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As fate would have it, George, who works at the local newspaper, launches himself into a world of chaos and despair when he attempts to uncover insider information regarding a recent bank incident. The tension escalates when he meets his brother Frederick, who harbors resentment towards George for abandoning his wife for another woman. Frederick's anger creates a rift, leaving George isolated in his efforts to mend his broken marriage.
Meanwhile, Ogilvy's obsession with Mars brings a new sense of urgency; he continues to capture photographs of the planet, curious about the significance of the smoke plumes. But things take a dramatic turn when a second explosion shakes their world.