TEXT: Ted (voix off): Kids, never underestimate the power of destiny. Because when you least expect it, the littlest thing can cause a ripple effect that changes your life. Take for instance my trip to Chicago. 2007. Robin and Ted are running in a airport. Robin: That security guard was a little bit handsy. Ted: That's funny. She barely touched me. Uh, Gate 23. Come on. If we miss this flight, I will never forgive myself. Ted (voix off): Why was this flight so important? Let's back up a few months to the fall of 2006. I had just sold my first building design and become the youngest project manager in my firm's history. Suddenly I was being headhunted. One firm was even considering me to run their entire New York office. They were flying me in for a final interview at their corporate headquarters in Chicago. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. It was my destiny. There was just one problem. Robin and Ted arrive at the gate. Ted: Hi, wait, two more. Woman: Sorry, you're too late, I already shut the doors. Ted: Well, I'm sure if we pull real hard we can open them. Woman: Hmm, I wish it worked like that, but see, once I close those doors, that's it. Nobody else is allowed down that jet-way. Except for that guy. Ted: Please, if-if I miss this flight, I'll miss the chance to interview for my dream job. Woman: I'm sorry, sir. Robin: His dream job! Didn't you ever have a dream job? Something from when you were a little girl, that was all you wanted to do? I mean, for God's sakes, I'm sure you didn't go to bed at night dreaming about being a... I mean, uh... This is a cool job. Ted: Please, I have to be on this flight. Woman: I'll see what I can do. But it doesn't look good. Ted: Thanks. Robin: Your uniforms are pretty. Woman: Okay. They haven't armed the doors yet, so you still have a chance. It's up to the captain now and they're
SUMMARY:
When Ted picks up a "lucky" penny, a maelstrom of bad luck ensues, but picking up the penny may be the best thing that Ted has ever done.