subject: Adam, a fresh college graduate has just been hired for a job he didn't know about, and his curiosity led him to operate the worlds only time machine.
ending: Adam is shown the mysterious time machine that has been hidden for years.
beginning: the interview for the job starts off with an odd question.
plot point 1: Adam indulges the interviewer and answers the question to the extent needed.
plot point 2: Adam accepts the job despite knowing nothing about it.