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In this Leap Day special episode, the Quantum Leap Podcast team performs a table read of the proposed Quantum Leap reboot script 'A Bold Leap Forward' by Trey Calloway. The script follows Sam as he leaps into the body of Hollis Hansen, a troubled movie star. As Sam navigates the world of Hollywood and tries to fix Hansen's problems, he also reconnects with his daughter Samantha. The table read is a tribute to the late Matt Dale, and proceeds from the episode go to support his family. In this part of the conversation, Ziggy identifies the pursuer as Carmine Giacchino, a hitman with a criminal record. Nanrisa and Georgina come up with a plan to escape to the metro station, where Nanrisa has a hidden stash of money. They successfully evade Giacchino and find the locker with the money. However, Giacchino catches up to them and demands the cash. In the midst of the confrontation, Sam leaps again. In the present day, Samantha attends a quantum physics lecture and engages in a debate with her professor. Later, Gerard gives Samantha an ultimatum about their future together. Al reveals the existence of Project Quantum Leap to Samantha and explains its history. The conversation ends with a discussion about the ethics of helping others. Caitlin learns the truth about her father and is unsure how to process it. She is given a book by Georgina that reveals her similarities to Dr. Beckett. Samantha decides to take a leap of faith and agrees to help find Sam. She reads Dr. Beckett's book and calls her mom to ask about her father. Samantha goes to the movie theater and is joined by Al. She makes the decision to leap and ends up in the parking lot of JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. She meets Jesse Faulkner and they connect. In this part of the conversation, the panel discusses Samantha's attempt to enter the concert and her unconventional methods to get inside. They also explore the consequences of her actions and the challenges she faces. The chapter ends with a realization about the date. In Act 5, Samantha learns about the 9/11 attacks and is determined to stop them. She warns others about the impending tragedy but is arrested and released. Samantha continues her mission to find Noah, a missing teenager in danger. In Act 6, Samantha chases after Noah and confronts his attacker. Noah ends up trapped in an alley, and Samantha tries to help him. In this final part of the conversation, Noah opens up about his struggles with his parents' expectations and his passion for firefighting. Caitlin pleads with Noah to come home, and he eventually decides to return. The thrilling climax unfolds as Samantha escapes from the federal agents and embarks on a mission to stop the attacks. Finally, Samantha makes her final leap into the past, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and hope. |
