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Transitioning to the future, we find Ellie as a determined astrophysicist working for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Her efforts are focused on sifting through radio signals for signs of alien life. During a chance encounter in a restaurant, Ellie meets Palmer Joss, a young Christian preacher. Their chemistry blooms, illustrating a juxtaposition between the scientific and the spiritual.