The partners explain to their employees that the company is going through some tough times. They demonstrate their commitment to their employees by sacrificing their Christmas bonuses so that everyone else can receive a bonus. Don ends the meeting by inspiring his employees to work hard the next few weeks in order to make the company flourish.
The team brainstorms how to get the Apollo 13 crew back to Earth with time to spare even though their spacecraft is running out of power. Aaron suggests that the module conserve its power, and Kranz takes all measures necessary to ensure that they do not lose an American in space.
In an act of support for their team member, Rudy, the members of the football team turn in their sports jerseys so that Rudy can dress in their place. They do this because the new coach would not let Rudy play on the team.