![]() ![]() ![]() The next day in a meeting with Van Loon, Eddie sees a news telecast that a woman has been murdered in her hotel room. After the meeting, Eddie experiences an 18-hour loss of memory, which he refers to as a "time skip". His success leads to a meeting with finance tycoon Carl Van Loon, who tests him by seeking advice on a merger with Hank Atwood's company. He is hired at a brokerage firm and resumes his relationship with Lindy. ![]() As his life improves, he decides to begin investing in the stock market. Eddie locates Vernon's supply and takes increasing doses. Soon afterwards, Vernon is murdered by someone searching for the drug. His abilities compel him to tidy up his apartment and give him immense inspiration for his book. With his new power, he calms her down, helps her with her law school homework, and sleeps with her. As the pill takes effect, he is being yelled at by his landlord's wife. On the drug, Eddie discovers that he has acquired perfect recall, and is able to analyze minute details and information at incredible speed. Eddie encounters Vernon, the brother of his ex-wife Melissa, who gives him a sample of a new nootropic called NZT-48, which Vernon implies will help Eddie with his "creative problems". His girlfriend Lindy, frustrated with his lack of progress (as well as his seeming lack of ambition, motivation, and focus), breaks up with him. Eddie Morra is a struggling author in New York City.
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