Because the film is titled thus, it is made abundantly clear right at the start that the core motivation of the narrative will be reaching the final result of the events unfolding before you. It is only gradually that one begins to realize the significance of this premise. Gabriel is having a tough day where nothing seems to be going right for her. On top of potential financial and legal trouble she is in, things at her workplace seem complicated as well.
The narrative attempts to involve the viewer in the tribulations of the protagonist simply by way of one-sided phone calls or by short glimpses into her work. As we see Gabriel snapping and truly letting the frustrations of an especially difficult day reign free, the plot reaches its crescendo. 

 Marked by its intimate shots and close-ups, those that aim to conjure vulnerability as well as heightened emotions for the viewer, the story is allowed a quiet, steady progression. Additionally, within the premise also rests the possibility of serendipitous events turning the course of the day around, or at least alter it, even if ever so slightly. It is then that the title of the film gets realized, allowing the final result a balanced beginning, middle and end.

Outcome | Short Film Nominee

It is a cold, snowy night, the glumness only enhanced and pronounced by a sombre-looking man who carries a briefcase of paperwork. Making his way into a cafe, and quietly adding some alcoholic warmth to his hot beverage, he settles in a shadowy, isolated corner to work his way through the documents. 
 The film, so far, deliberately keeps you on your feet about what will come to form its core emotion and primary motivations. Would the consequent events be dramatic, thrilling, suspenseful or something altogether different? While the viewer grapples with the question, somewhere along the way they get introduced to a woman, a former college friend of the protagonist. After six years of not having spoken to one another, when Jacob and Lauren finally sit down with their drinks, the narrative truly begins to reveal its cards one by one. 
 A conversation about the past, its presence in the current moment, the nature of relationships, and more is invoked. The camerawork offers smooth visuals to further strengthen the endeavor. Lastly, at its conclusion, the final result, though not entirely minus some weaknesses, presents to you a sense of warmth found in the most unexpected and serendipitous circumstances.

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