Ian Lane, stripped of assets, left with debt by lover Vivian Tate and sworn brother Hank Miller, awakens two-way travel ability (modern era <-> 1980s). Rescues orphan Sue Sterling, forced to be sold. Leveraging era gaps, builds fortune via trade and antique shop. Teams with Talia Tate, ostracized by former lover, gathers evidence of betrayers' crimes. Helps his lover and villagers get rich in 1980s, takes back company, brings betrayers to justice. Holds wealth from both eras, gains sincere love.