(1) Dr. Jones has developed a serum from the rare Ugli orange that cures a disease affecting pregnant women, but there is a current outbreak and not enough oranges.
(2) Dr. Roland has created a vapor that can neutralize nerve gas leaks from bombs, which also requires the chemical from Ugli oranges.
(3) They both learn a fruit exporter has the last 3,000 Ugli oranges and will sell to the highest bidder, up to $250,000. They decide to discuss obtaining the oranges before approaching the exporter.