In the context of the movie, Rickert had already retired from finance to own an orchard, and was dragged back into it by the two other characters in the clip. I

In the context of the movie, Rickert had already retired from finance to own an orchard, and was dragged back into it by the two other characters in the clip. I can't remember how they know each other. He's a fairly reluctant player the whole time, but he does help them out.