Date: Jul 27, 2021 6:39 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Well, this was my first opportunity to read this story, and I finished it in 4 hours. I was hooked from the first chapter and had to see how it all played out.
I have seen "The Lakehouse" many times over the years, so from the very beginning, I was trying to figure it all out. And it finally hit me after Justin had a breakdown after the run-in with Hobbs and he was explaining what happened at prom to Brian. That was when the "ding ding ding" moment occurred for me and I had it all figured out.
This was definitely a great story - from start to finish!!
Author's Response:
Thank you! I'm thrilled that someone who watched the movie can compare my story so favorably! Thanks for reading! TAG
[Report This]Date: May 07, 2020 2:53 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
I finally got around to reading this today; I have thought about doing that so many times, and well, I just never got there. So, first, I want to say this was rather ingenious. I did look at the last reviews to see if anyone commented on any particulars, as to the many clues you gave throughout the story that it was actually Brian who had been the victim of the assault, but didn't really find any.
Since I have watched The Lakehouse more times than the number of fingers I have, I was looking within the text rather closely throughout reading it, and I paid VERY close attention to the dates. Now, if I would have been reading this as it was being posted, I might not have made all the connections.
The first thing that caught my attention, was that whoever tried to save Justin at his prom, was instead killed, and I just KNEW it had to be Brian.
Brian (although it was always his philosophy of life) said he wasn't going to live past 30. (That's reaching, but still caught my attention.)
But the most telling fact that Brian was NEVER in current time (2002) proved to me he was the one bashed and killed. He was never in the diner or anyplace with the guys. When Justin started working there, Brian wasn't introduced. Brian, not showing up for the New Year's dinner, really cemented my belief.
I admit, I was thrown when the dark-haired guy said he was Justin's boyfriend, yet I had a nagging thought it was the arrogant Ethan, and it really wasn't a fact, but I couldn't figure out how they would have met seeing as Justin was in high school... so you threw a wrench in my psyche for a bit. But college orientation, cleared that up
Now, going a little scientific here, this whole story could reflect to the theory of the Butterfly Effect too. You changed the fact Brian wasn't killed, thereby creating the domino effect.
Justin told Brian how the time-travel conundrum worked... if it weren't for 'Homerun Hobbs' he wouldn't have the money to move into the loft.
The bracelet... I was thinking maybe Brian gave it to Justin the night of the prom, but with the way it ended, I'm thinking he found it in the box in the closet. Justin wasn't bashed, so he wouldn't have had the money to rent the loft, thus never finding the bracelet, and that's how it ended back up on Brian's wrist.
It kind of irritated me when it was discovered that Jennifer, Debbie, and Daphne were all aware of the Brian/Justin connection, but still allowed him to move into the loft... that's just so wrong to me.
Now, going to how everything turns out... Since Brian was killed in 2000, now that he's alive, is the Billboard still outside his loft? (and nice touch - replacing the tree.)
Is everyone in current time still thinking Brian is dead, and won't know the difference until he contacts them?
I'm 'kind of' thinking this might be so, for the simple fact that Brian still owns Britin.
As I said towards the beginning, Ingenious... I would think a lot of thought process had to go into drafting this.
Thank you for another excellent story...
HUGS ~Cathy
Author's Response:
I love that you've also watched The Lakehouse so you totally get it. I had to do a lot of explaining to other readers because of the complicated plot. The only things you got wrong were the bracelet - Justin found it on the floor in the bathroom the first night he moved into the loft and after that it's sort of his anchor, keeping him from panicking because it's his unconscious link to Brian. I'm not really sure what would happen after the timeline was changed - in my mind that would change everything and all the folks at the Diner would then know Brian because he never really died. Perhaps Brian would have just gone into hiding out at Britin for those two years and not interacted much with anyone until he could get his Sunshine back? I'm so glad you liked the story - it was the first one I wrote, you know, so it has a special place in my heart. It was all downhill from here. LOL. TAG
[Report This]Date: May 24, 2019 2:31 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Wow, just wonderful. Glad I picked it to read since no one has been posting any stories the last few days. Sorry I didn't read it sooner. So happy you continued to write after this story.
Date: Jan 05, 2019 5:00 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Wow! Just wow! I loved it! Bravo TAG!
Author's Response:
A double wow - the highest praise! So glad you liked it. TAG
Date: Oct 26, 2016 2:13 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Great story! Very well written! I have already ended it yesterday night but during the last chapters I couldn't stop myself from reading further and further. The chapters 33 and 34 were so exciting and scary. You are very talented. The moment Justin's remebered his past and what had happened to Brian. It was so sad and dramatic. And then their reunion! Beautiful! Thanks for this hot scene. I wasn't sure if you would write it in this situation but it fits so well. Never stop writing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful stories! Warmest regards, a.
Date: Sep 06, 2016 10:32 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
This story was amazing!!!! Makes me want to go watch The Lake House. lol
Date: Sep 02, 2016 7:44 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
So much angst... and then so much hot sweaty sex... yeah, very happy reader!!!
The bracelet is back as THE medium of this beautiful story (not to forgot the mailbox).
You can be very proud of this first story because it's so well thought, built and written. You used some canon parts (Daphne and her peach yogurt for example) and some dry humour.
I have some questions in my mind, but I won't ask them now. I need to make a list and share it with you if you don't mind.
I didn't mean to have the 100th review written, but I'm happy about it. I'm so disappointed I wrote the 69th and didn't realize it.
[Report This]Date: Aug 23, 2016 12:45 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Sweet! I love it! And you know I'm all about the love!!!
Hugs Sweetheart ~ Kathleen
Date: Aug 23, 2016 2:11 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Great story and I think you're an excellent writer. Definitely keep t g email coming. Looking forward to reading more of yuor stories.
Date: Aug 18, 2016 9:09 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Oh no I dont want them separated
Date: Aug 18, 2016 3:59 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Have you got sequel to the loft
Author's Response:
Nope - never got around to writing any sequel. Not sure how I would. Unless they got separated in time again? Hmmmm. TAG
[Report This]Date: Aug 17, 2016 2:43 am Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
Love the ending. You really had me worried. I'd dearly love to know what happened. Were there four guys or just Hobbs. Whatever, I'm happy that they are together now!!!!
Date: Aug 15, 2016 11:51 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
I loved this so much - but I now feel mentally exhausted LOL
Author's Response:
Time for the test on quantum theory and time travel . . . So, are you a string theory propoonent or not? Why? State your conclusion in one thousand words or less. LOL! Glad you liked it! Now, go take a nap. TAG
[Report This]Date: Jul 30, 2016 1:15 pm Title: Chapter 35 - In Unison. (May 20, 2002 Â 8:30 pm)
It's taken me a while to get to this story....but I'm just as much in love with this story as the rest... you always surprise AND amaze me with you imagination and plots. I look forward to reading anything else you may have...
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I'm so glad that my overactive imagination has as good a fan as you. Thank you for reading. I'll try to keep coming up with more to entertain you. TAG