One Of Them Days (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Keshawn, Alyssa's boyfriend, took and spent the rent money on reckless purchases and his own indulgences, leaving Dreux and Alyssa unable to pay their landlord Uche. His financial irresponsibility and lack of accountability drive the central conflict of the movie, forcing the two friends into increasingly desperate measures to come up with the money.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Keshawn as lethargic and unreliable, establishing his pattern of poor financial decisions before the rent crisis emerges.

• keshawn
• rent money
• boyfriend
• financial trouble

Dreux and Maniac first encounter each other at Church's Chicken when a masked bandit steals their food. Maniac witnesses the theft and then kindly buys them new food, which sparks their connection and eventually develops into a romantic relationship throughout their chaotic day.

Foreshadowing: The initial meeting at Church's Chicken establishes Maniac as a helpful, down-to-earth character who is drawn to Dreux's warmth.

• maniac
• church's chicken
• romance
• meeting

The fire was caused by Keshawn's misguided attempt to win back Alyssa after she discovered his infidelity. While Dreux and Alyssa were at the art show, Keshawn lit candles and created a romantic setting in their apartment, inadvertently starting a fire that nearly destroys their home.

Foreshadowing: Keshawn's desperation to reclaim Alyssa's affection builds throughout the film as he observes her pulling away from him.

• fire
• apartment
• keshawn
• candles

King Lolo is a local thug who had sold Alyssa the retro Air Jordans. When Dreux and Alyssa attempt to sell the shoes to raise rent money, they anger Lolo by essentially reselling merchandise he owned. Lolo demands they repay him double the original price, creating a dangerous confrontational subplot.

Foreshadowing: The Jordans are introduced early as a valuable item in their neighborhood, setting up the later conflict with Lolo.

• king lolo
• Jordans
• threat
• thug

With time running out and no other options, Dreux and Alyssa organize a last-minute pop-up art show with help from their new neighbor Bethany. The event showcases Alyssa's artwork to potentially affluent buyers, giving them a chance to earn enough money for rent and potentially pay off King Lolo.

Foreshadowing: Alyssa is introduced as a struggling artist trying to make a name for herself, and her art becomes the key to their financial salvation.

• art show
• art
• Bethany
• selling paintings

Desperate for quick cash, Dreux and Alyssa attempt to donate blood. However, the inexperienced nurse Ruby mishandles the donation process, causing a comedic accident where Dreux's blood bags spill. They leave the blood bank with no money, only receiving vouchers for pie.

Foreshadowing: The blood bank scene showcases the escalating desperation of their situation and adds to the film's comedic mishap sequence.

• blood donation
• ruby
• nurse
• pie vouchers

Alyssa made a reckless climb up a power line to retrieve a pair of coveted retro Air Jordans that held significant value. Her desperate attempt to secure these valuable shoes was driven by the pair's potential resale value, which could help them recover their lost rent money.

Foreshadowing: The high value of the Jordans is established early, showing why both Alyssa and later King Lolo consider them worth fighting for.

• air jordans
• climbing
• power line
• reckless

While Dreux was at her important job interview for a franchise manager position, Alyssa's confrontation with Keshawn's side girlfriend Berniece spilled over into the interview location. The resulting chaos and humiliation during the interview jeopardized Dreux's chances of getting the job, adding another setback to their difficult day.

Foreshadowing: Dreux's career aspirations are established early in the film, making her lost opportunity a significant emotional blow.

• job interview
• franchise manager
• berniece
• chaos

After the fire and chaotic events, their original strict landlord Uche is replaced by a new landlord who promises to fix the apartment and address past negligence. Combined with their improved financial situations, Dreux getting the manager job and Alyssa's art selling for thousands, they can now afford proper housing.

Foreshadowing: Uche's harsh demands and refusal to work with them sets up the contrast with their improved circumstances at the film's end.

• landlord
• uche
• new landlord
• apartment

Keshawn attempted to win back Alyssa's affection by creating a romantic setup with candles in their apartment, hoping to impress her upon her return from the art show. His misguided romantic gesture, born from desperation after being caught cheating, accidentally caused the fire that nearly destroyed their home.

Foreshadowing: Keshawn's guilt and desire to reconcile his relationship with Alyssa builds after his infidelity is discovered.

• keshawn
• romantic gesture
• candles
• winning back

When the fire broke out in their apartment, Dreux and Alyssa were trapped inside. Firefighters arrived to rescue them, and among the firefighters was Maniac, Dreux's romantic interest. His role in their rescue further strengthens their bond and marks a turning point in their relationship.

Foreshadowing: Maniac's growing connection with Dreux throughout the film makes his appearance at the rescue emotionally significant.

• firefighters
• rescue
• maniac
• saved