What If (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Wallace dropped out of medical school after discovering that his girlfriend was cheating on him with his own Anatomy teacher. This painful betrayal sent him into a depression, causing him to abandon his studies and retreat from social life for two years.

• wallace
• medical school
• dropped out
• girlfriend
• cheating
• anatomy teacher

Despite being in a long-term relationship with Ben, Chantry felt an instant connection with Wallace during their conversation at the party. She gave him her number because she valued the unique bond they shared, though she wasn't ready to act on her feelings until her relationship with Ben became strained.

• chantry
• phone number
• boyfriend
• ben
• attraction
• connection

Ben worked for the United Nations, and his job required him to relocate to Dublin, Ireland. This separation created the opportunity for Chantry and Wallace to spend more time together and explore their growing feelings for each other.

• ben
• dublin
• united nations
• job
• relocation
• opportunity

When Chantry visited Ben in Dublin, she realized that his demanding UN job would keep him away frequently, leaving her feeling neglected and uncertain about their future together. This realization, combined with her developing feelings for Wallace, prompted her to end the relationship.

• chantry
• ben
• breakup
• dublin
• relationship
• work demands

Wallace decided to travel to Dublin because he could no longer suppress his feelings for Chantry. After she moved to Taiwan for a job opportunity and broke up with Ben, Wallace wanted to confess his love and be with her.

• wallace
• dublin
• travel
• confession
• feelings
• chantry

When Wallace arrived in Dublin, Ben was furious upon learning that Wallace had come to see Chantry. Ben punched Wallace, sending him tumbling After the alter down the stairs.cation, Wallace checked his voicemail and discovered that Chantry had already returned to Toronto.

• wallace
• dublin
• ben
• punched
• fight
• chantry returned

The Fool's Gold Sandwich is a lighthearted reference to a favorite meal that Wallace and Chantry bonded over during their friendship. At Chantry's farewell party, they finally confess their mutual feelings while reminiscing about this shared favorite, making it a symbolic moment in their relationship.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, Wallace and Chantry bond over their shared love of the Fool's Gold Sandwich, foreshadowing its later significance during their confession.

• fools gold sandwich
• food
• confession
• memory
• relationship

After Wallace returned from his failed trip to Dublin, he attended Chantry's farewell party in Toronto. During their tearful goodbye, both finally confessed their mutual feelings for each other. Wallace also decided to return to medical school, showing his commitment to improving his life. Eighteen months later, they moved to Taiwan together where Wallace completed his medical training.

• wallace
• chantry
• together
• confession
• love
• medical school

Yes, Wallace decides to return to medical school. At Chantry's farewell party, while contemplating a return to medical training and seeking closure in his life, he confesses his feelings to Chantry. Eighteen months later, he is shown completing his medical training in Taiwan.

• wallace
• medical school
• return
• training
• career
• Taiwan

Eighteen months after their confession, Wallace and Chantry are living together in Taiwan where Wallace is completing his medical training. They eventually return to Toronto, where they celebrate their relationship and get married, signifying a new beginning for both of them.

• ending
• marriage
• Taiwan
• Toronto
• wedding
• happily ever after