This Guy’s In Love With U Mare! (2012) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Breakup after three years

   After three years of a happy relationship, Mike ends his relationship with Lester when he discovers he has been cheating on him with Gemma for the past year. The breakup exposes a painful rift and seeds the plan that will unfold next. This moment sets the entire sequence of deception in motion.

   When

   Three years into the relationship

2. 2

   Lester stages a dramatic robbery

   Lester enlists his four gay friends from the parlor—Babushka, Ricky, Fanny, and Bambi—to stage a dramatic robbery at Gemma’s workplace after her shift. The aim is to cast himself as a chivalrous savior who can win Mike back. The performance is designed to manipulate perceptions and trigger a rescue narrative.

   When

   Evening after Gemma's shift

   Where

   Gemma's workplace

3. 3

   Lester saves Gemma

   Lester steps in as a knight in shining armor, rescuing Gemma during the staged robbery and presenting himself as her protector. He leverages this moment to position himself as the hero who can rescue her from danger. Gemma begins to see him in a kinder, more appealing light.

   When

   Immediately after the staged robbery

   Where

   Gemma's workplace

4. 4

   Dinner with Gemma's family

   Gemma invites Lester into her life and brings him home to meet her parents after a dinner with the family. The meeting tests loyalties and exposes the tension between genuine feeling and the deception at the core of Lester's plan. The family dynamics add pressure and scrutiny to the budding arrangement.

   When

   Following the dinner

   Where

   Gemma's home

5. 5

   Bruised evidence on the way home

   On the way home, Gemma and her companions notice the bruises on the faces of Lester's friends, a stark sign that the deception is taking a toll on everyone involved. The marks become a tangible reminder of the moral costs behind the ruse. The sense of unease begins to override the initial excitement.

   When

   That night

   Where

   City streets / on the way home

6. 6

   Retaliation attempt and apology

   Gemma and Mike’s circle attempt to retaliate against Lester, but he steps back, offering a reluctant apology and returning to the relationship. The confrontation fractures trust and foreshadows the unraveling of the illusion. The boundaries between truth and manipulation start to blur.

   When

   Shortly after the incident

7. 7

   Martial arts offer and Mike's refusal

   Gemma calls Mike the same evening, proposing a lesson in martial arts as a way to reconnect. Mike declines, fearing the entanglement more than the truth. This exchange deepens the emotional complexity and pushes the pair toward further upheaval.

   When

   That same evening

   Where

   Phone call / home

8. 8

   Financial pressure and a proposal

   As Mike's family battles poverty and the wedding costs loom, Mike proposes to Gemma in hopes of stabilizing their future. Lester's influence grows as he orchestrates moves to secure Gemma’s hand. The tension between love, money, and manipulation intensifies.

   When

   Lead-up to proposal

   Where

   Mike's family home

9. 9

   Lester deposits 5,000,000

   Lester deposits an astonishing 5,000,000 into Gemma and Mike's bank account, intending to secure Gemma’s hand and cement his control over the situation. The amount signals the depth of his investment and the power he wants to wield. Gemma remains unaware of his true identity and motives.

   When

   Before engagement

   Where

   Bank

10. 10

    Reconnection and jealousy

    Gemma and Mike reconnect, but Mike’s jealousy spikes when he sees the flowers Lester gives Gemma. A loud argument erupts as the tangled relationships threaten to spill into the open. The manipulation continues to drive a wedge between all involved.

    When

    Shortly after the deposit

    Where

    Gemma's home

11. 11

    Dating and family doubts

    Gemma and Lester begin dating, which strains Gemma’s religious and family loyalties. Gemma’s mother questions whether Gemma truly loves Lester, and Gemma herself admits uncertainty about her feelings. The personal conflicts deepen the emotional stakes of the deception.

    When

    After reconnection

    Where

    Gemma's home / family home

12. 12

    Concert invitation and truth begins

    Lester invites Gemma to a long-awaited concert, a move that pushes Mike to confront the possibility that Lester is Gemma’s romantic interest. The revelation marks a turning point as loyalties blur and the truth edges closer to exposure. The emotional fog thickens as the deception nears its breaking point.

    When

    When the invitation is issued

    Where

    Concert venue

13. 13

    Illness and revelation

    After a friendly basketball game, Lester falls ill and is cared for by Gemma, who begins to see goodness in him and wants to stop the manipulation. Mike senses something is wrong but remains entangled in the web. The moment shifts from calculation to genuine concern.

    When

    After the game

    Where

    Lester's home

14. 14

    Discovery of the photos and breaking point

    The trio travels to Lester's home, where Gemma discovers a room filled with photographs of Mike—an invasion that shatters trust. The truth of the orchestrated romance comes fully to light, and Gemma ends the engagement. Mike and Lester face the consequences of their scheme as forgiveness remains uncertain.

    When

    Following the trip

    Where

    Lester's home

15. 15

    Wedding and a twist

    Despite the fallout, Mike and Gemma marry on a beach, seeking a new beginning and forgiveness. The ceremony carries a shocking twist: the priest who will officiate is revealed to be the man who once saved Lester from a bridge, unsettling Lester. The ending hints at a rough road ahead but carries a glimmer of hope as true connections begin to emerge.

    When

    Wedding day

    Where

    Beach