Character Relationship Map: This Is Our Time

Characters

• Ethan (played by Shawn-Caulin Young) — protagonist

  Ethan is a college graduate whose English degree and uncertain future leave him questioning his purpose after repeated graduate-school rejections. He supports his friends financially and helps launch...

• Catherine (played by Kate Cobb) — supporting

  Catherine is an office employee who introduces Elizabeth to her workplace and gives her a tour. Her workplace becomes the setting where Elizabeth overhears information about the Sonji deal and possibl...

• Alexandria (played by Erin Bethea) — supporting

  Alexandria is Luke's wife whose violent death shatters the friends' optimism and drives the story's central grief and moral conflict. Her planned trip to India and her connection to Little Lights Home...

• Luke (played by T.J. Dalrymple) — supporting

  Luke is Alexandria's grieving husband, overwhelmed after her violent death and unable to accept that it happened without meaning. He considers resigning and abandoning their plans connected with India...

• Professor Callahan (played by Bruce Marchiano) — supporting

  Professor Callahan is a professor who addresses the graduating class about God's purpose for each person. Later, he argues that tragedy does not mean God has lost control, offering a theological persp...

• Mr. Rowley (played by Erik Estrada) — supporting

  Mr. Rowley is an office employee involved in discussing the potentially profitable Sonji deal. He recognizes that completing it may circumvent the Bank Secrecy Act and involve money laundering, yet pr...

• Anil (played by Nazar Khan) — supporting

  Anil is connected to the unfinished India chapter in Luke's life. After Alexandria's death, a package from Anil and Rose reminds Luke of the plans associated with that trip, reinforcing his struggle o...

• Elizabeth (played by Abigail Duhon) — minor

  Elizabeth is brought by Catherine to her workplace for an office tour. While there, she accidentally overhears Mr. Rowley discussing the Sonji deal and its possible connection to money laundering, pla...

• Pastor (played by Kenneth C. Ulmer) — minor

  The Pastor supports Luke during the aftermath of Alexandria's death by telling him about a tribute to her. He proposes matching donations for the Kickstarter campaign supporting Little Lights Home, be...

• Rose (played by Deepjyoti Naik) — minor

  Rose is connected with Anil to the unfinished India plans that remain significant after Alexandria's death. A package from Rose and Anil reaches Luke and reminds him of that abandoned chapter, linking...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Luke → Pastor (Professional Pastoral Counselor) — The Pastor offers Luke emotional and practical support after Alexandria's death.

  The Pastor speaks with Luke about a tribute to Alexandria and proposes matching donations for the Kickstarter campaign supporting Little Lights Home.

• Mr. Rowley → Elizabeth (Professional Supervisor) — Mr. Rowley holds authority over Elizabeth and underestimates her awareness.

  Mr. Rowley regards Elizabeth as an inexperienced new employee and privately assumes that she will not discover the questionable conduct surrounding th...

• Catherine → Elizabeth (Professional Workplace Guide) — Catherine introduces Elizabeth to the professional environment.

  Catherine brings Elizabeth to her workplace and gives her a tour of the office.

• Ethan → Professor Callahan (Professional Mentor) — Professor Callahan provides academic and spiritual guidance to Ethan.

  Professor Callahan addresses Ethan's graduating class about purpose and later argues that tragedy does not mean God has lost control, while Ethan stru...

• Alexandria → Luke (Family Spouses) — Luke is Alexandria's husband and is deeply affected by her death.

  The plot explicitly identifies Luke as Alexandria's husband. Her violent death leaves Luke overwhelmed by grief and uncertain about their shared plans...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Rose → Anil (Alliance Joint Correspondents) — Rose and Anil act together in maintaining contact about the unfinished plans.

  The plot states that the package reminding Luke about the unfinished India chapter came jointly from Rose and Anil.

• Anil → Luke (Social Correspondent) — Anil is linked to Luke through the unresolved India plans.

  A package from Anil and Rose reminds Luke of the plans connected with Alexandria's trip to India.

• Rose → Luke (Social Correspondent) — Rose remains connected to Luke through the unfinished India-related plans.

  A package from Rose and Anil reminds Luke of the unfinished chapter involving Alexandria's planned trip to India.

• Ethan → Alexandria (Social Friend) — Ethan is connected to Alexandria through the friends' group and her legacy.

  Alexandria's death affects the shared group of friends, and Ethan later helps tell her story through the online campaign.

• Ethan → Luke (Conflict Friends Turned Opponents) — Their friendship is strained by a dispute over the fundraising campaign.

  Luke reacts angrily when Ethan and the other friends publicize Alexandria's story and raise money, accusing Ethan of exploiting his wife's death.

Story Analysis

A group of friends confronts uncertain futures, ethical compromise, grief, faith, and the contested meaning of honoring a lost friend.

Plot Progression

1. Graduation Without Certainty — The class of 2012 is encouraged to pursue greatness and recognize God's purpose. Ethan privately feels behind his friends and uncertain about his future.
2. A Difficult Adult Beginning — Ethan faces graduate-school rejection and doubts the value of his English degree. Encouragement from a friend leads him to make a major financial sacrifice and reaffirm their bond.
3. Ethics Behind the Office Door — Catherine introduces Elizabeth to the workplace, where Elizabeth overhears the Sonji deal. Mr. Rowley recognizes possible money laundering and chooses to proceed while hiding the danger from Elizabeth...
4. A Life Shattered by Violence — Alexandria is killed, leaving Luke consumed by grief and questioning the meaning of her death. Ethan describes mourning while Luke considers abandoning their India-related plans.
5. Honor or Exploitation — Professor Callahan defends the idea that God remains in control during tragedy. A campaign built around Alexandria's story raises substantial funds, but Luke confronts Ethan over its moral purpose.