Finding Forever Inspiration {Photo Gallery}

Reference pictures from throughout the story thus far

The Fictional Downtown "Treegap" New York

Albany International Airport in New York




Jesse's Rides






Winnie's Engagement Ring



Mid-Manhattan Library in New York City




Bryant Park Grill in New York City

Chapter Six {Photo Guide}

Lake Norman in North Carolina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Norman





Tuck's Pontoon

Finding Forever Chapter Six Pt. 2 Excerpt

Winnie, Jesse, and Eliza quietly returned to the veranda to find Mae and Tuck leaving from their seats toward the grand lobby.

            “Where did Miles go off to?” Jesse inquired bitterly.

            “Oh, you know Miles.” Mae grinned sheepishly, “He’s around, probably just needs to be to himself a minute.”

            Tuck respectively turned to face Winnie and Eliza.

            “I apologize for my son’s blatant rudeness to you both. I’m not sure where the disrespectfulness has come from. It seems after the many years we’ve spent teaching that he has yet to learn what being a gentleman really is.”

            “I can think of a few better ways to teach him some manners,” Jesse muttered.

            Winnie fidgeted in her small stance, completely unnerved by the present events. She knew everything that Miles had said was the absolute truth. However, what she didn’t understand was why it bothered him so much. He wasn’t the one being lied to or the one whom she was sneaking around with a few minutes prior.

            “Are you okay?” She managed to croak to Eliza.

            “Just peachy…” Eliza huffed in appeasement, “…what about you? All the color is completely gone from your face and you keep shifting.

            “I’m fine,” Winnie blew off with a meek smile, “You know I don’t do well in situations like this. I hate drama, especially when it’s directed toward me.”

            “You mean when it’s about you.” Eliza negated.

She redirected her gaze to Jesse, who despite his disposition about his brother, beamed underneath with utter enthusiasm.

“Liza…I need…” Winnie began delicately.

“I don’t need an explanation,” Eliza interrupted, “I have heard and seen enough over the last few days to know that it’s something going on and to be very frank with you, it bothers me too.”

“It’s complicated, Liza. I need you of all people to understand that.”

Mae swiftly redirected the discussion, “Winnie and Eliza, will you be needing some swimming gear?”

“I didn’t even think about a bathing suit. I can’t swim.” Winnie hesitantly replied.

“I packed a few,” Eliza stated casually, “I’ll go grab one. I’ll get one for Win just in case and see what’s keeping Isaac.”

Eliza excused herself toward the elevators.

“You’ve never learned how to swim?” Jesse chimed in lightly.

“It’s not something you just pick up over the years.”

“It’s not too late to learn. I can still teach you.”

“Been there, done that.”

“You’re not a lost cause, Winnie. Honestly, if you really want to learn I can teach you.” Jesse leaned in closer to so only she could hear, “Private lessons?”

Winnie tried to ignore the goose bumps that silently rose on her arms. She hated how she reacts so involuntary when she gets anxious, definitely like an open book and Jesse was reading every single page.

Finding Forever Chapter Five Pt. 2 Excerpt

“Win, don’t do that!” She stood wide-eyed holding her chest.

“I didn’t scare you, did I?” Winnie asked humorously folding her arms.

Eliza responded by rolling her eyes.

“How was the lake?”

“It was fine.” Eliza stated vaguely. She stalked toward her side of the suite and began peeling away her clothes from the night before. Unhappy with the answer she was given, Winnie cautiously followed behind her.

“Is that all you have to say?”

“Where is my brother? He left me like a billion messages,” Eliza asked changing the subject. She was down to her undergarments and proceeded to her attached bathroom.

“He’s getting a car rental. He also canceled his own reservation here. Apparently, he wants to room with us…and you’re changing the subject, Liza.”

“Win, could I just have a minute?” Eliza was a bit agitated, “I just walked in. Don’t I look like I slept outside?”

Winnie huffed and watched Eliza pull her short hair back away from her face.

“Now, who’s being snippy? Eliza, Isaac was really worried about you. I tried to get him to back off as best I could, but I mean...he takes parenting to a whole new level.”

Eliza stared at Winnie calmly through the bathroom mirror, “Why don’t you just ask what you really want to ask, if I slept with Miles?”

Winnie's "Real" House

So, apparently I didn't search as hard as I thought I had for Winnie's home in the Tuck Everlasting movie. While I do admire the charm in this older Victorian house, the version that I poster earlier is still my favorite, which is depicted in Finding Forever. Here it is, just in case you want to compare the two.

Tuck Home in Charlotte

The Tucks have made it big! No, they aren't rich, but they are living way comfortably now. They've invested in stock and have earned well {revealed in the story}. However, they are still just as humble as they have always been. I wanted something that I thought would suit the family in modern time. I came across this house on www.dreamhomesource.com It was exactly what I was looking for and more. Check out their new Charlotte abode!

Tuck House

Foyer Entrance

Formal Dining Room

Great Room from Foyer

Great Room from Kitchen

Kitchen

Mae & Tuck's Bedroom

Mae & Tuck's Bathroom

Backyard

The Fictional "Fairmount Hotel" in Downtown Charlotte

It's no surprise that Eliza Blanc loves lavish things. She is from a semi-wealthy family and uses her family's money to wipe her you know what...not really, but you get the concept. So, when it came down to finding their accommodations while visiting the Tucks, Winnie should have known not to expect anything less...just a brief look into their suite. The suite contains, two majestic guest rooms, each with their own private bathroom that are equally as huge. They share a common sitting/dining area.

Winnie & Eliza's Sitting Area

Winnie & Eliza's Bedroom Suite (Their rooms are mirror images)

Winnie's Private Bathroom

Eliza's Private Bathroom