N Time

N Time



Late one sunny Saturday afternoon, I was walking by a second hand shop. I admire a cool *NSYNC Clock, in the huge window display. I have to purchase it, so I do. I enjoy collecting *NSYNC Memorabilia.

A tall, handsome store clerk states, "The *NSYNC Clock appears to be going backward."

"I still want the clock", I declare to the gentleman.

The store clerk mentions, "Early, a furious, wrinkly old woman came by and threatened me. She didn’t feel I am giving her a fair deal. I have a suspicion that the wicked lady did something to the clock. She did exchange the clock for another."

In another part of town, *NSYNC is settling down for the night in their work out studio.

Justin's room has a glossy hard wood floor. Weights lay beside a neatly made bed. A fabulous Bass Guitar stands next to his nightstand.

*NSYNC chats before heading to bed. They all joke with Chris about his large toy collection.

"Chris you have more toys than Toys R' us", Justin teases. Justin starts to sing the Toy's R' Us Theme Song.

*NSYNC falls asleep approximately around 10 p.m.

Justin hears the alarm clock, and jumps frantically out of bed to see what time it is. He trips on his long pj's. It's 8:30 a.m... Justin looks at himself in the mirror. His appearance is unusual; he has no facial hair, and is about two feet shorter, making his clothes baggy. He rolls up his jammies, so he won't get hurt. He thinks he's dreaming, and pinches himself.

Justin shouts, "Chris come!" Justin's vocal range sounds weird.

Chris, Lance, J.C., and Joey quickly enter the bedroom. *NSYNC stares at each other.

Chris breaks the silence, "It's the kooky clock!"

Justin questions, "What Clock! What do you mean?"

J.C. recalls, "Oh, yeah! I remember yesterday that lady at the clock store. Do you think she cast a spell on us?"

Lance replies, "Yes."

Joey inquires, "What are we going to do?"

In unison all but Joey yell, "Go back to the clock shop."

Joey speaks excitedly, "That sounds excellent! How will get there?"

Justin suggests, "Chris can drive us."

Lance has a better idea, "Let’s call to find out if there open."

They all agree. Lance hands Chris his cell phone. The line is busy so he calls back later.

*NSYNC decides to go to the clock shop. They get into Chris' car. Chris sees he needs more gas. Stopping to get gas delays them from getting to the clock shop.

The traffic is hectic on the way there. They all worry about becoming younger.





Chapter 2 Blue



They arrive at the clock shop, and look at the florescent red sign. This makes them have a horrible feeling.

Justin has giant tears in his eyes, and is trembling, says in a shaky voice, "What are we going to do now?"

Lance calmly answers Justin, "There's hope. Look the window has the man's phone number. It states you can call it, if the store isn't open.

J.C. Compliments Lance,” Good observation!"

Lance hands Chris the phone, the cell isn't working it needs to be recharged. The battery is low.

They rush home to call the man. Nobody picks up the phone. They attempt this several times unsuccessfully.

Justin has an exhausting day. Nighttime is upon them. Justin positions his head on Chris' lap, sobbing. Chris consoles Justin.

Chris suggests, "Justin, let's go to your bedroom? You can change into your pj's."

Justin replies, "Ok." He lies on the comforter, weeping. Justin sneezes.

Chris tells Justin, "You need your rest! You sound like you have a cold."

Justin responds, "I'm so young, and am afraid of what may happen to me. I can only go back so far.

Chris speaks to Justin, "I know you’re sleepy.” Chris makes Justin cover himself with the sheets. Chris turns on a night light.

Justin feels like a little kid. Justin wants to be up doing things instead of going to bed.

Chris assures Justin, "Everything is going to be ok.” He gives Justin some children’s cold medicine.

The cold medicine makes Justin sleepy. Justin falls asleep around eight p.m.

Justin has an awful dream, and awakes sometime after three a.m. Justin's pj's are twice the size of him. Justin wants to get off the bed, but it's too high, he's afraid he'll fall.

Chris quietly comes into Justin's room. "What's the matter, Justin", Chris asks.

Justin tells Chris, "I had a bad dream. No more sleep, go bye!"

Chris understood Justin. Chris guesses Justin's about three or four. He suggests they look at a book.

Justin desires to read the book, but finds more interest in the pictures than reading. Chris explains the words meanings.

Chris asks Justin questions to see how much he remembers about his past. He has Justin attempt to write his name. Justin thinks he spells it correctly, but doesn't. Justin's speech is getting worse. Justin's drowsy.

Chris leaves after he is asleep. He feels helpless wishing he could resolve the problem. He returns after only a few hours of sleep. He checks on Justin.

Justin opens his eyes. Justin's pj's are triple the size. Justin tries saying Chris' name but doesn't pronounce it correctly.

Justin discovers the guitar on the floor, and says "Play!" Then he crawls to the end of the bed.

Chris places Justin on the ground. Justin tries standing, but is wobbly. Chris helps him walk to the guitar. He plays with the guitar.

"Is Justin sleepy?" Chris asks Justin because he's rubbing his eyes. Chris puts Justin in the bed.

Justin wants to explore. All the things Justin wants are to out of reach. Justin starts to cough, and sneeze.

Chris brings Justin to the kitchen. He reaches for a bottle with a reddish color liquid. He sticks some in a cup and gives it to Justin.

The kitchen is rather unfamiliar to Justin. The appliances make noises that Justin's afraid of. The baby drops make Justin feel better.

Chris gives Justin a new pacifier that originally was to go to Joey's daughter Brinniah. Shhh... "Rock a bye Justin; it's time for sleep, and counting sheep. Hopefully, we won't have to bring you to the Dr.'s, little one." Shortly after Justin falls asleep.



Chp .4

Justin opens his eyes, lifting his head for a brief time. Justin feels wet. Justin bawls because he is miserable. Justin hears footsteps.

Chris enters, inquiring what's wrong in a soft voice. This makes Justin's cries stop temporarily. Chris rubs Justin's stomach.

Justin reaches out his short, skinny arms wanting to be held.

Chris gently lifts Justin, cradling him. Chris figures Justin may need his pants changed. Until Chris goes to the store, he uses a towel as a diaper for Justin.

Holding a warm blanket around Justin, Chris sits in the rocking chair, rocking back and forth. Chris speaks to Justin in a soothing voice. Chris rocks Justin for about an hour, and then gives Justin a pacifier.

Justin doesn't understand Chris, but his voice is reassuring. He becomes drowsy, and then his eyes close.

When Justin's sleeping, Chris decides this would be the best time to walk to the store. He knows he has to bring all of them. Chris assumes Justin will be hungry soon; he's going to need food. Chris wants to get in and out of the store. He picks up the items Justin will need, which are a pack of baby diapers, formula, and a baby bottle.

Chris brings Justin back to his room.

Chris tries calling the store manger again, but couldn't get through on ether number.



Chp. 5



Lance is looking for his Mick Mouse. Chris finds a Mickey Mouse, and gives it to Lance, from a mound of toys Lance cuddles Mickey Mouse.

J.C. And Joey spends time drawing, and building with colorful blocks, from Chris' vast toy collection. J.C. attempts teaching Joey his ABC’s, but Joey does fathom the concept.

J.C. says to Chris, "Why does Justin need attention?"

Chris' reply to J.C. is, "Justin's a few months old, and requires a lot of attention.

J.C.'s responds to Chris,” May I help take care of Justin?"

Chris responds with, "You can help."

This makes J.C. feel mature even though he's only six.

Chris thinks it's time to check on Justin.

Chris tells J.C. and Joey, "I need to keep Lance out of danger, so I'll bring him with me to Justin's room.

Chris speaks to Lance quietly, "Don't make noises, Justin's sleeping. We don't hear any sounds coming from his bedroom. "

Chris approaches the bed, it moves.

Justin feels hungry. He looks around the huge room. There are several things he wants to understand. His words come out as babble. It's now about noontime.

Chris thinks Justin's body appears smaller, as he talks to Justin. Chris can tell Justin's muscles are tense. Justin feels that he doesn't understand things, less and less. He's still got a cough.

Chris carries Justin in the kitchen, and gets the formula, and baby drops.

Justin sees Lance eating, and glances at the label, but he can't interpret the wording. Lance is using a fork to eat.

This fascinates Justin.

Lance faces towards Justin, and pauses his eating, showing Justin his fork. Lance explains to Justin the fork is for eating with. Lance places the silverware piece in the palm of Justin's hand.

Justin is curious of what to do with the silverware piece, and drops the fork on the floor.

Chris feeds Justin carefully in his arms.

Justin drinks the bottle, slowing down near the end. When the formula's almost gone, Justin's sleepy. Justin didn't mind the taste, but didn't like feeling gassy.

Chris pats Justin in small circles on his back, making sure he's not going to spit up his formula.

Chris figures everything is fine, so he brings Justin to the living room, where he rests, as Chris assists Lance, J.C., and Joey.

Chris tells Lance, J.C. and Joey,"Behave while I give Justin a bath."

Lance wants a bath, and whines until he se bright shiny toys that occupy him.

In the bathroom, Chris places at basin in the sink. Chris takes of Justin's clothes, placing him in the tub. Chris quickly cleans Justin. The bath lulls Justin. Chris dresses Justin by taking off a tee shirt that belongs to one of Chris' stuffed animals.

Chris gives Lance crayons, and coloring books. These belong to Chris' younger sister Emily, when she comes over to play.

Justin watches Lance from the couch.

Chris checks on Justin and Lance from time to time. Chris is assembling a crib that belongs to Joey that Joey uses when his daughter comes over. It'll be a better bed for Justin, Chris feels than the bed.

Justin's getting hungry again, making him fussy.

Chris takes out Justin's fuzzy, soft, baby blue blanket, snuggling it around Justin. Chris brings Justin back to his room. Chris sits down with Justin, giving him his formula. The formula helps relax Justin.

Chris realizes Justin doesn't need much formula this time. He notices Justin's attention is on simpler objects.



Chp. 6

J.C., Joey, and Lance, ask if they can go outside, and play,

Chris tells them, it’s going to take me a few minutes to get Justin ready."

Chris carries Justin, and strolls Lance, J.C. and Joey outside into a near by playground. Chris sits on a park bench in the sun, with Justin.

Justin's mom comes by, asking Chris where is parents are. Chris responds by saying "In the house down the block."

She inquires, "Why aren't you in school, because I learn at home."

She questions, how old are the infant?"

Chris implies, "Justin's about three months old."

Justin's mother doesn't realize this baby is her son.

Chris won't tell Lynn what's going on because; he doesn't think she'll believe him.

Lynn has young boy with her. This is Justin's younger brother Steven. Steven is about four years older than Justin now.

Justin remembers Steven slightly, “I feel strange being the younger one now", he thinks.

Steven wants to know if he can hold Justin.

Chris answers Steven, " I f your careful. I'll show you how to hold Justin properly. If he you want you can help me feed Justin."

Lynn agrees to let Steven hold Justin. She thinks Chris needs a break, especially after seeing the four young boys he's caring for. Lynn figures these youngsters are Chris' brothers.

Justin looks into Steven's eyes, he's nervous. Justin's afraid Steven might drop him accidentally.

Justin doesn't realize it's time to eat, until the bottle goes into his mouth. Justin didn't want Lynn and Steven to leave, even though he feels drowsy.



They all go back to the house beat, trying to keep each other alert, but fall asleep. Chris wakes first, sees Lance, and brings him to get up Justin.

Justin's already up, looking around. Justin doesn't have much memory. This is his first time in the crib. Justin's only a few weeks old.

Chris says to Justin, "How's Justy doing this afternoon?" Chris looks down at Justin lightly touching his belly.

Chris found warmer clothing for Justin. He found a Cabbage Patch Baby, with something warm on, and felt it'd be perfect for Justin.

Chris mentions to sleepy eyed Justin,”It's time for his bottle. "

The bottle quiets Justin; he doesn’t need much before being full. Justin finds it hard work to drink the bottle. Justin spit-up some formula.

From the hall, Justin catches something out of the corner of his eye; it's sparkling, and bright. Chris assumes Justin notices the Christmas tree.

Chris shows Justin it, as he continues to feed him. Lance also admires the tree. Justin wonders what it's for. Chris tells Justin and Lance, This is for Christmas." Chris slowly brings Justin back to the crib.

Chris comforts him placing him back in the crib. He places Justin carefully on his back. He puts up a mobile that Justin finds interesting. Justin looks around his crib, trying to spot things. Everything's out of reach, even the mobile.

Chris gives Justin a pacifier. Justin doesn't know what a pacifier is. Chris sticks it in his mouth.

"Paci, is like ba ba, makes me epy", Justin feels. "

Chris announces, “We need to go to the mall, and buy something. Lance, J.C., Joey, and Justin we're going to visit Santa.

J.C. and Joey are a happy about seeing Santa. Lance and Justin aren't sure what think about Santa.

Chris places Justin in Brianna’s carriage, and they head to the mall. It didn't take long to find what they need.

They go see Santa, J.C. and Joey go first since they're older. Santa gives them a candy cane.

Lance tells Santa what he desires. Santa gives Lance something to color, since Lance isn't old enough for candy canes.

Justin's last to meet Santa. Santa can tell Justin's ready to slumber, but is trying to stay awake.

Santa tells Justin, "Your first Christmas will be so much fun." Santa gives Justin back to Chris, and then winks, and says," Everything’s going to turn out fine!"

Chris places Justin back in the carriage. They walk though the mall on there way out. Some people stop to look at Justin. Justin doesn't mind people looking at him. Justin's in a sleepy state. The mall looks different now that he's an infant. The last store they went through has baby products, so Chris buys some baby drops, and some herb for a baby bath. Then they go home.

Chris recalls how this all began. "I remember it has to do with an out of sync clock. We were walking into a clock shop. Some evil lady comes in mad at the storeowner, and she says she’s going to put a spell on the clock, making the man go back in his past. Infuriately it went wrong, and we’re going back in time instead. I know the clock needs to be fixed, so I’ll try again to contact the store, and explain the situation."

The man says" I don't believe that woman cast a spell on *NSYNC. Somebody bought the clock."

Chris asks, "Can I have their phone number," and then calls the person.

I pick up the phone, and listen to Chris' story. "I’m trying to believe you, Chris".

Chris suggests to me how to fix the clock. I try to get it to go forward, but am unsuccessful.

Chris asks me if threes a name on the clock.

I reply, "There’s an address, where the owner can be reached.”

Chris suggests, Can you bring over the clock, to see if I can get the lady to change the clock. Can you bring over some clothes for us to wear, if I have any available."

I give Chris her phone number, so he doesn't have to wait to call her.

Chris calls the crone, and gets her sister, who is nice. The witch realizes time is running out, and snaps her fingers, and is at the house in a few minutes. The witch knows that if by midnight they can't stop the spell *NSYNC will disappear forever.

She looks through the spell book, which takes a long time. They only have a few hours left.

I arrive at the house, giving Chris the clock, and pj's. Chris informs me that I can stay if I want to. I decide to stay. I notice that they're all really shy, at first. We talk about things that interest them to make them fee more comfortable.

Chris and I help the little ones get on their pj's.

Chris positions Justin on his lap, since he can't support himself. The soft baby blue blanket is around Justin.

Justin wears on piece baby blue pj's.

Lance is beside Justin, in zip-up pj's, with his Mickey Mouse Doll, that he hasn't let out of his sight all day.

J.C. wears a two-piece pj's set, with a Sesame Street Character on them. J.C. smiles because he can read what his pj's say. The pj's say,"Bedtime is fun."

Joey has Superman pj's. He tries pretending he's Superman, but Chris stops him so he won't get hurt. Joey admires the bright logo on the pj's.

Chris looks like he needs a break, so I tell him to do something fun.

Chris doesn't want to at first, but then he decides to he plays a video game. Chris can't stop thinking about the other guys.

Lance sees a basketball on the carpet; he picks it up, and drops it a few times, before bringing it to Justin. Lance puts it in Justin's reach. Justin doesn't understand how to reach for it.

Justin has disappointment because doesn't know how to obtain the ball. This makes him ready to cry. Chris holds him, and tells him everything’s going to be alright. Chris sticks the baby blue blanket around Justin, making him feel more comfortable. Chris picks up Justin, and goes towards Justin's room.

Chris holds Justin, in an upright position, in the rocking chair. Chris takes a book sitting on the chair, and opens it, as he continues to rock Justin. He mentions to Justin he's going to read the book to him. When the story is done, Chris lays the book back on the chair.

Justin enjoys the rocking motion.

Chris picks up Justin for a sec, and went over to turn on the CD player, on low.

Chris returns to the rocking chair. Justin's head lies near Chris' heart. Chris brings Justin back to the living room.

Justin's ready for a nighttime bottle, because he's hungry.

Chris prepares Justin's bottle, as the other guys watch him, in his blanket on the couch. J.C. holds Justin, until Chris returns.

In the meantime, the witch has found the page with the spell on it. She has to look down the list, to find the spell. Now they only have a half-hour left.

Chris returns with Justin's bottle, and holds the bottle, so Justin can drink it.

A few seconds later, the good witch has found the spell.

Chris says, "Thank God, we only ten minutes left before were gone forever!"

The good sorceress repeats the magically spell, and then tells them to all go to bed, so the curse will go away.

I glance at the clock, and it is now going forward, instead of backward.

Chris and the other guys, all stay in the same room together that night. Chris watches all the guys that night, to make sure they are all ok, and then he finally falls asleep.

Justin awakes first the next morning, He notices that he is back to being 21 again. Justin wakes the other guys, and gives each one of them a hug. Justin tells the other guys he doesn't remember very much.

They are all happy, they no longer are children.

Justin states they are saved just in time.

We all agree, and laugh, and we agree never to go to anymore clock stores.