Conceived in its movie form, this story about two geniuses in love could be best told in the story form of the Last Lap. The scene when Bridget's physics experiment won an award through Mostreth's help is closest to the climactic scene--the actual awarding ceremony--as it serves as a placeholder for that scene. The actual awarding ceremony was to take place two weeks after the initial announcement of the award. The two-week gap allows them enough time to develop romantic feelings for each other. Bridget, who is nine years old, tells Mostreth that she is nineteen in order that they could be of the same age and that he could accept her. When she tells him this, he would already have liked her first. Mostreth believed so because it goes without saying that Bridget appeared much older for her age. Mostreth finds out about her real age during the awarding ceremony when the host announces it on stage. Thus, the awarding ceremony becomes both an exciting and a paralyzing event for Bridget.
This story carries themes of maturity, coming-of-age love, a romance between two geniuses, and friendship.
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