I’ve seen some of this in Being John Malkovich, haven’t I? I have the sense that this house exists at all times and in all places.

The final “Whew!” throws me off. It’s Elshanor saying it, but I don’t know why. I’m missing something.

the housekeeping staff vanished.. it was obvious it wasn’t their time and the lab workers were trying to get rid of them..

Edited! since you made the time loop… it made no sense.. so i changed it..