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Chapter 21 - Epilogue

In the aftermath of taking out the Takers and Reapers, Kyle, Shawn, James, Sarah, Cassandra, Caleb, Rocky, Marcus, Margaret, Rachel, Jenny, Joseph and Abigail are outside of the White House, pondering their actions. James has an arm wrapped around Cassandra, who is still in shock of how she killed Lynn. James sighs. Kyle approaches Caleb.

Kyle: Good to see you alive, brother.

Caleb: Good to be alive.

Caleb looks at Rachel, who is sitting with Abigail.

Caleb: You do know, we're gonna have a helluva time getting out of this city now, right?

Kyle: Right.

Caleb: We're targets now. All of us...including her.

Kyle turns to Rachel and Abigail.

Kyle: We'll keep the kid safe.....

Kyle then walks up to Rachel and kneels.

Kyle: You okay, kid?

Rachel: No....will I be, though?

Kyle sighs.

Kyle: If it means anything....I know what that's like to have to.....

Kyle smacks his lips.

Kyle: Well, whenever you're ready to talk, I'm here.

Kyle walks towards Sarah while Shawn notices this then turns to Jenny.

Shawn: I'll be right back.

Jenny: Okay.

Shawn: Kyle, come here for a second.

Kyle walks over to Shawn.

Kyle: You good?

Shawn: Yeah-yeah, I just need to say something.

Shawn stands in front of Kyle.

Kyle: What is it?

Shawn: Look, I, uh....when I was kid, I used to see Uncle Colin and my Dad argue a lot. Back then, I didn't want any brothers to avoid all that arguing.....Hell, I figured we would argue a lot....then you came....then James.

Kyle: Shawn, you've don't have to-

Shawn shakes his head.

Shawn: No, listen to me, I do. I'm not trying to replace Jake, but you and me have been like brothers for a long time. Sometimes, brothers make mistakes...but brothers help their brothers fix their mistakes.

Kyle: Why are you telling me this?

Shawn: Cause I'm helping you fix a big mistake.

Shawn holds up a silver ring as Kyle gives a questioning look.

Kyle: Uh...are you proposing to me, Shawn? I mean, you're a great guy, and I love you, but-

Shawn: Dude. Stop...Stop being a fucking asshole for one second and take a hint, okay? You know exactly what this is.

Kyle: How long have you had that?

Shawn: Two years. Too long. Go on, man. Take it.

Shawn holds the ring out to Kyle, who takes it and looks it over.

Kyle: Son of a bitch....I pawned it..

Shawn: You did...but I sold Uncle Colin's crossbow to get it back....Here's the thing, man. I know what you and Sarah both lost....and how it hurt....but this world, what it is now, and probably gonna stay like, we don't know how long we have....and I believe a great man, your father, once said, time is luxury that we just don't have anymore....but it's best not to waste it alone.....So...while we're on this earth...best to live by his words and not to waste it...alone....cause no one can do anything alone anymore.

Kyle turns to see Sarah as he smiles and walks over to her. Kyle turns to Shawn.

Kyle: You know you're an asshole, right?

Shawn: You'll thank me someday.

Kyle approaches Sarah.

Kyle: Hey.

Sarah: Hey.

Kyle touches Sarah's scar on her face.

Sarah: Ah...it'll heal.

Kyle: Yeah, it will.

Sarah places her hand on Kyle's chest.

Sarah: Are you okay?

Kyle: I will be....

Sarah turns to Rachel and smiles.

Sarah: At least you got something out of this, right?

Kyle: Yeah....I learned something more than gained something. I learned something. 

Sarah: What?

Kyle: Some things are worth fighting for.

Kyle places his hand on Sarah's as she looks down and sees that Kyle had put on his wedding ring back on his hand.

Sarah: Is that...?

Kyle: Yeah...it is...

Sarah looks up at Kyle.

Kyle: I'm willing to give this another shot if you are.

Sarah looks up and smiles, before she wraps her arms around Kyle and kisses him. The rest of the group smiles as Rocky begins to clap very loudly.

Rocky: Yeah! Get it, bro! Get it good!

Kyle and Sarah then break the kiss, before the entire group of survivors look over at Rocky, who stops clapping and looks around. Shawn shakes his head.

Rocky: I just fucked up a good moment, didn't I?

Kyle: Yeah, Rocky, you did.

Sarah: Are you serious right now?

Kyle: What the hell? I don't mind quietly watching, but--

Rocky: I mean if y'all are gonna have a like a reuion fuck later.

Shawn: "Reunion fuck"?

Rachel: Ugh....

Caleb: Rocky!

Kyle: Dude. Stop. Stop. Never ever say again.

Rocky: Never?

Sarah: No. Never.

Rocky: I'm sorry. That was so not cool of me, dude.

James: Dude....

Rocky: I mean, if it makes you feel better, I always shipped you two.

Kyle: It doesn't, but....thank you.

Shawn: Well, we should get the hell out of here anyway.

Caleb: Where?

Marcus: Underground. In the subway tunnels. Best thing to do til we can find another way out of Taker City. They'll be looking for us. Hunting us.

James: How long do we stay underground for?

Kyle sighs.

Kyle: I don't know...but as long as we're together, we can make it.

Kyle takes Sarah's hand and smiles down at her, before he looks back at Shawn, James, Cassandra, Caleb, Marcus, Margaret, Rocky, Joseph, Rachel, Jenny and Abigail.

Kyle: I believe we can.

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