Epilogue

In a time jump four years later, Keres watches Romeo push their youngest, Iris, on a swing while Ace wraps an arm around her. Jayden rolls his eyes at his sister’s showiness, and Ace corrects him gently, revealing their comfortable family rhythm. Melody, trailed by new puppy Milo, hunts for sparkly shoes as Keres anxiously awaits a special guest.

Ellie arrives to explosive joy from the children, and Romeo and Ace beam with pride. After greeting everyone, Romeo and Ace usher the kids inside to check on cake for the incoming Moretti relatives, reinforcing the family’s expanded support network.

Alone with Keres, Ellie jokes about the entire Moretti clan coming, blushes at the attention, and then breaks down in grateful tears. Keres reassures Ellie that her achievements are her own, and Ellie credits Keres, Ace, and Romeo for giving her and her siblings stability, therapy, and love.

Keres affirms that they are family with no debts to repay, overwhelmed by love for Ellie and the children. She reflects on the long journey from isolation with Phoenix to her present abundance, sending love to Phoenix and hoping her friend found peace.

As guests arrive, Ellie steps forward with confidence, ready to celebrate her graduation and future plans. Keres, watching her partners and children, recognizes that the world Ellie seeks to conquer is mirrored in the loving family already surrounding them.