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Epilogue — 1.
Overview
In the aftermath of the collapse, Gwen is strapped into a rescue basket while firefighters work the ruins. She recognizes Jett Nighswander and urges him to check on his trapped mother, asserting she likely survived. The exchange confirms Gwen’s consciousness and hints her beach “dream” lingers as grit in her hair.
Summary
Amid the wreckage of the collapsed structure, Gwen remains conscious as responders secure her into a Stokes basket. A striking firefighter leans over to strap her in, and Gwen recognizes him as Jett Nighswander.
Seeing Jett’s distress, Gwen tells him to let his partner take over and to search for his mother, assuring him she likely sheltered under a table and survived. Jett’s fear breaks through as he acknowledges the possibility.
Jett’s freckled partner takes charge, joking about the grit in Gwen’s hair making her look like she came from the beach. Gwen’s wry reply—“How’d you know?”—links her rescue to the lingering residue of her earlier beach vision, even as the operation continues around them.
Who Appears
- GwenInjured survivor being lowered from the ruins; conscious, calm, and guiding a rescuer to check on his mother.
- Jett NighswanderFirefighter strapping Gwen in; distressed about his mother possibly trapped; urged by Gwen to go find her.
- Jett’s partnerFreckled, gap-toothed firefighter who takes over Gwen’s rescue and jokes about grit in Gwen’s hair.
- Jett’s motherBelieved by Gwen to have sheltered under a table and likely survived; motivates Jett to leave and search.