The automatic sliding door opens for Leia and Poe to enter the medical bay. They look around the room to only see a handful of nurses but no Finn in sight.
"Where is he?" Leia asks.
"He was just here," Poe responds just as confused.
"Find him," Leia says in a demanding way. "He's still recovering, he shouldn't be wandering around."
She turns to leave the room. Poe looks at the nurses and then backs out of the room in a hurry.
He doesn't remember much since his battle with Kylo Ren. Everything is still fuzzy. He can still feel the heat of the lightsaber piercing his skin; a terrible feeling, something he wishes to never experience again.
Finn rushes through the Resistance hangars looking for something, or someone. "Rey… Rey!" He continues to shout after every few yards. "Have you seen Rey?" The busy X-Wing pilots tend to their repairs, watching Finn with suspicion.
He continues to rush around the base, looking even in the oddest spots. He's unaware of Rey's whereabouts. He was unconscious when she said goodbye before her mission.
Finn reaches the end of the cliff and notices the beautiful scenery. All the trees and flowers… It's beautiful, he thinks. He gets distracted, finding himself gazing over the cliff.
"Finn!"
Finn turns around to see Poe rushing towards him. He puts his hands on his shoulders. "What are you doing? You should be resting."
"I was looking for Rey. Have you seen her? Where is she?" Finn is still concerned.
"She's okay, she's okay. She left to try and find Luke. You were unconscious when she said goodbye."
"Goodbye?" Finn questions to himself.
Finn looks at the ground.
"Come on, we should get you inside." Poe guides Finn back into the base.
Leia and other Resistance officers gather around the map table but no hologram is projected above it. It's silent as Leia delivers her speech. Poe rushes in with Finn ready to speak but stops as he notices the meeting.
"We have successfully destroyed Starkiller Base but our mission to destroy the First Order is far from over," Leia says. "We know that a few enemy transports made it off the base before it exploded. We know there are more followers spread across the galaxy. There always is. We need to find and track them." Her voice is stern.
Leia shifts in her spot. "Supreme Leader Snoke is where we start. He is responsible for everything that is the resurrection of the Empire and Kylo Ren's reign." It hurts for her to say the words 'Kylo Ren'. It hurts her to see her son portraying someone she knows he is not.
Leia takes a pause just long enough for someone to cut in.
Officer Montell steps forward. "General, we lost a significant amount of X-Wings in the destruction. We're already working on constructing more, but we don't have enough pilots to fulfill their duties."
"I'll do it."
The room turns to Finn. He steps towards the inner circle with fatigue to his body. "I can be your pilot." Poe puts his arm around him to stop him but Finn shrugs him off. Whispers ensue across the room. Leia studies him, unsure if it's the right thing to do. "I know I need training. But I'm confident I can do this. Poe can teach me," Finn continues.
Poe raises his head to say no but instead finds himself nodding.
"We appreciate all your help for us, Finn. You took a big hit, you shouldn't be on your feet yet." Leia responds.
"Just give me a couple days and I will be ready. I want to join the Resistance permanently. My whole life I've been raised to do one thing… To kill. That is not the man I am and now I have a chance to change that. I want to make a difference and standing right here is how that starts. So, please. Let me do this."
The room is incredibly quiet. His words definitely hit the right spot. Many nod their heads, others hold back tears. Leia is just as emotional. Poe looks proud.
"Okay," Leia finally says. Her voice is much softer now than before. "Take the next couple of days to stay off your feet. When you're fully recovered, we'll discuss your training."
Poe pats Finn on the shoulder. "You better go get some rest, then." He smiles at him. Finn flashes the biggest smile back and turns out of the command center but is stopped as Leia speaks again.
"Our first step is Luke Skywalker. His presence is extremely vital to the Resistance. Let's hope Rey can bring him back."
Finn is saddened at the mentioning of Rey's name.
Leia nods as a thank you to everyone and they all branch off to resume their previous duties.
"Come home, Luke." Leia mutters to not only herself but Luke. She hopes he can hear her.
