Wow, last chapter. I feel so... oddly proud! It's kind of hard to believe it's finished, really- I'm definitely going to miss writing this!

Before I give you the final chapter of Finding Tomorrow, I have a few people to thank: firstly, everyone who demanded a sequel to Escaping Yesterday. If you guys hadn't asked for it, I'd never have done it- and I'd have missed out because of it. This really has been so much fun to write, so thank you for prodding me into it! Secondly- and lastly- I want to say thank you to everyone who reviewed, everyone who put this story on their story alerts list or their favorites list: to everyone who has stuck with me this far and read all the way to the end. Thank you!

I hope you've all enjoyed reading this as much as I've enjoyed writing it- and without further ado, I'll stop rambling and give you all what you're really here to read: the final chapter of Finding Tomorrow.

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Archer's lawyer did what he could, but it was a lost cause. All the evidence was in the Elrics' favour- the incomplete fingerprint was clearly not of high enough quality to be considered proof, Kimblee freely admitted that they had not had a warrant to arrest the three boys and no matter how much Archer denied threatening the Elrics, it was easy to see that no-one believed him. Every argument the opposition came up with, Breda easily countered, with Roy, Maes and Riza providing backup form the witness stand when required.

Archer was, frankly, doomed.

"I will not allow this case to proceed to jury," said the Judge, a terrifying woman with dark eyes and black dreadlocks beneath her wig. "Officer Frank Archer is found guilty of abuse of power, harassment and misconduct. Envy Elric and the Elric family are to be cleared of all charges against them and will receive compensation for their mistreatment. The only matter left," she looked out over the court, face set in a fierce glare, "is to decide the severity of Officer Archer's punishment, and to discuss the amount of compensation due the Elric family."

Envy had never felt happier or more relieved than he did just then.

I'm free.

"...One thousand pounds awarded to the Elric family as compensation. Officer Frank Archer, you will be expected to submit a formal apology in writing to the Elric family, and you will be dismissed from the police force due to dishonourable conduct. Further investigation into your career will be carried out, and other charges may be brought against you. Court adjourned!"

As soon as they were out f the court room, Envy pulled his half-brothers in a tight hug, a grin on his face that stretched from ear-to-ear. "You did it!" he yelled joyfully. "You actually got me out! Not that I doubted you or anything, pipsqueak, Al, but... you really, really did it!"

Edward pushed him away, but he was grinning just the same. "Who're you calling short, huh, you girly pot plant?" he asked, elbowing Envy in the ribs, but there was no real malice to it. Not even short jokes could ruin today.

"I can't believe it's really over," said Al. "Envy, we were so worried it wouldn't be enough!"

"Of course it was enough," said Roy, interrupting. "You did brilliantly, all three of you... Nice acting." he added in a conspiring undertone.

"Ah, go away, Mustang," said Ed, "You're ruining the fluffy moment."

"I'd have thought you'd be a little more grateful than that, Edward," Mustang smirked. "But don't worry; I'll leave you to your little family reunion in a minute. I just thought you'd like to know that Maes, Riza and myself have been reassigned the case... and do you know, I simply haven't a clue who might be responsible. Maes is saying it may never be solved... it shall simply have to remain a mystery." he said with an air of mock tragedy.

Edward smirked right back at him. "Really? What a shame. Good luck with your case... and thanks." he said, his expression turning warm.

Al went next. "Thank you, Mr Mustang. I hate to think what might've happened without your help."

"Yeah," Envy nodded, giving him a rare sincere smile. "Really. I... just... thanks. Thanks. Officers Hughes and Hawkeye too."

"I'll pass the message on," he smiled at them. "And you three take care of yourselves. If you run into any more trouble like that, for god's sake, get help! It's a miracle it ended as well as it did."

"We know," said Al sincerely. "Hopefully, we shouldn't need to, but if we do... we know not to take it on alone."

"Good." he looked them over appraisingly. "Well, I think I should probably get going. Envy, try not to get involved with any more psychotic relatives, Ed, try growing a foot or two and we might be able to see you, and Al, take care of your brothers- god knows they need it."

"HEY!" Ed raged, but Mustang merely smirked and left. "Why that bastard- I oughta-"

"Boys?"

As one, the three turned- and for once, even Edward looked happy to see him.

"Hi, Dad," he said. And for the first time, he allowed his father to pull him into a tight embrace.

"Am I forgiven, then, Edward?" asked Hoenheim, softly. "Envy? Alphonse?"

There was a brief silence, and then-

"Yeah," said Edward. "I guess you are."

Edward picked up the last box and, with Envy's help, carried it out to the moving van.

"That the last of them?" asked the driver.

"Yeah!" called Edward.

"And you want these delivered to number seventeen Moor Road, right?"

"That's right," said Al. "Thank you."

"No problem kid. Someone there to unpack them, or am I waiting for you guys to get there?"

"There'll be someone there," said Ed confidently. "Hoenheim Elric."

"Hoenheim Elric, got it. Alright lads, clear out of the way- don't want to hit you on my way out!"

"Okay!" they shut the back of the van up and moved back to the pavement, watching the van containing all of their worldly belongings drive away.

"Who'd have thought we'd be moving in with dad, after all that's happened?" Envy said thoughtfully. Ed nodded in agreement.

"We should probably get going too," said Al. "Dad'll be wandering where we are- we should've been there by now, you know."

"It's not my fault it took ages to pack up," Ed huffed. "It's not like I was the one who got in a fuss halfway through because they'd lost their favourite miniskirt."

Envy whacked him upside the head. "Did not, pipsqueak. I thought we'd lost your automail maintenance kit, actually."

"Pipsqueak?!" yelled Ed. "Who're you calling so short he'd be crushed by his own automail? And I seem to remember I owe you for those short insults on the phone, Envy!"

"You remember those? Hey, ow! Pipsqueak! Argh, ow, okay, okay, I'm sorry, I take it back, I take it back- midget!"

"Get back here, you demented gender-confused freak!" Ed yelled, chasing after a laughing Envy. Al watched them go, shaking his head fondly at them.

"I guess some things never change," he remarked quietly to himself, and followed his brothers up the road towards their new home.