Chapter 9- Epilogue

It had been six months since Flight 29 was rescued... seven months since Eric had to let go of Melissa. True to her word, Melissa made sure to spare some time for Eric, but in spite of his appreciation for quality time with her, it only served to exacerbate his pain. It was really tough at first, seeing them together. Seeing them touch in any way flooded emotions of jealousy, sadness, and inadequacy all at once.

Now, seven months later, he was over her, and happily dating Abby. At first, Eric was too hung up on Melissa to really notice her. But as Abby and Eric were the only "single" people in the gang, except for Lex of course, they spent a lot of time together. Gradually, Eric had found himself more and more attracted to her. Perhaps his longing for Melissa might have drawn him in to Abby. After all, like Melissa, Abby had a sweet, genuine, caring nature about her. However, the more time they spent together, the more Eric fell for her. And now, he realized that Melissa was NOT for him. Abby and Eric fit more together, than Eric and Melissa would ever be. It really did turn out to be a happily ever after." Eric thought happily.

As for all the other Flight 29 down'ers, Daley and Nathan were still dating. Everyone in the school was shocked to hear that the two "enemies" were now dating. But they didn't give Nathan and Daley a hard time. Taylor was ... well, still Taylor. She was still spoiled, but... believe it or not, she showed her soft side more often. She wasn't as snarky, too. Lex was still the sweet genius kid that he was.

All of them separated again into their different crowds; but one thing they all knew- that if they needed help, they could call on the others. Because they were family. And NOTHING, not even a plane crash, could separate them again.

THE END.

Well, we have arrived at the end of this story. I'm sorry it was so short; I just didn't think there was anything else to really add. I hope it sufficed. I want to thank all the readers out there who reviewed! It meant a LOT to me. I hope you all will also write stories, whether it be on fanfiction, or not. Keep the Flight 29 Down community alive and well! Take care, and God bless!