Once the boat arrived back at the dock, Beck lifted Jade - who was still shaking and crying - and carried her to one of the police cars. Her hands clung to his shirt as he climbed into the backseat with her and hugged her close, "You're okay, shh..." he soothed, gently rocking her back and forth as everyone else piled into both police cars.

"I can't believe what just happened," Tori said shakily as she and Andre climbed into the second police car with Roger and Melissa.

Andre nodded, "Yeah, me neither. I'm just glad we got there in time."

The police cars arrived back at Roger and Melissa's house in record time and they rushed Jade inside, eager to calm her down. One of the officers carried Jade into the house and set her down on the comfortable couch that Cat had been sitting on not long ago. Melissa rushed around, gathering as many blankets and pillows as possible and wrapping Jade up. As soon as Jade was settled, the officers left the house to go back to the lake and find Stanley.

Jade sank as far as she could into the large couch, trying to hide underneath the blankets as her mind reeled from what had just happened to her. She barely even noticed Beck sitting down beside her until he took her cold hand in his own warm one. Her sad blue eyes flickered upwards and met his own concerned hazel ones.

"How do you feel?" he asked, his thumb stroking the back of her hand. Jade opened her mouth to speak, but found that she couldn't form words, only sobs as she broke down again. Beck's eyes saddened and he wrapped his arms around her, letting her cry. "It's okay," he whispered against her hair, "It's over now."

"I hope they find him," Tori said from her position by the door.

Andre nodded, "He can't get away with this," he whispered.

Silence fell over the room as they became lost in their own thoughts.

"I thought I was going to die," Jade spoke up, her voice hoarse.

"Me too," Cat whispered, feeling Robbie's arms tighten around her waist.

"I would have been next," Tori said softly, shaking her head.

Roger smiled sadly, "Well, you're all safe now. Don't worry, I'm sure they'll catch him. In the meantime, can we do anything for you girls?"

Jade shook her head silently, closing her eyes and leaning against Beck's shoulder.

"I could really use a shower," Tori said hopefully.

Melissa smiled, "Of course, follow me," she said, leaving the living room as Tori walked behind her.

"Cat, do you want anything?" Robbie asked, looking down at the redhead.

She shook her head, "No, I just wanna sit here," she whispered, resting her head against his chest and closing her eyes.

Roger looked between the teenagers and shrugged before leaving the room.

Jade brought her head up from Beck's shoulder and her eyes met his once again. They held each other's gaze for a few moments until Jade finally spoke, breaking their peaceful silence, "You saved me," she whispered. Beck simply nodded and tightened his arms around her. Jade managed a small smile, "Thank you," she breathed, her eyes tearing up once again.

Beck leaned down and kissed her forehead, "I couldn't just stand there and watch you drown," he said softly, his warm breath tickling Jade's forehead.

Andre smiled softly as he watched their exchange from his place on the arm of the couch, "You're a hero, man," he told Beck, reaching over and patting his shoulder. Beck chuckled and shook his head, running a hand through his damp hair.

"You are," Jade whispered sincerely, looking up at him. He gazed back down at her and before he realised what he was doing, his lips were pressed against hers. Jade didn't protest, she just wanted to be as close to him as possible.

Cat gasped quietly and happily as she watched Beck kiss Jade. She grinned, knowing that things were about to get a lot better for them. Robbie chuckled and turned to Cat, raising an eyebrow. She just giggled softly and pecked his lips sweetly, making a large grin spread across his face.

Andre watched the couples with a smile on his face, until he realised he was the only one without a partner, "Aww man," he sighed, looking around and realising Tori was away. The rest of the teenagers laughed quietly at him, and even Jade managed to crack a smile.

Several hours later, the front door to the house opened and the two police officers walked in. The teenagers sat up expectantly when they entered the living room. "Well?" Cat asked, the hope evident in her voice.

One of the officers sighed, "He's gone," he said, shaking his head.

Robbie frowned, "How can he be gone? He only jumped into the lake, he has to be there somewhere!" he cried. Cat took his large hand in her own small one and squeezed it softly.

"We searched the entire length and depth of the lake. His boat is still there, but he's not," the other officer explained sadly.

"If he is still down there somewhere, he's probably dead. The body should float up in the next week or two," the first officer continued.

"We'll keep our eye out," Roger offered with a small smile.

"I hope the fish pick him clean," Jade spat, her eyes cold as they watched the rain fall heavily outside the large window.

"Can we go home now?" Tori asked hopefully, looking up at the officers from her place on the couch.

They nodded, "Of course, we'll contact you if anything new happens regarding Stanley. But you're free to go," the second officer smiled.

The teenagers stood up and began to get ready to leave and go home to LA. Cat walked over to Roger and Melissa and smiled at them, "Thank you for... everything. If it wasn't for you, I'd probably be dead," she said as she hugged them, her voice filled with emotion.

They smiled down at her, "Don't mention it," Melissa said, stroking Cat's hair.

"I just hope they find him," Roger sighed.

After saying their goodbyes, the teenagers squeezed into Beck's car. He and Andre sat in the front, while the girls and Robbie managed to fit into the backseat. They waved to Melissa and Roger as they drove away, praying that they would never have to return to this place under the same circumstances.

Once they were on the freeway, they managed to breathe a small sigh of relief, knowing that it was all over. Jade sighed to herself as she watched the cars speed past them, "Hey Cat?" she asked, looking over to the redhead, who looked up at the sound of her name.

"We're never coming to San Diego again."