SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Bioware, for making the most amazing game series that I've ever played.

MrFob and the Mass Effect modding community, for making the Mass Effect Happy Ending Mod.

FamilyJules7x for making heavy metal covers of "Suicide Mission," "Infiltration," and "An Ending: Once and For All;" and John Murphy, for making "Adagio in D Minor." These songs inspired me while writing the rescue scene.

Gerry Pugliese, for writing "Mass Effect: Vindication," which inspired this as well, especially the epilogue.

Steve Phillips, for his awesome feedback and contributions.

"Captain Holland" and "Captain Phillips" ;-).

And to you, for reading!