-Afterward-

James: Jamie married Sharon, Marlin's oldest daughter, and took over that farm. They had five children. Three girls—Amber, Gina, and Dia—and two boys, Kurt and Joe.

Lauren: After coming clean about her orientation, and receiving her parent's blessing, Lauren pursued a relationship with Melissa. Eventually the pair left for Ming City, and through Gustafa's influence broke into the music business. They adopted two girls Sierra and Sunshine.

Alan: Pursuing his love of bugs and plants, Alan eventually became an explorer, always wanting to learn more. On his travels he met and eventually married Clara. They visit every summer, until Clara decides to settle in the Valley and raise their two daughters, Alexis and Daviana.

Mirei: Following somewhat in her mother's footsteps, Mirei learned how to heal, and took classes on midwifery from Elli. She moved to Flowerbud village to give the midwife there a younger pair of hands, and eventually married the apprentice baker, a young man named Chase. Their son is named Amadeus.

Meredith: A farmer at heart, this girl stayed on the Sunshine Ranch, and happily worked the land. She married Trent's son Jericho, and had four children, two boys and two girls. Leah, Bella, Mike, and Carl.

Selene: An animal enthusiast, Selene married Rick's younger son, Thomas, and between them they run the two animal ranches. They have four children also, three girls—Rose, Iris and Lily—and a song, Briar. Briar and Rose are twins, and after a childhood accident left Rose blind, he has always looked out for her.

Luna: Moving to Mineral Town gave this clever trader access to imports from Ming City, in order to pass them on to the Moon People. She eventually marries a young Moon person named Hatano, and they have to daughters and a son; Liara, Hikari, and Kyle

Lucien: Showing an interest in art, Lucien eventually becomes a wander painter, returning every winter to the Valley to see his family. Though he never marries, he eventually adopts two earth boys, Brian and Calvin, and a Moon boy, Hiroshi

Claire and Skye: Both work the farm with various levels of aid until their deaths, and are highly regarded as one of the most welcoming families of the entire island. They both die easily in their sleep, within moments of each other.