Naomi had a strange dream that night in the hospital. She saw herself in her dream. She survived the Kaiju war. She became famous and an acknowledged author, but she was broken, sad and lonely. Neither the success nor the peace could bring real happiness for her. Her life has never ever turned into as full and glad as in the times when Yancy lived yet.
The dream shocked Naomi. After she awoke she felt herself very miserable. She was lying on the bed and gazing at the ceiling soundlessly while she was thinking for long.
„I don't want to live the rest of my life as in my dream: lonely and sadly. You know Yancy…. In the last 5 years I ran away from the past incessantly and buried myself in solitude. I ran away from the fact that you're only a ghost in my heart. I love you and miss you, but I couldn't bring you back. I would follow you, but I don't dare. What can I do? Should I begin a new life? But how can I do this? I'm a coward. Oh Yancy, this whole situation is so difficult. If Zeke didn't rescue me the previous night, I shouldn't ponder on these questions right now. The truth is that Zeke means so much to me. Heavens…"
Naomi's meditation was disturbed by a determined knock on the door. Zeke was it.
„Hi Nao! How are you?
„Hi! Thanks, I'm fine, because you're here," she smiled.
„You're kind," the ranger answered sadly.
„Zeke, what's wrong?"
„Naomi, I came to say good-bye," Zeke said after a deep sigh.
„What? I don't understand you," she raised her eyebrow in question.
„Herc injured. I became Striker Eureka's new co-pilot. After a few minutes I'll be on the way to the breach," Zeke explained.
„No, this's impossible. You can't pilot a jaeger again! You can't go on a mission again!" She protested intensely.
„I'm a ranger. My duty is protect the humanity whatever it costs."
„No Zeke, you can't go right now. Please, don't go!" She begged with tears in her eyes.
„Naomi, I got an order. I have to go, but before it I must tell you something: I love you."
„I love you too," she replied without hesitation.
„You love me?" The ranger asked surprisely.
„Yes, since we met again in Hong-Kong. Until now I didn't admit myself it. I was confused. I felt guilty, because Yancy died and I live. I was ashamed because I'm able to love somebody else again after Yancy. But I feared principally I lose you like him. For this I kept all emotions inside. But I know now, I was so silly. I love you and I want to be with you. I'm so sorry I only realized it now. Please forgive me and stay with me." She spoke fast, but Zeke's passionate kiss silenced her.
After a few minutes their lips withdrew from each other, but their foreheads touched.
„Dear Naomi, I'm not Yancy. I don't want to take his place. I want to make you happy. I try to get back to you. But if something would happen to me, please begin a new life."
"Don't say this, Zeke," she whispered.
"Nao, you never can tell what the future has in store for you. Just promise me you start a new life."
"I promise you," as a tear roll down on her face.
"Thank you. I love you but I have to go now.
"I love you too and I'll be waiting for you. I'm in a LOCCENT during the mission."
They embraced and kissed each other once again. It was full of love, passion and hope. Although they wanted this feeling to go on forever, finally they broke the embrace and let each other go.