Epilogue

Once they were in Japan, they were treated as heroes. They were given access to phones to contact their families, and authorities were organised to fly their family out to Japan to meet them.

That evening, whilst sat in silence, out by the restaurant of the hotel they were staying at, the doors opened and the families all came rushing in. Carey and Kurt rushed over to the twins, enveloping them in a four-way hug. London's father came, and his security even stood back so he could hug his daughter. Woody's mom and Steve came, and Woody was so happy to see them, he even hugged Steve. Bailey greeted her mom, dad and a few of her siblings. Emma's mom and dad, and Mosbey's mom came, as did one of Serena's friends.

It took them all a while to adapt back to life off the Island. London, Cody, Zack, Emma and Moseby stayed in Boston, Bailey went back to Kansas but kept her relationship with Cody, And Woody and Serena went back to Cleveland with his parents.

As promised, a boat was sent to collect the animals from the Island, but a few weeks after they returned, London's father bought the Island. He made the necessary changes, added some phone signal and kept it as a holiday home, which the Islanders had access to whenever they desired.

They experienced countless interviews and requests... But one they couldn't turn down, was a movie made about their experience. They all contributed to the making of the movie, telling their stories, sharing experiences. And everyone was pleased with the outcome.

However, a year after they got off the Island, they all felt something was missing. After two months, Bailey moved to Boston with Cody, and soon they got engaged, followed by Zack and London. Moseby and Emma were dating as were Woody and Serena.

They were all bored. Zack had an idea, and after a few conversations, they all agreed.

"Are we ready?" Zack asked. The eight nodded, as they looked up at the SS Tipton. London's father had made the Island a stop on the route for his cruise ship, and the eight had just signed up for a year-long cruise.

"Let's do it" they all agreed, boarding the boat once again. This time, as guests. Not as staff or students.