The swan rebirth

Epilogue

Epilogue

4 months later

A lot has changed in 4 months for Riley. Her best friend was still Henry, but she was starting to branch out and make new friends also, she found a group of friends with 2 guys and 2 girls. The biggest change though was where she was living, she was moving in with Ruby and Dorothy, her new foster moms. Not long after everything, Riley decided to get a job, and found one at Granny's, and Riley and the two women clicked, all realizing they should be a family. It was something that Riley didn't know she wanted no memories from before her accident has come back, but having parents who care seemed nice. But from the dreams she been having, she gets the impression she was never in this world before, but everything is still a complete blur. But all that mattered was she was happy now, in her awesome new family, the one she wouldn't change or trade for anything.

Things where pretty much the same for Henry, the only difference was not as many visits to the cemetery to see Emma. He knew deep down he didn't need to go there to feel close to her, for her to know what he was thinking, Riley though was a big part of it. Finding out Emma's soul was in Riley changed things, he knew now that just being around and talking to Riley, she knew what was going on. The cemetery was now for private conversations with her.

And today was one of those days, Henry walks over to the familiar headstone. It was almost summer now and the sun was shining bright, he was meeting Violet and Riley and her friends at the beach in a little bit but wanted to visit Emma first. "Hey mom" and he sits down. "I know it's been awhile, and I'm sorry. But I'm trying to I guess you can say be normal. Going to a cemetery every day isn't normal. I know you are always watching me mom, you know how I'm doing. I know, through Riley you know, but I still like these private talks." He sits a few minutes saying nothing just sitting "Killian took me out on the Jolly the other day mom, and he actually let me do most of the sailing by myself, he said pretty soon I will be able to go sailing without him there, with his permission first" he laughs. "Oh and Riley moved in with Ruby and Dorothy last week" he smiles "she really likes it with them. It's weird though, I never imagined Ruby as a mom, but with Riley it's like different. Riley says they really feel like a family, I'm glad she found it mom, I really am. Watching her with them sometimes remind me of you and grandma and grandpa, she's more open to it though then your where in the beginning." Henry looks at his phone "I need to get going mom, everyone is probably waiting for me at the lake" he picks up his backpack "I love you mom" he kisses the tip of his fingers and touches the headstone with them.

Henry gets to the beach, and is greeted by his girlfriend; followed second by Riley "How was your visit today?" Riley asks him.

Henry smiles "Good, I needed it."

Riley smiles "She loves her visits with you" she wraps her arm around Henry's waist "come on, lets enjoy this awesome day" Henry nods his head and they head over to the others.

About 10 years later

Henry holds the little bundle of pink blankets in his arms looking down at his little girl "hey princess" he says quietly as she looks at him. He looks over at Violet who was asleep in the hospital bed, all their guest had left a hour or two ago. The only person left was Riley; he knew she couldn't come till the end of her shift at the dinner. Six years earlier Granny had stepped down at the dinner and inn, leaving Ruby and Dorothy to take over. Riley was made head waitress, and was a favorite amongst the dinners. She took whatever shifts she could, she had a kid herself to take care of now, her little girl was 4 months old now and the apple of Riley's eye. Most likely she would finish and go visit with her daughter before coming. "Your aunty Riley should be here soon" he continues "she isn't your real aunty, well that's a bit complicated for now. But the point is you will love her, and she will love you too."