Room with a View - [Jopper] ✓

Epilogue

Eight Years Later

Joyce smiled as she walked across the stage and towards the podium. Donned in an elegant crimson dress while her palm rested on her growing belly. She could see her husband and son seated in the front row amongst thousands of people. She still chuckled at him wearing something other than his newly earned police uniform. Their three-year-old son, Will, sat happily on his father's lap as they watched Joyce begin her speech for the UNOS Gala.

"8 years ago today, my husband Jim and I both underwent an organ transplant. While I was receiving a double lung transplant, he was receiving a heart. Together, our battle hasn't been easy but thankfully it's nowhere near over with. We were blessed with the gift of life by a man named William Ives. His donation not only saved one life, but several. His blessing was divided and multiplied, giving so many others a second chance at life. Because of Mr.Ives, my husband and I lived to see the day we got married and we also were able to have a son who is named after the man who is cherished for his blessing, and another child on the way. Not a day goes by where my family doesn't thank Mr.Ives for his gift of life. Because of him, many generations will have a chance at life and he will be along with each of them. So, I urge all of you to please sign up to become an organ donor, someday you can give the gift of life like Mr. William Ives gave to us."

Joyce smiled as the entire room erupted in clapping and cheers. When she first walked into Hawkins Hospital, she would've never believed she would become the CEO of UNOS. Jim chased after his dream of being in the police force, excelling each and every day. Although their son had been born with similar lung defects as Joyce, they provided him with the best care they could find to ensure he too would have a happy ending. 

As Joyce walked off the stage, Jim wrapped her in a tight hug, peppering her cheek with kisses before planting one on her lips.

 "I'm so proud of you. I love you, Joyce," he whispered happily.

"I love you too," she replied, grinning as she lifted their son onto her hip. 

All was well.