Opposite But Identical

Epilogue

Okay...last chapter 😭😭 I had a ton of fun writing this so thanks for all of the support you guys!

August of 1989, Four Years Later

"You all packed?" Mike asked Richie as he zipped his suitcase closed.

"Hell yeah," responded Richie as he looked at his twin. They both had grown a lot in the past four years. They had gotten even lankier and had longer hair. They had both definitely grown into their looks.

"I can't believe I'm going to be on Saturday Night Live," Richie said in disbelief, "and you all said I couldn't do it." He grinned at Mike.

"Hey, I never said you couldn't do it, I just said it was highly unlikely."

"Potato, potahto." Richie had auditioned for SNL four months ago, not expecting to book it. But surprisingly, he had gotten a phone call one week ago from one of the producers, telling him he was going to be a cast member! He almost passed out. So now he was moving to New York City with Eddie, who was going to be attending New York University. They had already found an apartment, and we're going to move in together.

Richie picked up his suitcase and asked Mike, "You're moving to Massachusetts next week, right?"

His twin nodded. "Yeah. One week from now." Mike had been accepted into MIT, and was planning on studying engineering there. He had gotten his acceptance letter in February of their Senior Year, and everyone had freaked out.

The Wheeler Twins were both going to do something great.

Holly, now eight, ran into Richie's room and jumped on his bed next to his suitcase. "Richie?" She said.

"Yeah, Jolly?"

"You're still gonna visit even though you're on TV, right?"

Richie smiled warmly at her. Holly was the one he was going to miss the most. "Of course. But only for you, Holly."

"I know. I'm your favorite. And you better not get a big head just because you're some TV person," she said, wagging her finger at him.

Richie smirked, rolling his eyes. "I can feel my head getting bigger by the minute."

"Don't get sarcastic with me, mister."

Suddenly, they heard the honk of Eddie's 1978 Chevy from outside. "Well, I gotta go," Richie said, picking up his suitcase.

Everyone followed Richie out, exchanging hugs and goodbyes. Mike pulled Richie in for a tight hug and said, "You're annoying as hell, but I'm gonna miss you, Rich."

"Don't get too lame without my cool influence, Mikey."

They both laughed and swiped tears from their eyes. Richie got into the car with Eddie, who asked, "Hey, you okay?"

Richie nodded, pushing up his glasses to wipe his eyes. "Yeah, I'm just gonna miss that little shithead."

And they drove off.

Alrighty! I hope you guys enjoyed. Love y'all 💗