[The closing scene of the episode, Rodney stands alone on one of the city's piers, talking with 'imaginary Carson']
How’d it go back on Earth?
It was, it was awful. [Turns to Carson and smiles at him] Your family was amazing, though.
Aye, they are. Good turnout?
Oh, packed the church.
Oh, that’s good to hear!
It’s not gonna be the same round here without you.
Oh, you’re telling me!
You know, the universe is a big place. Who knows, maybe we’ll bump into each other again.
Aye, who knows?
You were the closest thing to a best friend I ever had. I’m really, really sorry. I should have just...
Hey. This isn’t your fault.
You’re just telling me what I want to hear.
Well, that’s what best friends do sometimes. And in this case it also happens to be true. Take care of yourself, Rodney.
[Raises his hand] Goodbye, Carson.
[Carson fades out of existence whilst the view zooms out to see Rodney standing alone at the end of the pier as the episode ends]
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