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In a poetic moment at the ocean's edge, Gardner collapses, knowing he was always destined for Mars. The urgency of his condition compels Kendra and the Genesis chief to step in, saving him once more. When asked about his mother, the uncle finally admits a profound truth—he is Gardner’s father.
The Bittersweet Farewell
As emergency measures ensure Gardner's survival, a bittersweet goodbye unfolds. Gardner is whisked away to a plane intended to help him adapt back to the fragile state of Earth’s gravity. His health stabilizes as the plane ascends beyond Earth's hold, but this joyful moment is tinged with sadness. Gardner, once again, must return to the Martian landscape that he now calls home.