"I love you, Lucy." It kept playing over and over in her mind like a broken record on the same lyric. He told her that she didn't have to say it back; that she didn't have to say anything. And she didn't. Laying in this new bed in this new place, she couldn't help but relive the final moments before her untimely departure from the bunker that she called home for so long. Every time she tried to close her eyes, she could see the crystal blue ones burning holes into her mind. She couldn't sleep without thinking about him and the last few days they had before she realized she couldn't live this life anymore. Leaving had been the biggest and hardest decision that she made because she knew that she was affecting more than Wyatt by her absence. Jiya had come to rely on Lucy for strength and comfort when her dreams were plagued by the events that made her lose the love of her life. Even though they had gotten Rufus back, it still haunted Jiya more than anyone knew. So when she needed her moment to cry and scream, Lucy was right there to hold the broken girl and comfort her back to Jiya that everyone had come to know. Even Rufus was affected by Lucy leaving, because he couldn't thank her enough for bringing him back to a world that he got to live with Jiya. They had come so far in the weeks since he came back to the bunker and now, he was losing his sister. The events of the prior weeks she couldn't bring herself to regret because she knew that if she was going to gain any sense of normalcy or the ability to love Wyatt the way he deserved, she needed to step away.
Every day she thinks about the conversation she had with her older self the day before they went back to their timeline. Future Lucy had pulled her into her bedroom and demanded to know what was going on. Even though they were the same person, Present day Lucy was still making decisions and choices that Future Lucy hadn't done yet. The tears swelled up in Present day Lucy's eyes as she confessed that she couldn't handle it all anymore. She was left alone in a time that she didn't have her mother nor her sister, and even the man she loved so dearly. She couldn't handle jumping anymore because the emotional damage it caused was taking more of a toll than she ever let show to anyone. Future Lucy just looked at the broken version of her younger self and took the girl in her arms. She couldn't offer much for comforting words, but she did say," Everything will work out. It takes time, but you will figure it all out and manage. Trust me." When the younger girl peered into her older self, she instantly felt the comfort and read between the lines. Her and Wyatt would end up together no matter what, and it seemed that a little something extra had wiggled itself right into the depth of her heart. Future Lucy read the girl's face and nodded in affirmation. She took off the necklace that held their wedding rings, as well as a locket similar to the one that she traded in Chinatown. Opening it, the younger girl gasped when she saw a picture of a 3 piece family. Wyatt, herself and a little girl looking about 5. Her hand finding its protective place on her lower abdomen, she realized that 1941 had left something behind.
She was elated, but scared as to how Wyatt would react to the news. She hugged her older self and thanked the woman for helping her along with her decision. Her older self smiled and said," Take your time. Just make sure he knows what he's really fighting for." She had to tell him. After the older couple said their goodbyes and left, she felt the strong tension between her and Wyatt. She needed to come clean, but first she needed to talk to Denise. Walking away from the group, Flynn caught her in the hallway and pulled her into his room. Confused by his actions rather than just asking her, he asked," How far?" Confused by his question, she asked," What are you talking about?" He smiled and said," You're obviously pregnant. How far?" Scared that he would out her, she pleaded with her eyes and said," I don't know. I just found out yesterday." He said," Have you told him?" She replied," Not yet. Why?" He said," Because this is how were our relationship starts." She didn't say anything, waiting for him to continue. He did," When I read the journal, it mentioned that Wyatt would father a child, and that you and I had become great friends because of it. I know what you're about to do. So let me go with you." He wasn't pleading, rather he was excited to get his future underway. He had been waiting for this moment ever since he stole the mothership, and now that it was here, he couldn't let it slip away. He was ready to be there for Lucy, any way she needed him.
Cautiously, she let him accompany her to Denise's makeshift office to tell her the news and request her transfer out of the bunker, while still being on-call as their historian. Denise was so happy about the news of her pregnancy, but hesitant to allow Flynn access to the outside world without government supervision. After all, he did break out of federal prison. Lucy made her case about Flynn and, once was approved, she left to pack. They had decided to leave when everyone went to bed because it was easier than facing their goodbyes. She sat down and wrote letters for them all to find in the morning, explaining why she was leaving. She finished packing, and left her bags by her bedroom door. Once she was sure that everyone was asleep, she placed the letters for her co-workers and went to get her bags. When she came back, walking along side Garcia Flynn, she saw Wyatt with his letter in his hand, tears falling from his eyes. As she came into focus, he looked up and the hurtful look on his face was burned into her mind. He read his letter. He knew everything. And now she had to leave before he could convince her to stay. But, of course, that's what he did. "You're leaving? With him?" She couldn't bring herself to speak the words that she needed to say, so she responded," I'm sorry, Wyatt. It's whats best." Anger apparent in his voice, he said," What's best? No! Not with him! What's best is staying here, with me, so I can take care of you. Both of you." His eyes pleading for her to listen to reason and stay where he could defend and protect the child that she was carrying.
She felt her arms lighten when she looked to see Flynn taking her bags and telling her that he'd meet her at the car. She nodded that she understood and then looked back at Wyatt. He begged," Please don't do this." She let it all go," I love you, Wyatt. But I can't live this life anymore, especially with a child! What kind of life would this be if she were to grow up around time travel? None of this makes sense, but what does is that I'm going to be a mother and I have a duty to protect her the best way I know how." She paused as she walked right up to him, kissed him as hard and as passionately as she could. She felt his arms grasp her like she was his lifeline. When she pulled away, she stared into his crystal blue eyes and said the hardest goodbye she'll ever know," I love you so much, Wyatt Logan. And I felt it with Bonnie and Clyde. So please know that this is NOT the end for us. I just have to leave for a little while, but I'll be back, with our daughter." His eyes perked when he heard that he would have a little girl. She pulled away from his tightening grasp and started walking away. She was half way to the door when he came out of his trance and saw her leaving. He dropped the letter and ran to her, picking her up in his arms and saying," Don't leave me, Lucy. I'm nothing without you. Don't go." She wanted so badly to reverse her decision, but she couldn't, So she said," Flynn will take care of us, don't worry. I love you." She slipped from his grasp one last time and opened the door. She looked back at the man she was devoted to and then walked out the door. He watched, helpless, as the door closed behind her.
Once she was out of the bunker, she felt the pull of her heart aching for her to run back to inside and jump into his arms asking for forgiveness. But she knew that, that moment would have to wait awhile. At least until she felt secure enough in the world and in her new role to bring him into it. For now, she had the comfort and security of Garcia Flynn to help her get by. It would have to be enough for now. When they got to their new home, she stepped out of the car and felt a pang of guilt wash over her. They were being moved to a beautiful white house with blue shudders and big front yard. Walking into the house, she found that it was already fully furnished. She found out that she had a personal doctor on call to help through the pregnancy and birth. 'Birth', she thought and her mind suddenly went to Wyatt. Would he be able to be there? She looked at Denise and asked," Will Wyatt be able to be there for the birth?" Denise smiled sadly and said," We will try our best to make sure he's there for you and the baby. I will be your messenger for the time being. I'll update him on your condition and make sure he sees the sonograms, but you're on your own with Flynn. Anything more, I can't guarantee." Instantly she regretted her decision to leave. But she had think that this was for the best, she needed a new life for her and the baby. She toured the rest of the house before settling into her bedroom and asking for some time alone.
Wyatt stayed up all night after Flynn and Lucy left. He was nursing a bottle of whiskey when Rufus and Jiya found him on the couch in the living room. Hunched over the bottle with a tear streaked face, he kept his head hidden from the company who joined him. Rufus, a little scared at the sight of his friend, walked over to Wyatt and asked," Hey buddy, you okay?" Without an answer, Jiya said his name and he turned. She held up 2 letters and an empty envelope. He walked over to Jiya, took the one that was addressed to him and opened it. It only took him a couple minutes to read it before he looked over a Wyatt and his heart broke. Realizing the situation, he walked over to the grieving man and took him in his arms forcibly. Wyatt tried to squirm and get out of it, but ultimately he fell into the embrace and let himself cry again. After reading hers, Jiya ran to her room and tried calling Lucy. With no luck getting Lucy to answer the phone, she left several voicemails for the girl before returning to the guys she left in the common area. She sat down next to Rufus as he tried to calm Wyatt, knowing full well what Lucy had meant to him and what he had meant to her. He knew there must have been some good reason for her to leave that Wyatt wasn't sharing. For now, he would leave it alone and wait for the right time to bring it up again. Before long, Rufus had taken the bottle out of Wyatt's hand and emptied the remaining contents before helping the soldier to his bed to sleep it off. Tucking Wyatt into bed, Rufus looked down at his friend and ached for him, knowing what it felt like to the lose the girl you love. After he left, Wyatt, took out his phone and dialed the number he had memorized. When it didn't answer, he left a voicemail," Please, Lucy, come back to me."