Well, it was nice to see you, Connie.

Same here. Please take care of yourself.

Sure thing. You too.

(Steven and Connie kiss goodbye.)

See ya, Steven. *walks in her house*

*looking around for Lion* Alright, I just gotta- Huh? Where are you, Leon?

(Lion has left without Steven.)

Lion, why?!!

[Much later.]

(Steven arrives home late at night.)

*panting* F-Finally. *picks up the door handle to his house* I-I'm home. *opens the door and walks in*

(Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl were sitting on the couch waiting for him, as soon as they see him walk through the door they quickly stand up and run to him.)

Steven, have you seen what time it is?!? Where have you been?!

We were starting to get worried!

Don't just disappear.

I'm so sorry, guys. I was at Connie's house. Leon disappeared without me noticing, so I had no choice but to walk here.

You could've at least texted us.

Well, as it happens, my cell phone battery ran out and I left it charging in my room.

Oh, right. *adjusts her visors* That's a probability I didn't see.

The important thing is that you're here and you're okay.

Yup.

So, how's it going, bro?

What have you been up to?

Just chilling.

*thumbs up* Neat.

So, uhhh, have you decided yet?

What exactly?

You know, whether to make the trip again or not.

Just know that as your family, whatever decision you make, you can be sure that we'll always support you in everything, Steven.

Exactly.

Yuh-huh.

Well, after giving it some thought.

... *expectantly*

I've decided to stay here, with you.

What the-?!

Are you serious?!

What's the reason for this decision?

I've lived in Beach City practically since I was born, and staying here doesn't mean I'm going to get stuck in any way, I can have a good future here.

...

At first I just left hoping for self-discovery, but deep down I felt lonely being so far away from everyone... In the end, what I discovered was that I need you very much, and you need me too. That's what a family is all about, isn't it? Always being together, through thick and thin.

*moved by Steven's words* Oh, Steven

*moved too* Man.

Of course! We'll always be your family.

We'll always take care of you and help you with whatever you need.

We'll always be here with you, loving you.

You'll never be alone, Steven.

*tears up* G-Guys, I love you so much!

*tearfully* We love you so much too, Steven!

(In tears, Steven and the Gems give each other a big, loving group hug.)

【background music.】

🎶We are the Crystal Gems

We'll always save the day

And if you think we can't

We'll always find a way

That's why the people of this world believe in

Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl and Steven!🎶

(Then the star iris zooms in on Steven and the Gems.)

(The star iris opens up, showing the New Little Homechool 2 shortly after Steven's return to Earth, a mysterious Gem can be seen walking down a corridor to stand in front of Emerald's cell.)

You're finally here. You sure took your time.

I apologize for the delay, ma'am. Steven just left and I was-

Enough talk. Just do what you came here to do, will ya?

Right away!

(The Gem walks over to the cell's control panel and disables the force field that's keeping Emerald locked in.)

I'M... *walks out of her cell* FREE!!!!