Another day dawned on the decks of the CARPATHIA. Jack and Rose were filled with excitement. There was talk that they would dock tonight. Jack would finally be home after so many years of drifting. Rose would be starting a new life. Both were most overjoyed that they would finally be together somewhere that they could call their own.

As the day progressed into night Jack and Roses hopes were recognized. The CARPATHIA was pulling into New York harbor just as predicted. A steady drizzle cascaded down on the passengers. Rose walked ahead of Jack towards the rail of the ship. She became hypnotized by what loomed above her.

The Statue of Liberty stood strong and confident shinning her light across all of New York. Rose had seen it many times before, but this time it held a special meaning for her. Jack stood a few feet behind Rose, he was astounded by her actions. He knew how important this moment was to her. The sight of his love at this moment brought a tear to his eye. He was so proud of her and everything that she had done. In the past week she had given up and deserted everything she had ever known. She had thrown it all away for him, but Jack thought more importantly that she had done it for herself.

Rose was so distracted that she hadn't even noticed the officer who stood beside her at this moment."Can I take your name please love?" she looked at him with a new sense of confidence."Dawson, Rose Dawson." Then she turned her attentions back to the harbor.

When Jack heard Rose give her name he couldn't believe how lucky he was to have found such a remarkable women. He began to walk towards her but was quickly stopped by the same officer."May I have your name sir?" Jack answered him but his gazed remained locked on Rose. "Jack Dawson."

Jack finally reached Rose he stood behind her and they both let the significance of the moment sink in. Eventually Rose turned and looked into Jacks eyes. She saw the man she loved and would always love supporting her and guiding her as an equal. Jack saw the most beautiful women in the world, who at this very moment was at her most radiant. Her eyes shown with a confidence and strength unlike any women he had even seen. Gone was the young girl he had rescued. Before him stood a women like no other in the world. She was his and he was hers. They belonged to each other.

Just as the ship docked Jack and Rose kissed, a long slow deep kiss. At last it was their turn to leave the ship. They left behind everything that had ever hurt them. As they took a final walk down the ramp Rose hesitated before completely stepping off. Jack turned to her. "What's wrong?"

Rose looked at Jack her eyes were filled with tears, but not like the tears she had shed in the past. Those had been tears of pain and sorrow. These were tears of joy and freedom."I told you I was getting off with you." Rose took the final step towards her new life and out of her old.