the epilogue shows kaminski visiting shannon, who was crippled as a result of the gunshot wound to his back and has been refusing any therapy or rehabilitation. kaminski has been reinstated into the fbi, and his reunion with amy has now led to her being pregnant. kaminski wants shannon to be godfather to the child, but only if shannon will attempt to walk. shannon cannot walk easily at first and angrily asks kaminski to leave him be, but then kaminski tells shannon he must show the same strength that made him a good father to blair. inspired by the love for his son and his gratitude to kaminski, shannon makes a strong effort and eventually manages to walk a few feet on his own, embraced by a smiling kaminski.