FORREST. And every night, we read a book.

And every night, we read a book.

He's so smart, Jenny. You'd be so

proud of him. I am. He, uh, wrote a

letter, and he says I can't read it.

I'm not supposed to, so I'll just

leave it here for you.

Forrest places the letter down at the grave marker, next to

fresh flowers. The name on the envelope reads: " Mom." Forrest

steps back and looks down at the grave.

FORREST

Jenny, I don't know if Momma was

right or if, if it's Lieutenant Dan.

I don't know if we each have a

destiny, or if we're all just floating

around accidental-like on a breeze,

but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe

both is happening at the same time.

I miss you, Jenny. If there's anything

you need, I won't be far away.

As Forrest walks away, a flock of birds flies overhead and

lands in the tree. Forrest turns and watches.

EXT. ROAD - MORNING

Forrest walks with Forrest Jr. for the bus. The bus drives

toward them.

FORREST

Here's your bus. Okay.

Forrest pulls " Curious George" out of Forrest Jr.'s backpack.

FORREST

Hey, I know this.

FORREST JR.

I'm gonna show that for show-and-

tell because grandma used to read it

to you.

Forrest looks at the book. The feather from the beginning of

the movie drops out of the book, unnoticed.

FORREST

My favorite book.

The bus comes to a stop. The door opens.

FORREST

Well...

Forrest puts the book back into Forrest Jr.'s backpack and

hands it to him.

FORREST

...okay. Hey, there you go.

Forrest Jr. walks toward the bus. Forrest stands up.

FORREST

Hey, Forrest. Don't... I wanted to

tell you I love you.

FORREST JR.

I love you too, Daddy.

FORREST

I'll be right here when you get back.

Forrest Jr. looks into the bus and at the bus driver. It is

the same bus driver, only older now, who drove Forrest to

school when he was a young boy.

SCHOOLD BUS DRIVER

You understand this is the bus to

school now, don't you?

FORREST JR.

Of course, and you're Dorothy Harris

and I'm Forrest Gump.

Forrest Jr. looks over and waves to his father. Forrest nods

approvingly.

Forrest Jr. gets on the bus. The bus pulls away. Forrest

stands next to the mailbox.

Forrest sits down. The camera cranes down, revealing the

feather as it lies at Forrest's feet.

A gust of wind picks the feather up. The feather floats up

into the air.

Forrest sits at the side of the road. The feather floats

higher into the air.

The feather soars up into the sky and travels up and down,

then covers the camera lens.

THE END