Chapter 39: Echoes of Eternity: The New Frontier

The quantum foam dissipated, and Jack, Kate, and Tesla found themselves back in the familiar surroundings of the Temporal Division headquarters. But something was different. The air hummed with a new energy, and the holographic displays showed timelines that shifted and merged in ways they had never seen before.

Director Hawthorne approached, his expression a mix of relief and confusion. "Detectives, Dr. Tesla... welcome back. Though I'm not entirely sure what we're welcoming you back to."