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Even after Gordon causes the Resonance Cascade and sends the world into hell, that doesn't mean that he can't have a moment of respite together with his dysfunctional (and murderous) partners.
  • Tommy. He's just so darn adorable.
  • After Gordon loses his right hand after Benrey and Bubby turn him into the HECU, and nearly gets used as a skinsuit for Dr. Coomer's clones who wish to escape into "The World In His Dreams.", Tommy still tries to comfort him with some soda. Compared to his compatriots, Tommy seems to be always there to help Gordon when he needs it.
    • Additionally, immediately after the fight with all Coomer's clones, when the OG Coomer arrives, he moves to reassure Gordon that he's not gonna hurt him, telling Gordon he should sit down when he's about to fall over.
    Dr. Coomer: Don't let my bloody form frighten you, Gordon. It's me, your friend, Dr Coomer!
  • Gordon and the science team getting a Dance Party Ending at a Chuck E. Cheese's. After the hell they went through, they deserve it.
  • Dr. Coomer's message after the credits. Doubles as a Tear Jerker.
    Dr. Coomer: Hello? Testing, testing... Is... Is this thing on? Ah! Hello Gordon!... I'm... a-assuming that's your real name. You wouldn't lie to us. Would you? Well.. You finally did it! You survived the resonance cascade! You brought us all to hell and back, alive! You made it to the ultimate birthday bash at the end of the world! You beat the video game! And... now I imagine you'll... shut it down. Move on with your life. Onwards and upwards ay, Gordon? I don't... know... how much longer I have to send this to you so I'll try to keep it brief. Not my specialty. Perhaps this is presumptuous of me but... Must this really be the end of our time together? Perhaps you could take the science team's data, transfer us somewhere else, hmm? Now... It doesn't have to be Super Punch-Out™ for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System™. Maybe a USB drive, or a... spare floppy disk. You could take us with you! We could see the world! We could... *throat clearing* I'm... getting ahead of myself, surely. Welp! The option's always there! You changed our lives, Gordon. I'd like to think it was for the better. And I don't know what's going to happen to us once you exit the game for good. But I know we'll never forget you. I hope you won't forget us. Well... This is where I get off... Goodbye Gordon!
    • What's more, during the post-stream Wayne heavily hinted that "Gordon" might just do that. During the cast Q&A he confirmed that more A.I series would indeed be happening.
  • This bit from when the Science Team is stuck in Xen.
    Dr. Coomer: As long as I’m by your side, Gordon, I’m ready for anything!
    Dr. Freeman: (Pats Dr. Coomer on the shoulder) Same to you, man.

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