The episode is structured around the concept of . It transitions the characters from the immediate fallout of the "four years later" jump into a more stable, yet still uncertain, adulthood.
The episode is famous for its cliffhanger ending, which left fans speculating for months about which woman Lucas called at the airport. Cultural Impact [S5E18] What Comes After the Blues
A visit from a "ghost from her past" provides news that shifts her perspective, further complicating her ongoing feelings for Lucas. The episode is structured around the concept of