on the right, sitting next to him in the cockpit, his young boy, ruben flowers iii.her's footsteps. for years, ruben iii would dream of becoming a pilot like his father, watching him head to work in his uniform, that father bringing his young son with him every chance he got. this year ruben iii officially became a pilot for southwest airlines, the same as his father. tonight, after 31 years, his father is now retiring. but there was one more dream father and son had, to pilot a flight together, and on dad's final flight, southwest documenting the moment. walking to that flight together, their arms around each other, boarding with a thumb's up, checking the controls. passengers then hearing about it and cheering. the captain saying it's time to go. >> thank you. he doesn't know we're late. we got to get out of here. >> and right here tonight, the retired pilot and proud father. >> it was an awesome feeling flying my last flight with my son. follow your dreams. never give up on them. >> and joining us tonight ruben iii, the new pilot, proud to continue his father's le