Breathtaking one minute, heart in the mouth stuff the next.
It wasn't the result Luke 'The Nuke' Littler wanted, but he will surely be back on the Ally Pally stage many, many times in the years ahead to take us on another scintillating journey.
All the ups and downs felt in Wednesday night's final can be summed up in these brilliant pictures by PA:
A bit of frustration (Image: PA Wire)
Get in! (Image: PA)
Supporters getting giddy at the St Helens Darts Academy where Luke Littler honed his skills (Image: PA Wire)
Let's stay calm everybody (Image: PA Wire)
A tough watch for Luke Littler's mum, Lisa (Image: PA Wire)
Aaaaggghhhh! (Image: PA Wire)
Back in the fight (Image: PA Wire)
All things considered, delighted to pick up the runner-up prize in his debut PDC World Darts Championship (Image: PA Wire)
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