diff --git a/doomsday/plugins/common/src/fi_lib.c b/doomsday/plugins/common/src/fi_lib.c
index 19b0a5c198..131b987a7a 100644
--- a/doomsday/plugins/common/src/fi_lib.c
+++ b/doomsday/plugins/common/src/fi_lib.c
@@ -478,6 +478,7 @@ int Hook_FinaleScriptStop(int hookType, int finaleId, void* parameters)
         S_MapMusic(gameEpisode, gameMap);
         HU_WakeWidgets(-1 /* all players */);
         G_BeginMap();
+        Pause_End(); // skip forced period
     }
     return true;
 }