Chapter 1

It was an average day at Pontypandy Fire Station. Station Officer Steele was counting papers in his office. Sam was chatting with Penny in the kitchen, while Elvis cooked dinner. He hummed a tune as he cooked. Ellie and Arnold were busy cleaning Venus downstairs. Steele suddenly heard a knock on his door. Chief Fire Officer Boyce walked in, "ah hello Norris, I've come to talk to you about something very intriguing." He said. "Yes? What is it?" Steele asked, setting down his papers. "I've arranged a camping trip in California, for you and two of your firefighters." Boyce continued. "California?" Steele questioned, "Yes. Now who will you be taking with you?" Boyce asked impatiently. Steele thought for a second, "I'll take Sam and Firefighter Morris. That way I'm taking experienced firefighters with me. But who will replace us while we're gone?" Steele said. "I will have replacements for them and I will be filling your slot," Boyce said, "oh and one more thing. You're leaving tomorrow afternoon so be ready." Boyce said turning towards the door. Steele followed him up the stairs to the kitchen.

"We're going where?" Penny said. "California, you'll be camping there with Station Officer Steele and Sam for 1 week then you will return home. It's a reward for your hard work and just a break." Boyce said. "Then why don't you take Elvis? He's been here longer than me." Penny said. I was true, Elvis had been in Pontypandy longer than she had, he originally worked in Newtown but moved to Pontypandy after a couple visits. She'd really liked working there and was glad she made the decision to work at Pontypandy. "Yes but I thought you would be a bet fit because…" Steele let his sentence hang, Elvis had earbuds in so he couldn't hear the conversation, he was humming along to the song and sort of dancing to it as well. "You're more mature I guess I should say," Steele said. "Well this sounds fun I can't wait, but I don't know how a feel being that far away for a whole week." Sam said. "It'll be fine, just enjoy yourselves, you three will leave tomorrow at 12 for the airport, your plane leaves at 2, got it? And you'll be flying first class!" Boyce said as he walked down the stairs, Steele followed him. Penny and Sam turned to see Elvis, "I don't think he even knows they were up here," Sam said chuckling. "Nope!" Penny laughed.