It was almost dark when the blue car arrived at the Topham Hall. Out of the car was Sir Topham Hatt who was displeased of what has happened not only at the quarry, but what he had learned from what the other engines told him. He was near the door.

The door opened, and it came an unhappy sigh. "Damn that Thomas for not only damaging Arry and Bert, but ran off when I tried to stop him. And damn that Emily for running off too. Where the hell are they?"

Lady Hatt walked in with an important envelope for Sir Topham Hatt, "My dear, this letter is for you. It is urgent."

"What is this?" Sir Topham Hatt opened it and his eyes widened. "Oh my God."

That envelope turn out to be from a corporation named British Union Examination House. Their job was to monitor every railways to ensure managers are following the railway procedures. They also check to see if productivity, organization, and safety are maintained. If they keep up these qualities, they will give the railway a governmental aid funding. Otherwise, if they catch any mistake like shunting yard being disorganized, or an engine being derailed, these mistakes will counted as one of the ten penalty points. If any manager happens to earn all ten penalty points, it will cost not only manager a reputation. They can fine a railway thousands of euros and possibly remove a manager from office and find a new replacement. This, unfortunately, is the case for Sir Topham Hatt.


The paper shows a list of incidents he incurred during this year from 2005-2006:

Derailed from broken telephone pole

Jam tankers left on the main line

Two engines derailed near a Ruined Castle

An engine derailed and crashed into the field

An engine derailed from going too fast around the bend

An engine derailed, resulting in spilling numerous hay bales

An engine disrupting an engine transporting an important passengers and blew the hat away

An engine crashed into the poster board

Side Note: The recent incident at the quarry have not gone unnoticed. This is the ninth time you got a penalty point. One more and you are removed from office. Unless you need to show your improvement, then I will take away the penalty points.


Below the side note section shows a property damage cost was a whopping 2,184,175 euros. Sir Topham Hatt could not believe what he is seeing. Today's incident at the quarry and Thomas and Emily being missing was bad enough. But, having to deal with a very strict, inspection corporation is way too much for him.

He ran upstairs angrily, leaving Lady Hatt confused and worried.

He went to the master bedroom, sat on the bed and put both hands in his face.

Lady Hatt came in and sat with him, "Ahh. My dear. Looks like the incident at the quarry today have troubled you. I heard it while I was cleaning the house. I decided to take a break and watch the Sudrian News Network. That is where I learned about the quarry incident."

Sir Topham Hatt nodded his head slightly, "Yes, you are right. But not just the quarry incident, neither are Thomas and Emily missing. I also have to deal with the British Union Examination House when they sent me a bad reports about what has transpired throughout the Island of Sodor this year. Oh dear. Looks like I will have to pull off my resources to repair Arry and Bert for this." His hands quivered.

Lady Hatt put her hand on her husband's back, "I am sure you find a way out of this my dear. You know. Remember the times you were convinced that you are going to be late for my birthday party and you were dirty. You did not give up on me. Remember when you were sick and I had to take over your job as a manager temporary. Then, you got really better at the end of the day. You have became very strong. No matter what happens, even if it is certain to happen, you will never give up. I still have you." She put her arms around her husband.

Sir Topham Hatt blushed and smiled a bit, "Umm... uh. Well... I still have you too. Thank you."

Lady Hatt noticed a light on a floor, emanating from outside. "Let's go take a look. This could make you better."

Both the Topham couple stepped out on a balcony and looked up at the sky. The moon shone brightly and the stars were twinkling. The fireflies floated about in the air, casting their tiny glow.

Lady Hatt looked at her husband, "What do you think of this?"

Sir Topham Hatt smiled, "Umm.. It is beautiful. So beautiful. But all of these is nothing compared to you my dear."

Lady Hatt blushed, "Aww. You're so sweet my dear. I remember the time when I was a little girl. I would often go outside to see the starry skies before bedtime."

Sir Topham Hatt turned to her, "Me too. I first remember looking at the night sky when I was a young boy back when I used to camp with my friends. That is where I first enjoyed looking at the moon."

Both the Topham couple hugged each other and looked at the moon.

"Thomas, even though you are in trouble already and went missing. Emily, you may be somewhere out there with him too. But, I hope you two are enjoying this starry scenery right now." Sir Topham Hatt thought. He heard a yawn from his wife.

"I'm getting tired my dear." Sir Topham Hatt yawned too.

"Me too. Let's go to bed."

Both the Topham couple went back inside. Then, got on a bed and went to sleep.


The next morning at 5:30 AM, Sir Topham Hatt was heading to the Knapford Station in his blue car. Despite what has happened last night, he is still displeased because of the yesterday's incident.

When he got to the Knapford Station and was about to unlock his office, he heard a puffing sound. It was Thomas and Emily. Sir Topham Hatt demanded them to explain for the commotion especially Thomas. They explained everything about Gordon and James bullying Emily and the quarry incident respectively to Sir Topham Hatt. He listened carefully and he understood. He told Thomas to stay in the shed and assign Emily to do his branch line in his absence for the whole week.

Then, Sir Topham Hatt climbed on board Emily's cab and he, Thomas and Emily set off for the Tidmouth Shed.

When they got the Tidmouth Shed, Sir Topham Hatt told the engines about two engines bullying Emily. She told the engines her whole story of how she was bossy and mean because of Gordon and James. The engines were at a complete shock of this revelation and Gordon and James now feels weak and powerless. Sir Topham Hatt gave Gordon and James an earful talk of their atrocious behavior and how they have treated Emily very badly. Then, Sir Topham Hatt ordered Donald and Douglas to take the two big engines away to the out of use siding. Before leaving, Sir Topham Hatt declared to the engines that they should never be afraid to tell if there is something wrong. He will make the sure that peace is maintained on the railway and every engines are treated as a family. Otherwise, if disrupted, they will never go unpunished. All the engines whistled in agreement.

After that, Sir Topham Hatt walked away. He may be satisfied with finding out the truth behind the quarry incident and Thomas and Emily being missing. But there is one thing he has unfinished business with. British Union Examination House.


Thank you all readers for reading this. Hope you enjoyed this.

I do not own properties relating to Thomas the Tank Engine.

Credits to AaronCottrell97 for Owner of Story Origin, ideas, etc.

Note: This is an alternate timeline of Thomas and Emily's Relationship. It is my different take. Since Sir Topham Hatt will have to cancel the funding on repairing Arry and Bert due to having to pay to the British Union Examination House for the property damage he incurred, it will be impossible for the Ironwork twins to plot against Thomas in the future.