And here's part 2 of 'Arrival'!

I hope you enjoy! Thomas the Tank Engine and its characters don't belong to me.

Edward pulled into the yard and he was uncuppled from his train. He had left the docks a while ago, and he noticed the lack of activity from Kat, and she was unusually quiet. She didn't even say 'hi' to anyone he puffed by. He went by Gordon again and the bigger blue tender engine had given him a look of confusion and surprise. Why? He'd thought Gordon would start laughing again at his stupid new job. He brushed it off and he went off to start shunting a few cars. But then, the Fat Controller came by, he looked just as confused as Gordon earlier, and even a bit cross.

"Edward, I had gotten a call from the Docks Manager saying that he found Katherine running about the docks. She was looking for you." He said, looking even more cross as he explained the situation.

Edward was surprised, he left Katherine by herself at the docks! He felt terrible, "I'm sorry, Sir..." He also wanted to argue that the job was stupid and unnecessary in the first place but he kept his mouth shut.

Sir Topahm Hatt sighed, "Oh, Edward, I understand that this special was a bit dumb and that it made you somewhat of a laughing stock. But, this was also a very big responsibility and very important to me that Katherine would be left in your care. You are one of my most reliable engines and there was a huge reason why you were chosen to carry out this job." He explained gently. Edward understood, but he had one more question.

"But, Sir, why does it have to be an engine? Can't you hire an actual babysitter?" He asked carefully. The Fat Controller sighed once again and took off his top hat, looking sad. Edward was surprised.

"I cannot give you any details, Edward, but I'm afraid it's because of her sensitive nature towards other people. She's always been anxious about meeting new people and I was afraid of how she would handle moving to a new home. Especially after the tragedy that took away her parents..." He paused. Edward's eyes widened in shock, he had no idea...Sir Topahm Hatt continued, putting his top hat back on, "I can't trust that the people on this island would welcome her as warmly as my engines would. You've all been very kind to others and new face on the island doesn't make much of a difference. That is why I trusted you with her, because I believed you would take this as seriously as you would with any other job." He finished explaining. Edward thought about this new information for a bit. The Fat Controller trusted him with an important job that also meant a lot to the Fat Controller and he blew it. Then, he became determined

"I promise, Sir, I won't let you down next time." He promised. Sir Topahm Hatt shook his head.

"I'm afraid there may not be a next time, after this, Katherine may not even come outside of the office again." Edward frowned, the Fat Controller climbed in his cab, "But, let's go pick her up." Edward let out a 'peep, peep' of his whistle and pulled out of yard and towards the docks.

Upon arriving, the Docks Manager was waiting for them. He looked cross as well. Edward slowed to a stop and the Fat Controller jumped out of his cab. The two talked for a bit and then the Docks Manger gestured to his office nearby. He and Sir Topahm Hatt walked inside. Edward was waiting impatiently for them to come back out for a while. Salty had come by and asked him what was going on, but Edward only said it was 'business'. After another ten minutes or so, Sir Topahm Hatt walked out, Katherine was next to him and his arm was wrapped around her shoulders. They were both followed by the Docks Manager. The young girl looked upset and scared, and seeing that look on her face made Edward feel even worse. The Fat Controller helped Kat into Edward's cab and he climbed in afterwards. No word was spoken. He was given the okay to go and Edward puffed out of the docks and back to Knapford.

Upon arriving, Sir Topahm Hatt jumped out and Kat followed slowly after him. The Fat Controller told Edward to head back to the sheds for the day and Edward hesitantly puffed back to his shed. Henry and Gordon were already there, the green tender engine was asleep while the other was almost there. Edward went around on the turntable and backed into his shed next to Gordon's. It was getting dark and he knew he should sleep, but he couldn't stop thinking about what he did today. It was a silly job to watch over Kat but it was also important to the Fat Controller, and he screwed it all up. As those thoughts swirled around in his mind, it somehow lulled him to sleep.

The next morning, Edward had just woken up when the Fat Controller had come over to the sheds and, what do you know, Katherine was with him. Seemingly just as cheerful as she was yesterday. Sir Topahm Hatt addressed his engines, "There is going to be a minor change in jobs from now on. As you likely know, Edward was tasked with keeping an eye on my niece, Katherine, yesterday. But there was an incident yesterday regarding this assignment..." Edward frowned at the mention, but the Fat Controller continued, "So, I realized that maybe one engine cannot have this responsibility on their own, so we have set up a schedule. One of you will watch her today and another will watch her tomorrow and so on. So, that way, you will all will be put in charge of her at some point or another." He smiled. Gordon rolled his eyes in annoyance. Edward's eyes brightened. Kat had finally noticed his presence and she smiled at him brightly. The Fat Controller had even explained that Edward will start and left. Edward spoke up finally.

"But, I thought you were mad at me for leaving you alone." He said. Katherine laughed.

"A little, but I can't stay mad at anyone for long."

"I'm so sorry, though, I had no idea how important this was to you and your uncle."

"That's okay, Ed, I know you won't do it again." She giggled and climbed into Edward's cab. This brought a smile to Edward's face and he puffed slowly out of the sheds to start the day.

Yeet ^^