John carefully made his way to the mattress. Alan was already asleep. For John, it wasn't so easy to get to sleep. Alan was used to sleep in one room with Gordon, but John was sleeping alone since the last eight years. He looked at the iron ceiling and listen at Alans breathing. At twelve o 'clock, John finally closed his eyes.

He was in a car. The sun shined in his face. Tears were rolling of his cheeks. You don't need to cry John. His mother said. It was an accident, Scott didn't mean it. He looked at his thumb. It was a bit blue and it hurt. This was the result of making Scott angry during a game of baseball. Oh no, the traffic's shut. His mother said. The car slowly stopped. Must be some accident or something. She said
Mom, does my thumb has to be operated? he asked. Of course not honey. Mom said. Who told you that? Virgill did. He said shaky. Suddenly they heard sirens. His mother looked into her mirror. She could see a car being chased by a police car getting close to them. Stay calm John. His mother said. They are only going to pass us.

Alan woke up. He turned to John and saw that his brother was turning around in his blankets and was sweating heavily. Alan didn't know what to do. Should he wake John or should he go back to sleep and ignore it…

The two cars were almost near them and he was sure the cars would pass them at high speed. But that didn't happen. A few meter from their car, the chased car lost control and flew against theirs. He was smacked against the side of the car and felt a huge pain in his left arm. It was about ages before they finally stood still. He slowly opened his eyes. The front window was gone, splattered into millions of little pieces on the road. Mom, I'm scared. He whispered. He looked at his left. His mother was lying on the wheel, with her face down. Mom? He carefully pushed against his mother's arm with his right arm. His mother fell to the door and now he could see her face. It was covered in blood and her eyes were looking straight at him…

John woke up and sat straight up. His first reaction was to look at Alan. His brother was still asleep, lying with his back towards him. Or so he thought. Alan was still awake, but didn't want to let John know. Alan heard how his brother turned around and went back to sleep.

It was three o'clock when the alarm went off. Before Alan even was sitting up, John was already at the monitors.

What's happening? Alan asked.

The volcano on Hawaii has erupted. John said.

Thunderbird 5 for Tracy Island, does anyone copy? He said into the monitor.

Yes, what's up? Gordons voice sounded.

The volcano in Hawaii had erupted. John said.

They could see the other brothers and their dad running to the pictures.

We're on our way. Gordon said.

The monitor turned off and John rolled his chair to the huge monitor. The green arrow was a sign that the Thunderbird 2 was heading towards Hawaii.

You can go back to bed if you want Alan. He said. Or you can stay whatever you want.

Alan looked at the tired and sweaty face of his brother. I'll stay. He said.

Alright, come over here and keep an eye at this for me. John said.

Alan rolled his chair next to Johns.

Make sure you let me know when this number becomes lower then 100. John said.

Alan looked at the screen. It were the Thunderbird 2 and 1 with the number 134 next to it.

How big is that volcano? Jeffs voice sounded.

Not that big. John said. But there's a village nearby so you have to secure those people first dad.

FAB John. Jeff said.

Alan saw that the number was decreased rapidly. It was now at 112.

Suddenly there was a lot of noise on the monitor.

What's that? Alan asked.

Nothing. John lied badly. Keep focusing on those numbers.

Thunderbird 5 to Thunderbird 1, can you hear me Scott? John asked.

They waited a few minutes, the only sound their beating hearts and holding breaths.

I'm in the water John. They could hear Scott saying.

Keep calm Scott. John said. Is there water in your cockpit? John asked.

Alan couldn't believe John was staying so calm.

Thank goodness not. Scott said.

I'll let dad know you're okay. John said.

He pushed two buttons in and now Alan could hear his fathers voice.

John, where's Scott? Jeff asked.

He's in the water dad. John said. But he's alright, there's no water in the Thunderbird.

We've loaded all the villagers. Jeff said. Give me the coordinates.

Alan listened how his brother gave his father the directions.

Alan, what is the engine power? John asked.

Alan totally forgot to look. Uhm…108 John. He said.

John, there's coming water in the cockpit! Scott suddenly bursted.

Keep calm Scott. John said. Dad's coming your way.

How do you manage to keep so darn calm when your brother is almost drowning? Scott asked.

John faked a little laugh. Someone has to keep you from crying like a baby Scotty.

Hahaha. Scott said. I'm glad it's not Virgill I'm talking to.

Yeah, you'd probably had to keep him from panicking. John said. Another fake laugh slipped his mouth.

I can see Thunderbird 2! Scott said happy.

You see, you'll be fine. John said. I'll talk to you in the morning.

FAB John. Scott said.

John turned the monitor off and sighed deeply. His face was paler then before.

Are you all right? Alan asked

Yeah, I'm fine. John said with a strangely careful voice. You better go back to bed, or dad will be cross with me.

Alan nodded and walked to the bedroom. He had a huge headache. Alan was just in bed when he heard John running to the bathroom. He had an idea why John could stay so calm when everyone was panicking, he just kept it inside him.