The next morning, Scott taxied the family jet onto the runway and looked across at Virgil before glancing back into the plane's seating area where Kayo was leaning back in her chair.

"Ready to go Virgil?"

"Take her up bro."

Scott pushed the thrusters forward and the jet picked up speed before launching off the end of the runway making Kayo gasp, he looked back at her with a wink.

"You always do that! You always leave it to last minute."

"Sorry sweetheart, but you know I'd never let it fall off the end."

Kayo laughed and closed her eyes again, "wake me when we get there."

Scott relaxed into his seat, "you ok Virgil? You don't seem yourself."

Virgil nodded, "I'm just worried about Lizzie and Elle, all of them really. Such a horrible thing to go through."

"We went through it, bro."

"You know what I mean. Elle and Rey had to watch their friend get hurt, and Rey saw her friend's dad die. It's so traumatic."

"I guess so. I'm sure Lizzie will be ok, why not invite Elle and Rey back with us and their parents?"

"This soon after?"

"Right now Virgil, I think they just want friends and comfort. And Elle needs you, she hovers around you, don't think I didn't notice on the cruise."

"She does?"

"She's in love with you Virgil, you do feel the same right?"

"Of course I do, I mean..." He paused and blushed slightly making Scott laugh.

"You slept with her, didn't you? Way to go Romeo."

"Urgh shut up, you sound like Gordon."

"Maybe he's got a few slogans from me then," Scott shrugged, "huh, I don't care what you two did details wise, just don't hurt her."

"Scott, I promised her that the relationship wouldn't end after the cruise and I stick by that."

Scott reached up and cut the engine speed, "we're approaching the hospital, wake Kayo up for me, please. Oh and good, I want you two together."

Virgil smiled, "bro you know you can't land here?"

"I know. We're landing at the small private airport and I've hired a car to drive back to the hospital in," Scott winked as the jet turned to face the runway.

"Always a plan," Virgil rubbed Kayo's shoulder to wake her up, "K?"

"Uh huh?" Kayo opened her eyes slowly, "we're there?"

"Yep. We're just approaching the runway."

"Runway?"

"Your boyfriend always has a plan up his sleeve," Virgil looked up towards the cockpit.

"That's him," Kayo sat up with a smile.

"You know I can hear both of you?"

"Yep," Virgil sat back in the co-pilot seat, "you taking her down or not?"

"Patience," Scott called the tower for permission to land, "thanks, tower."

The jet landed, and the trio walked down the steps to the waiting Mercedes, Scott got into the driver's side and waited for Virgil and Kayo to close their doors before stepping down on the gas pedal.

"Don't speed Scott."

"I'm not and won't, don't worry Kayo."

Kayo curled up on the backseat, "how comes Virgil gets front seat?"

Virgil smirked, "someone has to keep an eye on his driving."

Scott snarled, "I got my driving certificate before any of you."

"Ya, but Alan got to drive FAB1 and fly her, it only took him one lesson, for you, it was two," Virgil laughed.

"Very funny, it took you three goes Virgil."

"I had stuff on between lessons, I had a recital on one of them remember? Which you came to."

"I remember that recital, you almost tripped over the piano stool," Kayo smirked, "but the performance itself was great."

"Thanks, Kayo, I needed reminding that I almost fell."

Scott turned into the hospital car park and eased the brake pedal down, "let's go guys. Looks like Penelope is still here, Gordon is missing out."

"Ha, you stole my tease, Scott."

Kayo rolled her eyes as she closed the door, "you guys are so mean, just leave Gordon alone."

"But he's so fun to tease," Scott whined with big eyes then winced as Kayo elbowed him, "alright then."

Virgil checked the time, "it's still visiting hours. I'll text Elle to make sure she's here. You two go ahead."

Scott nodded, "sure bro, come on Kayo."

Kayo followed Scott to reception and signed in, she shuddered slightly and Scott looked at her.

"What's wrong babe?"

"I don't like hospitals, they always remind me of when I had to say goodbye to my dad."

Scott wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pulled her to his side to kiss her forehead, "we'll be out of here soon, I promise."

Virgil joined them, "Elle's with Lizzie. Kayo, are you alright sis?"

Kayo nodded, "yes, I just don't like hospitals very much. I'm ok," she smiled, "let's go and see Lizzie."

Elle sat by Lizzie's bedside keeping one ear on the steady beat of the heart monitor, she looked across at Rey who's head was resting on the bed covers, she heard familiar voices and reached across to make sure Rey was awake, she looked around and smiled as Virgil entered the room.

"Virgil."

Virgil smiled and caught her in his arms, "hey Elle, it's so good to see you, how's Lizzie?"

"Still steady, but she hasn't woken up yet."

Zack stood by the window with Clara, "we take it in turns to visit, the doctors say that although she's not responsive, she can probably sense if the room is too crowded."

Scott walked in with Kayo, "no changes then?"

Elle hugged him, "no, but she's stable according to the doctor."

Scott squeezed her shoulders, "she'll be ok. Where's Kate?"

"At the hotel, she needed sleep. The poor woman is exhausted," Chloe sighed, "she's been here all hours, well, as many as she's been allowed."

Kayo nodded, "is there anything we can do?"

Chloe shook her head, "ah dear, I don't think you can. You've done so much for us already."

Virgil smiled as he wrapped his arms around Elle again, "we just tried to do what was best for her."

Rey smiled tearfully, "all those things I said to her, I'm a horrible friend."

"No, you're not love," Chloe kissed the top of her daughter's head.

A nurse knocked on the door, "excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but visiting hours are closed now."

Patrick nodded, "thank you. We're at the hotel across the road if you'd like to stay over?"

Scott smiled, "thank you very much. Is that alright?"

"Of course it is Scott," Clara stood up and gathered her coat and bag up, "come on, we don't want to be told twice."

Virgil chuckled, "they're tough here?"

"Very, especially about visitors," Zack smirked as he followed Clara out.

Elle stroked Lizzie's hair back, "see you tomorrow Liz."

Virgil kissed Elle's forehead, "come on Elle."

Rey was the last to leave with her parents and she looked back at Lizzie again, "please wake up Liz, please."

Chloe held her hand as they walked out, "you'll get her back love, Dad and I won't leave here until she does, we'll keep paying for that hotel room until she does wake."

"Thanks, mum," Rey wiped her tears away, "thank you."

Patrick walked with them, "we're not going back to England without her."

The group went back to the hotel and sat down in the bar-room for a drink and food, Elle glanced at Virgil next to her then across to her parents.

"Mum, Dad? I have a crazy request?"

Virgil raised an eyebrow, "Elle?"

"Elle? What's going on?"

"Well, I just wondered if I could continue my studies in New Zealand for a year? I want to be closer to Virgil."

Rey's eyebrows shot up, "Elle that's so far away from all of us, even Lizzie."

"I know but I love him, and I don't think I can do a long distance relationship."

Zack sighed, "are you really serious about this Elle?"

"I am."

"You can live with us, that shouldn't be a problem."

Scott frowned, "Virgil, I love Elle too, I think we all do but living with us? Our lives are so hectic."

"I'd be out every day studying music, it won't be a problem. I just need somewhere to go to on holidays and stuff."

Kayo chuckled, "I know this isn't the best thing to say but, this conversation has definitely changed."

Clara shook her head, "the other side of the world Elle, what's in New Zealand for you?"

"Music opportunities, scenery and of course Virgil near me."

"And where will you be living?" Zack asked, his voice taking a sudden deep change.

"Dad, don't take that tone with me, I'm serious about doing this. I'll be living in student housing except for holidays."

"Then what?" Clara asked.

Virgil squeezed her hand under the table, "Clara, Zack. The idea sounds crazy but I wouldn't let a single thing happen to her, she can stay on the island with us during her breaks, I promise. Scott, say something please?"

Scott let out a sigh, "I'm speechless, how long have you been planning this?"

"Yes that's what I'd like to know too," Zack crossed his arms.

"On the cruise," Elle answered quietly.

Scott nodded, "well as Virgil says, we'll look after her, it doesn't take us long at all to get to New Zealand. Plus Virgil is a musician, he'll help her out with stuff I'm sure."

Elle nodded, "I just love him too much mum, dad, I can't be without him. Not for a whole year, or possibly more. And I don't want us to move from England so I'd do this for education. Take a gap year or an exchange trip."

Rey coughed, "I think this sounds like a great idea. The experience would be wonderful."

Patrick smiled at Clara, "Clara, have some faith in your daughter, she'll be fine. Trust me, I'm your brother."

Clara sighed, "I know. Alright Elle, but it won't be sudden."

"I'll pay for her," Virgil spoke up, "easily."

Patrick raised an eyebrow, "so you're rich then?"

Virgil nodded and looked at Kayo and Scott, "we all are, thanks to Dad."

"You would pay all her expenses?"

"Yes. I could probably get her a job too."

Elle gasped, "Virgil that's too much, I have to earn my own money. Why are you doing this?"

"Because I love you, Elle."

Clara felt her phone buzz and read the text, "oh my god!"

"What?" Rey squeaked.

"She's woken up! Lizzie has woken up!"

Kayo grinned, "That's wonderful. Can we go and see her?"

"Not today, they've said to come and see her tomorrow, for now, they'll run some tests and stuff. They've said Kate can go over, I'll go and tell her now. See you later, Elle we haven't finished discussing this."

Elle sank down and buried her head in her arms, "Urgh."

Zack sighed, "Elle, this is a huge decision. Look it's 9 pm, let's get rooms sorted."

Scott stood up, "Kayo I'll get us a room."

"Virgil, you can stay with me if you'd like?" Elle asked looking warily at her dad.

"I can't stop you. Do whatever is easiest."

Elle watched her dad go, "what have I done?"

"Followed your gut and heart," Virgil kissed her cheek, "do you have an extra bed?"

"Well, it's a double."

Virgil nodded, "sounds good to me."

Elle smiled as she took his hand in hers, "I hope I'm doing the right thing with this New Zealand idea."

"You bet you are. I think it's a wonderful idea," Virgil followed Elle up to the hotel room leaving the others behind, he smiled at the interior, "this is cosy."

"It is isn't it?" Elle smiled as she stretched out on the bed, "look away a second?"

Virgil smirked, "no problem."

Elle got changed quickly into her pyjamas and brushed her hair out, she smiled as Virgil emerged from the ensuite in just his boxers, "come here."

Virgil walked over and wrapped his arms around her shivering slightly as her cold fingers brushed over his stomach muscles, they cuddled up under the duvet together and Elle sighed happily as Virgil sang softly into her ear.