The Wedding

Chapter 36: Dad Arriving

A few hours later Jeff arrived in Tracy One with Robyn. As soon as Jeff had completed his post flight checks Lady Penelope and Parker met the pair at the airport. Robyn had started asking questions while they are waiting on them both to arrive.

"Granddad?"

"Yes sweetie, you ok?" Asked Jeff as he picked his Granddaughter up into his arms because he knew that Robyn was a little bit worried.

"Are mum and Dad ok? How come they aren't picking us up?" She yawned slightly as she spoke.

"Oh your parents are fine Robyn. They have been really busy but I am sure they can't wait to see you. I can tell that they have missed you lots, were you Ok with Uncle Gordon last night? He called me to tell me that you had a nightmare." Jeff knew he shouldn't lie to her but right now there was no point in scaring her.

"Yeah he did, he even told me a story before I fell back asleep again." said Robyn with a little joy in her wee voice.

"Well we are about to go and see your parents now because here is Auntie Penny and Uncle Parker to take us." said Jeff as Penelope and Parker pulled up in FAB1.

"Auntie Penny!"

"Are you being a good girl for Granddad my darling?"

"I was guess what, I got to spend lots of time with my uncles and Uncle Gordy is the best so far." said Robyn while she put her head on Jeff's knee rest as they climbed into the car.

"Are you tired Robyn?"

"Yes can I go to sleep? Wake me when we are going to see mummy and Daddy." Jeff waited until Robyn had fallen asleep before he asked about Virgil,

"Ok Jeff before you start asking about Virgil. There has been no change. He still needs to stay for a few days still but he is holding out ok."

"That's good at least, have they started the wedding hunting yet?" Asked Jeff he was trying anything to get his mind off of his son's condition.

"No they were going to start on that today. It seems to me every time things start looking up for them there is always something to pull them down instead." said Lady Penelope

"Oh I am sure they will both be fine Penny. After all we are here to back them up."

"Ok Jeff I know that look, what have you got in that lovely mind of yours?"

"Well after we go to the hospital and check on them both what if we posed as Virgil and Jo to get this wedding booked? As you say, we don't know how long Virgil will need to stay in the hospital for. This will definitely speed things up."

"You know Jeff that is not a bad idea. Maybe me and John could do it instead." Penny said as she thought about it.

"Why?" Jeff asked with disbelief in his voice.

"All I am saying is that John would pass a Virgil because he is only a couple of years older than him."

"I guess you are right."

Back at the hospital both John and Jo finally went in to see Virgil. He was sitting up as best he could and seemed alert, tired but alert.

"Hey Virgil, how are you feeling?"John questioned his brother.

"I feel as if TB1 has landed on me but I am not too bad. I guess it could have been worse; I just really want to get out of here. Where's Jo?"

"She is right outside bro." said John as he pulled Jo in by the hand.

"Jo are you ok honey?"

"Look I am going to go and give Dad a call. I'll leave you two to chat about things." said John as he left them to it.

"Oh I am ok Virg, just found out that I am eight weeks gone instead of four weeks add to that fact that we might be having twins." said Jo with a smile even though she was freaking out inside.

"So you're fine and everything else is ok then?" Asked Virgil as he took Jo's hand in his.

"Yes everything is fine Virg, we are both going to be fine and nothing in this world will stop us from getting married."

"Did John look after you ok?"

"He was wonderful Virgil. He kept me calm told me that you wouldn't give up." Both were silent for a few moments before Jo's concerns and fears came flooding back. "Do you think that the kidnapping and your shooting could be linked? They both happened within a few months of each other. It is worth thinking about."

"That is an interesting thought Jo. I guess it's something that Dad and Penny can look into."

"I'm just thinking about it now. We know that there are people out to get us. If I am honest here Virg I don't want this to stop us from getting married. It makes me want to marry you even more now."

"You know Jo I am so glad to hear you say that. If this was happening to anyone else I think they would have given up already." Virgil couldn't help breathe a sigh of relief. To be perfectly honest he knew it would be easier for Jo to walk away rather than having to put up with all this stress.

"I really want to marry you but it's going to delay things with you being in here. Oh your Dad is on his way over with Robyn. Penny and Parker are away picking them up now." said Jo. She was happier than anything to be seeing her daughter.

"Well I am going to be fine Jo. They are only keeping me here for a few days." Just as Virgil and Jo were talking Robyn flew through the door and into her mothers arms.

"Mummy! Daddy!"

"Hey sweet heart." said Jo who lifted Robyn onto the bed beside Virgil.

"Were you a good girl for Granddad and everyone else?" asked Virgil with a smile, wincing slightly as the sudden movement on the bed sent a string of pain through his side.

"Yes Daddy everyone looked after me, Granddad said that you could do with one of my special hugs." answered Robyn who gave her father a hug.

"Robyn?"

"Yes Uncle Johnny?"

"Why don't we go and get you some sweets and a drink? Granddad and Auntie Penny need to have a chat with your mum and Dad. Maybe Parker can join us." said John as he held his hand out for her to take.

"Ok Uncle Johnny, bye mummy and Daddy see you soon." she took John's hand and left.

"Now that Robyn has gone with John. We really want to ask you two something." said Lady Penelope.

"Sure what is it?"

"We were thinking since you are in here son. To speed things up with this wedding we were wondering if maybe John and Penny could pose as you two. Just so that we can get everything sorted."

"Really you both would do that for us? You know that Virgil is only going to be in here for a few days. We could start looking after he gets out of here." said Jo.

"The only thing is my darlings are that I have seen the perfect place for you to get married. We really need to get it booked now. Besides that you're going to need your rest when you leave here, not fussing and stressing over getting things booked."

"You sure about this. You both don't have anything else to do?" Asked Virgil.

"No we want to get you two married as quickly as possible." said Lady Penelope.

"The only thing is I am not sure when I am getting out of here. We can't really set a proper date."

"Ok we need to find that out and go from there. I am going to give Jo the keys to an apartment that we own, it's not too far from here." said Jeff

"Jeff you don't have to. We'd be happy just staying with you and John in a hotel." said Jo.

"No Jo I want you and Robyn to have a good night's rest, you will be closer to Virgil here anyway."

"I guess you are right." said Jo as she took the keys off her soon to be father in law.

"I am thinking of giving you and Virgil this place. It would be handy for you when Robyn starts school." Jeff said.

"Jo?"

"Yeah Virg?"

"Can you go with Penny a sec? I need to talk to Dad on my own." Asked Virgil.

"Sure Virg come on Penny lets go for a cuppa." said Jo now that the panic was over she could feel her heart finally start to slow down.

"I will see you later won't I?" asked Virgil with a smile.

"You know I will see you later." said Jo as she kissed Virgil on the lips and left with Penny leaving Jeff and Virgil alone for their chat.