Kayo was having pre wedding jitters, all morning she had been pacing the house checking that everything was ready, anytime someone mentioned the date she shut them up, and to make matters worse, her brothers were currently on a mission which wasn't helping her nerves, and even more importantly, Scott wasn't on the island.
"Kayo, you need to relax," Penelope sighed as Kayo walked into the garden area again.
"I can't, the wedding is 24 hours away, it has to be perfect."
"And it will be."
"Penelope is right, nothing can go wrong, you're ready for this," Alexis sat up on her lounger, "any word from the boys?"
"Not yet, but we'll know when Scott is on his way back, he'll tell us to move," Penelope smirked as she pushed her sunglasses up onto her head, "wait, I hear something."
Alexis looked up, "that's Thunderbird 2 returning, where's Thunderbird 1?"
"Don't say that, please!?" Kayo closed her eyes.
A gust of wind blew around them and Scott's image appeared on Kayo's wrist communicator, "unless you lovely ladies want to get extra toasted, I suggest you clear the pool area."
"Be careful of the garden Scott," Kayo frowned at him.
"Always."
Alexis and Penelope picked up their drinks and went to stand by the kitchen door as Kayo walked up to them, Thunderbird 1 pivoted into her landing position once the pool had slid under the house and she lowered slowly back into her hangar, the trio heard a low whining sound from the other side of the island announcing Thunderbird 2's landing and they went inside to wait for the boys to shower, an hour later people began to come downstairs.
"Hey, Lexi," Virgil smiled as he wrapped his arms around her, "did you miss me?"
"Like always, the answer is no," she teased as he kissed her cheek.
"You're cruel."
Scott poured himself a glass of lemonade then sat down beside Kayo, "you look stressed."
"I'm just nervous about tomorrow."
"There's no need to be, we're ready for this."
Alan sulked as he entered the kitchen, "has this become a love island?"
Gordon frowned at him, "what do you mean by that sourpuss?"
"You and Penelope, Kayo and Scott, Virgil and Alexis."
"Don't sulk Alan, or your face will be stuck in a pout permanently," Scott muttered from where he was sitting beside Kayo, "you're just jealous."
"Ha, jealous? Of course not."
"Good," Virgil retorted as he poured himself and Alexis a coffee, "are you guys doing parties tonight?"
Scott shook his head, "just a couple of drinks and an early night, rules are rules."
Kayo smiled, "I want everyone to be awake tomorrow, so no hangovers until after the wedding."
"Deal," Virgil smirked then dropped a sugar cube into his mug.
Later that day, Alexis walked into the garden where the piano and harp were set up, she stroked her fingers along the strings then sat down on the piano stool bringing the harp to her neck, Virgil jogged down the steps after checking Thunderbird 2's auto clean program but stopped short seeing Alexis below, he smiled and leant against the garden bench to watch her, Penelope walked up behind him and followed his gaze.
"Lost in thought Virgil?"
Virgil jumped, "Penny!" Alexis looked round in alarm then smiled at them before turning back to the strings.
"Sorry, I should have cleared my throat," she looked back at Alexis, "are you definitely staying with her?"
"I don't want anyone else, assassin or not, she's the one for me."
"A musician and a musician. That is perfect."
"No, she's a much better musician than I am."
"Go down to her," Penelope ushered.
"She's practicing for the wedding, I better not."
"Virgil, go down to her, she's practically inviting you to."
Virgil looked back at Penelope who simply shrugged, "if she yells at me, I'm blaming you," he walked down the steps trying not to let his flip flops make noise and joined her at the piano, the harp was louder but not by much, he slid onto the stool and she leaned back against him as he positioned himself to play, she was currently playing Pachabel's Canon and he began to accompany her, she smiled as his shirt brushed her back as he rocked gently on the stool, then turning on the stool after tipping the harp back upright she kissed him, his fingers slipped off the keys and held her hands in his lap instead.
"Hey," she said breathlessly, "you interrupted me."
"You don't mind though right?"
"Maybe I do this time," Alexis mused as she ran her fingers across his bare knee, "hmm, you don't usually strip down to almost nothing?"
"I was thinking of going swimming, but I got distracted."
Alexis laughed, "a likely story," she mused then sat up straight, "alright, if you're going to play, let's do it properly."
"What do you have in mind?"
"Four part canon?"
"FAB," Virgil grinned as she faced the piano with him.
"Let me pedal, you can't in flip flops."
"Some can't but I can, start at the top then we'll improvise."
Penelope watched them from the kitchen with a smile before going up to the lounge where Gordon was sitting with Scott in a debrief, "how was the mission?"
"Pretty simple. I would've let Kayo go but it's her wedding tomorrow and I didn't want to push her," Scott smiled, "although, she'd hit me if she had heard that."
Gordon smiled as Penelope winked at him, "what time are these pre-drinks Scott?"
Scott checked the time, "whenever you want, but probably after dinner. Why?"
"No reason, I'd just like to finish the report later," Gordon hopped off the desk and led Penelope out as Scott watched them with a frown.
"What are you doing Gordon Cooper?" Penelope asked as she squeezed his hand.
"Let's have some fun."
"I see," Penelope chuckled as she was taken down to the caverns, known to the family as Gordon's Cove, "wow, it's beautiful here."
Gordon nodded, "I've always wanted to bring someone here."
"Anyone in particular?"
"Maybe," he cupped her chin in his hands and tilted his head slightly as she did the same, his lips pressed against hers and she closed the space between them as they stood on the sand, slowly they moved down to the sand and Gordon felt his shirt being undone, he smirked under her lips and opened his eyes to see a pair of crystal blue ones staring back at him half closed and she broke the kiss passionately, "Pen, are you sure?"
"Most definitely."
Gordon smiled, "better to do it here than in the house where we can be heard I suppose," he looked down at her lying on the sand, "I'm luckier than Scott."
The family met up again before sunset on the patio outside the kitchen, Scott stood behind the mini bar with a cocktail shaker in his hands, "where are Lady Penelope and Gordon? They weren't at dinner."
Virgil laughed from where he was sat on a cushioned lounger with Alexis, "where do you think, Scott?"
"Really?" John raised his eyebrows in surprise as he took a specially made cocktail from his brother.
Virgil nodded, "it's pretty obvious," he looked towards the beach where voices were coming from, Gordon and Lady Penelope walked up to the patio and he smirked at the aristocrat tidying up her hair, "you've been missing drinks."
Gordon sat down on the bench with Penelope, his cheeks were slightly pink but no-one said anything, "since when have you been good at making drinks Scott? You were in the Air Force not college."
Scott frowned, "I'll ignore that. Now, what will it be?"
Penelope smiled, "I'll have a Pina Colada please."
"Uh huh, Gordon?"
"A Sailor's Delight," he smirked as Scott rolled his eyes.
"Hubby to be, you're trying to get everyone drunk, I thought my rules were clear?" Kayo whined.
"I'm not making these all night, that's why we have wine," Scott smiled at her as he prepped new drinks, "how is the Summer Breeze, Alexis?"
"It's lovely Scott, where did you learn to make these?"
Scott poured out Penelope's drink, "I learnt the way anyone does, at bars with mates."
Kayo growled slightly, "you mean dating bar girls?"
"No, I watched how the cocktails were made then had loads of parties off duty and replicated them," Scott topped the glass off with a slice of pineapple, fresh from the island's supply, "let me know what you think Penny?"
"Thanks Scott."
Virgil sipped his Gimlet, "I've never been a fan of the fruity ones, I prefer the harsh stuff."
"Gin isn't sharp," Alexis chuckled as she snuggled against his side lifting her feet up onto the sofa, "although, that is strong."
John stirred his drink, "I love this, not to mention its name."
Alan looked up from his vodka and coke, "what is it?"
"It's a Cosmonaut, lots of bitters," John cast a look over at Kayo without anyone noticing.
"Sounds good. How come I couldn't have a stronger cocktail Scott?" Alan stirred the ice round in his glass.
Scott walked round from the bar holding a Blue Lagoon he had made for himself, "because you're too young, you're not even eighteen yet. You're lucky I let you have vodka."
Alan sighed, "two years time."
"The drinking age in America is 21," Virgil smirked.
"When you're at home, it's different," Alan stuck his tongue out at his brother who simply laughed.
Scott put his drink down beside his foot and picked up the guitar, "everyone knows what time the ceremony starts tomorrow right?"
"Of course we do," Gordon nodded as he wrapped his arm around Penelope's shoulders.
"Actually I don't," Alan shrugged.
Kayo sighed, "noon, Brains is going to wed us, he got permission," she sipped her Blushing Bride cocktail watching Scott play beside her.
"Tune for the wedding Scott?" Virgil asked nodding his head at the guitar.
"Not really, I just thought we should have some music," Scott strummed rhythmically and Kayo moved closer to him, "we have different musical choices for tomorrow, right Kayo?"
Kayo smirked as she glanced at Alexis, "yep."
John sat down on the lounger beside the bar, "I noticed a harp out there, who's is that?"
Alexis smiled, "it's mine, and before you ask, no you're not allowed to play it. I only trust Virgil with it, as… " Her voice trailed off as she remembered her promise.
"Virgil, you can play the harp?" Scott's fingers stopped dead on the strings.
"Well, I can play tunes on it at least. Alexis was keeping that a secret," he elbowed her gently in the ribs.
"I'm sorry, I cracked," Alexis hit him angrily, "you should be proud you can play it, it's a really tricky instrument."
"Show us Virg!" Alan grinned.
"No, not now, maybe some other time," Virgil shrank slightly into Alexis' side and she rested her hand on his knee as Scott resumed playing the guitar.
"Shall I open the wine?" Gordon asked as the patio lights came on.
"Good idea petite poisson," Penelope held her glass up as Gordon went round pouring out glasses.
Scott smirked, "not too much wine, Gordo, some of us have to remember what we're saying tomorrow."
Alan yawned, "I'm exhausted, I'll see you all tomorrow."
Scott watched him go, "night sprout."
"I wonder what Dad would think of this wedding?" John tapped his finger against his wine glass.
"What do you mean by that?" Scott frowned.
"Whether he would think it's too soon or rushed."
"John, that's enough," Virgil warned as he noticed Kayo curl one of her hands into a fist.
"I personally think you're rushing it."
"Alright John, what's your problem?!" Kayo shouted, leaping to her feet.
"Hey hey, calm down," Scott gripped her wrist, "John, you've been cold with us for weeks, why?"
"Because I love you Kayo, and I wish you had chosen me and not Scott," John put his glass down and ran from the patio almost in tears.
Kayo collapsed onto the plush chair beside Scott, "what?"
Virgil stood up, "I'll go and talk to him, see you tomorrow."
"No, no, I'll go, I'm the one who has clearly upset him. Umm, thanks for our party," Kayo kissed Scott's cheek then walked inside, the group split outside apart from Penelope and Gordon who stayed behind for more wine.
John rested his arms on the balcony railing staring up at the shining dot in the sky, "EOS, send the elevator."
"You've been crying, what's wrong?"
"I can't explain it EOS, this is a very human thing."
EOS turned her lights red, "you don't trust me to understand?"
"No, I do, but I don't want to talk about it," there was a knock at the door, "pause the elevator."
"Yes John."
"Who is it?" John called out without turning round and Kayo walked in closing the door behind her.
"It's me."
"Oh."
"John, I am so sorry. Why didn't you ever tell me?"
"EOS, I'll talk to you later, could I have some privacy please?"
"Yes John."
"Thank you," he waited until her monitor had stopped flashing then sighed, "I couldn't tell you Kayo, Scott had already confessed his affection and you said yes back. I have never stopped loving you."
Kayo joined him on the balcony, "I wish you had said something."
"But have you ever felt the same way?"
"No I'm afraid I haven't, I love you as a brother. I've always seen you that way, and I know that makes you feel worse. Please don't hate me just because I'm marrying your brother, that's not fair."
John sniffed, "alright, I just thought there was something there."
Kayo rose on tiptoe and kissed his cheek gently, "I'm sorry for what I've put you through."
John smiled as her lips brushed his cheek bone, "and I'm sorry for that outburst, I'm looking forward to tomorrow, I really am."
"Thank you, I'm off to bed, see you tomorrow," she left the room holding her stomach as guilt flooded her gut and she hurried into the room she shared with Scott in tears.
"Honey?" Scott looked up from the desk at the door shutting and moved quickly to her side.
"How long have you known?"
"Known what?" He asked as he caught her in his arms.
"That John was in love with me."
Scott sat down on the edge of the bed rocking her in his arms, "only since that time your uncle saved you over the fuel tanks."
"But that was the day you asked me out."
"Yes, John and I had a huge argument and I told him I would never tell you, he's held a grudge against me ever since."
Kayo cried harder but wrapped herself around Scott, "what a mess."
Scott kissed her hair, "you still love me don't you?"
Kayo nodded, "of course I do, you're the only one I truly love."
"Come on, we have a big day tomorrow, let's get some sleep sweetheart," Scott stroked the tears off her face, "John will be fine."
"I hope so," Kayo sniffed then smiled at the soft touch of his fingers, "I love you, Scott."
"And I love you, Tanusha."
The next morning, almost every alarm went off at the same time around the house and Kayo was bustled into Grandma's room by Penelope and Alexis whereas the boys stayed in their own rooms to get ready for the day ahead, Grandma brought in breakfast as Penelope got to work on Kayo's makeup.
"How much do you want Kayo?"
"I'm no expert Penny, just go with the plan you came up with and I'll love it," Kayo helped herself to a bowl of fruit and yogurt.
"So, you and Gordon then Penelope?" Alexis smiled, "I did not see that coming."
Penelope smiled back as she gently patted glittery nude eye shadow onto Kayo's eyelids, "he's just so sweet, and he makes me feel happy. The day he got injured by the Chaos Crew is one I will never forget, my heart broke. I really thought he wasn't going to make it, the moment he looked up at me in Thunderbird 2 on the way to hospital was the moment I realised how much I really liked him," she changed the palette colour to a grey to add some shadow, "I just had to kiss him."
Alexis smiled as she got changed into her blue gown, "sounds like a true love story."
"Umm hmm," Penelope hummed as she drew two perfect strokes of eyeliner onto Kayo's lids, "false lashes or your own?"
"Penny, you're spending too much time on me, what about yourself?"
"I'll swap with Lexi soon."
"Alright, do the false lashes then I'll do the lipstick," Kayo put the empty bowl onto the dresser as Alexis buttered a bagel.
"And I'll help you with the dress," Grandma walked out of her en-suite wearing a lilac ensemble, "is this too much?"
"You look lovely, Sally," Penelope kissed her cheek before turning back to Kayo.
"This reminds me of when the boys' father got married, I helped Lucille that day with her dress," she chuckled, "the boys were so little if you can picture that, and Scott was the ring boy."
Kayo laughed, "that is so cute."
"Ok, there we go," Penelope stood back from Kayo, "do not touch your eyes. Alexis, she's all yours."
Alexis stood up now in heels and approached the mirror, "I have a great idea for your hair, we're going to pin it only at the top."
"I hate my hair out."
"But Scott doesn't," Alexis teased as she began to brush, "you'll like it, trust me."
Across the house Scott was getting ready in his room with Virgil, the pair were already dressed and Virgil had brought his keyboard in.
"Let's warm up those vocal chords," Virgil smiled as he curled up on the bed resting the keyboard in front of him on the duvet.
Scott gulped, "you're making me nervous."
"Scott, you're the one who said you're singing to her."
"Alright alright. Start the scales and I'll just join in," Scott fixed his bow tie and gelled his hair as he sang along with the piano.
Kayo looked at the time, "two hours to go, I think it's time to get the dress on," she smiled at her hairstyle which was pinned up into a crown, "and I love this, Lexi, thank you so much."
"I told you so."
Grandma helped Kayo to her feet, "now to get this dress on you without it touching your makeup or anything."
"Good luck," Kayo snorted as she stripped down to just her lingerie.
"Ok, lowering now," Alexis smiled at Sally as they lowered the dress over her body then fluffed the netting out to replicate feathers, the train spread out behind her and Kayo grinned, "done."
Kayo took her bra off as the dress had one built in, "now I can't leave this room until it's time for the music to start."
"I'm going to tune my harp, see you down there," Alexis checked her hair and makeup in the mirror before leaving the room, she walked through the lounge and spotted John sitting by the bookcase in a dark blue suit, "hey John, you look good."
"Thanks Alexis, you look lovely."
Alexis smiled as she looked down at the scarlet gown she was wearing, "thank you, but eyes won't be on me today. Hey, are you alright after yesterday?"
"I'm fine, Kayo and I spoke about it and she made herself clear, she's only ever had feelings for my brother."
"Don't let it get to you too much, I myself have been in that position, it was painful at first but then that special person comes along and they change everything. I've never been more in love than I am with Virgil."
"That makes me feel a little better, but living on a private island, visitors are few and far between."
"I understand. Well I need to warm my harp up, I'll see you later," Alexis grinned then walked down the steps to the garden, John watched her sit at the piano then decided to go and make amends with Scott.
"What's the time Virgil?"
"Eleven, you have an hour until you say I do."
John knocked on the door, "Scott?"
"Yeah, come in John."
John opened the door and smiled at his eldest brothers both wearing black tuxedos, "you guys went traditional then?"
"And you didn't," Scott smirked as he gelled his hair up before passing the tub to Virgil.
"Scott, I want to apologise about yesterday, I just flipped and I'm sorry."
"I'm over it John, I'm about to marry the love of my life and nothing is going to bring me down today."
"Scott, don't be a jerk," Virgil kicked him.
Scott turned to face the astronaut who was frowning, "you had no right to snap at us the way you did, but I forgive you. I really wish you had told me before I asked her out. We're brothers John, and they tell each other stuff like that."
"Well?" Virgil spiked his hair up as he shrugged.
"Get back to your hair, best man. I'm not going to start an argument over this John, but you can't seriously be resenting us when she chose me?"
John narrowed his eyes narrowly, "I came up here to apologise and now I wish I hadn't bothered. See you."
"Scott, that was unnecessary," Virgil said softly as the door slammed shut, "he was apologising."
"I don't want to hear it today Virgil, the time to say sorry was yesterday, it's the wedding today."
Virgil nodded sadly, "alright, but don't make him feel too guilty. I wonder how Kayo is feeling?"
"We spoke in bed last night, we're not letting it get to us, we have enough nerves between the two of us already to get add ons. I just hope she's ready."
Virgil smirked, "wow you're nervous as anything, you're not usually this snappy."
Scott sighed, "I'm sorry Virgil."
"It's alright. Shall we go downstairs, we need to set up?"
Scott nodded as he poked a handkerchief into his pocket neatly, "FAB."
The best man and groom walked down to the kitchen where Alan was chatting to Grandma, Alexis was still playing her harp down in the garden and Grandma turned around with a gasp.
"Oh Scott, you look so handsome."
Scott blushed, "Grandma, I've worn loads of suits before."
"Alan, you have the rings right?" Virgil asked.
"Of course I do, they're right here," he got out a box from his pocket, "here you go."
Scott smiled, "keep hold of them Alan, just don't lose them."
"I won't, have some trust."
Virgil walked down to the garden, "hey Lexi."
Alexis lifted her fingers off the strings, "and we're done. Hey."
"Warming up?"
"Uh huh, I've just finished," Alexis sighed, "how is Scott feeling?"
"He's a little nervous, by that I mean very nervous," he looked up to the kitchen where Scott was eating, "how is Kayo?"
"Scott will fall more in love, she looks great."
"Come on, you shouldn't have to play yet."
"I don't mind," Alexis eyed him from top to bottom, "you're striking, that's one sharp suit."
"Can I kiss you or will I ruin the lipstick?"
"You can peck me on the lips but nothing more until later," Alexis smirked then kissed him gently resting her hand on his back, "so, you're the best man?"
Virgil nodded as they walked up to the house, "that's right."
"Hey Alexis, wow, you look great," Scott smiled at her.
"Thank you but you haven't seen Kayo, her dress is incredible."
Scott sighed, "hurry up noon."
Kayo checked herself in the mirror, "shall we bring the wedding forward? I can't wait any longer."
Penelope smiled as she slipped into stilettos, "now Kayo, you can wait until it's time to go like the rest of us," she grinned at the young woman's frown, "I'm teasing you, we can't leave until we know everyone is seated or you'll be spotted. What are you walking down the aisle to?"
"Pachabel's Canon, and Alexis is playing the harp for me."
"You're not letting her watch?"
"The harp faces the aisle, she'll see the whole thing, don't worry. Why does everyone keep thinking that I'm being mean to her?"
"Because it's a wedding and the guests don't usually provide the music."
"Actually she volunteered," Kayo reapplied dark red lipstick to her lips, "should I put my heels on yet?"
"Only if you want to, you'll be on them all day."
"Ha, I'm changing into my trainers later," Kayo smirked, "and don't look at me like that, I need them."
The Tracys sat down in the garden as the time approached midday, and Scott stood at the altar chatting to Virgil, Alan sat down beside John at the front with Grandma and Brains approached Scott.
"I'll uh try not to stutter too-much."
"Oh Brains, don't worry if you do," Scott smiled, "we should be starting any minute."
Alexis checked the time on her phone then put it down on the ground, she pulled the harp back against her neck and pressed down on the pedals, "show time," she began to play the march and Scott looked round hearing gasps.
"Oh my…"
Kayo paused at the top of the steps and smiled as Penelope walked up behind her, "let's go," she walked slowly down to the garden aisle keeping her eyes on Scott, her train flowed out behind her and the layered netting bounced gracefully with the slight breeze, John's stomach twisted in affection and he looked away, Kayo winked at Alexis then reached the end of the altar as Penelope walked away and sat down beside Gordon, who like John, was in dark blue. Kayo took Scott's hands in hers and grinned.
"I reckon we should do the shortened-version," Brains smiled, "Scott Tracy and Tanusha Kyrano, we are here to join you in matrimony, could we have the rings please?" Alan leapt up and got the box out, "Scott, c-could you repeat after me?"
"Yes," he took the glittering gem from the box and held it up.
"I Scott Tracy, promise to have and to hold, for better and worse, to love and cherish till death do us part."
"Nicely done Brains," Scott winked at him before turning back to Kayo, "I Scott Tracy, promise to have and to hold, for better and worse, to love and cherish till death do us part," he slid the ring onto her finger happily tearful.
"And Kayo?"
"I Tanusha Kyrano, or Kayo, promise to have and to hold, for better and worse, to love and cherish till death do us part," she slid the golden band onto Scott's finger then brushed his tears away.
"If anyone has a reason for this couple not to be married, please say so now?" Brains waited and Kayo glared at John, "good, I now p-pronounce you husband and wife. You may k-kiss the bride, Scott."
Scott snatched Kayo's breathe away as he cupped her chin in his hands and she kissed him back passionately as their siblings clapped, Virgil and Penelope signed the witness contract ready for it to be sent to the registry office on the mainland then walked down to the rest of the family.
Kayo rubbed her forehead against Scott's, "I love you so much."
"As do I," Scott kissed her again, "let's face the confetti."
Rose petals were thrown across the white carpet covering the grass and Penelope joined Grandma in showering them over the newly weds, Alexis squeezed Virgil's hand in hers and he kissed her cheek.
"If anyone wants cake, you better follow us," Kayo wrapped her arm around Scott's waist then laughed as he scooped her up into his arms.
"We want to see you dance first," Penelope crossed her arms.
"Not yet," Scott smiled over his shoulder, "but soon. First, a toast," he put Kayo down gently then fired a champagne cork out towards the garden, once everyone had a glass he raised his own, "to my beautiful bride, we've known each other for a very long time and I couldn't stop loving you if I tried."
"To Scott and Kayo!" Virgil shouted and Scott clicked his glass against Kayo's.
"Want to cut the cake sweetheart?"
"With you," Kayo held the knife and Scott placed his hand over hers, "here's to us."
Virgil sat at the piano in the garden as Kayo and Scott stood in the centre of the tent, Gordon pressed record on his phone and the music began, Kayo smiled as she wrapped her arms around her husband and they began to dance together, then much to her surprise he began to sing.
"You're in my arms and all the world is calm.
The music playing on for only two,
So close together,
and when I'm with you,
So close, to feeling alive."
Kayo hugged him as he sang then he twirled her round before bringing her close to his chest for the interlude of music, Alexis leant her arms on the piano and watched Virgil casting glances between him and his brother almost as if they were leading off each other, she caught his eye and blew a kiss to him.
"And now you're beside me,
And look how far we've come,
So far we are, so close."
Scott stopped singing then smiled as his family clapped, Kayo beamed and he looked over at Virgil, "couldn't have done that without you bro."
"Sure you could," Virgil sat back on the stool smugly, "after months of practice."
Kayo drifted over to the piano and wrapped her arms around him, "thanks Virgil, we just couldn't decide on a piece of music."
"It was Scott's idea, I just offered to play," Virgil returned the hug gently.
"But you did it by heart, you only had a week?"
"Maybe I'm too good."
Kayo laughed as she squeezed his shoulders, "thank god I have a musical brother."
"You're more than welcome, sister."
Gordon smirked, "ok, now let's rock out," he hit play on his phone and music filled the tent, "your Ladyship?"
"I'd be honoured," she took his hand and began to dance with him, John watched from the sidelines as Kayo laughed with Scott and Virgil, sensing his distress Grandma sat down beside him.
"Don't resent her sonny."
"Huh?"
"You'll find someone, you just need to have some patience."
"But Grandma, she's the only girl I've ever liked."
Sally wrapped her arm around the tall astronaut, "John, you've always been shy but you also know what is right, let her go."
"Grandma this isn't the right thing to say to me at the moment."
"I don't want you to get depressed son, that's all," she squeezed his hand, "congratulate them."
John sat back against the bench swirling his champagne in his glass and out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Alan sit down beside him, "hey Alan."
"Feeling crap too?"
"Yeah, but she does look happy."
Alan followed John's gaze at Kayo swirling with Scott on the dance floor, the train of her dress brushed over the petals on the ground, "I thought she liked me."
"And I liked her too much, now we have nothing. We should talk to her."
"Who is we? You made it obvious, I didn't go through with it," Alan sulked.
John pouted, "I guess I need to make amends."
Scott kissed Kayo gently then walked over to the drinks table, she looked over at the music corner and waved to John.
"It's now or never."
Kayo walked over and crossed her arms, "well John, I thought you would object?"
"No, I would never do that, you make my brother really happy, happier than he's ever been. Congratulations."
"Do you really mean that?"
John smiled, "yes, I do."
"Thank you John, that means a lot to me," Kayo wrapped her arms around him, going for his waist as she couldn't reach his neck, "look, to make you feel better, come here," she tugged his collar and brought his face to her level then kissed him, "now, enough with this resentment."
John blushed pink, "yes, yes of course. Good."
Virgil held Alexis tightly as they danced, "for a Gordon playlist, he's pretty much nailed it."
"I've been loving it, what pieces are you dreading?"
"The stuff when everyone is tipsy."
"Ah," she rested her head against his, "what a lovely wedding, I'm so happy for them."
"Who did Kayo's hair, it really suits her?"
"You're dancing with the designer," Alexis smirked and he grinned at her, "that's what Kayo needed me for. But I look just as good right?"
Virgil twirled her curled black streaked hair around his finger gently, "you look gorgeous."
Hours later, and everyone was well and truly tipsy, they had all eaten but champagne bottle number five was open, Scott sat at the piano with Kayo and was playing a duet with her, Penelope and Gordon had escaped down to the beach after telling Parker to leave them alone and Virgil leant against the piano with Alexis.
"Faster you two, this is the slowest duet I've ever heard."
"Shut up Virgil," Kayo laughed, "you try playing in a wedding dress, especially one like this."
Scott kissed her cheek, "that's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen," he ran his hand down the netting covering his leg.
"Awwh," Kayo rested her head on his shoulder.
The lights around the tent glittered illuminating the garden in golden spotlights and Grandma lit the candles that surrounded the arena.
"Are you guys having a honeymoon?" Alexis asked as she sipped her wine.
"We were thinking about that, but after tomorrow we're back on call," Scott looked down at his hands.
Virgil watched them stop playing and snog, "get all that out of the way then."
Kayo broke the kiss, "no."
"Hmm. Virg, want to find somewhere secret?" Alexis asked with a grin.
"I know exactly where," Virgil took her hand and they left the garden walking down to the huts and found an empty one, "this will do."
"Ooh, these are cute."
Virgil smirked as he pushed the door open, the smell of timber and the jungle overwhelmed them and he closed the door, "quick fifteen minutes?"
"You mean fifteen ways of making out," she lay across the chaise gazing at him as she kicked off her heels.
"FAB," Virgil grinned and joined her, he pulled her knee up and looped her ankle around his hips, "safe word is green."
"But that usually means go?" Alexis gasped as his hand stroked her leg.
"Not this time."
"Do it."
Brains walked onto the patio holding a packet of tablets, "I know we're having f-fun but I invented these pills l-last week, they have been tested and work."
John frowned, "what do they do?"
"They're hangover pills, they b-basically sober you up quickly."
"Brains, that is genius!" Scott grinned, "I'll take one now if you don't mind?"
Gordon held his hand out, "I'll take one too."
Alexis walked up the steps with Virgil, "what's this about a pill?"
"A get sober quickly p-pill."
There was a bang from the other side of the island and everyone jumped, Brains and John looked at each other and Kayo frowned.
"What was that?"
"I don't like this," Brains twisted his hands together, "we're not expecting anyone."
Scott held Kayo close, "probably an eruption on a neighbouring island."
Alexis narrowed her eyes, "possibly."
Grandma walked back from the kitchen and smiled, "how is everyone?"
"Fine Grandma, just taking it easy."
"Good," she got out a device and switched the button, "hello Tracys. I was very disappointed to not receive an invite to my niece's wedding. I suppose this makes us family now Scott?"
Scott glared daggers, "The Hood."
"Uncle," Kayo snarled.
