The wedding
Chapter 9: taking food down to Robyn
As Virgil and Jo were walking back down to the sickbay, they decided to head into the kitchen to see if Grandma would give them something for Robyn to eat since she missed lunch. Thinking that Robyn would be hungry by now, Virgil and Jo entered the kitchen to see Grandma in the middle of getting everything ready for dinner.
"Hey Grandma." said Virgil as he walked over and gave his Grandmother a kiss on the cheek.
"Hello sweet heart, how is Robyn doing now then?" Asked Grandma with a smile knowing how worried the two parents were about their daughter.
"She seems to be back to her normal self Grandma and Gordon is with her now so he seems to be cheering her up a bit too." replied Jo with a relieved smile.
"That is good to hear at least, have you two thought of any dates for this wedding yet?" Asked Grandma, giddy with joy that one of her Grandchildren would be getting wed soon.
"No, but when we do you and dad will be the very first people to know about it. I am sort of hoping that dad will close IR down for the day because I want ALL my brothers to be there." said Virgil; he was really worried that his brothers may not be able to be there.
"I am sure that your father will do his best to make sure that happens, I don't think he wants to get on the wrong side of you once you have made your mind up that you want them there for your day." replied Grandma as she was putting something in the oven to cook.
"Listen Grandma since Robyn fell into the pool at lunch time she didn't really have anything to eat, could we maybe have something now to take down to the sickbay with us." Virgil asked knowing his Grandmother would say yes.
"Sure why don't the two of you take some cookies and milk down to her, I'll be down soon to see her plus bring her treats down later."
"Ok Grandma thanks for that." said Virgil as he and Jo left the kitchen and headed back towards the sickbay to see Robyn, while carrying her food with them.
"I really hate to think what Gordon and Robyn have got cooked up for one of my brothers." said Virgil with a smile as he puts his arms around Jo's shoulders.
"Well at least Robyn is getting to know Gordon in a way plus she still has the rest of your brothers to get to know. But i think she is doing really well compared to what Robyn was like when she first arrived here." replied Jo as they both entered the sickbay.
"Mummy, Daddy uncle Gordy said that he would help me plan my first prank on uncle Scott." Robyn said with a little pride in her voice.
"Thanks bro you really cheered Robyn up there with that" replied Virgil with a laugh, dreading what both his brother and daughter have got planned.
"Mummy?"
"Yes sweetie?" Asked Jo, glad that Robyn seemed ok.
"Is all that food for me?" Jo smiled and watched as her baby girl tucked into the cookies and milk. She really couldn't help thinking that life was pretty good for them both right now.
"It sure is Angel, so what have you and uncle Gordy been planning then?"
"Oh don't worry daddy it's not you we're planning the prank for Uncle Scotty." replied Robyn with a small laugh.
"You know Gordon you will get all the blame for this because somehow I don't think Scott would blame Robyn, he loves her just as much as you do."
"Thanks for that bro, anyway how the weddings are plans coming along then?" Virgil couldn't help but sigh, everyone seemed to be asking that these days.
"Yeah we are getting there thanks Gords." replied Jo with a smile. By this time Jo saw Jeff walking into the sickbay.
"Virgil?"
"Yes dad."
"Could you do the change over on TB5 for us?" Asked Jeff. He knew it was about time Alan came down to earth.
"How come Scott isn't doing it? After all he usually does it."
"Well it's been kinda quiet lately so Scott is doing a big repair Job on TB1, it shouldn't take more than a couple of days at the most, you know what your brother is like if he doesn't get the work done." They all knew what Scott was like when it came to repairs.
"I guess you are right about that, when do you want to do the change over?" asked Virgil.
"Whenever John is ready to do it plus I think he wants to go up early just so Alan could meet both Jo and Robyn, so how is my granddaughter doing now?" Asked Jeff as he came to stand by Robyn's bed.
"I'm fine Granddad uncle Gordy is cheering me up now." She couldn't help the giggle that escaped her.
"I am glad that he is Robyn, in fact Virgil why don't you take Jo up with you for the trip then that way John could give Jo a tour of 5 and then you could give her a proper tour later, once you get back and have Robyn in bed." Jeff suggested knowing his future daughter in law would be anxious to see everything.
"I am not doing anything so I could still stay here with Robyn." offered Gordon while giving a cheeky smile to his niece.
"Thanks Gords, you coming Jo? I am sure we could talk about the wedding on the back, I am sure Alan wouldn't mind flying us. Three is his baby after all."
"Yeah I am coming oh and Robyn?"
"Yes Mummy?"
"Be good for uncle Gordy and we will see you later on then." Jo kissed Robyn on the fore head before heading off to follow Virgil – she still didn't know the Island that well.
Now both Virgil and Jo left the sickbay and headed into the office with Jeff, where John was waiting for them to arrive.
"You ready for this Jo?" asked Virgil.
"What Jo is coming up with us?" asked a confused John.
"Yeah Dad thought it would be a great idea plus you could give her a tour of 5, once I get home then I am going to give her a proper tour of the hangers and such."
"I really think that this could be good for you in the long run Jo plus you know what you are letting yourself into." said John as they made their way down to TB3.
"You think?"
"I know wow Jo that is one heck of a ring there, didn't know you had good taste there Virg." John teased.
"Thanks John." Virgil replied, not quite sure whether to take the compliment or not.
"So have you got any plans for the wedding sorted out yet?" Asked John with a smile.
"We were just talking about them to Dad and Penny; I did say to dad that I wanted all my brothers to be there at my wedding, even if he has to close IR for the day."
"You know Virg that will be a really big deal for dad...I don't think he will go for it." John hated to be a downer but he had to be realistic.
"Yeah we are sort of hoping that Dad will think about it at least." replied Virgil.
"You'll be lucky still guys."
"Hey John."
"Yes Jo?"
"How is everything going between you and my best friend Louise?" Jo asked, a smile coming to her lips at the red tint now covering John.
"And how did you know?"
"Well my best friend sort of tells me everything plus I have known for months about it."
"Johnny I think you have been caught out there." Virgil teased.
"You think?"
"Should you not call Alan and let him know we are on the way?" asked Virgil.
"Yeah yeah ok, TB3 calling TB5."
"TB5 here John, what can I do for you?" Alan's voice came through the system.
"We are a few minutes away from you and will be docking with you soon."
"Is there anything wrong?" asked Alan who was sounding worried at this point in time.
"No nothing like that Alan, we just thought it would be a great idea if you were to meet Robyn plus we kinda have Jo with us so we can give her a tour of 5." Virgil explained to his youngest brother.
"Ok then see you in a few." With that Alan signed out. Virgil heard his wife-to-be take in a deep breath as TB5 came into view.