The Wedding
Chapter 15: Pranking Uncle Scott
The next morning Jo and Virgil were coming out of Virgil's bedroom when Alan walked by them and noticed the two coming out.
"So I am guessing then that Jo never slept in the guest room last night?" Asked Alan, with a cheeky smile.
"And what has this got to do with you Alan? We are a newly engaged couple here and want to get some alone time." said Virgil.
"But still if Dad or Penny hear about this, they are going to blow their tops once they find out." said Alan, still grinning.
"You know kiddo your room is just next to mine and I know for a fact that you have Tin-Tin in there with you and never have I once told dad, so the best thing you can do right now is return the favour and keep that mouth of yours shut." Said Virgil as he and Jo walked passed Alan into Robyn's bedroom.
"Morning Angel, how are you today?"
"I am fine daddy but I can't wait for later today. When I prank Uncle Scott with Gordon and Tin-Tin's help and maybe Uncle Alan joining too." as she bounced up and down in the bed.
"Ok sweetie why don't we get you ready then so we could go down for breakfast." Jo asked her daughter with a smile as she climbed down of the bed.
"Mummy can daddy help me get dressed please?"
"She is all yours Virg, I am going to go and have a chat with Penny and see when she is planning on going home, hopefully will be in the next couple of days so we can get things moving for this wedding." said Jo.
"Robyn will you be ok a sec? I just need a word with mum here."
"I will be fine daddy."
Virgil walked Jo out of Robyn's bedroom and into the hall.
"Jo are you ok...about last night? I didn't really want push you into doing anything." said Virgil as he looked Jo in the eyes and took her hands in his.
"No, really it was just really nice to know how it felt waking up to you every morning, knowing that this could be the rest of my life with you more or less." She replied with a genuine smile.
"So you are ok with it then, I never thought that I would hear you say that about the wedding. You think that you will be all right about going to the mainland?" Asked Virgil with a worried gaze, he was still worried about her reaction to it.
"Well if I have you and Penny then I don't need to worry plus Penny said that there is a few wedding functions about now, so we could go to them." Jo said, still a little nervous.
"That sounds like a plan."
"I guess I better let you go and get Robyn ready because she is all excited about pulling this joke on Scott." said Jo with a laugh
"Ok then see you down at breakfast Jo." said Virgil as he pulled her in for a kiss.
Jo made her way down to Penny's bedroom and knocked on the door.
"Come in." called Penny.
"Hey Penny."
"Good morning my darling what can I do for you this fine morning?" As she got up and pulled Jo into a sisterly hug.
"When are you thinking of going home because Virgil and I would want to come with you to get this wedding sorted plus you said something about some wedding functions that are happening now. We were thinking of going to them."
"That is a great idea, I want to get Parker to get those boxes down for so you can see what's in them from your adopted parents so it's a good thing that Virgil is coming back over because i think that you are going to need him there." replied Lady Penelope.
"I know Penny, would you also be ok with helping me find out about my real parents, I would like to find them before my wedding if it is possible."
"I am sure that I could help you out there." said Penny as they left the bedroom and walked down to the kitchen to join everyone for breakfast.
"So sis where did you sleep last night?" Asked Lady Penelope with a smile.
"Promise you won't get mad if I tell you this?" Asked Jo.
"You know you can tell me anything dear."
"Well put it this way I didn't sleep in the guest room last night and no nothing happened last night, just wanted to know how it felt to be laying next to Virgil every morning." She told Penny with a small smile.
"And how did it feel?"
"It felt great and I so can't wait to get married now, you know Robyn has been asking if we are planning on staying forever."
"Oh God love her, she much like it here and seems to be getting to know everyone. But have you evening thought about it yourself Jo, I mean there is still your work to go to plus your friends." Penny explained, trying to be logical.
"Well my friends I can keep in contact though my phone and the internet, so there is just work to worry about."
"Well if you wanted I could call them for you and tell them that Jeff Tracy is taking you on as private nurse for the island." She suggested.
"Does Jeff even know about this Penny?"
"He does my dear but I think he will ask you about taking on a job here, even if it is just running the sickbay, and treating the boys as they come home from a rescue if they get hurt." replied Penny.
"You know Penny there is one thing that I am not looking forward to and that's seeing Virgil go out and not knowing what is happening to him." Jo said, a shudder running down her spine at the thought.
"At least now Virgil has two people to come home to other then his family. To where he could come and talk to you if a mission goes wrong at least you are here, you and Robyn are Virgil's world Jo he would do everything he can to make sure you two are safe now."
"Robyn seems to enjoy having Virgil around and thanks by the way for telling Virgil to stay with Robyn while I was kidnapped. Ever since then I think that both Virgil and Robyn are that little bit closer now." explained Jo, grateful for her sisters actions.
"Jo you don't have to thank me you know that." Lady Penelope said as they walked into the dining room where almost everyone was.
"Morning all." said Lady Penelope as she and Jo sat down at the table
"Where are Robyn and Virgil?" Asked Gordon with a smile on his face, he was looking forward to working with Robyn.
"He is just getting Robyn ready now Gordon, you wouldn't believe how excited she is about helping you with this prank."
"Well this may surprise you Jo but most of the prank was Robyn's idea, which I think you and Virg are going to like." His cheeky grin was now growing.
"Yep, all I am saying is that Robyn is a true Tracy if she really enjoys this then." said Gordon. Just then, Virgil came in with Robyn who looked over at Gordon.
"Robyn have you got another idea for this prank?"
"Yeah I was thinking after all the makeup why not put Scott in a pair of ladies flip flops too"
"Now that is a plan, told you it was you own daughters idea and her idea alone."
Everyone stopped talking when Scott walked into the room.
"Morning guys, how come everyone is so quiet when I walk in?"
"Oh it is just something that Gordon said he was going to do." Penny replied, hoping not to give too much away.
"I so hope that I am not the victim of whatever you are planning Gordon" said Scott with the don't mess with me first thing in the morning look on his face.
"Here you go bro get this down you." said Virgil as he handed the coffee over to his eldest brother to wake him up.
"Thanks Virg. Look I am going to take this with me back down to TB1 as I am still doing the repairs to both the hanger and TB1." He didn't look pleased about this.
"Scott?"
"Yeah Virg?"
"Don't push yourself doing these repairs, you do need a break at some point, I know that you want to get TB1 ready for the next call out but everyone needs a break."
"Ok I get it. What is everyone else doing then?" Asked Scott.
"Well you and me Jo need to go and talk to dad and Penny about this wedding, we really should be thinking about leaving for the mainland soon." Virgil said to his future wife.
"Yeah that's a good idea, Gordon you ok to take Robyn for a few hours for us?" Asked Jo with a smile knowing that Gordon would take that was a hint to start the joke on Scott.
"Sure no problem Jo, hey Robyn why don't we go and get Tin-Tin and get started?" said Gordon as he took Robyn by the hand and led her from the dining room.
"What the heck is Gordon Planning?"
"Oh I don't know Scott but I am sure that Robyn will keep Gordon on his toes now." said Jo with a smile as she and Virgil left for the office to talk to Jeff and Penny. As Virgil and Jo make their way down to the office, Virgil says
"I am so looking forward to seeing what Gordon and Robyn have got planned for Scott. It should be really good because Scott hasn't been pranked in a long time." Virgil replied as he thought back.
"Gordon is going to be a bad influence on Robyn that's for sure." She said as Virgil knocked on the office door.
"Come in."
"Hey Dad just come in to ask you if I could have another few days off so that Jo and I can go and get this wedding sorted?" Virgil knew his dad would say yes but thought it best to ask.
"That's ok but make sure you are up to date with TB2 repairs before you go." Jeff said.
"That is fine dad."
"Jeff there is also a few wedding functions that I would like for Virgil and Jo to go to, so that it gives them ideas for the wedding you know." said Lady Penelope with a smile.
"So how long are we talking?"
"Maybe about a couple of months to work out the planning of the wedding."
"Ok well let me know how you get on with them and if there is anything I can help the two of you with don't be scared to ask." said Jeff with a smile as he pulled Virgil and Jo into a hug.
"And Jo?"
"Yes Jeff."
"I should really have said this a long time ago to you"
"Yes?"
"Welcome to the family Jo I am sure that you will do Virgil proud as his wife. Once you both get married of course." He smiled as he spoke.
"I know I will." said Jo as Vigil put her arms around her.
"You know dad why don't you and Penny join us by the pool because Robyn is about to start their prank on Scott."
"How do you know?" asked Jo
"Gordon just sent me a signal from his watch to say that he is ready for us to come out."
Everyone headed out to the pool area where they saw both Gordon and Robyn along with Tin-Tin moving in front of Scott.
"Ok Gordon could you hand us the makeup so we can apply it on Scott?"
"Sure thing."
"Ok here we go, Gordon could you give us the foundation?"
"Sure here you go Robyn." Said Gordon, Robyn now applied it with Tin-Tin watching for support.
"Ok now we want eye shadow." Said Tin-Tin with a smile, struggling not to giggle.
"What colour?" Gordon asked, mesmerised by the amount Tin-tin had brought with her.
"Well uncle Gordy I'd say pink so it makes Uncle Scott look like a girl." laughed Robyn as she said that. Tin-Tin quickly applied the eye shadow.
"Now this is looking great ok Gordon hand us the Lipstick." Tin-Tin smiled even wider at the sight of the oldest brother now.
"Ok what colour do you want this time?"
"What do you think Robyn?" asked Tin-Tin
"Bright red!"
"Ok." Tin-Tin handed the lipstick over to Robyn to apply.
"Now everyone that is Scott done just have to wait on him waking up and have him walk around the island looking like this for the day." said Gordon with an evil laugh, Robyn joining in with him.
"You know Gordon none of us will be able to keep a straight face with out laughing and I don't think it will take Scott long to realise what the three of you have done to him." Jo said, trying hard not to laugh.
"Hey guys."
"Yes Alan?"
"Mind if I take a photo so I can post it to John for him to see?"
"Sure Alan just be really quick about it, don't want Scotty waking up from his nap just yet." said Gordon with a big smile on his face.
"Gordon?"
"Yes Dad?"
"You know that once Scott wakes up you are getting the blame for all of this and you can't pass the blame onto Robyn and Tin-Tin." said Jeff with a hint of warning in his voice.
"But Dad."
"It's ok Granddad I will make sure that Uncle Gordon gets the blame for this." Said Robyn with a laugh as she disappeared back inside with her parents.