The Wedding

Chapter 22: Talking about making changes to the pool area

Virgil and Jo made their way into Robyn's bedroom to put her to bed. As they were getting Robyn into her pjs and tucking her in for the night Virgil said to Jo.

"You know Jo I think Dad is coming round to the idea of having Robyn around, It is a really big step for Dad take knowing that Robyn is the double of me and she is also the double of mom too."

"But you are glad that he is taking it right?" said Jo as they moved into Robyn's bedroom and Virgil lays her on the bed and kisses her on the fore head.

"I am really glad to see it Jo to be really honest, it's been a long time coming."

"When did your mom die? if you don't mind me asking." asked Jo it was something she'd long been keen to know for a long time now.

Once they left Robyn's bedroom Virgil took Jo into his bedroom, he could explain everything to her there.

"Well mom died when I was 12 years old. She died when she was in the middle of having Alan, which is one of the many reasons why he doesn't get on with Dad as such."

"Poor Alan, I am sure he feels it to on his birthday."

"Yeah he does Jo and it's really hard for him, when he was younger he didn't really understand that mom had gone but now he would ask Dad about going up to TB5 early because I don't think he wants to feel the pain you know."

"Wow that much be so hard."

"All of us have tried talking to Alan about it but I don't think he wants to know. He just closes up..." It was a topic he and his brothers had broached thousands of times but they never seemed to make any head way.

"What about your Dad?" asked Jo.

"Ever since mom died Dad has never stopped drinking coffee. I do kinda get worried about him if he drinks too much of it..." explained Virgil.

Just as both Virgil and Jo were leaving the bedroom Gordon called Virgil through his watch.

"Hey Gordon what's up?" Asked Virgil

"Can you and Jo come down to Dads office so we can speak to him about making changes to the pool area?" Virgil could have smacked himself for forgetting that, how could he?

"Sure we were on our way there anyway seeing you in a few." replied Virgil as he cut off with Gordon.

"Let me guess that was Gordon wanting to talk about the swimming pool?" said Jo with a laugh she had only been on the island for about a week now and was starting to get to know everyone.

"Yeah he does, I don't think he wants a repeat of what happened last time."

"So I take it that you and Gordon have talked about this then?" asked Jo as they made their way down to Jeff's office to meet Gordon.

"Yeah we did after I went after Gordon that day. " Said Virgil as they reach Jeff's office and knocks on the office down.

"Come in."

"Hey Dad Gordon called us down so we can talk about making changes to the pool area." said Virgil he knew that this was the right time now that both Jo and Robyn were going to move over to the island now.

"You know son I have been thinking about the same thing here."

"There is something else Jeff that we think you need to know." Said Jo with a smile

"What is it Jo?" asked Jeff he had a feeling that it was something good.

"Well I have decided to move here a wee bit earlier than expected."

"That is good news, what made you change your mind Jo?" Asked Jeff with a smile

"I think it was just treating Scott in the sickbay and how you guys need someone like me to help you. Plus it's good to know that me and Virg make a great team." said Jo as she smiled over at her husband-to-be.

"Yeah I kinda saw that when I was in there earlier. So Jo is this a yes to the job offer that I told you about a couple of days ago?" Asked Jeff.

"Yeah it is." just as Jo said that Gordon wandered into the office.

"Hey everyone, I take it that Robyn is in bed then?" Asked Gordon

"Yeah she is Gordon, she had a really busy day, any way Dad Gordon, and I want to talk to you about making changes to the pool area now that we know that Jo is staying."

"What, Jo are you really staying?" Asked Gordon with a surprised look on his face

"So what kind of changes were you and Virgil thinking of making then?" Asked Jeff getting back on the subject at hand.

"We were thinking of maybe putting a fence up and putting a lock on it so only me or any of us can have access to it. It would mean that Robyn would not fall into the pool again. " explained Gordon

"We are also thinking of maybe CCTV just to keep an eye to make sure if Robyn disappears again then we will know where she is."

"Yeah that sounds like a plan; I will make all arrangements for it but we might need to close the pool off for a week or so."

"Dad do you really have to close up the pool?" asked Gordon now sounding to happy about it.

"Well Gordon if we want to make these changes then yes the pool has to be closed off." This was not going to be a fun week.

"You know Gordon there is the open sea." suggested Virgil.

"Ok I give."

"So when are you two thinking of going to the mainland then?" asked Jeff

"Hopefully within the next day or two. We have Robyn's birthday tomorrow so I want to hold a small pool party for her." said Virgil

"Jeff would be possible to get John down from TB5 Earlier?" asked Jo

"Its just if we find something that we like then John could fly himself and Robyn over once we give you the call."

"No that is fine son, I am sure we can sort something out for you."

"Thanks Dad, oh and Dad?"

"Yes son?"

"Can we talk about the last two missions now? I am sure that Jo will sit in with us, won't you honey?" Asked Virgil as he smiled over at Jo who nodded in agreement.

"If it's ok with you Gordon, why don't you go and get Alan so we can get this over and done with?" said Jeff

"Ok Dad, see you two in a sec." said Gordon as he left the office to go and find Alan.

"Dad how is Scott doing now?" asked Virgil

"He is doing ok now Virgil but he is worried about and how you reacted to rescuing him. He seems to think that you took it badly."

"God Dad I really need to talk to Scott about this. Do you still want me to take either Alan or Gordon out to recover TB1?" Asked Virgil

"Well after we do the debrief then you, Gordon and Alan can go and recover TB1, Jo could you go down to the sickbay and keep a good eye on Scott. I don't want him losing it once we have one back here?" asked Jeff.

"Sure Jeff no problem" said Jo glad that she could help out.