Chapter 29: Dinner

Later that evening after Jo had gone through these boxes, Virgil and she decided that they would meet John for dinner. John was waiting outside the restaurant waiting for them to arrive. Once they arrive at the restaurant, John could tell that there was something going on. When they had been seated at their table, John starting hitting them with questions.

"Ok, what are you two not telling me? because I can tell there is something going on!" asked John.

"We will tell you once we get food ordered, because I am really hungry after the shock of what I have been told" replied Jo.

once they had received their meals,, Virgil and Jo told John what was going on.

"Ok, so what is going on?" John asked again.

"Well, we found out over an hour ago that Jo here is four weeks pregnant" said Virgil with a smile that not be lifting any time soon.

"Really? I didn't think that things were moving so fast between you two."

"We have other news, about an hour ago I found out about my real family and you are never going to believe it! said Jo exclaimed.

"What did you find out?"

"Oh, we only found out that Lady P is Jo's really mum!" said Virgil

"Wow, really? Jo are you ok with this?, I'm sure that was a shock to hear

" Yeah, I am fine with it John. From what Penny told us, she had an affair with her school teacher for a year when she was fourteen. We didn't get into any sort of details over it, you know?"

"I could sort of tell by the look on your face that you are still recovering" said John with a smile.

"It was a shock but, honestly I am coming round to the idea of it"

"Are you mad at Penny for keeping this from you all these years?" asked John.

"At first, but once she explained everything to me, it was enough for me to know" said Jo.

"You know John, things seem to be looking up for us now."

"I can see that Virgil, so dare I ask this? When is the wedding going to be?"

"Well, we are going wedding hunting tomorrow, so if we see anything we like, we are thinking about getting married 48 hours later" explained Virgil while holding Jo's hand.

"Any luck on Louise?" asked Jo, as she was worried about her best friend.

"No Jo. She is willing to let me take Samuel home for the time being. She doesn't want the fuss of coming over to the island to recover. I don't know what to do about it" said John.

"John, are you sure that Louise is going to let you bring Samuel back to the island?" asked Jo.

"She is willing to let me have him, but the only thing that would worry me, is that I don't think Louise wants to see her son anymore if I am honest."

"Bro, did you get a DNA test done?"

"I did get one done while you two were at Penny's, but it's going to take a couple of days before it comes back to me before I know anything" said John.

"Did you call Dad to tell him about Louise?" asked Virgil.

"I did, but I have to be back on the island in a couple of days, so I won't be here for the results."

"John, why does Dad want you back on the island? He knows that we want you to come to this wedding plus you are my best man. Penny is going to get Robyn and Grandma to fly them over for the wedding," enquired Virgil.

"To honest with you Virgil, I think Dad is worried about IR."

"John, he knew the plan from the start, but we can't get married without you being there!"

"So you think I should call Dad and tell that I am staying here with you two?"

"There is something else you two need to know. Scott called me not long ago" said John

"What is it, John?"

"Well, just before Scott went to put Robyn to bed... Well put it this way, Alan said something he shouldn't have to Robyn and she ran off upset."

"Did Scott manage to find her alright?" asked Jo who was now worried about her daughter.

"Oh Scott found her and had a lovely chat with her, told her that you two do love each other" said John.

"What did Alan say to Robyn anyway?"

"He told Robyn that you and Jo didn't love each other. You were both only doing the right thing for her"

"Trust Alan" said Virgil as he looked down at his cell phone to see it go off.

"John? Did Scott say anything to you about taking Robyn down to TB1?"

"No, why?"

"Well just now Scott sent me a picture of Robyn sleeping in TB1's command seat . It's like Scott is trying to rub it in" said Virgil as he showed Jo the picture and snapped the phone back down again.

"Wow, sorry Virg but that looks way too cute" said Jo with a laugh.

"Sorry, but I am agreeing with Jo here, at least she is having a good time back on the island and it shows" said John.

"The question I want answered is how did Robyn even manage to get down into the hangers? "

"I don't know, but Dad said that he would have a chat with Robyn to find out how she got down there in the first place."

"Guys, you do know that we are going to need to child proof the hangers at some point?" said Jo.

"I know and we can discuss it with Dad once we get back to the island" said Virgil.

"Have you two got any plans for tonight?"

"Not really John, just going to relax a bit because we have a long day tomorrow and Penny has cleared her diary so she and Parker can come with us" explained Jo.

"There is one thing that you are not doing, brother of mine," said John with a laugh.

"And what's that Johnny?"

"You are not staying with Jo the night before your wedding. I plan on booking the two of us into a hotel room for the night."

"Really?" inquired Virgil.

"That's a great idea John. Why don't we get Parker to join you then that way Penny and I can have a nice girly night in with Robyn and Grandma Ruth" said Jo.

"Why don't we go and pay for our food then I'll come back with you to Penny's. So we can talk about more wedding plans," said John.

"Couldn't have said that more myself bro" said Virgil as he clapped John on the back.