Virgil watched with the others as Fischler ran into the pod after his supervisors, "think we'll ever be rid of him?"
"Of course not. That man is a menace to the world of science," Kayo sighed, "what's your plan for getting him out of here?"
"I think I might just leave them in the hold and fly them home. Save me and Gordon having to deal with them in the cockpit."
Kayo chuckled as she patted Virgil's arm, "have fun with that."
Gordon watched her go back to Thunderbird S, "she has it easy. We better get going Virgil."
"Don't you want to say goodbye to Penny first?"
"Yes, but not with you hanging around watching."
Virgil held his hands up, "woah sorry Romeo, I'm not the slightest bit interested. I'll see you in the cockpit."
Gordon tutted then walked over to FAB1, "thanks for helping us, Penelope."
"Where would you be without me?"
"Literal answer, possibly dead if those drones had got me. But non-rhetorically, thanks."
"My pleasure. Just have to hope we don't have another run in with Fischler anytime soon."
"I wish I could believe you."
Penelope chuckled, "until the next rescue, Gordon."
Gordon squeezed her hand, "probably won't be too far away."
Penelope laughed to herself as he ran back to Thunderbird 2, "goodbye my love."
Virgil tapped the wheel with his fingers, "ready to go Gordon?"
"Yep. Sorry to keep you waiting. Has Kayo gone?"
"Yep. Flew off about five minutes ago. We'll catch up with her in no time though, once we've dropped Fischler off."
"Urgh forgot we still have him to deal with."
Virgil nodded, "afraid so. Let's get this over with."