John disconnected the call with Penelope and turned to face his computer assistant.

"Well EOS, you caused a lot of trouble today, you do understand that this is a serious business?"

EOS sighed, "I'm sorry John, I just wanted to have some fun."

John smiled, "I understand that, but don't do it again ok?"

"Yes, John."

"So what did you do to my little brothers?" John sat down and pulled up a game of chess to play.

"I just played with their time, they could've entered Thunderbird 5 easily but there weren't any calls so I had some fun."

"If there had been calls, however?"

"I would've let them in immediately," EOS made a move on the board, "we don't do things like that together, and your brothers are fun to tease."

Back on the island, Gordon was still sulking that Penelope hadn't invited him to accompany her, Scott sat at his father's desk and Virgil walked into the lounge.

"Party boy back in space then?"

Scott nodded, "yep, I think John had fun."

Gordon groaned, "it's not fair."

"Oh get over it squid, John went with her and to be honest I'm not sure you would've been able to handle being on those wires."

Virgil grinned as he sat down at the piano, "so Penelope didn't want to take you along Gordo?"

"Shut up. and I could've handled that mission."

Gordon snarled, "there's nothing stopping me from visiting Penelope."

"Yes there is, you're not taking Thunderbird 1," Scott shrugged.

"Or 2," Virgil added as he played and he shared a smirk with Scott.

Gordon pouted, "there's nothing between Penny and John."

"If you say so Gordon," Scott turned his attention back to the report.

"Well, they're not. But there is something I would like to know, when did you find out that John was going with Penelope?"

Scott smiled, "a week ago, he was so anxious, I had to talk to him into going."

"Are you serious? A week!?"

"Uh huh, the visit did him some good I think."

Virgil laughed, "that was cruel Scott."

Scott looked over his shoulder at the pianist, "I did tell Gordon earlier that John wanted it to be kept quiet."

Gordon sighed, "I could've gone."

"But she didn't ask you, she needed someone who could keep cool and act sensibly."

"Did she ask you then, Scott?" Virgil asked as he leant on the music stand of the piano.

"Yes she did, but I decided not to go because if Thunderbird 1 was called out I would have to be here, and I told the same for you Virg."

Virgil nodded, "I was called out anyway."

"It's still not fair," Gordon whined, "that could've been a date."

Virgil rolled his eyes and began to hammer out the chords to drown out his brother's moaning, Scott smirked and went to sit next to him, Virgil nodded with a wink.

"That's that sorted."

Gordon huffed, "thanks for the sympathy."

Virgil watched him leave the room and brought the volume down, "is he alright?"

"In all honesty, no. I think he feels a little heartbroken," Scott looked down at the keys in front of him.

"I think Penelope does like him, but it's hard to tell. I mean she's very secret with feelings," Virgil stopped playing allowing Scott to continue alone.

"He's only really upset because John didn't tell him and Penelope didn't consider him, he'll be alright."

Virgil nodded, "how was the party anyway?"

"Well, dad's wings sold for a good price and to a respected charity," Scott smiled then sighed sadly, "I feel bad for letting them go, but dad was always giving to charity, I'm just doing his job."

Virgil rested his hand on Scott's gently, "it was alright to give those away, as long as it was for a good cause."

Scott smiled, "yeah, I know, it's just they were his and special."

"I'm sure dad would be happy that the money went to Penny's trust."

"I hope so."

"I'll see you later, I want to grab a shower before dinner," Virgil left the piano smiling when he heard his brother start to play again.

Penelope called in on the comms and smiled seeing Scott's hologram playing the piano, "hi Scott."

Scott looked up and released the pedal before moving to the desk, "is everything alright Penny?"

"That was a beautiful piece you were playing just then."

Scott chuckled as he blushed, "ha, it's just something I made up."

"Well nothing is wrong, I just wanted to see Gordon, is he around?"

Scott smiled, "he's in his room, would you like me to transfer you?"

"If you could please?" Penelope tucked a strand of golden hair behind her ear.

"Nice to see you again Penny," Scott winked as her hologram disappeared and he leant back in the chair with a grin waiting to hear Gordon's news.