SOS Part 1

Gordon bit his lip as he watched Thunderbird 2 touch down outside Penelope's mansion and his eldest brothers jump down from the lift, Scott ran over to Thunderbird 1 and even behind glass Gordon could hear him shouting. The aquanaut backed away from the window and continued to dry his hair pleased to now be smelling like shower gel as opposed to an angry polecat who had decided to spray him in the sewer, as he dwelled over looking for his crush's prized pooch he thought about his hostility towards Parker, the man had just been incredibly upset and worried about losing Sherbet and calling IR had been a better idea than say animal rescue, but that was the problem, Gordon's job was human rescues not lost pets, Parker had no right to call him out. Gordon opened the bathroom door in fresh clothing and walked straight into Penelope.

"Steady Gordon."

"Sorry Penny, I was lost in thought."

"You better get downstairs, Scott is red with anger."

"I didn't crash his ship."

"No, but you did destroy one of his drones," Penelope smirked at him, "and he's not very happy."

Gordon rolled his eyes, "he'll get over it, but I guess I should face this."

"Oh, Gordon?"

"Yeah?" He turned to face her again.

"Thank you for putting in the effort to find Sherbet, it really meant a lot to me."

Gordon blushed, "my pleasure like I said outside, I'm just glad he's safe."

Penelope smiled, "to steal your brother's ship just to get here quickly, that was really sweet of you," she kissed his cheek then turned to leave.

Gordon touched his cheek turning pink with shock, "umm anytime Penny," he watched her walk down the corridor to her room then jogged down the steps to the entrance hall where Scott was walking in with Virgil, "crap, what timing."

"Gordon!"

Virgil held Scott's shoulder, "easy."

Gordon scuffed the marble floor with his foot, "before you yell at me, I'm sorry and I stole her for a good cause."

"You could've crashed her, in fact, John has already told me that you almost took a nose dive into the ocean not 200 yards from the island."

"That telltale."

"Gordon, don't take my ship again," Scott sighed, "I was worried about you."

"HA! You were worried about Thunderbird 1 more let's face it."

Scott shook his head, "you know what you're like with heights, how did you even get into her?"

"I almost fell."

"You what?" Virgil exclaimed, "Gordon for crying out loud! Why would you risk it?"

"It's not my fault Scott doesn't put safety railings up."

"I'm used to it, I wouldn't expect any of you lot to be able to keep your balance, not even Kayo."

"She's not damaged, I'm not damaged. We're all good."

"No, we are not good. I'm teaching you how to fly her when we get home so this never happens again."

"Really?"

"Are you serious Scott?" Virgil asked as Gordon's eyes widened.

"Yes, I don't want inexperienced pilots flying my baby."

"Thanks, Scotty."

"However, before any of that, I want you to retrieve my broken drone you flew into the pond."

"What?!"

"You heard me."

"But I've just showered!"

"There's one on Thunderbird 2. Scott, want to grab a coffee?"

"FAB Virg. Have fun little brother."

Penelope walked down the stairs and smiled at the group, "I heard raised voices, I hope you're not arguing over me?"

Scott smirked, "of course not Penny, just keeping Gordon from making any future errors."

"Good. Come into the lounge, Parker is bringing in tea and coffee. Gordon?"

"I'd love to but I have to do work for Scott."

"Nonsense, come and relax."

"But?"

"I have authority over your brothers," she placed her finger over Scott's lips as she heard him about to retort, "chores can wait. I want to hear about this space mission you were on Scott."

Back on the island Brains was looking at his old plans and designs he had drawn out when building Braman, "what has happened to you old friend?"

Grandma joined him at his desk, "he survived the water Brains."

"Yes I know, but he's not f thinking straight the way he used to, it's like his programming has been overridden."

"I doubt that Brains, he's an old robot and just needs an upgrade. I can't think of a single device you've created that has been faulty."

"The boys are upset Grandma Tracy."

"What?"

"Those astronauts knew your son, he trained them. It's uh really spiked Scott's interest, he's determined to find Jeff."

Grandma nodded, "we all are Brains. I'll talk to Scott, this will have just shaken him, he'll be ok. He has Virgil to fall back on too."

Brains smiled, "I think Braman might have something to do with Jeff. What do you think?"

"I honestly can't say Brains, I'd like to believe that but the whole picture is bigger than what it started out like. Only time will tell."