Thomas remembers the comfort.
He remembers the first sleepless night at the sheds. The fear and uncertainty.
He also remembers Henry, Gordon and Edward.
Thomas remembers gentle words and smiles.
He remembers crying and the words that became his mantra.
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Edward remembers freedom.
He remembers being silenced, being told that engines aren't allowed to have opinions.
Edward remembered arriving on Sodor.
He remembers the glee of speaking his mind.
He remembers the words that became his key
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Henry remembers happiness.
He remembers... blurrs...
Henry doesn't remember much.
Then he remembers the others.
Henry remembers. The words that became his strength.
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Gordon remembers them.
He remembers Edward and his determination.
He remembers Thomas' bravery.
Gordon remembers Henry and his resilience.
He remembers Scot and what he said before Gordon left for Sodor.
Those words became his vow.
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Sodor knows the words, eight simple words.
The words that are Thomas' mantra.
The words that are Edward's key.
The words that are Henry's strength.
The words that are Gordon's vow.
We are family, no matter where you are.
