Alan and Scott journey lasted 2 hours in the car. Scott was driving with Alan sat in the passenger seat, quiet.

"No offensive Alan," Scott said glancing over at him "but you look terrible,"

"I didn't get much sleep last night, I was just in so much pain even with the painkillers." he confessed.

His tone was more deeper than usual and he could see he was still in pain so Scott decided not to push it.

"What else?" Scott asked.

"Nothing," He squeaked taking a few deep breaths before sitting up straight again.

"Alan you're in more than pain, tell me what's wrong and I won't tell dad it can be our secret," Scott was trying to bond with his brother after he got compared to his dad.

Scott looked at his little brother's blood-shot eyes and the dark circles beneath. He remembered how much pain he was in when he got attacked by his ex-girlfriend and his father cleaning up his wounds.

"Oh," he said, smiling knowingly.

Alan's eyes shot over to Scott's "What?"

"You've watched the film already haven't you?" "No?"

Alan looked over at Scott and grinned. Looking down at his hands.

"I text Holly and asked her on a date,"

"Alan you knew we were leaving today why didn't you wait until you came back!, you and Kayo have a conference soon you could have done it then,"

"I know that now Scott, she said she's coming for a holiday next month I could rearrange it with her then,"

"Sounds good Alan, you can't miss this big opportunity it's once in a lifetime."

Alan brought out his iPad and reclined the seat as he finished the film.

Once they got got back to the island Alan sighed with relief "we don't have to face them yet Al,"

Alan and Scott both gasped with shock and a scared look on their faces.

"What... are you doing here dad?" Alan asked.

"Waiting for you two to come home," Jeff said "I was going to come and see you myself when you two stayed another day without asking me,"

"It was my fault dad, I wanted to see.."

"No Dad it was me who wanted to stay longer, I realised I had lost something, and we went to find it," Scott said hoping not to get in trouble and stepped forward.

"I'm heading to my bedroom," Alan said smiling, trying to get out of trouble.

"Good, I'll follow you," Jeff said with a smirk.

Alan groaned.

Once Jeff followed Alan to his bedroom. It left Virgil and Scott to talk.

Virgil leant against the wall "spill the beans, Scott,"

"What! There's nothing to spill,"

"Really saying that you lost something, I know you keep all your stuff in your case no matter how long you stay," Virgil said gloomily.

"Fine," Scott looked around "Alan found Holly in her flat in London."

Virgil gasped.

Once they got to Alan's bedroom. Alan sat down on his bed with in his hands in his head and Jeff pulled Alan's desk chair close to the bed so they could talk.

"You and me need to talk, Alan," Jeff said firmly.

Alan sighed, "you've already grounded me till I die, there's nothing else to talk about,"

Jeff chuckled, "yes there is, first I don't want to be talking to the back of your head... sit up,"

Alan did what he was told and groaned. He still had a weary look on his face.

"Will you relax, I'm only grounding you for a month as I may have over reacted 5 years ago because I wanted to protect you, now that your older, I will let it slip," Alan nodded

"Well that's better than life," Alan laughed.

"And in that month, You and I will do some father son bonding activities," Jeff said smiling ruffling his sons hair.

"Thanks dad, but I know you are busy with all your inventions, making our lives a better place," Alan exclaimed unpacking his clothes.

"I know but it doesn't mean I should ignore you I try to spend equal time with all you boys,"

Alan lifted an eyebrow "This is a very weird grounding dad,"

"I was a different person than Alan, since you've been away with Scott I'm had time to think,"

Alan just grinned, hoping his dad would leave.

"Also, I've changed my mind about Holly, your old enough to have a girlfriend now as long as you don't have kids until your older than 18, I'll allow it," Alan ran up to his dad hugging him with joy.

Alan called Scott into his room.

Scott darted into the room, "What is it Alan?"

"Dad said as he will let me get back together with Holly," Alan exclaimed excitedly.

"That's great news Alan, have you told him you met her boyfriend in her apartment?" Scott blurted out.

Jeff spun around on the chair to face Alan, who looked like a bullet just shot him.

"No he hasn't," Jeff said giving Alan a stern stare.

"I'm sorry Alan, I didn't mean to say that, it just came out," Scott apologised as Virgil pulled him out of the room.

Jeff gave a hard core look to his youngest son.

"Alan remember you are still grounded so your not going anywhere so tell me everything from the beginning," Jeff demanded locking the door.

Alan felt the pain of his bruise shooting through his left cheek.

He sat down and took a deep breath, "I used Scott's gps location to track her down and went to her apartment to find her. Then her boyfriend attacked me,"

"That explains why you look like you've been beaten up," Jeff replied stiffly.

"So, can I still date her?" Alan smiled, hoping for a good answer.

"Yes but I'll need her boyfriends number so I can give him a talking too,"

Alan stood up "Dad for once can you stay out of my business you've said yourself that I have grown up now, I can handle this myself,"

"Okay son, just keep to my ground rules though, I don't want any unexpected accidents happening, nice talking to you." Jeff saluted and shut the door behind him.

Scott was sat on the sofa "I hope I haven't just ruined Alan's chances with Holly,"

"Alan's old enough to stand up for himself now, he will be fine," Virgil added.

Virgil gave Scott a beer "Thanks Virgil I need this."

Jeff took the beer out of Scott's hand and dropped it in the bin "Start talking, Scott,"

Scott rolled his eyes.

Jeff crossed his arms "Scott Tracy I said start talking!"

"All I did was encouraged Alan to go for what he believes is right, I was being a father figure last night dad," Scott explained finally opening his mouth. Jeff was about to say something, but he was interrupted by Virgil's snigger.

Virgil sniggered, "Father figure more like mother hen,"

"Virgil you're not helping," Jeff piped in "Why did you lie to me about the conference lasting longer?"

"Because after what happened last time, I felt bad for Alan. He's the youngest and I would have been there for him whatever happened,"

"Did you pay for the last night?" Jeff queried his older son.

"Yes dad" Scott said looking at his brother in the room. "On the Tracy card."

Jeff uncapped a beer for him and Scott, "you deserve this after what you went through last night,"

"Cheers Dad," both Scott and Virgil clinked their bottles with Jeff's.

"Just shame that the others aren't here," Virgil thought out loud.

Sorry guys, this one was quiet a short chapter.