The next morning, everyone at Tidmouth had woken up and was assigned to work. Percy and James both had baggy eyes, because neither one of them could sleep last night. Percy was just sad that no one else on the island interested him, while James was very sad about getting dumped. " No one breaks up with James, I'm so perfect and handsome " James thought to himself.

Percy is at Knapford waiting for Patrick, as he saw James come near by.

" Hey James, why were you so sad last night? " Percy asked. James didn't want to say, but did anyway.

" Let's just say, Molly wanted to move on " James said trying not to say the truth. But Percy knew what he meant.

" Molly broke up with you? " Percy said wondering. James was about to scream if he heard "broke up, dumped, or break up" again.

" Alright yes, Molly said she wanted someone who was more respectful to her and others. I'm respectful " James said. Percy was laughing in his head, James "respectful", as if.

" I'm sorry, maybe she wasn't ready to be with you yet, maybe later she'll take you back " Percy said trying to cheer James up.

" What do you know about love, you're not dating anyone and never had. " James teased that made Percy sad, because it was true.

" I'll find someone " Percy said pissed. He couldn't stand James teasing him, he wanted to bump him hard.

" Did Rosie and you even go on a date? " James said not remembering the conversation he and Percy had yesterday.

Percy didn't want to say anything about it, he knew that James would laugh at him.

" She said she wasn't dating anyone either, but she didn't want me though. " Percy said. James was surprised, why would Rosie reject Percy if she wasn't dating anyone either.

" Well, Molly said that I wasn't handsome. That's just blasphemy. " James said ignoring Percy. James then said one more thing to Percy.

" Percy, before I go, I just wanted to tell you that Rosie hasn't changed, she's still very loud, stubborn, and tomboyish. Maybe she isn't the girl for you " James said wanting to end the conversation. Percy didn't want to believe James, but for once he'll listen to him.

James soon collected trucks. James just wished that all trucks couldn't talk, so they couldn't be loud, annoying, and teasing. James was ready to go, until he saw Stanley pushing Gordon's coaches, while blushing. He didn't care though.

Percy was soon assigned to deliver fruit to the farm, this just reminded him of the fruit incident he had many years ago, while James was being lazy. At least this time he was partnered with Emily.

Percy had spent 2 hours going from place to place delivering fruit when he found Thomas waiting for some coal to be out in his trucks.

" Hey Thomas, are you feeling useful " Percy said to him. " Of course I am, I'm always useful and so are you ". Thomas was confused on Percy's somewhat quiet tone as they talked more.

" Percy, are you okay, you look a little glum " Thomas said worrying for his best friend. Percy then wanted Thomas's help.

" Thomas, how did you and Emily finally come to a conclusion that you loved each other " Percy said shocking Thomas. " Well, me and Emily had been through so many crazy adventures. We always had some good moments, weird moments, and even some bad moments. But we always were there for each other. I had loved Emily when I first saw her and she loved me the same way as well. Finally, we confessed to each other when Emily was forced to sleep alone after someone took her spot " Percy was so interested that he wanted to give Rosie another chance to redeem himself that they can be together.

" Thanks Thomas, I hope that something like that can happen to me as well " Percy said before leaving.

James was continuing his truck "adventure" when he stopped at a signal, he started to sing to himself.

In the darkness,
People look happier than the day
Everyone else knows where they're supposed to be
But only I walk without purpose

James was singing a solo performed by Jake called "Reflection". It was about how when a person is stuck with wanting to be himself, but also wanting to change into someone else.

But still, blending in with them is more comfortable
Sodor is my home, which has swallowed up the night
Hands me an entirely different world
I want to be free
I want to be free from freedom
Because right now I'm happy but I'm unhappy
I'm looking at myself

The trucks were honestly impressed on what a great voice James had. Jake knew that as well.

I wish I could love myself
I wish I could love myself
I wish I could love myself
I wish I could love myself

James finished and actually got some cheers from the trucks, they also decided not to pull back which gave James a wish come true.

James continued going straight across the beautiful island when he saw two shapes near the end of a track. One was pink and one was white. James couldn't tell who they were until he got up right next to them and then he suddenly saw Rosie and Stanley, making out.

James's jaw dropped and was so insanely confused. Their is no way that Rosie would find a new date so fast and immediately start sucking face. Jake the driver was also looking at them and didn't realize that he and James were heading for a dead end.

" Oh shit, James hold on " Jake said before pulling on the brake lever trying to stop. James was going very fast that their wasn't enough time to stop completely.

" No, not again, please! " James yelled before it was too late. James smashed right into the barrier and then flipped over on his side and landed right next to a tree. His face was facing(no pun attended) the barrier he hit and it nearly poked him in his beautiful eyes. Jake was able to jump to safety, but he got a cut on his leg, not too bad though. James couldn't believe what happened. He crashed in a field, well forest again, and he saw Rosie kissing Stanley, she totally lied to Percy.

Rosie and Stanley were already gone and didn't see or hear the crash, but James was ready to tell Percy.

Once Rocky and other help came over, Mr. Caleb asked for an obvious explanation. Jake made up that he wasn't paying attention because he was trying to fix the throttle lever and it caused them to crash. Mr. Caleb believed it and punished Jake while sending James to the Steamworks.

Percy returned to Knapford for his break and then saw Rosie come near him. Percy wanted to tell Rosie to give him another chance.

" Hi Rosie. Look, I know you didn't think I was the right one for you, but maybe you should give me one more chance. I want to show you that I'm good enough to be with " Percy said trying not to sound nervous, but manly.

Rosie on the other side, couldn't make a choice. She was so lost, that she was about to lose it.

" Percy, how about you and I just stay friends okay, I really feel like you and I are better that way " Rosie said very stubborn. Percy wasn't going to give up like that.

" Come on, just give me some time. I can be a different engine, I'm still cheeky, scared easily, and accidental, but I can change that. You can too, you can still be a little loud, tomboyish, and no offense, but a little annoying " Percy said as good as he could.

" I haven't been like that in years " Rosie said kind of offended on what she heard.

" James said, you're always like that " Percy said telling Rosie.

Rosie was pissed at James. " James is lying to you, I haven't been a tomboy engine in like 3 years, no one ever complains about me being loud, and the fact that you think I'm annoying, I'm gonna go ahead and leave " Rosie said very angry and leaving Percy.

Percy was so sad that he couldn't talk her into liking him, but he also was angry at James for lying to him. He thought maybe James told him that so that Rosie would be upset and not like him. Percy steamed away wanting some alone time, even telling Patrick to leave.

Rosie looked for Stanley and saw him in his shed. She told him what happened.

" I know what I did was wrong, but I'm not gonna lose you, Stan " Rosie said to Stanley in his shed before beginning their third make out session of the day.

James found out a lie, while Percy found out a lie.

James was sleeping the entire time he was getting fixed after his accident. In his sleep, he was thinking on how he was gonna expose Rosie's lie to everyone and Percy will find out.

" Hey James, you can wake up, I'm gonna update you " Victor said to James's sleepy face.

James woke up wanting to leave. " Am I perfectly fine " He said very greedy. Victor was a little nervous to tell James.

" Let's just say your wheels and buffers are fixed, and you'll be repainted soon. However, your lamp was damaged pretty bad, and we can't find a replacement. So you'll be forced to travel in the dark without your light " Victor said wondering what James will say.

James wasn't really upset, but he hated having to go around outside in the dark, not because he was scared of the dark, of course not, but he always got lost.

" Can you get a new lamp for me " James said. " I'll make sure we get a new lamp, but it'll take a week maybe " Victor said that shocked James. " A week, where are you getting these things from, Australia?! " James said very upset.

" Just be patient, you can wait that long " Victor said not wanting to listen to James pout. James just had to deal with it. He hoped that he didn't have to do any jobs at night for the next week.

James was about to leave when Kevin came up nearly falling over again. " How did you end up crashing anyways? " he said wanting to know.

James, wanting to give away his secret, but he didn't want anyone gossiping. He wanted to tell everyone tonight to make it interesting.

" Jake was just not paying attention and I was going so fast that he couldn't stop me in time " James told the little crane. Kevin wasn't sure if he'd believe a driver caused the crash, that never happens.

James left smirking, because he was ready to tell everyone and expose Rosie for being a huge liar to Percy.

Percy soon was on his second schedule of the day and wanted it to be over with. He thought that he ruined his chance to tell Rosie that he wanted to be her boyfriend, but he screwed up. He had a secret in him as well though.

That big secret was that he secretly loved Rosie when she helped him escape being trapped in a cave when trying to receive some rocks. He was brave, but he couldn't escape on his own, so Rosie was soon there to help him out. Percy thought that was the best thing anyone has ever done to him.

But Rosie told him that she wasn't dating anyone, why would she not want him. She really thinks that they're not good for each other, but Percy doesn't think so. Tonight, he'll apologize and tell her to just wait for a few weeks to give him one more chance.

James was waiting for his passengers at Wellsworth until he saw Molly come up in front of him.

" Hey Molly, found yourself a new, better, honest, respectful boyfriend " James said sarcastically. Molly didn't want to argue.

" No James, but you should really change your attitude, because you always have to be so rude and teasing around others. It's not always about you " Molly said hoping to shut James up.

" I can't and I won't change myself, I love myself, and everyone should know how great I am, so just stay out of my sight you yellow nosy " James said very harshly. Molly felt insulted and went away crying. James did feel like he shouldn't of said that to her, it was rude and also lame.

For the rest of the day, James was undershooting and overshooting at stations that made the passengers and Jake upset.

" Jimmy, you better stop being a child, or else you're gonna get smacked by Mr. Caleb " Jake said. James hated that nickname "Jimmy", it sounds so nerdy and dumb. James was a hotter and useful name for an engine he thought.

By 6:00pm, everyone's shifts was over and the Steam Team was gonna do a performance. They do one every Friday. This time the engines get to sing.

Everyone soon met up at Tidmouth with their voices ready. All 7 engines, as well as Annie & Clarabel had a microphone in front of them, while their drivers sat on their running plate. They started to sing the song " 21st Century, People! ", a fan favorite.

You worth it you perfect
Deserve it just work it
You look elegant, elegant also you're pretty, pretty
You shine, shine. You're the truth and the reason Percy started.

If anyone keeps insulting you (insulting you)
Tell em you're my lady, go tell them (tell them)
Whatever other people say, whatever this world tells you
You're the best to me just the way you are James sang next.

Patrick and Jake are the ones that usually start the 1st verse of many songs. Percy and James had been that role as well.

The group was about to finish the song, when a big noise stopped them and the music.

Everybody put your hands up
It's the 21st century, people, hands up
Everybody put you.... Edward stopped singing.

" What the hell was that " Henry said a little scared. Then Percy saw that Patrick had left.

" Where's Patrick " Percy said worrying for his driver. Everyone stayed put for a bit, when Tyler decided to go.

" I'll go check it out " he said heroically. " I'll go too " Ginny said. " Be safe guys " Ellie said worrying for her boyfriend.

Tyler and Ginny walked near the noise until they saw Patrick next to a bunch of flares that were let off, one of them by the way said " I Love You, Rosie ". The 4th of July was Monday and so Tyler was confused.

" Geez brother, the 4th of July is Monday and you're already trying to destroy the fireworks. I told you they're safe " Tyler said thinking his brother was insane. Patrick wasn't though, he told the pair that he was trying to put the "note" on one of the fireworks to be shown in the air on the day so that Rosie could see it and find out who it was from, but he didn't tell Percy. But one of the flares lit up and accidentally exploded.

" Well maybe you should try and get some help before you blow yourself to smithereens " Tyler said wanting his brother to stop.

" Hey, I wanna be useful " Patrick said to his brother. " No, you're trying to be more unconcerned, but you always are " Tyler said that annoyed Patrick. He got the nickname " The Concerned " because he would get concerned about so little things.

Once everything was settled, the three returned to the group and everyone was confused. Tyler told everyone and Percy was the most confused.

" Percy, I think you should tell everyone, okay. Their's no point in hiding it " Patrick said wanting Percy to tell, which he did.

" Okay guys, I'm gonna say this, but everyone better swear that they won't tell anyone else " Percy said to his "family". All the humans crossed their fingers, while the engines whistled in command.

Percy told everyone about his crush. Emily, Thomas, and Edward and their drivers were very proud of Percy that he was growing up fast. James however, wasn't thrilled at all. He knew that Rosie was lying to him, but he decided to wait until tonight to tell everyone.

Everyone then left to do their fun after work things when James stopped Gordon.

" What's going on, redshirt " Gordon said that made James roll his eyes.

" Whatever, but I wanna tell you a secret, I want you and I to reveal it tonight so that everyone can be shocked by it " James said that interested Gordon.

" So Percy said that he loved Rosie, but she told him that she wasn't dating anyone either. Well, Rosie has been a little, or should I say big liar. She has been dating Stanley, I saw them making out earlier today and I was so shocked that I ended up crashing " James said to the big blue engine that was both interested and also disgusted by Rosie's actions.

" I'll be ready to tell them " Gordon said excited. James was too, but if he's gonna tell everyone, then he needed to get Rosie and Stanley to come to Tidmouth tonight so they can admit to everyone, especially to Percy. Gordon and James went off about their business and James thought he was having the best day of the year, well except for the crashing and losing his lamp.

Percy told his secret, but James is keeping his, not until later.

Rosie and Stanley had been in Stanley's shed doing the usual lovey dovey routine for a while, when a thought came to Rosie's mind.

" Stan, what if Caitlyn, Connor, or Harvey tells Percy about us? He'll know that I lied to him " Rosie said worried. Stanley was always the one to keep a friend cheered up, his girlfriend the most.

" It's okay Rosie, surely when the days go by, Percy will just think that you and I started dating after you told him no " Stanley said hoping that would convince Rosie.

" Well, I guess I can wait a few days and tell him about us. I'm sure he'll understand " Rosie said that made Stanley happy for her.

It was almost 8:00 pm when Molly was out for a little stroll when she saw Percy sitting near a water tower.

" Hi Perce, its me Molly, you doing good " Molly said to the little engine. Percy was glad that Molly was a nice engine, or else he would have to only trust Emily, who he thinks is the nicest engine ever.

" I'm okay, I'm just thinking about my future and how it'll be amazing " Percy said.

" I hope so for me too " Molly said eager. " Oh yeah, I heard you broke up with James. That'll make him pointless for a while " Percy said feeling more cheerful.

" Well I had to, he just couldn't stop being a nuisance. He always would just boast about himself and not care enough for me " Molly said remembering that crazy week.

" Well, that's our James. He is splendid and strong, but he's always had an ego problem, probably from when he first got painted red. But I think he's fine like that though " Percy said trying to motivate Molly.

" Well, I just want a boyfriend who's always nice around others and me " Molly said and Percy started getting witty. " Well, I might be taken " he howled.

" That's okay Percy, I do think of you as a little brother " Molly said. " That's great. I'm sure that you're proud of that " Percy said to his big "sister".

" I'll see you soon, have a good weekend. 4th of July is coming " Molly said excited. Percy was excited too, that'll be the day he'll tell Rosie.

James was going around trying to find Rosie and Stanley to try and bring them to Tidmouth at 10:00. His plan was gonna be his best ever he thought. He then saw Stanley sitting alone waiting.

" Hey there Stan, are my coaches safe " James said trying to make a normal chat.

" Don't worry, their are nice and safe and will be nice and shiny for you tomorrow " Stanley said. He always would gather James's coaches and he would boast about how magnificent they are.

" Good, but I was wondering if you wanted to come by Tidmouth tonight at 10:00 " James said. " okay, what for? " Stanley said wanting to know. James had to think of something to get him to come.

" Me and the others are gonna play a game of "charades", but we wanted some extra players " James said that made Jake just groan.

" I guess so, I'll try that " Stanley said wondering more.

" That's good, how about you bring a friend with you, like a...Rosie " James said in trying to get both of them to come. Stanley was more intrigued to go, his girlfriend and him would have a great time, but he had to keep quiet to not tell them about each other.

" See you there " Stanley said before leaving.

" Charades? Have you even heard of that before? " Jake said thinking James's trick to get Stanley and Rosie to come was stupid. James ignored him and sat there in greatness, but Percy whistled in wanting to tell James about Molly.

" Hey James, I ran into Molly earlier " Percy said that made James just sighed.

" That's great, I don't wanna even see that bumble bee girl again, she just left a perfect guy like me " James said that annoyed Percy.

" Look, she wanted someone who's more nice to others and well, you aren't the greatest with others " Percy said that made James ever angrier.

" Why do you care? You just have to be a little detective. Besides, you always had a beef with Bulgy. I mean you did almost crash after you tried to race him awhile ago " James said that got Percy very stubborn.

" Look James, I'm just being honest okay, you don't need to tease me about everything " Percy said even more upset at James then the last time he teased him.

" I don't care, just leave me alone, I got some business to do " James said that made Percy leave.

Percy really was debating whether he and James were actually friends. He felt better when he saw Harvey doing some last minute work.

" Hey Harvey, you wanna talk " Percy said to the crane engine. " Not too long Percy, I have to go help Luke " Harvey said ready to leave.

" OK, I'm gonna tell you that me and Rosie might start dating soon " Percy said that made Harvey stop.

" Oh, well you might have to change your plans there " Harvey said confusing Percy. " Why? " Percy quickly said. " Rosie is with Stanley " Harvey said that horrified Percy. " What, how could she find a new date in like a day " Percy said that made Harvey say the big one.

" She's been dating Stanley for like two weeks know " he said that made Percy's heart shrink to a tiny speck. She and Stanley have been dating for that long. Then why did she tell him that she wasn't dating anyone? Percy was turning into rage when he steamed away making Harvey a little freaked out.

It was 9:55 pm at Tidmouth. Everyone soon was back except for Percy and Henry. Henry was doing the usual Flying Kipper he does every night, while Percy was "somewhere". James was just waiting for Rosie and Stanley. The two soon arrived taking both the empty berths.

" What's going on here " Edward asked. James and Gordon just acted normal.

" James invited me and Rosie to play some charades here " Stanley added.

" How do you play charades as an engine " Thomas asked.

" Uh, we can make a noise and try and guess what it is " James said trying to make the others understand. Everyone just went with it. For about 10 minutes, everyone made up a noise and everyone tried to guess what it is.

The score was James at 4 and everyone still at zero. It was James's turn, so he can't get the next point. James made his sound, he was making a kissing noise and was hoping that either Stanley and Rosie would guess. Rosie soon guessed.

" Someone kissing their crush " she answered. " Close, it's actually someone kissing their date while lying " James said that confused everyone.

" What do you mean? " Rosie said. " It's like how you lied to Percy about dating no one when you have been dating someone this whole time " James shouted and everyone gasped.

" What in the world are you talking about " Rosie yelled. " Percy told me that you said you weren't dating anyone, but this afternoon I saw you and Stan kissing and that made me crash because at how much of a liar you are " James said that made the others glare angrily at Rosie and Stanley.

" I can explain okay " Rosie stated, but a voice stopped her.

" You don't need to " the voice said and everyone looked to see Percy. Rosie was scared at what she was seeing, Percy was extremely angry.

" To think that I actually was falling in love with you. But you just try and make me feel like I was about to date someone who actually liked me too, but you have someone else you obviously love more! " Percy screamed that startled the group.

" Percy, look I was trying not to make you sad, I didn't want to say no to you, I didn't want to break your heart " Rosie stated. But Percy wasn't even 1% convinced.

" You should of thought that when you lied to my face " Percy said before he started to cry. " I just wish that you weren't in my life. You ruined everything. I'm leaving. Never speak to me again " he wailed before steaming away backwards. Patrick came up investigating.

" Hey, you need anything " he said when Percy came up next to him. " Take me away somewhere far " he demanded. Patrick just agreed and they both left.

Rosie and Stanley stood there dumbfounded. The other 5 engines just looked at them betrayed, especially James.

" I think you two should leave " Gordon stated and the two did.

Percy was soon stopped in an empty shed near McColl's farm. Percy was crying a bunch that Patrick was running out of handkerchiefs.

" Calm down little buddy, I know you liked her, but maybe you'll find someone else " Patrick said trying his best to calm his engine down.

" No I won't, their is no other girl on the island that I'm even interested in. I'll just be alone forever, and I'll suffer " Percy said trying not to cry more, but he couldn't help it.

" You need to be strong, okay " Patrick said and Percy was able to stop crying for now.

Patrick then showed Percy the firework he had made that said " I Love You Rosie " on it. He told his engine about his plan. Percy wanted that plan to boil.

" Destroy it " he told his driver. Patrick walked over to a pothole he saw and then lit up the firework with a match he luckily had and watched it burn and then explode. Patrick wished he hadn't of made that at all. He then walked back to his engine.

" Now, I'm gonna go see if Farmer McColl has any more tissues. You want me to get you a snack and drink " Patrick gave. " Yes, a bottle of water and a granola bar " Percy stated. (The engines in this world can also eat, so once again, deal with it)

Patrick left Percy alone. He just sat there trying not to think about Rosie, but her name kept on being said in his head. Percy then heard a sound and he couldn't see.

" Who's there, stay away " Percy said trying to be brave. A few seconds later, he saw the shape and it was someone who he thought was the last person who would come and check on him, James!

" James, what are you doing here? " Percy said to him. James soon came up to him nearly buffer to buffer. James's lamp was off, because it was destroyed in his crash, but he still saw Percy's face perfectly.

" I came to check on you, I didn't want you to be lost " he said that surprised Percy.

" I didn't know that you were so comforting, but also not willing to tell me the truth " Percy said that made James feel bad.

" Why didn't you tell me about this " Percy demanded. " Because, you wouldn't have believed me, you probably would of thought that I was trying to ruin your crush on Rosie" James stated.

" I don't wanna hear her name again okay, besides you told me that she never changed " Percy said remembering that moment.

" I'm so sorry, I lied to you too, Ro...or she changed her personality a lot in the last couple of years " James said feeling more bad.

" You didn't deserve to be treated like that, I wanted to tell, but I was too eager as usual " he said trying to keep Percy calm.

" Why do you even care for me? All the time, you tease about many tiny mistakes I've done, you always think that I'm always silly and so scared of everything, and finally you told me to leave you alone the last time we talked. Why do you even care for me at all, you just think I'm a loser " Percy said before crying again.

James was so hurt by that. He never thought Percy was a loser, his ego and personality just caused him to be such a nuisance to him.

" Percy, listen to me. You are NOT a loser, you are a useful, helpful, and caring engine. I'm sorry that I always tease you, that's just who I am, I can't control myself sometimes. People and engines want me to change, but I can't. You and I are friends, we always have been " James said cheering to himself a little. Percy looked up at him.

" You really do care for me? " he said calmly.

" Of course I do, we all do. No matter what happens to you we're always there for you. If you ever are in an accident, predicament, or anything bad, we all will be there to help, save, and care for you " James said that made Percy smile. " Even me " James said lastly.

The two engine then stared at each other for a few seconds and their smiles went away. Then the two slowly moved forward to each other, their buffers started pressing against one another. The moonlight shined on them, and soft, lovely piano music started playing in their heads. (Listen to some of that right now)

Percy and James then closed their eyes before their lips connected and they had a beautiful, slow, tender moment. The two didn't even know what was happening in their minds, the two just continued kissing for a few minutes. Neither knew what was gonna happen next. Patrick then came around the corner.

" Hey, so he only had potato chips and so I... " he stopped saying when he saw this beautiful image in front of him. He stood their in awe as the two engines had their moment.

" See little buddy, I told you you'd find someone else. Just didn't think it would be like this " Patrick said to himself.

Then finally the two engines let go and stared at each other. They finally realized what they did.

" I'm sorry " James slowly said. " It's okay " Percy then said. Then the two made huge smiles on their faces and then rubbed their noses together. Crying all the tears of joy they had, they finally realized that if they can't find someone else, they then can have each other instead.

The two engines finally had the best night of their lives.