Percy sat, gazing into the stars with his mail wagons, at Maithwaite station. The yard was quiet and a small family of birds slept in their nest. The platform was empty.
"Hello Percy." Henry said.
"Oh, Hello Henry, i didn't hear you come in." Suddenly it dawned on Percy who talking to. His boiler ran cold. "Wait… you died."
"Yes, but I'm still with you all. In spirit, I guess."
A tear escaped from Percy's eye. But Henry's smile never dropped.
"It's been so rough without you, Henry."
"I know, Rebecca really threw a spanner in the works, didn't she." Henry chuckled.
"Have you talked to Gordon?"
"He's still too shaken, and he has Rebecca to talk to."
"Then why are you talking to me?"
"Because you don't have anyone to talk to about your problem."
Percy was stumped for a moment. Unable to think of what Henry was talking about.
"But I can talk to Thomas."
"Isn't he the issue?" Henry Raised an eyebrow, but never dropped his smile. Percy Gulped. "How did you know?"
"I've been able to look at things from an outside perspective. It's actually quite obvious."
Percy felt shame cloud over him, and Henry's happy expression changed to a look of concern.
"There's Nothing to be embarrassed about Percy. You should tell him."
"But Thomas will think I'm weird! And think im the weirdest engine on the island."
"If Thomas was like that, we wouldn't be friends with him."
Percy thought about it for a while, But when he turned back to Henry, He was gone.
Percy suddenly woke from his sleep. Only James and Rebecca were at the sheds.
"Hey Percy." Rebecca Smiled.
"Hey Rebecca." Percy said still confused from the night before.
"Why the long face pal?" James asked.
"I Spoke to henry last night."
"Percy, Gordon had a dream with Henry last night, there's no such things as ghosts." Rebecca said calmly.
"But It was so real… I could have sworn it was last night..." Percy mumbled still confused.
"Pah! I won't believe this nonsense 'till i see it." James spurted.
"Don't Worry Percy, I'm sure everything will be ok."
Hey guys! It's been a while. Sorry this chapter was a short one, there's a long one coming up next, and a good one if you ask me. Some real emotion, made me feel a bit sad writing it. Either way Cant wait to see you all next time.