Gordon flew through the countryside, life was getting better for him… Slowly. But he enjoyed his job, it made him feel special. Grand even.

As he rolled in to Tidmouth Station he saw Sir Topham Hatt standing on the platform waiting for him. Gordon anticipated a berating.

"Sir, if this is about me swearing at Stanley in the yard last week, I'm sorry. And I have personally apologized to him."

The Fat Controller looked surprised. "That's news to me."

If gordon could facepalm he would have.

"I was actually just going to ask how you're doing."

"Oh… I'm fine sir."

"Are you sure Gordon? I'm worried about you."

What henry had said to him in his dream was haunting him. Turning his boiler inside out.

"Sir… I feel like we're forgetting Henry, and if i were a ghost I wouldn't want to be forgotten."

The Fat Controller contemplated this for a bit. He then nodded. "What if I build a plaque in his name, and put it here in Knapford for everyone to see?"

"That would be great sir."

"Then consider it done, I'll make the arrangements this afternoon." he said donning a smile.

"Thank you sir."

Meanwhile, Thomas was at Maithwaite with Rosie. They were watching as the children ran about the park and played on the carousel. It was peaceful, unlike the last few years.

"Did you mean what you said at the yard?" Rosie asked abruptly.

"Yea, of course." He said embarrassed.

"I'm just making sure you aren't just saying these things to make me happy."

"Why would I do that?"

"I've been with an engine like that before, back in the 'States."

"I'm not like that,"

"And i'm glad about that."

And with that, she rolled up and kissed him. As far as thomas was concerned, he was in heaven. When she pulled back Thomas was speechless.

"I Love You Tommy." Rosie said.

"Uh, yea… I Love you too." He said still trying to put himself back together.

And that was the best 30 Seconds of his life.

That was the worst 30 seconds of Percy's Life. Thomas had fallen in love with Rosie. His whole heart was shattered. He felt crushed… And guilty almost. He didn't know what to do, so he sped home, where he could hide away. As he rushed through tidmouth station he passed Gordon who had just finished talking to Sir Topham Hatt.

"Was that Percy?" Asked The Fat Controller.

"Yep, i'll go see what's wrong."

When he got to the sheds he saw Percy Crying his heart out. He rolled onto the turntable.

"Percy?"

"Oh great, Let me guess.. I'm 2.8 seconds late bringing your coaches."

"No, I came to see what was the matter."

"Bullshit."

Percy's Harsh Words kept hitting gordon like golf balls, but he tried to keep himself level headed.

"I Know you don't care… and even if you did… you'd think I was disgusting, or a monster."

"If that's what you think of me… then doesn't that make me the monster.'

Percy looked up to see Gordon was crying. Not very much, but his eyes started to ball up with water.

"I do care about you guys. I just have a hard time showing it. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you like we lost Henry, or if it was Edward, or Thomas."

Just saying his name made Percy shutter.

"Did you two fall out?"

"No… It's Complicated. You wouldn't understand."

"Try me." Gordon said as he backed into the birth next to Percy. So Percy started from the top.

"For a while now, I've had feeling for Thomas… Love I think… and I was going to tell him today, but he loves Rosie now. I guess he never felt the same way back."

Gordon listened to Percy vent. He had never seen Percy this hurt before.

"You know, I was once where you two are."

"You're gay? Rubbish." Percy scoffed.

"No. God no," Gordon Corrected. "But Henry was."

Percy was shocked, it was a revelation, but it completely made sense. He looked at Gordon for more details… so Gordon told the story.

It was the early days on sodor, This was before James arrived on the island. And it was just me and Henry at Knapford Station, and he told me.

"Hey, Gordon?"

"Yes Henry?"

"Can I talk to you?"

"Of course."

"I like you gordon, alot, and I was wondering if you would consider being more than just friends."

This was before henry was a worrier. Of course he still worried, but a lot less then after the kipper… I was shocked, and i didnt know what to say. I knew I had to tread carefully or i'd really hurt his feelings, but I told him the truth.

"I'm don't think so Henry, I… don't think I feel for you in that way."

"I still remember how upset he was. And for a while we both felt guilty. We couldn't look each other in the eye, had really awkward conversations. But eventually we got over it, and you saw how close friends we were."

Another tear slid down Gordon's face. Percy for once in his life felt sympathy for Gordon.

"I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you're best friends with him then you two will get over it together."

"...I'm sorry." Percy said softly.

"For what?"

"Judging you. I never considered how much you've gone through."

"Yea, I've had my fair share. If you want someone else who has some good stories, ask Edward. He's got some worse ones. You'll never look at him the same."

But then things got a little more complicated when Thomas and James steamed onto the turntable.

"What's wrong with you two?"

"Nothing…" Percy said trying to hold back tears.

"What have you done this time?" Thomas said to Gordon, his tone hateful and bitter.

"It's not him." Percy muttered. "And don't talk to him like that."

"Did he just stand up for Gordon or am I hearing things?" James asked genuinely.

"I think he did." Gordon said equally surprised.

"I don't want to talk about it right now."

"Good idea." Gordon suggested.

So the four engines sat in the sheds with an uncomfortable atmosphere, especially for thomas, as his best friend couldn't look him in the eye.