Old Enemies and New Friends

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Chapter 4

John turned to his father.

"Dad, is he alive?"

"I don't know son," he said sitting down in the chair John had just vacated in front of the screen.

"How do you know it is him."

"I don't. We are only going on what he has told us Mr Tracy. Maybe one of you should come down here," she said.

"Hm. I had better go I guess."

"I am not sure that is a good idea. We are just a little country hospital. If you are seen here. The press will have a field day. Perhaps one of your son's should come instead." Jeff nodded and looked around the room. Scott had taken Alan off to calm down. He looked over to John.

"I will go Dad," he said moving forward.

"Maybe Scott should go."

"No Dad. If this is a hoax Scott could over react."

"You're right son. You are the least known by face anyway apart from well Virgil of course."

"OK Dad. So how do I get to your hospital," he asked looking at the young blond nurse. She was very pretty and he knew Virgil would be loving having a nurse like her. If it was Virgil that is.

"I will send you the co-ordinates of a local airfield. If you radio in when you are ten minutes away. I will meet you there."

"OK send them through." Kaydee sent the co-ordinates through then signed off.

John went off to pack. As he reached his door he came across Scott.

"Hi Bro. What you doing?"

"Going to pack. I am going to fly out and see if it is Virgil,"

"Maybe I should go John."

"No. Dad needs you here. If this is all a cheap trick. Dad will need you Scott. You are the only one who managed to get through to him. I promise I will call if it is him," said John hugging his big brother. He expected Scott to resist like he normally did but this time he didn't. John was glad he needed this. He was worried about who might be in the hospital.

"OK little bro. Make sure you keep in touch," said Scott pulling away. John smiled at him then walked off.

Kaydee meanwhile was back with Virgil. She was growing fond of him. Even if he was crabby at times. She knew how awful it was to be stuck in a hospital bed day in day out. So she had a surprise for him.

"Hey fancy a walk outside?" she asked.

"I would love it. I am so fed up with staring at these blank walls. You could at least have put some color on them," he groaned back.

"Oh dear someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."

"I'm sorry Kaydee. I don't mean to take it out on you."

"It's OK. I know what it is like being stuck in here."

"You do?"

"Yes. A year ago. I was in a car accident and spent three months here."

"I'm sorry. Were you badly hurt?"

"Yes. I had four broken ribs and a broken arm. It was a drunk driver. My mum was in the car. She never made it."

"Oh god. I am sorry. I have lost my mum too," he said apologetically. He saw the tears in her eyes and took hold of her hand.

"We are a right pair aren't we?"

"We sure are," he said smiling at her. She smiled back.

"Well lets get going shall we," she said helping him up. Holding onto her arm they made their way outside.

"Do you have any other family?" he asked.

"Just my grandma. My dad left when I was two and I have no siblings. What about you?"

"Well. I have my dad, my grandmother and four brothers."

"Four wow. Are you all close?"

"Yeah we are. I'm closest to Scott the eldest. Then there is John who is also older then me. He and Alan the youngest look the most like mom. They have her blond hair."

"It must have been John who I spoke to the other day. He is flying out to see you later today."

"Cool. John is the one I see the least of. He works away a lot."

"He seemed like a nice guy. Is Alan the racer?"

"Yeah he is or rather was. Now he works for Dad."

"Cool so what about the other one."

"Gordon. He is the joker of the family. Always pulling tricks on us all."

"It must be great to have so many people in your life," she said wistfully.

"It can be. It also has it's disadvantages as you never get any space."

"I guess not. I always wanted brothers and sisters but my mum never remarried. She never got over my Dad leaving."

"Were you two close?"

"Not really. She never really wanted me. I just got pushed aside."

"That must have been awful. Yet you still seem sad she is gone."

"I know but I always wanted to make her happy. Towards the end she finally started to accept me."

"Makes me feel lucky that I have such a great support system behind me."

"Yeah. It wasn't all bad. I always had my grandma and she doted on me."

"Yeah so does mine." Kaydee looked at her watch.

"I better get going. I have to meet your brother soon. Lets get you inside," she said smiling. They walked back inside.

A little later and Kaydee stood at the airstrip waiting for John. She soon saw the little plane arrive. She watched as the young man stepped off the plane. She walked over to greet him.

"Hi you must be John Tracy," she said smiling.

"Hey so you are Kaydee then."

"I sure am. Its nice to meet you. Would you like to see your brother now?"

"Are you sure it is him?"

"I am. He seems really sincere. He has been telling me all about you guys. Especially all the stunts Gordon has played like putting soap powder in the pool and painting one of your planes pink." John stepped back. These events would only be known by Virgil as the plane in question was TB2.

"Lets go see him."

When they arrived at the hospital. John hesitated outside the door. Suddenly scared to go in. Kaydee noticed this and smiled warmly at him. She then held the door open leaving him no choice but to enter. He cautiously looked through the door at the man. The man lifted his head and stared straight at John.

"Oh my god Virgil. It is you," he said running into the room. He gave Virgil a big hug till he heard him wince.

"Mind my ribs bro. I broke five of them," he said grinning at him.

"Oh god sorry. Where else are you hurt," he said releasing his brother.

"He had five broken ribs, concussion and a badly bruised shoulder. Not to mention all the other minor cuts and bruises," said Kaydee.

"Wow little bro. You have been in the wars."

"Yeah but I'm on the mend thanks to this little lady."

"Less of the little you," she replied grinning.

"Sorry miss," he said with an innocent twinkle in his eye. This look always made her give in to him.

"Hey less flirting you two," said John grinning. He knew Virgil must be OK if he was flirting with the nurses.

"So how did you get here?"

"I don't know."

"You were found in the woods near here and brought to us in a bad way."

"How did you get here. It is like three hours away from where you were injured."

"I know I wondered about that."

"So if Virgil has been here all the time then who was the man who died at the scene."

"I don't know. Someone must have wanted us to think you were dead," said John taking his brothers hand.

"Wait you all thought I was dead."

"Yes," said John remembering the moment he had been told his brother was dead. Virgil squeezed his hand tight.

"I'm sorry."

"You had no I.D on you so until you told us, we had no idea who you were."

"Wow," said Virgil shocked to realize his family had been grieving him.

"Well it's all good now. I can't wait to call Dad."

"I still have one question though," said Kaydee moving closer to them.

"Whats that?" asked Virgil.

"Well if someone planted your I.D on that man to make your family think you were dead, then why did they then leave you in woods to die. People hardly ever go through there. If that woman hadn't of got lost and found you. You would have died there."

"Wait that's true. Why make out you were dead then actually leave you to die," said John going white with shock.

"Good question," said Virgil feeling worried.

Authors note: A little question for you to ponder till chapter 5. Please read and review thanks.