Old Enemies And New Friends

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Chapter 5

John left Virgil and went outside to call his Dad. He was so relieved that it was Virge in the bed that he sunk to the floor. He lifted his arm and contacted his Dad via his watch.

"Hi son. How did it go?" asked his father nervously.

"Its him dad. Its Virgil. He is alive."

"Oh thank god," said Jeff pressing a button next to him. It would call the others to the lounge.

"I know and he is ok. Lots of bruising but a few days rest and he will be back to normal," said John grinning for the first time in days. The others meanwhile raced into the room.

"We are on our way son," said Jeff and then turned to the others smiling.

"Virgil is alive. Hurt but alive." The others all began cheering. Tintin felt her eyes fill with tears. She was so glad Virgil was ok. Alan raced over and hugged her. She could tell how happy he was.

John went back to Virgil's room. The Dr was with him. He knocked then entered.

"I think the whole family is on their way," he said laughing.

"Is that safe Mr Tracy. A lot of gossips work at this hospital," replied the Dr.

"I may have an idea. Do you think Virgil could handle a little trip in the car?" asked Kaydee.

"Yes i should think so. What are you thinking Kaydee."

"Well. My grandmother has a farm a couple of miles out. It is totally secluded and has space for a plane or two to land. Plus Virgil could use the fresh air and Grandma would love someone to fuss over."

"Hm. That could work. You have holiday owing so you could stay with him."

"Yeah. What do you think Mr Tracy? It would mean your whole family could land and there would be no trouble from the neighbours. Mainly because there aren't any."

"Ok and please call me John. Mr Tracy is my dad."

"Ok John. Will you stay as well?"

"If your grandmother has room."

"It will be a sofabed in the lounge but its comfy and she makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the world."

"Ok. That would be great. When do you want to go?" he asked looking towards the Dr.

"Give me an hour to sort out the paperwork and you will be free to go."

"Do I get a say in this?" asked Virgil.

"No. You're the patient remember."

"Ok."

It was evening now and they were all at Kaydee's grandmother's house. They had just eaten a huge meal and everyone felt full and happy. Jeff and the others would arrive tomorrow. Virgil tried to stifle a yawn but couldn't.

"I think our patient needs to go to bed," said Lottie Kerrons.

"I think you are right Grandma," replied Kaydee.

"Yeah. I'm beat," he said looking towards John who then promptly yawned as well.

"I think this young man needs to as well," added Lottie.

"Come on Virgil I will tuck you in. Then I will sort out your brother," said Kaydee helping him up.

"Thanks for the meal and the bed Mrs Kerrons," he said as he reached the door.

"It was nothing. I like having people here and please call me Lottie," she replied smiling at him.

"Night bro," he said to John.

"Night little brother sweet dreams. It's good to have you back," said John getting up and hugging his brother.

Upstairs Kaydee helped Virgil get ready for bed.

"Ok night you," she said grinning.

"Wait will you sit with me for a while?" he asked.

"Of course I will but not too long I still have to sort your brother out. Are all your family as cute as him?"

"Hey. What are you trying to say."

"Nothing but your brother is very good looking. All the nurses are jealous of me because of him."

"What about me," he said pouting. She grinned at him.

"Oh you know your my favourite patient."

"I should hope so too."

"You make me laugh," she said shaking her head. He grinned at her and she felt herself tremble. Everytime she looked in his eyes she felt herself melt.

"You look really pretty when you smile."

"Don't you're making me blush."

"Good."

"Hey. You should be sleeping."

"I know," he said and then wriggled getting comfortable in the bed. Virgil took hold of her hand.

"Thanks for looking after me."

"It was nothing," she said. She stayed with him holding his hand till he had fallen into a deep sleep. She let go of his hand and gently kissed his cheek. She then went downstairs to find John. She found him in the lounge making the sofabed up.

"Hey you want a hand?" she asked.

"No I think I got it. Is Virge asleep?"

"Yeah for now. Did he ever have nightmares?"

"Not that i can remember. Why?"

"He has had a couple since he came round. I think he is remembering the accident."

"Maybe I should sleep upstairs with him."

"No it's ok. I will be next door. I will call you if he needs you."

"Ok. Hey thanks for looking after my brother. He means a lot to me well to all of us."

"I know you all mean a lot to him as well. You are all so lucky to have each other."

"Yeah we are. Well I better get some sleep. It's going to be busy tomorrow," he said yawning again.

"Ok sleep well John."

"Yeah you too," he replied. She smiled at him then headed back upstairs. She looked in on Virgil. He was still peacefully dreaming. She headed to her own room.

She was awoken at two by shouting from the next room. She got up and quickly went in. Virgil lay tossing in the bed. He was murmuring something but she couldn't understand him.

"Virgil. Virgil its me Kaydee. You are just dreaming its ok," she said soothingly taking his hand.

"Kaydee," he said opening his eyes.

"I'm here. It's ok," she said.

"What happened?"

"You had a bad dream but it's over now."

"Man that was weird. I was watching the house explode then I was dragged away from it all."

"Is that what actually happened?"

"I'm not sure. I think so."

"You are safe now. Want me to get John?"

"No it's ok. I don't want to wake him. He looked exhausted."

"It's been a hard few days for him I think," she said standing up. She went over to the little sink and wet a flannel. She cam back over and sat on the bed. She gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Thankyou," he said huskily. She was a beautiful woman and he could easily fall for her. She placed the flannel on the unit next to the bed but did not move away from him. She helped him to sit up. He gazed into her bright green eyes. They reminded him of the ocean. Some strands of her hair had fallen in front of her eyes. He gently pushed them back behind her ear and trailed his hand down her cheek. She shuddered as he reached her neck and chin. He cupped her chin and pulled her slowly towards him. His lips touched hers briefly for a second and then he kissed her again properly. She wrapped her arms around him.

John meanwhile had woken up as well. He was still worrying about who had moved Virge and left him to die. He went up to check on his little brother. He quietly opened the door to find his brother fast asleep with Kaydee lying in his arms. He grinned oh man was his brother in trouble. What would his dad say about this. He gently closed the door and went downstairs laughing quietly.

Authors Note: The question I left at the end of chapter 3 will be answered in the next chapter i swear. Hope you are enjoying the story more drama to come.