Old Enemies and New Friends
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I am on a roll so I have given you this chapter as well. Hope you are all still enjoying it. Keep letting me know. This is a bit of a long one.
Chapter 6
Kaydee awoke the next morning feeling really stiff. She suddenly noticed the warm arm around her. Oh god she had fallen asleep with Virgil. She quickly and quietly got up. This was not good. She couldn't get involved with a patient. She headed downstairs to find her grandma in the kitchen.
"Sleep well my dear."
"Yeah i guess so," she replied distractedly.
"What's the matter dear?"
"I well. I um. It doesn't matter."
"You have fallen for our patient haven't you?"
"How did you know?" she asked sitting down.
"A grandmother always knows. I can see it in your eyes," she replied sitting down beside her.
"This is so not good."
"Why. Doesn't he like you?"
"Yeah I think so but I cant get involved with a patient. Its not right."
"Maybe but you deserve to be happy honey."
"I know but he is Tracy grandma. His family is worth millions what would he see in a poor country girl like me."
"The same thing I see. A beautiful, sweet intelligent young woman."
"Oh Grandma. What are you like?" she said smiling.
"Hey I know you could make this man very happy. Now hadn't we better wake his brother up before the family descend. John then walked through the door.
"Hi everyone. Wow that smells good," he said sitting down.
"Why thank you John. Have you checked on Vigil yet?"
"Yeah he is still sleeping. He will soon wake up when he smells this."
"Did you sleep well?" asked Kaydee.
"Yes thanks. Did you?" he asked grinning.
"I think this young man knows where you fell asleep last night," said her grandma from the stove. Kaydee almost choked on her coffee.
"You know?" she said to both of them.
"Yeah. I came to check in on Virge during the night and saw you," said John still grinning.
"I saw you this morning when i got up," said Lottie grinning at John.
"Oh god."
"It's not me you have to worry about. Its our father."
"Oh god," she repeated putting her head in her hands.
"Hey it's ok. Things will turn out alright," said John putting his arm round her.
"What smells so good," said Virgil from the door. Kaydee stood up and walked to the fridge. She took a few deep breaths then turned around smiling.
"Hi how are you feeling?" she asked.
"Better then I have in a long time," he replied sitting beside John.
"Hey bro. What time is Dad getting here?"
"In about an hour I think. Did you sleep well?" he asked grinning.
"Yeah i did actually," he replied glancing at Kaydee who quickly looked away.
"Lets eat," said Lottie saving her grandaughter from any more embarassment.
After breakfast they all prepared for the arrival of the others. Kaydee was getting more nervous. She helped Virgil get ready then left him with John. She hid in the kitchen for a bit. Her grandma just smiled at her. She knew her grandaughter was in love. They heard the drone of a plane approaching. Kaydee took another deep breath then stood up. They joined John and Virgil in the lounge. Kaydee opened the door to the family of the man she loved. They all came racing in and surrounded Virgil. Kaydee and her grandmother stood away just watching them all hug him.
"Oh son I am glad to see you," said Jeff moving away to let the others hug him. He turned and hugged John. Once everyone had said hi they turned to Kaydee and her grandmother.
"You must be Miss Kerrons," said Jeff holding his hand out.
"Yes but please call me Kaydee," she replied shaking his hand. John stepped over.
"Allow me to introduce everyone. Kaydee this is my dad and my grandma," he said pointing to them.
"Hi," she said smiling.
"These are my brothers Scott, Gordon and Alan." they all approached and shook her hand.
"This lovely lady in Tintin with her father Kyrano and Brains our close friend." Kaydee shook all their hands feeling very overwhelmed by them all.
"This family is Kaydee's grandma who took us in and fed us," said John smiling at her. Jeff quickly stepped up and shook her hand.
"Pleased to meet you Mrs Kerrons and thank you for looking after my sons."
"It was my pleasure. They are lovely men and please call me Lottie," she replied.
"Thank you," he said turning back to Virgil.
"How you feeling son?" he asked sitting down beside his middle son.
"I'm ok dad thanks to Kaydee. She has really looked after me."
"Hey it was my job," she added before leaving to make some drinks.
That afternoon everyone was outside. Jeff sat with Kyrano, his mother and Lottie on the verandha. Alan, Gordon and Tintin were checking out the lake. John and Kaydee were sitting on chairs at the picnic table. Scott had taken Virgil for a little walk.
"Are you really ok Virge," he asked.
"Yes. Everything aches but i will be ok."
"Do you remember what happened."
"Not really. I know someone pulled me away from the house but then everything is blank."
"Do you know how you ended up in the woods?"
"No I just remember waking up in the woods feeling cold and sure i was going to die," he said stopping. Scott was shocked by this. He had been through hell thinking his brother was dead but so had Virgil.
"Virge I am so sorry. We thought you were dead," he replied sadly.
"I know John said. I am sorry I put you guys through this."
"Hey it wasn't your fault bro. I am just so glad you are alive."
"Me too. I was so scared when i woke up in that wood Scott. I thought i would never see you guys again," said Virgil. Scott saw the tears in his eyes and pulled his brother into a hug. He couldn't imagine how Virgil felt at that moment but he wanted to help him through it.
Kaydee had not said much since dinner and John knew she was worried about something.
"Are you ok Kaydee?" he asked.
"Yeah i just hope Virgil isn't overdoing it. He is not well yet."
"Yeah but thats not what is bothering you though is it?"
"No. I keep thinking about who took Virgil."
"Me too. I know Scott was on the scene within a few minutes so it had to be someone already there."
"What you mean like a police officer?"
"Could be. They may just have been doing a job for someone."
"Who though."
"I don't know. What I can't work out is why they left him to die after making out he was already dead."
"I have a thought on that."
"On what," said Virgil as he and Scott sat down with them.
"Why we were told you were dead and then they left you to actually die," said John.
"So whats your theory then?" asked Scott.
"Well. They put you all through hell thinking he had died. Nothing could be worse then that. Except finding out later that it wasn't him but that he had died cold and alone in the middle of nowhere."
"You mean let us deal with the first bit then suddenly throw that on us as we started to mend," said John with disbelief.
"What better way to make you really suffer," she said glancing at Virgil who seemed in shock.
"Yeah. Imagine how we would have felt if we had known we maybe could have found him Scott," said John.
"Yeah. I don't want to think about that. It's a horrible thought," said Scott trying not to imagine it. Virgil touched his hand briefly. Scott smiled weakly at him.
"The main issue is who is behind all this?" said Kaydee.
"I think I know," said Virgil.
"Yeah so do I," agreed Scott.
"You do?" asked Kaydee shocked to hear they had an idea.
"It's better if you don't know," said John realising who the others thought it was.
"Honey Dr Michaels is on the phone," called her grandmother.
"Ok now coming," she replied standing up and running in. The others all looked at each other and said.
"The Hood."
"You think he is behind this,"said Jeff walking over with Alan, Gordon, Tintin, Alan and Brains.
"Yes," said Scott.
"Oh boy," said Gordon.
Kaydee came back outside.
"Virgil we need to head back to the hospital. The Dr wants to do another blood test," she said smiling. She knew he was going to protest.
"Do I have to?" he asked.
"Yes and don't try those puppy dog eyes on me. Wont work this time mister," she replied grinning.
"Ok I give in," he said standing up.
"See you guys in a bit."
"Ok want me to come with you?" asked Scott.
"No i will be ok with Kaydee. She will look after me," he replied grinning. John grinned at him. He knew Virgil wanted a chance to be alone with Kaydee. They both walked off.
The blood tests went fine. They were soon ready to leave. As they walked to the car Virgil took hold of her hand. Kaydee quickly pulled it back.
"Whats the matter honey?" he asked confused.
"We can't do this Virgil. You are my patient," she replied moving away from him.
"Not any more. The Dr signed me off today," he said moving closer again she backed away.
"Kaydee don't you like me?"
"Of course I do Virgil but how can we. You live in a whole other country."
"I know but we could get round that."
"Virgil. I'm not the girl for you. You need someone sophisticated and,"
"No I need you," he interrupted her and pulled her into his arms.
"Virgil please," she begged knowing if he kissed her she would be lost. He smiled at her lowered his head and kissed her. She melted into his arms and knew she was lost forever.
"Thats better," he said.
"Are you sure about this?" she asked.
"Never been more sure. Come on lets tell the others," he said taking her hand.
"Oh god. I am so not looking forward to this."
Kaydee suddenly stopped. Virgil turned to look at her and saw the Hood standing behind her.
"We meet again Mr Tracy. Seems my last plan failed. This one wont. Now walk," he said menacingly.
"What do you want Hood," he asked.
"Why the end of International Rescue of course. If your father wants you back he will have to shut it down permanently."
"You are a member of International Rescue?" she asked.
"Ah you didn't tell her that. How sweet. wont help her now. You do what i say or she dies. Now walk."
"Dad wont close down for me," said Virgil looking at Kaydee who was shaking.
"I think he will. You had better hope he does or this little lady dies. I know you don't want that."
They were walking towards a car. The Hood thumped Virgil on the back of the head with his gun then shoved him in the car. Kaydee screamed. He grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth.
"Shut up or i will hurt him again," he said. She nodded. He knocked her out as well. After shoving her in the car also he got in and drove off.
Authors Note: I told you there was more drama to come. It continues in the next chapter. Please let me know what you think guys.