Old Enemies And New Friends

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Well this is the final chapter. I hope you guys have enjoyed it. Please let me know if you like it.

Chapter 9

Virgil did up his tie then looked at himself in the mirror. He had hoped that the next time he wore a suit it would be to his wedding or at least to his brothers'. He never thought he would be going to the funeral of the woman he loved. The whole family had been invited but he didn't want them there. He finally agreed to allow John to come as he was the only one who knew he loved Kaydee. There was knock on the door.

"You ready to go bro," said John fully dressed and ready to go.

"Yeah I guess so," he replied walking over.

"I know this is going to be hard Virge but you can do it."

"Yeah, sure, whatever."

"Ill be with you the whole time I swear."

"I know," he replied. John saw the tears in Virgil's eyes and wished he could make the pain go away. Virgil wouldn't talk to anyone not even Scott. Those two had always been close but Scott didn't even know his brother had been in love. The two headed to the jet and took off. Jeff stood watching them leave with his mother.

"That boy was in love," she said sadly.

"What. Virgil and Kaydee?"

"Yes. I can see it in his eyes."

"No wonder he is taking this so hard."

"He will get through it. Scott and John will see to that."

The service had been beautiful. Virgil stayed near the back and had been on the verge of tears throughout. John felt it too. He could see how Virgil felt about her and he had seen it in her eyes too. She had after all dived in front of the gun to stop him being shot. They stood up to leave when Lottie approached.

"I can't talk to her," he said backing away.

"You have to Virge," said John placing his hand on Virgil's back so he couldn't go anywhere.

"Oh god. What do I say to her."

"Hello Virgil, John I'm glad you could come," she said reaching them.

"Thanks for inviting us," said John realizing that Virgil wasn't going to say it.

"Virgil dear I know how hard this must be," she said touching his arm.

"I'm sorry. It was all my fault," he said quietly.

"No it wasn't. That madman shot her not you. She would have done anything to save you. You could not have stopped her."

"She should never have been there."

"Yes she should. She was with the man she loved. Where else would she have been?"

"Nowhere near me," muttered Virgil. He totally blamed himself for her death.

"Virgil what happened happened for a reason. She always believed in that and so should you."

"I cant. I killed her," he yelled and ran off. Lottie turned to John. She took his arm for a second.

"He will get through this honey. Just give him time ok," she said and walked off. John went after Virgil. He knew that Virgil would deal with it eventually. He just hoped it would be soon before the others figured out.

3 MONTHS LATER: Christmas Eve.

John opened his eyes and realised it was lunchtime. Man had he slept in. He thought about Virgil. He was the reason John had slept in so late. Ever since the funeral Virgil had been having nightmares. He would wake up moaning. John was next door and would be woken up as would Scott. They then took it in turns to look after him. John would get up when he was down and Scott would when he was on TB5. Luckily this christmas dad had allowed them all to be home so John could be here with Virge. Scott hadn't realised Virgil was in love. He thought Virgil just felt guilty and blamed himself. Which he did but it was more then that. Virgil had allowed his brothers to be there but still didn't talk about it. When he awoke he would allow them to comfort him and even hug him but he still wouldn't talk about it. John got up and headed to the lounge. He could hear arguing. Great that was all he needed. It sounded like Alan and Gordon.

"I did not do it Al," yelled Gordon.

"Course you didn't. You git,"Alan yelled back.

"Language Alan," said Scott.

"Yeah Alan," smirked Gordon.

"Shut up. I know you soap in my toothpaste," yelled Alan.

"Oh well. Your mouth needed a wash out," retorted Gordon.

"For gods sake, will you two shut up," bellowed Virgil. Both turned to look at him then Gordon saw red. He was fed up of Virgil being in a mood.

"Stay out of it Virgil," he yelled.

"I will if you two shut up."

"I don't know how Scott and John put up with you. All you do is moan and yell all day. I have had enough."

"Gordo calm down," said John walking over.

"No. I am fed up of having to pussy foot around him. Look I know you feel bad but she was just a nurse. It's not like you loved her," Gordon yelled not seeing the warning look on John's face.

"Yes I did," said Virgil quietly. John walked up to him. Scott stood up in shock.

"What did you say Virge?" he asked softly.

"I loved her. Thats the gut wrenching truth. The first girl I have ever thought i could have a future with is dead and I killed her. So i'm sorry Gordon if that puts me in a bad mood," he yelled out standing up. John put his hand on Virgil but he shrugged it off and stormed out.

"He loved her," said Scott.

"Yes he did and she loved him," replied John moving to Scott. He could see his brother was shocked.

"You knew?" he asked.

"Yes. I saw them together and then heard her tell her grandma how she felt. She told him she loved him before she died," explained John.

"So thats what he said," added Alan looking to where his brother had left. Gordon was silent still. He didn't know what to say. He had never felt that serious about a girl before. John saw this and put his arm round him.

"It's ok bro. This had to come out eventually," he said.

"Virgil will never speak to me again," he said dejectedly.

"He will Gordo, give him time," said Scott coming over.

"Should we go after him?" asked Alan.

"No let him be angry for a while," said John.

"Did he have a good night John?" asked Scott still worried about his younger brother.

"Not really. I ended up on the floor. We have to help him deal with this. All these nightmares are not good for him," said John the strain showing in his face.

"We will Johnny. This may have helped you know," said Scott wrapping his arm round his brother.

"I hope so," said John.

The rest of the day had been uneventful. Gordon had hidden up from Virgil and the others had all been quiet and thoughtful towards both of them. It was nearly midnight now and Virgil couldn't sleep. He knew he shouldn't have yelled at Gordon but he just made him so mad. He decided to get up and have a shot of whisky to help him sleep. He strolled into the lounge pleased to see everyone had gone to bed. He made himself a drink then walked out onto the balcony. He didn't know how he was going to get through tomorrow. He thought about Kaydee's smiling face and her bright blue eyes.

"God I miss you," he said.

"I miss you too," said a voice. He turned back to the longe and saw her standing there. She was all in white and looked beautiful.

"You're dead," he said feeling confused.

"Yes I am."

"What are you doing here."

"I'm here to stop you ruining the rest of your life Virgil."

"How?"

"By helping you."

"How are you going to do that?"

"By helping you say goodbye."

"I don't want to."

"I know you don't honey but you have to."

"Why does everyone I love die?"

"I think your brothers might have something to say on that and your dad and grandmother."

"Yeah I guess they would."

"They all love you and are worried. Alan misses his big brother who played to himwheneverhe was sad. Gordon misses the big brother he can play pranks on. John misses the little brother who will stay up latetalking to him when he is on TB5 and Scott misses his best friend. They need you Virgil."

"How do you know all this?"

"Because I have been watching you. I know you are hurting butyou will deal with this. One day you will meet the girl of your dreams, get married and have everything you always wanted."

"But not you."

"Virgil I was meant to die that day. By saving your life, I have saved thousands of others."

"Huh."

"IfI hadn't have jumped in front of that bullet, you would have died.Your father would have closed down International Rescue and thousands of lives would be lost."

"He would have restarted it eventually."

"Yes he probablywould have but not straight away. In the last three months you and your brothers have saved 150 lives. They would have been lost. My death has meant that all those families are together at christmas."

"Yeah but if you had never met me."

"Then I could have been hit by a bus. I was never meant to grow old honey. I know you blame yourself but you mustn't.I died a happy lady."

"What do you mean?"

"You gave me the one thingeveryone wants in life. Your love. I died knowing that I was loved and thats allI ever wanted."

"Really."

"Yes. You have to move on now and be happy. Thats all I want honey, for you to be happy and live a long life."

"Yeah."

"Yeah and Iwill always be in your heart and watching over you."

"Promise."

"I promise and I promise you will love again and you will be so happy."

"You are right. I have to get through this."

"You will. You have your family. Look at Scott and John they havegotten up with you every night for the last three months. Theyhave comforted you through your nightmares and never complained even though they are exhausted."

"They are looking pretty knackered," he replied smiling.

"Thats better.I have missed that gorgeous smile. You will be fine. Remember John and Scott will always be there for you."

"I will.It's time I started getting on with my life."

"Ok honey. Now get some sleep and let John and Scott sleep."

"Ok bye baby," he said smiling. She smiled at him then blew him a kiss and he fell to the floor.

"Virgil. Virgil wake up," said a voice.

"Scott," he said opening his eyes. He was lying on the floor.

"Yeah it's me and John. You ok bro. What you doing on the floor. Had too many drinks," he said indicating to the glass in his hand.

"No. Just had one and most of that is on the floor," he replied pointing to the stain beside him.

"Well lets address that first. Drink Scott?" asked John.

"Yeah sound good. Virge?"

"Yeah. I will be right in," he said turning back to the ocean. He looked out at the stars and whispered.

"Goodbye Kaydee."

Virgil smiled and walked over to John and Scott.He put his arms round them.

"Thanks guys for everything," he said.

"Thats what brothers are for. We love you Virge," said Scott.

"I love you too both of you. Merry Christmas," he said andhugged them both.

"Merry Christmas Virge," they both said in unison and huggedhim tight. Their brother was back.

Authors Note: Well thats it. Hope you liked it.Please let me know what you think. Thanks for taking the time to readthis.