I'm back! Sorry I've been so slack! I've been so busy working and stuff and I've been writers blocked for ages. This is only a shorty though because I just wanted to get this scene out of the way. Hope you enjoy this little update and I promise to get back on this now! Thanks for sticking around!

"Hurry up, Vick! They just called us!" Judd called as he lugged his bag over his shoulder.

Vicki furrowed her brow and shouted, "I'm hurrying! But I am running for three!"

"Sorry." Judd said, slowing his pace to keep beside her.
The flight from Chicago to Sydney was now boarding and Judd was antsy. He loved travelling and it had been a while since he had and his feet were itching for adventure. Vicki was excited, but she didn't appreciate him hurrying her along. They'd been in correspondence with the Australian couple, Alex and Joel and were heading to speak at their conference. They were told that it would be mostly in interview format and had been given some possible questions to come up with some answers.

Judd had been to Australia once before on travels with Bruce, but it was the first time Vicki had been that far from home. She was excited about going to Australia, but nervous about speaking at the conference.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." Judd had said with a smile, "No one wants you dead at this public appearance."

Vicki had smiled shyly, "I know, but it's such a huge crowd."

"We're in it together, remember?" he'd said, pecking her on the cheek.

The flight was a long one. Vicki felt like it was never going to end. She felt slightly nauseous at times during the flight, but was relatively okay. They went over their notes and their answers to the questions during the flight and both tried to get some sleep. By the time they landed, Vicki was itching to get back into the earth.

Sydney, like many other capital cities, had been rebuilt to its former glory after being plundered and destroyed during the tribulation. The view of the harbor and the city lights took Vicki's breath away as they touched down. Judd glanced at Vicki with a smile out the corner of his eye as he noticed her face was one of awe and amazement when she looked out the plane window. They bustled through the terminal until they saw the grinning couple with the sign that read "Welcome to Sydney, Judd and Vicki!".

The woman was Alex. She was even more stunning in real life than she was over the web chat. She was holding the hand of a small blonde boy that Vicki recognised to be her son, Jesse. Next to her was Joel, who was holding their adopted daughter Penny on his hip.

"Hi!" Alex called as she frantically waved at them. Jesse jumped up and down and waved too.

Judd and Vicki set their luggage at their feet and shook hands with the couple.

"It's so nice to meet you in person at last." Vicki smiled.

"Likewise," Alex replied with her British accent, "I can't believe I'm meeting you. You're practically a celebrity."

Vicki blushed, "Hardly."

"Come on," Joel laughed, "You'd be hard pressed to find one person who hasn't heard of the famous Vicki B."

"We've been advertising this conference for weeks and our congregation can't wait to hear from you. You should hear the cheers when the ad comes on." Alex said.

Judd shook his head and laughed, "I hope they want to hear what I have to say as well."

Alex and Joel laughed.

"Who am I kidding?" Judd sighed, "She's my better half."

Vicki smiled. The four adults and two children climbed into Alex and Joel's minivan and headed back to their house. Vicki was like a child with her nose pressed against the window as she took in the amazing views. Jesse just wanted to talk to Judd and ask him to say various things with his accent.

When they arrived at Alex and Joel's house, Vicki was exhausted, but not too exhausted to notice the view from the house. The beautiful home was situated right on the beach and the moonlight was glimmering on the ocean. Vicki's eyes nearly fell out of her head. It was one of the most beautiful sights she had ever seen.

Alex and Joel showed them to their room and let them have their well earned rest.

"I can't believe this place." Vicki yawned, "Ridiculously gorgeous."

"You're ridiculously gorgeous." Judd smirked.

"That's really sweet, but I'm too tired for flirting." Vicki laughed tiredly.

"It really is amazing though." Judd said, "I can't wait to see that beach in the daylight."

"I can't wait to see this church." Vicki said.

Judd laughed, "You are always so much more spiritual aren't you?"

"Hey!" Vicki scolded.

"I'm kidding. I can't wait to see it either."

Vicki yawned, "Is travelling this far always this tiring?"

She climbed into bed and snuggled down into the covers. Judd climbed in next to her and pulled her into his arms.

"Pretty much." He replied, "No one I'd rather be this tired with than you."

Vicki smiled as they drifted off to sleep.

Thanks dudes.