December 19th

An Official Agent to International Rescue

It wasn't supposed to be a Christmas present, or a birthday present, since Penny's birthday fell on Christmas Eve. But Brains had finished all the specs, fined tuned the car to its absolute limits. Made sure it was bulletproof, waterproof, fully equipped … and still able to drive on the roads. So it was a bit pointless keeping it any longer at Tracy Island.

This, along with the compact communicator, were the last items Penny needed to be a fully fledged agent to International Rescue.

So it was quite a surprise, when Thunderbird 2 landed amongst the flowerbeds of Creighton Ward manor, and the module opened up to reveal FAB 1 in it's pink glory.

Just before Christmas.

They, Parker, Jeff, Penny and Brains (who was dragged reluctantly from his laboratory) spent the whole day, going through all the instructions. All the whistles and bells that would activate all the many gadgets (and more).

It was well after midnight when they'd finally figured out everything. So Penny invited them to stay, and in the morning, as a thank you. She organised a breakfast.

And talked some more.

This was the beginning of a beautiful alliance.

She knew it.

They knew it.

And now, it was official.