The two got into the elevator together and left the space station, as they departed Thunderbird 5, Thunderbird 2 was returning to base and Virgil called home.

"Thunderbird 2 to base, Gordon is safe and we're about half an hour away."

Scott smiled, "FAB Virgil, well done today."

"Hey, it was mainly me!" Gordon's voice rose in pitch slightly and the family laughed.

"Alright squid, don't get snappy." Alan chuckled as he curled up on the sofa next to Grandma.

In the space elevator John retracted the chair backwards as he lay back with Anneka lying almost on top of him, they kissed each other and John smiled as he stroked her face, she twisted her fingers in his hair feeling the silky gelled ginger locks slipping through and she pulled back from him to look into his eyes.

"This is wrong but feels right."

John nodded, "I feel like I'm using you, but I can't get enough."

"You're not using me, I know you love me."

John looked down slightly, "And, do you feel the same?"

Anneka grinned, "Bless. You're so cute, no man has ever just come out and said that to me before. Of course I love you back, how could I not?"

John wrapped his arms around her and kissed her quickly before continuing, "Are you sure?"
"One hundred percent sure, you're a lovely gentleman." Anneka kissed his nose.

"And on that note, we're home." John looked up at the window and saw the flashing light of the hanger, "Let's go."

The two left the elevator and the line retracted back up to Thunderbird 5 as Thunderbird swung round to the island on her final approach, John watched as the hanger door opened for the ship's return and the palm trees folding backwards on their hydraulics, the green ship touched down and headed towards them along the runway and slid into the hanger locking onto her turn pad.

"Well, they're home." John smiled, "We'll meet them in the lounge."

"Alright John." Anneka looped arms with him and they left the hanger, "Can we change before going to the lounge please?"
"Of course."

Thunderbird 2's door opened and Virgil stepped out followed by Gordon who was still arguing about who's day it had been, Virgil rolled his eyes.

"Knock it off blondie, you're getting really tiring."

"But I was the one who saved those people, and you said it was you, or rather Scott did."

"Let it go, you saved them, we know, so no more." Virgil turned to him sternly and Gordon backed down slightly.

"Sorry."

Virgil smiled, "Forget about it, let's go change."

Anneka got changed into a dress and went to the lounge, Kayo stood up and pulled her into a hug, "I'm fine Kayo, but I'm sorry I went to space without telling you."

John came into the lounge, "That was my fault, but well, things happened quickly."

"I'll say, what were you two up to?" Scott raised an eyebrow at his brother.

John took Anneka's hand in his, "Getting aquainted."

Gordon came into the room and went up to Scott giving him a shove, "You're so mean!"

"Geez Gordon, what the hell is wrong with you."

Virgil leant against the wall and crossed his arms, "He's annoyed cos you said well done to me when it was all him who did the work, apparently."

Scott rolled his eyes, "For god's sake, I was saying well done to both of you, but since Virgil was flying, I used his name. Are you seriously mad at me for that?"

Gordon pouted and sat down on the sofa crossly, "It's not fair."

"Life isn't fair brother, there's nothing we can do about that," Alan sat up and looked across at his two years older brother, "Never has been for us two."

"Oh please, can we not do this now?" Kayo sighed, "It'll take all evening, and I want to hear more about this new relationship."

John smiled, "It was very quick."

"I'll say, only a day. If that's not love at first sight, I'll never know."

Virgil walked down the steps into the ring, "Sorry, what have I missed here?"

Scott grinned, "John and Anneka, are in love."

"So that's why you took her to Thunderbird 5?"

"I wanted to see the station too, but I guess that is why he did," Anneka smiled shyly as she squeezed John's hand.

Alan smiled, "More love in this house."

John kissed Anneka's cheek, "There's just something about your friend Kayo that I can't get enough of."

Gordon got up and left the lounge to go down to the kitchen, moments later there was a splash and he began to swim lengths.

"Is he ok?" Anneka asked sitting down on the sofa nearest the portraits.

"The attention isn't on him so he's decided to leave, he'll come round." Virgil went to the piano and looked out at his brother swimming below in the pool.

John sighed, "Where does he get it from?"

"I can help you answer that son, from your father. He was such a spoilt sport when he was a boy, drove me and your grandfather mad sometimes if the attention wasn't on him, he would throw a strop."

Scott laughed, "Why have you never told us this before Grandma?"
Grandma shrugged, "Didn't feel like I needed to."

Virgil looked over at Anneka from the piano, 'So Anneka, with you and John together. I guess you won't be leaving us for a while?"

Anneka smirked, "Oh no I couldn't stay however much I love him, I have a house to get back to and my job."

"What is your job?" John asked.

"I'm a photographer, used to be a hobby but now I help run a studio with my dad and his friend. It's a pretty fun business, I'm doing something for Kayo whilst I'm here."

"Oh yeah, when did you want to do that by the way?" Kayo looked up.

"It's up to you Kay, just tell me when you want to get the photo."

"What are you two planning?" Alan asked as Virgil changed the piece to a more upbeat tune.

"Scott and I would like a nice photo of us to frame," Kayo smiled back at her youngest brother.

Alan nodded, "Nice, sounds good."

John looked at the time, "Well Anneka, I feel like I've stolen you from Kayo."
"No, it's fine."

"Anneka." Kayo gasped, "Speaking on my behalf are we?" She winked, "I'm kidding but I would like to show you something."

"Yeah I should be spending more time with you since that's why I'm here," Anneka grinned, "I'll see you later John."

"See ya round," John kissed her and the others around chuckled as Anneka blushed in the embrace, they parted and Anneka left the room with Kayo, John sank down onto the sofa with a sigh, "I'm so happy."

"Well done son, I knew you could do it," Grandma praised and squeezed his shoulder.

"You're practically glowing John," Scott laughed as he rested the back of his head against his hands.

Virgil merged into a sweet love song, "Loving you is easy cos you're beautiful..."

"Shut up Virgil," John picked up a cushion and threw it at Virgil who dodged and it landed on the floor.

"Missed me."

Kayo sat on the bed with Anneka, "So tell me the gossip, what got you two together?"

Anneka shrugged as she set up her camera gear, "I'm not sure, he kissed me on the cheek last night before saying goodnight but then apologised for being bold. Then we were up in Thunderbird 5 and we kissed properly, it was just a sudden thing."

"Think it will last?"

"I don't think so, I mean I live in England and he lives here. It'll be hard," Anneka paused her camera activity and sniffed, "It's not fair to do this."

"Hey what's wrong?"

"Kayo, how can I love him? I'm going to be so far away and he'll be constantly waiting for me."

"For now, I say go with it, you're here until Friday. Enjoy yourself," Kayo smiled, "I think you two work, you'll just need to talk about it, John is very understanding, trust me."

"Thank you, shall we get that photo?"

"Yes, let me change first and I'll message Scott so he knows."

"No problem, oh will you want some privacy to get changed?"

"If you wouldn't mind?" Kayo smiled as she turned her wrist to her face.

"No problem, I'll be in the lounge, just come and find me."

"Scott, you there?"

Scott touched his earpiece, "Hey, I'm here what's up?"

"I've asked Anneka if we can take the photo this afternoon, I'm just getting changed."

Scott stood up, "Sure, I better make myself look more presentable then, see you soon."

"I don't like this connection in ear stuff, what happened to your phones your father bought you?" Grandma crossed her arms.

"It's easier for talking to Kayo Grandma, she uses her comms all the time. I still use my phone."

Virgil got his out of his back pocket, "Mine's here."

Scott headed out of the lounge, "I'll be back later," He passed Anneka, "Hey, I'll be ready soon don't worry."

Anneka laughed, "Seriously, take your time."

Scott smiled and headed to his room running into Kayo who came out of hers all made up, "Wow, you look gorgeous."

Kayo smiled, "Thank you, think you can do better?"

"Cheek. I'll do my best."

"No need, you're gorgeous already."

Scott wrapped a hand around her waist and pulled her towards him, "Talk like that and there'll be more than a kiss up on that cliff."

Kayo kissed him quickly then broke from him, "Hurry up Ok?" She smirked then made her way to the lounge where Anneka was showing John her camera.

"Wow Kayo, you look great."

"Thanks Virgil, you two cosy over there?" Kayo smiled at Anneka with a wink.

"I'm just showing John my camera, where are we taking this photo? I don't really feel like climbing a mountain right now."

"No need, we can drive up there."

"You're not taking one of the pods."

Kayo looked over at Virgil, "Of course not, we'll take the jeep."

Scott entered the lounge, "Shall we go guys?"

Kayo nodded, "Yep, bring the car around Scott, I don't expect my friend to have to climb up to that cliff."

"Sure, meet you guys outside the front," Scott grabbed a set of keys from the shelf and entered what looked like a lift.

John kissed Anneka's cheek, "Have fun up there, and be safe."

"I will John, see you later," Anneka hugged him then got up to join Kayo who was waiting by the steps.

"Let's go."

"I really love your outfit Kayo, where did you get the boots from?"

"A place called outfitters on the mainland, this jacket is from England, and the top, well I just own a lot of this style. What I don't like is my hair out, I usually always have it done up."

"Well I think it suits you," They reached the front of the house and Anneka laughed at the large vehicle, "Off the road or what?!"

Kayo smiled, "Yeah it's a little extreme, blame these guys' dad for that."

"He was always a bit over the top, hop up Anneka," Scott smirked as Kayo got into the front of the car with him.

Anneka jumped up into the back and pulled the door shut behind her, "How far up are we going, or rather how far would you like to go up? It's your photo after all."

Kayo grinned, "We'll just drive for now, take her away Scotty."

Scott tapped the gas pedal and the car sped off down the dusty driveway, "I think we'll go the scenic way, feel free to take photos Anneka, for memories of course."

"The scenic way, are we going through the jungle?"

Scott shrugged, "No harm in doing that."

"Give her some more power Scott, this hill is steep."

Anneka looked down into the valleys of the extinct volcano and the sounds of tropical birds in the trees, she smiled as she snapped a photo of a river running down the slopes and towards the coast, "This is one of the most breathtaking sights I've ever seen."

Scott smiled at Kayo, "Yeah we're pretty fortunate having a house here, it really is relaxing."

Kayo checked the GPS of the island, "Ok Scott, take a right here and the cliff is ahead."

"FAB," Scott turned the jeep off the main track, "Hold onto something girls, for your own safety," He revved the engine and pushed the gas pedal to the floor, as the jeep gripped the dirt as they climbed the road up to the cliff, "I bet this would look really cool for an advert or something."

"Yeah, plus with you driving it, it would be very dramatic" Kayo smirked as they reached the top, "Now look at that view."

Anneka gasped, "Wow, that's fabulous."

"Pull up around here Scott, we shouldn't risk any further with the jeep, just in case."

Scott nodded and drove the car around to a tree side before stopping, "This will do."

Anneka unbuckled herself and got out, "It's a little windy but we should be ok."

Kayo got out and walked round to join Scott, "Yeah, we came up here to get the photo before but we couldn't get a couple shot."

"I have the one of Kayo in my room and she has me."

Anneka smiled, "I'll sort that out, lead on."

Kayo took off at a slow jog leaving Scott behind with Anneka, "It's just up around here!"

"Does she always do that?"

Scott laughed, "More often now yeah, first one to spot danger, always wants to see what's coming. Need any help with taking the equipment up?"

"Thanks for the offer but I'm alright, I do this a lot. Well, not up cliffs but take my camera to extreme lengths, did a beach one once, that was interesting."

Kayo stood on the edge of the small cliff edge with her eyes shut, allowing the breeze to whip around her hair and across her face, she breathed in the smells of the forest and coast far below with a smile, "Perfect."

Anneka was about to call out when Scott covered her mouth with his hand gently, "We don't want to startle her that close to the edge."

"I heard your footsteps Scott, you're really not light-footed," Kayo turned around with a grin and walked back towards them, "Let my friend have her mouth back babe."

"Oh, sorry," Scott coughed awkwardly.

"It's perfectly alright, so how do you want to do this?"

Kayo wrapped her arms around Scott's neck, "Standing face to face with the ocean behind us?"

Scott smiled lovingly back at her, "Sounds good to me, then one facing the camera?"

"If that'll make you happy."

Anneka chuckled as she set the tripod up, "Do you want a full body or focused on the face for the ocean view one?"

Kayo hummed thoughtfully, "I'd go for half body, otherwise we'll be too small."

"Good answer. OK, I'm ready when you are. Nothing too explicit now," Anneka added with a grin as Kayo stuck her tongue out at her.

Scott wrapped his arms around Kayo's waist as she pressed her forehead to his, "We're ready. With a kiss Kayo?"

"Almost a kiss, it'll look more real."

"3,2,1," The camera clicked and Anneka smiled at the playback, "Adorable, one more like that?"

"This time as a kiss Scott," Kayo smiled and bent her knee slightly to press against him as she twisted her fingers in his hair.

"Close and personal, I like it," He bit her lip gently, "Anneka, ready?"

"Yeah, I'm just waiting for you guys. 3,2,1. Very cute, shall we try the facing camera one now then?"

Kayo turned after kissing Scott again, "Yep, we'll make this one fun ok?"

Anneka shrugged, "As I said before, it's your photo. Do what you want."

"We're not doing the jumping in the air one," Scott raised an eyebrow at Kayo who simply grinned.

"Oh come on, where's your sense of humour?"

Anneka leant on her camera gently, "Ready guys?"

"Hell yes."

"Are we really doing it Kayo?" Scott sighed slightly.

"Just one, please?"

"Alright then."

"I'll give you guys a countdown, jump on 1 ok?"

Kayo nodded, "We've got it."

"Ok, 3, 2,1!" Anneka looked back at the photo and grinned immediately, "One take Tobies, you've nailed it."

Kayo ran over, "Let me see this."

"Nah ah. You can wait till we get back and get them uploaded."

"Anneka you're such a tease."

"No, I'm just a professional photographer. Go on, back you go, you want to get that love one right?"

"Yes we do Kayo, come on," Scott tapped his foot in mock impatience.

Kayo walked back to Scott and refaced the camera, "At least that jumping photo is good."

Scott laughed and wrapped a hand around Kayo's hips, "Let's just make this one good."

"I'm not kissing you this time, this one is serious," She smirked slightly as she rested an arm on his shoulder and her other hand on her hip.

"Serious? That's easy."

"But don't scare the camera with those blue eyes."

Anneka focused the camera lens on them with a smile, "You two really are cute you know that?"

"Yeah, I guess we are," Scott smiled back at Anneka then winced slightly as Kayo elbowed him in the side.

"Ok, we're good to go. Ready?"

"Yes, we are."

"Right, 3,2,1," Anneka smiled again, "Do you guys want anymore?"

"Just this one," Scott tipped Kayo back and kissed her allowing Anneka to grab the shot, he heard the snap and broke the kiss leaving Kayo slightly breathless, "And that's the one I'm going to frame."

"Where did that come from?" Kayo asked, still lying back in his arms.

"Sudden moment, it makes photos look more real."

"He has a point Kayo," Anneka looked up at them from the camera.

Scott pulled her up gently, "Sorry if it startled you."

"No, it's ok. Just caught me off guard," Kayo looked round at Anneka, "We have enough shots now, want us to call John up here for you?"

"No, it's alright, I don't need any with him."

Kayo was unconvinced, "It's no problem, we'll call him."

Anneka sighed, "Would you really? It's just, I doubt I'll ever find someone like him again and I want to remember this."

Kayo smiled, "Of course, hang on. Kayo to base?"

"Reading you loud and clear, how are the photos?" Virgil asked with a grin.

"We won't know until we're back, could you send John up here for us please?"

"Of course, I'll drop him off myself. See you in five."

Kayo signed off with a grin knowing exactly what Virgil meant by five minutes, "He's on his way."

"Who's the photographer in the family then?" Anneka asked as she prepped the camera again.

"I'd say, Scott or Gordon. But since our aquanaut is being uncooperative, Scott will have to be your photographer today."

"It's no problem," Scott went over to the camera then frowned as he heard a roar coming from below the trees, "Oh for crying out loud, he can't land her here."

Thunderbird 2 rose from the cliff and circled above before coming down and resting gently atop the cliff, the lift from the nose dropped down and John stepped off with a smirk, Virgil pushed his brother forward slightly before walking over to the group.

"Are you mad Virgil?" Scott asked crossly, "If dad knew you were just using the birds as a taxi..."

"Yeah, well he's not here is he? I wanted to surprise Anneka."

"You certainly did, that was some impressive flying. Is she safe on that cliff?"

"100% safe."

Scott turned to John, "Do you want the jeep?"

"To drive back down? Sure. We'll see you later."

"Well I'm taking the photos for you that's all," Scott smiled.

"Oh then sure, you can come back with us."

"Looks like you're coming home in Thunderbird 2 Kayo," Virgil crossed his arms with amusement.

"Yeah, looks like it. Unless we hang around and invade on these two's privacy?"

"That would be mean," John frowned.

"Go on you two, I have an idea up my sleeve. We'll see you at home," Scott looked up from the camera again, "Shoo."

"Fine, we're going. See you later," Virgil headed back to Thunderbird 2 and Kayo ran after him, soon the craft took off again and the cliff was silent.

"So, how do you want these photos guys?"

Anneka smiled at John who had his arms wrapped around her, "Like this is fine."

"It's so nice to see you happy in love John," Scott smiled as he took the photo, "Very nice."

"Heads up, we're not posing like you and Kayo did," Anneka laughed.
"I wouldn't ask you to, just be natural and I'll take the photo."

Anneka looked back at John and kissed him, they stayed close together until the snap had passed, "Thanks for asking me up here Annie."

"I wanted you up here, I go home on Friday and it's Wednesday already."

John nodded, "I know, enjoy it while we can."

Scott waited patiently, "Ready?"
"Sorry Scott, yes," John refocused on Anneka and wrapped his arms around her as they posed in front of the camera.

"Great. I also took some shots of you talking as you looked really natural, I hope you like them."

"Thanks Scott, I think we have enough to be getting on with for now," Anneka joined him next to the tripod, "How are you getting home?"

"I'll do what Virgil did, just gotta hope no-one is in the pool," Scott hacked into his automatic pilot via his phone and moments later Thunderbird 1 shot out from the house and into the sky, Anneka watched in awe.

"So you're just piloting her from your phone?"

"Yep, easy as playing a game, just have to send her in the right direction," With a quick change of thrust control, Thunderbird 1 came towards them and turned to land, "Just like that."

"Well I am beyond impressed," Anneka laughed as the cockpit chair came down to the ground allowing Scott to jump up.

Scott two finger saluted with a wink, "See you at home."

"Want to head back to the jeep?" John asked linking his fingers with hers.

"Wait, can we talk quickly?" Anneka smiled sadly at John then watched as Thunderbird 1 went back to base.

"Of course, what's wrong?"

"Us."

"Oh, that's very to the point."

"No, I mean. This is so hard, what's going to happen on Friday when I go back? Does this just end, or will you be forever waiting for me to come back to you?"

John ran a hand through his hair, "Gee, I hadn't really thought that far, I've been loving you here so much that Friday hadn't crossed my mind. I can wait forever for you, but I know you'll want to be free at home."

"Well there is that, but at the same time, I feel like on Friday I won't want to say goodbye."

"There's no harm in trying a long distance relationship, and I mean long distance as most of the time I'll be in space," John laughed trying to cheer Anneka up.

"I guess we could for a bit, it won't be easy though. Will you forget me?"

John pulled her close, "Of course I won't," He kissed her forehead, "That would be heartless of me."

"Ok, thanks for the reassurance.

"Don't worry about Friday ok? Just enjoy yourself whilst you're here. Let's head back shall we?"
Anneka packed her stuff away and took it back to the jeep, "Can you drive this?"
John nodded, "Oh yeah, just I wish Scott hadn't parked it at this angle. We'll manage though. Hop in."

John waited for Anneka to strap in then pushed the engine button to start, he looked behind and reversed the car up back onto the roughly marked out track, the car bumped down the hill and onto the main drive towards the house allowing John to go faster, he pressed the pedal down to the floor and they sped along the drive alongside the thick growth of trees and past the waterfall, the car splashed its way through and Anneka laughed as the water flew up over the side of the road and over the edge down to the forest below. John drove the car around to the garages and waited for the fixed camera to recognise the vehicle, the doors opened and they drove inside to park alongside the other family cars.

Anneka looked at them passing and gasped, "These are fancy John."

"There's Dad's Ferrari, Scott's Porsche for his 23rd birthday, Virgil's Mercedes, a simple Renault for visits to town, this jeep for off the road on the island. Yeah, we have a lot of cars," John parked up the jeep and unbuckled, "Don't tell anyone about this, we're kinda loaded on cash."

Anneka smiled, "Yeah, I can tell. So, how do we get back to the lounge from here?"
John chuckled and led her over to a lift, "This way, it goes directly to the lounge."