Evening drew in on the island and the residents retreated to their rooms still feeling tired from the rescue and the photography session, Kayo went to her room to discover that Anneka had moved her belongings into John's room and she set up her photo of herself and Scott onto the bedside table before going back to join her lover in bed, she closed the door and began to undress whilst Scott put the framed image of himself and Kayo onto his desk and the kissing photo on the shelf.

"These are so nice, I might have to pay for a commission," Scott sat back on the bed.

Kayo laughed, "A commission of what?" She sat down on the bed with him and motioned for him to zip up her nightdress.

Scott continued, "Thunderbird 1 maybe, I'm sure I could trust her to remove the photo once we were done with it."

"Of course she would. Thank you," Kayo sat back against the headboard, "How much are you willing to pay?"

"Why?"

"She's not cheap, she runs a serious business."

Scott leant over and got his guitar, "I'd pay whatever she asked for."

"So, $50-80 is ok then?"

Scott's fingers slipped on the strings, "Really?"

"Making a living, they're going to be a high price."

Scott nodded, "I guess that's fair, I'm still tempted to ask her."

"Go for it. You do have a lot of photos of Thunderbird 1 already though."

"True, but they're taken by me," Scott began to play and wrapped an arm around Kayo's waist.

"It's your choice, goodnight my love," She curled up against him under the duvet and closed her eyes.

Scott smiled, "Goodnight Kayo," He continued to play quietly and looked over at the framed photos again.

In John's room, the two were definitely not asleep, John was gently giving Anneka a back massage as she lay on the bed and they were listening to classical music, John rubbed her shoulders easing the knots and smiled when he heard her let out a sigh of happiness.

"You feel slightly tense," John stroked her spine with his thumbs.

"Friday is looming. It's Thursday morning."

John kissed her neck, "Yes it is, but don't let that worry you. I'm here with you now and I won't leave you."

Anneka turned her head to look at him, "You're the best."

"I'm just faithful, how about we get some sleep huh?"

"Something else first."

"Are we talking about, sex?"

"I don't usually do one night stands, but I'm here for Thursday night too. So, yeah I guess we are," Anneka sat up, "We don't have to."

John shook his head, "I'm fine with it."

Anneka lay down with John and kissed him as he wrapped his arms around her, he kissed her neck gently and bit down to give her a love bite, she squeaked slightly as she felt his teeth graze along her neckline then his lips soften the marks, John looked up into her eyes and they kissed again, Anneka shivered slightly as he moved below and she smiled tenderly.

"I love you John," Anneka whispered.

"Really?"

"Of course I do. Were you thinking I didn't?"
John shrugged, "No, but it's nice to hear you say it."

Anneka giggled and ran her hands down his chest, "Well it's true."

John curled up with her tightly so that she was cocooned in his arms, "And I love you too."

The next day was warm and bright and Anneka got up early for a swim, she changed into her costume and went down to the kitchen to walk out onto the decking, she spotted Gordon in the pool and smiled.

"Morning Annie, had a good night last night?" Gordon called as he lazed on his back.

"I was warned about you, and I'm allowed to say anything I want, so shut up Gordo," Anneka smirked as she folded her towel up onto a lounger.

"I'm guessing Kayo said you were allowed to tell me to shut up, and Virgil said you could call me Gordo?"

Anneka dived into the pool and swam over to join Gordon, "Yes to both of those answers."

Gordon laughed and splashed her, "I see how it is."

Anneka yelped, "Hey I came out for a morning swim, not a battle."

Grandma went down to the kitchen and started making breakfast for the family, she looked out to the pool where Gordon and Anneka were having a race, Kayo came down the stairs making a face.

"Awwh Kayo you look lovely," Grandma smiled looking at Kayo's outfit.

"I hate wearing dresses, but it's too hot to be wearing my jeans and top."

"I think you look lovely dear."

"Well thank you, need some help with the breakfast?"
"If you're offering then yes please. Any idea where my boys are?"
Kayo looked out at the pool, "Well Gordon is there, Scott's still asleep and as for the others I'm afraid I don't know."

Grandma shrugged, "Oh well, they'll smell food and they'll be here. Right, I thought we'd have waffles."

"I'll prepare the fruit then."
"Thank you Kayo."

Gordon flipped under water then lay back, "So, how was it?"

"Last night? That's none of your business," Anneka smiled.

"Oh come on."

"Gordon, you're talking about your brother. That's not right to ask."

Gordon sighed, "Aright fine. I'm only saying because I heard it all."

Anneka almost swallowed water, "Oh dear god. I am so sorry."

Gordon laughed, "So that's why I asked if you had fun, that's some fine bruising you've got there."

Anneka began to swim again, "It was just affectionate."

Gordon caught up with her as she got out of the pool, "Wait up. I'm sorry for prying."

"It's alright, morning Kayo."

Kayo smiled then saw the bruises, "Oh my god, what happened to you?"

Anneka covered her neck as Grandma came over to see them, "It's nothing."

"Looks like a love bite, that John of mine is a passionate lover. Need something for them?"

"I'm ok thank you, I think I'll go and dry off," Anneka left the kitchen wrapping her towel around herself.

Gordon crossed his arms, "They had a rough night Grandma."

"Gordon Cooper Tracy, that's not appropriate talk for the kitchen," Grandma scolded.

Kayo laughed, "They're only love bites, but she'll be in pain today."

By the time Anneka came back to the kitchen, everyone had gathered for breakfast and she pulled her hair around to cover her neck, John looked up as she came in and he blushed scarlet with guilt causing Alan and Gordon to laugh loudly.

"Anneka I am so sorry," John apologised as he looked down into his lap.

"It's fine John."

"Just to take this awkward conversation away from the table, we've been thinking about what to do tonight and we thought about having a BBQ," Alan smiled at Grandma who nodded at him.

"Awesome, I love BBQs," Anneka sat down next to John and he got her a waffle, "Thanks John."

"We haven't had one in ages, it's going to be food, music and marshmallows galore!" Gordon grinned, "I'll provide the music."

"No you won't, anyone but you," Scott laughed.

"I'll bring my guitar," Virgil smiled.

Gordon pouted, "You guys are unfair, you know I can play."

Kayo laughed, "Yeah, but not fitting music for an evening BBQ however."

"She has a point," Scott piled some blueberries onto his waffles.

"Alright fine, if you really want the professional?"

"Yeah I think we do," John shrugged as he poured some chocolate over his waffles.

Kayo pushed her waffles aside and started to make a fruit salad, "What's on the agenda today then boys?"

Alan eyed up her discarded waffles, "First of you, are you seriously not going to eat those?"

Kayo shook her head, "You know that I watch my figure."

Scott looked to the heavens, "You don't have anything to watch, you can allow yourself waffles."

Anneka shook her head at Kayo, "What is it with you and breakfast? You've never liked it."

"Has she always been like this Annie?" Scott asked.

"Yep, sugar breakfast treats, she won't do it."

Kayo bit her lip, "I just rather eat my main meals and stay slim after sleeping."

"That's silly Kayo, you need the morning energy," Virgil said gently, "What if we get morning missions?"

Kayo growled, "Urg fine!"

"Maybe I shouldn't have said anything," Anneka cut into her waffle without looking at Kayo.

The table fell slightly quiet and Kayo stood up to leave, she pushed Scott down as he started to get up to follow her and she left the kitchen grumpily.

"Ok, what just happened?" Alan asked looking around at the others.

"Maybe I shouldn't have brought up the eating habit," Anneka cupped her chin in her hands.

"No, it wasn't you Annie, she's very short tempered," Scott smiled sympathetically at her.

"Should we follow her?"

Virgil shook his head, "Best not to, she'll come around. What is the agenda today then?"

"Maintenance work for me this morning," Scott cleared his plate.

"And me, I want to check Thunderbird 4 over from the other day and make sure she wasn't damaged in being pulled under her safe weight," Gordon looked over at Brains who smiled.

"If you need any help Gordon, I'll be more than happy to assist."

"Thanks Brains."

John smiled at Anneka, "Want to go for a walk on the beach today?"

"I'd love to."

"Can I help you set up the BBQ Grandma?" Alan asked grinning slightly.

"Later Alan, you've got lessons remember. Term isn't finished for you yet."

Alan groaned and Scott laughed, "It's alright Alan. If we don't get called out today you can ask us for help."

"Yeah, thanks. I'd rather not do it all, can't one of you do it for me? Come on John, you're amazing at maths."

"That's true, but I have plans already with Anneka today."

Alan sank down on his hands, "Urgh, this morning is going to suck."

Anneka laughed and took John's hand in hers as they left to start their walk, "See you later, and if you see Kayo, tell her I'm sorry please."

"We will, see you in the hanger Gordon," Scott got up and left the kitchen, the others eventually split paths and went about their business.

Meanwhile Kayo had taken off on a down to the caves on the southeastern shoreline of the island, she let herself into one of the potee huts and sat down with a sigh, she looked out at the waves rolling in onto the sand and thought about the week, yeah, it was great her best friend had found love with one of her brothers, but she hadn't planned a week of not actually hanging out, she cupped her chin in her hand and closed her eyes solemnly. As Scott approached Thunderbird 1, he decided to check on Kayo, he homed in on her phone's location and frowned as it showed him that she was by the coast, Gordon looked over at his brother.

"What's the matter Scott?"

"It's Kayo, I've found her."

"Was she lost?"
Scott rolled his eyes, "She's on the south coast, by the huts. What's made her go down there?"
"You're her boyfriend, why not go down there and find out?"

"You have a point but will she want me there?"

"Quit asking questions and go and find out, she might want some company."

Scott looked up his ship then back at the door, "I guess you're right Gordon, she's more important to me than Thunderbird 1."

Gordon smiled slightly as he watched Scott leave the hanger, "It's what I'd do."

As Scott got closer to the huts, he heard a small sob coming from the steps leading into the biggest, he turned the corner and spotted Kayo sitting on the lowest step hiding her face in her hands, "Honey?"

"Leave me alone," She sniffed and turned her body slightly.

"Kayo, are you still upset about this morning?"

"No, I'm a lousy friend, that's what I'm upset about."

Scott sat down on the step next to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "That's not true."

Kayo looked up at him, "This was supposed to be a week of showing my friend around the island, and I've barely done anything with her, I've made her take photos of us."

"I'm sure she's had fun, you'll hang out with her at the BBQ."

"It's not the same Scott, she's seen more of John than me."

Scott smiled, "You've helped her find love then."

Kayo shook her head, "I'm still rubbish, and she goes home tomorrow," She hid her face again and wiped her eyes.

Scott bit his lip and squeezed her shoulder gently, "You're not a rubbish friend, you're one of the most caring people I've ever met. Don't cry babe," Voices on the beach grabbed his attention suddenly and he looked up, "Anneka and John are coming, why not talk to her? I'll distract John for the afternoon."

Kayo lifted her head with a sniff, "What should I say?"

"Just ask her if she wants to do something with you, you're friends, you'll think of something."

Kayo got to her feet and dried her eyes on her arm, "Alright then, thanks Scott."

Scott stood up next to her and pulled her into a hug, "Come and find me the next time you're upset."

Kayo nuzzled her face into his neck then pulled back to kiss him, they broke and she smiled, "You're the best."

"It's been known," Scott winked and walked down the steps to approach John, "Make it accidental."

Kayo waited until she heard the three of them talking then emerged from the huts, "Oh hey guys, didn't expect to see you on the beach."

"Kayo, I'm really sorry about what I said this morning."

"It's alright, hey if you're not busy, I was wondering if you'd want to go for a scuba dive?"
Anneka looked at John, "Have we got anything planned?"
"Well…" Joh started but Scott interrupted.

"I was wondering if you could help me check Thunderbird 1's thrusters John?"

"Right now?"

"Sometime today, maybe the girls could do their dive whilst we're working?"

Kayo couldn't help but smile, "That sounds good to me."

"Yeah I'm up for that," Anneka nodded in agreement with Kayo.

"Oh, alright then. I'll see you at the BBQ Annie."

"See you later John," Anneka kissed his cheek before following Kayo up the hill back towards the house.

John turned to Scott who was still smiling, "What was that about?"

"I don't know what you're on about."
"You knew Anneka and I were happy on our walk."

"Well Kayo wasn't, her friend is here as a guest and she's barely seen her."
"That's not my fault brother, I can't help being in love."

Scott shook his head, "That's not what I'm saying, I just thought Anneka should have some time with Kayo, since that's why she's here."

"So you don't need any help with your bird?" John frowned.

"Not really no, but we could help Grandma set up for the BBQ."

"You're mean," John sighed.

"I'm doing something nice for Kayo, also I think Anneka will see more of the island this way."

"I could've shown her around easily."

"Too late."