Gordon jogged down to the beach where he spotted Virgil dusting sand off himself, "Hey bro, did you do all this alone?"

Virgil looked around at the logs and the grill in the center of the ring, "Most of it, but Scott helped earlier. I've saved some of the setting up for Alan, he's been working all afternoon."

"Anything I can do?"

"I don't think so, I guess we could try and make things a little more comfortable here. Tell you what, go and get Alan and bring out some cushions, oh and promise grandma we'll stick them in the laundry afterwards to remove the stains."

"FAB."

Grandma came down to the beach carrying a large box, "Hey you two."

Gordon ran forward and took the box from her, "You should've called us to bring it."

"Nonsense, I'm perfectly capable of carrying this, it's only the food."

"Scott and I will handle the cooking Grandma," Virgil shared an amused look with Gordon.

"Thank you Virgil. It's getting dimmer, let's get this heated up shall we?"

Brains walked up with Max, "Are you lighting it Grandma Tracy? Max and I can do this much quicker."

"If it means eating sooner I'm all for it," Gordon smiled as the two reached the pit.

"Much sooner Gordon, up for a demonstration Max?" Brains asked and the robot bleeped back in answer, "Good, let's try it."
"Not another experiment Brains," Grandma rolled her eyes slightly.

"This one has been fully tested, the BBQ will be fine."

Back at the house, Scott was preparing some stuff to take out to the ring with him, he heard some applause and looked out to the fire's glow with a smile.

"Ready to go Kayo?"

"Yeah, I'm so glad I changed into my shorts instead of that dress, there's something about them that I just don't find comfortable."

Scott chuckled and kissed her forehead, "I think you looked cute, come on, let's get up to that BBQ."

"Don't forget your guitar."

"Oh yeah, I best bring mine, Virgil wouldn't have gone back for his."

Kayo picked it up on the way out, "I can't wait to eat, after all of that swimming, I'm famished."

"I bet," They walked out and Scott ran into John, "Woah, sorry John, didn't see you there."

"I don't see how that's possible what with me being so tall."

"Figure of speech. Shall we go?"

"Yep, lead on."

Anneka smiled at Kayo as they made their way into the lounge, "You've changed again."

"I didn't like the dress really, whereas this, will be much comfier."

Scott passed Alan on the way out to the kitchen, "Alan, could you bring up some cushions please, that's enough homework for today."

"Thanks Scott. How many do you need?"

"I'll help you Al, you guys go on ahead," John went to join Alan, "We'll bring out a pile."

"Sounds good to me, see you there."

As they walked down Kayo turned to Anneka, "You've never seen a real BBQ until you see ours."

"How big is it?" Anneka smiled.

Scott chuckled, "She's not talking about the grill size, she's referring to what happens at the BBQ, it can get pretty mad."

"Oh I see, scary mad?"

"No, exciting mad. Lots of noise, food, fun stories and pranks, so look out for Gordon."

"Thanks for the heads up," Anneka laughed and followed the two over the sand dune, she gasped slightly, "Wow, that's quite the grill."

Kayo and Scott jogged down the other side of the hill and joined Virgil by the grill, Scott rested his hand on Virgil's shoulder, "Nice one Virgil, you have dad's gift for lighting a BBQ."

Virgil dipped his head slightly, "Yeah, I just wish he was here to join us."

Scott lifted his brother's chin gently with a smile, "Hey come on, chin up. Don't get teary while we have a guest here."

Virgil rubbed his eyes quickly, "I'm ok, yeah."

"Hey Gordo, have you got the food ready?" Kayo called over to Gordon who was putting down a collection of sticks.

"You bet, four large containers of meat, just hope Anneka isn't a vegetarian."

Anneka smiled, "Rest assured I'm not, but the choice is there right?"

"Yeah, we have some vegetables to roast if anyone wants some. Ah finally, the cushions."

Alan came down the hill holding a pile of pillows awkwardly, "OK, we brought all of the ones from the lounge, that's enough right?"

Scott nodded as he let go of Virgil's shoulder, "Yeah that's fine. Let's get started."

Gordon skipped up to Virgil slightly, he whined his brother's name out in a long phrase, "Virgil?"
"Yes?"

"Please, can I help you with the food? I did bring it down after all."

"One, Grandma brought it down actually, and two, only if you promise to behave and no pranks around the fire."

Gordon nodded, "I swear I won't. So, is that a yes?"

"Yeah, I guess so," Virgil couldn't hide the smirk he was attempting to keep off his face.

"Thanks big guy."

John came down last with the other pillows and began setting them up with Alan on the logs, he passed Anneka and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek, "In a circle Ali, we want everyone to be comfy."

Virgil looked around the camp, "Did anyone bring down my guitar?"

Scott, now sitting down on a log with Kayo, looked up, "Oh, I brought mine down, but you're welcome to use it."

"Thanks Scott, I knew I'd forget to bring it being down here with the flames."

"No problem. What have you put on the grill bro?"

Gordon looked at the BBQ, "We've got some sausages on there, chicken wings marinated in BBQ sauce."

"Grandma's chicken wings," Virgil added.

"Updated recipe, I got some help from Max," Grandma smiled from where she was sitting next to Anneka and John.

"We'll leave the wings at the top of the grill, they can be constantly cooking. Does anyone want any ribs or chops put on?" Virgil asked as he turned the sausages over.

Alan raised his hand, "Ribs please. Time for music isn't it? I brought out some of my podcasts."

"Oh no," John hung his head, "Alan, your taste in bands is awful."

"Is not. It's the family pod anyway, there's loads of choice on here," He pressed play, "See?"

Anneka mouthed words suddenly, "I actually know this, that's a surprise."

Gordon plated up some wings as he sung, "I'm on a highway to hell…Come and get some wings guys, we'll keep topping the plates up."

"I didn't know you sang Gordon?" Anneka smiled then frowned slightly as the others laughed loudly.

"He doesn't, you do not want to hear Gordon attempt to sing," Virgil smirked then dodged as Gordon tried to cuff him around the head.

"I can sing, just never got to have lessons to improve."

John looked around at all the laughing and teasing going on, he stood up quietly, "I'll be right back," He turned and made his way to the house leaving the others staring at him in confusion.

Anneka frowned, "I'll go and see if he's ok, continue the BBQ."

John walked into the lounge taking a break from the BBQ happening down on the beach, no-one was in sight and he cast his eyes over towards the piano. The last time he had played properly to himself or anyone was at his father's birthday when Grandma had forced all five boys to play something to prove they hadn't forgotten their piano lessons, he chuckled to himself and ran a hand over the lid before sitting down at the keys, he looked around the room again but this time saw someone by the windows, he smiled and beckoned them over.

"Hey Anneka, did you follow me?"

"I guess so, I was wondering what made you walk off," She joined John at the piano and leant by the instrument.

"I just wanted some time away from the drinks and jokes if that makes sense? I'm used to the complete isolation of space."

"Why the piano then?"

John smiled, "You did ask the other day if we all played? Want to know the answer from me?"

"I'd love to know the answer."

John patted the space on the stool next to him, "I'll play you something I know by heart, it would be torture to hear me sight read."

Anneka laughed, "It's still better than what I can do."

John depressed the pedal down with his foot, and his fingers cascaded down the piano keys in a graceful flurry of movement bringing out various keys and tricky flourishes, the chords were placed neatly as if laid as a jigsaw, and the melody followed suit in a formed rhythmic pattern as easily as the gracefulness of handwriting, the pedal releases were quick and agile, never held down long enough to make a negative impact on the flow of the piece and Anneka sat gobsmacked as she watched his fingers dance up the keyboard and down again, she felt tears prick the sides of her eyes and she wiped them away quickly with the edge of her sleeve, John noticed and kissed her cheek pressing his lips to her skin lovingly, not even looking down at the piano as he comforted her, she closed her eyes as she felt his lips then opened them to watch him continue to play, the music eased to a stop and the pedal was released with a delicate clunk.

"What did you think of that?" John sat back slightly.

Anneka sniffed, still feeling slightly emotional, "That was beautiful, it truly was. I'm speechless, I really am."

"Awwh honey, I'm no Virgil when it comes to piano."

"John, that was gorgeous."

"Well thank you. I've been worried to play for you as you've seen how good my brothers are."

"I thought that was amazing. Do you know anything else?"

John nodded, "Yeah I know an obvious one, you'll recognise this."

The music began again and Anneka smiled as the melody of Chopin's nocturne came out, she rested a hand on John's arm and smiled feeling the muscle twitch as it connected through to his fingers on the keys, her other hand remained at her side stroking the velvet-covered stool and she watched his fingers with a smile, John chuckled as her skirt edge brushed his leg which was uncovered from the shorts he was wearing and he rubbed his knee against her, she looked up and smiled.

"You play wonderfully, I'm going to miss this."

"I know you will, stay in contact and I can send you recordings."

Back at the campsite, the others were getting worried about John and Anneka, Virgil checked his watch.

"They've been gone for ages, think they're OK?"

"They'll be fine, but we will be doing the burgers soon."

Virgil looked up towards the house, "I'll go and get them, or at least pass a note under the door," He added with a smirk which Kayo rolled her eyes at.

"Don't disturb them too much Virgil," Gordon grinned as Virgil started to head up.

"Wouldn't dream of it!" Virgil called back over his shoulder then left the campfire behind him as he approached the house, he was more than surprised to hear piano music echoing out over the pool area, "What in the name of?"

John wrapped an arm around Anneka's waist as he played and she snuggled against his shoulder, "Comfy?"

"Always with you, I couldn't think of a better way to snuggle with someone."

Virgil leant against the wall watching his year younger brother playing the piano effortlessly, he walked slowly into the room and coughed to announce his entrance, "Well well, hope you're just playing the piano and nothing else."

John jumped out of his skin with a yelp of surprise, "Virgil?! Please stop sneaking up on me."

Virgil laughed, "We just wondered where you were and I was sent as a messenger. We're putting the burgers on."

John nodded, "We'll be right there, I was just playing Anneka some pieces."

"You boys are so talented, it's amazing. Who taught you?" Anneka let go of John's arm and leant on the piano's frame.

Virgil looked at John with a smile, "Our mother, we were all put through lessons, although I was the only one who really kept going to them. Scott was the last one to quit, Alan was first, it really upset mum."

John laughed, "He didn't give up music though, he just didn't like the piano."

Virgil shrugged, "I guess so. You guys coming down with me or want to go alone?"

Anneka looked at John and sighed, "We'll come down with you, it's fair. Right John?"

John stopped glaring at his brother, "Yes of course." He stood up from the stool and took Anneka's hand in his.

Virgil chuckled as he turned back towards the stairs, "I'll walk ahead of you for privacy."

Anneka walked down the stairs with John, "You sure you're alright John?"
"Yeah, I'm fine Annie, don't worry."

Virgil looked at John a little unconvinced, "What made you walk off John? We were getting to the burgers on."

"It's just, well you know how I am on earth after a few days. I don't mean it."

Virgil smiled, "Take it easy brother, it's just gravity."

"I know, but I've been down here much longer than usual. It drains me, makes me feel heavier than usual," John stumbled slightly and Virgil caught him, "Woah."

"Easy, easy. Let's get some food in you, you're used to space meals and bagels, not a great diet," Virgil wrapped an arm around John's waist taking his weight.

"Is he ok Virgil?" Anneka asked rubbing John's arm.

"He's fine, just a little weak. Don't worry ok?"

Anneka nodded, "As long as he'll be alright."
Scott leapt up as he saw John leaning against Virgil, "John! Virgil, what happened?"

Virgil helped John to sit down on the log and handed him some food from the table, "He's alright Scott, just coping with gravity."

"Thanks Virgil, I'm sorry about that."

"No problem," Virgil went back to the grill and loaded his plate up with a couple of chicken wings before making a hotdog.

Grandma knelt in front of John and smiled, "You're a little peaky son, you'll be alright though."

"Thanks Grandma, I'll have a drink."