A/N: Hey guys! This chapter is special for two reasons. The first is because this is the season one finale (never thought I'd get here to be honest). The second is because this story has reached over 8,000 views! To everyone who has stuck with me this far, thanks you for your support! You are the reason I still do this! So without further ado, let's kick this off!

Chapter 28: Thomas's Christmas Party

It was Christmas time on Sodor, and the North Western Railway was busier than ever. People were coming to and from the island to celebrate the holiday with their families, keeping all lines on the railway busy. The engine drivers had gotten used to the heavy trains, but the other employees had not.

"We can barely do our work with how crowded the stations are!" They would complain. The engine drivers chose to ignore them, however, as they knew that they meant well.

There was one particular spot on his line that Thomas loved passing by: Mrs. Kyndley's Cottage. Mrs. Kyndley was a kind woman who always waved hello to Thomas and Toby when they passed her home, and was good friends with all of the people who worked on the railway. Although she never officially worked on the railway, everyone considered her to be a part of their little family.

One night Thomas arrived at the main line sheds to help prepare for the annual railway party the next day. Everyone was there helping to put up decorations. Thomas even saw someone he hadn't seen in a long time decorating the tree.

"Glynn!" he cried. Glynn turned and smiled when he saw Thomas.

"Thomas! So good to see you! Would you mind giving me a hand, please?"

Thomas came over and helped. Within minutes the tree looking beautiful, allowing the two to catch up.

"I haven't seen you in ages! What've you been up to?" Thomas asked excitedly.

"Enjoying my retirement," said Glynn, "But I would never miss a party. How's that branchline of yours?"

"Wouldn't trade it in for anything in the world," said Thomas. After the decorations were set, everyone gathered in the common room of the driver house to catch up. After a few minutes, Thomas's mind turned to Mrs. Kyndley.

"You know," he said, "We ought to invite to our party. She has done a lot for the railway, and it wouldn't seem right for her to celebrate the holiday on her own."

"Quite right, Thomas," Gordon agreed, "But we should check with Sir Topham Hatt first."

Sir Topham Hatt agreed, and personally invited her himself. However, that night a huge snow storm struck the island, leaving it covered in snow. Everyone had to use their engines and snowploughs to clear the line. However, another problem soon arose.

"The generator has died on us," said a workmen to Sir Topham Hatt, "And we can't fix it in time for the party. And I don't think our guests would like to celebrate the holiday in bitter cold."

"We also don't have time to relocate everything," said Sir Topham Hatt, "Or reschedule. I'm afraid we may have to cancel the party."

Glynn soon had an idea.

"What about the coffee pot engine I used to drive?" he asked. Back when the standard gauge railways on the island were merged into the North Western Railway, the coffee pot engines were used to run what would become Thomas's branch line. However, they soon proved to be inefficient, and were taken out of service overtime, with the last one being decommissioned and scrapped shortly after Toby's arrival. However, Glynn had taken a shine to these engines, and had bought his from the railway. Sir Topham Hatt was skeptical.

"I don't know, Glynn," he said, "It hasn't been used in a very long time. Are you sure it'll work."

"We have to try," said Glynn, "We can't disappoint everybody."

Sir Topham Hatt begrudgingly believed. Glynn didn't live to far from the sheds, so it was easy to get the locomotive there. Once they had everything was ready, Glynn fired the engine up. The fire was slow to start, and everybody held their breath in anticipation.

"Come on, old girl," Glynn thought, "You can do it. You've still got life in you."

It took a while, but at last the fire was burning nicely, bringing power into the house. Everybody cheered loudly.

"Well done, Glynn," Sir Topham Hatt said proudly, "You are a really useful engine driver."

Glynn just beamed proudly.

Later that night, all of the guests arrived, and they all enjoyed themselves immensely. Sir Topham Hatt stood on a podium to make a speech.

"Ladies and gentleman," he said proudly, "This year has been quite an eventful one. From new employees to a visit from the queen herself, we have had our fair share of thrills. But no matter what, be it rain or shine, my employees have always came through. I propose a toast! To all of my hard workers!"

"Here Here!" everybody said in agreement. Everybody agreed that this was the best party they had ever had!

A/N: And, done! It took 28 chapters, but this season is finally done. Before I go, I have some major announcements regarding the future of this story.

On Monday I restart college. Now I do plan to continue this story indefinitely, however my college schedule may interfere with its progress. I can't guarantee how often I will be able to update, so I do ask that you continue to be patient with me.

The next one is even bigger. You see, my original plan was to go episode by episode in order (with some exceptions) and write it with the characters humanized. However, I have come to the realization that that is impossible. For one thing, the television series has over 19 seasons (in counting) each with a minimum of 20 episodes. If I were to continue with my plan, then it would take me years to get through all of it. And let's face it; by that time either myself or you guys or both would have lost interest. So I'm changing the format to more of an episodic series, with no real order to what I'll write. That way, I can get out chapters that my readers and myself would like to see sooner. I'm sorry if this is a choice that you guys do not agree with, but I feel it is for the best. Thank you for all of your support, and I will update as soon as possible. Goodbye!