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Monday, 1 October 2068, 2:35am, Tracy Island
Nikki yawned as she carried her mug of hot chocolate into her living room and sat down in one of the seats. She looked at the clock.
"2:35. I should be in dreamland."
No matter what Nikki did, she just couldn't get to sleep. She had tried watching TV and reading magazines and books, but nothing worked. Giving up, Nikki had previously relaxed in a lavender scented bath and was now curled up in her armchair.
Thoughts of events that had happened during the day ran though Nikki's mind.
Thunderbird Seven. I can't believe I actually went down there. I didn't think I could actually do it.
xxxx
Flashback
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Alan asked as the monorail began to move.
"You've asked me that three times now." Nikki smiled. "I've been putting this off for ages. I want to move on completely from the accident and I think this will help."
Alan placed his hand on top of hers and squeezed it slightly.
Nikki was glad that she called him. She didn't know what she would do without his support. The monorail soon came to a stop and the door opened. She took a deep breath and made to stand, only to find that her legs wouldn't respond.
"We can go back, you know. You don't have to do this."
"I want to. I can do this." Nikki, with a determined look, stood up along with Alan and approached the door. Hand in hand, slowly, they both walked towards the pod vehicle repair bay.
Alan hesitated before turning on the lights to reveal the stricken ambulance. "Are you ready?"
Nikki nodded. "Ready as I'll ever be."
It didn't take long for the area to be illuminated. Alan felt the grip on his hand tighten a bit as they got closer to Thunderbird Seven.
They were only a metre away when Nikki stopped walking. "I...I ca..."
"We can go back if you want to. We don't have to look inside."
Nikki silently nodded before the young friends silently made their way back to the monorail.
End Flashback
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I didn't need to look inside. I've already got what the cockpit looked like etched in my mind, from when the accident took place. She shook her head. No. Empty my mind. That's what I have to do to get some sleep.
Nikki tried her best, but fresh thoughts purged their way through. Thoughts of home, family and friends.
I wonder how everyone at the hospital is. I wonder if they all still work there. I must write or call them sometime. Nikki looked at the clock again and worked out the time difference. She smiled. No time like the present. I'll check if anyone is online.
Nikki walked to her desk and turned on her computer. When it was ready, she opened up her internet messenger box. As soon as the box came up, she noticed her younger brother went offline.
Doesn't matter. Didn't want you anyway. Nikki smiled when Evie, a workmate from the hospital, signed on and started an online conversation with her.
Evie, Eve said: "Nikki, Nik. What am I going to do with you? What happened to keeping in touch more often?"
Nicole said: "And hello to you, too. How are you, Hun?"
Evie, Eve said: "Don't change the subject, missy."
Nicole said: "I've just been busy with work and everything."
Evie, Eve said: "Sure you are. Oh well, you're online now so that's something. As to your question, I'm great, I'm glowing, I'm pregnant."
Nikki paused and silently berated herself for not keeping in touch more often.
Nicole said: "Congratulations. How far are you? Who's the father? Is he good looking? Have I met him yet?"
Evie, Eve said: "Thanks Nik. I'm six weeks along. Yes, the father is good looking and, yes, you have met him. In fact, you worked with him."
Realisation dawned on Nikki. She remembered Evie telling her during her birthday that she was getting close to Danny, another nurse from the hospital and friend of both.
Nicole said: "It's Danny, isn't it? I knew you were getting close, but I didn't know you were that close. Well, Hun, I'm happy for you both. Tell Danny I said congratulations and give him a hug and kiss from me."
Evie, Eve said: "Sure I will."
Evie, Eve said:"Oh shoot. I've just seen the time. I've got to meet my mum. She insists that we start baby shopping now. You'd think this was her first grandchild."
Nicole said: "It's your first child, so her being fussy is understandable."
Evie, Eve said: "Take her side why don't you. I'm going to love you and leave you. I'll ttys. Take care, Nikki."
Nicole said: "You too. Say hi to everyone at work for me."
Evie, Eve said: "Ok. Bye."
Nicole said: "Bye."
Nikki yawned again, before logging off and shutting down her computer. She finished the rest of her hot chocolate, washed the mug and put it to dry on the rack.
I better try to get some sleep again, she thought as she walked to her bedroom. If sleep doesn't come, then I'll try jogging along the beach. Nikki laid down on her bed. Please let me get some sleep.
Posted by Nikki on September 27, 2007
  
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