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Brandon sat on the couch, feet up, holding a piece of paper. The paper contained a contact number he received from Jeff before he left Tracy Island.

I can't believe this is happening. Me, selected to be a member of International Rescue. His thoughts then traveled to more serious ones. What am I going to tell Mom and Dad? They'll want to know where I'm going. And, as much as I would want to tell them, I couldn't. Brandon sighed. He had a lot to think about and little time to do so.

Monday morning found Brandon walking down a familiar hallway. He had done some soul searching over the weekend and had reached his decision concerning International Rescue. He stopped in front of Belmont's office, knocked on the door and waited for permission to enter.

"Come in," Belmont's voice sounded out. Brandon stepped into the office to face his supervisor.

"Oh, McCain, it's you." Belmont sat back, looking at the aquanaut. "Sit down, please. How did things go last week?"

"It went well, sir. I met with the representative and he explained what was expected of me if I decided to take the promotion."

"And? What have you decided?"

Brandon took a deep breath. "I decided to take the promotion. This opportunity gives me a chance to expand my career."

The corner of Belmont's mouth edged up. "I'm sure it will. When do you start?"

"I start in a couple of weeks."

The other side of Belmont's mouth rose, and the man smiled. "We'll miss you around here, McCain. You're one hell of a hydrofoil pilot." He rose and offered his hand. "Hope that this new position turns out to be all that you hope for."

"I'm sure it will be, sir," Brandon replied, shaking Belmont's hand firmly.

After a long day at work, Brandon hurried home. Going to the table, he picked up the piece of paper with the phone number on it. This is it. He picked up the phone, dialing the number written on the paper. An answering machine came on, asking him to leave his name and number.

"This is Brandon McCain. Please call me at your earliest convenience. I've reached my decision regarding your job offer." He gave his phone number then hung up.

Brandon tried to focus on the list he was writing but was distracted by growing excitement and anticipation.

"Let's see," he said, looking over the list, "I need to get the bills paid, close out my bank account, give the landlord my two week's notice and find a place to store my stuff." He looked at the list, adding a few more things, satisfied that it was complete for now. He got up and stretched, looking around the apartment as he did so. In less than two weeks, life as he had known it for the last two years would be forever changed.

Brandon grew restless waiting for Jeff's call. He decided to go to the cemetery to visit his brother and sister. As he made his way through the grounds, his heart grew heavy. Approaching the graves, he sat down in front of them.

[i]Oh Shauna, Tom. I wish you two were here to see what I've accomplished.]/i] He then started talking as if Shauna and Tom were present in front of him.

"You two will not believe the turn my life has taken. I went from WASP to the Rescue Patrol to Tracy Industries to International Rescue. Mr. Tracy's son, Scott, took me out to their island. There I got the biggest job interview of my life and a grand tour of the facilities. Well, as much as they were willing to show me. Afterward, Mr. Tracy offered me a position as an aquanaut with the team." Brandon paused a moment as a chill breeze blew against his neck.

"Unfortunately, you two are the only family members that'll know where I really am. I can't tell Mom and Dad, or any of my friends I'm in International Rescue. As far as they will know, I've taken a promotion that transferred me to Hawaii." He talked to them for a few minutes longer before standing up.

"I need to go now but before I do, I just wanted to thank you both. Shauna, thanks for being there to cheer me up during the rough times. Tom, thank you for helping with my schoolwork. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today." He raised his fingers to his lips and then gently touched the headstone with them.

Brandon arrived home to the ringing of the phone. He ran over the counter, answering quickly.

"Hello."

"Mr. McCain? Jeff Tracy here."

"Hello, Mr. Tracy. It's good to hear from you."

"And from you as well. Do you have an answer for me?"

"Yes, I do. I've decided to join International Rescue."

Post by Magicmaster8 & Tikatu on 18/06/04

Jeff heartbeat Dianne plain My IR:TNP OTP!

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