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Tracy Island, Saturday 7th April 2068, 9.00am
Nikki, Kat, Callie and Christopher met in the lounge.
"We are only waiting for Dom," Kat told them. Almost immediately Dom entered the lounge carrying a very excited Joshua.
The group headed for the hangar where the planes were kept. Christopher felt very proud, but a little nervous as well, as Mr Tracy had told them they could use Tracy 1.
Everyone eagerly climbed aboard. Nikki, Kat and Callie strapped themselves in. "Could you three watch Josh for me?" Dom asked. "I am going to co-pilot with Christopher."
"Sure, Dom, no problem." Callie answered for the three young women.
"I have a list for things to get for Elise and Brandon," Nikki said, taking out some sheets of paper.
"Tracy 1 to Tracy Island, permission to take off." Christopher tried to keep his voice sounding steady.
"Permission for Tracy 1 to take off." Jeff's calm voice came clearly over the intercom. "Take care and have a safe journey and a successful shopping trip.
Everyone settled down for the short flight to Christchurch. Joshua was being well entertained by Nikki, Kat and Callie. Dom heard his childish squeals of laughter and smiled to himself. Oh yes, he and Josh had settled really well, and it was nice going out with just a few friends, maybe they could do this again.
Once Christopher was airborne, his nerves vanished and he felt really at home flying this wonderful machine. Oh yes, he really blessed the day that he had been approached by Jeff Tracy.
Nikki, Callie and Kat were eagerly discussing what the latest fashions would be. They fully intended to have some serious retail therapy, once the essentials had been bought.
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Christopher handled the controls of Tracy One with deft hands, pride still lingering from the thought of flying the Tracy fleet's flagship. He was looking forward to a jaunt around Christchurch again; anything that could take his mind off the ruined meal was gratefully accepted.
Beside him, Dominic kept an eye on the controls and gauges, every once in a while glancing back to look at Joshua. Christopher shook his head very slightly; he couldn't even imagine having a child now, never mind when he was even younger. Dominic must have caught the subtle movement, and his gaze turned on the Brit.
"What's up?" He asked.
Christopher waved it off and grinned.
"I was just thinking how strange it would be to have a kid. That's not really the life I want right now."
Dominic chuckled and turned his eyes forward, sitting back in the chair.
"Wasn't exactly on the cards for me when it happened, believe me. But you get used to the, and then you suddenly realize that you would lay your life down for this little red, screaming ball of human." He shook his head. "Just you wait."
"Hopefully it'll be a long wait, mate."
The rest of the journey passed with idle chat, talking about home, and learning to fly, jobs, and seemingly every generic topic they could think of. It was an amiable time, indeed. Soon enough, it was time to request clearance for landing; it was given; and Tracy One had touched down, and its passengers got ready for their trip.
"Right," Callie said. "What does everyone want to do?"
"I need to purchase some rather personal items, plus I have to buy the things on Elise's list." Nikki added.
"I need to buy some essential items as well." Kat added. "What about you guys?"
"Well," Dom added shyly. "I want to buy something to decorate my apartment."
"I suggest we split into two groups, we will concentrate on buying for ourselves and Elise." Callie suggested. "While maybe you guys could get the things on Brandon's list?"
This was agreed on and Callie, Kat and Nikki headed for the shopping mall, whilst Christopher joined Dom and Joshua.
"I think that maybe we could all meet back here at the airport restaurant in, say three hours time, to have a meal before we head back for Tracy Island." Christopher suggested.
This was agreed and the two parties waved goodbye and went their separate ways.
Post by Tawnyangel22 and ArtisticRainey on 15/03/2005
  
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