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Since leaving Mendoza, the tired and weary occupants of Thunderbird Two hadn't said much. Scott and Virgil had kept radio contact to a minimum, saving their energy for the de-briefing once they reached base. Elise, Gordon, and Brains had exchanged a few words, but were quiet for the most part. Dianne and Nikki were in the crew quarters cleaning themselves and the medical equipment they'd used.

Gordon sighed and looked around at his tired brother and new team members. He noticed Brains had his nose in his notes, softly mumbling to himself and Elise was watching Virgil. As Gordon looked closer he saw that Elise was actually watching Virgil's hands as he flew the transporter.

"He's not THAT fascinating to watch!" He grinned at the look she gave him.

"FYI... I was watching him use the flight controls!"

"Yeah, right," Gordon teased.

Virgil, who had been listening, turned to his brother. "You're just jealous, 'cause you're not as interesting!"

He smiled and winked at Elise humorously as Gordon groaned, "Oh Please!" 

"Do you want to come up and take a closer look?"

Virgil was serious again, as Elise took him up on his offer and moved forward. He began showing her the flight controls and answering any questions she had. She had to admit to herself that this was one special aircraft and the instrumentation panel intrigued her.

Gordon, not being one able to keep himself occupied for long, casually brought up the subject of pilot training. "So, Elise? You think you are going be ready to fly 'Virgil's' Baby' in the next week or two?"

Her head shot round from where she was sitting. "What! ...wait a second, what are talking about?"

"You're a pilot right? And Dad did mention you were coming on this rescue to observe, and, well... train to fly when ol' Virge here can't!"

Elise recalled the conversation in the lounge right before they were all given orders. She sort of remembered Mr. Tracy saying something about her expertise and flying but honestly hadn't given it much thought; she had been in shock about actually coming along on the rescue.

"Hey! Watch who you're calling old!" Virgil retorted.

Elise turned to Virgil "Is he right? Am I going to train to fly this...THING?"

Virgil breathed out slowly as he looked at her. Thing? She actually has the nerve to call my baby 'THING' to my face?! He now knew why Scott became easily frustrated with her! He chose his words carefully before replying.

"Well, that's the idea. Scott and Dad know you are an excellent pilot and have the capabilities to handle TB2 given the right training."

Elise could only stare at him with a look akin to horror on her face.

"But I'm a trained chopper pilot! I fly SMALL AIRCRAFT!" She put great emphasis on the word 'small'. "This is a transporter! It'll take months for me to learn how to handle something this big!"

"No it won't, Scott's told me you're a quick learner, and besides, I'll be training you!" Virgil smiled reassuringly.

"Oh you will, will you?"  Elise replied with a little sarcasm.

She looked back and forth between Virgil and Gordon, noting the now serious looks they had. Neither one said a word, just kept their eyes on Elise, until it sunk in... which it did, shortly thereafter!

She shook her head slightly and managed to say "You guys are NUTS! Totally nuts." To which they both started laughing.

Making her way back to her seat she mumbled, "I need a stiff drink!" as she sat down, rubbing her temple.

"Sorry, no alcohol allowed on board!" Gordon informed her.

Elise shot him a look before she spoke."How is it that every time impending doom seems to head my way, you are always right there, Gordon Tracy?"

"I can't help it, it's my natural Tracy charm!" came the rapid reply.

It was now Virgil's turn to snort in disgust.

"Virgil? What's the ETA for base?" Dianne asked via her comm-link.

"28 minutes from now," he replied, using his own comm-link.

"Okay, thanks. We're just about done here and will be coming up to the flight deck for final approach. How's everything been going? Is everyone doing okay?"

Virgil smiled softly. Dianne was always putting others ahead of herself and worrying about them before giving herself a second thought.

"Oh, it's been... er... well... interesting you might say!"

"Oh?"

He laughed as he told her he would explain later, in person.

"You'd better tell me or else, Virgil Tracy!" she mockingly chided him.

Oh, I'll be glad to, Virgil thought as he banked TB2 onto her final approach flight path.

Post by FrankieCTB2 on 11/01/2005

Jeff heartbeat Dianne plain My IR:TNP OTP!

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