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Tracy Island, 4:30 p.m on April 5th

Elise and Nikki were sitting on the patio outside Elise's apartment, enjoying a drink of fruit punch that Elise had made and discussing Scott's birthday.

"That was some birthday," Nikki declared.

"Yeah, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though we took each other out," Elise added.

"You know," Nikki said thoughtfully. "All these Tracys are so dedicated to rescuing, but they certainly know how to have a good time as well."

Elise nodded. "I still can't get used to the idea that I am going to fly Thunderbird Two at some point in a rescue. It's still kind of scary."

"Oh, I'm sure you will be okay. Virgil's a great teacher; both he and Scott seem to have endless patience. You have only to ask Kat about learning to fly. I think that she is finally getting better."

The opening and shutting of the door to Kat's apartment, made both women look up towards her balcony. Kat came out and seeing them smiled. "Man, I have just been trying to get that paint out of my overalls. Heaven knows what paint they used! It certainly seems indelible."

"Come and join us," Nikki called. "We are just discussing the paintball war and training." Kat joined them and took a glass of punch offered by Elise.

"Who took you out, Kat?" Nikki asked.

"John did. Honestly, I never saw or heard anything until I felt something hit my thigh," Kat answered, sitting in a chair.

The sound of girlish laughter brought Brandon on to his balcony. "Hi, there," he called out, looking down at them.

"Oh, hi, Brandon. Come and join us," Nikki called back.

"Dom's here with Josh," Brandon explained.

"The more the merrier," Elise called back. Soon the two young men and Josh were seated on the patio with Nikki, Kat and Elise. Josh was clutching a small soft toy.

"Hi, little guy," Kat said, kneeling in front of him. "What a lovely teddy." Josh offered Kat the toy and as she reached for it, withdrew his hand with a giggle.

"That's his favourite one," Dom explained.

Brandon stretched his long legs out in front of him. "This is nice. It seems that we never have had the time to just meet and talk. Everything has gone from one thing to another: a rescue, Alan's birthday, another rescue, Scott's birthday, and back to another rescue."

Dominic nodded. "Yes, it has been kind of busy. But I guess that is what we were to expect."

"Not to mention the training in between," Elise added.

"Oh, yes, the training," Kat said.

"I wonder how Callie is getting on in her first rescue?" Brandon asked

"It must feel strange, only just returned from a month in space, and then whoosh! Back into space for a rescue," Elise said. "I think when she comes back, we will have to glue her to her apartment."

"Talking about the rescue," Brandon said smiling. "How about those implants?"

"Oh yes," Nikki laughed. "And Scott fainting." Laughter met this remark.

"Who would imagine that Scott, of all people would faint at such a little thing," Kat added. "Where did you have your implant, Brandon?"

Brandon coloured slightly. "I'd rather not say right now." He looked at Kat. "Where did you have yours?"

"Oh, I just had it in the top of my left arm. No big deal, really." She giggled again at the thought of Scott

"You know, I don't think his brothers will ever let him live that down," Dominic stated, and they all nodded in agreement.

"Somehow, I don't think that we will let him live it down either," Elise added.

"Do any of you have much contact with your families?" Kat asked, then suddenly bit her lip. "Sorry, Elise that was clumsy of me to mention families."

"Oh, it's okay, Kat." Elise smiled.

"Well, I miss mine," Nikki admitted.

"Me too," Brandon agreed with her.

"Well actually," Dom added, with a slight smile. "I have nothing to worry about. My family is here with me." He ruffled Josh's hair.

Kat smiled at him. "Yes, and he is gorgeous. If ever Mrs Tracy is unable to care for him, I would be happy to do so myself."

Dom acknowledged that. "Thanks, Kat."

"Well, all my parents know is that I am working on motor vehicles for a family firm in Kansas," Kat said. "Which is all very well, but my mother keeps asking me about the weather." She rolled her eyes.

"Maybe Mr. Tracy could give us some indication of just what we can tell our parents." Nikki commented, playing peek a boo with Joshua from behind her chair.

Just at that moment, a movement from the top balcony caught their attention as Christopher leaned over. He hesitated and then raised his arm. "Hi there," he called.

"Hi," Nikki called back.

"Come and join us!" Kat shouted up to him.

Conversation paused as Christopher entered. "Hi, everyone," he began nervously. Kat pulled up another chair and Elise offered him a drink.

"We were just discussing how nice it is to actually all sit down, excluding Callie of course, and have a really good discussion," Brandon stated.

"Yes, I must agree," Christopher nodded. "Things have certainly been busy since we all started work for IR." He relaxed and drained his drink in a long, breathless swallow.

Elise stood up and refilled her glass. "Anyone else for a refill?"

Christopher looked at his now empty glass, "Do you have any fruit juice?"

"Sure," Elise answered, "Will orange juice be okay?" She looked around at the others.

"Not for me thank you. I must leave you all," Dominic said, as he bent and picked up Josh. "It's time for a little nap before supper. Goodbye. Say goodbye, Josh." Josh giggled and waved his hands to the little group.

"Well, I must be away as well," Kat said, smiling. "Brains has lent me some manuals for the auxiliary vehicles, and I think he expects me to read them all through before we start maintenance work."

"Well, I'm going to have a workout," Brandon said as he rose from his chair, "Anyone care to join me?" Nikki and Elise nodded and the three headed up to the apartments. Brandon turned to Christopher. "Will you join us?" Christopher smiled and followed the others.

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