Penelope signed yet another invite to a party, this was the third in a month almost one a week but this one was important, not just in the news but also to her friends on the other side of the world. With John's help, she had managed to get hold of the guest list and a name jumped out at her from the hundreds, a Henry Ballard, a businessman both highly respected and feared by many for his authority. Penelope sighed as Parker brought in her afternoon tea, she took the cup with a smile and frowned at the guest list again.

"H'anything wrong m'lady?"

"There's nothing wrong Parker, I just have an idea to get a guest at this party what he deserves. There's talk he has something, a puzzle piece. Figuratively speaking of course."

"Is it wise for you to go M'Lady?"

"Of course, I may be an agent for International Rescue but I'm also an aristocrat for my family's name. I'll be fine, but I am considering bringing backup, by a Tracy and covert ops."

Parker frowned, "which Tracy? I can be a bodyguard."

Penelope laughed, "oh Parker, I do love him but this isn't the job for him. Leave this to me, I know the man to bring."

Kayo adjusted the bandages around her fists in front of the mirror as she ran her fingers across her stomach eyeing up her muscles, "let's do this," she wandered down to the punching bag and kicked out in a routine, from the top of her towel her wrist device beeped and she breathed out as she regained control of herself, "comms on. Lady Penelope?"

"Hello Kayo, I haven't caught you at a bad time have I?"

"Of course not," Kayo sat down on the bench and mopped away sweat, "what's the situation?"

"A party."

"Urgh."

"Now don't 'urgh' quite so quickly, it's undercover work I need you to do. Interested?"

Kayo raised an eyebrow, "tell me the details in my room."

"You're not going alone either, I've already asked and he's said yes."

"Who?"

"I've asked Virgil if he can accompany you, is that alright?"

Kayo smiled to herself as she freed her wrists from the bandage, "that's fine. Call me in ten minutes and tell Virgil to come to my room."

"FAB."

Kayo sighed as she picked up her clothes and made her way to her room for a shower, the water hit her hard and she closed her eyes as she massaged product into her dark hair, the last time she and Virgil had been on a rescue together they had shared an intimate moment in Thunderbird 2 after he had rescued her, things had been going south between her and Scott as business took over pleasure and Virgil had been there for her after every argument. Kayo turned the water off and grabbed a towel off the hook of the door before she walked into her room to get changed deciding on a pair of sand coloured shorts with a green strap top, she left her hair down to dry and her comms beeped again, "comms."

"Good timing."

"Is Virgil on his way?"

"Yes, I've informed him. Do you need a second?"

"I'm fine Penny."

"You look a little flustered, is something going on?"

"Penelope, just send him in, I'm fine," Kayo laughed as she heard a knock, "yep?"

Virgil opened the door and the sunlight hit him sparkling off every angle of his body, "hey Kayo."

Kayo felt her heart leap as her eyes took in the sight of the black-haired man wearing nothing but a pair of shorts indicating he had been by the pool, "come in."

"Sorry about the attire, I had seconds after Penny called me."

"No problem, take a seat."

Penelope hovered in the room with them, "I wouldn't usually ask this from you two but I need you as my guests at a gathering I'm going to."

"What kind of gathering is this?" Virgil asked as he leant back on his hands.

"Cocktails and tuxedos. I've already sorted your roles."

"Oh no," Kayo bit her lip, "what are they?"

Penelope smiled at Virgil, "how are your piano duets?"

Virgil's head sank, "please don't make me."

"Too late, you're already signed up."

Kayo giggled, "tough luck."

"I wasn't finished. Kayo, you're providing entertainment too with Virgil. Scott tells me your singing voice is amazing."

"Dammit Penelope, why do I have to sing? I could use my covert ops skills."

"That's exactly what you'll be doing, from where you'll be standing with Virgil you'll be able to see everyone in the room," Penelope smiled, "don't look so downtrodden you two, it'll be fine. You'll have an earpiece each to get in contact with me."

Kayo sank against Virgil's shoulder ignoring Penelope's smile, "so who is the target we need to keep an eye on?"

"His name is Henry Ballard. A rich player, has never settled down and secretive, I'm keeping an eye on him, however, inside knowledge suggests he's meeting someone there."

"How do you find all this out?" Kayo smirked, "you know everything."

"That's classified. Well, it's between me and your brother actually, John could be a great spy if he wanted to be."

Virgil chuckled, "any other information?"

Penelope sighed, "I shouldn't tell you this until we're there but he's carrying a flash drive with important secrets about The Mechanic's whereabouts on it, we have to get it from him somehow before he meets this figure."

Kayo nodded, "FAB. Want us to fly over?"

"Tomorrow morning your time, and smarten yourselves up. It's a cocktail party."

Kayo groaned, "so, that means a dress."

"Yes, now I must go. I want to make sure I have everything I need for this party. Thank you for the help you two, I owe you."

"Not a problem Penelope, I'll fly over with Thunderbird 2 tomorrow."

"Great, until then," Penelope closed the comms down before the two could add anything else.

Kayo sank, "I hate dresses."

"I wouldn't worry about it, it's only a facade," Virgil stood up, "I guess we'll need to brush up on our duets."

"I can't play the piano."

"Is that really what you thought I meant?" Virgil smirked.

"Wait, do you mean I have to do the whole slut act against the piano? Virgil, I can't, that's not me."

"You'll be fine, I'll be there with you, and you don't need to be a slut, what made you think that?"

Kayo shrugged, "I don't know, and please put a top on, you're distracting me."

Virgil laughed, "Penny dragged me from the pool basically. I thought you liked it anyway?"

"That was a one-time thing," Kayo looked away as she turned her back.

"Alright, I'll see you later," Virgil raised an eyebrow as he opened the door, "I'll be at the piano probably."

Kayo waited until the door closed then sighed as she thought about the time in Thunderbird 2, it had been very quick but sensual. The rescue was tough and Kayo had only gone up into the cockpit for reassurance, Shadow was still on the island as it wasn't needed meaning she had taken the journey with Virgil, and that meant a return trip too, Virgil had walked in to find her crying in the co-pilot's chair and taken immediate action to comfort her. It had started off as a hug, then sharing a chair together before the ship was put on autopilot and their arms were around each other. Kayo lay back on her bed and closed her eyes remembering the gentle caress of his hand on her back and soft texture of his lips against hers, every move of that day had been wrong but she hadn't wanted it to stop which it didn't until they landed back on the island and she was back in Scott's arms rather awkwardly, Kayo sighed as she opened her eyes and sat up on the bed leaning over to reach for her diary, her eyes flicked across the words and she whispered them to herself.

"Dear diary, today I made a mistake, one I can never forget. I kissed Virgil. What if Scott finds out? What if we're actually drifting apart? We haven't slept together for ages and he spends so much time going over reports, he looks at me in a different way ever since The Chaos Crew sprung up, I'm sure it has something to do with my uncle hiring them, but it's not my fault. Virgil is always there for me, he always has been. If I want anything, he lets me have it, maybe I want more from him now, I just don't know. Kayo."

Kayo closed the book and got off the bed slipping on a pair of trainers before she left the room to go to the lounge, as he said, Virgil was seated at the piano practising new pieces, but Kayo couldn't bring herself to go over to him, she smiled and carried on downstairs to the kitchen where Scott was making a sandwich for himself, "hey."

"Hey, sis. You ok?"

"I'm fine thanks, just wondering what to wear to this gathering Penny wants me at."

Scott smirked, "yeah I heard about that, you and Virgil will be fine. Anyway, I'll be in the study, I need to write up these reports on the Chaos Crew."

"Ok," Kayo opened the fridge door to grab a carton of juice.

"See you later," Scott walked past her brushing a kiss on her cheek but nothing else.

Kayo sank down at the table just wishing for the day to be over, "that's it I think."

Evening came finally after Kayo had refused to go over piano pieces with Virgil, the family sat around the dining table quietly and looks were thrown across at each other mainly of confusion, Scott wasn't looking at Kayo but had his eyes focused on the document in front of him and Virgil was gazing at Kayo trying desperately for a sign of presence, Gordon was looking at Scott with an expression of annoyance. Finally, Grandma had enough, she coughed loudly to get everyone's attention and shook her head.

"That's it, what's wrong with all of you?"

"Nothing Grandma, I'm just up to my neck with work," Scott retorted as he swiped the holo-screen down, "no-one looks like they want to have a conversation," he added casting a look over at Kayo who ignored him.

"I'm more than happy to chat, guess who's going partying?" Gordon smiled, "Virgil and Kayo."

"It's not partying, it's undercover work bro," Virgil shrugged, "it has to be taken seriously which is why you're not going."

Gordon pouted, "spending time with my Penny."

Alan almost choked on his water, "achem! What? Your Penny!?"

"What? We're a couple."

Kayo cracked a grin, "ouch."

"I'll ask her that tomorrow," Virgil winked and Grandma smiled.

"Oh let them be Virgil," Scott rolled his eyes.

Virgil grimaced, "you're in a good mood aren't you Scott? Really raising spirits in here."

Scott picked up his plate, "I'll see you later, if not, have a good time in wherever you're going with Penelope."

Kayo buried her head in her hands then pushed herself away from the table, "excuse me."

Virgil watched her go almost tearful, "I'm sick of the way he treats her at the moment."

"Virgil!" Grandma scolded, "don't take that tone about your brother."

"If they're meant to be a couple then he should be nicer. Thanks for dinner Grandma, I need to see Kayo."

Grandma sighed, "you boys wear me out," she shook her head sadly at Alan and Gordon, "are you two alright?"

Alan nodded, "I'm fine."

"Me too."

"Good, at least I don't have to stress over you two."

Kayo sat on her bed crying when she heard a knock, "what?"

Virgil walked in and crossed the room in seconds pulling her close to his chest, "what's going on Kayo?"

"He's done with me, he doesn't love me anymore."

"I'm sure that's not true."

"He called me his sister earlier and nothing else. I kinda feel like I'm done with him too, oh Virgil I don't know where to go."

Virgil stroked her hair gently, "you've got me Kayo and we're having a break from the island tomorrow."

Kayo controlled her breathing and rested her hands on Virgil's knee, "thanks."

"It's alright. I'll check on you later."

"No, stay with me tonight. Stay."

Virgil looked down at her, "are you sure?"

Kayo nodded, "please."

"Ok, but if I'm caught..."

"I don't care now," Kayo looked down sadly, "it's hard to say that but I mean it."

Virgil kissed the top of her hair, "want to stay here or go to my room?"

"Your room is safer."

"FAB, come with me," Virgil offered his hand to her and smiled when she took it, they left the room and closed the door to the one down the hall behind them, "get comfy."

Kayo smiled, "turn around then."

"What are you doing?"

"You didn't give me time to change, so I'll have to do it here," she waited for him to turn his back then grabbed one of his large jumpers to wear over herself leaving her briefs on.

"Kayo, are you done yet?"

"Yeah, well as good as I'll be in this room," she folded her clothes up and heard his breath catch, "what?"

"I just wonder how long those legs go on for."

"Virgil!" Kayo laughed.

"And breakthrough, we have a smile," Virgil got changed into a pair of sweatpants, "come on sleepy head, we have an early start tomorrow."

Kayo got under the sheets and closed her eyes as she felt Virgil move next to her, she sighed deeply and rested her head against his chest, Virgil brushed his hand across her hair and kissed her forehead gently before closing his eyes and tapping the light switch off by the side of the bed.