I sat in the lounge hugging my knees to my chest as I stared at the TV. I don't know why I put myself through this torture. I smiled slightly as Thunderbird 1 appeared closely followed by Thunderbird 2 but it soon disappeared when I caught a glimpse of the burning oil rig. I was debating on whether to call John up on Thunderbird 5 to distract me when the sight of Thunderbird 1 hurtling towards the black ocean caught my attention. I gasped in shock and prayed that my oldest brother Scott was ok. I spent the rest of the mission like that. Sat on the sofa, eyes glued to the action, wishing I was there to look after my brothers but at the same time being quite glad that I was safe at home on Tracy Island.

As the mission ended, I heard a small beeping next to me and knew that it would be one of my brothers calling in to check up on me. So protective – but I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. Sure enough, it's Scott.

'Hey Abs. How you doing?'

'Well I think I've only just started breathing again after what happened with you and Thunderbird 1'

'Aw Abs don't worry about me – I'm fine. Honest.' Scott's voice was full of concern which although sweet is extremely irritating when he almost died.

'Yeah Scott you say that now but you weren't watching it happen on a TV screen a thousand miles away. I didn't know if you were ok Scotty. You know it scares me when things like that happen.'

By now I was starting to hyperventilate and Scott obviously realised this because next time he spoke his big brother protective mode had obviously kicked in.

'Hey, hey, hey shush now it's ok. I'm fine. We're all fine Abby. I know it scares you but I'm not gonna let a little wind stop me from coming home to my little sister now am I?'

His voice was soft and calming and I subconsciously began to calm down. I smiled a little at that last sentence. None of my brothers would leave me – ever. I know that. It just scares me that they come so close to death. I don't think I could handle losing a brother – or a father for that matter.

'I wouldn't leave you – would I?' Scott insisted. I sighed.

'No Scott – you wouldn't and I know that I do. Just. Just come home Scotty. Please?' I plead with him.

'Of course I will,' he replies and I can hear the smile in his voice. 'I'll be home in about 20 minutes – will you be ok till the honey?' I smile back.

'I'm sure I can handle that.'

'Good. Hang on a sec Abs…' I waited impatiently.

'Scott what's going on?'

'Guess what Abs? I think Alan's coming home too.' I grin. If only John could come down from Thunderbird 5 my whole family would be together. Oh well, I'll take what I can get.

'That's great Scott. I'm gonna go help Brains in Command and Control – I'll see you when you get home ok?'

'Sure thing Abs. I'll see you soon. Scott out.' And with that the line went dead. I stared at the watch for a few seconds more before running off to Command and Control to wait for my brothers to come home. I couldn't wait to see them again.