Blast Zone

Chapter 4

"So what are your plans for the weekend Virgil?" Naomi asked as she talked to two of the Tracy brothers. This had become a regular practice. They'd skype each other most nights (or days in the Tracy household) and talk about whatever they needed to.

"Not much," He replied "Maybe a little painting or drawing. You?"

"First day back at work," Naomi said "Just light work though, my boss thought it best to ease me back in after 3 weeks being stuck at home,"

"I've got three business meetings in the space of two days," Scott groaned "You two have fun doing whatever work you get," Naomi laughed.

"Speaking of business meetings," Virgil said "Don't you have to leave really early in the morning to get there on time? As in five minutes from now?" Scott checked his watch. It read 12:34pm

"I'll see you later Naomi, I've got to scoot,"

"Later Scooter," Naomi said, laughing a little at the nickname. Scott left the room where he and Virgil were in.

"So..." Naomi said awkwardly

"SO you really haven't had a boyfriend since you were in college," Virgil said.

"Yeah. I guess the right guy just hasn't found me yet. Though if the paper is anything to go by..." Virgil laughed a little.

"Sorry about that,"

"That's okay. Scott and I used to get a lot of press when your mum died. I've also had my fair share of press conferences,"

"So if you were to go on a dream date what would it be?" Virgil asked "You know if a guy ever approached me and said 'Hey, your friend is incredibly hot and beautiful and I would love to take her on a date. What do I do?'"

"Well... You would say 'Listen to the song 'do it again' by R5. You would pick her up at 8 and drive around town. Then you'd go to the beach downtown and hold her hand. Afterwards you'll park your car and then lay on the hood with her and count the stars," Naomi replied "You?"

"A romantic dinner for two. Nothing too fancy but fancy enough that it would warrant you to wear something nice," Virgil replied. Naomi squinted at her screen.

"I think someone's trying to listen in Virg," She said "Aren't you supposed to be having a nap Alan?"

"I'm 16!" Alan complained "And I was in bed. Tracy One woke me up,"

"Go back to bed Alan," Virgil told his little brother "You need your sleep,"

"So do you Virg! And so does Naomi" Alan whined "You're both always up late!"

"Alan, if you don't go to bed right this instant, I'll decline the invitation to your first track meet," Alan gracefully retreated to his room.

"You always knew how to get everyone to bed," Virgil commented. He was referring to the dark time after his mother had died.

"And how to get a certain someone up and out of bed," Naomi replied, smiling "I guess your brothers never learnt my ways,"

"No," Virgil laughed "I'm immune to them now,"

"Guess I'm going to find new ways to get you up,"

"Just use a really loud bell and you might be able to see a Virgil up before 7,"

"I will remember that and pass this information on to Scott and John,"

"And not Gordon and Alan?"

"Hell no! I don't want anything sensitive information falling into the hands of the Terrible Twosome," Naomi replied "I'd be put out of business,"

"I thought your business was catching criminals and putting them behind bars?"

"My other business then. Which is taking care of my best friend and his brothers and making sure that everything is fine," Virgil raised an eyebrow. Naomi knew what he meant.

"Other than the four or so years after you finished high school because I was shipped off to DC for work,"

"You make that seem like it wasn't your fault,"

"It wasn't though. I need something to pay off my Student Loan and well the DC job just had a little more cash to offer than the others,"

"So it was the governments?"

"Yep. They came up with Student Loans right? Honestly I could have totally moved to New Zealand and gone there for University. Much cheaper," Virgil laughed.

"But then your birthday wouldn't be in the summer,"

"True and it only snows in the South Island or in the lower North Island if it gets that cold,"

"And Christmas wouldn't be white,"

"Okay then the only good thing about going to New Zealand for college is the fact that they have cheaper Student Loans,"

"So you won't move to New Zealand now?"

"I probably never will. It's good for holidays but I haven't lived there since I was five. Cimarron is my home more than Matamata is," Virgil smiled

"Cimarron will always be home," He agreed.

"But you live on a tropical island!"

"Overrated but still beautiful. I should show you some of the paintings I've done of it,"

"Is one of them in the White House? Cuz I think I've seen it,"

"Yeah there's a few of mine hanging there,"

"And yes, I would love to see some your other paintings,"

"You will be coming to the island whether you like it or not,"

"Fine,"

"Hey I'm going to get off. You need your sleep and Alan was right, I've had a few late nights lately,"

"Yeah. Okay. I'll skype you later,"

"See ya Naomi," Virgil bid his friend goodbye. The video call ended and Naomi went to bed.

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