Alans P.O.V

Virgil and dad walked out first as they were heading to unlock and prep Thunderbird 2. As well as  making sure everything was safe out there. Scott then headed out after them to go unlock and prep Thunderbird 1.

Gordon and I waited a little and then headed out through the doors. Gordon was walking slower this time and was using some crutches he had borrowed from a nurse.
I decided to let him go ahead of me so I could keep an eye on him incase he decided he wanted to try and fall over again. We were making our way to the birds slowly. While being watched by the paparazzi and the general public the whole time.
Some of them called out to us as we made our way through the crowd. We didn't have the time to stop to talk on anyone today so we continued to slowly make our way through the crowd.

We were half way there when Gordon's crutch got caught on something and he began to fall backwards. I quickly lept forward in order to stop him falling and support his weight. I was now holding him up with my good arm an had part of his body weight being supported on my bad shoulder.

I could hear murmurs in the crowd that were watching us. I could also hear Gordon gasping in shock at what had happened.
"Fish you alright" I asked.
"Yeah ... in good. Just ... shocked is all" he replied.
"Alright have you still got your crutches" I asked.
"Er ... no I've flung one somewhere" he announced
"Eurgh" I groaned
"Sorry Sprout. Are you alright ... you know doing this" Gordon asked
"If your asking if I can continue to support you the answer is yes. However I have no idea for how much longer" I tell him shifting me shoulders a bit.

I moved around a bit in order to get Hold of him better but in doing so I pulled my stitches.
"Argh that most definitely hurt" I screached
"Sprout! Sprout what have you done" Gordon yelled
"Fish shut up before you attract the others and cause them to come investigate" I announce while grimacing.
"The last thing I need right now is to be smothered, lectured or prodded" I tell him as I breath deeply.
"Alright alright I'm sorry. Please don't injure yourself anymore than you already are. It's bad enough were going to be limited to certain areas at base. I don't need you to cause us to be confined to our rooms." Gordon moaned
"How about you shut up or I'll drop you right here right now" I growl.

However before Gordon could reply someone coughed. I couldn't see anyone so they must of been stood in front of Gordon.
I tried to move my head to look but that only caused me more pain and caused me to wince.
"For God's sake Sprout quit moving  before you break something else" Fish growled
"Shut up and learn some manners. Why dont you try talking to the person who is stood in front of you" I announce.

Before I knew it I could see shadow and I could suddenly feel Gordon's weight being removed from me. I sighed in relief however that was short lived as I fell forwards.
"SPROUT!!" Gordon yelled.
"I'm fine now shut up before you cause them to come over here or are you perposly trying to get me in trouble" I growled before getting up and spinning around.

I marched up to him and then jabbed him in the chest to get the point across to him. He now had his crutches back and tried to shuffle back away from me however I grabbed ahold of his arm and glared at him. To everyone else it would of looked weird but we both knew what was going on and I could feel him getting nervous.
"What do you expect me to do you just staggered and nearly fell over" Gordon announced.
"Because I had to support you for an extended period of time using both my injured shoulder and good arm" I tell him before turning to look at the path ahead. However the sight I saw caused me to groan and move backwards.

Unfortunately before I could hide behind Gordon they were already here and had pounced.
"What's taking so long?" Virgil asked.
"Why is Fish yelling out to you" Scott asked
I stared at them and then turned to Fish. I quickly punched him in the ribs before anyone could respond.
"Look what you've done now" I spat
"Sprout!!" Virgil yelled
"Say sorry right now. That is not acceptable behaviour and so out of character" Scott admonished.
However before I could say anything Gordon cut in.
"Guys it's fine. I deserved that I was given enough warnings and I ignored them" Gordon announced.

We were silent for a while and then it was broken by a man stood to the side. I recognised that he wore a Police uniform. He quickly pulled Scott and Virgil to the side and began talking to them. It wasn't long before I found myself on Scott's hip and face to face with his worried angry face.
"Put me down"
"No way! You are not walking another step. You will be escorted to Thunderbird 1 where Paint will  check your shoulder before we head back to base" He announced.
"I'm not a child. Put me down" I state angrily.
"Would you like me to call him. Cause I will and we all know he will be worried and angry. Do you want to worry him anymore than he already is?" Scott announced.
"No I do not" I replied
"Good. So be quiet and do as your told" he told me before turning to Virgil and telling him to "Grab the Fish".

By the time we reached the birds I was practically asleep. I could see dad pacing but didn't look at him directly or look in his direction for too long. Scott placed me on Thunderbird 1's steps gently and went over to speak to dad. I watched as Virgil fastened Gordon to a stretcher and then pressed a button.
The stretcher slowly made its way into Thunderbird 2. As it made its way I saw Gordon raise his hand and wave so I waved back. He then decided it would be funny to call out.
"Hey Sprout, Just because you'll be back at the base before me, it doesn't mean you get to hog the couch"
"Oh yeah well maybe I'll drain the pool instead" I called back.
"Okay you two settle down. Fish why don't you try and be quiet and take a nap. Sprout why don't you start getting that off so I can take a look at it" Virgil called out as he made his way towards me.
"It's perfectly fine. Why can't we just head home" I moaned as I began to pull the zip down.
"How about because your injured and I would be a terrible brother if I didn't help you out" Virgil announced as he crouched down in front of me.

People were still stood around watching us and I bet some of them could also hear us too. Virgil began to prod at my shoulder and assessing the wound. I grimaced and looked around surveying the crowd. Scott and Dad were stood a distance away and they were in a heated discussion.
I turned to look at the crowd and could see that they were watching what Virgil was doing. I felt a prick and bit my lip while looking down. Virgil was restitching the wound and he was doing it without numbing the wound. I breathed harshly though my nose and grabbed ahold of the railing so that I wouldn't lash out at Virgil.

Virgil then grabbed some bandages and wrapped them around the wound so that it was protected. He patted my leg and helped to pull my suit back up. Once I had it on properly he helped me stand up and held onto my shoulder. He was looking me in the eyes. He was looking for something but I could tell that he hadn't found what he was looking for.

"Alright I think it's time we headed home and got you two to bed" Virgil announced.
"Yeah. I want to sleep" I moaned as I leaned against his shoulder. I wasn't feeling so great and I think Virgil could tell this.
"Ops 1 hurry up! Sprout has a concussion and we need to get him back to base along with the Fish" Virgil called out.
"He has a what!?" Scott shouted out before running towards us.
"I'm fine. No smothering. I just want to go home and sleep then speak to Space Case" I moaned
"Alright let's get you home. Boys load up" dad ordered as he helped me up the stairs to Thunderbird 1.

Dad fastened me in to me seat and brushed my hair out of my eyes. He kissed my forehead before leaving and heading out to Thunderbird 2.

As we set off all I could think about was being at home and being with my brothers. All of us together with no interruptions. A dream come true really.