Thirty minutes later...
"So, how was the overall train journey?" Harry asked his brother while our heroes were on their way to his house (since the Halloween party won't be starting until 5:00 pm, I figured it would make sense for them meeting his family to take place first). George replied, "To sum that all up, it turned out to be one we'll never forget." Harry said, "Cool! Any particular reason as to why, little brother?" George replied, "I'm glad ya asked!" He then told him everything (from the phantom's control of the train to his eventual defeat, as well as how both driver and passengers were fine in the end) during the rest of the ride. And I am sure you can imagine the speechless (yet amazed) expression on Harry's face by the end of that!
Before long, the group met his wife Nicole and their son Andy (who was born in August). "It's such a pleasure to see you for the first time!" Laura said after greeting each other with hugs. "Aww... It's a pleasure to see you, too." Nicole replied. "Wow! I can't believe you are officially an uncle, my dear!" Pattie exclaimed. "I know, darling. I'm so happy!" George said as a tear of joy streamed down his eye. "We are as well, for you." Ringo replied. Sparkie made a noise that sounded like he was saying, "Absolutely." "And that's why I was looking forward to this." winked Harry. George responded with a big smile.
"Would you like to carry Andy in your arms while my husband and I set the table for breakfast?" Nicole asked him. "Oh, of course!" replied George. The baby then giggled as he gave him a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Now isn't that just adorable?" Laura remarked. "It is, indeed." Pattie replied. Ringo and Sparkie nodded in agreement.
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"So, how was the overall train journey?" Harry asked his brother while our heroes were on their way to his house (since the Halloween party won't be starting until 5:00 pm, I figured it would make sense for them meeting his family to take place first). George replied, "To sum that all up, it turned out to be one we'll never forget." Harry said, "Cool! Any particular reason as to why, little brother?" George replied, "I'm glad ya asked!" He then told him everything (from the phantom's control of the train to his eventual defeat, as well as how both driver and passengers were fine in the end) during the rest of the ride. And I am sure you can imagine the speechless (yet amazed) expression on Harry's face by the end of that!
Before long, the group met his wife Nicole and their son Andy (who was born in August). "It's such a pleasure to see you for the first time!" Laura said after greeting each other with hugs. "Aww... It's a pleasure to see you, too." Nicole replied. "Wow! I can't believe you are officially an uncle, my dear!" Pattie exclaimed. "I know, darling. I'm so happy!" George said as a tear of joy streamed down his eye. "We are as well, for you." Ringo replied. Sparkie made a noise that sounded like he was saying, "Absolutely." "And that's why I was looking forward to this." winked Harry. George responded with a big smile.
"Would you like to carry Andy in your arms while my husband and I set the table for breakfast?" Nicole asked him. "Oh, of course!" replied George. The baby then giggled as he gave him a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Now isn't that just adorable?" Laura remarked. "It is, indeed." Pattie replied. Ringo and Sparkie nodded in agreement.
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As the group made their way down the dark coaches, it became more obvious that the ghost had indeed taken control of the train. Confirming this even further was when George held the lamp over one of the empty seats.
"Hmm... It seems like other passengers are being held hostage by that wretched phantom as well." He remarked. "Oh, so that must be the reason why the fireman was thankful about finding us. We've been spared!" Laura replied. "Yeah, I guess going to sleep must've had something to do with this." Ringo said. Sparkie nodded in agreement. Pattie then asked, "So how exactly are we gonna face the phantom, sweetie?" George replied, "Let's continue walking; I'm sure there's an emergency exit plan and maybe a rope or two which we can use to climb to the top." Pattie replied, "Okay. Good idea!" Laura and Ringo agreed.
And they did, while the engine made a roar-like sound in an attempt to scare them. It failed.
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"Hmm... It seems like other passengers are being held hostage by that wretched phantom as well." He remarked. "Oh, so that must be the reason why the fireman was thankful about finding us. We've been spared!" Laura replied. "Yeah, I guess going to sleep must've had something to do with this." Ringo said. Sparkie nodded in agreement. Pattie then asked, "So how exactly are we gonna face the phantom, sweetie?" George replied, "Let's continue walking; I'm sure there's an emergency exit plan and maybe a rope or two which we can use to climb to the top." Pattie replied, "Okay. Good idea!" Laura and Ringo agreed.
And they did, while the engine made a roar-like sound in an attempt to scare them. It failed.
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"Man, it feels so cozy in here!" Laura said after the group had taken their seats. "You can say that again, darling! Simply perfect for an overnight journey." Pattie replied. "Oh, and look! We even have our veddy own dinner menu!" George chimed in as he held up the mini booklet. "Then that makes it even better!" Pattie remarked. Ringo said, "Most definitely! I think this will be both a fun and relaxing ride. How 'bout you, Sparks?" The hedgehog made a noise that sounded like he was saying, "Indeed!" George, Laura, and Pattie nodded in agreement.
Before long, it was time for the train to leave. The ticket inspector came to check and stamp all of the boarding passes while the driver and fireman got themselves ready inside the engine. Afterwards, the guard blew his whistle and with a loud "PEEP! PEEP!", they were on their way!
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Before long, it was time for the train to leave. The ticket inspector came to check and stamp all of the boarding passes while the driver and fireman got themselves ready inside the engine. Afterwards, the guard blew his whistle and with a loud "PEEP! PEEP!", they were on their way!
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Next up on the couple's itinerary is Inverness Castle. As a means of convenience, they opted to take the hotel's shuttle which offers free daily rides to the place. Their faces were again struck with awe after a short hike towards the top. "I think we can best describe this beauty with one word: Stunning!" George remarked. "I completely agree, my dear! Not to mention, the beige colour reflects very well with the sunlight." Pattie replied. "Mm-hmm! Indeed, love." George said. They then wasted no time in taking more photos. And because the castle was currently open to the public, they went inside it as well!
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George and Pattie decided to have a morning swim at the indoor pool three hours after breakfast and booking their ride to Loch Ness for tomorrow. The former asked, "I know it's only been a day since we arrived, but how are you enjoying this place so far?" His wife replied, "Well, I'm quite liking it! How about you, dear?" George said, "So am I, love! Especially as it is just the two of us for a week." Pattie said, "That's true. I've been waiting for this moment right from the time we got engaged!" George replied, "Oh, yes. Indeed! You took the words straight out of me mouth there." Pattie smiled in response. The couple even made their swim extra memorable by diving and sharing an underwater kiss! Afterwards, they spent the rest of the day with a nice stroll around the hotel's vicinity.
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