Thanks to all who reviewed my first Thunderbirds story and giving me the encouragement to post again.
I unfortunately don't own any of the Tracy family, here's hoping.
John is the eldest in my story and I believe it creates a more interesting family dynamic so please don't comment about the ages.
There is a huge amount of swearing and sexual innuendoes in this story so please don't read on if you are easily offended.
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Consequences
Chapter 1
Scott picked his way around the debris littering the accident area. "Why the hell did they call us?" he muttered.
"Scott..." shouted a voice.
"Here, Virg. What's up?"
"Any updates?"
"No. 100% mortality rate. No chance with a train crash. I'm still trying to figure out why the hell they called us." Virgil shrugged. "You might as well get home, Virg. Get some sleep. I'll wind it down here and I'll follow ya."
"Sure. You gonna be ok, Scott? You've barely said anything."
"What's to say Virgil?! 250 people are dead! It was a fucking accident waiting to happen, so yeah, I'm awesome thanks. Look, just get home, I'll be fine." Virgil stared at his insensitive brother, who never showed any emotion.
"Ok. I'll grab Gordon and I'll see ya at home."
"Sorry we couldn't do anymore," stated Scott, finding his way back to the centre of the crash and taking to the head of the Chinese fire service.
"It's our fault. This bridge has been unsafe for a very long time, and it was an accident waiting to happen. Thank you for coming so promptly." Scott nodded and hid a yawn before both men shook hands, and he climbed back in to Thunderbird 1 for the journey back home.
* * * * *
"Thunderbird 2 to Thunderbird 1..." Scott sighed.
"What's up Virg?"
"You ok Scott?"
"Fine. I've just set off and should be home for about 4ish."
"Do ya wanna talk?"
"Nope."
"Scott. It aint easy seeing what we see. I think you should be talking more."
"There is nothing to talk about, Virgil. I'm tired. I wanna get to bed, and frankly I'll be fucking glad when tomorrow starts."
Scott sat in silence for a few minutes after talking to Virgil. Hell who was he kidding, this wasn't easy. It wasn't easy for any of them. He had never talked about how the work affected him, and he wasn't about to start now; but when he saw death and badly injured victims, that's when it became tough. He had seen a lot of harrowing things in his work and he never got used to it, no matter what he told people. A short, pretty, blonde haired woman swam through his mind and he shook his head. He stared at his watch comm. as the outgoing call connected.
A sleepy voice answered his call and he smiled relieved. "Princess, God I've missed ya baby. Sorry I woke you but..."
"Hey handsome, missed you too. Where are you?"
"Crossing Australia princess. You ok gorgeous?"
"Mmmm I am now. Why sweetheart?"
"I worry about ya. Get some sleep princess and I'll see you when I get in. It'll be about 3."
"Love you."
"Love you too, Jodie."
* * * * *
"Jeff, I'm sorry to disturb you. I know the boys are on their way back, Scott rang me but..."
"Come in Jodie," smiled Jeff, from behind his desk.
Jodie sat down on a sofa and squeezed her hands together, "it's just that he erm...didn't sound right. His tone was off and...it's difficult to explain really. I know he wasn't his self though."
Before Jeff could answer, there was a bleeping and Jeff answered the incoming call. "Virgil...everything ok?"
"It's Scott, dad. Something happened in China. He isn't talking about it, but he's taken a pretty big hit."
"Ok thanks Virgil."
"It's gotta have been pretty big to affect Scott cos he never gets emotional, but none of us know."
"What's your ETA, Virgil?"
"An hour and a half."
"Ok, see you back at base."
"FAB."
"Look after him Jodie. If he's going to open up to anyone, it'll be you." Jodie nodded. "But Scott isn't one to have a hang up about anything. It'll be over in a couple of days so try not to worry."
"Thanks Jeff, I'll do my best."