The Tracy Women Part 4 Talli
Disclaimer: None of the characters from Thunderbirds belongs to me. Any others are my own creations.
This is Gordon's story. A secret love affair comes to a halt when she learns his secret. Then they are kidnapped. Can they work together to escape the clutches of a lunatic?
Chapter 1: My Little Secret.
Gordon rolled to look at the beautiful brunette beside him.
"I really should be getting up. Dad will kill me if I don't get the supplies home soon," he said not wanting to get up.
"Yeah me too. I have to be back at the hospital in an hour," she replied.
"I'm going to have to tell my family about you one day," he said getting up.
"Don't hurry I like being your little secret plus its great fun calling you at awkward moments and listening to the excuses you give," she said giggling.
"Yeah like the other night during dinner. I swear Alan is getting suspicious though."
"Somehow I don't think your dad would appreciate you telling him exactly why you come to the mainland so often."
"No you are probably right."
"Plus you know you love having a secret from your family."
"Yeah it is fun knowing something they don't."
"I thought you had to go," she said getting dressed.
"I do but someone keeps distracting me," he said crossing his arms. She grinned and moved closer to him.
"You love it really Gordon," she said cheekily.
"True. So get over here and kiss me goodbye," he said and she brushed her lips across his and then moved back. He grabbed her and pulled her back to him kissing her passionately. The finally broke apart and Gordon headed to the door.
"See you soon babe," he said.
"Bye Gords," she replied and closed the door.
Gordon was back on the island now and still hadn't told the others about her. A part of him wanted to as he was beginning to wonder if he had feelings for her, so it would be good to talk to someone. The other part of him liked the excitement from having a secret.
He found his brothers in Scott's old room, which had been turned, into a nursery. They were all playing with JJ and Izzy.
"I think someone needs a diaper change," said Scott tickling his son's belly.
"It's Alan's turn this time," said Virgil grinning.
"What no way," replied Alan moving back.
"Oh don't be such a baby Alan it won't kill you," said Gordon.
"Like you can talk," retorted Alan.
"Hey I can change a nappy," he replied grinning.
"Well why don't you change Izzy's then," said Virgil handing her to him.
"Not a problem. Why don't we have a competition Al and see who can change the diaper first," suggested Gordon.
"Alright then," replied Alan and Scott laid JJ down on the other changing unit.
"Ok then I will time you both and Scott will make sure you are doing it correctly," said Virgil.
"On your marks, get set, Go," yelled Scott and both Alan began the task ahead of them. Gordon seemed to be having no trouble at all but there was a reason for that. Lucie had shown him the other day how to change a diaper. He just hadn't told the others that. Alan on the other hand was really struggling. Suddenly he yelled out. Gordon turned to see his nephew sprayed wee into Alan's face. Scott and Virgil were watching laughing away. Gordon gave a triumphant grin and attached the diaper. He picked Izzy up and turned to the others.
"Done and dusted," he replied and laughed at Alan who was fuming.
"What is going on in here?" called a voice from the door. Everyone turned to see Lucie and Becca watching them.
"We had a little competition to see who could change a diaper the quickest and I won," said Gordon proudly. Lucie gave him a knowing look and was tempted to spill his secret but she let him get away with it.
"You look a bit wet Alan. I take it those two didn't warn you that he could get you in the face," said Becca walking over and finishing the diaper.
"You knew," said Alan turning on his two older brothers.
"Yeah sorry bro. He has done it to us too," admitted Scott still grinning.
"Yeah the only one who has escaped so far is Gordo I think," added Virgil.
"Next one's yours little brother," said Scott walking over.
"You wish Scott. Shall we go for a walk with your Mommy Izzyloo?" said Gordon looking down at his niece. She was nearly five months old now and was always smiling.
"Sounds good to me," said Lucie and they walked off.
Scott and Virgil turned back to Alan and began to laugh again. Alan soon joined in. Becca picked up JJ.
"I think we shall leave daddy and your mad Uncles to it," she said walking out of the room.
Gordon sat by the pool watching the rest of his family. JJ and Izzy were with their great grandma in the house. She had made everyone else go outside and relax for a while. Tintin and Brains were discussing a new project with his dad. Lucie and John were curled up on a sun lounger reading together. Scott and Becca were messing about in the pool together. Virgil and Maddie sat at one of the tables doing paperwork. Every now and then, he would catch them holding hands or kissing. Eventually they gave up the pretence of working and joined Becca and Scott in the pool.
Gordon found himself thinking about Talli Bradford. They had been seeing each other for about five months. It had started out as a bit of fun between two people who didn't want any commitment but he had to admit they had gotten close recently. He often found himself thinking about her and he wondered if maybe he was falling for her. His phone bleeped beside him.
Hey
My bed's kinda lonely without u.
Talli
He grinned at the message and was about to reply when he realized his brothers were watching him.
"What's making you smile so much?" asked Virgil. They had all got out of the pool now and were sat around it.
"Nothing just a joke from a friend," he replied still grinning. It was fun having a secret over the others.
"I bet it's a girl," said Scott grinning.
"Well that's for me to know and for you to wonder about," he said cheekily and walked off.
"It's a girl," said John knowingly.
"Do you know something?" asked Scott turning to his slightly younger brother.
"No but Alan is suspicious that Gordon has found someone. He told me when he relieved me the other day," explained John.
"Aah that's so sweet," gushed Lucie and Maddie.
"I wonder who she is?" said Scott.
"I think we need to investigate this further," said Virgil grinning.
"I think Alan will be our best bet. He can probably get Gordon to open up easier then us," said John.
"Operation Gordon fess up is in action," said Virgil.
Two weeks later and Alan was back down from Thunderbird 5. He had agreed to go along with Operation fess up and was now on his way to see what he could find out.
"Hey bro," he said sitting down beside him.
"Hey Al. You ok?" he asked.
"Yeah what about you?"
"Can't complain. Where's Tintin?"
"Busy with Brains so I thought maybe we could have a chat," said Alan honestly. It had been a while since he and Gordon had really talked.
"Sure bro. Anything in particular you want to talk about?" asked Gordon feeling a little suspicious.
"Yeah there was actually. Do you have a girlfriend?" he asked not beating around the bush.
"What made you ask that?"
"Well you have seemed different lately. More happy and relaxed. Plus you keep offering to go to the Mainland on supply runs and trips to the office. It is not like you."
"I'm just trying to do my bit to help around here that's all," said Gordon. It wasn't a total lie. He did want to ease the pressure on the others a bit.
"Ok but that still doesn't explain why you have been so chilled out. Even your pranks are light hearted."
"What's so wrong with being happy."
"Nothing I just want to know what her name is," said Alan hoping he could trick Gordon into naming her.
"What who's name is?" asked Gordon laughing. He was enjoying teasing Alan.
"The girl who has made you so happy and don't say she doesn't exist."
"If I tell you. You cannot tell the others," said Gordon finally relenting. It would be good to talk about her actually.
"I promise," he said and meant it. He had told the others that he would tell them everything he knew but his loyalty lied with Gordy so if Gordon didn't want him to tell he wouldn't.
"Her name's Talli," he said quietly.
"Talli. Why does that sound familiar?" he asked thinking for a second then it twigged.
"You mean Talli Bradford the physio who looked after Scott?"
"Yep that's the one. We have been seeing each other for five months," admitted Gordon.
"Wow. Well done on keeping that quiet," said Alan smiling. He was a little annoyed that Gordon hadn't told him about it but he was glad his brother had someone.
"I know. It's not been easy," he admitted. He had felt bad about not telling Alan but he didn't think it would ever amount to anything and now he wasn't so sure.
"So is it serious?" asked Alan.
"I don't know. It started out as bit of fun but now maybe I do have feelings for her."
"Sounds like you and her need to talk," said a voice from behind. They both turned to see Lucie standing there.
"How long have you been listening?" asked Gordon.
"Not long but you should tell her how you feel or how you think you feel. I would suggest telling her outside of the bedroom though," said Lucie grinning.
"What if she doesn't feel the same?"
"Then walk away and find someone better. If she can't see how great you are then she isn't the one for you," said Lucie sitting down beside him.
"Did I ever tell you you're my favourite sister in law," said Gordon grinning.
"No but its good to know."
"What do we tell the others?" asked Alan. They would all be hounding them as soon as they enter.
"Nothing till we know how she feels," said Lucie standing up.
"So our next plan is getting Gordon to New York," said Alan.
"That's easy. I have to go there on some business tomorrow. Why don't you come with me," suggested Lucie.
"What excuse are we going to give dad?" asked Alan. He knew their dad would need a good reason to send them both.
"Easy. John's birthday present. I could say that Lucie is going to help me get John the perfect present," schemed Gordon.
"Brilliant. Now Alan can you keep quiet till we get back?" asked Lucie knowing the others would do everything in their power to get it out of Alan.
"Yeah. I think I can get round them. It's lucky Scott is on Thunderbird 5," said Alan. Scott was the one who would hound him the most. He hated not being in the know.
"Well let's go see dad then," said Gordon and they all headed off.
The following day and Gordon found himself outside her apartment feeling very nervous. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Talli opened the door and smiled when she saw him.
"Hey you," she said.
"Hey," he replied and she let him in.
"What are you doing here?" asked Talli and then added. "Not that I'm not pleased to see you."
"Good. I'm glad about that," he said and pulled her into his arms. He gave her a deep and passionate kiss then pulled back.
"We need to talk Talli," he said and they both sat down on the couch.
"That doesn't sound good," said Talli feeling worried.
"It is well that depends on how you take what I say next."
"What?" she asked feeling confused.
"Talli. We've been seeing each other for like five month and it has been really good and I mean really good."
"But," she said sensing where he was headed.
"But don't you feel like it could be a lot more."
"What?" she repeated.
"Talli I think I want more then just a casual fling," he said preparing for the worst.
"You think you want more?" she asked. He looked at her closely staring deep into her eyes and knew that she meant more to him then just a fling.
"No. I know I want more then just a fling. I want to be with you Talli. No sneaking around or snatching the odd few hours together. I want to tell the world that you are my girl," he explained. Talli sat in stunned silence looking at him. That had not been what she was expecting him to say.
"Talli?" he said gently trying to get her attention.
"I um. I uh um," she stuttered unable to speak coherently.
"I know it was a bit of a shock."
"A bit. One minute we are well you know and the next you're saying you want a future with me."
"Yeah. You mean a lot to me Talli. I want a girlfriend not a casual fling," he said taking her hand. She stared deep into his green eyes trying to make sense of everything that had just happened.
"I'm not sure about this Gordon," she said pulling her hand back. Gordon stood up the hurt evident in his face.
"It's ok. I will just go. See you around," he said and walked out of the door. Talli sat staring at the door wondering whether she should go after him or not.
Authors Note: So will she go after him. Please read and review to find out.
