The Tracy Women Part 1 Maddie

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How easy is it to introduce a new person to a secret covert operation? Especially if she is a woman.

I thought it was time the others had some romantic interest. This is the first story in a series about The Tracy Women. I love getting your reviews so please take a few seconds to do it.

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Jeff Tracy sat at his desk in the lounge not working. Which he had to admit was a first for him. He just couldn't concentrate today. His mind kept going over the last few days. It seemed as if his sons had gone on one rescue after another. Virgil and Alan had both been injured as well. Virgil had been trapped in rubble following an aftershock and Alan had fallen and nearly broken his arm in a mudslide rescue. They were both fine now but it was Brains who was really worrying him. He had been working flat out. Not only had he looked after Virgil and Alan but he had kept all the machines running and kept up with his own research. Jeff didn't know how Brains hadn't collapsed by now. He could see the exhaustion in the young mans face and he knew Brains needed some help.

"He certainly does," said a voice from the door.

"Mom how did you know what I was thinking," he asked amazed at how she always seemed to know.

"It's a mom thing. I always know what you are thinking son," she replied walking over.

"What can we do to help him. Tintin already does enough and I cant make the boys do anymore."

"I may have an idea."

"Really."

"Yes do you remember my friend Rose Richards?"

"Vaguely why?"

"Well her grandaughter is a Dr and a very good one so i'm told. She has just finished he current placement."

"I didn't know you kept in touch with Rose."

"Well I did till she died six months ago."

"I'm sorry mom. You never said."

"Didn't want to worry you son. Well when she died I kept in touch with her grandaughter Maddeline."

"Why?"

"Well she is my godaughter. Plus she grew up with the boys, well Scott, John and Virgil anyway."

"Wasn't her father an astronaut?"

"Yes he was. He died when she was seven. Then her mother moved them away not long after. It was just before," she paused. They both knew she was referring to the death of the boy's mother Lucy.

"I remember now. John was really upset. They were always close."

"Yes they were. I always kept in touch with Rose after that. She then brought up Maddeline when her mother left her."

"She abandoned her!"

"Yes. She couldn't deal with losing her husband. Personally Maddeline was better with her grandmother anyway. I believe her mother died a few years back. Rose never talked about her much."

"I thought the boys had a touch childhood."

"They did but they always had us. All Maddie had was her grams and now she is dead."

"The poor girl."

"Yes thats one reason why I mentioned all this. I was going to invite her here for a few days anyway. She needs some time away from work and I thought being around the boys might cheer her up. She has been quite down recently. I don't think she is dealing with it all yet."

"That sounds like a good idea. The boys will love it."

"Yes. If that goes well perhaps she could come on board as a Dr. She could take over the medical side of things."

"Hm that would give Brains more time to concentrate on the machines. He would then have more time for his research as well."

"He would. Why don't we have her here for a weekend and see how she gets on."

"Good idea mom. You always know what to do. Why don't you call her," he said smiling. She got up and left. Jeff felt much calmer now. Brains would have more time for himself now. Jeff had to admit he was reluctant about revealing the secret but if it helped Brains then it was worth it. He trusted his mother and knew this girl must be ok. He looked over the portraits of his sons on the wall. He wondered if any of them would remember her. John should. Those two were close. He could remember her. She was a sweet little girl with long blond hair and bright blue eyes. She looked a lot like John. He smiled at the picture of John. His son had seemed a bit down lately so this should cheer him up.

Authors Note: Hope you liked this. Can you guess which brother may have feelings for this girl yet. Please read and review. It helps to know what you guys think.