The Tracy Women Part 2 Lucie

Disclaimer: All characters and items in the Thunderbird universe are the property of someone else. Any other characters are the property of my imagination.

This is part 2 in the Tracy Women series and this is John's story.

A mugging, a meeting, an argument and an attack on the island will the family survive it all.

Chapter 1: Loneliness

John Tracy walked through the doors of the New York division of Tracy Industries. The bodyguard at the door didn't even give him a second look. It didn't surprise John. It had been ages since he had last come here. He headed to the lift and pressed the button. Two women joined him gossiping away.

"Did you hear one of Mr Tracy's sons is in today," said the blond one.

"Ooh really which one?" asked the red head.

"Not sure. I hope it is Scott. He is so hot," replied the blond. John grinned at that comment. He was going to wind Scott up about it later.

"Oh I hope it's Virgil. He is always so nice. Plus he is so dreamy."

"And practically married."

"So. He isn't married yet. I still have time. What about the others. There are five of them aren't there?"

"Yes. I have seen the youngest. He is blond and quite cute."

"Yeah and then there's the joker. He was a right flirt."

John carried on listening grinning away. They hadn't realized who he was. He found the girls descriptions of the guys quite funny and he could wind them up for weeks about it.

"So who is the other one then?" asked the blond as they got into the lift.

"Not sure. I don't think he has ever been here."

"Well if he is anything like his brothers he will be gorgeous." they both suddenly spotted John in the corner. They reached the floor where the main offices were and John stepped out of the lift. He turned back to them.

"Have a nice day," he said grinning and walked off. They both stood there open mouthed. He arrived at the General Managers office still grinning. Suddenly he was grabbed and pulled into a hug.

"John. It is so good to see you," said the woman hugging him.

"Hi Elaine. How are you," he replied looking at the woman. She had been his dad's secretary when he first set up Tracy Industries and she knew each one of the boys.

"I'm very well. It's such a pleasure to see you here. I have missed you," she said. John had always been her favourite. He was the quiet polite one who never played up when they were at the office.

"I have missed you too. Dad thought it was about time I did some work here."

"OK then. I will get the diary sorted then bring you a coffee. Do you drink it black like the others?" she asked.

"Yes please but with one sugar. Thanks," he replied and headed into the office.

Back on the island Scott, Virgil , Gordon,Tintin and Maddie were all by the pool. The boys were playing water volleyball and Tintin was umpiring. Maddie was trying to do some paper work but the boys kept splashing her.

"Come in and play Mads," said Virgil. Mads was his special nickname for her.

"Guys some of us actually have to work around here," she replied.

"Hey we work. We were up all night on a rescue," said Gordon pretending to be annoyed.

"Yeah and that's why I have to work now. I have to keep up to date records on every injury you guys get. You all managed to get one last night," she said angrily and then smiled at them.

"Yeah but you still love us though," said Gordon cheekily. Maddie grinned back at him and then shook her head.

"Leave her alone you lot. Come on back to the game," shouted Tintin. Maddie smiled at her and mouthed thanks. She really wanted to get the paperwork done. Jeff had insisted that every injury no matter how minor was recorded just in case. She knew it was the right thing but these boys could be so accident prone, Alan especially. She finally finished and packed all the papers up. She then rubbed her head. She was getting a major headache.

"You ok Maddie?" asked Scott walking over.

"Yeah just got a headache that's all," she replied smiling at him. She looked around the pool area. Tintin and Gordon were on sun loungers chatting. Virgil had disappeared.

"Did you get your work finished?" he asked.

"Yeah thank god. I think I will go and get some tablets," she said going to stand up. Scott gently pushed her back down.

"No need. Dr Scott is here to help," he said.

"That's ok Dr Scott. Dr Gordon will get the pills. You look after the patient," said Gordon walking over.

"Uh uh no way Gordon. Last time you were in there you removed all the labels off everything. It took me days to sort it all out," she said. Gordon grinned then. That had been so funny. Virgil came walking over to them with a glass of ice water and something in his hand.

"Hi Baby. Thought you might need these," he said opening his hand to reveal two tablets.

"Thank you," she replied and took the tablets.

"How did you know she had a headache?" asked Gordon.

"Gordon I know her well enough to know when she is in pain," he replied and sat down beside her.

"I wonder how John is getting on," said Gordon.

"Being spoilt rotten by Elaine I should think," said Scott.

"Yeah she always liked John the best," added Virgil.

"He was probably the best behaved. When is he due back?" asked Maddie joining in. The pills were already starting to work. She should have guessed Virgil would notice her headache. He usually did. She smiled at him and he took her hand.

"Sunday I think he said," replied Scott.

"Scott if those two are going to get mushy I am out of here," said Gordon.

"When are we ever mushy," said Maddie. It was true. They didn't want to flaunt their relationship in front of the others. It annoyed them sometimes that they couldn't be openly affectionate but it wasn't fair on the others.

"She's got a point bro. When was the last time you saw them hug or kiss," said Scott.

"Last night on the beach," said Gordon grinning wickedly.

"You were spying on us," said Virgil standing up.

"Um no," said Gordon trying to look innocent.

"You're dead Gordo," said Virgil angrily. They barely had time alone as it was and the beach was their special place. They would go and watch the sunset together and be as romantic as they liked without upsetting anyone.

"Help me Maddie," he said and hid behind her chair. Scott held out his hand to Maddie. She grabbed it and jumped up and away from Gordon.

"You are on your own. Want to get a drink Scott?" she asked.

"Sure. Good luck bro," said Scott and he slung his arm round Maddie and they walked off.

"Gordon. What were you doing spying on us at the one place where we can be alone," said Virgil angrily.

"I'm sorry Virge. I wasn't spying. I just happened to see you on the beach. I promise I will avoid that part of the beach now," he said moving back away from Virgil.

"You had better."

"I will. Why do you two need to hide up anyway. We all know you are dating."

"Because we don't want to upset anyone else."

"Like who?" asked Gordon. Virgil had sunk down into a chair. Gordon sat down beside him.

"Dad, Scott and John," said Virgil.

"John I can understand but Dad and Scott," he knew John had had feelings for Maddie at the start but he was over that now.

"Dad gets this look in his eyes every time I touch her. I think it makes him think of mom," said Virgil with a touch of sadness.

"Oh yeah and what about Scott?"

"Well he kinda gets this wistful look about him."

"I think he wants what you two have," explained Gordon touching Virgil's shoulder. He could see this all worried Virgil.

"Yeah I just hate the fact that my happiness makes them sad."

"Well I don't think you have to worry about John. He is over that now."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. He told me so himself. Dad will get used to it. You shouldn't hide it from him and Scott will be fine. He will meet someone eventually."

"What about you Gordo?"

"Me. Nah I don't want to be tied down like you. Man has Maddie got you whipped. I will never be like that."

"Some girl will get you one day little brother and until then," said Virgil grabbing his little brother.

"Hey what are you doing?" he asked.

"Revenge for the spying," he said and threw Gordon into the pool. He turned to leave and then looked back.

"Hey Gordo," he said.

"Yeah," he spluttered.

"Thanks," he said and then walked off. Gordon just grinned.

John had finally finished for the day and was walking back to the hotel. He was enjoying the break away but he had to admit he was a bit lonely. He got really lonely on Thunderbird 5 but the others all called him regularly even Maddie. Things had been awkward for a while but they were OK now. He had finally gotten over his crush on her and they were back to being best mates. He loved being on the island with them all as it was the only time he didn't feel lonely. Even in this city full of thousands of people he felt lonely. He had nearly reached his hotel now when suddenly he realized he was being followed. He turned to see five men approaching him. John turned back and kept walking but upped his pace. As he approached an alley one of the men grabbed him and pushed him into it.

"Give us your wallet and phone now," said one.

"OK," said John and he handed them over. He knew it would not be a good idea to argue. There was five of them and they were all armed.

"Good boy," said another and then everything went black. John fell to the floor unconscious and the men ran off leaving him alone in the alley.

Authors Note: Well that's chapter 1. I hope you liked it. Who will come to John's aid. Please read and review.