Dis: I don't own the characters and sadly I did not compose Moonlight Sonata :)
Jeff had decided to take some shore leave from the air-base, he took off to the mainland with a couple of other guys who decided they wanted to find partners that evening. One of the guys had suggested they went to a piano bar just outside of town, Jeff had agreed with a shrug, all he really wanted to do was to have a drink and have his mind taken off the air-force for an hour or so, they walked in and a couple of guys were at the piano on stage playing a lively duet, the audience were shouting out words of encouragement and generally cheering over the music, the three cadets bagged themselves a table and ordered drinks whilst watching the performance on stage.
A few drinks later, Jeff's two friends were pretty pissed and had found partners to dance with, Jeff remained at the table watched them lazily, suddenly the music stopped and a slender woman walked onto stage, the audience went quiet and sat down with polite silence, then a gentle melody rang out from the piano, Jeff looked up and was immediately captivated by the young woman. The girl was average height with long dark brown hair which stopped around the middle of her back, the music held Jeff so long that he barely realised the change back to rock and roll and the woman had left the piano, he snapped himself out of the trance and looked around anxiously for the pianist, he was about to start searching outside when he spotted her making her way over to the bar, he approached her cautiously and cleared his throat.
"Excuse me miss?"
The woman turned and smiled causing Jeff's heart to flutter "yes, sir?"
"No need for sir, the name is Tracy, Jeff Tracy."
"Pleased to meet you Jeff. My name is Lucille, but you can call me Lucy, most of my friends do."
Jeff coughed "well, I came over to say that I was captivated by that piece you played. May I buy you a drink?"
The smile returned "that is very gentlemanly Jeff, thank you."
Jeff purchased a wine for her and a scotch for himself, and then they found a little corner table away from the crowds "so, how does a pretty little thing like you end up in a bar like this? I see you in a concert hall."
Lucille laughed with a blush "you're too flattering. I play wherever I can get some money I'm afraid."
"That piece you played tonight was beautiful, it truly was."
"Yes Moonlight Sonata. It's one of my favourites, it always goes down well."
"I can see why" Jeff leant on his hand.
"So, tell me about yourself Jeff? What do you do?"
"I'm in the air-force, I'm just taking some time out from the base, my mates wanted to go out."
"The air-force? Interesting. You intrigue me" Lucille sipped her wine.
The hours passed by and the two friends found themselves being the last ones in the bar, the owner came over and smiled.
"Sorry kids, we're just about to close up."
"No problem pal, thanks" Jeff tossed his drink back then extended his hand to Lucille who took it.
Lucille turned to the owner "see you some time Jackson."
"Sure Lucy, good job tonight."
"Thank you."
Jeff and Lucille headed out and looked up at the stars.
"Well, I better fly back."
"Are you mad sweetheart? You're not sober enough to fly."
"What are you going to do with me then?"
Lucille grinned and pulled him towards the small town "I'm staying here temporarily, you'll have to stay the night" she winked "that's unless you can think of anything else?"
"If that's fine by you, then it's fine for me."
"Great" Lucille said slurring a little and they went into the apartment, she opened the door and led him in kicking her shoes off as Jeff took in the lounge "make yourself comfortable, I'm going to put some coffee on, would you like one?"
"That would be lovely" he sank onto the couch "this is a nice apartment."
"Thank you" Lucille walked back over and settled on the couch next to him and handed him the coffee "what a great evening it's been."
"And if I hadn't come out, I would've never have met you."
Lucille cosied up beside Jeff "I guess we should try and get some sleep at some point."
"I'm comfortable here."
"As am I" Lucille sighed and closed her eyes, the next time Jeff looked back, Lucille was asleep on his shoulder, he took the coffee mug out of her hands and placed it on the table, he then took the opportunity to kiss the top of her head and she murmured lovingly at the affection.
The years passed by and the two friends remained in contact, Jeff graduated the air-force with top grades and decided he wanted to move into a business career and set up an enterprise for engineering called Tracy enterprises. Lucille had landed herself a career as a professional concert pianist and had been earning money from selling her artwork from over the years, and in 2036 the young couple had been blessed with a child, a little boy they had called Scott, as Jeff watched his partner play with their son he realised he wanted to tighten the bond, and two years later the new parents had another son who they named Virgil, Scott loved his brother dearly and Lucille loved him even more.
It was in the summer of 2039 when Jeff decided to go even further, he took Lucille out for a meal, and when they reached dessert he had a surprise for her.
"We've known each other for a long time Lucy, we have two beautiful boys and well" he walked round and knelt down on one knee "are you willing to go on with me forever?"
Lucille grinned and tears came to her eyes "yes, of course my darling" Jeff stood up and they kissed while other restaurant customers applauded "forever seems like an excellent time."
Preparations went ahead and it didn't seem long until the new engaged couple were hearing wedding bells, family members and friends smiled as Lucille walked down the aisle towards Jeff ready to join the Tracy family. Three year old Scott sat between his Grandpa, Grant, and Grandma, Ruth. His younger brother Virgil, who was only one, was sat on his grandma's knee watching the organist for a reason no-one knew about yet. The wedding went smoothly and the chosen music at the reception party for the first dance was Moonlight Sonata, a special piece for the two of them.
A/N; Chapter 1 done, chapter 2 will be about the family expanding to five boys and how Jeff and Lucille are coping XD Thanks for reviews for my stories, they really give me confidence :) xx
