Here's the second part. Now it's Gordon's turn. Operation DG is on its way.

It was a wonderful morning on Tracy Island. Jeff Tracy was awaiting his son John who'd just finished his shift on Thunderbird 5 for the time being. Thunderbird 3 had just touched down and Jeff was just waiting for John to come up. He saw the sofa go down and soon returned with John.

"Hi there son everything's fine?"

"Yes sir, it's good to be back."

"Well it has been quiet a hard time for us these past three months. It's been a lot of rescues and some pretty big."

"Yeah but maybe this month will be easier."

"Yes it should be rather nice with some peace and quiet for a change."

"GORDON!" The sudden shout made both men jump and suddenly Gordon ran inside the lounge. He ran so fast he didn't notice John and rammed him. The force he hit with sent both of them flying over the back of the sofa.

"John, Gordon", Jeff exclaimed and rose. "Are you boys alright?"

"I'm fine", Gordon said and flew up. "Bye dad." Then he ran out through the door.

"What was it you said about peace and quiet", John asked from the floor were he was sitting.

"You okay son?" Jeff asked and held out his hand to his son. John grabbed it and Jeff helped pull him to his feet.

"Yup just a bit sore."

"Where is he", the both of them heard from the door and saw an angry and very blue Virgil. John and Jeff stared at the second of Jeff Tracy's son. His face, his hair and his whole upper body was blue. "Where is he I'm gonna kill him!"

John and Jeff stared at him, then each other and then Jeff turned to Virgil.

"Now Virgil I know you promised Scott to fix that paint on Thunderbird 1, but I didn't realize you would take a shower in it."

Jeff's comment was too much and it sent John laughing.

"It wasn't on purpose", Virgil said and glared at his laughing younger brother. "The little rat put blue paint in the head of my shower! Now where is"

"GORDON!"

"That sounded like Scott", John commented and soon the oldest Tracy son entered the room. Instead of blue, his upper body was covered in green. "You know what Scott green is not your colour."

Now it was Jeff turn to laugh as his oldest raised a finger and aimed it warningly at John. The middle Tracy just smiled angelic and Scott lowered his finger.

"I think Gordon mixed up the colours though", John continued smiling. "He gave Virg Thunderbird 1 and Scott Thunderbird 2."

"When I get my hands on that little rat", Scott growled. "I'm gonna choke him!"

"Get in line bro he got me first!" Virgil growled.

"Know what", John said and sat down on the couch. "I think you guys need a brake."

"Huh", his older brothers said and stared at him.

"These past three months Gordon has pulled pranks on you again and again. I figure he needs some time away from here so we can all have a brake."

"What do you have in mind son", Jeff asked and caught the devious glint in John's eyes. "Oh I get it it's time for Operation DG."

"Operation DG", Scott asked. "What's that?"

"An operation of course", John stated matter-of-factly.

"I know that", Scott snapped. "I mean what does it stand for?"

"The same thing as Operation FS… well almost."

"Virgil", Scott turned to his younger brother. "Please explain our younger brother to me."

"I guess John's got another plan for getting away from 5 for three months", Virgil said. "Operation FS stands for Operation fool Scott."

"And what does it mean", Scott asked.

"Remember when I got you to take over my shift", John said, putting his hands behind his neck and leant back on the couch. "That was Operation FS."

"You little rat", Scott said and the three others laughed. "I knew it, never trust the quiet ones."

"Nah dad, Alan and I just thought you needed some training on Thunderbird 5."

"And now it's Gordon's turn", Virgil asked.

"I was gonna have him on a deserted island north of Alaska", John said and smiled. "But your idea is good too."

They were quiet for a while, trying to find a way to get Gordon. Jeff watched his middle son the whole time. He'd seen his devious smile.

"It's not that it's not a great idea Scott I just think it's too complex", Virgil said and brought Jeff back to the discussion.

"It doesn't have to be."

John rose and dusted of his pants. "While you discuss that I'll go and deceive Gordon."

"Wait you've gotten an idea", Scott said.

"I had one as soon as I came with the suggestion. You two head for the showers and I'll handle this. Don't go near Gordy okay?"

"Okay."

"Just call for him really angry", with that John left.

Gordon jumped when he heard noises from the bushes behind him.

"I thought I'd find you here", John said and smiled.

"Oh hi John", Gordon said and turned out to stare at the sea brushing away some tears.

"Something wrong Gordon?"

"No the wind just making my eyes tearing."

"Yeah and Alan is an award winning actor. Come on squirt what's up?" John sat down beside him and patted him on the back.

"How do you do it John?"

"How do I do what?"

"Make the others trust you so much."

"What's this all about?"

"Virgil and Scott didn't think I could mix the paint to the Thunderbirds."

"Ah that's why you got them."

"Yeah."

"You know the guys sent me here to trick you", John said and looked at the sea and felt Gordon turn big eyes on him. "Thought we'd get some payback."

"We? I haven't pulled a prank on you for ages!"

"I never pay you back for the frozen telescope…"

Gordon laughed softly. "It was funny."

"Yeah it was."

"You were really mad at the time. But you didn't yell as the others did. You just didn't talk to me. That was more horrible than Virgil and Scott. You know I need you and Alan to talk to."

"You could talk to Scott or Virg you know."

"Ha they'd never listen to me. They just think I'm up to something. You know they don't think I can fly their 'birds without crashing. If I pilot thunderbird 2 Virg will be over her with a loupe so he can find a small dent and complain at me for ages." John put an arm around his younger brother's shoulders.

"Ya know Gordy", he said smiling friendly. "I trust you to take care of my 'bird."

"You do?!"

"Sure if I can leave it to Alan or Scott I can leave it to you."

"Yeah like Scott or Virgil would believe that."

"Guess we'll have to show them then."

"And how do you suppose we do that?"

"You'll take my next shift."

"Are you kidding?! Three months without the sea or the pool?!"

"Scott could handle it without flying. Well he just stayed half the time. If you stay for two months you'll beat him."

"And he would be so annoyed that I beat him!" Gordon was on his feet at once. "Come on John let's tell dad!"

"Whoa hold your horses!" Gordon took hold of John's arm and pulled. "Are you really sure?"

"I…"

"GORDON", Scott and Virgil yelled.

"Yes John I'm sure come on!" Gordon rushed through the jungle, a firm grip on John's arm.

"Gordon for heavens sake slow down I don't see were I'm going!" John called and both of them suddenly fell into the pool. "Gordon…" John growled.

"Sorry John."

"Boys", Jeff said and looked down on them. "What are you doing?"

"Ah dad", Gordon said. "Just the person we were looking for!"

"Really", Jeff looked at John and saw him wink with one of his eyes. "And why is that?"

"We eh thought that…"

"Gordon offered to take my next shift on Thunderbird 5 so I can have a bit of rest and he would get the training", John said as he climbed out of the water. "Right Gordon?"

"Yes, that was exactly what I did", Gordon said.

"Well if your sure", Jeff said.

"Of course I'm sure!"

"Alright Gordon, why don't you boys change and then we can talk more about this."

"FAB", both younger men said and climbed out the pool. When John passed his father this reached out for him.

"I don't know how you did it John but it seams that operation DG was a success."

"What did you expect", John asked. "I've inherited my deviousness from grandma after all."

Jeff laughed and thought: "Now it's only Operation TV left."