The Tracy Women Part 2 Lucie

Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.

Chapter 2: A chance Meeting

The young woman moved to the side and allowed the five men to run past her. I wonder what they have been doing. She had seen them run out of an alley so she approached with caution. She saw a shape in the corner and walked slowly forward as she approached she could see the shadow was a man.

"Oh shit," she said and raced over to him. The young man was tall, blond and unconscious.

"Sir, sir can you hear me?" she asked shaking his shoulder. The man groaned and then opened his eyes. She found herself staring into deep blue eyes.

"Hi there," she said.

"My head," said John trying to sit up. The young woman helped him to sit up against the wall.

"Does anything else hurt?" she asked.

"My ankle feels a little sore. I must have fell on it when I was knocked out," he replied. The woman gently pulled up his trouser leg and checked out his ankle.

"I think it's just a sprain."

"Well that's one good thing then," he said and began to stand up. She stood up quickly then helped him into an upright position.

"Thanks," he said gazing into the brightest green eyes he had ever seen.

"Were you mugged?"

"Yeah looks like it," he said rooting in his pockets for his wallet.

"We had better get you to the hospital. Just to get you checked out."

"Ok. I think we had better go to the police station first. Have you got a phone?"

"Sure," she said and handed it over. She then made sure he wasn't going to fall and walked away so he could call in private.


Jeff Tracy heard the phone ring in the lounge. He was about to run and get it when he heard Scott answer it.

"Scott Tracy," he said in a posh voice.

"Hi Scott, It's me John."

"Oh hey John. What's up?"

"I got mugged."

"What are you ok?" asked Scott feeling worried. Jeff had heard the worry and walked in. Scott mouthed John to him and he walked over.

"Yeah. I'm ok. Got a bump and a sprained ankle but I will live."

"Good. Do you want me to come get you?"

"No. Is Dad there?"

"Yeah hang on," he said and handed the phone to his father.

"Hi son. Are you sure you are ok?"

"Yeah dad. Can you cancel all my cards for me?"

"Of course son. I will wire some money onto the emergency credit card that Elaine has for you."

"Great thanks."

"Are you sure you don't want me to send Scott to you?"

"No it's fine. I still have a bit more work to do. I will be back on Sunday."

"Ok son. Get yourself to a hospital though just to be sure."

"Ok dad. I promise."

"Bye son. I love you."

"Love you too dad," he replied and hung up. The young woman walked back over.

"Right lets find the local police," she said and held out her arm. John smiled gratefully and took her arm.


A couple of hours had passed and John had finished with the police and been seen by a Dr. He walked back out of the Emergency Room to find the young woman was still there. She was sitting with a couple of kids. She hadn't seen him approach so he took this time to study her properly. She had long blond hair. It was not platinum like his but more the colour of rich honey. She had a good figure and a beautiful face. The one thing he couldn't get over however was her eyes. They were the brightest, greenest eyes he had ever seen and you could easily get lost in them. She suddenly looked up and saw him and smiled. She had the most amazing smile too. How had he got so lucky to be rescued by a stunner like her. This sort of thing would happen to Scott or Gordon but not him.

"Hi. So you going to live?" she asked.

"Looks like it. Hi," he said to the two boys.

"This is Tommy and Joey. They were telling me all about their new toys," she explained smiling at the boys.

"Oh cool," said John taking a quick look. Suddenly they were called away.

"Cute kids," said John.

"Yeah. Hey have you had any dinner yet?" she asked.

"No. I was just thinking about that."

"Do you like chinese?"

"Yeah I love it. Why?"

"Well I know this great little place and as you don't have any money. I thought I could treat you as a thanks."

"Thanks. I should be thanking you. You saved my life remember.

"Yeah but you have stopped me from being bored all night."

"Oh ok then but you shouldn't have to pay."

"It's ok and I will make you a deal. You pay next time," she said grinning cheekily.

"Ok it's a deal," he said and they walked off.


Back on the island everyone was in the lounge. Virgil was at the piano. Brains was playing chess with Gordon. Tintin and Mrs Tracy were reading on the sofa. Jeff sat at his desk doing paperwork with Scott. Kyrano was making drinks and Maddie was listening to Virgil play. Gordon kept going over his conversation with Virgil earlier. Now he knew it he could see the gap even more. Maddie was listening to Virgil and smiling but there was so much distance between them. Normally if they were on their own she would be beside him at the piano. Gordon wondered if he could do something to help them. He saw his dad stroll out to the balcony and decided to follow him.

"Hey dad. Mind if I join you?" he asked.

"Of course not son. Is something bothering you?" he asked seeing a worried look on his sons face.

"Dad does seeing Virge and Maddie together remind you of mom?" he asked.

"Wow um. Yeah it does a bit I guess why?"

"Virgil thinks it does so that's why he and Maddie aren't affectionate around us."

"Oh. They seem affectionate enough," said Jeff looking back to his son at the piano.

"Dad. Look how far apart they are. When was the last time you saw them sitting together?"

"Dinner tonight they were."

"I mean properly. You know arms round or holding hands."

Jeff had to think for a second. Gordon was right it had been a while. When they had first got engaged it happened all the time now he had to admit they did seem distant.

"I guess it has been a while."

"Yeah it has and it is causing a strain. I know it must be hard to see them like that dad but you have to accept that we may all have someone one day. Virgil and Maddie are considerate but the rest of us might not be."

"I guess you are right son. You know you can be really insightful sometimes."

"Can you tell the others that. They don't seem to agree," said Gordon grinning. Jeff laughed and the two walked back in.


John had had a wonderful meal with this beautiful girl and they were now walking back to her apartment. She looked up at the sky and stopped.

"Oh my god. I totally forgot," she said.

"Forgot what?" he asked.

"There is a meteor shower tonight."

"Oh yeah. I think it starts at 11pm doesn't it?"

"Yeah. So we still have time. Hey you wanna come watch it with me?" she asked smiling. When she smiled at him he couldn't think straight so he just nodded.

"Cool. I know the perfect place," she said and held out her hand. He smiled then took her hand. They walked off towards her apartment. She lead him to the roof and then over to a couple of sun loungers. They each took one and laid down looking at the stars. John suddenly realized something.

"Hey I have been with you for ages and I still don't know your name," he said turning to look at her.

"Oh it's Lucie Morgan," she replied. She saw a sad look cross his face.

"Are you ok?" she asked.

"Yeah sorry. It's just my mom's name was Lucy," he replied with pain evident in his voice.

"I guess she is no longer with you then?"

"No she died when I was young."

"I am so sorry," she said touching his arm. He smiled at her.

"It's ok. If you look over to your right at that cluster of stars. The one at the back slghtly to the right of the others is named Lucille after her," said John pointing to a bright star.

"Wow. Well if you look three stars back from that one. You will see a star named Lucifer. It's named after my dad. He died when I was young too," she said with the same pain he had expressed earlier. He gently touched her arm. She smiled at him.

"Are you named after your father?"

"Both. My official name is Lucianna but after she married her fourth husband. I dropped the Anna. It was a reminder of something I want to forget."

"Hey here it is," she said and they both watched the shower in awe.

"I guess you like the stars too," she said when it had finished.

"Yeah. It's why I became an astronaut," he replied turning to look at her.

"That's it. That's why I know your name. You're John Tracy the astronaut and author."

"Yep that's me. It's nice to be recognised off my own merits and not my fathers."

"Your father?"

"Yes. He is Jeff Tracy billionaire astronaut and founder of Tracy Industries."

"Oh of course. I should have realized that. I have heard enough about him at work."

"What do you do for a living?"

"I'm a communications expert for N.A.S.A"

"Wow. I work in communications too. What are you doing in New York?"

"Holiday. I am having a couple of days here then i'm off to my adopted sisters house for the rest."

"You're adopted?"

"Not legally. When my dad died Anna my mother couldn't cope so our neighbour Liz took me in for a while. Anna remarried and he didn't want a kid so I stayed which was fine with me. She then got divorced and married husband no 3. He was nice. I really liked him and I went to live with them for a while," she paused and gazed up at the stars.

"What happened to him?"

"She divorced him because he liked me so much. She was jealous of a ten year old. She then married hubby no 4 and he was a jerk. I lived with them for six months then she sent me back to Liz. I finally got to enjoy what was left of my childhood."

"That all sounds so awful," said John taking her hand.

"Some of it was but when I went to live with Liz I was so happy. I had a family who actually cared about me. I had two older sisters who doted on me. They still do in fact. I was happy. God I can't believe I just told you all that," she said looking over at him.

"I'm glad you did. I feel like we are even now. You already know about me," he replied sincerely. He still had hold of her hand. She had made no effort to move it.

"You have brothers don't you?"

"Yeah four of them."

"Tell me about them?"

"Ok. Well Scott is the oldest and a real mother hen. When mom died he became a surrogate parent to us all. He is great guy though. Hard working dedicated and protective."

"He sounds like my oldest sister Mags. She is just like that. Are you the second oldest?"

"Yes after me there is Virgil. He is the artistic one. He can just listen to music and then play it. He is the most grounded of us all and never seems to get angry or hold a grudge no matter how hard Gordon tries. He is engaged too now. The first one of us."

"Is she nice?"

"Yeah she was my best friend as a child. She is so sweet and kind," his face had a wistful look on it.

"I take it Virgil wasn't the only one to fall for her," she said perceptively.

"Yes I did for a while but I am over it now. She is like my sister now."

"So what about Gordon?"

"He is the practical joker. He drives us all mad with his pranks but every now and then he stuns us with a really serious moment. I am pretty close to him. He had an accident and we had the chance to bond."

"I hope he is ok now," she said lightly stroking his hand.

"Yeah he is fine now. Well it just leaves Alan the baby. He is the most hot headed of us all. He has the worst patience and flips out really easily but he has the ability to be very loving. He may be a pain but we love him for him."

"Wow they all sound wonderful. So where does John Tracy fit into this family then?"

"Well he is the thinker and the quietest one of the family. He is usually the peace maker and mediator. The one they all turn to."

"So who do you turn to John?"

"Me. Scott sometimes. Gordon now and then but mostly I just deal with it myself."

"Everybody needs someone at some point in their life."

"Is that your mantra?"

"Yeah maybe. You are lucky to have a good support system behind you. You should use it more often."

"Yeah I guess you are right. Well you know about my siblings what about yours. Did you say the oldest was Mags?"

"Yes. She has always looked out for me. Perils of being the youngest I guess. She always felt sad that I had no real family so she always made sure I felt wanted with them. She is married now and has two kids. They are amazing."

"Wow she does sound like Scott well apart from the marriage part."

"Yeah and then there is Lexie. She is only a year older but still tries to protect me. She is my best friend. We just have this unbreakable bond between us."

"Like Scott and Virgil I guess. They are really close. If something is wrong with one we always go and find the other. They will either know the problem or will soon find it out."

"Yeah I guess we are like that. She is married too but they have no kids yet."

"So you are the only single one then?" he asked. He was deeply attracted to this girl and he didn't just want flings anymore. He wanted what Virgil and Maddie had.

"Yes I am," she said smiling. They carried on chatting about the stars and working for N.A.S.A. Lucie looked at her watch and jumped up in shock.

"God. It's like 5am the sun will rise soon," she said.

"Wow. I can't believe we have been talking all night," he said standing up.

"Have you got to be at work soon?" she asked not wanting him to leave. Oh god was she falling for him.

"Yeah I have to sign some papers but I am free this afternoon if you want to meet up," he said hoping she would say yes.

"Ok cool."

"I will pick you up at one and we could get some lunch. My treat."

"Sounds great. Come on I will walk you down," she said and they walked back down the stairs. He paused at the doorway.

"I will see you later then. Goodnight Lucie," he said smiling.

"I think it's good morning actually John although I am tempted to go to bed for a bit," she said and yawned.

"Sleep tight my guardian angel."

"Have a good day my starman," she replied and kissed him on the cheek. He grinned at her and walked off whistling. It was going to be a good day.


Authors Note: Well theres chapter keep letting me know if you like it. So has John met the girl of his dreams. How will his family react to her and what happened to the planes that shot Virgil down in Part 1 Maddie. All will be revealed.