Later that night the couple sat out on the balcony gazing up at the stars, it was warm but a cool breeze made the night fresh, Hazel sighed and turned to face Scott.
"You've seen them up close haven't you?"
"Not those exactly but yes, it's beautiful up there, I see it when I do my term of duty at the space station, but that's not very often."
"I'd love to see space, although the whole idea of being above the Earth kinda freaks me out" Hazel smiled as she saw a satellite high above.
Scott laughed softly "believe me, I'm still getting used to it."
The two sighed and gazed up at the shooting stars, Hazel took Scott's hand in hers and felt something cold, she looked down and noticed a ring, she gasped.
"Will you marry me?"
"Scott, I don't know what to say" Hazel said in a high voice.
"I'm hoping you'll say yes" Scott laughed.
"Of course I will" Hazel hugged him "but what about secrecy?"
"That's for home to deal with, I can't spend one more day without you in my life."
Hazel grinned tearfully as Scott slipped the ring onto her finger then she wrapped her hand around his neck and kissed him, they snogged under the moon forgetting about the time.
"Scott?" Hazel interrupted the kissing "your family arrive today, what will they say?"
"Who cares, c'mon there's a bed waiting for us" Scott winked and took her hand.
Dawn came hours later and Hazel awoke with Scott snuggled up beside her, she lifted her left hand and smiled at the sparkling gem on her fourth finger.
"I'm engaged" she whispered happily then looked at the time, her eyes widened "oh god!"
Scott woke with a start "what's wrong?"
"It's almost 11am, what time will they get here?"
"Oh shit, I told them to aim for 1pm, we better get ready, I'll need to tell them where to land" Scott began to change.
"Relax Scott, we've got time" Hazel replied brushing her hair out.
Scott sighed in defeat "you're right. Do you want a coffee or anything?"
"A coffee would be great thanks, I'll have to drink it pretty quickly, if the whole family is coming, this place will need to be tidied" Hazel laughed and followed Scott down to the kitchen.
"They're going to have to land beside Thunderbird 1."
"Wait a minute, they're not coming by a jet?" Hazel looked up from her coffee.
"I believe they're all arriving in Thunderbird 2."
Hazel laughed lightly "gosh, anyone will believe there's a crisis somewhere."
Scott frowned "I hope people don't, we can't afford too much attention, do you want any help with the tidying by the way?"
"Nah its fine, you need to be in contact with your family, besides I need to go shopping."
They finished the coffee and Hazel grabbed keys, she kissed Scott quickly and smiled.
"You'll be ok here right?"
"Sure, see you later."
"I won't be long."
The door closed and Hazel looked around before heading off to the shop, from a far the Hood watched her.
"I can't strike now, I must wait for the whole family" he laughed maliciously before turning back to the hideout.
"Scott Tracy to Thunderbird 2, come in Virgil."
"Hi Scott, how's Hazel?"
"She's fine. How near are you to the mainland?"
"ETA now fifteen minutes. Where am I landing?"
"Ok, it's tricky, there's not much space but land at field point 27EC" Scott instructed thinking about the field space for the transporter craft "I hope she fits, oh and Virg?"
"Yes?"
"Don't scratch my bird as you land" there were muffled sounds of laughter from Thunderbird 2's cockpit.
"That's put some pressure on him Scott" Gordon's voice came through over the intercom.
Scott blushed for a second, he had forgotten that the whole family could hear the conversation "Hazel's house is down the road from those coordinates, number 36 Blossom Road."
"Thanks Scott, be seeing you."
Scott closed the call and went to the piano to await Hazel's return, he didn't have to wait long, no sooner had he played a note the door opened and Hazel walked in.
"I didn't think they were going to be this early, I just saw T2 fly overhead."
"I'll help you tidy up here before they arrive."
"Thanks honey, just make sure the lounge looks alright, the spare bedrooms are made up already."
"Hazel, if it makes it easier I'll share a room with my brothers and you can have your room with Tintin" Scott smiled as Hazel's face lit up.
"Thanks Scott that'd be great, are you sure that's alright?"
"Of course, how does the lounge look?"
"Great, just in time too, I can hear your father outside."
There were voices outside on the road asking which number the house was, Hazel laughed and went to the door.
"It's this one, come on in."
Jeff smiled and led his sons into the house along with Tintin, Kyrano and Brains.
"Where's Lady Penelope?" Hazel asked.
"She can't come to the recital unfortunately, neither could John, but someone has to man the satellite" Jeff said closing the door behind him "where's Scott?"
"Kitchen, I told him to prepare drinks" Hazel grinned.
"Good to see you Hazel, not just on a screen" Gordon smiled hugging her.
"Keeping Scott happy have you?" Alan asked sitting down on the sofa with Tintin.
"I guess I have" Hazel replied "Scott? Hurry up hun."
"I'm coming. Say Virg, help me out here? Virg?" Scott called but there was no answer.
Just then Virgil appeared from the study grinning "your piano is gorgeous Hazel."
Gordon sighed "here we go."
"Thanks Virgil, it's a hobby of mine. You're welcome to play it."
"Great, I'll have to get my music out of my luggage bag."
"Virgil!"
"What Scott?"
"Help me take the drinks in."
"But…"
"Now" Scott narrowed his eyes as Virgil joined him "thank you."
"So, will we be getting any sleep tonight or will you be serenading us all night Virg?" Alan asked cheekily.
"Very funny Alan."
"How was the flight here?" Hazel sat back with Scott and Tintin caught sight of the ring, she was about to say something when Hazel shook her head slightly.
"Fine, we're lucky we made it on time, we had just been out on a mission" Gordon said causing Scott to frown slightly.
"It wasn't too serious was it?" he asked.
"No, a simple fire."
"Relax son, we didn't need Thunderbird 1 for this, don't look so put out" Jeff smiled.
"Good one Dad" Alan laughed at Jeff's pun.
"So Virgil, what are you playing tomorrow?" Hazel asked covering her hand subtly.
"A small collection of well-known pieces, it's not a long recital really."
"Thank God" Gordon made a cross movement which made Alan giggle.
"Shut up Gordon. I just hope the audience likes the list."
"Wwell, a apparently it's a sold out cconcert" Brains smiled.
"There you go Virg, no pressure."
"Where are you all sitting?" Virgil asked.
"Near to the front but not so that we're in your direct eye-line. We'll be watching from the side at an angle" Jeff winked.
Author's note: Chapter 2 finished, 3 will take longer as I haven't finished. Hope you're enjoying this starter.