I own none of the Tracey family they belong to Gerry Anderson and Carlton etc. the extra characters are mine. Here by endith the disclaimer. I apologise in advance for posting delays but I have three stories on the go one with my beta which is coming of hiatus another one on my own both HP arc and this plus full time job so please except my apology and please be kind and review.

Thenextmrsblack xx

Chapter 2

Meal times on Tracey Island were always chaotic affairs especially after a rescue, as each brother would attempt to retell their part in the rescue. Tonight however Jeff was determined to have some decorum at the dinner table especially with having 'guests' present. Jeff's eye's swept across the room looking at his sons wondering how they would react to the dinner surprise? His eyes fell on to his mothers what would she say especially when she finds out he was in on the secret.

Jeff was interrupted from his musing as Kyrano entered the room to announce that dinner was served. The boys who had been hawking at the door raced for a seat. Jeff rose from behind his desk and assisted his mother to the kitchen.

"Jeff are you alright son you've been awfully quite"

Jeff gave a slight smile "I am mother we had better get in there before there's no food left".

Upon entering the kitchen he was met by four equally confused faces

"Dad"

"Yes Virgil"

"Why are the best plates out? And why the two extra spaces?"

" Well why don't you wait until Grandmas seated and I might tell you!"

As Jeff assisted Josephine Tracey to her seat he buzzed Alan's watch. Jeff proceed to take his seat. When he looked up five sets of eyes were upon him all eager to have their question answered. Finally one of his sons could not stand the silence any longer.

"Well" came Johns curios voice

"Well what" Jeff replayed

"Well what's going on?" came Gordon's exasperated reply

His brothers awaited their father to answer.

"

Hi guys" came a familiar voice, which caused a number of heads to turn.

"ALAN"

Gordon jumped out of his seat and ran to his brother but skidded to a stop when he realised he wasn't alone

Alan at the same time was grabbed by a teary eyed Grandmother and pulled into a hug being surrounded by his remaining brothers and was receiving pats on the back and welcome homes.

" Hey Al who's the mysterious person hiding in the shadows of the kitchen?"

This caused everyone to look at Gordon then a Jo who seemed to be slowly backing out of the kitchen not wanting all this new attention. Alan noticed that Jo was beginning to look uncomfortable and finally once he broke free of Grandma walked over to join her. Smiling continently Alan turned to answer Gordon's question.

"Gordon I would like you to meet my best friend and girlfriend Joanna Jones".

With that Alan guided Jo to the two remaining seats between Gordon and his father. Recovering from their shock his brothers and grandmother took their seats each stealing a glance at Jo as they sat. Scott especially eyed Jo up cautiously and looked like he was about to say something but was interrupted.

"Jefferson Grant Tracey how long have you known my Alan was coming home?"

Oh dear Jeff thought full title she's not happy he smiled and replied "Two weeks mother"

"TWO WEEKS"

"Grandma" Josephine's lecture was cut extremely short by Alan.

" I wanted to surprise you so swore Dad to secrecy don't be angry at him".

This seemed to pacify the Tracey matriarch who had set her eye's on a new target Alan's quite girlfriend.

"Well my dear when did you meet Alan?"

Jo was startled not really prepared to be the focus of attention.

"Um.. As friends we met in 1st year but we've been dating since 2nd year of University".

John found his voice " Why didn't Al mention you before?"

Jo was unsure how to respond but was saved by Jeff " that's enough that reason is between Alan and Jo and if they chose to tell you they will" Jeff glanced at Jo who gave him a grateful smile "now lets eat".

Dinner was served. The conversation was light Gordon talking amicably to Jo much to Alan's delight. Gordon was the one brother he had a close bond too therefore Alan valued his opinion. He smiled at Jo who was laughing at one of Gordon's jokes at the same time playing footsie with him as a way of reassurance that he was the only Tracey for her not Gordon. He was amazed how she could quill all his worries and doughts with the slightest of touch.

Jeff watched his family and smiled, John and Virgil were grilling Alan. Scott was talking to Grandma and Gordon was entertaining Jo. Jeff frowned slightly when he realised that Scott had said very little to Jo and was giving her very suspicious looks. Jeff made a mental note to speak to Scott later as he continued with his meal.

Once dinner was over everyone moved to the lounge, Alan and Jo took the love seat and lounged listening to Virgil playing his Baby Grande. At about 10 o' clock Jo announced she was off to bed. Alan made to follow her

"Were do you think your going?" Jo said turning to Alan

"I was going to walk you to your room"

"No your not you stay here and spend some time with your brothers I am sure they would appreciate it"

"But"

"No buts Allie we're on an island nobody is going to get me! Now goodnight I will see you in the morning" she gently kissed him on the lips and turned and left the room.

Alan sighed and sat down in defeat as she left at this sight Gordon burst out laughing. Confused Alan looked at his brother

"What's so funny?"

"She's got you right under the thumb" John joked.

"I don't care, I know she has my best interests at heart" confused", confused Virgil looked up from his book,

"How do you figure that?"

"Because she got me to live again and heal." Alan solemnly smiled "where's Scott?"

Scott Carpentor Tracey always had been protective of his brothers, even more so with his younger baby brother following the death of his mother giving birth to Alan. His father had fallen apart at the loss of his soul mate. The responsibility therefore of caring for his brothers had fell upon him and his Grandmother until his father was ready.

Looking after Alan to Scott was the last link he had to his mother, this made him slightly more protective of Alan. When Scott had become aware of Fermat and Tin –Tin's affair he had tired to break them up with the help of Virgil and John. Alas the inevitable happened and Alan got his heart broken and left the island.

Now that Alan was back he was determined to keep him on the island. When he first left and refused to see of speak to anyone it nearly broke Scott's heart to see Grandma's and his father's reactions to the youngest's absence.

Scott therefore viewed it as his duty to prevent Al from leaving. To prevent that from happening he had to get rid of possible triggers. The main trigger being Jo.

Jo moved down the corridor to the guestroom. As she entered the room she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched.

Scott slipped out of his room were he had been waiting and headed to the guestroom. He swiftly knocked on the door and soon came face to face with the enemy Jo.

"Scott isn't it? Allies not here he's in the lounge, can I help you?"

"Yes you can help by leaving the island tonight!"

"I beg your pardon"

"You heard"

"What gives you the right to barge in here and dictate what I should do?

"I know your sort"

"MY SORT" Jo began to raise her voice forgetting the door was open. Her blood was beginning to boil, if Scott wanted a fight, a fight is what he'll get.

" Yea your sort seek out the rich in hope of gaining all you can! You hit jackpot with Alan of course, heartbroken you were able to be his saviour and eventually take him for all he's GOT!" Scott yelled at Jo as he began to square off on her.

"HOW DARE YOU! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME!! I HAPPEN TO LOVE YOUR BROTHER. I WOULD DIE FOR HIM."

Jo was at a level of anger that was even new to her. How dare he question her feelings for Alan.

"YOU'RE A WHORE!!" Scott yelled.

Before he could say anything else Jo punched him in the nose, all that could be heard was the breaking of Scott's nose.

"What the hell is going on in here?" startled Jo turned around and came face to face with Alan, Jeff and the remaining brothers. Jo didn't give a reply. The gravity of the situation hit her, she had just belted Alan's big brother. Yes she was provoked but still how would she explain it. Jo began to feel claustrophobic all of a sudden and ran, she kept on running through trees and rough terrain until she could run any more and she stood on the beach.

Back in the guestroom Jeff still awaited an answer to Alan's question from Scott following Jo's quick exit. Scott was holding a towel on his nose, Alan wanted to go after Jo but wanted to know what had provoked her to hit Scott. Virgil, John and Gordon waited interest. What had caused Alan's girlfriend to hit Scott.

"Alright Scott I want an answer" Jeff said sternly

" I told her to leave" came a muffled reply

"YOU DID WHAT" Alan yelled

" Al it's for your own good she's using you, she probably seeked you out and is after your money! I 've.."

"HOW DARE YOU YOU'VE GOT NO RIGHT. I LOVE HER. IF IT WASN'T FOR HER I WOULDN'T HAVE COME BACK!!"

This caused everyone to look at Alan with concern. Gordon stood by Alan to preventing him from hitting Scott.

"BYT THE WAY SHE KNOWS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL RESCUE"

Scott found his voice " you see my point she's a threat".

Alan was losing his control fast "A THREAT, SHE ISN'T SHE WANTED ME TO COME BACK TO PUT MY TRAUMA SKILLS TO USE, ESPECIALLY AFTER GORDONS ACCIDENT IN PARIS"

Alan turned to his father "Excuse me sir but I am going to find Jo".

With that Alan turned and left the room not waiting for a reply. Gordon, Virgil and John remained and looked at Scott with a Varity of emotions. Gordon was fuming what the hell was Scott thinking Jo was a really nice girl and she made Alan happy and that's what mattered. Not trusting himself he decided to go help Alan.

"Dad"

"Yes Gordon" by Jeff's tone Gordon knew he was mad.

"Um.. I am going to help Al"

"Okay son"

With a quick glance at Scott he turned to leave Virgil and John glanced at each other

"Hey Gordo wait for us!!"

As they ran to catch up with him, Scott realised that Virgil and John were not going to offer him any moral support. Once Jeff was sure they were alone he turned to Scott.

"NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I BEEN SO ASHAMED OF YOU SCOTT"

"DAD I WAS ONLY THINKING ABOUT ALAN"

" I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT SCOTT YOUR GROUNDED, ALAN CAN FLY THUNDERBIRD ONE UNTIL YOU CAN LEARN SOME RESPECT".

Scott stood shell shocked for a moment as his father stormed out of the guestroom. Scott made his way to his room when he realised something that struck fear in all the Tracy men what was Grandma going to say?

Jo sat on the beach and stared out to the sea, what had she done? The problem wit h your boyfriend's father owning an island meant very few places to hide. Jo sighed when Alan found her would he ask her to leave? Tears began to slip down her cheeks, Jo raised her hand to wipe her face.

"Ouch"

Jo looked at her hand great looks like I've got a boxer's fracture to my writing hand fantastic Jo thought. Someone calling her name interrupted her thoughts.

"Jo"

She looked up and saw John, Alan's replica approach. God was Alan that mad with her that he sent one of his brothers.

" Jo are you alright"

"P..Pardon" Jo said as tears began to fall

" Are you alright Alan's worried sick, me Gordo and Virgil said we would help look for you. Did you know you've been missing three hours?"

"No" Jo replied Alan was looking for her did that mean he wasn't mad at her?

"Yea he said if you're not back soon that him and Gordon would take Thunderbird Four out in case you tried to swim for it."

This caused Jo to laugh slightly, in the process she attempted to wipe her eyes forgetting about her bad hand.

"Ah –Ah"

"What's the matter?"

"I am 99 certain that I 've got a boxers fracture on my right hand".

"How did you get that? Al will have a fit when he realises your hurt". John frowned in concern " Scott is so dead".

"Um well a boxer's fracture occurs around the knuckle region of the hand and is caused by punching someone, in my case Scott".

"Oh well" John smirked " Good punch by the way".

" I belted you're brother and you say good punch? Shouldn't you be yelling at me?"

"No" Jo looked at John with a face of confusion. " Because I like my brothers know why you hit Scott".

"You mean Scott told you that he called me a whore?"

"He called you what?"

" A whore".

"Wait until I get my hands on him, it seems we were party to the abridged version, mind you I think Al would have killed him if he knew".

John turned to Jo and helped her up.

"Come on lets get back to the house".

Jo looked a little uncertain at John who gave her a comforting smile.

" You've got to go back, two reasons a) Alan is going spare. b)you at least need to ice you're hand".

John chuckled as he guided a dumbfounded Jo back to the house.