Old Enemies and New Friends

Disclaimer: Still not mine although the character Kaydee Kerrons is mine. Thanks for all the reviews and Josie please read on it will get better.

Chapter 3

A week had passed now since Virgil had died. A statement had been given to the press to announce that International Rescue was out of action. Lady Penelope was handling any press related to the suspected death of a member on International Rescue. Jeff had released a personal statement to see that his sonVirgil Tracy had been killed at the factory that had exploded. The others were getting by but only just. Scott had thrown himself into maintenance on the Thunderbirds. John concentrated on his writing. Gordon went diving and swimming a lot. Alan walked or spent time with Tintin and Jeff had just retreated completely into himself. He barely spoke except to issue the odd order. Scott was worried about him and tried to engage him in anything but it wasn't working. Every time any one of them went into the lounge they would all glance over at the piano and imagine Virgil sitting there playing it. Scott hadn't let his tears beat him yet but he knew he would before long. Virgil was his brother and the one he was closest to. He felt like he had lost a part of himself.

Kaydee Kerrons sat on the chair beside the bed and watched her patient. He had been in a coma for over a week now and there had not been much improvement. He had arrived badly hurt with no I.D so they didn't even know his name. She had been assigned as his nurse the day he came to her ward and she had watched over him ever since. He had chestnut brown hair and she could see that under his bruises he was a handsome man. Suddenly she saw his eyes flicker. She quickly stood up. They flickered again and then he opened them. They were a beautiful brown and you could easily drown in them.

"Hi," she said smiling at him.

"Hey," he croaked back. He had an american accent. He wasn't from around here then she thought wondering how he got here.

"Where am I?" he asked.

"You are at the AngelHope Hospital in Norfolk," she replied.

"A long way from home."

"You sure are. So do you remember your name?"

"Yeah it's Virgil. Virgil Tracy."

"Did you say Virgil Tracy. As in the son of billionaire Jeff Tracy."

"Yes thats me. Do they know I am here."

"No i'm afraid not. We didnt know who you were till now. Anyway I'm just going to let the Dr know you are awake ok. I will be back in a minute," she said quickly leaving the room. She had read in the papers that Virgil Tracy had died so who was this man.

Scott sat by the pool taking a quick break. He saw his dad walk down towards the beach. He decided to join him. As Scott caught up to him Jeff turned to face him. Scott saw his father tear stained cheeks and felt his heart break. He wrapped his arms round his dad and hugged him tight. He felt resistance for a second then his father hugged him back. Scott had to fight back his own tears. He had to stay strong for his dad but it was so hard. Alan and John had been on the balcony when their dad went off and they had watched Scott join him. When they saw them hug they both breathed a sigh of relief. Finally someone had got through to him. They both knew it would have been Scott that did it. Jeff finally calmed down and released his son. Scott smiled at his dad then headed back home. Jeff soon followed him. He knew he had to help his sons through this. He could not hide away like he did when they were kids. He went off to find John. He soon found him. He was at his desk in the lounge watching the news.

"Son."

"Oh hey Dad," replied John looking up.

"You ok son?"

"Yeah."

"Look John. I want you to know that if you need me i am here ok. I promise no hiding away," he said and approached his son. John stood up feeling a little unsure what was going on. John nodded feeling the tears welling up again. Jeff spotted this and gave his son a loving hug. The two stayed like that for a long time and John felt a little better afterwards.

"Thanks Dad," he said and then went off to find the others. Jeff sat down at his desk. He had to make a decision about International Rescue.

"So this guy says he is Virgil Tracy," said Dr Matthews.

"Yeah and i think he is telling the truth," replied Kaydee remembering the sheer honesty she had seen in the man's eyes.

"Then if he is Virgil Tracy why did the family claim he was dead."

"Maybe they do think he is dead."

"Well if he isn't dead then who did die."

"Good question Dr. This guy was dumped in the woods here miles from that village where he supposedly died."

"Yes which leads me to another question. How did he get there. Someone must have left him there to die."

"Yes but who?"

"His family maybe," said Dr Matthews looking through the glass at the young man in question. He had fallen asleep once more.

"I don't think so. They are all really tight knit and seem to care a lot about each other. I think we should call them," she replied smiling. The man looked so peaceful in there.

"Ok but we need to be careful. If the press get wind of this, the place will be heaving."

"I know but we should call them. I will do it. When he awakens i will get their number and let them know he is alive."

"Ok Kaydee. I trust your judgement.

A couple of hours later and Kaydee sat in front of the phone armed with a private number to the Tracy home. She was nervous and excited all at the same time. She was worried they would not talk to her. She dialed the number Virgil had given her. The phone rang and was promptly answered.

"Hello," it said.

"Hi. Can I speak to Mr Tracy please," she said to the young man with blond hair who had answered the phone.

"I'm afraid he is a bit busy at the mo. Can I help at all I'm his son John."

"Yes you can. My name is Kaydee and I am a nurse at the AngelHope Hospital. I have a patient here who has been asking for you and your father," she replied feeling the nerves build. She wasn't sure how to put the next bit.

"Oh right. He is asking for my father?"

"Yes and you and your brothers. He was adamant he wanted to see you all."

"Hm I wonder who it is."

"Well I am not sure if I should say over this line. How secure is it?"

"Well it's. Hey how did you get this number its a secure line?" he asked noticing she had used a private number only the family knew.

"The patient gave it to me. He said it was the best way to get in touch."

"How does he know this number. Who the hell is in your hospital?" he asked getting angry.

"Your brother Virgil," she replied quietly.

"What," said John feeling the colour run out of his face.

"It's Virgil your brother. He is my patient," she repeated softly seeing the shock in the young man's face. Suddenly a cup smashed behind him and he turned to see Alan, Scott and his father standing behind him.

"Virge," whispered Alan then he slipped to the floor. Even Scott froze for a second before he pulled Alan up. Jeff was just frozen in place staring at the screen.

Authors note: I couldn't kill him off. He is my favourite. Keep reading and reviewing.