The Tracy Women Part 5 Tintin?
Disclaimer: Please see Chapter 1.
Thanks for the reviews. Sorry for the massive delay. This has been ready for a few days but I have been really ill and unable to put it up. Big thanks go to my bro Josh for reading through this and putting it up for me. Hope you enjoy it.
Chapter 4: Speedy's back.
Alan climbed out of his car and pulled his helmet off. It had been brilliant being back on the track and the car was phenomenal. Brains had improved on his original design and it was better then ever.
"How was it?" asked Kenny walking over.
"Brilliant. Man I have missed that," he replied as Kenzie came over.
"Well you should have stuck at it rather then becoming a man of leisure," she retorted.
"Ah but if I had done that then you wouldn't have had a chance to miss me."
"I can see you haven't lost any of your charm mate," commented Kenny with a grin.
"Well you know I have always had a soft spot for this one," he said wrapping his arm around Kenzie.
"Joker," laughed Kenzie.
Suddenly there was a flash and they turned round to see Leon Fisher and his cameraman. He was often called in to interview the drivers and their crew.
"Hiya Leon," said Kenzie with a smile.
"Hey honey," he replied with a huge grin. It was clear to everyone present that Leon had fallen for the pretty mechanic.
"Hey Leon, how are you?" asked Alan. Leon was well liked around here as he actually respected the people he wrote about and always asked permission before using any information or photos he gained.
"I'm great Alan. What about you? It's good to see you back here on the track."
"It's really great to be back here too. I have missed racing," he replied.
"I hope you missed us as well," said Kenzie pouting.
"But of course," he said grinning at her and it was true he really had missed them all.
"Hey do you think I could have a quick interview about how you feel being back on the track?" asked Leon.
"I don't know."
"Oh go on. I promise not to ask about your family. I will stick purely to being back on the track," said Leon with a hopeful smile.
"Well just a quick interview then," said Alan and he wandered off with them.
Scott jogged into the Villa with the mail and the daily papers; he headed to the kitchen and distributed it all to everyone before settling down with one of the papers.
"Hey who's the girl beside Alan?" asked Becca turning the paper round to face the others.
"That's Kenny Malone's sister Kenzie. She is one of the best Mechanics in the business," replied Gordon.
"She's pretty," commented Lucie.
"Didn't she and Alan have a fling when he used to be on the track?" asked Virgil.
"No they just used to flirt a lot and joke about it," replied Gordon who knew all about what Alan had got up to in his racing days.
Tintin sat quietly staring at the photo. Alan had his arm wrapped around the young woman and they were both laughing. He seemed so happy with her. Tintin stood up and left the room quickly.
"I think Tintin is a little annoyed about that," said Lucie gesturing at the paper.
"Well it must be hard to see him with another woman," said Becca.
"Do you think anything will happen between him and this Kenzie?" asked Maddie.
"Possibly, there always was a lot of chemistry between them," replied Gordon.
"I hope he doesn't just use her to get over Tintin," said Lucie softly.
"I better go and make sure Tintin is ok," said Talli standing up. She gave Gordon a light kiss and walked off.
Talli soon found Tintin sitting on the edge of the pool, her feet dangling in the water. Talli sat down beside her and dipped her feet in as well. The water was cool and refreshing.
"Just because they had their picture taken together doesn't mean they are an item."
"I can't blame him if they are. I was the one who dumped him," said Tintin staring into the water.
"Just because you broke up, doesn't mean you stopped loving him Tin."
"I know this break was a good idea but I miss him and it hurts to see him with someone else so soon."
"How do you think he feels about your new pen pal?"
"I know," she said softly. Nothing had happened with the man she had met so far and to be honest she wasn't sure if anything would. He was nice but he wasn't Alan.
"Look Tin, you need to look into your heart and decide whether Alan is worth it or not."
"You're right I do. I think I will go for a walk," said Tintin standing up.
"Well you know where I am if you need me," said Talli standing up as well. Tintin smiled and walked off.
Alan saw the chequered flag waving at him and grinned. He had won the first race in the Legends series. He carried on around the track doing a lap of victory. He could hear Kenny and the rest of his team shouting happily in his ear.
He finally completed his lap of honour and cruised his car to a stop on the track. He climbed out and was greeted by his team.
"Well done mate," said Kenny slapping him on the back.
"Thanks. I was a bit worried I was going to crash in turn three on that last lap," he said with a grin.
"Nah you had it sussed."
"The speedy we all know and love is back," said a voice from behind. He turned to see Kenzie grinning at him.
"Looks like it," said Alan as she gave him a hug.
"You really were amazing out there, especially when you overtook Fisher in that chicane."
"Thanks Kenz," he said as a few of the drivers came over to congratulate them. Mike Fisher was the first.
"Good to have you back Tracy and nice move on that chicane," he said holding out his hand.
"Thanks man," said Alan shaking his hand. He had always liked Fisher.
Kenzie was still by his side and he felt her shiver as another person approached. When Alan looked up he understood why, for standing before him was Tyler Gomez. He was the cousin of Victor Gomez. The man who had left Alan and his grandma on the bridge to die.
"I heard you were back Tracy. I would have thought your adventure last time would have been enough to put you off racing for life," he said vehemently.
"I wouldn't call being left to die on a bridge with my grandmother an adventure," retorted Alan.
"No probably not," said Tyler with a grin.
"What are you doing here Tyler?" asked Kenzie angrily.
"I came to say hello to my old friend here and to say that it didn't take you long to move on from me hey Kenz," he said leering at her.
"Oh please we had one really bad date, it was hardly a relationship and for your information Alan has a girlfriend."
"I don't actually," he replied softly and Kenzie looked up at him in surprise.
"Aw did poor little Tracy get dumped?" asked Tyler with an evil smile.
Kenzie stepped away from Alan and stood in front of Tyler. "I don't think its any of your business do you and I think its time you left," she said angrily.
"I was now leaving. You wanna be careful with this one she is a firecracker."
Kenzie made to go after him but Alan pulled her back. "Don't give him the satisfaction Kenzie, he's not worth it," he said. Kenzie smiled at him and they rejoined the rest of the team and the celebration.
It was almost evening now and Alan was in his hotel room getting ready for a night out with his team. There was a knock at the door and he opened it to see Kenzie standing there. She looked gorgeous all dressed up in a sleek black dress.
"I thought we were meeting in an hour?" he asked as she walked in.
"We are. I just wanted to say thanks for earlier."
"What you mean Tyler?" he asked sitting down on the bed.
"Yeah. I went on one date with him before I realized who he was and he has harassed me ever since," she explained sitting down beside him.
"Well if he comes near you whilst I'm around, I'll sort him out," he said with a smile.
"Thanks Al so is it really true that you and Tintin have broken up then?"
"Yeah it is."
"I'm sorry."
"It was for the best Kenz, things weren't working out between us."
"I'm still sorry though Al," she said touching his arm.
"So apart from Tyler, is there anyone in you life?"
"Nope, still haven't met Mr Right yet."
"You will Kenz, you are an amazing person."
"Oh man if you are like this now, what are you going to be like once you have had a couple of drinks?" she asked standing up.
"You'll find out later," he said with a cheeky grin and stood up as well.
"Well come on then Speedy."
The two exited his hotel room and headed downstairs to the bar where they were meeting the others.
It was gone 1am now and Alan had really enjoyed drinking and catching up with some old friends. They were all still in the Hotel Bar but had been joined by a few of the other teams as well. Alan was relieved to see that Tyler had stayed away from them. A band was playing nearby and a few people were dancing to them.
"Oh my god I love this song," said Kenzie sitting down beside him.
"I actually know this song," replied Alan with a smile. It was the first song he had recognised all night.
"Wouldn't shout that out too loud mate," said Mike Fisher.
"My sister Becca loves this group and is always listening to them," he replied with a grin as Mike sat down.
"I didn't know you had a sister."
"Well technically she's my sister in law. She married my brother Scott," he explained.
"Are any of the others married?" asked Mike.
"They all are actually. Virge married a doctor named Maddie and they have just had twins. A boy and a girl named Riley and Amalie. John married a fellow astronaut who came to his rescue after he was mugged. They now have a little girl Izzy who's a year and a half. Scott married his childhood sweetheart Becca and they have a little boy JJ, who is a couple of weeks older then Izzy. And Gordon married a Physio named Talli but they don't plan to have any kids for a while yet. What about you?"
"Well I'm a dad now. My wife gave birth to our son six months ago," he said pulling a photo out of his wallet.
Kenzie leaned close to Alan to look and he couldn't deny the little flicker of electricity he got as she brushed up against him.
"Aw he is so cute," she said.
"Yeah he is," added Alan with a smile.
Mike took the picture back and replaced it in his wallet. "On that note, I better go call my wife and see how they are. Catch you later," he said standing up and walking away.
The band began playing another track from the band they had both recognised earlier so Alan stood up and held his hand out to Kenzie.
"May I have this dance?" he asked politely.
"I would be honoured," he replied taking his hand and standing up.
They moved over to the dance floor and Alan pulled Kenzie close to him as they swayed gently to the music. As the song went on, the gap between them got closer until they were pressed up against each other. Kenzie sighed and dropped her head onto his shoulder.
When the song finished she pulled back slightly and was caught in his piercing blue eyes. Alan stared back into her beautiful brown eyes, lost in her gaze too. Kenzie leant in and kissed him. Alan was stunned for a second and then kissed her back. Kenzie suddenly realizing what she was doing stepped back from him.
"I'm sorry Al. I didn't mean to kiss you," she said and then turned and walked off quickly.
Alan stood shocked for a second and then went after her. He saw her entering the lift and sped up to catch her before the doors shut. Kenzie stared down at the floor thinking what an idiot she had been to kiss him. She never even noticed the doors stay open and someone else enter. As the lift finally started moving, she looked up to see Alan on the other side. He smiled and walked over, his gaze never once leaving hers. He pulled her tight into his arms and kissed her before she could argue back. They finally broke apart.
"I don't want to be a way of getting over Tintin, Alan," she said stepping back slightly.
"I know Kenz but I do care about you.
"I care about you too so what do we do now?"
"Take it nice and slow and see what happens maybe," suggested Alan. He couldn't deny the attraction between them but he didn't want to rush into anything.
"Ok so will you walk me to my room then?"
"Of course I will," he said holding out his arm.
They reached her door and he gave her another kiss. It was more gentle and tender then the others. He then pulled back and smiled. "Goodnight Kenzie."
"Night Speedy," she said and entered her room. Alan strolled back to his own room, feeling happier then he had in a long time.
Gordon stretched and then slapped the back of his neck. He had just been bitten by what appeared to be a mosquito. That was just great.
John looked over at him quizzically. "You ok bro?" he asked.
"Yeah just got bit by a mosquito," he replied rubbing the back of his neck. They had just completed a gruelling rescue in Asia and were luckily now on their way back to Thunderbird 2 and home. A factory had gone up in flames and ten people were trapped but luckily, they had managed to save them all.
"Nice, I think Virge has some cream for that in the sickbay," replied John slinging his arm round his younger brother.
"Nah it will be fine," replied Gordon as they reached Thunderbird 2.
They were soon taking off and on their way home. With Alan being away at the time, Brains had offered to do a stint on Thunderbird 5 so John could help out.
"I wonder how Alan is getting on," said Virgil.
"I don't know but didn't he do well in that race," said John with a smile.
"I know. I really thought he was going to crash at one point," added Gordon.
"Do you reckon he will want to come back to all this when he is done?" asked Virgil. They all knew that Alan had missed racing.
"Yeah I reckon so. He loves racing but he loves being a Thunderbird too," replied Gordon.
Virgil gave a large yawn and stretched. This started John and Gordon off as well. It had been a long rescue and they were all looking forward to getting some well-earned rest. Well Gordon and John were, Virgil knew it was unlikely that he would get some rest. The twins were only a couple of months old and hardly slept at all.
"What you thinking about Virge?" asked John breaking into his thoughts.
"Sleep," replied Virgil with a tired smile.
"Have you got much since the twins were born?" asked John. He could remember the early months with Izzy and they were torture but they only had one baby. Virgil had two to contend with.
"Nope. As soon as one goes to sleep, the other one wakes up. Maddie has been doing her best to look after them so I can sleep after a rescue but it's not easy," admitted Virgil. He actually felt really guilty about how much Maddie had to do but she never complained about it.
"No but you two are doing great," said John patting him on the shoulder.
"Yeah you are bro," added Gordon moving to stand beside him as well.
"Thanks you two," said Virgil with a smile.
A couple of hours later and the boys were back on the island and ready for the debrief, well all except Gordon who hadn't shown up yet. Talli decided to go and make sure he was ok. She guessed he had probably just fallen asleep after the long rescue.
She approached their door and typed in the code to enter. There was no sign of him in the bed but the bathroom door was closed. She approached but couldn't hear any sound and couldn't help but feel worried now. She pushed open the door to see Gordon lying in a heap on the floor.
"Gordon!" she said dropping to the floor beside him. She was relieved to feel a pulse and couldn't see any sign of a head injury.
She lifted her wrist up and activated the code to connect with Maddie's watch. She hoped the young doctor was listening and preferably alone. Her watch bleeped and Maddie appeared on the screen.
"What's the matter Talli?" she asked.
"Gordon has collapsed Maddie. We're in his bathroom."
"On my way."
"You're going to be fine honey," said Talli brushing his hair back and praying it was the truth.
Authors Note: So how will Alan and Kenzie feel when they wake up? Is this the end of him and Tintin and what on earth is wrong with Gordon?
