The Tracy Women Part 4 Talli
Disclaimer: Please see Chapter 10.
Thanks for the review. Sad chapter coming up people so you may need some tissues. Sorry it has taken me so long but I had two brothers ill. Then I went to the wedding from hell and ended up in hospital. Great hey but here it is and it's a long one too so please enjoy.
Chapter 12: Never Forget
Alan bounced up and down nervously in his seat. They had finally found Gordon. He just wanted to get there and save his brother and Talli. Scott sat fidgeting in his seat. He didn't like not being in control but they were in Thunderbird 2 and there was no way in hell Virgil was going to let anyone else fly her. Brains sat beside Scott running through in his head everything he had in the pod and hoping he hadn't forgotten anything that they might need. Maddie stood beside Virgil looking out at the blue sky ahead of her. She was finally feeling better now but she couldn't stop feeling worried about Gordon and Talli. She hoped they were still alive. Virgil glanced up at his wife. She said she felt better but she still looked pale and it worried him.
"You sure you're ok honey?" he asked quietly so as not to alert the others.
"I'm fine Virge it was just the flu," she replied smiling reassuringly at him.
"How long till we arrive bro?" asked Alan.
"Twenty minutes Al," replied Virgil checking the instruments before him.
"I'm surprised John didn't ask to be brought down so he could join us," commented Alan.
"He knew it would hold up rescuing Gordon and Talli so he didn't ask," replied Maddie knowing how hard that had been for John. They were still close and she could still read him easily.
Back on the island, Jeff sat thinking about his second eldest son stuck in space. If something had happened to Gordon or Talli, he would be needed here. He then noticed his daughter in law stand up.
"Want me to get John dad?" she asked and Jeff grinned.
"Yes please honey. Would you go with her Tintin?" he asked turning to her.
"Of course Mr Tracy," she replied standing up.
"How did you know that was what dad was thinking about?" asked Becca.
"I would love to say it's because I have a sixth sense or something but it was actually because he has been staring at John's portrait for the last half an hour," she admitted with a grin.
"At least she's honest," said Grandma with a smile. They were all soon grinning at the comment.
"We better get going. See you all soon. Keep us informed ok," said Lucy sitting on the couch to take her to Thunderbird 3. Tintin soon joined her.
"We will. See you soon," said Jeff and the couch disappeared. He still felt weird about sending the girls out in the Thunderbird craft but he knew he would never be able to stop them. Even Becca had begun training now and she was doing well. Maddie generally only went on rescues that required her medical skills but she had been trained in all the craft just in case.
Gordon sat on the floor staring at nothing. Life didn't seem to have a point anymore. Jamie's men had been in and given him a few beatings but they were getting bored now, as he never fought back. He couldn't see the point anymore. She was gone why fight them. The door opened and Jamie walked in.
"Hello Gordon. How are we today?" he asked smiling sweetly.
"Like you care," replied Gordon angrily.
"Oh but I do. Well actually I don't. I was just being polite."
"What do you want Jamie?"
"I got what I wanted. I had my revenge on her and you. Oh and you know what the best bit is about it all," he said with a nasty smile.
"What?"
"I was the last man to ever touch and kiss her," he said and Gordon flew at him. He began punching Jamie taking all his anger out on him. Jamie's men soon pulled him off and gave him another beating. He fell to the floor breathing heavily and they left him to it.
Once he had regained his breath he stood up, moved to the door. He noticed that although the door was locked it had not been shut properly. He looked around the room and managed to locate a thin piece of wood he could use to wedge the door. If he was lucky, he may be able to break the lock and escape from this hellhole.
He peered out through the murky window on the door and saw some of the men taking stuff away. He guessed they were clearing out and were going to leave him to rot. That or come and shoot him but he wasn't going to hang around to find out.
Thunderbird 2 soared across the skies above the warehouse that was holding Gordon. Alan was monitoring the scanners when a faint signal caught his eye.
"There's a life sign out in the woods. It could be Gordon or Talli," said Alan.
"I'll try and get a little closer. See if you can get a visual Al," said Virgil adjusting his course to fly over the woods.
"FAB."
Everyone waited nervously. Each hoping it was Gordon or Talli. Alan studied the monitor closely as he finally received a picture. Scott had joined him and was studying the grainy image as well.
"Hold it there Virge," he said and he enhanced the image slightly. He was relieved to see it was Gordon crouched in the woods.
"It's Gordon but there is no sign of Talli with him."
"Let's go down and get him then," said Virgil turning Thunderbird 2 round so he could land it in a nearby clearing.
Brains stayed in the cockpit to contact Jeff and be prepared to make a quick get away if they needed it. The others all cautiously crept out of Thunderbird 2 and headed to where Gordon was hiding.
Before they could reach him there was a loud explosion throwing them all to the ground. Virgil crawled over to his wife.
"Are you ok honey?" he asked helping her up.
"I think so what about you?"
"Yeah I'm fine," he said and turned to Scott who was helping Alan up.
"You two ok?" he called.
"Yeah we'll live," replied Scott.
"Speak for yourself," retorted Alan rubbing his arm. Maddie walked over to him and gently pulled his hand away.
"I'll put a bandage on that when we get back to Thunderbird 2," she said kindly. Alan smiled at her.
They began searching once more when suddenly Maddie spotted a figure lying beside a tree.
"Over here guys," she called as she ran over to him.
Gordon was lying unconscious on the floor. Maddie could tell instantly that he had been beaten recently but was still breathing.
"Is he ok?" asked Alan.
"He will be once we get him to Thunderbird 2," she replied checking him over for any serious injuries. They could hear sirens in the distance. Someone must have reported the warehouse exploding. Alan raced off to get a stretcher and Maddie began to clean up some of the cuts and bruises to his body.
"Do you think Talli was still in the warehouse when it blew up?" asked Maddie.
"I don't know but I'm sure the authorities will be able to tell us," replied Scott not taking his eyes off his younger brother.
Alan came back with the stretcher and they soon had Gordon strapped onto it. They began the walk back to Thunderbird 2.
Once Gordon was settled aboard Thunderbird 2 Scott and Virgil went to find out what had happened. Alan stayed with Maddie in case Gordon woke up.
"How is he?" asked Alan.
"He has taken one hell of a beating but he will be ok. He should come round soon," she replied. There was a groan from the bed and they both looked over at Gordon.
"How are you feeling honey?" asked Maddie.
"Like I was hit by a bus," he replied. Alan sat down on the bed beside him wondering how to ask about Talli but Maddie beat him to it.
"Gordon. Do you know where Talli is?" she asked gently. Gordon looked up at her and they could both see the unshed tears in his eyes and knew it wasn't good.
"She's dead. He shot her right in front of me," he said fighting back the tears. Alan didn't know what to say so he just wrapped his arm round Gordon.
"I'm so sorry honey," said Maddie kneeling before him.
There was a noise behind them and Maddie looked up to see the others there.
"I will be back in a minute," she said and Gordon gave her a small nod. She stood up and looked over his shoulder at Alan.
"Will you be ok?" she asked mouthing the words to him. Alan nodded back at her then turned his attention back to Gordon.
Maddie walked over to the others and they left the sickbay.
"H-how is he?" asked Brains.
"Not good and I don't just mean physically," she replied.
"He knows she is dead then," said Scott and Maddie gave him a quizzical look.
"The Police found her body in the basement. It was pretty beaten up so they need to check her dental records," he explained.
"Was there evidence of a gunshot at all?" asked Maddie feeling sad for Gordon.
"Yeah the Medical Examiner said that was what killed her. Did Gordon tell you that?" asked Virgil moving closer to her.
"Yes he did and he really struggled just saying that," she replied.
"I had better call dad and let him know what is going on," said Scott.
"Just make sure someone is with Tin when she finds out. She was really close to Talli," said Maddie before heading back to the sickbay.
She paused in the doorway to see Gordon sitting exactly as she had left him. Her heart was breaking for him. She couldn't imagine her life without Virgil. Alan looked up at her and she could see he was unsure if he was doing the right thing. She then noticed that Gordon's head had dropped slightly so it was resting on Alan's shoulder. She gave him a reassuring smile and then entered the room. She carried on cleaning his cuts and bruises as he slowly drifted off to sleep on Alan's shoulder.
Gordon stood in his room struggling to do his tie up. He hated the things and only wore them if he absolutely had to. It was the funeral today and Gordon wasn't sure he could get through it. He threw the tie onto the bed and ran out of his room. The others saw him run along the beach and each stood up to go after him but Becca held her hand up.
"Let me. I think I know what is bothering him," she said before turning and going after him.
She soon found him in his usual spot watching the waves roll in and out.
"Can I sit down?" she asked softly.
"It's not my beach," he replied looking away. She sat down beside him not saying anything. She wanted to give him a chance to say something first.
"I'm not going," he said finally.
"I know how you feel."
"Do you?" he asked accusingly.
"Yes maybe not in quite the same way as you but I do remember not wanting to go to my dad's funeral," she said trying to fight back the tears. It still hurt to think she would never see her dad again.
"Why did you?" he asked turning to look at her.
"Because deep down I knew I had to. It was my final chance to say goodbye and I had to take it. Seeing all the people there made me realize just how much he was loved. Plus I had the support of your dad and Scott to get me through it," she said. Gordon didn't say a word but she could tell he was thinking about what she said.
"I'm not going to force you to go Gords or be angry if you don't and neither will anyone else. We love you and just want to be there for you."
"I know," he said quietly looking down at the sand. She stood up. He then stood up beside her.
"I'm going but can you do me a favour?" he asked.
"Anything."
"Can you do my tie for me please?"
"Sure and remember there are three people on this island who know exactly how you feel. Maybe talking to one of them might help," she said as they walked back up to the house.
Gordon sat in the church with his hands tightly clasped together. He had Alan on one side and his dad on the other. The rest of the family sat around him. The number of people who had turned up to say goodbye had surprised him. Becca was right he did need to be here. He looked up to see Dom approaching the front. He took a deep breath and began a heartfelt emotional speech.
"As I look out at all the faces before me it makes me glad to see so many people here to honour such a wonderful person. The first time I met Talli she was a little girl whose life had been torn apart by a horrific accident. Slowly she came out of her shell and became the sweet and determined person we all know and love," he paused for a second and then continued.
"She followed in my footsteps to become a physio and a brilliant one at that. I'm sure her many patients that I see before me would agree." There was a lot of nods and agreement from the people in the church.
"I have always looked on her as the daughter I never had. She was a kind and loving person who would do anything for anyone. She was also one of the most stubborn and determined people I know," he paused again but this time it was to wipe the tears from his eyes.
"One my happiest moments was the day she told me she had met the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. Luckily, he felt the same way too. I only wish they had had more time together but at least she died knowing she was loved," he paused once more and glanced over at Gordon. There were tears in his sad green eyes but none fell. Dom choked back a sob and finished up.
"My life and the lives of many people here were blessed by having her in them. I will always remember and love you Talli. Never will we forget the love you gave us."
The rest of the service passed in a blur for Gordon and before he knew it, they were at the graveyard watching the coffin being lowered into the ground. Someone handed him a white rose but he had no idea who. He watched as various people threw dirt and roses onto the coffin including various members of his family. He was the last one to go and finally he approached.
"I love you and I always will. You will always be in my heart and I will never forget you," he said choking back a sob and then he gently threw the white rose down. The rain began to fall as he turned back to his family.
Jeff approached his son and placed his arm around him. He knew just how hard today had been for him. He could still remember Lucy's funeral. Gordon hadn't shrugged him off so he tightened his grip a little and guided him to the car.
"Let's get you home son," he said and Gordon nodded. As they approached the car, a woman stopped in front of them. Jeff felt Gordon tense beside him but had no idea who this woman was.
"May I have a word with you Gordon?" she asked politely.
"I have nothing to say to you," replied Gordon angrily and he walked around her. The rest of the family followed him.
"Please," she begged and Gordon stopped. He turned back to look at her and could see tears pooling in her eyes.
"You have two minutes," he said and they walked away from the others. The rest of the family stayed by the car waiting for Gordon to return.
Authors Note: So who is the mystery woman and what does she want to talk about? What happened to Jamie? Will he get away with killing Talli. Find out soon and please review.
