Early Christmas special! The story is almost finished. One more adventure and I'm drawing this story to a close. I might draw out the final in two parts though. So hang tight for a little while longer!
Sybil wakes up slightly when she hears the door next to hers open and close. Realizing the time, Virgil must be getting ready to leave. Sighing, she snuggles deeper into the comfort of her blanket. She can't help but smile sleepily when an arm tightens around her from behind. Scott buries his head in her neck, tickling her skin as he sighs before settling down.
After sneaking into her room earlier that night, he had fallen asleep as they snuggled. Sybil couldn't bare to rouse him. He just looked way too peaceful and besides, she was comfortable in his arms. So she blissfully falls asleep again.
A couple of hours later, Alan, who just got back from checking up on John, nearly tackles Tin Tin as he spots her standing in front of Sybil's bedroom door, about to go in. "Alan! What are you doing?" she grumbles, surprised and annoyed at his weird behavior.
"Saving you from embarrassment." he explains, pulling her with him for breakfast. "How so?" she wonders. "Well I just went to wake up Scott, but he was not in his room. Seeing as I didn't see him anywhere else… Well…" he explains, letting her fill in the blanks. Tin Tin blushes. "Oh dear. Well then I do have to thank you. I guess the days of just barging in are over."
Sybil breathes in relief as she hears the voices fade away. She looks back when Scott rolls over on his back, stretching with a tired groan before opening his eyes. He blinks as he realizes he's not in his room and grins when meets Sybil's eyes. "If this isn't the best Christmas present I ever had, then I don't know what is."
Sybil blushes at his sweet talk, burying her face in her pillow to hide it. She can hear Scott chuckle next to her as he reaches out, running his fingers through her hair soothingly. "Come on sweetheart. We should get out. Can't have you missing out on Christmas." he urges with an excited smile. She hides one of her own at hearing the new nickname.
"Five more minutes." she smiles into the pillow as she tests his patience. Apparently, it's not a lot on days like these because before she knows it, her comforter is gone. "Hey!" she squeaks, turning to glare at him playfully. She finds him next to her and watches as he bends down, picking her up bridal style. She wraps her arms around his neck.
"Milady." he nods, looking down at her. She can't help but let a silly grin slip. He then proceeds to carry her to her bathroom, only setting her down on the edge of the sink. "I thought you were in a hurry." she tries as he stands there staring down at her for a long moment.
"I realized that I can afford to smuggle a minute or two." he tells her, leaning in until his hot breath tickles her lips. "Oh? By what authority?" she questions teasingly. "My own." he replies, reaching up to rest his hands on the bare skin of her thighs below her nightdress.
Her breath quickens. "You sir, have a double agenda." she tells him pointedly before her breath hitches as his hands slide up further, disappearing underneath her dress to rest on her hips.
He pulls her against him, standing in-between her legs. "If you have any objections…" he whispers against her lips. "You can take them elsewhere." he finishes before claiming her lips. She fists his t-shirt as she tries to pull him as close as she can.
Sadly they do have to cut things short as the family is indeed waiting for everyone to gather. So, albeit reluctantly, Scott sneaks back into his own room, leaving Sybil to shower and making sure his own is nice and cold.
"Merry Christmas everyone~!" Sybil calls out as everyone gathers at the breakfast table. Everyone but Virgil, who is still on his way to pick up the lucky child.
"Merry Christmas Sybil!" Gordon calls. "Merry Christmas dear." Grandma adds. "Are you ready for a proper Christmas celebration?" Alan wonders. Sybil nods with excitement. "Yes, I'm fully prepared to let myself be sucked into a full American Christmas experience." she declares, gathering herself a bun and some cheese.
"Good." Jeff nods. "Now, I want everyone to dress up nice before Virgil gets back hear you here. So eat up everyone. Today will be a busy, but fun day." he tells everyone.
After breakfast, everyone makes for their rooms. Sybil takes her dress and joins Tin Tin in hers so they can help each other get ready. For this occasion, she's willing to do her best on her looks.
They have put on their dresses when there is a knock on the door. "Who is it?" Tin Tin calls out. "It's just grandma." they hear a call from the other sider of the door. "Come on in grandma!" Tin Tin urges, letting the elder lady enter.
"Oh my, how nice you two look." she compliments, making them both smile. "Do you have everything you need?" she asks. "I think so grandma. We only have to do our hair and we'll be out." Sybil tells the woman.
Grandma nods. "Okay. Just give me a shout though if you do need anything. By the way… It was just on the news: The bank just besides Harman's was robbed last night. I heard the robbers made off with six million dollars of gold." she tells them, making Tin Tin and Sybil share a look.
"Well, they sure must be having a grand Christmas." Sybil remarks, shaking her head. "And the owner of that bank a very bad one." Tin Tin adds, making grandma nod in agreement. "Well, I'll leave you girls to it." she says, leaving them to themselves.
Alone again, Tin Tin starts curling Sybil's hair in front of Tin Tin's vanity. She smiles cheekily at the women through the mirror. "Now that I've got you to myself again, I need to ask; How was your weekend in New York really?" Tin Tin asks, wanting answers.
Sybil blushes slightly. "Well, it was fun." she says, making Tin Tin rise a brow. "Obviously." she states with a slight roll of her eyes. "Okay, okay." Sybil shushes her. "It was very romantic and Scott was very sweet. I'm…really happy that he finally asked me to be his girlfriend." she blushes, rubbing her arm shyly.
Tin Tin smiles widely. "You're not the only one. It took him long enough. I've been rooting for you guys for months." Tin Tin confesses. "You two are perfect for each other." she laughs, hugging Sybil around her shoulders from behind.
Sybil can't help but laugh with her. "I didn't realize you have been so anxious about it." she chuckles, making Tin Tin huff. "Are you kidding me? It's been so frustrating to see you two swooning at each other without either of you making a move. And now…you two sleep in the same bed." she gushes, growing red herself.
"Tin Tin!" Sybil scolds, trying to hide her face in embarrassment. "Sorry. Sorry. I couldn't help myself." Tin Tin says, trying to compose herself. "Gosh. Don't tell me our relationship is going to be scrutinized from A to Z." Sybil dreads.
"You two are surrounded by a tight packed family. Of course everyone will follow your every move. But, we're all happy for you, so we try to leave you two be as much as we can manage." Tin Tin reassures Sybil.
"There." she breathes, giving the final twist to Sybil's hair. "You are so pretty." she tells the woman, making her smile. "Thank you. Now what do you want to do with your hair, and how can I help?" Sybil offers, getting up from her seat at the vanity.
All finished, they make their way back to the living room to see the men all gathered around the TV. "Did we miss something?" Sybil asks, looking at the newscast curiously.
Scott turns to her, smiling brightly when he sees how nice she looks. Getting to his feet, he takes both of her hands, rubbing his thumbs over the back of them as he smiles down at her fondly. "You really look like a million bucks Sybil." he compliments, kissing her temple before guiding her to the sofa. Sybil smiles brightly at the attention.
"It looks like a couple of robbers found their way onto the rocket, holding the gifts for the children of the hospital. They were out cold and easily apprehended." he explains, throwing an arm over the back of the sofa casually.
"That's good to hear. Grandma told us about the robbery." Sybil smiles. "Looks like Christmas got a little more exciting." Scott nods in agreement.
"Did Virgil pick up the lucky winner yet?" Tin Tin asks, curious to know who their guest will be. "He's on his way back now. Nick is the boy's name. Let's give him a warm welcome when he gets here." Jeff tells her before turning to Sybil.
"Will you please go fetch Penelope from downstairs Sybil? She is just flying in." he asks, just when they hear a jet approaching. Sybil smiles excitedly, happy to see her aunt again. It's been a while since she's seen her. "Sure thing Mr. Tracy." she tells him, happily skipping out of the room to fetch her aunt.
Some hours later, after eating their full, caroling, unpacking gifts, some more eating and caroling and a big surprise from Brains, who managed to douse the area around the house in snow, the party is slowly winding down and they all retired to bed.
The next morning, Sybil watches from the window as Jeff, fully dressed up in a Santa costume talks to little Nick outside. The outfit gave his sons quite a laugh to be frank, especially when he insisted that everyone should call him Santa. True to his role, he promised to grant the boy one more wish.
"What do you think he'll go for?" Scott wonders before snickering as he presses the nose of the large reindeer on Sybil's new sweater. It starts to flash red along side giving off bell sounds. Sybil swats his hand away in embarrassment before shrugging. "We'll just have to wait and see." she hums.
Soon though, Jeff gives Alan the order to launch Thunderbird 3. "Told you!" the youngest brother cheers at Gordon before disappearing into the floor, couch and all.
They watch as the boy looks on in awe as the launch proceeds without a hitch. "It's nice to show someone less fortunate a good time." Virgil smiles at the look on the boy's face while he picks at a leftover cake.
Lady Penelope steps up to stand next to Sybil, watching the scene with a smile on herself before reaching out to the woman beside her, clasping onto her hand. "How are you holding up dear?" she asks her quietly, knowing this is her first Christmas without her father there.
Sybil understands the meaning of the question and smiles softly. "I'm okay aunt Penny. I miss him, but… I'm happy. I really am." Sybil tells her, smiling wider when Scott pulls her closer, leaving a kiss in her hair. He's glad she's happy and that she likes spending this holiday in their company.
Her aunt watches them fondly. "That good to hear dear." she smiles. She's happy that Sybil found a place to call home, with people she cares about. It's amazing how well she fits in with this family. It was the best choice she made this year, by calling in a favor with Jeff. Penelope turns to look outside at the slowly melting snow and smiles to herself, pleased how things worked out.