Gabriella

Disclaimer: Please see Chapter 20.

Thanks for the reviews. So sorry for the delay but I fell down the stairs on monday and sprained my ankle and wrist. It's a little hard to type with one one hand but I have finally finished. This chapter is dedicated to Little Miss Bump as she is not very well. Hope you feel better soon honey. Well on with the story.

Chapter 26: Wedding Bells.

"Would you like to invite him to the island honey?" asked Jeff.

"I guess. What about International Rescue?" she asked. She knew how awkward it had been when Cole was here before.

"Well he probably already knows," replied Jeff and everyone looked up at him in confusion.

"Lloyd is Agent 79," said Jeff turning to John.

"I knew he sounded familiar," said John. He could remember talking to him.

"Yes and I believe he did tell Tate about it in case something happened to him."

"So he already knows then, excellent," said Virgil. Jeff looked over at his eldest child who had remained silent throughout.

"What do you think Scott? Would you like to see Tate again?" he asked.

"Huh, oh yeah sure great," replied Scott distractedly.

"So did you want to call him then Gabby?" asked Jeff.

"Uh I'm not sure. I mean we have only been on one date. It's kinda rushing things."

"You won't get any time with him if he comes anyway," said Gordon with a grin. Tate the great as he was known was hilarious and Gordon was looking forward to seeing him again.

"Definitely not. Wasn't he the one who taught you some great pranks?" asked Alan.

"Yes he was. How he didn't get expelled I don't know," said John grinning.

"You gotta call him Gabs," said Gordon.

"Oh alright then. I will call him but just to shut you lot up," she said smiling.

"Love you sis," said Gordon slinging his arm around her.

"You would," she replied shrugging him off so she could call Tate.

"Let's go for a walk bro," said Virgil. He had noticed the strange look on his older brother's face and wanted to find out what was going on.

"Ok then," replied Scott and they strolled off.

They strolled along the beach together in silence. Finally Virgil spoke.

"Scott do you have a problem with Gabby dating Tate?"

"Not really," he replied.

"So why do you look like Alan has just crashed Thunderbird 1 then?" asked Virgil.

"I'm just annoyed that dad seems to accept Gabby dating someone so easily," he replied sinking down onto the sand.

"Is this you being overprotective big brother or is this because you think dad wouldn't readily accept you dating?" asked Virgil sitting down beside him.

"The second one," said Scott quietly.

"Have you actually told dad that you are dating Macey yet?" asked Virgil and grinned at the shocked look that crossed his brother's face.

"How did you know?" he asked.

"I'm your brother and your best friend Scott. You can't keep anything from me," he replied with a grin.

"It works both ways bro just remember that."

"So I'm guessing that dad has no idea about Macey then?"

"Nope."

"You need to tell him Scott."

"I know but she has no idea about International Rescue. If a relationship between us is going to work. She needs to know and I can't see dad letting me tell her," replied Scott watching the waves crash in and out.

"You don't know that Scott. I mean it is not as if we are talking about some random girl here. Macey is one of Gabby's best friends and she went through all the security checks before she joined Tracy Industries. If you really care about her Scott, just talk to dad. He might surprise you."

"You and Gabby are more alike then you realize," said Scott with a smile.

"Huh?"

"She said something pretty similar to me a while back."

"So why didn't you take her advice then?"

"Because I'm an idiot," admitted Scott.

"You said it bro," replied Virgil with a cheeky grin.

"Watch it you or next time Kerrie is on the island. I will be telling her a few stories about you," threatened Scott.

"Just go and talk to dad," said Virgil standing up.

"I will and thanks bro," said Scott. Virgil just grinned and strolled off.

Scott strolled out onto the balcony where his father sat enjoying a drink.

"Hi dad. Mind if I join you?" he asked.

"No of course not son, sit down," replied Jeff smiling at his eldest son. He knew something was bothering him and he had a pretty good idea what it was.

"Something on your mind son?" he asked.

"Uh yeah there is actually," he replied wondering how to broach the next part. Jeff could see Scott's dilemma and decided to make it easy for him.

"Could this have something to do with a friend of Gabby's perhaps?" asked Jeff with a smile. Scott's eyes widened in surprise.

"How did you find out?" he asked.

"I saw how you looked at her last time we were at the office. You love her don't you?"

"I think so but I have been so mean to her lately. She probably hates me," he said with a sigh.

"If she cares as much as you do. She will understand when you tell her the truth."

"What?" asked Scott looking more stunned.

"I knew the first day I met your mother that she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. It doesn't always happen like that but when you do meet the one, you should never let them go. I almost did with your mother. Don't make that mistake Scott. You might not be so lucky."

"Wow," was all he could respond with.

"Scott if you love her as much as I think you do then go ahead and tell her. I think you will find she has already guessed or at least has some idea about who we are," he said smiling at his son.

"I really do dad and like you I fell for her the moment she opened the door to me," he said smiling.

"Then go call her son," he said and Scott quickly left. Jeff smiled and walked over to the edge.

"I miss you Luce," he said quietly.

The weekend was soon over and Gabby was once more back in New York. Macey had been away visiting her Uncle so Scott hadn't been able to talk to her yet. Jeff had allowed Scott a couple of days leave to go and see her.

He walked up to the office and was surprised to see her desk empty. He then heard voices from Gabby's door and realized she must be with his sister. He paused at the door when he realized they were talking about him.

"So you heard from Scott lately?" asked a voice he recognised as his sister's.

"No but to be honest I didn't really expect to," replied Macey.

"Why not. I thought there was something between you two?"

"There is, was. Come on Gabs it was never going to work. He lives thousands of miles away on an island. Your own family don't even know about us."

"Virgil knows," replied Gabby.

"Yeah but he's the only one. I'm just a lowly secretary Gabby. How is it ever going to work between us?"

"Well for starters you're a P.A not a secretary and Scott wouldn't care what you did for a living anyway. What matters is that you are a sweet, kind, caring person who is crazy about my big brother. Who in turn is a complete idiot for not realizing that."

"She's right," he said entering the room. Macey turned and stared at Scott in shock.

"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I came to see you, we need to talk," he replied.

"Macey why don't you take the rest of the day off. I can handle things here," said Gabby smiling at them.

"Ok. Thanks Gabs," she replied and walked out with Scott.

Gabby grinned and then got back down to work.

Scott and Macey headed to her apartment. She lived next door to Gabby now. The apartment had been part of the deal when she took the job at Tracy Industries. Macey had guessed that Gabby may have had something to do with it but it was great being so close to her best friend.

"So what do you want Scott?" she asked.

"I wanted to apologise for how I have been acting lately."

"It doesn't matter Scott. We both knew this was never going to work," she said sitting down on the couch.

"I don't want to lose you Macey. You mean too much to me," he said sitting beside her.

"So why have you been ignoring me then?" she asked.

"Because there are things about my life I couldn't tell you before so I thought it would be easier this way."

"So what changed?"

"I realized I couldn't live without you Macey," he said taking her hand. Macey just stayed silent allowing it all to sink in.

"There's something else too. I'm a member of International Rescue,"

"I kinda guessed that," she replied smiling at him.

"That's what dad said. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before but we have to be so careful with our identity."

"I understand Scott and I'm glad you told me but it doesn't change things between us," she said pulling her hand away from his.

"What do you mean Macey?" he asked feeling worried.

"There is no way this can work Scott. I live in New York and you live on an island. We would never see each other," she said standing up and moving to stare out of the window.

"Then marry me and move to the island," he said. Macey turned round and stared at him in shock.

"What?" she asked.

"Look I know I'm asking you to give up a lot, your home, your job but I can't imagine my life without you. I love you and I want to wake up with you by my side every morning," he said walking over to her. Macey now looked even more shocked.

"Did you just say you loved me?" she asked.

"Yes I did and I really do Macey," he said taking both her hands.

"I love you too Scott," she said smiling.

"Really?" he asked and she nodded.

"So will you marry me and move to the island?" he asked.

"Shouldn't you be on one knee?" she asked with a grin.

"I should also have a ring," he said sheepishly.

"It doesn't matter Scott, of course I will marry you and move to the island with you."

Scott pulled her into his arms and spun her around before kissing her deeply.

Later that day they reappeared in the office looking very loved up. Gabby grinned at them.

"You made up that's great," she said.

"Yeah and you need to find yourself a new P.A," said Macey with a grin.

"Why is that then?" she asked with a smile.

"Because we are getting married and Macey is moving to the island," said Scott. Gabby jumped up and hugged them both happily.

"That is so great but Scott you need to buy her a ring though," said Gabby lifting Macey's hand up.

"That's where we are heading to next. I just wanted to tell you first. Oh and I guess I better ring dad too," replied Scott.

Gabby just grinned and dialled the number for their Island home.

"Tracy residence Jeff Tracy speaking," he said.

"Hi dad," said Gabby smiling and activated the picture so they could see each other.

"Hello sweetie. Is everything ok?" he asked smiling at her.

"Yeah it's fine. I just have two people who would like a word with you," she explained and moved away from the screen. Scott then appeared before his father.

"Hello son," said Jeff.

"Hi dad. I have something to tell you," he said nervously.

"What is it son?"

"How do you feel about another daughter in law?"

"Are you and Macey getting married?"

"Yes we are dad."

"That's wonderful news son. I take it Macey will be moving to the island then."

"Uh yeah if that's ok with you Mr Tracy," replied Macey moving to stand by Scott.

"Of course it is and welcome to the family," said Jeff smiling at her.

"Well we are off to find a ring. Have a good day dad," said Scott.

"You too son," replied Jeff.

"Bye dad. I better start looking for a P.A," said Gabby with a smile.

"Ok honey. Speak to you later."

Two weeks later and Gabby was on her way to the island once more but this time she wasn't alone. Tate was coming back to the island with her to see the family again. They had just landed on the runway.

"You ready to meet the rabble?" asked Gabby.

"Yeah I can't wait," replied Tate smiling at her. They hadn't seen much of each other lately as they had both been busy working.

They both climbed out but Gabby reached back in to grab something. She quickly handed it to Tate who held it behind himself before anyone could notice.

"Trust me you will need it," she said noticing his questioning look.

"Thanks I think," he replied with a grin.

"Good luck. I'm going to join dad and Grandma."

She grinned at him and the walked quickly over to where they stood. Tate glanced around and heard noises from the bush to his left. He turned and fired soaking Alan who was hiding in it.

"Hey," he yelled angrily. Tate then swiftly turned and took out Gordon too.

"Virge, Scott be warned he is armed," yelled Gordon.

"How is he armed?" asked Alan. Tate ignored them and concentrated on locating Scott and Virgil.

"Gabby," said Gordon looking over at his sister who gave him a grin and a wave.

"Let's get her," said Alan and they advanced on their sister.

Gabby wisely moved so she was standing between her father and grandmother as they began heading towards the house. She turned back and gave both of her brothers a cheeky grin.

Scott and Virgil meanwhile were attacking Tate. Alan and Gordon soon joined in the fight and the five men eventually ended up in the pool.

Gabby meanwhile was chatting with the rest of the family in the lounge. Kyrano was handing out drinks to them all.

"Its good to have you back Miss Gabriella," said Kyrano.

"Will you ever call me Gabby?" she asked with a smile.

"Probably not," he replied smiling.

John's portrait began to flash. Jeff quickly checked to make sure Tate was still in the pool before answering the call.

"Go ahead John."

"Dad there is a hurricane headed your way. It should hit you at about 11pm and its looks like a big one," replied John.

"Ok son. We will begin preparations for protecting the island," replied Jeff.

"Sure dad. Might be wise to stay in the lounge tonight as well dad."

"I was just thinking that. Keep us updated on the storms progress son."

"FAB," said John and he signed off.

"Looks like we are in for a rough evening," said Grandma.

"I think you could be right," replied Jeff.

"I'll go get the boys dad," said Gabby walking out of the room.

Authors Note: So what will happen when the storm hits Tracy Island?