Chapter 28- The Surprise Christmas Present

There is talk of abuse and neglect in this chapter.


"Lady Lucille to Tracy Island come in."

"Tracy Island here" Tin-Tin replied

"Permission to land"

"Granted"

"Is Virgil around?"

"Yes, still in bed is was injured earlier today. Why?"

"I need medical assistance. Is Abby around?"

"No"

"I have her brother and he needs medical attention like a week ago,"

Tin-Tin realised how important that she got Virgil up as Virgil could sleep through anything except the klaxon. "VIRGIL, SCOTT NEEDS YOU NOW!" that somehow got Virgil up and he headed towards infirmary whilst Tin-Tin took Abby down to the beach so she didn't find out what was happening with her brother. Eddie was put on a IV drip and was only fed soup as he couldn't keep solid food down.

Scott was sat down in the infirmary talking to Virgil but keeping an eye on Eddie. "Whe…where… am... I?"

"Eddie, you are on our Island in the infirmary do remember what you told me in the park?"

"Sort of I told you and then you took me back to the house I ate but I was ill later. After that I don't know what happened."

It was Christmas day and Eddie was released from the infirmary longs he is careful. Jeff was on the phone regarding the paper that Scott took to the mainland and it seems to have been processed so as of Christmas day Abby and Eddie are Tracy's. "Scott my office now" Jeff asked

"What's up?"

"We have two new Tracy's"

"That was quick"

The family was sat in the living room Lucy and Violet on the floor so they could show the rest of the family what they had achieved. Presents were exchanged. But somehow Virgil was missing "Where is Virgil?" Alan asked

"Coming up from the infirmary" Scott replied but everyone else looked puzzled at him but Jeff and Tin-Tin knew who/ what was happening Abby looked so lonely just wishing her brother was here or she could call him but after what happened last time she does dare to do it again. Abby was getting up to leave the room when Scott puts Lucy on her lap "Sit don't worry there is two surprises for you."

"I just want my brother" Abby said as she started to cry she put Lucy back on the floor and ran from the room.

"Abby if you had stayed in the room and waited a you would have seen what surprise 1 was. Come on. If you ever want to talk or I know it sounds crazy but a hug just come to me alright I know it has been hard." Scott and Abby headed back to the living room.

"Alright Virg."

Abby was sat playing with Violet and Lucy "Hello." Abby recognised the voice from a mile away. She shot up and looked around realising everyone was looking at her but she didn't care.

"EDDIE!" Both siblings hugged each other like they never seen each other since they were separated on the dreadful day. "Everyone this is my younger brother Eddie who I have to thank Virgil, Scott and I believe John for getting us back together." As Abby was talking Eddie went a green colour in the face and ran from the room and Virgil went after him. "Scott what is wrong with my brother."

"I will tell you later." A few minutes later both Virgil and Eddie walk back in.

"Now as you know we have had a friend of Tin-Tin stay with us and each day, week, month we learn something new about her but there is a reason why Abby's brother is here not only to make Abby happy again. Both Scott and John had widened my eyes to see that both needed a friendly welcoming home instead of getting passed around families and becoming ill because of it. So, we have decided to adopt them and as of today, they are official Tracy's. All I have to say is WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!" Everyone was surprised and happy that they had two new members. Jeff also realised that he needed to tell Eddie about IR he thought he would do it now. "Eddie there is a secret that everyone on this island has you must not tell anyone. Have you heard of International Rescue?"

"Who hasn't. I think they rescued me when we lost our parents"

"Well WE are International Rescue and yes we did rescue you went you lost your parents."

"Thanks for taking our parents away from us. I have been passed around family after family each one hitting me not feeding me not helping with my medical conditions. AND WHY SHOULD I LIVE WITH THE FAMILY WHO STARTED ALL THIS!" Eddie shouted

"EDDIE. EDDIE." Abby shouted as she went after her brother down to the beach which she ended up on after Mr Tracy had yelled at her.

"Eddie. This family is loving and caring when I went back to my old foster home I knew Scott was upset about it but he did as I asked and took me home. I was not even there for a day when Taylor started to hit me and kick me until I could not move anymore. Whilst living with the Tracy's they gave me a special watch that I could call or send an emergency beacon to Thunderbird 5 I did that just before I passed out in a pool of my blood. John sent off the klaxon which is the alarm Jeff sent Emily and Tin-Tin came as they knew me the best. Once they saw how back of shape I was in Mr Tracy shut down and that is completely shut down IR. Gordon spent every day with me until I had a go at him and told him to spend more time with his family which by the way didn't go down well. Gordon was helping me with physio which still causes me problems. They will do anything for you. Scott has even told me if I want to talk or even a hug just ask him if he was not busy. See."

Eddie began to realise that they did all they could and now they just wanted to help them try and get their lives back together after everything they have been through.

"I see why Scott told me to call them all by their first name except their dad. Do you think they will have me after I yell at Mr Tracy?"

"Of course, they will all the times I yell at them cry in their arms and I am still here. Next thing is to get use to is the klaxon going off at weird times of night/morning. Come on."


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