Author's Note – The sequel to Commitment has been something I have been toying with for some time. However it has taken until now for the storyline to really beckon to me and to coin a phrase I have now decided to adopt the attitude "what the hell". No matter what you do the critics do as they do best. I hope you enjoy the story as it unfolds. Thanks to my friend Sue for her suggestions. By the way those who have not read Commitment may need to do so before commencing this story. Yours in writing … mcj
POSSESSIONS
A Thunderbird Fiction Story by "MCJ" Australia
Disclaimer – I acknowledge the characters of the original Thunderbirds show do not belong to me however I thank those who created them and allow me to use them for this story. Some characters in the story are my own and have been drawn from "Commitment". I acknowledge the character of "Margo Marin" in this story is the character created by Lady Viva and I thank her from the bottom of my heart for permitting me to use her to enhance this story.
THE PROLOGUE
The gavel lingered in the air for what seemed like hours before he crashed it down on the mahogany bench with an unmistakeable finality.
His eyes were unwavering and his authoritative voice thundered across the sparsely packed courtroom.
"APPLICATION DENIED."
There was a complete, utter and disbelieving silence.
Mark Washington gasped with relief and crossed himself.
Adelaide Washington burst into tears and buried her head in his chest.
Their Attorney nodded with satisfaction.
His Attorney looked at the Judge in disbelief.
His Father placed a protective arm about his shoulders.
His brothers shook their heads at each other in the galley.
But as for him …
He simply looked blankly across the courtroom and pictured the toddler with the curly brown hair, signature dark blue eyes and magical Tracy smile.
His son.
Their son.
The product of their former love.
And total lust for each other.
She said he was Mark Washington's son.
The product of their undying love.
And family stability.
He knew she was lying.
She knew he knew she was lying too.
Daniel Mark Washington was a Tracy son.
And he was too devastated to react at all.
CHAPTER ONE – A MAN WITH NO OPTION BUT TO FORGET