Flash Fiction Friday prompt 135: A Touch Of Faith. 382 words.
'Scott? It's a simple rescue.'
'I know, John. The answer is still no.'
'Have a touch of faith, Scott. Alan can do this.'
'I know he can, John. I know that. I just don't want him to. Not yet.'
…
'Scott? What about now? This one's an in-and-out one.'
I know, Virgil. The answer is still no.'
'Have some faith in Alan, he can do this.'
'I know he can, Virgil. I know, I just don't want him to. Not yet. Not yet.'
…
'Scott? Surely Alan can help with this on?'
'Not this time.'
'But Scott, you gotta let Alan loose sometime. You gotta trust him.'
'I trust him, Gordon. I really do. And I know he can handle himself.'
'Then why don't you let him show it!'
'Gords – now is not the time.'
'Then when will be, Scott?'
'Not now, Gordon.'
…
'Scott?'
'Yes, Al?'
'When can I start going out on rescues with you guys?'
'Alan, I just want…'
'Want what, Scott? Want to leave me behind and never let me be a Thunderbird?'
'God, no, Allie! I'd never want that for you!'
'Then when am I going to be good enough for you? I've aced all the sims. I got better scores than both Gordon and Virgil in some of them. When are you going to trust me like you trust our brothers? When are you going to show a little faith in me, Scott? When?'
'Al – I…I just want…I want you to have as normal a childhood for as long as possible. A decent one where you can be 14. I don't want you to have to see what we see, to live with what we do.'
'Well, newsflash, Scott. I live with it anyway. I see you all. And a childhood? When has my childhood ever been normal?'
'Alan…'
'Just forget it, Scott.'
'…'
'Well, that went well.'
'Thanks, John. Thanks very much.'
'He's right, you know.'
'I know.'
*Sigh*
'I know.'
…
'Ok. Everyone know what they're doing?'
'FAB, Scott.'
'FAB, Scott.'
'Oh, Just one more thing, everyone.'
'Yes?'
'Alan, you're with me.'
'I am?'
'You are.'
'ThankyouThankyouThankyou! You won't regret it! I prom…'
'Alan.'
'Oh, right. Sorry. I'm going.'
'Thunderbirds are go!'
…
'Scott?'
'Yes, Al?'
'Thank you for having faith in me.'
'I've always had faith in you, Allie. Always'
