The Tracy women Part 1 Maddie
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Chapter 5 A Dilemma
Everyone was watching the screens. Praying that Thunderbird 2 would pull up. Maddie suddenly raced off to where John and Gordon were. The others soon followed.
"One minute to impact. Come on Virge wake up," yelled Scott in a last ditch attempt to get through to Virgil. The others had now joined up with John and Gordon. Maddie was hugging John. John turned his head away. He couldn't watch his brother crash.
"He's up," yelled Alan.
"What," said Jeff looking out. Thunderbird 2 had risen just enough to land it on the runway. She landed with a bump and screeched down it. John and Gordon activated all the hoses which pumped foam onto the huge machine. She finally came to a stop in front of the hangar doors. Everyone raced outside to meet up with Scott. They opened the doors and John and Gordon entered in the protective suits. Jeff held Scott back. A few seconds later they came out again carrying an unconscious Virgil. Maddie raced over to them.
"Ok lets get him up to the sick bay. Stat," she said taking charge. They all helped to get him to the sick bay and laid him down on one of the beds. Maddie tied her long blond hair up and got to work. Before the others realised what was going on they had been ushered out of the room. Scott tried to go back in. Jeff put his arm out to stop him.
"Let them work son. Why don't you go get changed," he said.
"What about Virgil?" asked Scott looking at the door.
"He is in good hands. Maddeline will let us know if anything is wrong."
"Ok dad. I do need a shower," he said and headed off. Jeff herded the others towards the lounge. Each one was worried and kept looking towards the entrance for a sign of Maddie or Brains. He had stayed to help. John sat holding his grandmother's hand. He could tell she was worried. Gordon sat with Tintin. Jeff was behind his desk talking to Alan and Kyrano had gone to make some drinks.
About half an hour later Scott came in. He looked a little more relaxed.
"Any news," he asked looking to his father.
"Not yet son."
"Well no news is good news as they say," said John. A figure entered the room. Everyone looked up.
"How is he?" asked Jeff.
"He will be fine. He took a nasty knock to the back of the head and hit the front on the steering wheel. He has mild concussion and will have a headache for a few days."
"Is he awake?" asked John.
"He was but I have given him some heavy duty painkillers so he will be out for a while. Do you guys want to see him?"
"Yes please," said Scott. They all followed her back down to the sick bay. Brains was sat at the desk writing. Apart from the bandage round his head Virgil looked fine. Scott breathed a sigh of relief. He had been really worried about Virgil. They were really close.
"Brains I will stay with Virgil now. I'm sure you want to check out Thunderbird 2," said Maddie walking over to him.
"Tthankyou. I will," he said getting up and leaving the room.
"Wait up Brains," yelled John going after him. Gordon and Jeff soon followed. Kyrano and Mrs Tracy disappeared to the kitchen leaving just Scott and Maddie with Virgil. Scott took the seat beside the bed.
"He will be ok Scott," she said touching his shoulder.
"Yeah. I just worry. You know this isn't the first time he has been shot at," said Scott. There was a tremor in his voice.
"I know he told me. Do we know anything about the planes that did?"
"No. Alan was looking in to it. I wonder how much damage Thunderbird 2 sustained?"
"A fair bit given the way she skidded down the runway. I saw she still had her landing gear up."
"Yeah Virgil didn't have enough time to get them down. Man he will be angry if she is badly hurt. She's his baby."
"Yeah but I'm sure Thunderbird 1 is yours. So when do I get to see all of these?"
"Whenever you want. How about I show you Thunderbird 1 tomorrow if Virge is better?"
"Ok cool. I can't wait," she said smiling at him. Scott was a cute guy. He can be a little bossy but he is a good guy deep down and she could see he truely loved his brother. At the thought of Virgil she smiled and looked down at him. Oh god she thought am I falling for Virgil. No it's just concern as he is hurt.
"My head," groaned Vigil.
"Hi bro," said Scott.
"Hey. Does your head still hurt really hurt?" she asked taking his hand to check his pulse.
"A bit. Feels like I had way too much to drink," he said smiling up at the beautiful Dr. He didn't know if it was the head injury or her hand on his wrist that made him feel so hot.
"Do you want a drink?" she asked.
"Yes please," he said and Scott passed her a cool glass of water. She helped him guide the glass to his lips. He took a few sips then she removed the glass. He yawned.
"Go back to sleep honey," she said. "I will be here all night if you need me. Scott is going to bed."
"I am," he said indignantly.
"Yes you are. You are tired. You need to sleep. I think I can handle your little brother for one night," she said grinning. Virgil gave her a smile and then closed his eyes. Scott reluctantly stood up.
"Night bro," he said looking back to see his younger brother had fallen asleep again.
"He will be fine. If anything changes I will call you ok. I promise. Now get some sleep. You may be needed on a rescue tomorrow."
"Ok. Thanks," he said and hugged her. It was something he didn't usally do but he owed a lot to Maddie. She smiled and watched him leave. She then walked back over to her patient.
The next morning and Maddie found John beside her.
"Hi. Are you ok?" she asked. He looked tired.
"Yeah. I couldn't sleep. I was worried about Virgil. Seeing Thunderbird 2 come down like that really scared me. There was so much smoke. I thought he was dead. Maddie could see the tears in his eyes. She pulled him into her arms.
"It's ok John. He is fine," she said soothingly. She held him for a while. He had always been quiet and kept his emotions in check. She could tell that hadn't changed. He finally pulled away just as Scott came in.
"Hi guys. How's the patient?" he asked.
"Much better," said Maddie.
"Hey I can talk you know," said a voice.
"Hey bro. You been awake long?" asked John wondering how much had been heard.
"Long enough John. I am ok," he said with feeling. John knew Virgil had heard them and was trying to reassure John.
"Ready for a fun day Maddie?" asked Scott.
"Yeah just let me change and I will be with you," she replied getting up.
"Where you two off to?" asked Virgil.
"I'm showing her the best Thunderbird craft," said Scott grinning.
"Hey you can't take her up to Thunderbird 5," said John.
"No I think he is going to show her what's left of mine. How is she by the way?" asked Virgil.
"Ok. Brains said it should take about a week and no I'm not showing her that mess or the tin can in the sky."
"Hey," they both replied in unison.
"Well. When I see Thunderbird 2 it has to be with her pilot and I hope your dad will let me see Thunderbird 5 too. Apparently Gordon is showing me Thunderbird 4 this afternoon. I will keep checking on you though and John has graciously offered to keep you company. Well till he swaps with Alan anyway."
"You don't have to do that John," said Virgil.
"I do bro. We hardly ever have a chance to chat. I'm looking forward to it. Get lost you two," he said.
"Ok. Call me if you need me and I will come right back," she said and they left.
Later that day and Alan was back. John and Virgil had had a great morning together. Maddie had enjoyedseeing Thunderbirds 1 and 4. She was back in sick bay with Virgil who was feeling a lot better.
"You can get up tomorrow if you want," she said sitting on the bed beside him.
"Great. I hate being in here."
"Thanks a lot."
"Hey I didn't mean it like that."
"Yeah sure," she said getting up. He took her hand and pulled her back down. The action caused Maddie to lose her balance and she landed on his chest. She gazed up at him and into those gorgeous eyes and knew she was melting. He lowered his head and kissed her. It was gentle at first and then became more passionate. Maddie knew she shouldn't be doing this but she couldn't stop it. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer. The two broke away as the door opened and Scott came in. Maddie lept off the bed and moved away.
"Hi guys," said Scott grinning. He knew what they were doing.
"I am going to let John know how you are Virgil," she said and fled the room.
"I bet you're feeling better now bro," said Scott still grinning.
"Uh yeah. I couldn't help it. She is gorgeous," said Virgil still smiling. Scott just laughed.
Maddie called John up.
"Hi," he said.
"Hey. Just wanted to let you know Virgil is much better."
"Oh that's great. Are you ok. You look a little flushed?"
"Yeah. Just hot. I'm not used to all this heat. So you missing us?" she asked changing the subject.
"Yeah. I miss you."
"Yeah. I miss you too."
"You do?"
"Of course. You are my friend. One of my best friends. Even though we have only been with each other a few days. Why did you have to go back early?"
"We had a couple of communication issues. Alan is not good with them."
"Will you come back again?"
"Possibly. Why you missing me that much?"
"No cheeky. You are my ally against this lot."
"Is that all I am."
"No you are my friend too. You are like my brother."
"Oh," he said sadly.
"John whats the matter."
"Oh uh it's nothing," he said trying to sound normal.
"No it's not. What are you trying to tell me John?"
"I think I may have feelings for. Oh it doesn't matter. Honestly."
"John do you have feelings for me. You know like as a girlfriend?" she asked shocked. He hesitated for a second then replied hesitantly.
"Yes."
Maddie felt her legs give way and she sank to the floor. How could things be so bad. Her best friend had feelings for her and she was falling for her brother. Oh man was she in trouble. She felt dizzy and sick.
"Maddie," called John but she didn't reply. She just sat there.
Authors Note: I couldn't do it. I wanted Virgil to live but no one was reviewing so I was tempted to kill him off. What will Maddie do now. Will she stay with Virgil or pick John. Or will she stay away from them both.