The Tracy Women Part 1 Maddie

Disclaimer: The thunderbirds are not mine.

You will find out which one she wants I swear. I just like making you wait.

Chapter 7: Avoidance and Denial

The next morning Scott awoke and headed to the kitchen. There was no sign of Maddie.

"Good morning Scott," said his grandmother.

"Good morning grandma. Is Maddie up yet?" he asked.

"Oh yes. She and Tintin left early this morning for New York. They were going to get some medical supplies I believe," she replied laying some toast in front of Scott.

"Oh right. They going all day?"

"Yes I believe so. Why are you so interested Scott?"

"Oh no reason. I just wanted a quick word with Maddie," he said and ate his breakfast. Virgil soon joined him but didn't eat much. Scott could tell he was still angry about yesterday so he decided to let Virgil cool down.

A few hours later and Tintin and Maddie had finished their shopping. Maddie had been quiet all day and had barely touched her dinner. Tintin was getting worried. They were on their way home now and Maddie seemed to be worse.

"Maddie what is worrying you?" she asked.

"It doesn't matter," she replied.

"Yes it does. Has one of the boys upset you?"

"No but I have upset them."

"Virgil I take it."

"Yes and John."

"Wow. What did you do to upset both of them. It takes a lot to upset John."

"I know. Trust me I didn't want to but there was no way round it."

"Tell me what happened honey."

"Well Virgil and I kissed."

"Wow that's great isn't it."

"Well it was till I spoke to John."

"What happened with John then?"

"He told me he had feelings for me."

"Oh wow. Thats complicated."

"Yeah. I didn't know what to do. So I told Virgil nothing could happen."

"Is that what you want?"

"I don't know."

"It seems to me. You have to decide which one means more to you. Someone will get hurt either way Maddie. There is nothing you can do about it."

"Yeah I know," she said sighing they were now approaching the base.

"Does Scott know any of this?" asked Tintin.

"I don't know. Why?"

"Well he is heading our way and he looks pretty mad," she replied. Maddie looked out of the window and saw Scott. He did look pretty mad.

"Oh god. I can't face him right now," she groaned.

"When we land go out the back way and I will keep him busy ok."

"Thanks Tintin. You're the best," she said. As they landed Maddie snuck out the back and made for the house. She didn't meet anyone and hid in her bedroom.

"Hi Scott. Give me a hand will you," said Tintin.

"Hi Tintin. Where's Maddie?" he asked helping her carry the stuff.

"Gone in. She had a really bad headache Scott. She is going to try and sleep it off. Do not disturb her," she said forcefully and then went inside. Scott glared for a moment then went inside. He would speak to her later.

A whole week had passed before Scott had the chance to speak to her. They had been on lots of rescues and then Gordon had been injured so Maddie had been busy looking after him. Today had been quiet so he took his chance. The others were all at the pool. Virgil had been like a bear with a sore head the whole time. Maddie had avoided him at every cost. He also knew she hadn't spoken to John either.

"Maddie have you got a minute?" he asked entering the sick bay.

"Sure what is it Scott?" she replied looking up. Her face was pale and she looked awful.

"I know what happened between you and Virgil and I also know what John told you."

"You do?"

"Yes. What are you doing about it apart from pretending it doesn't exist."

"I'm not doing that Scott. I just don't know how else to deal with it."

"Well you could try talking to them," he suggested suddenly noticing how tired she looked.

"Oh yeah. Hi Virgil sorry I was such a cow but your brother fancies me as well. Or say hi John sorry I have been avoiding you but I was too busy kissing your brother," she said sarcasticly.

"Well maybe not like that," said Scott. He saw that Maddie was wobbling. "Come and sit down honey. I am not trying to have a go at you," he continued helping her to sit down. She looked really pale now.

"I know. I'm sorry Scott. I'm just a bit stressed thats all," she replied glad to be sitting down.

"It's ok. Talk to Virgil. He will understand. John is back tomorrow and then you can talk to him too," said Scott. Grateful to see a bit more colour in her cheeks.

"Yes you are right Scott. Thanks. I think I will go find Virgil now," she said standing up ignoring the sick feeling in her stomach.

She found Virgil in Thunderbird 2s hangar.

"Hi. Have you got a minute?" she asked.

"I guess so. What do you want?" he asked grumpily.

"I'm sorry about what happened the other evening. I didn't mean to hurt you."

"No what did you mean to do then?"

"I don't know Virgil."

"Oh well that clears things up then don't it."

"Please don't yell at me Virgil. I'm sorry. I just didn't know what to do."

"Did you even like me at all?"

"Yes I did."

"So what then. Were you just trying to stake a claim on a Tracy or was it just a bit of fun."

"No. It's John. He told me he had feelings for me after we kissed and I didn't know what to do."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't want to hurt John."

"Oh I see."

"I'm sorry Virgil. I didn't want to hurt you. I am so sorry," she said and started to cry. She then turned and ran before Virgil could say anymore. She raced out onto the beach and had a good cry. When she felt better. She looked up to see that the sky was black. She knew she needed to go in. She stood up and went really dizzy. She tried to walk but couldn't. She just fell down into the sand unconscious.

Alan and Tintin were watching the storm out of the window.

"Looks really bad. I hope you don't get a call tonight," said Tintin.

"Me too," replied Alan. He put his arm round her.

"I wonder where Maddie is?" she asked snuggling into Alan's chest.

"Somewhere warm I hope. She is probably in bed. She didn't look too good earlier," replied Alan.

"Yes. Well as long as she is inside. Come on Alan lets go back to the lounge," he said and they walked off. Neither realising that Maddie lay unconscious on the beach in the storm.

Authors Note: Will Maddie be found in time or will she die out in the storm. If she survives who will she pick. There is more to come about the planes that shot Virgil down as well so keep reading and reviewing