The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca

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Chapter 8: Facing the Truth.

Becca enjoyed the tour of the island and the Thunderbird machines. She had to admit that she liked Thunderbird 1 best. It was so sleek and fast. Like her father and grandfather, she loved flying. It was the best part of her job flying the rescue chopper. It had been good catching up with Scott but she wasn't sure it could go any further. She had too many issues she had to deal with first. She should just open up and tell him but she wasn't sure she could. She went outside to join the others.

Scott meanwhile was standing on the balcony watching them all. John and Lucie were back now and he smiled at how happy they were to be together again. He knew how hard it was for both of them to be apart and he had made a real effort to spend time with her whenever John was up on Thunderbird 5. They sat outside curled up in each other's arms reading a book together. Scott then turned to Maddie and Virgil who sat at the table together. Maddie was trying to work and Virgil wasn't helping. He saw her give in and embrace her husband. He was happy for his brothers but he had to admit he was feeling jealous. He wanted what they both had and ever since, he had seen Becca again. He knew it was her he wanted to be with.

"You ok bro?" asked John who had joined him on the balcony.

"Yeah I thought you were with Lucie," he replied turning to face his brother.

"She is helping dad with some Tracy Industries business."

"I see," said Scott sitting down.

"What's up bro.? You aint still mad at the others are you?"

"No."

"Good but I reckon you should speak to Virge later. He thinks that not all of that was acting."

"It was. I am not mad at them. I will go find him later," he said as John sat down beside him. He knew there was something else bothering Scott.

"So what is really bothering you then?" he asked.

"Becca," he said quietly.

"You still have feelings for her don't you?"

"Yes but I know she doesn't feel the same. We got close at the reunion but she ran off."

"Maybe she was just scared by how quickly things were going. Have you actually asked her why she left?"

"No. I keep trying to but I don't know how to ask her."

"Just go for a walk and then ask her."

"You're right. I think I better go find Virgil first," he said and stood up. He smiled at his slightly younger brother. John was always good at giving advice. He headed indoors.

An hour had passed and Scott had not found Virgil yet. Maddie had told him that Virgil was walking on the beach somewhere. Suddenly he heard the alarm and ran to the lounge.

"Scott. Take Thunderbird 1 and head to China. John will give you the details on the way," said Jeff.

"FAB father," replied Scott and he headed off.

"Virgil you better take John and Gordon with you just to be safe. Brains has already loaded the pod with everything you need," continued Jeff. The other three headed for the relevant exits and were soon on their way. Maddie headed off to sick bay as she always did when the boys were on a rescue. Lucie guided Becca over to the balcony so she could see them take off.

"Where did Maddie go?" asked Becca.

"In the sick bay. Whenever the guys are on a rescue Maddie has to go and make sure the sick bay is fully stocked. Even though she already knows it is. It's kind of a ritual for her," explained Lucie.

"We all have one when they are out," said Jeff joining them on the balcony. They watched as both machines took off.

"So what's yours then?" Becca asked Jeff.

"Me I sit at the desk pretending to be working but in reality I keep watching their portraits waiting for word from them. My mother cooks or cleans madly. Tintin joins Brains in the lab and Kyrano goes out into his garden," said Jeff deliberately leaving Lucie out.

"What about you Lucie?"

"Well if John is on Thunderbird 5 then I usually give Maddie a hand," she paused for a second.

"If John is on the rescue then she usually paces up and down the lounge or around the pool," said Jeff laughing.

"Yeah I try not to do it and then end up doing it more," she said laughing along. The pacing always helped keep her calm.

Scott had now arrived at the danger zone. A mad man had set off a bomb in a shopping mall and there were 12 people trapped. Virgil, Gordon and John soon joined him.

"Gordon take the firefly and see if you can clear some of the debris. Virgil you and John take the Mole and head down to the parking garage. There are 8 people there. I am going to head for the other 4 who are trapped just over there," ordered Scott pointing at the main entrance to the mall.

"Ok Scott be careful," said John. Virgil nodded and headed off. Scott knew that something was still bothering Virgil but now was not the time. He would beat it out of him later. John and Gordon quickly followed Virgil.

Gordon soon cleared a path to the main entrance and Scott headed in. He soon found the four people who had been trapped. There was four adults and he slowly lead them out of the building. They were all hurt but not too seriously. As Scott was about to contact Virgil a young woman ran over.

"Where is my baby. She was with those four adults," said the woman.

"What," said Scott. He had only known about the four adults. He looked over at the chief of police. He shrugged his shoulders to say he had no idea she was in there either.

Scott ran back into the building and began searching for the little girl. He couldn't find anything to begin with then suddenly he spotted a flash of pink. As he approached he realized it was her and she had been crushed by falling debris. Even though he knew it was pointless he still checked for a pulse. There was none. He gently dug the girl out and carried her to her mother. She broke down and was taken away by a paramedic.

"I'm sorry," said Scott quietly. He couldn't imagine what that woman was going through. He headed back to Thunderbird 1. Virgil, Gordon and John were already back in Thunderbird 2 and ready to leave.

They soon took off and Scott avoided talking to his brothers. He just couldn't get the image of that mother screaming out of his head. Virgil was worried about Scott. He had spoken to them a couple of times along the way but he was very quiet. Virgil had guessed it was to do with the little girl that had died but Scott wouldn't talk about it. Virgil decided to warn the others.

"Thunderbird 2 to Base."

"Go ahead Virgil," said his father.

"We are ten minutes away now father. I just wanted to warn you that a little girl died today and Scott is pretty shaken up about it," he said. Jeff could hear the worry in his son's voice.

"Ok son. We will be ready. See you soon," said his father and he ended the transmission. He turned to look at the others in the room. His gaze landed on Becca.

"Want me to have a word with him Mr Tracy?" she asked spotting his look.

"Yes please Becca. I think you may be able to get through to him. I can sense that things are still strained between him and Virgil," said Jeff glad she was here. He knew his son cared a lot for this girl so he might actually listen to her. They had heard Thunderbird 1 land and knew Scott was doing his post flight checks. Thunderbird 2 could soon be heard as well.

After the debriefing Scott had headed to his room and had a shower. He had told his father about the little girl and how no one had known she was there. His father had told him it wasn't his fault but Scott hadn't believed him. He should have checked around just to be safe. He got dressed and headed out to the beach. He had decided to go for a walk. He was so caught up in his thoughts he didn't hear Becca approach him.

"Scott," she said gently not wanting to scare him.

"Hey Bex," he replied spotting her behind him.

"You ok?"

"Not really."

"It wasn't your fault. You had no idea she was there and neither did anyone else."

"I should have checked around just to be sure," he said sitting on the sand. Becca sat down beside him.

"Scott. You said she was crushed by the debris. Even if you had of found her she would have been dead anyway. I know it is hard but you did what you could and we can't save everybody," she said placing her hand on his arm. He caught her hand in his and held it tight.

"I guess so. It's just she was so young," he said and Becca could hear the sadness in his voice. She pulled her hand free and wrapped her arms around him.

"Scott. You pulled her out so her mom could have her back. You did everything you were supposed to do."

"Yeah thanks Becca. You always know what to say," he said and turned to gaze into her eyes. He lowered his head and before she could react he kissed her. It was a gentle kiss but one filled with passion. Becca pushed him away.

"Don't Scott," she said jumping up.

"How could I have been so stupid to think you actually had feelings for me. You were just using me once more. Do you get some sick pleasure out of torturing me," he said angrily standing up beside her.

"What no of course not. You kissed me remember," she said backing away from him. She had never seen Scott so angry and it was really scaring her.

"Oh yeah I forgot you don't like that anymore."

"It's not that its just I," she paused not wanting to yell out what the problem was. Scott didn't need to find out this way.

"It's just what. You're a tease, gone off men what?"

"It's just that I was," she paused again she really didn't want to say it in anger.

"Oh for gods sake spit it out," he yelled.

"Fine I was raped Scott," she yelled and then turned and ran off leaving Scott to sink to the floor in horror.

Authors Note: So that was Becca's big secret. How will Scott react to the news or has he just lost her forever. Please read and review.