The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca.
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Chapter 9: Clearing The Air
Scott quickly got back up again. He couldn't just let her run off like that. He took off after her luckily for him she hadn't gone far. She was sitting on the beach further down staring out at the sea. As he got closer, he could tell she was crying. He approached her cautiously and sat down beside her.
"I'm so sorry Bex," he said and she turned to look at him. The sight of her tear stained face made him want to pull her into his arms.
"I shouldn't have told you like that," she said. He voice was shaky.
"It was my fault Becca. I shouldn't have made you say it."
"I wanted to tell you Scott. It's just not the easiest thing to say to someone," she said looking away again. Scott had no idea what to say. What she had gone through was horrific.
"I guess not," he said finally.
"When we first met at the reunion I thought I was over it and that's why I came back with you that night. Then as I was laying on the bed. I kept remembering it and I just had to get out of there."
"It's ok. It wasn't the smartest move on my part either. Neither was trying to kiss you earlier. John and Virgil both told me to talk to you about why you left and I should have listened to them."
"I should have told you sooner Scott," she said gazing into his eyes. He returned the gaze.
"It doesn't matter. Can I ask you when it happened?"
"Four years ago in London. I was in the city visiting a friend and needed to find a cash machine. Stupidly I had wandered away from my friends and he just grabbed me and dragged me down an alley," she paused for a moment.
"Didn't your friends notice you were gone?"
"Yeah once it was too late. They had all been busy trying to hail a taxi."
"hm," was all Scott responded with. He couldn't believe her friends hadn't noticed her disappearing.
"It was my fault not theirs. I should have known better then to walk off on my own."
"Was the man ever caught?"
"Yes. They traced his DNA. He is now serving a 15 year sentence. I wasn't the first victim but luckily I was the last."
"Luckily?" he queried. She didn't sound lucky.
"Yeah. Nobody else had to go through what I went through at the hands of that man. You can't imagine how it feels to be violated like that. No one not even your worst enemy deserves to go through that."
"I'm sorry," said Scott. He had no idea what you were supposed to say to that.
"Stop saying sorry Scott. It wasn't your fault. It was a long time ago and I have pretty much come to terms with it. Yeah it still gives me nightmares and I'm pretty wary when it comes to men. But it happened and there is nothing I can do to change that. There's nothing you can do to change it either Scott," she said standing up.
"I know. I just wish I had been there to help you through it. Did you ever think about calling me?"
"Yeah but It was something I had to deal with and I didn't want to worry you. You were away on some mission for the Air Force at the time," she said and off his look added. "My dad told me."
"Oh yeah. They probably wouldn't have told me till I got back. Well I'm glad you have told me now," he said standing up beside her.
"I had planned to tell you. I just didn't mean it to come out like it did."
"Yeah that was my fault. I shouldn't have pushed you like I did."
"No I should have stayed the first night and told you then not ran off like a coward. I know you could never do anything like that to me."
"Never," he said taking her hand.
"You're a good guy Scott," she said and hugged him. Scott held her tight in his arms not wanting to let go.
Scott was worried about Virgil. He was still avoiding him. Scott had gone out of his way to be friendly through dinner but Virgil still seemed distant. He decided to try and find him. He soon found Maddie with Tintin chatting to Alan.
"Hey guys," he said walking in. They all smiled at him.
"Hi Scott. You ok?" asked Alan nervously. He hoped Scott was truly ok. He knew about the joke but like Virgil he was still a little worried.
"I'm fine Alan and I'm not angry at you. Never was," he replied smiling reassuringly.
"Where's Virge?" he asked Maddie.
"Bed. He wasn't feeling too good," she replied.
"Is he ok?" asked Scott concerned.
"Yeah just needs a good nights sleep and maybe a chat with his favourite brother."
"I can't. I'm up here," replied Alan cheekily.
"Hush you. Scott may have forgiven you but I haven't yet," said Tintin with a fierce look.
"Tin please don't be angry at me. I hate it when you are mad," he said putting on his best little boy face. Maddie just laughed and shook her head.
"On that note. I am going to go for a walk. See ya later Alan," she said heading to the door. Scott followed her out and then headed towards the room Virgil and Maddie both shared. He knocked on the door and heard a quiet voice say.
"Come in."
He opened the door and walked in. Virgil lay on the bed facing away from the door. Scott could tell instantly from the position he lay in that something was wrong. He approached the bed.
"Hey Virge," he said sitting at the foot of the bed. Virgil turned round and stared at his brother but said nothing.
"You ok?" asked Scott trying to coax him out.
"Yeah you?"
"Not really. My favourite brother is worried about something but wont tell me what."
"It's nothing really."
"Yeah it is Virge. You have been down all afternoon and it is not like you."
"I just wonder if that was all acting earlier. I know you Scott. Some of that anger was real," he said sitting up.
"Ok. I was a little angry but I know you guys were just trying to help and meant no harm," he said scooting a little closer to his younger brother.
"It was a dumb thing to do and I really am sorry bro."
"I know you are Virge and it is all forgiven. Me and Becca had a good laugh about it and cleared the air a little."
"Did you talk to her about why she ran away?"
"No but I have now and you were right she had a good reason. I should have known that from the start but it's all sorted now. I hope we are too. I hate it when you are hurting bro," he said laying his hand on Virgil's shoulder.
"Yeah as long as you are not mad then we are good," replied Virgil finally smiling. Scott could see his mother in Virgil's smile and he was happy about it. He didn't care that his brother looked like her. It made him feel like a part of her was still here.
"No I'm not mad. You guys mean to much to me to stay mad at you," he said and gave his brother a hug. There was another knock on the door. Scott pulled away and walked over to it guessing it was Maddie. He opened the door to see Becca.
"Hey Bex. What's up?" he asked. She looked worried.
"I have to leave. My dad has had a heart attack," she said.
"Is he ok?" asked Virgil.
"Yeah but he will have to stay in hospital for a bit."
"When are you leaving?" asked Scott. He knew Becca had been worried about her father's heart.
"Now. I came to say goodbye."
"Want me to come with you?" asked Scott. Not wanting to leave her on her own.
"No it will be fine. I will call you when I have seen him," she said heading back out the door.
"Give him our love Bex," yelled Virgil. She turned and smiled at him.
"I will come down with you," said Scott and they headed off together.
"Thunderbird 1 to Thunderbird 2 come in please."
"Go ahead Scott," replied Virgil.
"I'm ready to take off. What about you?"
"Be about two minutes just securing everything," replied Virgil. He was hot and muddy and could not wait to get home. They were in Peru and had just finished rescuing some men trapped in a mud slide. It had been a long and tiring rescue. He looked over at John who had come with him. He was fast asleep in his seat. Virgil smiled at him.
"Ok Virge. I will see you back at base then," said Scott.
"FAB Scott and don't use all the hot water me and sleeping beauty here will want a shower as well."
"He asleep already. Alright for some," joked Scott as he prepared to take off. He could hear Virgil laughing as he ended the transmission.
He took off and then heard a rumble from below. He looked down and was horrified by what he saw. Another mud slide was coming and it was headed straight for Thunderbird 2. Scott knew there was no way Virgil could take off in time.
"Virgil. Look out," he yelled as the wave of mud reached the giant machine.
Authors Note: Scott and Becca have made up but will it develop and what about poor old Virgil and John.