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Chapter 11: Despair
Virgil knelt down beside them and saw a pool of blood forming on the floor. Scott moaned and Virgil gently pulled Alan off him to reveal a deep wound on his baby brother's shoulder. The police burst in before any of the baddies had a chance to escape.
"Oh god Alan," said Scott sitting up.
"He's ok Scott. The bullet went right through his shoulder," explained Virgil trying to reassure Scott. He could see he was worried. Virgil felt proud of Alan right now. He had saved his brother's life. Alan stirred beside him.
"Hey there hero," he said holding Alan down. He was losing a lot of blood. Scott had radioed their father to tell him they were taking Alan to hospital. The police had offered to call an ambulance but Scott had told them it would be quicker in Thunderbird 2. Jeff told Scott to come back home and they would go back together. Scott turned back to see Alan was awake. He couldn't believe his brother had taken a bullet for him.
"Let's get you outta here little brother," said Virgil pulling Alan to his feet. Scott stood the other side in case he fell and they walked out to Thunderbird 2. Scott had called the hospital and they were standing by. They got Alan set up in the sick bay.
"Scott are you heading back to base?" asked Virgil. He was worried because Scott had been so quiet.
"Yes. Dad wanted me to take Thunderbird 1 home and then come back with him in Tracy 1," he said glancing over at his baby brother who was no longer awake.
"Ok. You fly carefully. I will see you later," replied Virgil giving Scott a quick hug. Scott pulled away from him.
"Sure. Look after him ok," he said and ran over to Thunderbird 1. He waited until Virgil had taken off and he began the long flight home.
Virgil sat in the waiting room hoping for news. Alan had taken a turn for the worse on the way there and Virgil had been terrified he was going to lose his baby brother. He hadn't called base. They were worried enough as it was. Virgil wished Maddie were here with him. He could really use a hug from his wife right now. He looked up as the door opened to see his family come in. His dad was instantly at his side.
"How is he son?" he asked seeing the pale worn out face of his middle child.
"In surgery. The bullet damaged a nerve in his arm and he lost a lot of blood. His heart stopped as we reached the hospital," Virgil paused unable to continue. He knew that if Alan's heart had stopped in mid air. He wouldn't have been able to get it started again.
"It's ok son. Alan is a fighter," said Jeff hugging him. Behind him, Scott went white. He had nearly lost his baby brother. The little boy he had practically raised and it was all his fault. Gordon slumped onto a seat. Alan was his ally against the others. Mrs Tracy sat down beside him and wrapped her arm around him. Lucie saw Tintin wobbling and as quick as a flash caught hold of her and guided her to a seat. She stayed beside the distraught girl. Jeff allowed Maddie to comfort her husband and turned to his oldest who seemed frozen to the spot. Jeff touched Scott's shoulder and he turned to look at him. He could see the tears in his son's eyes and hugged him tight ignoring Scott's attempts to pull away. Scott finally relaxed in his arms. Jeff guided his son to a seat near Gordon and his grandmother.
The other door opened and a Dr walked in. He approached Virgil as he had spoken to him earlier.
"Mr Tracy," he said to Virgil who stood up.
"Dr Matthews this is my father Jeff Tracy," he said as Jeff walked over.
"How is my son?" he asked shaking the Doctor's hand.
"He is going to be fine. He lost a lot of blood and will need to rest his arm for a few weeks but he will be fine," he said and saw the family before him relax.
"Can we see him?" asked Virgil.
"Of course. He is a little groggy but I know he wants to see you especially someone named Tintin," he said and smiled as a young woman looked up at him.
"He must be fine. If he is calling for you," joked Gordon happy that his only little brother would be ok. The family headed off behind the Doctor. Scott hesitated and Maddie saw him. She whispered to Virgil then walked back to Scott.
"You ok?" she asked.
"Yeah," he replied still looking at the door his family had just entered.
"Don't blame yourself for this Scott. Alan was just doing what any of the others would have done," she said placing her hand on his arm. He gave her a half smile. He knew she was right but it didn't make things any easier. She took his hand and dragged him into Alan's room. Alan grinned as soon as he saw Scott. Scott managed a small smile back.
The next two weeks soon passed and Alan was on the mend. He couldn't participate in rescues for another couple of weeks but he had enjoyed spending more time with Tintin. Everyone was pleased Alan was getting better. But there was one worry they all still had and that was Scott. He had slipped into despair and not even Virgil seemed to be able to pull him out of it. They had to do something. Jeff decided to call a family meeting. Tintin had managed to persuade Scott to fly her to the mainland so the others could talk.
They were all in the lounge now. John was with them via video link from Thunderbird 5. Maddie sat with Virgil and Gordon. Alan sat with Lucie and Grandma and Jeff sat at his desk.
"Right well you all know what I called you here for. We need to help Scott," said Jeff looking at each of them.
"How do we do that dad?" asked Gordon. They had all seen Scott become more and more withdrawn. He didn't sleep and barely touched his food.
"I don't know son. I was hoping one of you might have an idea."
"I think we may need some outside help," said Alan. It was obvious that Scott was deeply depressed.
"What you mean like a shrink?" questioned John.
"It may be the only option," agreed Jeff. He had actually been thinking the same thing.
"I may have another idea," said Lucie. Everyone turned to look at her expectantly.
"Why don't we call the one other person Scott really cares about," she said.
"You mean Becca," said Virgil sitting up.
"Yes. We all know he still cares for her and maybe she can bring him out of this," she continued.
"That's a good idea but I think it might be wise to send Scott to her in England. Get him away from International Rescue and us for a little while. It will help if he has no pressure from anyone," added Maddie.
"I think you are both right. The only problem is how we function with two operatives out of action?" asked Jeff agreeing that their plan was the only option.
"Bring John down from Thunderbird 5," suggested Gordon.
"Yeah but that would mean leaving her automated for quite some time," said John wanting to come down but knowing Jeff was reluctant to leave Thunderbird 5 on auto for too long.
"There is no need for that. I will take John's place," said Lucie.
"What?" said John.
"Look I know how she works. I have seen all the plans and John has given me the training in her. If I am up there she won't be on auto and we can still function," she said avoiding looking at John.
"I don't know Lucie. I'm a bit worried about sending you up there alone. You have only done a few hours up there and never alone," said Jeff.
"Dad I have been in space plenty of times and like John I love being in the stars. I can do this dad. I swear," she said approaching him. Jeff could see he was not going to change his daughter in law's mind.
"Very well," he said.
"What," yelled John. He couldn't believe his father had agreed to send her up here alone.
"John you know this is the right thing to do. Your family will need you down here. I will be fine. It won't be for long and it will be nice to get some peace and quiet," she argued grinning at her family. They all grinned back. The island was hardly ever quiet.
"I'm not going to win this am I?" said John with resignation.
"Nope," she replied grinning and added. "When do you ever Starman?"
"Fine. I will give you a quick run down on it all when you get here," he said. She smiled at him.
"I will give Becca a ring and see if she will help," said Jeff glad they had sorted something out. He just hoped Becca would help.
"I'm sure she will," said Virgil knowing how much Becca had cared about Scott before and still did just not in the way Scott did. The others all headed off leaving Jeff to talk to their only hope for Scott.
Scott walked into the lounge wondering why he had been summoned there. He had noticed all his brother were keeping away from him today and he had no idea why. Jeff sat alone at his desk. He frowned when his eldest walked in. He looked so down. There was no sparkle in his eyes at all anymore and he did everything like a robot. He motioned at Scott to sit on a couch and then moved to perch on the front of his desk. He wasn't sure how Scott would react to the news but it had to be done. Luckily Becca had been happy to help. She had been worried about him too and she hoped she would be able to bring him out of it. Jeff had a feeling she would somehow if they could get Scott to her. He took a deep breath.
Authors Note: So how will Scott react to the news and if he goes will Becca be able to help. Plus how will they get on without him. Will Lucie be ok in Thunderbird 5. Find out soon. Please keep reading and reviewing.