The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca
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Chapter 15: Living Nightmare.
Scott arrived in England once more. It was two days after he had heard from Becca and still had no idea what she wanted. He parked his rental car outside her apartment and knocked on the door. When she opened the door, he was shocked by her appearance. She looked pale and worn out.
"Oh my god Becca. Are you ok?" he asked.
"Yeah I'm fine. Come in," she said civilly. Scott followed her in and stood in the kitchen.
"Would you like a drink?" she asked.
"Um no thanks," he replied. She seemed nervous.
"Scott I called you here today because I have to tell you something," she said turning to face him.
"Ok let's hear it," said Scott with more vehemence then he intended. Becca stepped back slightly. This wasn't going to be easy. She took a deep breath.
"I'm pregnant," she said.
"You're what?" he yelled in shock.
"I'm pregnant and you're the father," she said and sat down. Scott looked utterly horrified by the news. She hadn't expected him to take it well but she thought he would handle it slightly better.
"How did it happen?" he asked still shocked by the news.
"Didn't you pay any attention in Biology Scott?"
"I mean how. I mean we used protection," he said struggling to speak coherently.
"Yeah but it's not 100 effective ya know."
"Are you sure it's mine?"
"No I slept with the entire local soccer team after you left. Of course, it's yours. I can't believe you just asked me that Scott," she said standing up and walking over to the sink.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it."
"Look Scott. I only told you this because you have a right to know but you don't have to be involved at all. If that is easier."
"Easier. You think it would be easier never knowing my own child."
"Maybe. I don't know. Only you can make that decision. I am going back to Kansas and I'm going to raise the baby there with my dad."
"No you're not," he said making a decision.
"I'm not?" she questioned.
"No you are going to marry me and move to the island. We will raise the baby there."
"I'm not going to marry you Scott. You don't love me," she said wondering what the hell he was trying to do to her.
"No but I don't want my child raised by a single mom."
"I can't just give everything because you have an outdated theory on life," she yelled at him.
"Becca I want to be a part of our child's life. Why struggle as a single mom when you can live in comfort on a tropical island."
"I don't know Scott. It wont be easy," she said sitting down suddenly feeling exhausted.
"I know but we have to try. Why let the baby grow up with just a mom and one grandpa when he could have a mom and dad, two grandpas, four uncles, two aunties and a cousin," he said sitting down beside her.
"A cousin?" she queried.
"Yeah Lucie and John are having a baby."
"Hey that's great for them," she said. She could imagine them happily celebrating the news and enjoying being parents.
"Yeah. This isn't an ideal situation but it's the best option for us."
"Ok. I will marry you," she said giving in.
"Good. I will get it sorted now. I want to get back to the island as soon as possible," he said and stood up.
"Ok. Guess I better call dad and then pack," she said standing up.
"What are you going to tell him?" asked Scott. He knew how close Becca was to her dad.
"The truth. I am not lying to him. Your family need to know the truth as well."
"I know I will tell them. I will see you in a little while ok," he said moving to the door. Becca nodded and stood up. She looked really pale and sad. Scott hated the fact that he was the cause of all this but he knew he was doing the right thing.
Scott and Becca were now on their way to the Island. Becca looked down at the solid white gold band on her finger and wanted to cry. She had always imagined her wedding day would be the happiest day of her life but it wasn't. Instead of a church she had been married at a dingy registry office. Instead of having all her friends and family there she had a couple of people she didn't know. Instead of a beautiful white dress she had been married in a cream suit and instead of marrying the man she loved she had married the father of her baby. A man who didn't love her now and probably never would. Silent tears ran down her face.
Scott put the plane onto auto pilot and walked to the back to check on his wife. That was a strange thought. When they were younger that had been his dream now he felt as if he was in a nightmare. He looked down at Becca and saw that she was asleep. He could tell she had been crying so he gently wiped the tears away. He longed to pull her into his arms and tell her it was all going to be ok but he couldn't. He had no idea if it would be ok. He walked back into the cockpit. He was dreading having to tell his family what had happened. He knew he was going to get a lecture off his dad and grandma. He felt the anger rise in him. How could this have happened to him. How could he be a dad and be married to a woman who hated him for cheating on her. He knew that technically he hadn't cheated but he would never be able to prove that to her. He took the plane off auto pilot and concentrated on getting them home.
Scott had not told his father he was bringing Becca back. He wanted to do it in person. They had just landed and Scott heard movement in the cabin so he guessed Becca had woken up. No one had greeted them thank goodness so he helped Becca down and they walked silently to the lounge. As they entered everyone looked up in surprise at Becca.
"Hello Becca," said Jeff smiling. Becca gave him a half smile back. Jeff was concerned by how ill she looked.
"What's going on son?" asked Jeff turning to his eldest who didn't look much better.
"Dad, Becca is having my baby," he said and paused allowing that part of the story to sink in. Everyone was sat in stunned silence. Becca looked down at the floor too scared to look at anyone.
"Scott how could you get this girl pregnant," said Jeff angrily. He couldn't believe his son had been so stupid. Gordon really wanted to make a smart comment about sex education but knew this was not the time.
"Dad it was an accident. We used protection but it failed. Look this was not the way I wanted to do this either but it happened and we have to live with it," said Scott.
"What are you going to do now?" asked Jeff to the young woman who refused to look up at him. Maddie and Lucie both felt their hearts go out to her. Jeff could be really scary when he was angry.
"Stay here and raise the baby together," answered Scott seeing that Becca wouldn't.
"And how do you feel about all this Becca?" he asked forcing her to look at him.
"It is the right thing to do. This baby has a right to know all of it's family," she said looking into her father in laws' eyes.
"Very well. It wasn't how I imagined learning about another grandchild but it can't be helped now."
Grandma Tracy looked at the young woman closely and was saddened by what she saw. She could tell that Becca was not really happy about all this and she wondered if her grandson had forced the young lady in to it all.
"I'm disappointed in you Scott Carpenter Tracy. I thought I had bought you up better then to get a girl pregnant without marrying her first," she scolded him and then smiled warmly at the young woman. She didn't want to upset her anymore then she already was.
"I have married her grandma," he said and lifted Becca's hand up to reveal the ring. Everyone gasped.
"I wish too that I had been able to do things properly but this is the way it has to be," he said coldly.
"Well at least you have done the right thing now honey," she said and smiled at her grandson. Scott gave her a smile back at least she didn't hate him. He knew his dad was fuming and he could sense that his brothers had some thoughts on the matter too.
Becca suddenly began to feel really dizzy. She hadn't eaten much today and with the morning sickness she felt awful. She knew she was going to faint and couldn't stop it. Luckily Maddie and Lucie saw this and leapt up to help her. They caught her before she could fall. Gordon grabbed a chair for her to sit down on.
"You ok Becca?" asked Maddie kneeling in front of her.
"I feel a little dizzy," she admitted and smiled at the young Doctor.
"It's ok. Probably just low blood pressure and lack of sleep. Have you had any morning sickness?"
"Yes. It started a couple of days ago."
This was news to Scott and he felt sorry for her. He walked over to see if she was ok. Becca felt Scott touch her shoulder and she turned to look up at him. She saw the sadness and worry in his eyes and smiled reassuringly at him. This wasn't how she planned her life but she would make it work for the sake of their baby. They may not love each other but they could at least get along. Who knows maybe one day she would forgive him and be able to love him.
"Why don't you have a lay down and then when you wake up. I will do an ultrasound so we can see what this little baby is up to," said Maddie standing up.
"Is there a spare bed made up anywhere Grandma?" asked Lucie.
"No I don't think there is sweetie. I could soon do it though," replied Grandma Tracy knowing it would be best to get Becca out of the room so Jeff could calm down.
"It's ok. We will put you in John's room. His bed is made up," said Lucie. She usually slept in there when John was up on Thunderbird 5 but he was down at the moment so she could rest in their own room in the round house.
"Thanks," said Becca as Maddie and Lucie both helped her up. They guided her to John's room and she sat down on the bed.
"Scott is about to get a serious lecture isn't he?"
"I would say so but it's not your fault honey," reassured Lucie.
"Yeah deep down dad will be excited about a second grandchild," added Maddie.
"I hope so," replied Becca lying down.
"You just get some sleep ok. If you need me or Maddie press that button. It is a direct link to my communicator. Don't hesitate to call," said Lucie pointing at a button on the control pannel beside the bed.
Lucie and Becca headed back down to the lounge.
"They don't seem too happy about all this do they?" said Lucie.
"No. I get the feeling that neither wanted this," replied Maddie.
"Yeah. I thought they both cared about each other."
"I think they did but Chelsia ended all that. Who knows maybe in time they will realize how right they are together."
"You think so?"
"Yeah. Too much history between them. They may not realize it but they still care about each other."
"Well hopefully being here together will solve that. I think we better see if we can calm things down," said Lucie and they could hear the yelling from the lounge. They both raced to try and diffuse the situation before it got out of hand.
Authors Note: So will Lucie and Maddie be able to calm everyone. Can Scott and Becca make this work. Is there a chance for them and has Chelsia given up on Scott yet?