The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca
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Chapter 17: Understanding.
Gordon found his father dozing by the pool. Virgil and Maddie were nearby curled up on a sun lounger. They appeared to be asleep.
"Could I have a word father?" he asked. Jeff stretched and turned to look at his second youngest son.
"Of course you can Gordon. What is it?" he asked as Gordon sat down on a lounger near him.
"I was thinking that maybe I could go up to Thunderbird 5 for a couple of weeks when John comes down."
"Is there a reason for this son?" asked Jeff. Gordon never volunteered to go up to Thunderbird 5.
"Yes I think John needs more time dirt side now that Lucie is pregnant. He missed out on the baby's first kick yesterday and I think it really upset and angered him."
"I see. Are you really willing to stay up there though Gordon? You hate being in space."
"I know but for John I will deal. Plus it will give me a chance to work on some new pranks," he said grinning.
"Good idea Gordon. I don't mind doing the odd rotation up there either dad," said Virgil joining the conversation.
"Yeah and if it will help. I would go up and do a stint as well," added Maddie. Jeff was touched by the way his family were trying to help John.
"I guess we could work something out. If you are all sure about this but take a little time to talk it over before making any decisions.
"Ok father," said Gordon and he headed off for a swim. Maddie laid her head back on Virgil's chest. Maybe the space would be good for them. It would give them a chance to miss each other and take some of the pressure off wanting a baby. Virgil looked down at his wife. He felt like a failure because he couldn't give her the baby she wanted.
John had just arrived back on the island with Scott. It had been a tense flight back. Scott and John were barely speaking much to the annoyance of the others. They arrived in the lounge and John instantly went to Lucie.
"Nice to see you too bro," said Gordon sarcastically as John walked past him. John grinned and pulled Gordon into a hug as he walked past.
"How you feeling my beautiful Angel," he asked hugging her tight. He felt a jab in his ribs.
"I'm fine but I think our baby is feeling squashed," she replied as the baby kicked hard at John again. John jumped back in delight and held his hands over the bump as the baby continued to kick.
"Hey you," said John to the baby who just kicked more.
"Well I think we can safely say that the baby missed you," she said grinning at the sheer joy on her husbands face.
"I hope you missed me too," he said smiling up at her.
"Of course I did," she said and kissed her husband.
"Good," he replied and then smiled at his family bar Scott. Lucie saw this and grabbed his hand.
"Right Mister we have to talk," she said forcefully and dragged him out of the room before he could argue. Becca and Maddie both looked at each other and laughed.
"What's so funny?" asked Scott.
"John's in trouble," said Maddie still laughing.
"Why what did he do?" asked Gordon.
"Yell at his older brother," said Becca who had finished laughing.
"Why would Lucie be angry at John for yelling at me?" asked Scott.
"Because like the rest of us she knows that John was out of line with what he said and she is just going to remind him of that," said Maddie.
"He wasn't totally," said Scott quietly. Everyone knew what John and Scott had argued about including Becca. She got up and walked over to where he sat staring at the floor. She knelt down in front of him and gently lifted his chin up so he was looking at her.
"Scott I know you want this baby. Ok you may not have done when you first found out but I know you do now and so does John. He was just angry," she said. Scott stared into her beautiful eyes.
"Thanks. You really do know the right thing to say," he said and smiled. She smiled back at him. It was the first genuine smile the others had seen from either of them since they had arrived on the island.
"That's me," she said and stood up. A wave of nausea washed over her and she ran out of the room.
"Guess Becca still has morning sickness then," said Gordon. They all knew how badly Becca had suffered with it. Scott walked up to the console to track which bathroom she was in and then left the room.
"There's hope for those two yet," said Grandma smiling as she headed back to the kitchen.
As Scott walked out of the lounge, Kyrano held out of glass of ice water. Scott took the glass and gave the older man a quizzical look.
"Miss Lucie always found ice water helped with morning sickness," he said in his soft voice.
"Ah thanks Kyrano," said Scott and he walked to the bathroom. He knocked on the door and got no reply so he gently pushed open the door.
"You ok Bex?" he asked and she lifted her head up from her knees and gave him a weak smile.
"Yeah I think so," she replied and attempted to stand up. She was instantly overcome with dizziness and Scott caught hold of her as her legs gave way. She found herself pressed up against his chest. For just a second she relaxed into his arms feeling safe and wanted. She then moved away and he offered her the glass.
"Thanks," she said and sipped the cool water.
John approached the pool looking for Scott. He knew he had to clear the air. He found Scott at one of the tables looking over some plans for Thunderbird 1.
"Hi bro," he said sitting down near him.
"Hey John. You ok?" asked Scott worried John was going to yell at him.
"Yeah look about the other day. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was in the wrong and shouldn't have taken my anger out on you," he said.
"It's ok. I probably would have done the same," he admitted.
"I know and what I said about you not wanting the baby," he stopped as Scott interrupted him.
"Just forget it John. I know you didn't mean it. You're my little brother and I love you," said Scott with feeling. John was touched; Scott didn't often say things like that well not sober anyway.
"Thanks I love you too bro. I will catch you later ok," he said and jogged off. Scott smiled he was glad he had made up with John.
John found Gordon in pod 4 with his beloved Thunderbird craft.
"So how is cool Uncle Gordon?" he asked. Gordon looked up in fear.
"Uh I um," he muttered not knowing what to say.
"It's ok Gordo. I am glad you were there," he said smiling.
"You are?"
"Yes. At least she had someone to share it with and who better then you bro."
"Thanks. I'm sorry I didn't tell you but I know how much this meant to you," he said relieved that John wasn't mad.
"Don't worry about it bro but will you promise me something?" asked John.
"Sure bro. What is it?"
"When I'm up on Thunderbird 5, will you look after Luce for me? You know make sure she is ok and getting on alright."
"Of course I will bro. I promise," he said and John smiled. Gordon could be a real joker sometimes but he would do anything for his family.
"Thanks bro. You're the best."
"I know and I keep telling the others that but they don't seem to believe me," replied Gordon grinning. It would be no problem looking after Lucie. He had always gotten on really well with her and she had a great sense of humour.
As the weeks passed, Scott and Becca seemed to be getting on better. The rest of the family kept speculating on when they would finally just admit they still care about each other. They were all sitting in the lounge bar Brains who was in the lab and Kyrano who was in the kitchen. Scott sat watching them all. His eyes kept landing on John and Lucie who were curled up in a chair together chatting and laughing every time the baby kicked. Scott had to admit he felt jealous. He wanted that sort of relationship with the mother of his child but it wasn't happening. Sure they had grown close but there was nothing more and Scott was beginning to realize that he wasn't as over her as he pretended to be. He walked out onto the balcony and gazed down at the pool. He then spotted Becca sitting on a sun lounger. She was all alone and looked a little sad. He decided to go see if she was ok.
Scott arrived by the pool and sat down near her.
"You ok Bex?" he asked.
"Yeah fine," she said smiling at him. He gazed at the little bump that was housing his baby. He wondered if it had kicked yet.
"Have you felt a kick yet?"
"Nope but it should happen any day. You know if you ever want to feel, you can. Maybe the baby would kick for you," she said.
"Really thanks. Uh can I now?" he asked a little nervously.
"Of course you can."
He approached and gently placed his hand on her bump.
"Uh hi there little baby. I'm your dad," he said blushing slightly. Suddenly there was a little flutter under his hand and he jumped up in shock.
"Was that a kick?" he asked. Becca grinned and nodded at him. Scott sat back down beside her and placed his hand back. The baby wriggled and kicked underneath it. Scott was thrilled and he could see why John hadn't wanted to miss this. It was amazing. He looked up at Becca who was just as happy. He gently cupped her chin and brought her face close to his. As he moved in to kiss her, the emergency siren went off.
"Dammit," said Scott and he ran off. Becca stayed where she was stunned by what had been about to happen and the fact that she had done nothing to stop it.
Becca was up in the lounge now. They were all waiting for news on how the rescue was going when suddenly the phone rang. Jeff answered.
"Tracy Residence. Jeff Tracy speaking."
"Oh hello there. May I please speak to Mrs Tracy?" asked a female voice. He had kept the call to sound only as they were in the middle of a rescue.
"Which one would you like? We have four Mrs Tracy here."
"I am looking for the one who was formally Miss Carter."
"Ah hold on," he said and then indicated to Becca. She smiled and walked over.
"Hello," she said wondering who wanted to speak to her.
"Hi I'm Jessica Everett and I'm a nurse at Kansas General Hospital. I'm afraid your father had a heart attack this morning.
"Oh my god is he ok?" she asked fear lacing her voice.
"I'm afraid not. This heart attack was a far bigger one then the last and there is a high chance your father wont make it. I'm sorry."
"Oh god. I will be there as soon as I can. Thanks for calling," she said and cancelled the call. Maddie stood up.
"I will fly you over there if you want Bex," she said smiling at her. All the colour had left her face and Maddie was worried she was going to faint.
"Thank you," she said with a faint smile.
"Why don't you take Tracy 1 Maddie and I will send Scott along when he gets back," said Jeff putting his arm around Becca. She smiled at him in relief. Jeff was worried too. He had been close to her father and so had Scott.
Maddie and Becca were soon in the air. Jeff sent out a silent prayer that he would pull through but knew it was unlikely.
Authors Note: So will Becca's father's illness push her and Scott together or further apart. Is there a chance for them?