The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca.
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Chapter 18: A promise.
Maddie and Becca were on their way to the hospital now and Jeff knew it was time to inform Scott. He hadn't wanted to tell him whilst he was at the rescue but they were on their way home now.
"Base to Thunderbird 1."
"Thunderbird 1 here go ahead dad."
"Son, Becca's dad has had another heart attack and it doesn't look good I'm afraid. She and Maddie have just left for the hospital," said Jeff.
"Oh god. How did Bex take it?" asked Scott. He was sad to hear he might be about to lose his father in law. He had always gotten on really well with Joshua.
"Not well but Maddie will look after her."
"Can I fly out and be with her?" he asked wanting to give her the support he knew she would need.
"Of course son. Tracy 2 will be ready for you. Did you want to grab some sleep first? Maddie can look after her for a while if you do."
"No thanks dad. I want to be there as soon as possible."
"Ok son. What is your ETA?"
"About ten minutes."
"Right. Tracy 2 will be ready to leave as soon as you are," said Jeff and he ended the transmission.
Scott upped his speed a little to get home faster. He knew Becca would need him and although Maddie was there. He wanted to be there too. He soon landed Thunderbird 1 and did his post flight checks in record speed. He headed into the lounge to say bye and his grandma handed him a bag.
"Just some things for you and Becca. You look after her ok," she said and kissed her grandson's cheek.
"I will grandma. I promise," he said and then headed down to the hanger where Brains had finished prepping Tracy 2. Scott was soon in the air.
Maddie and Becca had now arrived at the hospital and were talking to the Doctor in charge of the case.
"Your father suffered a severe heart attack and almost died. We managed to bring him back but he is very weak. If he has another heart attack in the next few days. I'm afraid his heart just won't cope," explained the Doctor. This was the worst part of her job.
"Is there any chance he could pull through?" asked Becca.
"Well if he doesn't have another attack then his heart may get stronger but there are no guarantees I'm afraid."
"Thank you for the honesty. May I see him?"
"Of course. Follow me," she said and led her away. Maddie stayed in the waiting room. She decided to call home and see if Scott was on his way. She headed outside to a quiet area to contact them.
"Hello Maddie. How is Joshua?" asked Jeff.
"Well he had a serious heart attack and he has a chance if he last the next few days without having another but the chances of that happening are pretty slim. I'm sorry dad. I know you were close to him."
"Thanks honey. Scott is on the way but I know you will look after her till he gets there."
"Of course I will dad. How did the rescue go?"
"Very well according to Scott. I am just waiting for Virgil to get back."
"Ok well I better go back in. Will you tell Virgil I will call him later please?"
"Of course I will honey. Take care," said Jeff and he signed off. He could hear Thunderbird 2 approaching. He sent a little prayer to Becca.
Scott arrived at the hospital and was shown to the cardiac unit. He entered the waiting room to see Maddie chatting to a pretty brunette. He strolled over to them.
"Hi sis," he said and Maddie turned to smile at him.
"Hey Scott. This is Becca's step mom Amy," introduced Maddie.
"Hi Scott it's nice to meet you," she said smiling. Scott could see the tears in her eyes and his heart went out to her.
The door opened and they all looked up to see Becca. Her eyes were red and she looked really pale. She looked up and saw Scott. He saw the tears falling once more and quickly pulled her into his arms. He held her as she cried whispering soothing words to her. Maddie took Amy off to get some coffee and give the others a few minutes alone.
Scott guided Becca over to a seat and sat down beside her still holding her tight in his arms. She finally looked up at him.
"It was so awful Scott. He looks so ill. I'm scared I'm going to lose him," she said.
"It's ok honey. I will be here for you the whole time. I promise," he said sincerely. Becca gave him a half smile and laid her head on his shoulder. He kissed the top of her head.
A little later and a nurse came out and walked over to them.
"Sorry to disturb you Mrs Tracy but your father is asking for you," she said smiling at them.
"Ok thanks and please call me Becca," she said standing up.
"Want me to come with you honey?" he asked not wanting to leave her alone.
"Are you Mr Tracy?" asked the nurse.
"Yes this is my husband Scott," said Becca.
"Ah Mr Carter asked to speak to you once you had arrived. He wanted a word in private."
"With me?" questioned Scott.
"Yes he was very clear. Just you Mr Tracy."
"Oh ok then. Will you be ok for a while?" he asked turning to Becca. Maddie and Amy then walked in.
"Yeah I will be fine," she replied and Scott walked off with the nurse. Maddie handed Becca a cup of sweet tea.
"I know you may not want it but you have to keep your strength up for this little one," said Maddie and she gestured to her bump. Becca laid her hand protectively on it then sat down sipping her tea. Maddie sat down beside her.
Scott walked into his father in law's room and was shocked by the sight. He had always admired Joshua and he felt sad at seeing him like this. Joshua opened his eyes and looked over at him. He beckoned him over with his hand.
"Hi Joshua," said Scott sitting down in the chair.
"Hi Scott. I know that I haven't got long left son and I want you to promise me something."
"Anything," said Scott. He could see that Joshua wasn't going to pull through and he wanted to do whatever he could to help.
"I want you to look after my daughter and my grandchild. I know that this wasn't exactly what you want Scott but I hope you will do your best for them.""I will Sir I promise. Your daughter means a lot to me and I cannot wait to be a dad. They will both be well looked after and loved," said Scott and Joshua could see that Scott was not lying to him. He was proud of his son in law.
"Thank you. I have a feeling that one day you two will realize just how perfect you are for each other."
"I think you could be right," said Scott and he left Joshua to rest.
Back out in the waiting room he found them all sitting down drinking tea. Becca looked up at Scott wondering what her father had wanted with him.
"He wanted to make sure I would look after you," whispered Scott as he sat down beside her.
"And I always will Bex," he added. She smiled at him and wrapped his arm around her.
Becca went back in again this time with Amy leaving Scott with Maddie.
"He made me promise to look after Becca and the baby," he said turning to face his sister in law.
"I thought he might say something like that," she replied.
"And I really will look after her. She means too much to me."
"I know you will Scott."
Suddenly there was a flurry of activity and Becca and Amy were ushered out of the room. Both were crying. Scott and Maddie went to Becca and Amy's parents, who had just arrived went to her.
"He's dying," sobbed Becca and Scott pulled her into his arms and held her tight as they waited for news. A few minutes later and the Doctor came out.
"I'm sorry but your father has passed away," she said.
Becca felt her head begin to spin and her legs give out beneath her. Scott held her up and gently got her sat down. Maddie got her some water.
"Becca, Becca look at me sweetie," said Maddie kneeling down in front of her.
"He's dead," she said tears pouring down her cheeks.
"I know sweetie. I am so sorry," said Maddie and she hugged her tight. Scott went to apologise to Amy and her family and then called his family to tell them. They were all sorry for the loss and sent their love to Becca.
The day of the funeral was finally here and Scott was really worried about his wife. She had barely said a word since his death and she was only eating for the baby. Scott wished there was something he could do to ease her pain.
Becca was dressed and ready to go. Her bump had gotten a little bigger now and the baby was kicking away.
"Just me and you now peanut," she said and she knew it was true. She had no one left now. Sure she had Scott and he had been wonderful but he was just doing what he felt he should. Her dad was her life line to a world outside of the island and a place to escape to if she had ever needed to. Now she had lost that and it scared her. She was also scared that Scott would fall in love and abandon them both.
There was a knock on the door and her father in law walked in. Are you ready to go honey?" he asked. She gave the mirror one last look and followed him out.
The funeral was lovely and there were lots of people there. Becca was touched by how many people had turned up to show their respects. Scott had stayed by her side throughout and she began to wonder if maybe it was more then just a sense of duty. Scott felt saddened that his baby would never know his other grandpa and made a pact to make sure he told the baby all about him. Scott was then caught up talking to some old friends. Jeff could see that his daughter in law was struggling to hold it together so he went over to her.
"Come on honey. Lets go for a little walk," he said and placed his arm round her. They walked away from all the people and sat down on a little bench in the church yard.
"Thanks for that," she said.
"It's ok to be upset honey. I want you to know though that my family will all be here for you. I know we weren't the most receptive when we first heard the news but I can't wait to have two grandchildren."
"Really?"
"Yes and I know Scott is looking forward to being a dad too. You will both make wonderful parents."
"Thanks. I really needed to hear that," she said and smiled at him.
It had been four weeks since the funeral and things were finally settling down. Scott and Becca were getting closer and the others were all taking bets on when they thought Scott and Becca would finally admit that they still cared about each other.
The boys were on a rescue in Australia. Some kids were trapped in an old abandoned mine. Virgil had dug down in the mole with Scott. The kids were trapped in a part just in front of them but they couldn't go any further in the mole for fear of causing the mine to collapse. Scott had made a hole to reach the kids and had just crawled through as Virgil was much broader across the shoulders then him.
"This is one of these rescues where I wish we had John with us," sighed Scott as he scraped his arm for the tenth time.
"Yeah," agreed Virgil.
Scott had now reached the kids.
"Hi guys. I'm Scott and I'm here to get you all out. Now is anyone hurt?" he asked.
"No," said a young girl who appeared to be the oldest. There were six in total and the youngest a little boy appeared to be only five.
"Right. I want you to one at a time crawl through that hole to my buddy Virge who is the other side. Say hi Virge," he yelled through the hole.
"Hi Virge," said his younger brother and the kids all giggled.
"You will have to watch out for chuckles out there. Give him a punch on the arm from me will you," said Scott and he grinned. The kids all nodded and began to crawl through the hole. Scott laughed as he heard Virge yell every time one of the kids punched him on the arm. Scott could tell that Virgil was only acting hurt. The girl who had spoken to him was last to go through. As soon as she was clear Scott checked the area one last time and went to follow them through. Suddenly the area began to shake and the mine began to collapse on top of Scott. Virgil yelled his name and raced to the hole they had created. Scott was trying to get though it quickly but it was hard. Before he could reach the end. The roof caved in over Scott burying him in rubble.
"Scott," yelled Virgil but got no reply.
"Mobile control to Virgil. What's going on?" asked Alan.
"The whole damn mine is collapsing and Scott is trapped," replied Virgil.
"Oh shit," was all Alan could say. Virgil waited for the dust to clear and began to search for Scott praying he was still alive.
Authors Note: So will Scott be found or is Becca about to be a single mom. My lap top is being sent away to be fixed so the next update may take a little while to come up but I promise it will be updated.