The Tracy Women Part 3 Becca
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Chapter 19: I need you too.
Alan sat white-faced staring at the mike. It should have been him down there not Scott. It was his job normally but he had injured his shoulder yesterday so Maddie had insisted he did light duties. That meant he was stuck up here operating Mobile Control. Gordon had gone to the mainland for a couple of days too so that only left Scott to help Virgil.
"Thunderbird 5 to Mobile Control."
"Go ahead John," replied Alan ignoring the usual protocol for answering.
"What's going on down there Al? I haven't heard from any of you in ages," said John worried by the ashen face of his baby brother.
"Uh the cave has collapsed and Scott is trapped. Virgil is trying to find him," said Alan and watched as the colour drained from his older brother's face.
"Oh God," was all John could say.
Alan hated having to tell him that and he knew he would have to radio base soon and tell them as well. Suddenly another voice came on.
"Alan," said Virgil and his dirty face appeared on the screen before him.
"Go ahead Virgil," replied Alan shakily.
"I need you to bring the Mole up with the kids in then send it back down again for me and Scott."
"Ok," said Alan and he activated the automatic reverse thrusters for the Mole. "Have you found Scott yet?" he asked.
"Not yet Al but I will."
"I know. Want me to come down and help you. I could pack this up and get the police to guard our ships," suggested Alan. He was desperate to help find his brother.
"Ok Alan I could use the help," conceded Virgil and he knew that Alan would only freak out up there. Alan watched as the Mole resurfaced. He then saw the chief of the local police approach.
"Ok I will be down shortly. I will just let the chief in on our plans," he said.
"FAB," said Virgil and he resumed digging.
"Alan, do you want me to call base and fill them in on the situation?" asked John.
"Will you?" asked Alan in return. He was dreading having to make that call.
"Of course I will. You just help Virgil find him. You and Virgil be careful though."
"We will John. I will keep in touch," said Alan and he signed off and headed over to the Mole.
John took a deep breath and radioed base.
"Go ahead John," replied his father.
"Dad there has been a development at the danger zone," he said and Jeff suddenly saw how pale his son looked and knew it wasn't good news.
"What's happened son?"
"After they had rescued the kids the cave collapsed," said John and he paused for a second wondering how to broach the next part. Lucie who had been silently watching suddenly realized that John had worse news to tell. She sat up and watched her husband fighting hard not to give in to his emotions. Her heart went out to him and she desperately wished she could be with him.
"Were they all in the Mole when it happened?" asked Jeff guessing he was about to get a negative response.
"No father. Scott was still coming through the hole they had made to reach the kids. He was buried in the falling rubble."
"Oh my god," said Maddie who had also been listening. They were all glad that Becca was not in the room.
"Have they found him yet?" asked Jeff finally finding his voice.
"No but Alan has gone down to help Virgil."
"Brains, Tintin," he said turning to them both.
"Yes sir," they both replied standing up.
"Would you please go up to Thunderbird 5 and bring John down for me?" he asked knowing John needed to be with his family. He then turned back to his second eldest.
"John prepare Thunderbird 5 for auto pilot. I want you down here with us," he said.
"Yes father," replied John. The relief evident in his voice and he signed off. Jeff gazed over at the portrait of his eldest son unable to take his eyes off it.
Alan climbed out of the Mole and observed the destruction all around him. The whole place was covered in rubble and debris. If Scott was still alive and in one piece it really would be a miracle. He spotted Virgil digging and walked over to him.
"Virge," he said quietly and his brother turned to look at him. Virgil was covered in mud and his hands were bleeding where he had been scraping at the rubble.
"Alan why don't you start digging over there," he said pointing to another area. Alan nodded and walked over there. He began digging and praying that he would find his brother alive but knowing, it was unlikely. His watch vibrated and he answered to see his father's pale face staring back at him.
"Anything yet son?" he asked.
"No sorry father but we are not giving up," replied Alan and Jeff could see the determination in his eyes.
"How is Virgil holding up?"
"Not great but I will look after him," whispered Alan.
"I know you will son."
Alan resumed digging but left his watch on audio. He kept glancing over at Virgil to make sure he was ok. Alan knew how close Virgil and Scott were. He would be the same if it were Gordon down there.
Back on the island, everyone was waiting for news. Becca was asleep at the moment so she had no idea her husband could be dead. Maddie knew they would have to wake her soon. They all sat listening to the faint sounds from Alan's watch. Suddenly they heard a shout from Alan.
"Virge I have found him," they heard him yell and then could hear the sound of Virgil approaching.
"Oh my god he is not breathing," said Virgil and then the sound went dead. As the transmission died, a glass hit the floor and smashed. Everyone turned to see Becca standing there. Her hand still positioned as if the glass was still in it. Her face was white and she had tears in her eyes. Gordon stood up and approached her. Becca looked over at him and began to wobble. Gordon could see what was about to happen, so he quickly placed his arm around her and guided her over to a chair.
Virgil sat holding the coffee Alan had given him about an hour ago. It was stone cold but for some reason he couldn't let go of the cup. He looked over at his baby brother who sat in the corner with his head in his hands. Virgil noticed Alan's shoulders were shaking and realised he was crying. He was instantly by his side comforting him.
"He will be ok Allie. Scott is a fighter," he said trying to reassure himself as well.
"What if he stops breathing again," whispered Alan. He couldn't get the sight of Scott's battered body out of his head. When they had found him, he had been almost totally buried and wasn't breathing. Between the two of them, they had him breathing again and got him to the local hospital.
"Don't think like that Al. Scott will be ok. He is too stubborn to give up," replied Virgil and he hoped he was right.
They heard the door open and looked up to see their family walk in. Gordon took one look at Alan and was instantly by his side allowing Virgil to go to their father. Jeff hugged his middle son tight.
"Do we know anything yet?" he asked.
"No. He is still being checked over. He definitely had a broken arm and some broken ribs and he also suffered one hell of a blow to the head," explained Virgil as Maddie wrapped her arms around him.
"Son why don't you and Alan go and get changed," suggested Jeff. Although he was worried for Scott, they had to maintain their secrecy.
"Yes father," said Virgil. He grabbed the bag his grandmother had thrust out at him. Alan stood up and followed Virgil out of the room. Maddie went after them. A few minutes later, they were back in the room in normal clothes. Both had had the cuts and scrapes on their hands looked at by Maddie.
"Um are you all here for Scott?" she asked.
"This is Scott's father Jeff Tracy," said Virgil. He had spoken to her earlier and she had promised to keep their secret.
"Hi there. I'm Dr Fuller and I have been looking after your son," she said shaking the older man's hand. She could instantly see the family resemblance between him and her patient.
"How is my son?"
"Considering what he went through lucky to be alive. Your son has broken the radius bone in his arm and fractured his wrist. He sustained five broken ribs and a multitude of bruises to his abdomen but our main concern now is the blow he took to his head. The blow has caused some swelling around his occipital nerve which will probably affect his vision for a while," she paused allowing it all to sink in.
"Will he be blind forever?" asked Alan looking up.
"No. It is just until the swelling goes down."
"May we see him?" asked Jeff desperate to see his oldest son.
"Sure. He is unconscious now but we are confident he will soon wake up. Hearing you guys may just do that," she replied. They all followed her down the corridor to Scott's room. They all slowly approached the bed horrified by the sight of their fallen loved one. Becca stayed at the back unable to get any closer. She couldn't believe that it was Scott lying there so still and white. Jeff took his son's hand and sat down beside him. Virgil went round to the other side. Becca felt the baby kick and rubbed her stomach protectively. Maddie walked over and wrapped her arm around her.
Two days had passed now and Scott still hadn't woken up. Today Becca was on her own with him. The others were all at the hotel and she was glad. She wanted a little time alone with Scott.
"Hey there Top Gun," she said taking his hand.
"Guess I will be talking to myself then. Scott you must wake up. Your family needs you. This little peanut here needs you," she continued rubbing her bump.
"And I need you. Why did it have to take something like this to make me realize how much I need you and how much you mean to me?"
Becca never noticed Jeff standing at the door. She was too caught up in her despair.
"Oh my god I love you," she said as the realization of it dawned on her.
"I love you. I always have and I always will. Scott you have to wake up so I can tell you all this. I know things haven't been easy for us but I want a fresh start. I don't care what happened between you and Chelsia. All I want to do is gaze into those beautiful blue eyes and spend the rest of my life with you."
Jeff felt his heart go out to the young woman and he prayed that Scott would open his eyes to her but he didn't. Jeff entered the room pretending he had heard nothing.
"Hello Becca. How is the patient?" he asked smiling.
"No change," she replied looking up at him. She wondered whether he had heard any of what she had been saying. His face gave nothing away.
"You know Alan reckons that if Gordon promises to play no pranks on Scott then he will probably wake up," said Jeff sitting down on the other side. Becca had to smile at that.
"Yeah he is probably right. I know Virgil has threatened to paint Thunderbird 1 pink if he doesn't wake up soon."
"Yes I heard that too. He will wake up honey. He will have a baby to take care of soon," said Jeff taking his son's hand. Becca suddenly grinned. She had just had a brilliant idea.
"I know something that might wake him up," she said standing up.
"What?" asked Jeff confused.
"Wait and see," she replied cryptically and then kissed Scott's cheek lightly.
"Be back soon Top Gun," she said and walked off. Jeff watched her leave and then turned back to Scott.
"She is going to keep you on your toes son," he said smiling. He had a good feeling that Scott loved Becca as much as she loved him.
Authors Note: So what is Becca's great idea to wake up Scott and will it work.