TAG Rewatch - Tunnels of Time
Didn't Mean to Scare You
Summary:
The tunnels might've left something else for Gordon to deal with on his way back to the island.
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He hadn't meant to forget, but in all the drama and twists and turns of the temple, the tiny object had stayed tucked away in the relative safety of his belt. He should've told her, but then, he'd almost told her everything. That moment had left him spinning with regret, his mouth having forgotten how to communicate with his brain.
Penelope had left with Parker after the chauffeur had discovered his keys in his pants pocket, offering some relief to the hectick day. Gordon had been loaded into Thunderbird 2, Scott already taking off for another rescue, and the little thing - a miniscule nuisance - continued to stay quietly in his belt until he found himself scratching at the spot on his neck. The tiny wound caused by an aged dart that shouldn't have been able to penetrate his skin, much less cause the irritation searing up his neck.
"Hey, Virg," Gordon knew waiting until they got home might not be the greatest idea. "I'll be right back. Gotta go check something."
His brother turned to watch him stand with the caution of someone who knew what the blonde had endured. Gordon wanted to brush off the concern, but as he straightened, the cabin swayed - or he did.
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