Haunted Cottage

"Oh, come on Sharkey. For the last time this place is not haunted as some say." Kowalski says to the group after being given shore leave for two days, after the Seaview had come back from dropping off Darien and his children to head back to there home planet.

"I don't know about everyone. It's a beautiful day to go swimming in the ocean. " Dr. Jamey Winters said to the gang still deciding on there rooms.

"That may be Dr. But I need to reserve my energies after that last mission. I am going to my room to lay down for a few hours." Patterson announced as always for when it comes to his statement.

Patterson grabbed his brown bag to head down the long hallway to his marine like room with Stars, fish and mammals hanging about the tourist cottage owned by Santa Barbara Marine Life Tourist attraction company. Along with being a stock owner of the Nelson Institute.

He walked in the place his bag on the side of the double bed. It was just beautiful with the star like blanket and pillows.

Taking off his black shoes and socks. He decided to keep everything else on his body and just get under the blankets. It was lovely since he's not been in a bed like this in years. He fell asleep instantly with his last glimpse having to be looking out the window with the sea hitting the cove down below.

As for Dr. Jamey Winters new to the Institute the past few months. She had transferred from her previous position in the science/medical department.

Any rate Jamey went to her room for a few moments to change into one piece bathing suit. No way was she going to show her skin to any of the Seaview crew members.

Bringing down to the beach for which was clear as anything today. Jamey brought her long blue towel, sun tan lotion and a bottle of water in case she gets thirsty.

She goes to move into the warm water with the temperatures in the mid seventies. She was loving every moment of it. While everyone else was doing something else.

Even though she was relaxed. All of a sudden she felt something touch her on her legs. As she jumped to see what the heck it was. But as she looked into the clear water there was nothing at all.

Even though she was spooked a little. No way in hell was she going to let it bother her with the shore leave.

On board the Seaview for repairs and upgrades.

Captain Lee Crane and 15 others of the crew weren't so lucky to get shore leave this time around. Admiral Nelson and the board members need to be sure that all was in order with the submarine before they head out on their next science mission.

Commander Chip Morton came over with a full report from engineering. "Lee, I have that report you asked me for. I don't know about you, but I am already bored with all of the upgrades."

"Me to Chip. At least we can go home and come back. Unlike the ones that is spending shore leave at the cottage." Crane said with moving away from the plot table.

One crew member wasn't happy to be on the cruise. His wife Rose Marie having been asked by Admiral Nelson to work the lab for a special project of his.

Lee and his wife had left the two boys with his sister Patricia and her husband at the house. Even though Patricia doesn't mind at times. But this was one time it did matter. She was in her last few months of the pregnancy.

Her doctor had Patricia on all kinds of medication to help her sleep, swelling, and most of all her eating habits.

Coming back from the lab. Rose Marie had a headache trying to figure out how to change a certain molecule with the test tube. Admiral Nelson wanted her to work on this project.

One good thing she was happy about was the fact that Dr. Anthony Sterling would be on this trip instead of working at the Institute.

Dr. Sterling was coming from lab number two when he saw Rose Marie walking slowly. She almost walked into the doctor without noticing him coming out of the room.

"Jesus Rose Marie! What's wrong with you for god sake?" He asked seriously.

"I really don't know Anthony. My mind hasn't been on my work or anything else for that fact."

"Have you spoken to your husband about it?" Anthony was concern for his friend.

"Not one word about it. He's just been too busy lately with the latest mission the Admiral has the Seaview on."

Meanwhile in the Control Room.

Captain Lee Crane was bored for the most part. Even his friend Commander Chip Morton was trying to stay busy until his watch was up in two hours. The same as well for Lee Crane, but for now he needed to take a walk around the submarine.

Sharkey was standing on the sand checking out the scenery. The sun was starting to go down, along with the temperatures. He needed to start to go inside the cottage. But he would try to tough it out for now. Picking up a few of the pebbles from the sand. He threw them into the skipping waters.

All of a sudden he turned to see a shadow of sorts. Sharkey had no idea what the hell it was. It was at this time he decided to head inside to stay warm instead of the cold. Running up to the cottage. Sharkey opened the door to feel some what safe. He just doesn't understand it as to why he was feeling like this way.

Walking into the living area. Patterson and Kowalski were sitting up the game table. They were about to ask Sharkey on whether or not he wanted to play cards.

"Why not the both of you. Besides I will go into the kitchen to grab the beers and snacks. By the way where is Jamey?" He asked with moving towards the kitchen. Otherwise he was able to hear the reply. Talking to himself. He says the following...

"She is still swimming. Maybe we should all go and look for her. While making sure she doesn't drown." He told the group.

End of Chapter One