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Hammersley had just docked at Cairns the crew were all a buzz as it was the start of a 2week shore leave.
"Sir, X you guys coming out with us tonight" Askes Charge. Mike looks at Kate and Kate responds
"Sure Charge where we meeting tonight"
"Well we thought we would start with the local have dinner and some drinks then move off into town see you there about 6" replies Charge
"Sure Charge see you then"
"X don't I get a say in this?" asks Mike
"Nope you are coming out and having a good time with the crew" Kate gives Mike a cheeky grin
"Well X we better head off to see Maxine and get the paperwork finished off for our shore leave"
"Yes sir" replies Kate. Mike and Kate head off to see Maxine.
Several hours later most of the crew are at the pub. Nikki and Pete are also their as their boats happen to be docked at the same time. Nikki having moved up to an XO position on another boat, and Pete being on another boat as well but different to Nikki. The crew have noticed the X and their Boss are still yet to arrive at the pub.
"Anyone know when the boss or X are arriving" Yells 2Dad
"I told them six." replies Charge
"Well it is after six Charge" replies 2Dad's. Bomber elbows him in the side. Bomber no longer works on the Hammersley and now works on shore. Nikki sees the Kate and Mike enter the pub they are talking away. Nikki gets up and walks over to Mike and Kate and gives them a hug and says hi. They sit down and start talking and catching up.
2hours later
"Right lets head to this new pub shell we guys. Yells charge" the group get up and leave heading off to the new local pub that is located a couple of blocks away. The walk helping sober some of the crew up. Mike hangs towards the back talking to Pete while Kate talks to Nikki.
As they enter the new pub both Kate and Mike notice who the band is up on the stage setting up. Pete and Nikki guide Mike and Kate inside they are both a take concerned about who is up on stage.
"Ok Guys my shout" yells Mike. He looks at Kate and Kate goes with him to get the round of drinks
"Mike what are we going to do if they noticed us in here?"
"Well I have no idea. Thou the crew will find out that we have known each other a lot longer than what we have lead them to believe."
"I know but they could have warned us they would be here."
"True thou Jimmy said they were up this way doing a few gigs before the school reunion next weekend which you know we have to be part of"
"Yea I know just was not ready for tonight thou"
"Don't worry you got a great voice" Mike smiles are Kate she smiles back. And they head back to the group who is at the back in a corner.
Jimmy turns around to finish setting up the mic and other gear and he notices Mike and Kate are in the pub. He walks over to one of the other band members Paul to get some other stuff sorted. He then gets off the stage and walks over to them. Mike sees him coming over.
"Kate Jimmy's coming this way" Kate hangs her head
"Great"
"Mike how you doing" greets Jimmy giving Mike a hug the crew turn to look at Mike and Jimmy
"Kate sweetie so good seeing you again" Jimmy gives Kate a hug. The crew are in even more shock.
"2Dad's get another round of drinks for the crew please" yells Kate
"Yes Ma'am" replies 2Dad's
"Guys I would like you to meet a long term friend of mine from school and ADFA. Jimmy this is mostly my crew that I work with a few others who have worked with me." Replies Mike to the crew
"First night of shore leave is it Mike" replies Jimmy
"Sure is first night of 2weeks shore leave"
Jimmy leans in and whispers in Mike's ear.
"You two ready for next weekend" Mike just nods his head in reply.
"That is good maybe you two should join us on stage tonight"
"That is not up to me mate ask the lady about that one" replies Mike. Jimmy moves over to Kate and whispers in her ear
"You guys won't to join us on stage tonight"
"No thanks you won't have our gear here" Kate replies with a cheeky grin thinking she has gotten out of it.
"Ok whatever" Jimmy walks off with a cheeky grin and turns around Mike knows that grin and so does Kate
"Sir I think we are in for trouble tonight" replies Kate. Some of the crew hear this
"I think so too that grin he had on is not a good one he is up to something" replies Mike
A few minutes later the band starts up and starts playing. 2Dad's, Bomber, Nikki, Pete, Swain and Sally.
"Wont to dance Kate?" asks Mike
"Sure thing" replies Kate Mike holds his hand out for Kate and leads her to the dance floor where they start dancing
About an hour into it. The band stops for a refreshment break. The crew get another round of drinks. Mike and Kate are just on fizzy drink deciding to not drink too much tonight.
5mins later
"Thank you all for your wonderful support here tonight. It's great to be here in Cairns. Though tonight I am very lucky to have two of my best mates and former band members in the crowd tonight. " Mike and Kate try to hide. The spot light moves over towards the Hammersley crew.
"These two use to be part of the band a number of years ago till they decided that Navy life was far more interesting than singing every night. I would like to welcome up to the stage Commander Mike Flynn and Lieutenant Kate McGregor" Both Mike and Kate just stand there
"He is going to pay for this Mike says Kate"
"Oh he will be don't you worry" replies Mike.
The crew of Hammersley cheer on their Boss and X. Mike and Kate both walk up to the stage. The whole pub joins in with the cheering of Mike's crew.