Following the loss of Bomber's brother-in-law, we returned to Cairns to drop off The Reginald and her crew, maybe even to lose a few family members that had had enough. But, to my surprise, Jessica Carlisle was determined not to leave. In fact, she came to me asking to stay, even though Bomber had apparently told her to return to their hometown of Mount Isa. I was shocked, but tried not to show it to the civilian. Anyway, she was Bomber's sister so she was clearly built of tougher stuff than any of us could've imagined.
In comparison, Haynes has been taking it hard, believing he is entirely responsible for allowing the civilian into the halls when we were under attack. Already I have twice passed he and Scruffy arguing in the halls about him leaving the ship. Whether this happens or not remains to be seen, but it's no impact whatsoever on me if he goes.
My problems lay with Josh who has been cold since day one about having Cassie on board but even more now since the accident. I'm hoping he'll at least warm up for Cassie's birthday on Thursday, though I doubt that warmth will be for me.
It's not that I question at all my decision to bring Cassie on board, and nor do I question that Josh will do anything to protect her, but now I wonder whether this whole ordeal will end up costing us more than one life before the year is out. And maybe even my marriage…
The Price We Paid2/8
Vantage Point:
Australia is running out water. With anarchy dotting the east coast and fires rampaging through cities and towns, a new approach to the water shortage problem is needed. Prime Minister Argyle calls on an old ally, the United States of America, for support. But is their quick response more than friendship? Are Australia's water borders, which the Hammersley protect, hiding something more important? Can Finch and the Forefront Group expose their real motives before it's too late?
On board the Hammersley tension grows to great levels when warring husband and wife team Robert and Kasey Dixon are forced to work closer after Kasey takes on the position of R.O as Scruffy Murphy falls sick. Can they work together while the world around them falls apart?
And on the mainland Commander McGregor is forced to re-visit old problems when she's informed by HMAS Kuttabul that, due to arson attacks, she has two new ships under her command – the Brisbane and the Canberra. Can Canberra CO, Captain Mike Flynn, and Kate put aside their differences and save the Hammersley when the Americans set their sights on the little patrol boat?
PRICE WE PAID: VANTAGE POINT starts August 24th…
