TITLE: Dutchy Family
AUTHOR: Alimoo1971
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PAIRINGS: Dutchy/Other
SUMMARY: Hammersley crew learns about Dutchy family
ARCHIVE: Fan fiction, Sea patrol
DISCLAIMER: OK, don't own characters. Made this story up, didn't make any money out of it, yada, yada, you know the rest.
FEED BACK: Yes Please
NOTES: I was thinking about this story, so I decided to write it.
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Petty officer Dylan 'Dutchy' Mulholland had been home from his tour from Afghanistan. He was spending it down south with his family whom misses him.
Dylan was coming to terms with what happen over seas to his XO and how he died in front of him. He didn't want to talk about what happen to the navy only what he put in his report about what happen. When he returns to Australia he went to spend some time on his parent's family farm.
One day a month after he was visiting his family he rode one of the horses up on to a hill where three gum trees are. They were planted seven meters apart. When Dylan was younger his father and him build a tree house for him, his two sisters and neighbors kids.
The only way to get to the tree house is by motor bike or horse. Dylan was sitting up in the old tree house which he rebuilds few years ago. He was still going through a ruff time with the nightmares about what happen to the one mission that went south.
He looks up from his hands when he heard a horse galloping up the hill. He saw who was riding the horse since the sun started to rise. He watch the horse stop and the person get off it and gave the horse a pat as she look up at him then she walk over and climb the wooden ladder till she stood on the front part of the house.
She took two steps and turns around and sat down next to Dylan. Then she put her hand in to his and looks out to see the sun starting to rise over the distant hills. She looked at the rising sun then turn to Dylan who was looking at her
"Still having those night mares"
"Sorry if I woke you up"
"Hey...talk to me remembers we always talk about our nightmares. How am I going to help you if you don't talk about it Dylan"
"I know but I don't know if you can handle it after you seen what happen when you were nine years old Jess"
"Yeah, I remember. You were the only one who I could talk to about and we got into trouble" Dylan smile
"But at least you talk about it"
Past
Jessica who was nine years old was in town with her father one Saturday. She was sitting in her father Ute when she heard yelling from across the main road then she saw a man pull out a gun and pointed it another guy head and pull the trigger.
Jessica saw the guy head got blown off. She scream when she saw what happen then the guy turn to her then turn around and ran two shops down and around the corner. Jessica who was the only witness to what happen went into shock. She spent a week in hospital before she went home.
Earlier the next morning she got onto her bike and rode three kilo meters to the Mulholland farm house. When she got there she quietly walk around to Dylan window and tap on it and waited.
Dylan woke up when he heard the taping so he got out of bed and went to the window and pull back the curtain. He was shock to see who it was so he opens his window
"Jess what you are doing here"
He let her climb through the window while he walk over and close his bedroom door then turn around and walk back over to her
"Jess"
"Hold me Dylan" Then she started to cry So Dylan wrap his arms around her and she did with him as she cry on his shoulder
"What wrong is it to do with what you saw?"
"Yes" she said as she nodded her head.
Dylan rub her back till she stop crying and pulled away from him as she wipe her tears away "What to talk about what happen, It might help"
"I can't"
"Yes you can remember we tell each other everything no secrets. No holding back"
She let out her breath "it was horrible"
Dylan held on to her hand and pulls her towards his bed. "Take your shoes off and get in"
Jessica took her shoes and jacket off and put them on chair then she got into Dylan bed then he did. He lay on his back and she snuggled up to his side as he pull the blankets over them then he hug her
"Tell me, it will make you feel better" Jessica let out her breath
"It was in dad Ute looking around when I saw two men arguing. The killer punch the other guy in the face then pushes him back against the lamp post. Then the guy put his hand in his trench coat and pulled out a gun and pointed it at the guy head and pulls the trigger. I scream when I saw the guy head get blown off. The guy turn and look at me then turn around and ran down the street and around the corner just as dad and other people ran out of the shops. I just froze looking at the body"
"Oh Jess" he held her tight as she started to cry once more. He held her till he notice she feel asleep so he fell asleep not long after.
They both woke up with Dylan father yelled at them both hours later. Jess went into shock and Dylan look at her then to his dad he quickly got out of bed and grab his father hand and pull him out of the bedroom Jessica heard Dylan saying out side
"Mum can you go to Jess"
Then his mum walk into the room to see Jessica sitting up with her knees bent and arms wrap around them as she got her head down as she started crying
"Oh Jessica" Dylan mum walk over and sat on the bed warping her arms around her as they listen to father and son yelling outside the bedroom
"What is Jessica doing here? Her parents called here they are worried about her"
"Dad, she came to me to talk to me" Dylan said yelling back
"Talk about what"
"Dad she told me what happen what she witness in town, the shooting"
"What?" Dylan father said in shock
"That why she came here to me, she trust me dad. I was hoping to talk to her in telling the cops about what she told me."
"Oh shit, sorry Dylan"
"Dad you should trust me like Jess dose. I'm the only one who she can talk to"
Jessica lifted her head when Dylan walk back into the bedroom and around to the other side of his bed and sat down looking at Jessica. She lowers her legs
"Sorry Jess" She wrap her arms around his neck
"I'm sorry for getting you into trouble Dylan"
"It not your fault"
"Jessica I'll call James and Abby to let them know that you ok"
"Thank you" Dylan mum stood up from the bed and walk over to her husband
"Come on, you can help me make breakfast" Then they walk out of the bedroom.
Few minutes later Dylan and Jessica pulled apart "Are you ok now" Dylan asked
"I will be"
"You should tell the cops"
"I know...will you come with me" Dylan smile
"Sure, are you hungry" Jessica shook her head
"Ok come on at least had a drink, I don't want to see you get sick" Jessica smile
"Yeah" Dylan got up from the bed then help Jessica out and walk her to his bedroom door
"I'll meet you in the kitchen I need to get dress"
"Ok and thanks for listening"
"That what I'm here for" Jessica nodded and turn around and walk out of the bedroom.
She walk down and into the kitchen "Jessica here come and sit down" Dylan mother said Jessica sat down just as Mrs. Mulholland place a cup of tea in front of Jessica
"Here drink this"
"Thank you"
"I called you dad he Figure that you would come here" she said smiling Jessica blush. As she pick up her cup and took sip of the hot drink.
Couple minutes later Dylan walk in carrying Jessica jacket and shoes. He place the jacket behind the chair Jessica was on and shoes where the other boots are before sitting down next to her and gave her a smile which she did in return
"Mum can you call that detective, Jessica want to tell him what she saw"
"Really are you sure Jessica"
"Yes Mrs. Mulholland. After telling Dylan what happen I'm ready to tell the police what happen. Dylan said he will be with me when I tell them"
"I'm going to support her mum, dad. She going to need it"
"Good on you son, that very manly of you" his father said
"Now eat up and after breakfast I'll make the call"
"Thank you" Jessica said as she drinks her tea.
Present
"You know you can trust me Dylan"
"I know" Jess looks at him then turn her head towards the rising sun.
Ten minutes of no words being said Dylan turn and look as Jessica she got her eye close
"I know you looking at me" Dylan chuckle
"You know me all too well"
"Yes I do and you know how patient I can be"
"Yeah" Dylan looked at Jessica for a minute then he let out his breath and he turns his head towards the rising sun.
"The rescue mission that team was sent to, it was a trap. We all were caught. The men who held us they beat each of us asking why we were there. All we did was give them out name, rank and serial number. Our XO was last to be beaten up... Then they came and got me and put me in to the interrogation room. They wanted codes, which we were there to rescue, how many Americans solider, there bases. I told them the same thing. They gave me one more warning. As the leader held a knife to my XO throat" He turns to see Jessica looking at him
"His last orders were 'Name, rank serial number that an order'... They slit his throat; they made me watch as they did it. I was so angry, so mad, I yell at the guy. He walk over and stood in front of me holding the same knife" Dylan look at the sun rise once again
"I waited for the right moment and I took it. I broke free and I tackle the guy to the ground. I got hold of that same knife and stab him in the chest while looking into his eyes. The two other men in the room grab me and pull me off their leader. They started punching and kicking me. I manage to hit one of them and grab his gun and shot them. I ran over to my XO and grab sheet and rip big piece off and wrap it around his throat then pick him up and ran out of the room. I found a room full of weapons so I went to release the others and found the ones who we were sent to rescue. They were already dead. Shot in the head. They would have been dead for at least day or two before the rescue. The other carries their bodies and we went back to the room where all the weapons and explosives are. I order them to grab what weapons they could carry and explosives. Then I got one of the men to set up one of the explosives and handed me the detonator then we ran towards the exit and into one of the trucks. I push the button since I was driving. I head towards the sea and use a radio to call Tombola to get them to send the HRIBS. Hour later we were back on board with six bodies and the XO body. Team and I we were put on light duties for the remaining of our tour...that was a month ago"
Jessica let go of his hand and put it around his shoulder. He put his head on her shoulder as he put his arm around her waist
"I please you told me Dylan. It time to heal and I'm here for you, no more secrets, no holding back"
"I've ask for a transferee" Dylan said a minute later
"Where" He turn to her
"Cairns, it will be on patrol boats. There no openings at the moment"
"That good news, Family will be happy"
"Yeah, so for now I'm on leave till opening comes up" Then he straighten up and turn to Jessica and lean ford and gave her a kiss
"Thank you for listening"
"You know I'll listen, do you feel a bit better"
"A bit"
"If you have any more worries or nightmares, doubts let me know"
"I will"
"Good" Then she lean over and gave him a kiss which it became passionate.
When they broke apart "You know it been a few years since we last made out in here" Jessica laugh
"Oh yeah I remember that what... nineteen years ago and it was raining"
"Gee has it been that long"
"Yes"
"So... What to make out" He flick his eye brows at her which made her laugh
"Why not" they got up and walk into the hut while Jessica giggling.
Two hours later they walk in the back door "Everything alright" John Mulholland asked
"Yes dad, we talk"
"I can tell" Mary Mulholland said as she picks a piece of straw out of Jessica hair
"Mum, we not kids any more" Dylan said
"We know, here" she past Dylan a cup of tea
"Thanks mum"
"Sit down, breakfast is ready"
"Where the rest of the family"
"They have gone next door to help out for the day. So what are your plans for the day?"
"I can go and help out" Dylan said then he look at Jessica
"What about you Jess"
"Someone got to help out in the kitchen"
"Some of you brownies" Dylan asked while grinning
"May be, I'm still working on the books for mum and dad" she bite piece of her toast.