Chapter 1: The Move In
Disclaimer/Note: READ ME! I do not own anything that may be taken claim of, including the Alaska Game and Fish Dept. The names are of my own creation, a combination of names from people I know. Also, there won't be a mention of any specific Deadliest Catch characters until the fourth chapter.
A plane landed in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Off stepped a young woman with a suitcase and a duffel bag. She walked into the airport and looked around for about ten minutes before she saw the Alaska Game and Fish logo. She walked over to a man that stood about 6 feet tall with long brown hair and sea blue eyes, and introduced herself. "Hi, I am Paige, Paige Givant," and she held out her hand. The man smiled and replied, "Nice to meet you. I'm Jason Madsen, I'm the head of the Environmental Science here at the Alaska Game and Fish office. If you have no objections. I'll take you to my house so you can unpack then we'll take you to the office." "Sounds good. I need to shower, if that's okay?" She ran a hand through her wind swept auburn hair and rubbed a hand over her face, obscuring the multi-colored forest green and autumn orange irises. "No problem, let's go," and he grabbed the bag of the 20 year old student as fe led her through the small airport. A red SUV stood by thr door where he through my suitcase. Even though it was mid-September; the wind was chilly in the morning hours. A short 15 minute drive through town got them to a beautiful 2-story log cabin with a stone chimney.
"I hope you wont fell awkward, it is just me and Captain here." And before she could ask who, or rather what, captain was, a giant dog cae bounding across the yard. "Paige, this is Captain, he is a Bernese Mountain Dog." I pet his head and was let in. The house was nicely decorated with a few rugs; the living room had a couch and two chairs with a TV and a table. On the wall was a wood burning fireplace. Following the short hallway that led to a kitchen, bathroom, the back yard, and a door which he opened to reveal a sauna. He led me upstairs to the bedrooms. He showed me my room that had a queen-sized bed, a vanity, a closet, and desk with two windows covered in curtains. There was a full bath attached to it. He then led me down the hall to a room with a treadmill and a weight machine. He then led me to the very end and opened the door to reveal what was obviously his room. He turned and looked at me seriously. "If you need anything, just ask. For the next three months my house is yours; you have free regin here." "Thank you, Mr. Madsen." "Jason." "Jason." I smiled and walked back to my room. "Let me know when you're ready to go." I called my parents to let them know I was there then headed to the bathroom for a hot shower. After I walked to my dresser in a towel and changed into dark jeans, a black tank top and a white sweater while towel-drying my hair and brushing it out. Light make up and a pair of tennis shoes finished it. I grabbed a light jacket and walked down the steps. I heard Jason on the phone so I didn't want to eavesdrop on it but I heard my name do I assumed it was someone from the office. I tried to make noise, but he didn't hear me. "Ya, I wish she was a bit older. From what I understand, she is smart, athletic, funny and after seeing her she is definitely a looker. I bet the younger boys will be after her." Just then my phone went. I answered the text seeing it was one of my guy friends from home asking if I arrived. I sent it as Jason came in. "Sorry, I was on the phone. Ready to go?" "Whenever you are."
We arrived at the office and Jason introduced me to the main people and showed me to my area. "This will be your workplace. The first thing you'll do-tomorrow-is go out with a boat. Tour biological tean us going to try and track the crab fir this year's season. It'll be about 3 days. Will you be up for it?" I was shocked. I didn't think I would be out so quick. "Y-yes." "You sure?" "Ya, just didn't think I would be out so soon." "The captains will be here in a week. We show them the maps then. You need to be there too." I nodded. "Can I meet the people I'll be with?" "Sure, come on." And he took me down a hall to a dock. Then he led me to a boat about 115 feet long.
"This'll be your vessel for the next few days. Get on." He showed me around and went up to the wheelhouse of the house forward boat. "Paige, this is Captain Nick Dean, deckhands John Lawson and Ralph Fall, and film tech Zach Days. Boys, this is Paige Givant. She is in school for Environmental Science. She is going to help you boys, be nice to her. She'll meet you here at 6 in the morning." They nodded and said there hellos and gave a brief interrogation, then I was allowed to leave with Jason. "Well, what do ya think?" "I think I'll be okay with them." I smirked and added, "They are cute after all." He glared at me. "What?" I innocently asked. He shook his head and we headed back to his house.
"What do you want for dinner?" He asked when we went through the door. "Whatever, I'm not picky." "Pasta with shrimp ok?" "Sounds great." "Ok, I'll make it while you pack." "Sure?" He nodded and went to the kitchen while I headed to my room and packed my duffel bag for three days. I sat down to get online, but before I got to comfortable, I was called down for dinner. I loved the smell and sat down. A plate was placed before me. "Smells amazing." I said with appreciation. "Hopefully tastes better. What to drink?" "Water is fine." He got it and sat down with a beer. "Angel hair pasta with butter garlic shrimp. Enjoy." I tried it and responded, "It is amazing. Where did you learn to cook?" "College." He smiled at my laugh. "You have an enchanting laugh." I blushed, "Thanks." We ate in silence. I offered to do the dishes, being a guest. He initially objected, then gave in. I washed and then asked if he needed me to do anything else. He said no, and told me to sit with him on the couch. We talked a bit asking questions. It started simple, age, likes, dislikes, etc. He was 28 years old, liked mystery and horror movies and stuff. After a while, he opened a bottle of wine. I had a glass, then 2. Halfway through my third, he asked, "Are you in a relationship?" and I noticed he was close to me. "No, and I think I really should be getting to bed. It is 11. Night Jason." I waved and went to my room. The first thing I did was set the alarm then I changed into an oversized t-shirt from an ex and a pair of shorts, then curled into a ball in bed hugging my plush crab.