AN: Feed back, yes please. Any mistakes are my own.
Chapter 10
The next day Bird walk up stairs and along the corridor till she came across a plate with Jessica name and what she dose. Bird step past it to where double doors are which open so she walk in and look around the room as she step ford to the Secretary desk. Carla look up
"Hello can I help you"
"Ah I'm Jessica bird" Carla smile
"Hi I'm Carla, Jessica will be out in a minute, take a seat"
"Thank you"
Bird turn around and walk over and sat down as she look around the room which got peachy apricot walls, cream tiles floors. There two two setter leather couches and a square coffee tables in between since the couches. There was magazines on the tables and water cooler over next to the desk.
There was four different paintings six was of four different frigates and other two was of two farms. Bird stood up and walk over to one of the paintings of one of the frigates, then she walk over to the next one. She turn when she heard double doors open and guy walking in carrying a box
"Package for Mrs Mulholland" He careful put it down Just as door open and Jessica walk out of her office
"Jessica package arrived for you"
"Thanks Carla" She step ford to the guy who past her a pen for her to sign the package then past the pen back
"Thank" He said smiling before walkout the door. Jessica turn and smile when she saw who was there
"Jessica I hope you weren't waiting to long"
"No, I was looking at these painting. Are these the frigates that Dutchy serve on" Jessica walk over to bird and smile
"Yes this one HMAS Sydney, he did his first four years on there"
"Wow what about these two here, the farms" Jessica walk over to the two paintings with a smile on her face
"This one here" She pointed to two story brick house
"that where I grew up"
"Really wow, so then this one is where Dutchy grew up"
"Yep this window here" Jessica pointed to side window
"Yes"
"That Dylan bedroom"
"Really which one is yours"
"This one" Jessica pointed to second story left corner window
"Dose Dutchy know about these paintings"
"Yes he dose"
She turn around and walk over to the desk and open the box and she pulled out a painting. She smile when she look at it and turn it around for Bird and Carla to see
"That Hammersley" Bird said as she step ford
"It sure is and it going over here" She walk over to a wall where hook was already put in place. Jessica hung the paint up and stood back.
"Do you get many people ask you about these paintings"
"Yes some do... so shall we go and get some lunch" bird smile
"Sure"
Jessica turn around and walk over to the desk and pick up her bag just as Carla pick her bag up and stood up. They walk out the door turning the lights off. Once the door was close Jessica turn the security alarm on and as well lock the double doors then the three walk down the corridor while talking.
They went there separate ways soon as they were out side, Jessica and bird went to sub way for lunch then they spent the afternoon shopping, talking and laughing about what jokes bird play on two dads.
When they return home Jessica help Bird carry all the bags in side and down to her room. Then Jessica went to great Dylan who was in the kitchen cooking dinner. She walk over and gave him a kiss
"How as your afternoon"
"Good, Jessica got every thing and is now broke. So can you take her to NAVCOM tomorrow morning"
"Sure"
"What did you do today"
"Work out this afternoon while you and bird were shopping since I'll be a while before I hit the gym again"
"True"
"Received e-mail from mum and dad"
"How are they"
"Good every thing good on the farm, they gave me the farmer ho down dance dates"
"When is it"
"Twenty third April"
"Oh do you know if you will be out on patrol then?"
"I called commander Flynn and we will be back on the twenty since we going to be away for seven weeks and when we return we got a week off" Jessica smile
"So you want to go this year"
"Sure, do you"
"Of course...I'll go and give mum and dad a call"
"Ok" Jessica walk over to cordless phone and pick it up and made a call.
Dutchy listen to Jessica as she talk to her father letting him know that they will be there.
"Dad can you find out if you can invite other people to the ho down dance...Hammersley crew"
"No" Dylan said in shock as he turn to grinning Jessica
"You heard Dylan...great let me know" Then she giggle
"Sure" She past the phone to him
"Dad want a word with you" Dylan took the phone from her
"Not the crew" Then he put the phone up to his ear
"Hi dad" Jessica listen and her father and Dylan talk for few minutes before hanging up
"Jessica Mulholland I can't not believe what you ask your father. Hammersley crew"
"Why not after all they never left Cains, it would be some thing different for them all and it one way to get out any crash sails for the week" Dylan grin
"Your right about that" He step ford and gave her a kiss
"I'll let you know soon as I know"
"Great" Dylan return back to the cooking.
Two days later Jessica drop bird and Dylan off at the wharf. She gave him a hug and kiss good bye before she left to return back home.
Week later Dylan went to check his e-mails when he saw couple from Jessica. He click on the first to read it. It to let him know that Ryan had ask Sarah to be his prom date and she ask him to the ho down dance. Maxine white said no to him going and it up set both Sarah and Ryan.
When he finish reading what was said he reply back to her then he check the next message from her. It was a message ford on from his father in law saying it was ok for the crew to attend and that he and john told Jessica that the crew are welcome to stay out on the farms for the week
"Oh no" And that the two families are looking ford to meeting the crew and their families.
Dylan reply back to Jessica 'Jess do the crew have to stay with our parents we know that mum will bring out the photo albums and tell the crew about us, love Dylan' then he sent the message.
Then he check his other e-mails including one from DJ letting him know that he will be at the ho down and looking ford to see every one. So Dylan reply back to DJ then check his next message. When finish on the computer he sign off and walk out of the room and up to the bridge.
"Dutchy are you ok" Bird ask when she saw the look on his face
"Yeah received couple messages from Jess"
"Is every thing alright" Kate asked
"Yeah... the week we all have off, crew and partners have been invited to country ho down dance down in Coomba and you all been invited to stay at Jess and my parent place for the week. She told me to tell you and if I haven't she would tell bird to tell you all"
"Ho down dance what sort of dancing is it" RO asked
"Country mostly with mix of rock and roll and soft music. There will be barbecues going, live bands, hay bails. There about three hundred plus attend every year for it"
"Sounds like fun" Swain said
"It is and Jess did point out one thing and that is if you all did come with us then you wouldn't be available to crash sail"
"That would be great" charge said
"Same here, sure I'm in" Mike said then he turn to Kate as she look at him.
The crew notice the look between them "Sure why not"
"I'm in" Bird said grinning then the others agree
"Ok I'll e-mail my family to let them know"
"Ah Dutchy what do we have to wear" RO asked
"Boots, no not navy boots, jeans, shirt and hat and jacket"
"And for us ladies" Kate asked
"Dresses, e-mail Jess she can help you with that area"
"Will there be drinks there Dutchy?" Two dads ask
"Beer and soft drinks for the kids" Then they all start talking about it.
Dylan walk over to Mike "Sir a word in private please"
"Sure" then Mike stood up
"X you have the bridge"
"X has the bridge" Just as Mike and Dutchy walk down stairs and into Mike office
"What is it Dutchy"
"Jess sent me e-mail message, Ryan ask Sarah to the prom which she excepted" Mike grin
"That great but..."
"Sarah ask him to the ho down dance, commander white said no. It up set both Sarah and Ryan." Mike thought about it
"you want me to talk to Maxine"
"Can you sir, you known commander white for years" Mike nodded
"alright leave it with me"
"Thank sir I'm sorry that I have to ask you"
"Think nothing of it. It been a long time since I've seen Ryan this happy and it one way for me to spend time with my god son" Mike said grinning
"Well sir you might not get much change if Sarah and Ryan are close" Mike chuckle
"Young love"
"Yes sir, talk about young love DJ is going to be there"
"Bird"
"Yes sir" Mike shook his head
"Thanks for tell me this and Jessica is right about one think we wouldn't be around for crash sail"
"True sir but I still can't believe she as dad about inviting the crew but she did make a point that the crew was always in cairns"
"That true" Then they heard
"Captain to the bridge rush"
"We better go and find out what going on"
"Yes sir" Mike open the door and they walk out together and heard towards the bridge.
When Jessica check her e-mails she smile when she received two from Dylan, one from bird and DJ. She read their messages and smile. After replying back a new message pop up.
It was from Mike letting her know that he contacted Maxine about Ryan going to the ho down dance. She smile when he told her that Ryan is going and wanted to know about the accommodation arrangements. Jessica reply play back
'Mike Sarah will be very happy to know that Ryan going. As accommodation Swain, Sally, Bird, bomber and Kate will be at Mulholland house with Dylan and me while the men willy be at my parent place. At least you will get to spend some time with Ryan. Oh bring your uniforms for dawn parade on the twenty fifth, Jessica' then she sent the message.
Then she check her other messages for the next fifteen minutes before shutting down her computer and going to bed.
Over the next six weeks Jessica keep in contact with Dylan, Bird, Bomber and Kate. She sorted out Bird, Bomber and Kate out fit for the dancing. She sent the different photos of different out fits for them to choice.
Once they were happy with what they choice they let Jessica know and she takes care of the rest. Dylan took care of the guys side except for swain since Sally taking care of his. He let Jessica know who want what and what sizes they are.
The day Hammersley came in to port the crew was looking ford to the week off. Dutchy smile when he saw who was waiting on the wharf. Once Hammersley was dock and every thing taken care off the crew started walking off the ship smiling to Jessica who was waiting on the wharf with Sally
"Hi Jessica"
"Hi guys, you better get move on flights leave in three hours"
"Sure we will be there" Charge said
"Good here are your out fit"
She open the trunk of her SUV and look over each bags and pick them up and past them to each of the crew members which they thank her for before walk over to taxis which just showed up. When bomber walk over to Jessica she past bomber her out fit
"Here you go Becca"
"Thank Jessica, looking ford to this dance"
"Sure am, see you at one at the air port"
"I'll be there" Then she walk away smiling.
Jessica close the trunk and walk around the side just as Dylan, Mike and Kate walk off the ship together and over to Jessica
"Mike Kate"
"Jessica, thank you for taking care of the out fits and every thing"
"No worries Mike" Then she gave Dylan and hug and kiss
"Miss you" she said
"Miss you to" Then they kiss once more before Jessica turn to Mike and Kate
"Need a lift to NAVCOM"
"We can walk thanks"
"I got your out fits in the back" Mike turn to Kate as she look at Mike
"Why not"
"Great, get in"
Dylan open the trunk to put his duffel bag in. Kate and Mike did the same before getting in to the back seat while Dylan close the door and walk around to the drivers side and got in. they talk till they arrived at NAVCOM about the up coming dance.
When they arrived at NAVCOM. Mike and Kate got their things and thank Jessica and Dylan for the lift before they walk towards the car park. Dylan drove home. They talk till they arrived home.
Once in side They ran up and into there bedroom and into the bathroom as they remove their cloths and drop them on the floor in the bedroom. Dylan who was faster turn the shower on. Once Jessica got her clothes off she went and join Dylan in the shower where they kiss and made love while in there.
Hour and half later they finally walk out of the bathroom and went and got dress then Jessica took care of the clothes that was on the floor as well Dylan duffel bag while he clean up the bathroom and made them a drink.
When their kids arrived home they quickly ran up stairs to get change out of their school uniforms and into normal clothes then they grab their duffel bag just as the taxi van showed up. Every one was out of the house and in the van in two minutes. They talk all the way to the air port.
Jessica notice how quiet Sarah is so she turn to her "Sarah what wrong"
"Ryan"
"Did you two have a fight or some thing"
"No, I was hoping that he could come with us" She turn to Dylan then back to Sarah
"Every thing is going to be fine, trust me" Sarah fold her arms while looking out the window.
Jessica turn to Dylan. He lean over "You should tell her"
"I know but I want to see her reaction, it will tell me if there is some thing going on between them" Dylan smile at her
"She still hasn't told you has she"
"No, this way I'll know for sure" He lean over and gave Jessica a kiss then he held on to her hand.
When they arrived at the air port they saw Hammersley crew and Sally there waiting for them. When Dylan and family got out of the taxi, he took care of the bill while the others got their bags out Jessica past Dylan her two bags then turn to the crew
"I see every one here, shall we" Jessica said then heard
"Ryan your coming" Jessica and the crew turn to see Sarah in shock as she step ford and drop her bag just as Ryan did then they hug and kiss in front of every one.
Dylan turn to Jessica "Now we know"
"Yeah" Then turn to Sarah and Ryan who was hugging still
"Ok you two brake up it before two dads decided to puke out here" Dylan said.
Everyone laugh just as Ryan and Sarah broke apart as they blush. They pick up their bags and turn to every one
"Come on we don't want to miss out flight" Dylan said.
They walk in side the air port while giving Ryan and Sarah a hard time. Half an hour later they were in the air headed to Canberra. Jessica look over to where Ryan and Sarah is. They were talking quietly in the next seats and was holding hands and smiling. She turn to Dylan who also notice it and smile at her
"He won't hurt her"
"I know I can't believe how much she grown up"
"Yeah. I spoken to bird just as we were coming in to port, she hasn't heard from DJ, have you"
"Yes this morning, he arrived at mum and dad place late last night. Ship in dry dock for repairs some thing electrical which causing the fuses to blow and it affected part of the ship including the computer room for the past week"
"That could take a week"
"More or less DJ Co knows where he going to be just in case they fix the repairs early"
"Ok, how are you feeling"
"Hungry after all we didn't get a change to grab some thing for lunch"
"True how about on the way out of Canberra we stop off at burger king for some thing to eat and drink"
"Sounds good to me, ask the others, I'm sure they haven't had a chance to grab a bite to eat them selves" Jessica said
"Good idea"
Dylan undid his seat belt and stood up and turn around and look for the crew members. When he saw them he walk over to them and spoke to them then move onto the next crew member before returning back to his seat and putting his belt back on
"They all agree to burger king"
"That good" He held on to her hand and kiss the back of it then lean over and gave her a kiss.