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Hey, well Friday won, so here you go. Thanks to Lilacc, James, Neon Jack and Katie for reviews. In answer to Lilacc's question, just because Rebecca can't get with anyone at this moment in time, does not mean however, that there will be no romance ;). That's all I am saying on that for the moment lol. Also James, I am curious to know what you mean by an alternate ending? Do you mean to the entire story or what exactly? I would be interested to know. Oh and Katie, the deer culling is to do with the fact if you have too many deer, then there is not enough food, so by removing the weak ones, the others survive and don't run out of food. Now for all of you, I am informing you that we are now (after the chapter below) 2 chapters and several paragraphs from the beginning of the series, so all of you who have been waiting for that, you have not long to wait now! Yay!

Ok, last point, once again there is at least one word of bad language, so here is a warning. So read on and I hope you enjoy! Please remember to review!


Chapter twelve - The Rescue and The Surprise

Malcolm had to go home early, but Sully was staying for a bit longer. Both of them couldn't stay for the whole summer, but had promised they would be back for the end of summer party. So after Malcolm had gone, all of them, not including Shane, who was working with his father, had decided to go out on the water for the day. Trish had got hold of a boat, and they were all going to go and have some fun. I had been invited, however I too was working that day and told them I would see them later in The Cannery. Sully looked saddened at this, but I knew I couldn't go, so he'd just have to lump it. They set out waving goodbye and I waved back, I sighed, some part of me wishing I could go with them, but I had to work.

"You could have gone with them you know," said Joe, watching me.

"No, I have work to do, you don't pay me to go have fun," I replied.

"There isn't that much to do, I'm just wondering if your avoiding them," he said.

"I'm not avoiding them, I just…today's a working day, so I should work," I concluded.

Joe shook his head, I think he thought I didn't get out that much. Or maybe he had seen Sully's reaction to me saying I was busy. Whatever it was, I knew he was unimpressed with me.

As the day wore on, the others did not reappear. It all became apparent that the others were missing, when Mr Wellington came down to the docks.

"Hello? Miss Jacobs?" he said.

I looked up to find him standing there, looking worried.

"Hi Mr Wellington, is there a problem?" I asked.

"Is my daughter and her friends down here with you somewhere?" he asked.

"Um no, the last time I saw them, they were heading out on a boat," I replied.

"It's just they were meant to be back by 2.30," he said.

"I see," I said, glancing down at my watch which read 4.30. "Well I could go and look for them,"

"No, it's fine, it's not your problem," he said.

"Well actually, they are my friends, so it matters to me. I'll go and look for them," I said, refusing to have Thomas Wellington treat me so.

He stared at me, I told Joe I was off to find them and he nodded his approval. As I made my way to The Marlin, I spotted Shane sitting twiddling his thumbs.

"Shane! You want to come and give me a hand, if you not doing anything," I yelled.

"Yeah ok!" he responded.

He helped me prepare The Marlin, as I explained the situation. When I had finished, he just looked at me.

"Do I have to come?" he said, turning away from me.

"Well, why not, they are your friends are they not?" I replied.

"Yes, it's just, I don't think they want to see me," he said.

"Why?" I asked.

"Cause, they're all a bunch of gits!" he snapped.

"Even Jimmy?" I asked.

"Especially Jimmy," he replied.

"Oh come on Shane! What on earth has happened now?" I said, getting frustrated. "Have you two fallen out?"

"I…well…yes ok. So maybe I said something about him abandoning me for a girl, but he has," he said, finally.

"You're jealous of him and Abby?" I asked.

"No, its just he's my best mate, and he spends more time with her then me," said Shane.

"Really, come on. Look, I know how it feels when your friend gets an girlfriend, or a boyfriend, and they don't hangout with you as much," I started. "You've just got to get on with it. One day you'll find someone, and you'll want to spend time with them,"

"But," he said.

"Look Jimmy and Abby like each other, just let them have their time and you'll find Jimmy comes back to you. Don't force him to choose." I continued. "But if you don't go help him now, what sort of a friend does that make you?"

"I'm sure they're fine," he said.

"What if they're not, what if they need help? Can you not, put your selfishness aside and help him!" I snapped. "I bet you he would come and spend more time with you, if you help,"

Shane stared at the floor, I could see the conflict of emotions as he tried to decide what to do. Finally he looked up, and I could see he had made the right choice.

"Fine, lets go then," he said.

We set off, I pushed The Marlin up to 50mph and left the cove. The sea was not as rough, and a gentle breeze blew my hair. Shane sat on the steps, his head in his hands.

"Shane, where do you think they would have gone?" I asked him.

"How would I know?" he replied.

"Well, where would you go to have a good time out here?" I asked.

"Well, I suppose, the best place is near the little reef where you can swim," he said.

"That would be in, which direction?" I asked.

"You still don't know your way around?" he said, smirking and getting up to join me.

"Well then smart aleck, why don't you drive?" I said, grinning.

"Are you serious?" he said, looking both shocked and excited.

"Of course, I trust you," I said, clapping him on the shoulder.

"Thanks, can I kick in the second engine?" he replied.

"Sure, you're driving, so do it,"

We set off then for the reef, I watched through binoculars trying to spot the others. Shane pushed The Marlin up to 75mph, and was racing along. I watched, only to make sure he was not having difficulties. As we neared the reef, it then became a case of spotting them. I tried the radio, there was no response, or there was, but if it was them you couldn't tell. Finally it was Shane who saw them, in the small boat, drifting. The weather had been hot all day, and I was hoping that they had been sensible enough to take lots of water. It was looking as easy approach, and so we slowed as we came. They must have heard us, because they sat up and started waving at us.

"Hey! Someone's here to save us!" said Trish.

"It's Rebecca," said Jimmy. "Beware of the rocks!"

It was now I noticed there were hidden rocks, and told Shane to cut the engine.

"How do we reach them?" he asked, realising that a rope wouldn't reach.

"I have an idea, hold her steady Shane," I replied, leaping down onto the lower deck.

The boat had some accessories, one of which was a jet ski. I pulled it out and launched it off the deck. It roared and landed in the water. I had the rope too, and I drove it slowly towards them. As it was a lighter craft, it sat higher in the water, and so just managed to clear the rocks. I threw the rope, and they tied it on. Now all I had to do was pull them off the rocks. The problem was, there was not much room to manoeuvre, and turning was a nightmare. I winced, as I heard the rocks scrape the bottom of the jet ski. I drove it forward, knowing if I increased the power too much it would hit the rocks, but if I didn't then it wouldn't work. I floated at a low speed as far as I dared, before taking a risk and flooring it. There was a slight crunch, and I couldn't tell whether it was the jet ski or the boat. The sudden yelling from behind me, gave me the answer.

"Rebecca! There's a hole in the boat!" yelled Ben.

"How much of a hole?" I yelled, over my shoulder.

"Well there's water coming in!" shouted Abby.

"Right I want someone, anyone to try and block that hole," I said, urgently. "I also want someone to get the water out,"

"What do the rest of us do?" said Nikki.

"Balance the boat, I am going to try and get you as near to Shane and The Marlin as I can," I replied, flooring the jet ski.

The jet ski was hating me, if a machine can actually hate you. It was straining even at full speed, but finally I felt movement. Everyone was bailing water, balancing the boat, or stuffing what they could into the hole. Shane had backed The Marlin as close as he dared.

"Shane, anchor her now!" I ordered.

He dropped the anchor, then proceeded to get in to a position where he could help people on. When finally they were close enough, it was Jimmy who got onto The Marlin first. I watched with a smile, as I saw the understanding and forgiveness between the two of them. They didn't say anything, but I knew that they were mates again. Jimmy and Shane then proceeded to get everyone in. Shane impressed me, in that he managed to go back up to the wheel, instead of doing something to JD. He left Jimmy and Henry to get him out. Once everyone was out, Jimmy cut the rope and freed the jet ski from the sinking boat. Back we went, Shane driving while I rode the jet ski, I even managed to show off a few tricks on it. Finally I got back on The Marlin, as we came into Harper's mariner. A few people were waiting for us, as we came into the dock. Mr Wellington, looked like he was going to explode with scary calmness.

"Were have you been," he said, with a look that could kill.

"Look it, wasn't their fault," I started.

"Thanks for your help, but I didn't ask your opinion," he stated.

"I don't care if you did, it was a simple case of they ran out of fuel and drifted for a bit," I said, deciding to leave out at that point, the fact they had ended up on rocks and sunk the boat.

"Ran out of fuel? Well then, where's the boat," he said.

"We were getting them onto my boat, and on the way back it came loose and hit some rocks. In otherwords it sank," I said, covering for them.

"Well then," said Mr Wellington, coolly. "You shouldn't be aloud to have that boat, if you can't tie a simple knot,"

"Daddy, wait!" said Trish, stepping in between her father and me. "That's not what happened,"

She then proceeded to explain to him, what they had told me on the way back. How they had run out of fuel, Ben was supposed to bring the other canister. How they had got into an argument and were not concentrating on what was happening, when they hit some rocks. They had then sat there stuck, for hours, and had run out of supplies. How then, they had been lying there, when they heard a boat roar, and how they had all spotted the big white speed boat coming. She then told him of their rescue, and their return trip.

I have to say, I loved Trish at that point. Mr Wellington nodded, before actually apologising to me and then we all departed. I watched as Shane and Jimmy went off together, and it made me smile. I turned back to The Marlin to check her over and then cover her, when I realised I wasn't alone.

"Do you want some help?" asked a voice I knew.

I turned to find Sully still there.

"You know something of boats?" I asked.

"Well no, not really, but you could just tell me what to do," he said, looking hopeful.

"Sully, the reason you stayed is not to do with the boats is it?" I started.

"No, if I'm honest, it's not," he replied.

"Look, you're a lovely guy, but you're going home in a few days and well, I might not see you for ages. Long distance relationships don't often work, and I'm not really into one night stands," I said, feeling bad as I watched his expression change.

"I understand, I'll see you around," he said, starting to walk away.

"Sully wait!" I said, he turned back towards me. "It doesn't mean you and I can't have a good time, I'm your friend always. We're still good aren't we?"

"Yeah, don't worry about it, you and I are good. I'll see you later tonight," he replied, though I could see he was hurt.

A few days later Sully left, I felt like I had let him down, but there wasn't much I could do. The summer trickled by and I enjoyed it. I decided to make the most of it, it was my last one with everyone after all. A few days before the end of the summer party, I was working on Joe's boat, when the person I was uncomfortable with showed up.

"Hey Rebecca," said a voice

I had to force myself not to shiver, as I looked up to find Henry.

"Hi Henry," I replied.

"You busy?" he asked.

"Well no, as long as talking is all you had in mind," I replied, wondering where he was going with this. "What brings you down here then?"

"I was working, and I thought I'd come and talk to you," he replied.

"Working? Doing what exactly?" I asked.

"Cleaning boats,"

"For who?" I asked, curiously.

"Mr Wellington, he hired me," he replied.

"Wow, there is one scary guy. I don't know if it's because he's rich, or because he has power, but he has no respect for anyone he thinks is below him,"

"Well he's paying me, so I can't complain," replied Henry. "Look Sully is coming back here today,"

He had changed the subject far too quickly for my liking.

"That's the real reason you're here isn't it," I replied.

"I just thought that, you two would get along. Your both nice people, and I thought you would be right together,"

"Sorry? Are you trying to tell me, you were playing matchmaker?" I said, astounded.

"I was doing it as a favour to Sully, he's my best friend. I wanted him to be happy,"

Yeah right! I thought. You want him to be happy! You go, and stab him in the back a few years from now; I bet he was happy about that!

"You are my friend too, and I thought that it might work," he continued, when he got no response from me.

I could have gagged, he considered me a friend! I didn't want that, I had seen what he did to his so called friends. No thank you Mr Dunn, I'm quite happy, not being your friend! Of course, if I had said anything of what I was feeling, then I think he might have thought I was loony, but it's what was running through my brain.

"I didn't say I didn't like Sully, I just said I didn't think long distance relationships worked, and personally I'm not into one night stands," I said, finally finding my voice.

"Oh," said Henry. "The impression we got, was that you had told him you didn't like him like that. I think he thought you meant that too,"

"We?" I asked.

"Oh, Trish and I. We thought from the way Sully was acting the night after the boat incident, that that is what you had told him," said Henry.

I sighed, how complicated life was.

"Well I didn't, I told him exactly what I just told you," I replied.

"Well ok, but please, just for me, try and act like you've missed him. I'll give ya a hand if you like," he said, as he pointed to what I was doing.

"I have missed him, I don't need to act," I replied, all the time thinking I would never do anything for you.

"Well I'm glad that's sorted, now I'll help you till the ferry comes," he said, giving me that Henry smile.

I don't know what was worse, having Henry help me, or the thought of him trying to play matchmaker. The ferry finally came, and he headed off to greet Sully. I found that I couldn't help smiling. Henry and Sully were coming back towards me, and I stopped what I was doing to greet him. I walked right up to Sully grinning, and threw my arms round his neck, hugging him tightly. He seemed surprised for only a moment, before hugging me back and lifting me off my feet.

"Hey, I have missed you," I said, smiling.

"I've missed you too, you working at the mo?" he said.

"No, she can take a break!" said Joe, from somewhere.

I swear for a man his age, he had hearing like a bat!

"Good, lets go get a coffee then," said Sully.

"I'll see you later then," said Henry, smiling.

"Come on I don't bite," said Sully, his confidence brimming.

"Ok, just what's going on here?" I asked, confused.

"I just want to spend some time with you," said Sully.

"I get that, but why do I get the feeling there is something else?" I said, looking him in the eyes.

"Nope there is no other reason," he said, his eyes flicking away for a moment.

"Well, I can tell you, you are a terrible liar!" I said.

"Alright!" he snapped.

I wasn't expecting that.

"I like you, I like you a lot! Then you go making this so dam hard, by acting like you don't like me back!" he continued.

"I'm not!" I snapped back annoyed; a few minutes after seeing each other again we were arguing. "I do like you, but it's complicated, why do we have do this now? Why can't we just enjoy the time we have left this summer?"

"Why are you acting like we won't see each other again?" he snapped.

"Because we won't!" I shouted, then muttered under my breath "Not for eight years,"

"You don't know that!" he said.

All the time I was thinking, but I do, I know this because, I know the story.

"Please Sully," I said, on the verge of tears. "Please don't do this,"

He paused, the decent guy in him telling him to quit right there and just enjoy my company. The other side telling him, how dare this girl treat him like this, but the decent guy won. He didn't say anything, he just took hold of me and hugged me. His fingers ran through my hair and he planted a kiss on top of my head.

"I'm sorry, I have a reason. It's just..." I said, now looking at him. "I'll pay for the coffee,"

He smiled, I could see that I had caused him great pain within minutes of his return. Henry would be mad!

"I'm sorry, I should have known there would be a reason. You're a decent girl, and even if you won't tell me it, I'm sure it's valid. I'll get the coffee still," he said, finally.

"Don't tell Henry," I found myself saying.

"I won't," he replied.

We walked off to get a coffee. From then on we acted like we had done when we first met, both unable to stop the flirting that seemed so obvious between us. When the end of summer party came at Harmon beach, we seemed closer then most of the couplings that I knew would happen. As I parked my car and looked down from the top of the cliff path, I could see them all. Malcolm and Lucy had shown up, and everyone else was making use of the booze. I was supplying the music, well the dance music that is, even though I had tunes that were yet to come out, I doubted that it would matter. As I got down on to the beach, I was spotted instantaneously.

"Rebecca! You're here, what took you soon long?" said Malcolm.

"Bad traffic!" I said, with a smirk.

"Yeah, you should have taken the scenic route!" laughed Malcolm.

"You got the music?" asked Nikki.

"Of course, what do you take me for?" I said, feigning hurt.

"Well, being your age, you get forgetful," she replied.

"Cheers, soon I'll be needing a pension," I said, rolling my eyes.

We all just laughed.

"Right, onto serious business," I started.

A chorus of oohs rose up, I just shook my head and continued.

"We've got booze, tunes, food, blankets and wood. Anything else we need?" I said.

"I know! Rid the beach of all people 20 and over!" Malcolm said, with a grin.

"Funny!" I said, giving him a look.

"I think we are good for everything," said Henry.

"Excellent, well let's get this party going then!" I said.

I plugged my mp3 into the stereo. I then pressed play on the party mix I had created. Music started beating out, and people turned to me. I just grinned, laughed, and moved back over to the others. They were all staring at me, I guessed they didn't recognise the tune, but I just grabbed a beer and started dancing. Nikki grinned at Abby and pulled her towards me, soon everyone was dancing and laughing. Some of them coupled up, I could see Sully, and it wasn't long before he made his way to me. I danced, moving my hips in a sexy manner. He placed his hands on me, standing behind me. I lent back into him, and moved his hands to a more comfortable position on my hips.

I danced with most of the guys that evening, even at one point Henry. I was having a great time, and so was everyone else. When most of the older people left, we turned the music up and lit the camp fire, knowing it would get cold quickly. By 3am we were still going, but most of us were sat down. Henry and Trish were slow dancing, as were Ben and Nikki. It was strange for me to see much of Ben Wellington at all. The only glimpses we had had of him, was him stuck under The Tarapunga and in Harper's Globe, drunk in a bar. So to see him with Nikki was unexpected.

A new song came on, I laughed, it was from 2007, so they really wouldn't know it. I got up and started dancing. Parts of the song, encouraged you to get low to the floor, and so I did. It always hurt my knees, but it looked good, so I worked through the pain. The girls were soon dancing with me, all of us getting low to the sand. When it finished, I killed the music. We all lay on the blankets talking until we fell asleep.

When Sully, Malcolm and Lucy left two days after the party, I have to say, that saying goodbye was hard. I knew I wouldn't see any of them, until Henry and Trish's wedding. I hugged Malcolm and Lucy. Sully I hugged, but I also kissed him on the cheek. I didn't want to look at him, as I didn't want him to see the tears that threatened to fall.

When my birthday came round that year, it was my 21st. My usual crowd arranged a surprise party for me. I had not suspected anything, so when Jimmy had asked me to come and help him try out his father's boat, I didn't think anything of it.

"Hey, there you are," he said, as I came down to the docks.

"Yep, I don't see why you couldn't have got Shane to do this," I said.

"He's busy, and Andy's out with his dad. So that leaves you," he replied, smiling.

"And Simon, Mike, Joe…shall I go on?" I said, smirking.

"What if I just wanted you?" he said, giving me a look.

"Well you've got me, so let's get this done," I said.

We launched the boat, and got in it. We were going to sail it once around the island to test it out. As we were sailing round, Jimmy didn't say much. He was unusually quiet, and so I figured something was wrong.

"Are you ok?" I asked, concerned.

"Yep, why?" he queried.

"You're unusually quiet, so I figured something was up," I replied.

"Oh, sorry, just lost in thought," he said.

"About anything in particular?" I asked.

"Not really," he smiled. "I think, it's just because I'm tired,"

"Oh, ok," I said.

"Hey, I'm not blocking you out you know, I am actually tired. Late night studying,"

"Hmmm…studying?" I said, slightly shocked.

"Don't sound so shocked, this is my last year. Just because your free already, doesn't mean some of us don't have to study," he replied, snapping slightly.

"Ok grouchy, I definitely agree your tired," I said, smirking.

He smiled and laughed.

"Sorry," he said.

"No worries mate," I replied.

As we came round the island, I spotted some people on Harmon beach.

"I thought the holiday makers had gone," I said.

"They have," replied Jimmy, grinning.

"Then who are they…" I started, before realising. "Hang on, what are they all doing there?"

"Well I told you everyone else was busy," he said, his grin getting wider.

I couldn't believe it! Most of the town had turned out to have a BBQ on the beach, and all to celebrate my birthday. People had brought me presents, Kevin from the Orca's Belly had provided all the food, and some people had made a cake. I laughed, it truly made me feel part of the community. I finally fitted in, and this had been my aim all along. I finally had their friendship, and their trust. The party went on late into the night, again ending up just my usual crowd and I on the beach. Jimmy had given me a silver bracelet, Abby a book and Nikki had given me one of those make your own cocktail things. Andy had got me a furry cat (everywhere I go, people find out about my love of cats, I don't know how!), and Kelly had got me a CD that I had wanted. We now all lay around, I watched the fire, keeping it fed.

"So have you had a good birthday?" queried Jimmy.

"Yes, it's been brilliant guys," I replied.

"Good," said Jimmy, sleepily.

"Is everyone else asleep?" I asked.

"I think so…" murmured Jimmy.

I smiled, I glanced around. Everyone seemed to be asleep, or at least their breathing suggested it.

"Jimmy?" I whispered.

No reply came, I knew then, I was the only one awake. I got up, and walked away from the fire. I walked slowly near the surf, feeling the water lap at my toes as I walked. I paused, looking out across the ocean, a sea breeze blew. I wasn't alone. I swung round, to find Shane standing there. He was swaying slightly.

"Shane? I thought you were asleep," I said.

"I was dosing, I was waiting to give you this," he said.

He handed me a little parcel, wrapped neatly.

"Thank you, were you uncomfortable giving this to me with the others around?" I said, looking at him.

"Sort of, open it," he replied.

I did, inside was a silver necklace. The pendent on it was a little wolf. I smiled; wolves were one of my favourite animals.

"Oh, it's beautiful Shane, thank you!" I said. "Will you help me put it on?"

He nodded, his hands were a little shaky. Once it was on, I swung round, hugged him and kissed him on the cheek. However what happened next was unexpected. The kiss didn't stop at his cheek. He kissed me properly on the lips, and shocked as I was, I found my self kissing him back. I pulled away, it was wrong. Sully was bad enough, but Shane was an absolute no. If he didn't get with Kelly, then the entire future would change. I put it down to him been drunk, and to me getting carried away. I led him back to the fire, where we lay down again. The mixture of alcohol, and the fact it was so late, meant Shane was asleep in minutes. I lay staring up at the sky, what had I done, what was I doing? I finally went to sleep, knowing the day was coming. The day John Wakefield, would change life on the island, forever…


Ok, so, what are we thinking? Rebecca kissed Shane, but really wants to be with Sully. So will her and Sully get together? Well you'll have to wait and see. So, reviews people, I want reviews for this longer chapter then usual, and guess what, they get longer! So pretty please review *extra big puppy dog eyes!*