Chapter 14 – I need you!...

A/N – First off, okay so some of you have been asking why I was a little harsh towards the way Mike has been towards Kate and the kids, it's something different and out the box to what he is like in the past TV shows and other fictions.

Second of all IM BACK! It's been a long 6 months since I last uploaded and I'm sorry work has taken over my life recently but I'm now going to try and get back on track so here is Chapter 14 hope you enjoy and any feedback is more than welcome This is set a bit further down the line to the last chapter just as I want to move on to another storyline.

0440HRS HMAS HAMMERSLEY DOCK.

Another sunny day and a new day has dawned for Kate, after the birth of Amelia she is back and ready for a new patrol on her old girl Hammersley, it's been a long 5 months away from her but she's now ready and rearing to go back. Shay loves being a big brother; he loves and cares for his sister so much always wanting to be near her when he can. Kate's been organising another surprise to her crew who don't think she is due back for another month, but Commanders White and Marshall have been in on the gag all along.

Kate grabbed her bag out the back of her car and started to walk up to the ramp of her ship, giving her salute she hadn't done in a while she headed straight for her cabin where she was to meet Acting Commander LT Peter Wilson.

"I see you've kept her in good form" Said Kate looking around her cabin, "Ah Kate it's good to see you back and to answer your question yes she's been a good old girl but she's ready for you to take her back on the water now" Laughed Peter,

"Oh good, Where's all the crew shouldn't they all be here?" Asked Kate,

"Yes good question, Nikki and 2dads are due up for their watch in an hour and the rest are due back from shore leave at 0600hrs before you sail." Said Pete, "If that's everything ill get out your hair and leave you to get back to your chair." Laughed Pete

"Thanks a lot Pete I mean it" Said Kate as she shook his hand before he headed off the ship.

Kate put her bag on the bed and immediately put her pictures back on her desk and walls of her kids, glancing over to the photo frame at the back it caught her eye and made her stop, she picked it up and pulled it closer to her, It was a photo of her, Mike and Shay on the beach on their wedding day, Kate hadn't really spoken to Mike much apart from the times she drops the kids off to his mothers for him to spend time with them. Kate never really thought much about what happened until now. "You've done it again to me old girl" Kate said to herself aiming at the ship.

0600hrs

Most of the crew are all back on deck and ready to set sail, they still think that LT Commander Wilson is asleep in his cabin, everyone is up on the bridge talking and preparing their stations,

"So Nikki what did you and Dutchy get up too then on shore leave?" Asked Swain,

"Nothing much we spent most of the time with Joshua trying to get him to settle more on a night but it's not getting far considering Dutchy keeps falling asleep with him on the chair on a night" Nikki giggled trying to get a dig in to him from the chair.

"Hey not my fault he gets comfy, just so happens I do at the same time" Laughed Pete.

Before they got a chance to continue a voice came from the bottom of the stairs that they hadn't heard in a while, "Captain has the ship Nav has the con" Said Kate with a big smile on her face as she opens her arms wide at the top of the stairs,

Everyone smiled and laughed at Kate in awe, "Boss your back good to see you" Said Dutchy

"Good to see you boss" Smiled Swain as she continued to hug everyone one by one,

"Alright alright" Kate said, "I thought id surprise you lot, I've missed seeing all your ugly faces" Kate laughed as she walked over to Nav, who was getting off the chair,

"Good to have you back BOSS" Nav emphasised as she gave her a hug.

"Right back to business we have orders from NAVCOM to set sail by 0630 hrs, we need to pick up some medical supplies on our way to New moon island from HMAS KINGSTON, were to patrol the waters for FFV's and any suspicious activities." Kate said as she made the orders from her chair.

1300hrs Galley –

"Its so nice having the boss back, I feel more relaxed around everyone now" Said Bird to 2DADS whilst preparing some grub for the crew.

"Yeah I agree, not that I can go back to my old tricks but yeah it feels like everyone is less tense now" Agreed 2DADS

"So Bird what's the grub for today?" Asked Kate holding out her plate

"Your old time favourite Jacket potato with chips and beans" Replied Bird whilst filling the plate

"Mmm just what I need, thanks Bird I will be in my cabin" Replied Kate as she walked off

Sat down at her desk just finished eating her dinner she gets a knock on the door, "Come in"

"Hey boss" Said Nav peering her head around the corner. "Was hoping we could have a friend to friend chat?" She asked

"Sure Nikki what's up?" Kate asked

"How things going between the three of you?"

"It's good, Shays now helping out when he can I suppose, he loves the big brother duties"

"Good, glad to see your getting on okay?," Nikki gave a pause before she asked her dreaded question "so how's Mike doing?"

Kate dropped her head a little "We haven't really spoke much, we said what we had to say and that was that he still sees the kids every weekend and we speak a little then but nothing much of a conversation".

"Ohh" Said Nikki

"Not to worry I'm coping well and I'm happy, were happy".

"Well then I best get back up to the bridge for the next watch, thanks Kate". And with that Nikki got up and left, Kate looked back to her food and put her fork down on her plate, she slumped back in the chair and picked up the picture of her, Mike and Shay.

In an instant all those memories started to rush back, all the feelings were starting to show...

HMAS Hammersley docks 6 days later 1700hrs –

Kate and swain were the last ones off the ship, walking down the gangway Kate asked "So what are you plans this weekend then?"

"Nothing much, Chloe has dance practice tomorrow so it will be going to watch her do that then probably just chill out to be fair, what about you?" Asked Swain,

Before Kate could reply she could see someone familiar in front of them, "Mammy" Shouted Shay, Kate waved by to swain, placed down her bag and reached out for Shay running over, "Hey mammy's boy I've missed you" She said whilst giving him a big kiss and a squeeze, as she looked up she saw Amelia in her pram in front of Mike,

"What are you doing here?" She asked

"He has been asking after you all week so I said I'd bring him to see you off the ship just like I used to". Mike replied,

"Can we talk?" Asked Kate as they began walking down the docks, "Look I've been thinking and it's not fair on the kids anymore, having to change between homes and parents every weekend, it needs to stop" She said

"Oh come on Kate! What else can I do you won't let me try anymore you know I love you and the kids with all my heart, i need you "Mike started to get fired up

Kate grabbed Mikes hand and said "It needs to stop because I want to start things back up between us again, I've had my time to think and it's just made me realise how much more of a total pain I've been".

Mikes heart stopped, that was it, that's what he wanted to hear all this time "I love you Kate you know I would do anything for you and the kids, there's nothing more I want than to be with you after all you are my wife. Look lets drop the kids off back at your moms house then we can talk properly spend more time together?"

"Id like that" Kate smiled

Later on that night Mike and Kate were sat on the dry docks looking out towards the sea in front of them, reminiscing old times Kate sank into Mikes arms as they watch the night fly away ...

A/N Better? Feels so good to be writing again hope you enjoyed it