Chapter 36
When they arrived home they were greeted by the Hammersley crew and their families.
"What is this about?" Dylan asked
"Celebration, we saw it on the news, congratulations Sarah" Charge said
"Thanks Charge"
"We hope you don't mind Dutchy. I know we did have a celebration last night. But now that Sarah got her metal why not another one" Two dads said
"Well it up to Sarah" Every one turn to Sarah.
"Thanks dad...Thanks every one and since you are all here and you have provided every thing, let's party"
"Guava mojo's" charge said, every one cheered making Sarah laugh
She show them her metal before taking it in side and up into her bedroom. Then she got change and return back to the party.
The next morning Sarah photo was on the front page of the morning paper with the head line 'Sarah Mulholland received bravery metal award'
When Dylan show her the morning paper she look at it then look up at Dylan
"Dad can you gets copies of this and send it to grand ma and grand dad?"
"I'll take care of it"
"Thanks dad" She sat down at the breakfast bar and started eating her breakfast.
Few day days later Hammersley left for another patrol. Month later Jessica was checking her e-mails when her cell phone rings so he look at who was calling her. She smile when she saw who it was
"Hey how your patrol"
"Jess" Jessica knew that tone in Dylan voice
"Dylan what wrong" she could hear his breathing knowing that he trying not to cry
"Mike Flynn is dead" Jessica was shock
"What... what happen"
"I cant... he was in a mini sub... it blew up. There...a body...pieces of a body" Jessica cover her mouth with her hand
"Has Swain identified the body"
"It not the boss. We were told by a women that she saw her husband put him and another man in the sub before she was taken below deck just before the left the area. We were after the boat and sub ... We all saw the sub get blown up"
"Kate"
"She taking it hard"
"Oh Dylan... Look go and support her, she going to need every one support till you all return back to Cains"
"I know the who crew are in shock"
"I bet they are. Look I'll meet you on the wharf, what time do you think you will be back"
"Four hours"
"Ok I'll see you then"
"Ok, I better go, love you"
"Love you to, fair winds" Then they hung up.
Jessica left an hour early and drove down to the mariner where she some times like to sit in the parking lot and think. She saw a van pulled up not far from her and guy got out and walk down to where the boats are. She could see where people are coming and going.
She watch as the guy walk down and on to a big yacht. She look around and back to the the yachts when she saw a guy walk out and look around then two guys appeared carrying some one between them. Jessica notice that the leader got gun in his hand as he look around the mariner.
Jessica got the small binoculars out of the glove department and use them to get a closer look
"Mike" She said in shock when she saw him tied up, covered in blood and bruises and unconscious. She got her phone out of her bag and called emergency serves.
"Hello what do your require, police, ambulance or fire service"
"Police and ambulance"
"What is the address where you at ma'am"
"I'm on the Sea view mariners. There are four men, three carrying hand guns the fourth is prisoner. He been beaten up badly they are heading towards the car park where a van is"
"Are you sure about this ma'am"
"Yes the guy hands are tied up in rope and I know him his is commander Mike Flynn of the RAN. He the captain of HMAS Hammersley."
"How do you know this ma'am"
"My husband works on Hammersley. He called me three hours ago to tell me what happen and that Mike is missing presume dead. Just the police and ambulance fast as you can"
"Alright I have dispatch the police and ambulance. How many guns can you see?"
"Three and that from the front. As if they got any behind I can't tell"
"Alright ma'am thank you" Jessica heard the sirens
"I can hear the police, thank you" Then she hung up and got out of her wagon and walk over and stood behind a tree when the police arrived.
She watches as the three men turn around and started heading back to the yacht. Jessica ran over to the cops who was looking at the van
"They down there, hurry" She said as she pointed to the men. The cops saw them and ran down there after them.
"You call it in ma'am"
"Yes I did" Then she got her phone out and made a call
"Jess we coming into port"
"Dylan Mike is alive the yacht is in the sea view mariner. They trying to get away can you send back up for the police" then the ambulance arrive
"Sure, we are on our way" Then they hung up
"Ma'am we can take care of them"
"If that yacht gets away you would need navy help. No need. The navy been after them since yesterday"
"Why that and how do you know this"
"The man the been beaten up is commander mike Flynn he navy. I know him. My husband works with Mike." They watch for the next few minutes as the police got on the yacht and arrested the men. Jessica heard over the radio
"Send paramedics we got wounded hostage here"
"Copy that" The cop said then he turn and spoke to the paramedics. So they rush down with a back board just as two HRIBS showed up.
"That navy"
"Hammersley crew that guy who got on the boat first that my husband"
"How can you tell they all dress the same"
"He always board a boat first"
"Oh" They watch what was happening till the paramedics and the cops started heading back.
The cops got three men under a rest. Jessica walk over to the same tree
"Why are you hiding from them"
"I don't want them to know who I am and what I look like. If they know who I am and connection to crew of Hammersley. They might come after me and my family"
"Do you know who they are"
"No but my best guest is drug dealers. With the guns and yacht holding navy officer as hostage who else could they be"
"Good point" Jessica watch from her hidden spot till three cars driven away with the three men.
She walk quickly over to the ambulance "How is he"
"He in a bad way ma'am"
"Are you taking him to Barry General"
"Yes ma'am, if you will excuse us"
"Sure"
Jessica walk back over to her wagon and got in just as the ambulance left and the FEDS showed up. Jessica drove to the wharf and waited when she saw where Hammersley is. Then she saw both HRIBS returning so she waited.
Hour later the crew walk off Hammersley. When she saw Kate she got out of her wagon and walk over to her
"Kate" Jessica could see she been crying
"Jessica, thank you for what you did"
"Your welcome, going to NAVCOM"
"Yes"
"Why don't I give you a lift there and then take you to the hospital"
"I can drive there"
"Your in no fit to drive at the moment Kate and I'm offering"
"Thank you" Then Dylan walk on the wharf and over to them
"Hey any word on boss?"
"Not yet" They both hug and kiss
"Come on Kate let take you to NAVCOM"
"Thank you" They got in and Jessica drove to NAVCOM.
When they got there all three of them walk in. Jessica stay out side Maxine office while Dylan and Kate were talking to Maxine.
Half an hour later they walk out of Maxine office just as Jessica stood up and turn to them.
"Commander white"
"Mrs Mulholland" Then she look at Dylan and Kate
"Ready"
"Yes" Dylan said Jessica nodded then she turn to Maxine
"Any news on Mike replacement yet or are you just delaying things"
"Mrs Mulholland that is none of your business what goes on in the navy is no concern of yours"
"May be not, but when it to do with family that a different matter commander white and Hammersley is family. Come on Dylan, Kate lets go and see how Mike is doing while commander white here find his replacement" Then she turn around and walk towards the exit with Kate and Dylan following.
When they got into Jessica wagon Jessica drove them to the hospital "Jessica did you have to talk to commander white like that" Dylan asked
"Yes and I'm glad I did"
"Why"
"What do you think Dylan she got a thing for Mike... Sorry Kate" She said as she look in her rear vision mirror
"It ok they known each other for years"
"I think there more than friendship going on there some thing else. I think she keeping mike on Hammersley cause of you Kate"
"Me why"
"Navy rules Kate when he was at NAVCOM things would have been heating up between you two, no rules and now he back all that tension back once again and it driving you crazy...isn't it Kate" Kate didn't say a thing
"You still love him Kate don't ya but can't be together cause of the rules"
"Jess what are you getting at?"
"Commander white and Kate are in love with Mike. Commander white want to keep Mike on Hammersley so things can't happen between mike and Kate. And she knows it. Plus she can spend time with mike since they aren't under the same command" Dylan thought about it
"Your right Jess but you know the navy rules they can't be together"
"If there was a way they can be I'll find it you know me" Dylan grin
"Yes I do Jess" When they arrives at the hospital they walk in and up to the front desk.
"Hi I'm lieutenant McGregor I would like to know how commander Flynn is doing he our CO"
"The doctors are still with commander Flynn if you wait in the waiting room I'll let them know that you are here lieutenant"
"Thank you" They walk over an into the waiting room
"Jess I'll get us a brew"
"Sounds good Dylan" Then he turn around and walk out of the room. Jessica turn and walk over and sat next to Kate.
"He will be fine Kate"
"I know"
"You still in love with him"
"Yes"
"Don't worry if there is a way for you two to be together I'll find it"
Few minutes later Dylan return with three cups of coffee. He past one to Kate then to Jessica before sitting down next to Jessica. They were lost in their own thoughts till the crew walk in
"any news Dutchy" Bird asked
"Nothing yet"
"How are you doing X" Bomber asked as she sat down next to her
"I'm fine"
"We are here for you and boss. He will live" The others sat down and talk quietly among them selves.
Two hours later a doctor walk into the waiting room "Family of commander Flynn" They all stood up
"I'm lieutenant McGregor... how is he"
"Please sit" he gestated. So they all sat down
"Commander Flynn he is stable and is going to be fine"
"what are his injuries" Swain asked The doctor turn to swain
"Fracture jaw, three broken ribs, two crack ribs, internal bleeding, broken nose, cuts and buries, Disclosed shoulder, broken arm. They did a number on commander Flynn" Swain nodded
"Can I see him" He turn back to Kate and nodded
"Sure" they stood up and walk out the door.
"This way Mrs Flynn" The doctor said which he and every one notice that Kate was still in shock. She just nodded as she follow the doctor down to where Mike is.
"Did you hear what he call X" Two dads said
"We all heard" Charge said
"He thinks that X is boss wife" Bird said.
Jessica look to Dylan as he look at her and raise his eye brows at her which she did in return.
When Kate was shown the room where Mike is in she walk in and over to the bed. She held on to his free hand while looking at him
"I'll leave you alone with him" Then he walk out the door.
Kate look him over before sitting down while stile holding his hand. The crew went and saw Kate and Mike for a minutes before leaving. Dylan and Jessica walk in last they saw the look on Kate face. Jessica walk over and put her arm around Kate shoulder.
"He is going to be fine Kate"
"I know. I thought he died when the sub blew up"
"We all through the same thing X." Kate stood up so Jessica move her arm away. She took one last look at Mike before turning to Jessica and Dylan
"Can you take me home please"
"Sure" Jessica said. They walk out of the room together.
After dropping Kate off at her place they headed home.