After the night Pete proposed to Kate she to for England the next morning as planned she had gotten in contact with her Dad's sister and organized to stay with her, Pete flew up a week later and they got married the day after he landed in an intimate ceremony just between the two of them Kate wanted to be married before their baby came along.

She got to know her half-sister and found out they had a lot more in common then she realised and that Kate was actually an auntie to a set of twin girls who were 12, after imposing on her auntie for a 2 months Pete and Kate moved out into their own place near the water to make it feel like home, things were ruff the first few months as they were living off Kate's inheritance her Father had left her and Pete desperately wanted to find a job he got a local gig down at the docks as a security guard anything to be near the water.

5 months later Kate gave birth to a beautiful little girl the labour went well with no complications and they named her 'Emi' meaning Blessing, Favour and Beautiful in Japanese (After all she was a blessing that brought Pete and Kate back together so the name choice was perfect) her full name being 'Emi Nicoletta Tomaszewski' (Nicoletta after Nikki her Godmother) Pete became a devoted Dad and spoilt her rotten when he wasn't at work.

During their time in England Kate began more confident within herself about her singing and even took Ellen up on her offer of meeting but not going on the show as she didn't want the crew to really know, she started working on an album including adding the love song she wrote for Pete, he was so proud of her and even though she tried to be the quite hiding in the shadows singer she'd get recognized when they'd go places some might say she became a household name for everyone in the UK although Kate never liked the fame she just continued to live her life as normally as possible with the sideline of being a singer songwriter part of her wondering if the Navy was a wrong career choice after all and with her new last name of 'Tomaszewski' no one would really believe it was her..

3 years later Pete came home and told Kate he'd been offered a job back in Australia Mike had called and wanted him back but as his Executive Officer, when he told Kate she instantly said yes so long as they could spend one more year in England just until her sister gave birth to her baby boy who was due in 6 months, Pete agreed and just wanted to make Kate happy and if staying until she met her nephew was what would make her happy then he was going to do it as long as they could have another child themselves;

6 months' after Kate's sister had her baby she found out she was Pregnant thinking it was just going to be one she got the shock of her life when she found out it was twins it definitely explained why she was bigger with this pregnancy not telling buffer until she was 5 months when they had the gender reveal and he couldn't be more happier that their family of 3 was about to become 5.

3 months later they packed up all their things and took the big trip back to Australia they were nervous but excited to be continuing their lives back in Australia with their boys going to be born where they first fell in love most of the crew knew they were coming back except Pete hadn't really mentioned to them that Kate was coming back with him that… that was going to be a surprise.

Now: 4 years later:

"I didn't think we'd be back here" she smiled from the passenger seat as they drove along the highway

"Well when you said you wanted to come home" he shrugged as he placed a hand on her thigh

"Can you believe that 4 years ago today we were leaving for England" she said placing her hand on his

"And now, now we're finally coming home although it was good I did miss Cairns" he smiled as they heard a giggle from the backseat Kate turned her head and smiled widely at the little girl who was in the car seat biting away on a biscuit

"Home!" she yelled as Pete laughed

"That's right Emi home" he grinned at Kate as he moved his hand and rested it on her swollen abdomen

"Did you ever think we'd end up here? I mean moving back, you re-joining Hammersley?" she asked moving a hand over and played with the side of his neck

"Honestly after the whole drama we went through to get here not really and re-joining Hammersley is just a bonus I mean when Mike begged me to come back I couldn't exactly say no I'm just glad you agreed to come with me"

"Cairns was always our home and we knew England was never going to be permanent but it was worth it though right, living there for 4 years before deciding to come back?" she asked nervously

"Kate, the day I asked you to marry me was the day I vowed to follow you anywhere there's nothing in our lives I'd change we've got a daughter who is just as beautiful as her Mum and soon we will have two new additions to the McGregor/Tomaszewski household" he smiled

"You know I kind of wish you'd had told me that twins run in your family when we decided to have another baby" she grinned

"How was I to know it would get passed on through us" he winked at her

"You would have had some suspicion I mean your Dad was a twin and as I recall it normally skips a generation and then the kid has twins"

"Well you didn't exactly mention that we were having twins until the gender reveal" he said laughing

"I wanted it to be a surprise" she winked at him

"Well it sure was a surprise, I mean two beautiful boys will be joining our household in less than half a month" he smiled

"Speaking of which I haven't exactly mentioned it to any of the crew" she said softly

"What? Kate you're 8 months Pregnant due to give birth in a few weeks and none of the Hammersley crew knows?" he asked shaking his head in disbelief

"It never came up" she said shrugging her shoulders

"Well their going to be in for a huge surprise then" he said squeezing her hand

"That they are…" she said resting her head back into the headrest as she smiled widely

"Sing a Song Mummy!" Emi called from the backseat as she turned to face her

"What do you want me to sing?" Kate asked smiling at her daughter

"Um… Daddy's song!" she yelled clapping

"Daddy's song?" Kate smiled turning back to face the front as Pete grinned widely

"Yeah!" they heard a little giggle

"Alright" Kate said clearing her throat as she began to sing the love song she wrote for Pete all those years ago as he held her hand tightly Emi sang along with her in the backseat Kate couldn't help but smile finding it hard to believe that after everything her and Pete went through they made it to the other side about to start their old/new lives back in Cairns.

Hours later Pete pulled the car into a driveway as he turned it off Kate moved forward and looked at the two story wrap around veranda house confused

"Babe we can't afford this!" she said looking at him surprised

"It's a part of the Navy housing because we've got a daughter and two more kids on the way they knew we needed something big" he said pulling his seatbelt off and moving out of the car Kate following as she took a quick look at the backseat seeing Emi asleep

"You're daughter is sound asleep" she smirked as she moved towards the boot

"I blame you for that your singing has always put her to sleep" he grinned

"What's that supposed to mean?" she smirked

"That you have a soothing voice and it's beautiful" he smiled placing a hand on her abdomen

"Nice save" she grinned

"You know what else is beautiful?" he said pulling her close

"Do tell" she said wrapping her arms around his neck

"You, Pregnant with our babies" he answered moving his head close as he brushed his lips against her

"Mmm for that comment you get a special treat tonight" she smiled as he pulled away from the kiss Emi starting crying in the backseat

"I'll go" he said kissing her one last time as he moved to the passenger door and began unbuckling Emi as he held her in his arms

"I want Mummy" she grizzled as Kate held her hands out Emi moved out of her Dad's embrace and into her Mum's arms

"You go inside I'll get the bags" he smiled as Emi wrapped her arms tight around Kate's neck as she snuggled into her shoulder falling back asleep at the closeness.

"It's bigger then the ship!" Kate said surprised as she walked through the open plan living and kitchen as Pete placed the bags down next to the couch

"And it's all ours" he smiled placing a hand on her back as he looked down at Emi in her arms

"All ours and the Navy's" she grinned

"Well that's the thing I actually didn't tell you but this is out new home I brought it"

"You what!" she yelled as Emi stirred in her arms

"You what?" she said softer

"I used my savings from when my Mum passed, I knew you always wanted to live in a house with a beautiful wrap around porch" he smiled as a tear escaped down her cheek

"I wish you would have spoken to me about this…" she said softly as he brushed the tear off her cheek

"It's my turn to look at you Katie, when we were in England you were supporting us with your music income because the security job didn't pay much but now I want to be able to look after you and our family" he said hopeful

"How'd I get so lucky?" she smiled

"I'm the lucky one I've gotten everything I could have dreamed for" he grinned brushing his thumb across her cheek as he leant down and placed a passionate kiss against her lips

"Ewww!" they heard next to them as he pulled away

"Oh you don't like that?" Pete asked Emi as she giggled

"It's yucky, you're going to get cooties Mummy" she smiled as Pete placed another kiss on Kate's lips as Emi laughed

"Cooties? How old are you?" Kate grinned as she put Emi down

"I'll be 4 next year!!" she giggled

"You want to see your room?" Pete asked looking down at her as she jumped up and down

"YES!!!" she screamed as he walked towards the stairs she followed behind him as Kate smiled before following behind them.

"This is mine?" she asked wide eyed as they stopped in the doorway

"Yep, all yours" Pete smiled as Kate stopped next to him he wrapped an arm over her shoulder

"How'd you do this?" Kate asked looking around at the room with a princess bed and mural of the sea with toys all around and a walk in robe

"I had some help" he smiled "Help?"

"I rang Nikki said I wanted a room for Emi for when you guys would 'visit'" he smirked

"You haven't told anyone I was coming too?" she asked confused

"Not exactly" he grinned

"Anything else you need to tell me?" she asked shaking her head

"Just one more thing" he said moving out of the doorway as he moved across the hall to another bedroom

"You coming?" he asked as Kate stood there watching Emi play with her new toys before she moved to follow him

"Is it a good surprise or bad?" she asked as he stopped in front of a door and pushed it open

"Good" he smirked as Kate stepped inside the room to see 2 cots in each corner with a boat mural painted on the wall and several baby related things

"You did all this?" she asked tearing up

"I told you it's my turn to look after you and our family" he said wrapping his arms around her waist from behind as he rested his head on her shoulder

"It's perfect" she smiled resting into the back of his chest

"You know we could always christen our room tonight have a little fun stay in" he said kissing her neck

"I think you're forgetting about the fact we have a 3 year old daughter who doesn't leave our sight" she smirked as a blonde headed girl walked past them to look around her soon to be baby brothers bedroom

"Yeah I can see that" he laughed as she giggled a little at Emi

"I'll message the crew and organize a catch up then at the beach for a BBQ" he smiled

"Sounds great, as long as I can have a nap first because this Mumma is exhausted" she said turning around in his arms to face him

"Sure, I'll un pack everything you get some rest" he smiled placing a kiss on her forehead

"I love you and I love our house it's perfect" she said looking deep into his eyes

"Our bedroom's down the end, Nikki decorated so I hope it's okay" he grinned widely

"I'm sure it'll be fine" she said placing a kiss on his cheek as she moved out of his embrace

"Want to help Daddy unpack?" Pete asked Emi who jumped into his arms

"Yes!" she smiled as Kate turned to look back at them she felt a small pain in her back before making her way to the room to lay down.

Later that night Kate was lying on the couch as Buffer passed her a mug as she sat up

"Thanks" she smiled taking a sip of the warm liquid of hot chocolate as she placed it down on the coffee table

"Did Emi go down okay?" she asked

"Out like a light as soon as her head hit the pillow" he grinned

"You get a hold of the crew?" she asked as he sat next to her placing his mug down

"Yeah tomorrow at lunch for the beach BBQ" he smiled as she moved to lay her head on his lap as placed a pillow under her

"Beach BBQ I remember the last time we had one of those" she smirked as he played with her hair

"Mmm so do I" he winked at her

"Yes you wanted to do it right there in the water" she laughed

"Well if the crew wasn't there I like to think I would have got away with it"

"I'm not that kind of girl" she smirked

"Really? So who's idea was it to do it in the local waterfall back in England if I remember it's how to twins were conceived" he winked

"That's different it was secluded and no one else was around" she laughed

"Keep telling yourself that Katie" he grinned as he lifted her shirt up to reveal her stomach as he placed a hand on it

"I still can't believe in less than 3 weeks there's going to be 2 new additions to the house" he said stroking her stomach

"We'll be ok right?" she asked nervously

"What you mean?"

"Well raising 2 newborns is a lot different than just 1" she said softly

"We'll be fine, I mean watching Emi grow each day and achieve things was the best feeling ever and getting to experience that two more times is more than I could ask for"

"Yeah but at the same time?"

"We've got each other and Emi I know she'll be keep to help besides we've got the crew as well" he smiled

"Yeah" she said shifting slightly

"You okay?" he asked concerned as she moved a hand to rest on her back

"Just a bit of back pain" she said softly

"How long have you had it?" he asked as he motioned for her to sit up as he turned to face her he pulled her shirt up

"A few days" she answered as he began carefully massaging her lower back

"You should have told me" he said sadly

"It's okay, I mean it's just these babies there doing horrible things for my back" she grinned as he ran his hands along her scar from the bullet mark remembering back to all those years ago

"Any better?" he asked as she moaned in response

"Mmm perfect" she smiled as he hands began to wonder along her side and up over her stomach

"Care to make things more interesting?" he whispered in her ear

"What were you thinking?" she asked turning her head slightly as he captured her lips in a soft kiss

"Nice warm shower, a bit of quality time" he smirked as he pulled away from the kiss and arose from the couch pulling her with him

"I like the sounds of that" she smirked as they slowly walked up the stars towards the bathroom as he discarded his shirt next to the door, their hot drinks having been forgotten about as they made love together for the first time in their new home

Only a few more Chapters to go guys! Hope you're enjoying it... Xx