CH 30

Five hours later everyone had returned to Hammersley and Baxter headed them back to homeport. They had searched the island and came back having found nothing. Spider and one of the SAS men had found some old piping that was covered up. Spider called it in then everyone returned to their rendezvous point for pick up. MacGyver has been up for a couple of hours heard and heard Spider report to Kate which included a description of the pipe.

"X, have Spider dig in the sand around the pipe to expose more of it and to take photos. Also, get the coordinates."

"Why?"

"A hunch."

Kate relaid to Spider what needed to be done. Spider and the SAS guy dig around the pipe. They didn't have to dig far.

"X, there are two pipes with valves and they lead out to sea," Spider called in.

"Are they connected to the old pipe?"

"Yeah, and these pipes are new."

"Ok take photos and cover it back up and then return to the rendezvous point"

"Yes, Ma'am."

Kate turned to MacGyver who was on her laptop. Walking over to her, "MacGyver, what is it?"

"This area here, I'm very interested in," pointing to the map.

"Why that area?"

"This is where Spider and Johnny found the pipeline, this is where the dive boat with the pipes was," she pointed to the dot. "And here is where the dive team where."

"What's so special about that area?"

"This," she brought up a history page of Penfold Island. "Storage tanks from world war two."

"But it hasn't been used in over sixty years."

"Until now," bringing up the map once again. "Now what's found at Red Reef?"

"Coral, fish…Oh yes, an Oil pipeline."

" And there it is." She did some typing then a red pipeline showed up. "They must be siphoning off oil."

"It does look like it, but we need to go diving and check out that pipeline. Just not today just in case the Robsons have a lookout on the island. But since we're going to be back here in three weeks, we can check the area out and do some dives, hopefully, hit the jackpot."

"That would be great."

"And I'm going to talk to Jim about using the island for SAS training as well for a group of troubled youth, that Jim was telling me about. Try to help them get back on track and not end up in prison. Hopefully we'll find the storage tanks."

"That's a great idea MacGyver, but might be like a needle in a haystack."

"Yes, I know, but who knows, the SAS might get lucky and find an opening. I better go and check on the food for the hungry boys, 'cause we know that they are going to be starving when they return."

Kate laughed, "What are you cooking up?"

"Food," she said grinning then she walked down the steps and went to the galley.

When the guys walk through the hatch they can smell something really good.

"MacGyver must be in the galley," Charge said.

"There is only one way to find out," Jim said. They went and put their gear away and cleaned up before going to the Galley to see what MacGyver had cooked up.

"This looks great," Spider said.

"Thanks, help yourselves."

"Hey did you manage to get some sleep?"

"Three hours, and I've been filling out my report which still isn't finished. I had a drink and get this whipped up, did some research which can wait until after you've had something to eat and drink"

Jim smiled, "Ok any chance for a…" she passes him a cup of coffee. "Thank you."

"How did you know he was going to ask for a brew," Charge asked.

"When you get to know someone, one of them is their eating and drinking habits."

''She's right," Jim said as he gives her a wink before walking into the dining room. The others were enjoying the food and glasses of orange juice which was already on the table for them. When they all finish, he helped MacGyver in the galley with the dishes while they talked. When finished, Jim went up to the bridge while MacGyver to the ships office to she finish writing up her report in order to have it finished by the time that they reach homeport.

Baxter makes a stop at the island where the Robson's live. The captain and Kate went to see them in order to tell them about the divers. They watch their reaction to the deaths.

Thanks to MacGyver, the feds know about the situation, Fleet Command, Mike and Steve agree with the MacGyver's plan.

As for the four men, the Samaruan President agreed to have the four men transferred to their prison on the condition that he got to meet MacGyver in person. They went to Samaru Island where the President was waiting on the dock with his bodyguards and the police. When Hammersley docked he noticed a woman in a Navy uniform and a man from the SAS walk onto the docks and over to him.

"Mr President, I'm Petty Officer June McGunnies, it's an honour to met you in person, Sir."

"It is a great honour to meet you in person Petty Officer."

"Everyone calls me Macgyver sir."

"Yes, I'm aware."

"Mr President, this is captain Jim Roth with SAS. He's the man who arrested Balabaan, Sir"

"Mr President."

"Captain Roth I've heard many good things about you."

"Thank you, Sir."

"And I've also been told that you two are together, is this true?"

"Yes, Sir, and I think I know you told you, Sir"

"Who told me?"

"Commander Flynn."

"Yes, it was he," he said smiling.

"Well then, Sir, he and Hammersley's XO are together."

"Who is the XO?"

She turned to the ship, looked up and smiled. "The blonde women, Sir."

He looked up to where MacGyver was looking, "Ah, so that is her."

MacGyver looked back at him, "Yes sir, would you like to meet the woman who captured the Commander's heart?"

"I would like that."

Turning to Jim and smiling she then turned back and looked up to the side bridge, "Hey X, your boyfriend is in my bad books, and The President would like to meet you." MacGyver yelled out.

"What has Commander Flynn done now MacGyver?" Nav yelled out.

"Ask the X later, Nav."

Kate walks onto the bridge and down the steps. Then she walked onto the dock and over to them.

"Mr President, this is Lieutenant Kate McGregor, she's the one that captured Commander Flynn's heart, Sir."

"It's nice to meet you, Sir"

"Likewise Lieutenant," shaking hands.

"Commander Flynn has said nothing but wonderful things about you."

"Really sir?"

"Yes, he talked about throat-ripping debates."

MacGyver chuckled, and they look at her. Kate smiled. "She's right, even she and Mike have had them a few times."

To MacGyver, he says, "and you didn't get into trouble for it?"

"No, Sir, especially when it is a medical matter, Commander Flynn does trust me like he trusts the crew, Sir."

"He has said that also."

Just then they saw four of the crew walking the four prisoners off Hammersley and put into a van with security guards and they drove away.

"It has been an honour to meet you, Sir but we gotta get going, I hope you understand," Kate said.

"Hot date with the Commander X? Well then, we better get going, so you won't be late tonight," MacGyver said in a cheeky tone as she gave Kate a wink.

"MacGyver, get back on board."

"Yes, X, it was nice to meet you Mr President."

"You too, MacGyver and I hope that Commander Flynn won't be in much trouble with you."

"He knows what I'm like, and I know that he will show up on the dock with a box of chocolates and wine to say he was sorry. It is not the first time and it won't be the last, Sir."

"What about you Lieutenant. What does he get for you if he does something wrong?"

"Chocolate, milk, not dark," Kate said.

"Chinese food with a bottle of wine and an overnight bag," MacGyver said grinning.

"MacGyver, that's personal."

"All's fair in love and war X, you should know that by now. We had better get on board because Nav and Buffer will be on the side deck watching us and wondering what we are talking about."

Kate turned and saw Nav and Buffer looking down at them. Kate turned to MacGyver shaking her head, "She's right, Sir."

He chuckled, "Next time you're here, I'll invite you to the palace for dinner."

"We would be honoured Mr President. When we do come, I'll see if Commander Flynn can come as well, Sir"

"I would like that also," MacGyver added.

Shaking hands they returned to Hammersley. Jim and MacGyver wave to the President before walking behind the RHIBS.

"X, Nav's going to bombard us with questions about what happened on the wharf."

Kate laughed, "Yes, I know."

Ten minutes later, Hammersley left the Samaru port and headed to home.

When they dock a few hours later, MacGyver, who had walked out onto the side-bridge, was grinning while shaking her head. Then she returned back onto the bridge.

"What are you chuckling about MacGyver," Spider asked.

"X knows."

They look at her, and she looks at MacGyver, "Knows what?"

"Someone told him that we know what he did, he's waiting on the wharf."

Kate thought about it, "Oh that."

"Yeah, well I'm off. I'll see you guys in a couple of days."

"Night MacGyver."

MacGyver left the bridge to get her seabag then off Hammersley where she saw Jim and Mike talking.

"Sorry MacGyver," he passes her the chocolates and wine.

"Did Kate tell you?"

"She did."

"Well good luck tonight," she saluted him.

"Have a good night, MacGyver."

"You too, Sir," and he passed her the bag with the wine and chocolate. Mike watches as she and Jim walk away with their arms around each other. Jim hailed a taxi home.

MacGyver called for home delivery take away food then she went to sort out her seabag. After she went and got Jim his Valentine's gift and before giving it to him she changed into his gift to her. She had it washed and dried while on Hammersley. When Jim walked into the bedroom with the takeaway dinner, MacGyver was pouring the wine that Mike had given to her.

"Wow! You look sexy in that," he said as he put the bag on the bedside drawers.

MacGyver then handed him a glass. "I knew you would be looking forward to removing it from me."

"Oh yeah, happy belated Valentine's day June."

"Happy belated Valentine's day Jim." Then they clink their glasses and take a sip of wine.

"Here my gift to you," he put his drink on the drawers then took the gift from her and he rips it open.

"Wow! I've never had anything like this before, I love it!"

It was silk army green camouflage robe "I knew you would." He gives her a kiss. "Try it on, it's been washed." "OK," he took his clothes off and put the robe on. "It fits."

"I know it does." Stepping forward he wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. "And I'm looking ford to doing this" she pulled the tie around his waist until it came apart.

"I love the way you think," then he did the same to her as he kissed her.