AN: Sorry for not up dating sooner, i've heard from my beta reader, she been busy and manage to have some time to go over this story and send me some chapters. so Enjoy, feed back, yes please

Ch 58

Commander Steve Marshall walked into his office early in the morning on time to hear his phone ringing.

"Commander Marshall"

"Steve! It's Mike Flynn," Steve smiled as he sat down

"Mike! This is a surprise, everything ok?"

"The five of us are great, Steve!"

"Five? Is … they were born?"

"Yes! Kate gave birth to Mike Junior at twenty-seven minutes past nine, and David Patrick was born eight minutes later. Both are healthy, a total of twenty fingers and twenty toes and four strong lungs." Steve smiled feeling the happiness in Mike's voice.

"Congratulations, Mike! That is great news."

"Thanks, Steve, I thought they would make your morning."

"Yes, it has."

"Well, I'll better get going." Steve chuckled "What?"

"You are so whipped." Mike chuckled too. "Give my best to your wife, Mike."

"I will Steve," then they hung up.

After ending the call, Mike head to the hospital to see Kate and the twins, he stopped on the way to get two dozen of long stem red roses for her. Kate smiled brightly when she saw him entering her room

"Good morning, beautiful," he grinned before kissing her and presenting her with the flowers

"Mike! They are beautiful, thank you!"

While Kate smelled the roses, he filed a jar with water and placed it on the table. Before getting the roses from Kate's hands.

"I spoke to Steve this morning; he sends his congratulations."

"That's nice."

"Yeah, and by now everyone who's someone would've heard the news" Kate smiled

"Well, I must admit that it is a nice way to start a morning."

"True. Have you seen our sons?"

"Yes, a couple of hours ago for a feed."

There was a knock on the door before it was opened, and two nurses pushed glass cribs inside the room. They placed them on the wall before smiling at the proud parents and walking out. Mike walked to the cribs and picked MJ, and gave him to Kate. Then, he picked David and sat on the edge of the bed looking at both of them. There were a few differences easily spotted, MJ got blonde hair and David dark hair, but they both got Mike's eyes.

"Now our family is truly complete," Mike said in awe

"Yes, it is."

He spent the day with Kate, leaving the room only to get some lunch. In the late afternoon, Michelle with Emma in arms and Patrick walked into the room

"Hi Kate, how are you feeling?"

"I'm good. Thanks, mum. Hello sweetie!" She greeted Emma, who threw herself towards Kate. "How has she been?"

"Good, as always," Patrick said lowering flowers on the table next to the ones that Mike brought and walking to look at the twins

"They are gorgeous! Which one is which?" Michele asked

"MJ is blonde."

"Where's Mike?" Patrick asked

"He went to get me a couple of things from the supermarket."

"How long were you in labor for?" Michele asked in awe

"Around ten hours," she grinned. "Both boys are just like Emma when it comes to water."

"More water babies" Michele whispered

"Yes, they enjoyed their first bath."

"Hi mum, dad," Mike greeted them as he entered later carrying some packages. Patrick patted him on the shoulder as he passed beside him while walking to put the bag on the drawers.

"Dada!" Emma exclaimed as soon as she spotted him

"Hi, sweetie!"

They talked for what seemed ages until the visitor hours were over. Mike kissed Kate and then he grabbed Emma who kissed Kate too.

"Wave to mummy," Mike whispered to Emma, mother, and daughter exchanging waves as he walked back towards the door. "I'll see you tomorrow,"

"Bye Mike! I love you."

"We love you!" then they all walk out of the room talking leaving Kate alone for a few minutes till her dinner arrives.

When Mike walked into the room the next morning there was a bouquet of flowers and 'it's a boy' helium balloons. Cards covered the two tables, he smiled and shook his head at the knowing look Kate was giving him.

"Gee, I hate to ask, but I'll bet you already know who are all of these from, right?" he said getting closer to her. "Good morning," he pecked her lips.

"Hmm, morning." She hummed licking her lips after the kiss. "And you are right; they are from the Childers' crew and other personnel we've both known over the years."

"I guess we've meet a lot of people." He chuckled. "How have the boys been?"

"Good. I'm the one who needs getting used to the idea of feeding both and not one at the time," he caressed her cheek

"We can do it, Kate. When I return to Cairns, I'm sure the family will help out with everything they can."

"I know that Mike," She added softly. In the afternoon, there was a knock on the door and Mike went to open it.

"Mrs. Flynn?" The man asked.

"Yes, she's inside. Come on in."

"Sorry, ma'am. I didn't know if you were breastfeeding or not," he entered lowering a box on the bed before passing her the board and pen. "I'll need your signature here."

"Here you go," Kate grinned.

"Thank you, ma'am. And congratulation on the twins."

"Thanks!"

Once the door was closed, Kate moved closer to the box, and Mike sat on the bed beside her. He helped her with the tape and removed the lid allowing her to take the first peek, and she picked the note.

"To Lieutenant McGregor and Lieutenant Commander Flynn on behalf of the old Childers and Hammersley crews. Congratulations on the birth of MJ and David! We've put money together and brought them a few gifts; we hope the boys will like them. Cheers!'

Kate lowered the note, and they started to take the gifts out. The first toy Kate pulled out was good luck care bear with a tag that said MJ. She looked up to see Mike staring at her, and she passed him the bear while she picked a sea friend carebear for David.

"Well, at least there no favoritism between the kids," he grinned as he grabbed the second bear.

A week later, Kate walked out of the hospital with Mike pushing a quad stroller. When they arrived home, they put the boys in their beds. They sorted the remaining bags, before sitting down and relaxing for a whole hour. Kate managed to find the timing around the waking up and feeding, and they found a glorious family moment by bathing the three kids at once every morning.

It was two weeks after they returned home when Mike entered the room with a sour face.

"Mike? What happened?"

"Well, that was Steve on the phone… he needs me back in Cairns… tonight." He grimaced.

"Why?" Kate frowned.

"They need a Captain for the Hammersley, and I'm the only one available." He sighed pinching the bridge of his nose. "Patrol starts in the morning."

"What about other patrol boats?"

"Kingston and Bendigo are in port for repairs. They've been out a month longer due to the delay in the new Childers. Hammersley also returned with electrical problems two weeks ago. Along with that, the lack of Captains is putting a strain on the remaining patrol boats. One was due for decommissioning last week be being delayed."

"I understand, Mike. I'm not happy… but I get it." She sighed, Mike walked over to her and sat on the footstool putting his hand on her leg

"Are you sure you will be ok?" Kate smile

"Yes, your parents and sister are just a phone call away," Mike smiled

"True, I'll make some calls." He stood up and walk out of the room. Kate looked down at David who was enjoying a rare feed alone.

Later that evening, Mike kissed the boys and Emma on the forehead before whispering goodbye to them. Kate watched him go room by room, her heart breaking a little. She walked with him to the front door, and he hugged him tightly.

"I'm going to miss you, Mike," she whispered before kissing him.

"I'm going to miss you, Kate. All of you…" he sighed. "I'll call to let you know what's happening."

"Take care."

"I will," they kissed once more before Mike picked his bag up and walked out the door. Kate watched him until the elevator doors closed, with a sad sigh she closed the door before going to bed.

In Cairns, early the next morning, Mike walked towards the Hammersley and stopped at the plank when he recognized one of the crew members walking off Hammersley Mike smiled.

"Sir, you are the captain?"

"Charge! Good to see you. I am, until they can find another one," they shook hands

"Well, it's good to be serving with you again, sir."

"You too, Charge." They turned towards the sound of voices coming closer

"Buffer! Mate!" Charge shook his hands.

"Charge! I can't believe you are on Hammersley too."

"Hey, congrats on your promotion."

"Thanks"

"Sir, good to see you again and congratulations on twin boys."

"Thanks, Buffer. Congratulations on your promotion."

"Thanks, sir," Buffer grinned.

"Oh! I forgot about it! Congrats, sir! Do you have any photos?" Charge said making Mike smile. He lowered his bag and searched something inside until he took out a photo frame. Charge grabbed it taking a look, before sharing it with Buffer.

"Hope you don't mind me asking, sir… But who is who?" Buffer asked

"Well, that's Emma, and that's Kate." Mike chuckled as Buffer rolled his eyes

"I recognized them, sir."

"I'm holding MJ," Mike said patting Buffer's shoulder.

"They are cute, sir." Charge said, taking on the last look at the picture, and returning it to him.

"Morning, sir. I'm Robert Dixon, the radio operator. Or RO"

"RO then. Nice to meet you, I'm Lieutenant Commander Mike Flynn."

"Yes, sir."

They shook hands, and then Buffer and Charge introduced themselves before they walked into the Hammersley.

Kate's cell phone started ringing as she walked out of Emma's daycare.

"Kate McGregor, hello."

"Kate," she smiled when she recognized the voice.

"Mike! Where are you?"

"On Hammersley, we just left port."

"You sound happy."

"I am! I'm talking with you and Charge, and Buffer are part of the crew."

"No wonder you are happy! You know how long the patrol will be?"

"Six weeks. Buffer has been promoted to Petty officer."

"That's awesome; I'm sure he's happy. Send him my congrats."

"Yeah, he is. Well, I got to go before we lose signal," Kate sighed

"Ok, call me when you return."

"I will! I love you."

"I love you, Mike. Fair winds."