Ch 95

Over the three weeks, the crew grew used to the new boat and new crew members while attending their regular duties like maydays and FFVs.

They returned to Cairn's four days before Christmas four days away.

"Mike, how is the new the Hammersley?" Steve asked as they entered his office.

"It's great Steve, I got a lost couple of times," he said, and Kate tried not to laugh.

"Some crew members also got lost," Kate commented. "It will take time."

"I bet it is. So, any problems with the new crew members?"

"None that I'm aware of...X?" he turned to Kate.

"No, there were no problems."

"That's good. So, shall we get started on the FFVs?" Steve asked, and with that, they started their reports.

On their way home almost an hour later, Kate turned towards Mike with a grin.

"Mike?"

"Huh?"

"Do you remember what you've said about buying me whatever I want?"

"Yes?"

"Well, it's been a while since I last had a spa treatment," Mike grinned

"If a spa treatment you want, a spa treatment you get."

"There's something else."

"What's that?" Kate leaned over lowering her hand to his crouch.

"Kate," he gulped.

"Yes, Mike?" She asked innocently.

"Wait until we get home," he squeaked.

"Oh, I am Mike," she smiled mischievously.

The moment they reached home, they walked into their bedroom and fell into bed to make love passionately. They fell asleep for a couple of hours. When they woke up, they made love once more before showering.

After, they left the house to pick their kids from the daycare and headed to the pub to join the crew for dinner and drinks. They were going to introduce the kids to the new crew members.

The next day, they dropped the kids at the daycare and then, they went shopping for Christmas' presents for their families. When they reached home, they placed the tree and decorated it. Soon it was time to pick the kids.

Kate went alone, and Mike remained behind to prepare dinner for the family. When they returned home, the kids ran inside as usual but stopped dead in their tracks when they saw the Christmas tree and gifts under it.

"Hey kids, how was your day?" Mike asked. The three kids turned around and found their dad watching them.

"Daddy!" They yelled at once, and they all ran to hug him.

They talked to the kids as they placed them into high chairs. Then, they placed their plates in front of them and soon they were all having dinner as a family. After dinner, they played together until bath time.

After their kids were in bed finally sleeping, Mike and Kate returned downstairs. She went to prepare them drinks when Mike noticed some brochures on their breakfast bar.

"Kate? What are these?"

"Huh?" She said turning towards him. "Ah, Emma's getting too big for her cot. I think it's time for her to get her own bed."

"Yeah, I guess you are right."

"Then turn to page four," Mike checked the page and saw two different sets of children's beds. He saw the bottom one marked.

"Why that one?" Kate smiled.

"Emma wanted that one, and the market duvet set."

Mike looked and smiled it was a single duvet covered in four shades of pink hearts with blue edging around the smaller size hearts. He looked up as Kate walked to him passing him the coffee cup.

"Well? What do you think, Mike?"

"As long as it makes her happy I don't see a reason not to get it."

"You can get them tomorrow while I'm at the spa," Kate smiled.

"Ok, I'll do it." He looked down at it before following Kate into the living room.

When morning came, Mike dropped the kids at daycare and then took Kate to the 'Spa by the sea' for her day of pampering and ordered the 'spoil me' package for her. Finally, he went into town to find Emma's new bed.

As with the old bedroom set from Sydney; they decided to donate Emma's old things to charity only keeping a few things as mementos. Following the vendor around Mike noticed matching drawer and also a desk that would fit nicely.

Along with the bed, bedside tables, drawer, and desk. Mike shopped for the linen that would match what he got and her daughter, before getting back home where the truck that was going to take the old stuff.

Before dismantling the room, he took one last recording of the room.

Late in the afternoon, he drove to pick Kate from her spa day.

"So, do you feel as relaxed as you look?" He asked with a grin.

"Yes, I'll guess the last months have taken a toll on me," she smiled. "Thank you for this," Kate said placing her hand on top of his.

"Well, you do deserve it, Kate," Mike said taking her hand to his lips and placing a soft kiss on it.

"How did your day go?"

"It was busy, Emma's bed arrived this afternoon."

"And did you get the bed ready?"

"Yup, I washed the linen before setting it up."

"I still can't believe our little girl is growing up," Kate sighed.

"Me neither," Mike said looking a bit sad.

They reached the daycare and soon enough the kids were playing downstairs in their home. Emma asked Kate help to go, and Mike took that as a quick chance to introduce her the new bed.

"Emma, daddy bought you your own bed," Kate told her as they left the bathroom.

"My bed?" Kate nodded and took her up.

"Do you want to go and see it?" She asked, and Emma nodded. They walked to her room door and lowered her on the ground. "Push the door open, sweetie."

Emma pushed the door, and her eyes widened in surprise. She ran to the bed and climbed it, before bouncing up and down on it.

"So, what do you think, Emma?"

"I love it, mummy!" Kate walked to Emma who hugged her. Then, Kate noticed the camera on top of the drawer and grinned.

"What do you think of your new bed, Emma?" Mike said walking to them.

"Daddy, I love it! Thank you!" She jumped into his arms and hugged him placing a sloppy kiss on the cheek.

"Mike, where did you found the drawer and desk?" Kate asked.

"Same shop. They looked nice with them since they are a match, so I got them too," he shrugged.

"Emma? Do you like your desk?"

"Yes, mummy!" Emma answered smiling

"I'm glad you are happy. Now, come on and let's see what your brothers are up to, shall well?" Kate grinned.

Mike lowered Emma to the ground, and she ran out of the bedroom leaving Mike and Kate alone. Mike pulled Kate into his arms and kissed her.

"Emma is very happy and so am I," Kate whispered.

"Anything for my girls," He said placing a slow kiss on her lips. "So? What do I get for making you and Emma happy?" he asked wriggling his eyebrows.

Kate bit her lower lip before she kissed him passionately.

"Tonight," Mike smiled as they rubbed their noses together.

"I'll be looking forth to it," he whispered.

"I'll bet you are." She grinned before she took a step back. "Let's go downstairs." He sighed but walked to turn the camera off before they walked out of Emma's room.

"I took photos of Emma's old room before putting in the new suite. I thought you would like that."

"Thank you, Mike."

On Christmas, The Flynn's went to Hannah and Brad's place for family lunch. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the adults watched as their kids opened their presents.