CH 140
An hour later some of them and women walk into the pub "sorry bar is close" Barry said
"We navy"
"what ship sir" Emma asked
"Huon"
"Dianne can you come out here please" a women about bomber age walk out
"yes Emma"
"do you know them and where they here today" Dianne turn and smile
"Yes...Hey bomber lover boy here" The others laugh just as bomber appeared and walk over to one of them to give him a hug and kiss.
Then turn to the others "Very funny guys" they walk over to the bar to get a drink while bomber and Dianne return back to the kitchen.
"what a day" one of them said
"yeah but it worth it, Hey Emma who idea was it to hose us down"
"mine you all needed cooling off"
"Well that true, it sure did help, thanks"
"no worries" then more showed up then more did.
There was plates of finger food on the tables as well the bar for the time being. Every one enjoyed them selves. When the last lot came though the door it was Mike, Kate and Steve Marshal. Emma ran over to them to give them a big hug and spoke to them for a few minutes before running back to where she was before.
Ten minutes later every one heard the bell ring twice so every one went quiet and turn to see Emma standing on the of the bar stalls next to the bell. "I was ask to let you all know...scan is ready, but before you all start. How about saying grace first" she look around the room then she bow her head
"god thank you for today, thank you for all the volunteers who came here to help clean up the mess. Thank you for the drinks they all enjoying and the food they all looking ford to as there rewards for help cleaning up. Thank you for the cooks who put on the big meal for all the volunteers. Thank you for Mr Whitemen for the food and drinks and thank you navy. Plus god watch over Auntie Nikki where ever she is since Hammersley crew not there to keep an eye on her...And please watch over all then men and women who out on patrol or tour and watch over there families. Amen"
"Amen" they all said
"Go and help your selves" Barry said
Mike and Kate walk over to where Emma is "you did good Emma"
"thanks daddy"
they hug then he lift her off the stool and onto the ground just as some of them walk into the smaller room to see three tables full of food and chefs there with there camera taking photos of the shock looks of there crew faces.
There was chips, sausages, spaghetti meat balls, pizzas, fish, chicken nuggets, eight different salads, slice ham, pork, chicken, roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, stir fired veges, noodles as well other food items
"what are you waiting for an innovation, oh and there is deserts afterward" bomber said
"You ladies done a great job"
"Gee thanks Charge" Chefo said as he walk out of the kitchen
"chefo mate I didn't know you were helping out"
"Why not, Jen and I saw you guys on the news and I offer my services, come on" They all line up and started at one table
"Gee there a lot of food here bomber" charge said
"you can always come back for seconds"
"thanks"
While every one was looking ford to big feed, at an unknown location Nikki and Josh was sitting down in the living room watching TV while enjoying there chicken salad sandwiches when the news started. They stop eating when they saw what for the first on the news
"In today top story in Cairn Queensland, I five year old Emma Flynn some how manage to get over one hundred and eighty navy volunteers together to help clean up mess near the navy favorite hang out bar is. Five days ago a truck ran through the bar and grill veranda then through bunch of trees and into a building before the truck exploded causing more damages." It was showing on Secretary camera footage of what happen.
"a local company was hired to start cleaning up the dangerous mess the next day since as you can see for the helicopter footage that the walk way is close of the the badly damage building"
"Oh my god" Nikki said when she and Josh saw how bad the damage was.
"We learn that the company which was can not name for legal reason didn't show up till this morning, from the Security camera footage this is all that was done in two hours" they show it going fast ford for the two hours then back to normal speed
"there Kate, Emma, MJ and David" Nikki said
"there Barry he look pissed off"
"We were told that the dangerous area around the bunt building, the falling trees and the damage veranda got to be clear by the end of today. As you can see this mission was impossible. But not to Emma Flynn whom the daughter of Commander Mike Flynn of NAVCOM and lieutenant Kate McGregor executive officer of the HMAS Hammersley" they show photos of Kate and mike in uniform.
"This little girl some how manage to get all these men and women together to work as a team, this was taken this morning by our newsman in Cairns"
It showed Barry, Kate and Emma on the back of the ute. They heard every thing that Kate and Emma said. Josh and Nikki laugh when Emma mention tooth brushes duties.
"there bomber" Nikki said
"there swain and charge"
"there buffer and spider. That must be two dads that buffer mention in his letter"
"could be"
"As you can see Emma Flynn is a true leader even at five years old just like her mother as she gives out orders. Now you can see each group has gone to there areas and started working together. It took over six hours to clean up every thing. But what is amazing is that during the clean up is this"
then it show Emma getting bottle water from the cooler and took it to different men who working on different projects, then it show Emma doing buffer last.
"From the lip reading Emma Flynn not happy with those four men cause they never stop once for a brake and have a drink to rehydrate them selves. It showed she really cares about each of them."
Then they fast ford it to the end when they saw Emma and Barry hosing all of the workers down causing Nikki and Josh to laugh
"Way to go Emma" josh said
"As you can see the big differences before" they show the photos of the damage areas
"to now" then it showed the clean up
"Emma Flynn operation navy bar clean up was a success. Few minutes ago we manage to get get this from our cameramen"
It show every one in the pub all clean up. Emma was standing on bar stool talking then saying a pray. Josh put his arm around Nikki shoulder as she started to cry. Then it stop
"As you can see Emma Flynn is truly a navy leader just like her parents. She did some thing that an adult might of done. She is one remarkable little girl" josh pick up the remote and turn the TV off
"Emma sure has grown up a lot at a very young age" josh said
"Yes she is"
Every one at the pub enjoyed them selves over the next few hours. Emma was sitting on buffer lap with her eyes close
"buffer, Emma sleep" Buffer look down at Emma then back to Swain
"I'm not surprise she had one very busy day today"
"Yes she has. She done more than a five year old should do"
"True" Kate walk over to them
"how Emma"
"Asleep" Swain said as Kate sat down and saw Emma asleep
"Well it has been a busy day for all of us"
"Yeah, it looks like a lot have left for home"
"That is where Mike and I are heading soon, I'm almost a sleep my self"
"We all work hard today" buffer said
"Yes we did, now I hope we don't have to crash sail tomorrow"
"same here"
Then some of the others walk over to join them and others walk over to say good bye to Emma only to see her sleeping against buffer so they said there good night to them all before leaving to head home. Mike and Kate left half an hour later, Mike drove since he was drinking orange juice in the past hour and a half.
When they arrived home. Mike Carry Emma up to her bedroom he remove her pants, shoes and socks then cover her with a sheet then kiss her forehead before walking out of her room turning the fan on before walking out and closing the door up partly. then return to carry David while Kate carry MJ up into his room.
They took the boys shoes, shock and paints off before covering them with a sheet since it hot out side and they got the ceiling fans going slowly. When done they both went to bed them selves. Kate was asleep soon as her head hit the pillow. Mike watch Kate for a few minutes before falling asleep him self.
The next morning Mike and Steve meet the captain who doing the investigation. Mike answered the captain questions for ten minutes.
"commander, do you always let Emma get away with every thing"
"not every thing sir. She and her brother knows the rules"
"alright what about when they are on Hammersley"
"On Hammersley they always go to the bridge first knowing that where Kate is. They always greet her first then the rest of the crew. They never cause any trouble while on board"
"I notice in the security footage I saw that Emma got a temper on her"
"No sir"
"no, care to explain"
"it more of a command tone than a temper problem"
"Has she always been like that"
"Yes sir, it cause of her up brings plus she dose hang around the crew a lot especially buffer, so she could of pick up a lot from him"
"Ok. Is there any chance to meet you daughter commander"
"I'll make the phone call sir" mike get his phone our and made a call
"Kate, can you bring kids to NAVCOM...yes Captain Thomas want to meet Emma...ok see you when you arrive...ok" then hung up
"Kate said they will be here in an hour"
"Why an hour"
"It twenty minute drive from home to here plus kids are in the pool swimming. Kate would give them a shower before coming here"
"Ok till then you can return back to your work"
"yes sir" mike walk out of the meeting room where captain is working from.
Hour later captain Thomas open the door which lead in to the main room. He stop when he saw a women in navy uniform and three kids walk through the double doors. He look around to see the staff smile at the kids before returning back to work
"Daddy" he heard the little girl say as she ran over to commander Flynn who was smiling as he crouch down for a hug. Then he hug the boys before stand up to give the women a quick kiss on the lips. Then he saw the little girl greet commander Marshal since he walk out of his office.
So Captain walk out and over to them "commander"
"Sir, this is my wife lieutenant Kate McGregor"
"Captain Thomas sir" Kate said as they saluted each other
"lieutenant"
"Sir these are our kids, Emma, MJ and David. Kids this is Captain Thomas"
"Captain Thomas sir" Emma said as she and her brothers saluted the captain which he did in return then shook there hands
"It's a pleaser to meet you three"
"Is daddy and uncle Steve in trouble sir" Emma asked
"No they not"
"Oh then may I ask why your here sir"
"to talk to you Miss Flynn" Emma giggle
"About what sir"
"there some questions I would like to ask you, in private" Emma look up at her parents
"It ok Emma" Kate said.
Then she look at the captain "ok sir" He look at Kate and Mike
"We will be only a few minutes" Emma follow the captain in to the meeting room.
"i hope Emma going to be ok Mike"
"I'm sure she will be Kate"
Mike and Kate walk over to a table and put the boys on seats then Kate got there coloring books and crowns out for them to use since they don't know how long they going to be.
Then Kate Sat with them "Let me know" mike asked
"I will Mike" then he and Steve walk into Steve office to talk.
Fifteen minutes later the door open so Kate stood up she got lieutenant young attention then he walk over and tap onto Mike office window then pointed to where Kate is before returning back to what he was doing. Emma walk out first then the captain. They were talking still.
They walk over to where Kate is when Mike walk over to them. "Commander, lieutenant, you got a very bright knowledgeable daughter here"
"sir" Kate asked
"Her know of patrol boats"
"Well sir crew been teach her and our sons about patrol boats"
"i can tell and she very well mannered for a child her age"
"thank you sir" mike said
"Daddy"
"Yes Emma"
"Who on watch today" He look at Kate
"Kate"
"buffer is why" Emma smile gotten brighter
"Captain Thomas he never been on a patrol boat before. So will it be ok to show him around mummy"
"it up to the captain Sweetie" Emma turn to the captain
"sir would you like a tour on Hammersley before you leave" He smile
"i would like that. I'll get my hat and you can show me the way"
"Yes sir" Captain turn and walk back into the meeting room then return couple minutes later.
"shall we ma'am"
"I'll let buffer know that you going to be there sir"
"no need commander"
"Yes sir" Emma and captain walk out of NAVCOM together while talking.