AN: Merry Christmas every one. sorry for not posting yesterday since it was Christmas day and have been busy, i haven't had a chance to use my computer. So every one enjoy this chapter.
CH 144
The next day Hammersley crew showed up at Mike and Kate house since it a Friday night for a celebration party Every one was enjoying them selves
"Can I have every one attention please" mike said Every one quieten down and turn to Mike
"Got some news to share first off. Hammersley won't be leaving on Monday for it month patrol"
"why that sir" charge asked
"court cause starts on Tuesday so the ones who was on the shore party will be needed to testified in the case"
"How long the case sir" two dads asked
"not sure, the feds haven't given me a time frame"
"Has Nav been informed?" Swain asked
"don't know swain but I have left a message for her to call me" then they all started talking and laughing again.
On Sunday afternoon Jessica bird pack all her things up in her bedroom which wasn't much. She was leaving home to go to the navy academy where she would be training over the next eight months to become a medic and chief. A week after signing up to join the navy she got the letter of approval which made her happy.
Once every thing pack she called for a taxi since she only got her drivers license but hasn't got a car yet. When the taxi showed up. She was waiting out side the front gate when the taxi showed up. He help her put every thing in the taxi then she got in and gave the guy the academy address then he drove to the address.
Jessica hasn't spoken to her family since she told them the news about being excepted in the academy. They laugh at her like it was a joke. She knew what her family is like and knew she is different to them and can't wait till the day she leaves the house and not look back. But she is happy and looking ford to joining up just like what her great grand father did and remember the letter she recieves few years ago. When she told the ones she mow the lawns and weed the gardens, they were happy for her and wish her all the best of luck.
When she told the residences in the old folks retirement home that she visits on Sunday afternoon, they were all happy for her. That afternoon when she showed up after lunch she was shock to see them throwing her a little party knowing it will be a while before she could visits cause of her training she would be doing. She promise to keep in touch some how.
When she return back home later that afternoon she was happy. She pack all her things up thinking about what each of the residences say to her. When she arrived at the academy she paid for the fair before getting out and looking around then she went to collect her bags and boxes from the taxi driver before he left.
"Hey your new here" Jessica turn to voice
"Yeah I start tomorrow, Jessica Bird"
"Amy Clarke, do you know what room your in" They shake hands then Jessica put her bags on the grounds and pulled out the letter from her jeans pocket and open it then show Amy
"Hey we neighbors, here let me help you"
"thanks" Amy pick up the two boxes while Jessica pick up her bags.
"so why join the navy" Amy ask as they walk one way
"My late great grand father was in the navy, he told me all sorts of stories when I was little, plus I want to join as a medic and chef"
"good for you"
"what about you"
"Radio operator"
"ok" they talk till they came to the building that is the sleeping quarters for all navy recruits.
On Tuesday morning the ones who was in the shore party showed up in court wearing there uniforms. The media was there trying to ask them questions since it was big news around Australia about what happen and who behind it every thing.
Over the next few days each of the crew member was called in to testified on what happen that night. Mike took the longest on the stand cause of the other evidences the links, every thing. The case took two weeks.
On Friday morning Nikki, Josh and the seven men were brought in the back way so the media wouldn't see them. When the court cast started Nikki was first called to the stand. Josh gave her a kiss before she walk through the doors.
Campbell Fulton, Matt and Simone turn and was shock when they saw Nikki expanding stomach. She walk over to the chair where she was swan in. Nikki spent fifteen minutes going over every thing then she was cross exam. Nikki held her head up high even though the jury could see tears falling down her checks.
When she left the stand she never look at any of the three once. Once out side Josh stood up and hug her
"Are you ok"
"Yes, I will be"
When josh was called in next Nikki gave him a quick kiss before walking into the court room. When Campbell, Matt and Simone turn when the door open, They were shock to see who walk though the doors. The jury notice the three shock faces.
When Josh was swan in he told every one what happen the day he and seven divers were suppose to be dead and what happen after wards. He answered all there questions before he stood down and walk back out side.
"josh are you ok" Nikki asked as he sat next to her
"Yeah I thought Campbell Fulton and the Robsen were going to faint when I walk in the court room alive" Nikki smile
"that would have been good to see"
"It was alright"
When the last diver testified, they were shown a room where they could stay till the verdict is in. Hour later one of the feds walk into the room
"Jury back, and you can be there when they read out the verdict"
They all stood up and follow the agent down and into the court room. Few minutes later the jury walk out and sat down.
"Have you reach a verdict"
"yes your honor we have"
the man past the folded paper to the guard who past it to the judge whom open it and read what it said then fold it again and pass it back to the guard whom pass it to the man
"Would the accuse please stand" the three stood up
"Please read out the verdict"
"Campbell Fulton on the charges of attempted murder of the eight divers, we the jury found you...guilty. For the theft of oil...guilty. The attempted murder of petty officer Tomaszewski while resisting arrest...guilty. giving false statements to the federal police...guilty" Nikki and Josh can't believe it over.
"Matt Robsen on the charge of giving false statement to the navy...guilty...false statement to the feral police...guilty... conspiracy to commit murder of the eight divers...guilty, theft of oil...guilty... Simone Robsen on the charge of giving false statement to the navy...guilty...false statement to the federal police...guilty... conspiracy to commit murder of the eight divers...guilty, theft of oil...guilty... the attempted murder of navy officer lieutenant Kate McGregor... guilty" the he folded the piece of paper up then sat down
"Campbell Fulton for the crimes against you and found guilty, you are here by sentience to ninety years in prison with no parole" Nikki and josh held on to each other hands for support
"Matt Robsen for the crimes against you and found guilty sixty years with no parole. Simone Robsen for the crimes against you and found guilty...eighty years with no parole. Members of the jury thank you for your time here. Bailiff, take them away, this court is adjourn" he bang the hammer then every one stood up and watch as the jury walk out of the room then the judge. Nikki and Josh hug each other then josh shook each of the guys hands.
"Excuse me lieutenant Caetano" Nikki turn to the fed
"Yes"
"when you and your husband ready we can take you home so you can get change and take you to the pub"
"thank you"
"Every thing alright" Nikki turn to Josh and smile
"Yes ready"
"Yep let go" they walk out of the court room and out the back way where tinted SUV are waiting for them.
An hour later Barry was waiting for them at one of the exit doors. He please that the pub is finally open for business after it took a month to build the two story building with the private party down stair and the pub up stairs with eight poor tables and four dart boards. He never forget what happen the day before, he was working in the pub when couple walk in, he look up from his paper work when he heard there voices
"wow this place looks amazing" Josh said
"It dose it looks like some thing old rustic eighth centry pub combo with todays"
"I'll be dam" they turn to Barry
"surprise" josh said
"you could say that again" he walk around the bar and gave Nav a hug
"look at you, your glowing, wow and married" when he raise her left hand
"Yes I am"
"josh I almost fell of the stool I thought you were dead"
"i know, we been in witness protection program"
"you got to tell me what happen"
"it will be in the papers, any chance for a drink"
"sure, so what do you think of this place"
"big, more space, wow love the view" josh said looking out side the double doors
"thanks, so your here for the big court case"
"Yeah we both are" Barry walk back around the bar, he got Nikki a lemonade and josh a beer
"thanks" they both said before taking a sip
"Take a look around"
"Who idea was it the have a old pub theme mix in with today's"
"Emma" He said
"Emma. That little girl sure full of surprises"
"that she is, here let me show you around"
"Great"
Barry smile as he show them around seeing pictures of each of the navy boats that was in Cairns with small picture of each of the captains, there names and how long they were captain of the ship.
"there Hammersley, It got Mike as the last captain on the old one and on the new one...twice"
"look it got him as the last Captain on Childers as well" Josh said pointing to one big picture.
"come down stairs you going to love it"
they walk to an elevator and rode down to the first floor. When the door open they step out into a massive room
"oh my gosh, this room is massive" Nikki said When she saw the polish wooden walls and the old bar from the old pub before it was pulled down. With glass fridges built behind the bar as well hanging wine glasses.
"it good for weddings, for any type of party, if it a small party"
he walk over to a wall and press a button, then the screens unfold them selves as they meet together in the middle cutting the room in half
"wow that is amazing" Nikki said then the screens fold back into place
"the windows as you can see are half are frosted"
"i love it" Nikki said
"Nikki" she turn to Josh
"what do you say we put on a surprise party for the crew" Nikki smile
"Great idea, after all our families will be here as well why not" then she turn to Barry
"Do you think you could put some thing on, on short notice"
"Yes I can, let's go up stairs and talk about it"
"Great" they walk back to the elevator and back up stairs.
Barry came out of his memory when a SUV showed up, he smile when he saw Josh and Nikki get out of the wagon with the doors close behind them
"you two look great"
"thanks Barry sounds like the party started"
"not quiet, come in" they walk in side and and over to a door where he open it
"wait in here" he said quietly they walk in and the door close. Then he quickly went up stairs where he rang the bell
"Can I please have the Hammersley crew and there families down stairs please, go down the stair over there" He pointed out to stairs that lead down stairs
"Barry what going on" charge asked
"all will be reveal" so all the Hammersley crew and Steve walk down stairs into half of the room when Barry showed up
"first of all I would like you to meet" he push a button the the screens move apart. Hammersley crew saw people they don't know looking at them
"Hammersley Crew meet josh holiday and Nikki Caetano family Kate step ford
"hello sir, ma'am I'm Kate McGregor"
"it nice to finally meet you Kate"
"there one more surprise for every one tonight" Barry said as he walk over to a door
"surprise" he said as he open the door
"surprise" Nikki and Josh said at the same time which shock every one. Nikki was holding video recorder to record the shock look on every one faces
"Auntie Nikki" Emma said running over to her giving her a big hug then turn to Josh, she poke him in the stomach, then did it again
"your alive" he crouch down
"Yes I am, boy you sure have grown up fast"
"miss you uncle Josh"
"i miss you to Emma" he said as they both hug, when Emma pulled back she look up at Nikki
"auntie Nikki did uncle josh look after you"
"yes he did Emma"
"Good if not I think uncle Pete might have some extra tooth brushes left on Hammersley"
Every one laugh as josh stood up then they step ford where they were greeted by family and friends
"ET mate you been a busy boy" spider said causing buffer to wake the back of his head while shaking his own
"when did you two get married" charge asked
"We will tell every one every thing after Nikki is sitting down with a cold drink in hand a some food in front of her"
they all walk over to where number of table set up when the staff walk out with plates of finger food for every one. They place them on to tables then return back into the kitchen to get some more. Barry got every one drinks then disappeared up stairs to check on things. Josh who was standing up told every one every thing that happen till they return home.
When finish every one was shock. "so only X, commander Flynn, commander Marshal and buffer knew that you are alive and Nav pregnant" charge said
"Yes"
"Nav how far long are you?" bomber asked
"almost twenty seven weeks and it a boy"
"you know Nav"
"buffer we know Peter is a good name but we already choice a name for him"
"Care to tell us" Spider asked
"Not till he born" Nikki said smiling
"We know you all got a lot of questions to ask us, so please one at a time"
"Uncle josh are you going to leave again" Emma ask
"Only when I have to go out on patrol"
"Oh, ok" then others ask both Nikki and Josh a lot of questions which they were able to answer. Every one had a great evening, they got to meet all of Josh and Nikki family. The Hammersley crew even got to see there wedding photos. Josh got to Meet two dads, they started sharing stories and well jokes they play on the crew
"Two dads, ET I hope you not talking about jokes" buffer said causing the crew to look at them
"May be" josh said grinning
"buffer what is it like almost kissing a fish" two dads asked causing spider, RO and chefo laugh when they remember ET teasing buffer with a fish
"i got stranded two dads"
"don't worry buff there plenty more fish in the sea" spider said causing every one to laugh
"Uncle Pete tell them about red hair"
"no... not the hair" spider said buffer grin.
He told Josh and Nikki Families about what happen. They all laugh.
Bomber got her phone out and went through the photos then she show Josh parents, they laugh
"josh red doesn't suit you son"
"don't I know it mum" they all share stories about Nikki and Josh which have there family in laughter. Every one had a great evening.
An hour after Nikki and Josh shock every one, Emma yelled out "GUAVA MOJO" Causing the crew to cheer.
"Here you go Nav one guava juice"
"thanks change" Nikki and Josh family trying the cock tail drink and like it, now they under stand why the crew have it most of the time.
It was getting late, so Nikki and Josh left for home since Nikki was tired, she said her good night to every one at the same time both Swan and Mike family left cause of their kids. Every one else enjoyed them selves for the rest of the evening.