CH 183
The next morning swain and bird were walking toward the clinic talking "How two dads"
"He fine he on light duties for the next couple of days"
"So what he going to do?"
"Dutchy got him doing bottle water"
"Water boy" bird said laughing
"Yes, the crew teasing him. RO said to him this morning...Two dads you should know by now not to sneak up on bird or try to scare her, look what she did to you"
"We know he won't give up"
"True"
"Jessica" they stop and turn to the voice
"do you know him" Swain asked when the guy walk over to her
"Yeah that Daryl I can handle it" When swain went to take a step ford
"Daryl I told you to leave me a lone"
"I just want to talk to you, please" Bird turn to swain
"I'll wait over there, don't be to long"
"I won't" Swain walk few feet away then he stop and turn to bird.
"what do you want Daryl, I'm working"
"All I want is for you to be my girl friend"
"In your dreams, now you leave me alone and keep away from me" he grab her arms
"Let go of me"
"It that guy, the blond head one, what his name, you love him"
"He my friend, my crew mate there are rules against relationships between the crew"
"your in love with him"
"no I'm not, no let me go" she said it loud enough for others to hear
"no, now you going to listen to me" he said angry
"no you listen to me" Jessica knee him in the groin which cause him to let go so she stood back
"Leave me alone"
"No"
then he went grab her once again only for her to punch him in the stomach which cause him to wind him self then he went to hit her only she block his hits
"I'm a lot stronger than you think" then she push him away. She then turn and walk away when he grab her hair. Then pull her against him with his arm around her neck.
Swain and others step ford "Wrong move Daryl" she step on his foot then elbow him in the stomach which cause him to step back then she turn bring her arm up hitting him in the chest causing him to fall to the ground winding
"Leave me alone" then she turn and walk over to Swain
"Great move bird"
"thanks swain" they walk towards the clinic while talking about other things.
The next day they went after the missing barge. When they found it a shore party went in land following the hoof prints till they came across three trucks. The men were just about ready to load the stolen cattle on board when the shore party went in to a rest them.
Bird saw Daryl running towards the trees so she went after him. When she caught up with him she tackle him to the ground then she quickly put his hands behind his back while sitting on him the she got a tie out and out it on him then she stood up and pull him up.
When he turn around he was shock to see who it was "Jessica"
"come on, it over"
then she saw the look on his face she turn around when a guy appeared with a knife, he headed strait for bird so she karate kick the knife out of his hand then she did another karate kick him which knock him out then she turn to see shock Daryl. She walk over and turn the guy on to his stomach and tie his arms then patted his cheeks when he came to Dylan ran over to where she is
"bird are you ok"
"I am, be careful there a knife not far from you" then she pull out a bag
"Here, bag for evidences"
Dylan took the bag from bird and use it to pick the knife up while she help the guy up "how did you know I was behind you"
"Daryl expression change, that what gave it away, come on" She push the guy towards Daryl then the four of them walk back to where the others were
"You did good bird"
"thanks"
"What are you going to do on your next shore leave" Dylan asked
"Don't know yet, why"
"Just asking"
"AH" When they reach the others they all waited till the police and animal welfare people to arrive to take over.
They late afternoon they return back to the town where the crew got the night off since they been busy for the last few days. Two dads ending up buying bird all her drinks after what he put her though.
The next morning Hammersley left port to do there patrol. That same day back in Cairns the new navy day care center was open. The cairns press was there for the opening. The press and media talk to Hannah, Mike the admiral of the fleet who showed up for the opening. Emma. MJ, David and other kids who were looking ford to checking out the day care center.
When it was time for the gran opening Hannah cut the navy blue ribbon declaring the center open. Then she walk up to the door and open it then people started going through it. A lot of them were wearing there navy uniforms.
They all walk through the center checking out the rooms where the bunk beds and cots are, the dinning room, the play rooms, even out side where there a large play area for the kids. The navy personal were impress with what they saw and they asked Hannah a lot of questions which she was able to answer them.
"Mrs Knight I notice a resemblance between you and commander Flynn, are you related to the commander" one reporter asked
"Yes you are right commander Mike Flynn is my brother" the reporter was shock
"So what you you think of your brother being a hero" Hannah smile
"He was doing what he was train to do same with my sister in law lieutenant commander Kate McGregor"
"that name rings a bell" Hannah laugh
"Kate is the captain of the famous patrol boat Hammersley and she the first female officer to captain a patrol boat in navy history"
"Really"
"Yes it true" then Emma walk over to Hannah
"auntie Hannah" Hannah look down
"Hey Emma, are you ok"
"Yep"
"Emma right" the reporter asked
"Yes sir"
"what do you think of the center" Emma smile
"It cool, now now my brothers and I can come here after school why daddy at work and mummy out on patrol"
"What dose your daddy do"
"He second in command at NAVCOM" Emma said
"commander Flynn"
"Yes sir he my daddy"
"do you miss your mother"
"Yes I do but I know she and the crew are fine"
"How do you know any thing could happen to them"
"Cause Thor protecting them"
"Thor a mirth" the reporter said
"Thor is Hammersley mascot and he protecting the crew and mummy boat" Hannah smile as the report raise his eye brows at what Emma said
"Ah so that is who Thor is and how do you that he would protect them when he a mirth"
"Thor has protect the crew of Hammersley for a long time and is the only patrol boat who hasn't lost a crew member and the crew has taken down more bad guys than any other patrol boat and it made history number of times"
"Is that so" then he look at Hannah
"It true, the toxin water few years back"
"Yes I remember that"
"My brother was the captain on Hammersley at the time and it was he and his crew that stop the boat for over over into international waters"
"your brother"
"Yes, if you will excuse me" then she and Emma walk away.
The reporters and media spoke to number of people for the next couple of hours before leaving since the doors will be open seven o'clock the next morning.
The next morning Mike and the kids were first to arrive at the center. Hannah and two other women were already there.
"Mike"
"Hannah" they both hug
"your first one here"
"that good, here are kids lunches and snacks" He pass her a back pack
"that great, what till will you be here to pick them up"
"five, if I'm going to be late, I'll text you"
"alright" Mike gave the kids a hug before returning back to his wagon
"come on kids" Hannah follow the kids in side where she interduce them to the other two women.
A week later a man walk into the day care center, he look around when a women walk over to him
"Can I help you sir" he turn to the women
"Yes I'm looking for Emma Flynn"
"and you are sir" he smile
"A close friend, an uncle"
"your name sir"
"It ok June I know him, hi Pete"
"Hannah, love what you done to the place" they both hug
"thanks. June this is chief petty officer Pete Tomaszewski, He use to work with Mike on Hammersley"
"Ma'am"
"hi" they shook hands
"June next time he come here looking for Emma, MJ or David tell him where they are"
"but June the rules"
"Yes I know the rules and Pete name is on the list"
"Oh sorry Hannah"
"It ok, later I'll give you a copy"
"thanks" then Hannah turn to Pete
"This way Pete"
"thanks" they walk towards the back sliding door
"How was you patrol"
"good, Nav sent me news clipping on what Emma done and this place"
"I know she told me, what did you think of what Emma did on that boat"
"she did good for a six year old, I'm prod of her"
"Well you did teach her, MJ, David and my kids every thing you know and learn"
"True"
When they stop at the sliding door Pete look around and spotted her "there she is"
"go on, I know she would be happy to see you"
"thanks" then he walk over to Emma when June and another walk showed up and stood next to Hannah
"Hannah is it safe to leave him with Emma" the other women asked
"Yes, watch"
When Pete stop not far from Emma he watch her talking to her friends
"Emma there a strange man behind you" One of the girls said. Emma turn around and her face lit up
"Uncle Pete" she said squealing as she ran up to him.
He got down on his knees with his arms open wide when she plod into him knocking him to the ground as he hug her. They both were laughing. When lay on his back with Emma still huging him then he let her get up when MJ and David jump on top of him for hugs
"Uncle Pete" they both said as they hug Pete at the same time.
Pete manage to sit up as the boys move back then Emma hug him once more then sat on his lap with her arms around his waist
"I miss you uncle Pete"
"i miss you to Emma, MJ, David"
"what are you doing here" Emma asked as MJ and David sat down close to Pete
"got couple days shore leave so here I am."
"good, where uncle billy"
"He will be here in an hour"
"ok"
"Emma I heard about what you did to the pirates, I'm prod of you"
"thanks uncle Pete, dad was happy with what I did also. He said it good that I listen to every thing"
"that good and what did Swain say"
"Uncle Chris, he prod of me also" He gave her a hug
"that good" Hannah, June and the other women watch what happen when Emma run around and when MJ and David running over to them.
"As you can see they know Pete and he would never hurt them but he will hurt any one who would hurt them. And he not the only one"
"Hammersley crew" June asked
"Yes, Emma got the whole crew wrap around her finger. She been like that since she was a baby. They love her to bits and she like both mike and Kate in so many ways"
"We have heard her" they watch what was happening when they heard
"Excuse me ma'am" they turn to a male voice
"billy, it you looking for Pete he out there"
"thanks Hannah, love the center"
"thanks" spider look out side then walk out to where Pete is.
Emma saw him then she got up and ran over to him "Uncle Billy"
"Hey Emma" he crouch down to give her a hug only to be knock off his feet when she ran into him for a hug.
Pete laugh as he, MJ and David stood up, then MJ and David ran over and landed on top of spider as Pete walk slowly over to them.
"Oh man you kids are getting bigger every time I see you" spider said as they got off him as she sat up
"they sure are, your here early"
"Yeah, finish up early"
"Come on, they are fine" Hannah said as she turn around and walk back in side. June and the other women followed seconds later.