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When they were close to port, Kate call them back in so they could return back to work after twenty minutes out on the boat deck. Once Hammersley was dock every one finish doing there work before getting change and leaving for some shore leave.
That afternoon RO and bird went to the cake shop to get last minutes things sorted out as well pass them the wedding cake toppers for there cakes before leaving to do some other shopping then meet up with the crew at a bar and grill for dinner before returning back to Hammersley for the night.
When they walk back on board one of the crew members open the side door hatch and stuck his head out "Hey your just in time, it on the news"
"About what" Dutchy asked
"The welcome comity, come on"
They walk to where the side door is and walk in side and down to the room where the TV is. They all gather round when the news reader just finish about one subject then it went on about Hammersley.
"This morning down in Melbourne there was hundreds of yachts and pleasure crafts leaving early this morning" It show on the right side of the news reader hundreds of boats leaving the bay.
"the reason why is they gone out to find navy patrol boat the HMAS Hammersley and escort the famous patrol boat and it hero's crew in to port Phillip bay. This morning over the radio number of the pleaser craft have spotted and welcome Hammersley down to Victoria. This was film by our camera crew this morning" then it show hundreds of boats about
"This is the first wave of the welcoming comity, and there she is the HMAS Hammersley, it seams to be slowing down, the boaties are following, surrounding the famous navy ship as they head towards port Phillips bay.
"Look at all those boats" the camera tilted to wards the horizon to see boats every where. Then it change to where Hammersley was heading into port Phillips seeing the two fire boats spraying waters from there water cannons.
"This is some thing that doesn't happen down here but to every one who there today. They are honored to be here to welcome Hammersley into Melbourne... some thing happening on Hammersley... look at that, the crew are coming out on the back deck, they waving at every one... There she is able seamen Jessica bird the youngest hero in history whom received the Victoria cross few months ago and the second highest bravery metal the cross of valour weeks ago and all of her crew members waving, taking photos. To day is a good day for every one"
They watch for a few minutes then it change again showing Hammersley being dock and crew doing there jobs then it was back to the news room.
"That is one massive welcoming comity out there. On Monday some where around Melbourne able season bird her fiancee midshipmen Ryan whites and two other couples from Hammersley are getting married. We wish them the best for that day and we hope to give them fine day for it...welcome to Melbourne HMAS Hammersley and to it hero crews... in other news"
Swain turn the TV off as every one started talking about it for fifteen minutes before heading to bed for the night.
The next morning bird was on the wharf when a car pulled up and two people got out, she step ford to give them a hug
"Hello Mrs Wilson"
"Jessica, we saw you on the news last night" Mrs Wilson said
"you did"
"Yes we did, so why are we here" Bird gave Mr Wilson a hug
"I got permission to show you both around Hammersley" they were shock
"How"
"I spoke to my captain who spoke to her husband who made a phone call then call the captain back who ask me where you live. A navy car was going to collect you both and bring you here for the tour"
"We are honored Jessica" Mrs Wilson said as they hug one more
"come on I'll show you around and interduce you to my crew mates" Bird let them walk up and onto Hammersley first just as two dads showed up
"Mrs Wilson, Mr Wilson it good to see you both again"
"Leo it good to see you to" Mrs Wilson said as she step on to Hammersley and step ford to give him a hug then he shook Mr Wilson hand. Then they turn to see bird saute as she step back onto Hammersley.
"so Leo how many tooth brushes have you use since we met" Mrs Wilson said making bird laugh
"Once ma'am"
"you never learn"
"i am ma'am" she shook her head at him they talk for couple of minutes before bird started showing the Wilson around the ship, including where she sleeps.
They walk up onto the bridge where bird did the introductions and show them what is what. Then she show them the ward room and the gallery.
"This is where I do all the cooking"
"it small" Mrs Wilson said making bird laugh
"It works for me, here try this" she remove a cover and pick up two muffins and pass it to them
"thank you"
"would you like a cup of tea"
"Yes please" they both said.
They watch bird move around in the galley to make them a drink. When it done, she show them to the junior mess where they sat down and talk till a head pop around the corner
"bird are they ready... ops sorry"
"yes before you go"
"Yes" he walk into the room
"Mr, Mrs Wilson this is chief petty officer Andy Thorpe, charge as we call him"
"sir, ma'am, call me Andy" charge said shaking there hands
"don't call him late for breakfast cause he never late for it and always show up on time when it comes to my cooking and baking" Mrs Wilson laugh
"Very funny bird" Charge said
"don't worry Andy, she told us a lot about the crew, so looking ford to walking your daughter down the isle on Monday"
"Yes I am ma'am"
"Jessica said that the previous chef and medic is your daughter in law"
"bomber yes she is"
"What is it like having... bomber and...Robert as your son and daughter in laws" Mr Wilson asked
"Well I know that both and I know that my kids are happy that is what important to me is my kids happiness" Charge said
"That it is" they talk for few more minutes before charge left them alone.
"Jessica these muffin was excellent, I love them" Mr Wilson said
"now you know why charge and the rest of the crew loves them"
"We do" Mrs Wilson said.
"Did you get the fake wedding invitation"
"Yes we did, we saw Fred from the window, he was going through our mail till he saw it and open it then he wave the others over. They look at it and smile then he put it back and put it in the letter box."
"Good the trap is set, they are in one hell of a shock" Bird said while grinning
"Care to share"
"when the time comes"
they talk for few more minutes then bird show them more of the ship as well the introductions of the crew. When it was time they walk out and onto the wharf where most of the crew is. They all talk till the navy car arrived to pick them up. Bird gave them a hug
"See you both on Monday"
"We wouldn't miss it, look after your self"
"i will" they got into the car and the crew wave to them as the car drove away then the crew return back onto Hammersley.
Over the next few days bird and RO left with some of the crew to do some last minute shopping. They notice photographers were near by taking photos, but they didn't care. Bird and two dads showed up at the radio station the day after Hammersley arrived.
They meet the two men and both men apologize on air to bird and two dads about what they said the day before and they asked both two dads and bird some questions while on air as well answer few callers questions which have both men in fit of laughter with two dads and bird answers.
On Sunday afternoon Swain, Charge, RO, Bird and Kate were at the air port when they waited for the passengers to walk into the terminal. When they did they all look and waited. When the last of the passengers walk pass. They look confuse when no one else showed up then Emma, MJ and David ran around the corner which shock them
"mummy" they all yelled out as they ran to Kate for hugs.
Then they saw Ryan and Amy walking around the corner smiling. RO and bird ran up to them and they hug and kiss which cause a lot of cheering, they broke apart and turn to see every one cheering them on which cause them to blush.
then Mike, buffer, spider, Terri, William, Sarah, Stewart, Grace, bomber, Jamie, JJ, rose, Nav, ET, Micheal, Peter, Kelly, Jaffa, Sally Blake and the five kids, Chefo and his wife walk out together.
Mike walk over to give Kate a hug and passionate kiss while the rest greeted charge, Ryan, bird and RO with hugs.
"Lets get out of here" mike said
"good idea" Ryan said.
They all walk over to where they could collect there bags and strollers then they walk out together and got into number of taxi vans and headed to the hotel where they will be staying at for the next few days.
When Ryan and bird walk into the suite bird close the door and lock it while Ryan put his bag on the chair then turn around to bird who walk up to him wrapping her arms around his neck and wrap his arms around her waist and kiss him which became passionate.
When they broke apart "i miss you" Ryan said
"i miss you to, I'm glad your here"
"same here, it a shame we got to leave here soon"
"i know but I promise you I'll make up for it tomorrow night" Ryan smile
"I'll be looking ford to it"
"i know you will" they kiss again.
"i saw you on the news the other day" Ryan said
"did you"
"Yes, seeing you in your DPNU, I had to have a cold shower after that" bird laugh
"Really"
"yes" they kiss once more.
"good news" bird said
"what good news"
"Family fell for the trap" Ryan smile
"Good" they kiss again.
Few minutes later they left the room and walk down to the lobby where RO, Amy, spider and Terri is waiting for them. They talk as they walk out side and got into waiting taxi van and headed to the RSL for dinner as well check out what been done so far.
When they arrived they got out after Ryan paid for the fair and they walk in side to be greeted by Mr Hooks. "Jessica"
"Hi Mr Hooks"
"come I'll show you what been done so far" they follow him through the building and through double doors that lead out to where the wedding is going to be held. They saw the large marque up in place with out the sides as well three archways.
"wow it huge" spider said
"Well at least the weather will be fine for tomorrow" RO said
"True" bird said.
They look around for a minute before heading back in side and down to the restaurant where Mr Hooks was leaving them alone to enjoy there dinner. They talk about what been happening since they last saw each other.
Two hours later mike, Stewart, Charge and the bridal party showed up as well as the minster. They walk out side to where the wedding is being held since it will be the first time they would be practicing the wedding march as well there wedding vows.
They practice it twice and was happy with the out come then they return back in side where they went to the bar for some drinks and talk before leaving.
Bird, RO, spider and Charge was returning back to Hammersley. Spider was staying on board for the night so he could catch up with the crew. When they arrived back on board, buffer was there talking to the crew. They all stayed up till after midnight before they all decided to go to bed to get some sleep since tomorrow is a big day for every one.
Not knowing that two days early on friday at NAVCOM Maxine was doing some work when she look up to see who was standing in the door way
"captain Marshal"
"commander" he walk in and sat down
"this is a surprise, what can I do for you"
"I'm taking over NAVCOM tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday , fleet commander ask me to"
"fleet command, why"
"so you can attend Ryan and Terri wedding on Monday" he past her an envelope
"You would need this to get pass security" She pick up the envelope and pulled out the wedding invitation and read what it said then she look up to Steve
"i can't go I got to much to do"
"Is work more import than your own family commander. I spoke to both Midshipmen white and Terri, they said the choice is yours and they gave me the invite to give to you" then he stood up
"I'll be here seven in the morning, night commander"
"sir" then Steve walk out of Maxine office and out of NAVCOM.