CH 227
The next morning the crew woke up hearing two dads cheerful voice "Wacky, wacky, wacky, good morning every one to day is going to be a great day with three crew members getting hitch"
Bird was in the galley when she heard two dads so she was perpeared she got a jug out of the fridge and quickly walk up to the bridge when two dads said
"To spider RO and...AAAHHHHH bird that was bloody cold" Every one was wondering what bird did to two dads this time
"sorry about that, two dads need cooling off he just had a jug of ice cold water dump on him, breakfast would be ready in twenty minutes, can some one come up and...releave two dads before he wet him self that is all" Every one laugh as they got up.
When spider walk into the galley "morning" he said as he made him self a drink while bird was still sorting out breakfast
"morning spider, sleep well"
"Yeah I did thanks, some wake up call" Bird laugh
"Yeah the crew wouldn't be happy with two dads and his timing but with what I did would of cheer them up"
"I bet it would" they talk for few minutes when the crew showed up and talk among them selves till breakfast was serve. Bird let them help them selves.
"Great going chicken legs, I just saw two dads"
"thanks Dutchy"
"did you sleep alright last night" Charge asked
"Yes I did thank you" They talk as they got there breakfast and walk into the mess where they would have there breakfast.
When every one but spider and RO got there breakfast there was nothing left so bird started cleaning up when RO and spider return after they had there showers
"bird where breakfast"
"they ate it all" she thumb the junior mess
"what" spider and RO was shock then they turn when they saw Kate
"Morning ma'am" RO and spider said
"morning, you three in the senor mess, now"
they walk to and into the senor mess and they turn to Kate who pull her hands from behind her back revealing three bags, she put them on the table
"Enjoy your breakfast, you can have it in here"
"You brought us breakfast ma'am?" Bird asked
"no the crew gave me some money to buy these for you" Kate said smiling
"thank you ma'am" They all said
"Enjoy" she turn to walk out the door
"Captain the coffee would be ready by now"
"thanks bird" Kate said smiling as she walk out and close the door behind her.
They open up the bags and got every thing out. There was three bottles of apple juice, three hotcakes with buffer and syrup, three double bacon and BBQ roll, three bacon, egg and tomato wrap, three sausage and egg McMuffin and nine hash browns.
"wow some breakfast" spider said
"We going to need it" bird said
"True"
they sat down and started eating and drinking while talking about the up coming wedding which was that afternoon. They could hear the crew talking and laughing as they were leaving the junior mess.
"Two dads going to be busy" bird said as she bit into her hash brown
"Why that" RO asked
"Cause of his early morning wake up call he got to do all the dishes for the whole time Hammersley is in port here" RO and spider laugh
"that would teach him a lesson" spider said
they look at each and laugh when the door open they froze when they saw who it was. He smile and gave them a wink the close the door again, they relax
"that was close" spider said
"True" RO said
"Knowing Dutchy he would be asking me to do up sweet chilli chicken legs on our way back to Cairns" they laugh then quieten down as they ate.
When they finish they clean up every thing then they walk out of the senor mess and went different directions. Bird took care of the rubbish then she went to her cabin where she got change in to her civies then she walk out of her cabin and walk down to Kate cabin to see her door open
"Captain, ma'am" Kate turn around
"Yes bird"
"I'm here to pick up my tiara"
"sure, you know where it is"
"thanks ma'am" bird walk in to Kate cabin and over to a cupboard where she open it and pick up the box then she close the door and turn to Kate.
"I'll see you at the hair dressers ma'am"
"sure, how are you feeling"
"Nervous"
"you going to be fine"
"i know"
Bird walk out of Kate cabin and walk to wards one of the exits then out and onto the wharf where Mike was there waiting for her. She got into his rented SUV
"Morning bird"
"morning sir" Mike drove towards the exit
"Feeling nervous"
"I am. I keep think that this is a dream"
"Well it not a dream, did you sleep well"
"Yes I did but... two dads got a ice cold shower this morning when he woke every one up"
"what did you do"
"Tip a jug of ice cold water from the fridge on two dads head this morning"
"I hope he wasn't sitting down"
"nope he didn't hear me coming up the steps or that I was behind him" mike grin
they talk till Mike pulled up out side of day spa where they saw Terri and Amy waiting out side for bird
"thank you sir"
"Sure, see you at the hotel"
"Yes sir"
Bird got out of the wagon closing the door then she walk over to Amy and Terri where they talk as they walk into the building. Mike return back to the hotel since Ryan was looking after the kids. Amy, Terri and bird spent four hours at the spa. When finish they were relax and happy.
When they left they got into a limo and headed to the salon where they were meeting Kate, bridges maids, and flower girls since they were getting there make up, hair and nails done. When the limo stop out side of the salon they all got out and walk in side to see every one there.
Kate past them all a drink and sandwiches since they were hungry and it was after twelve. So they talk while the brides had there light lunch while the staff was busy with the brides maids. While the women were busy Ryan, RO and spider went to play mini putt with there grooms men. They were talking and laugh while having a great day.
That afternoon When the women and flower girls had there hair, make up and hands done. They all left and got into the two limos and headed to the hotel. Bird text Ryan to find out where he is.
"bird what are you doing" Kate asked
"texting Ryan to find out where he is cause we don't want to show up at the hotel the same time as the guys"
"True" then he phone beep so she look at the message
"They just left mini putt"
"good timing then" Amy said just as the limos pulled up out side of the hotel.
They all got out and walk in side and over to the elevators. Few minutes later they were all in there suites with there brides maids getting change While talking.
When the guys return they all went into three suites since the best men were staying there for the weddings. They all took turns in having shower and shave. When they were all dress they all left at the same time an hour after returning.
They all got into waiting limo and it took them to the RSL where they would be greeting the guests. When they arrived at the RSL, they got out and look around when they saw security about
"What going, why the security" spider asked
"the American ambassador and his wife been invited" Ryan said they all look at him
"Your joking" spider said
"Nope and fleet command, the Governor general and other VIP been invited. That is why the security is here"
"Bird idea" RO asked
"Yes when they all heard about our engagement they all sent there best wishes so she invited them"
"That was good of her" spider said
"Yes it is"
They walk around to where the large marque is to hear music and guests who already there, so they walk over to the guests to talk to them. Some of them are families of Amy, Terri, bird, Ryan and RO. They talk for few minutes then other guests showed up.
Half an hour later Ryan walk back out side after he been to the toilet. He look around and smile when he saw Kate talking to buffer so he walk over to them
"buffer...Kate"
"Ryan how are you feeling" Kate asked
"I'm good for now"
"that good"
"spider said that bird set her parents up" buffer asked
"Yeah she did, Mr and Mrs Wilson told her that her family been going through there mail, they were looking for the wedding invitation so bird set them up. She sent them a wedding invitation but send it to some place else. I don't know where but she got two dads to help her"
"Oh no, not two dads" buffer said
"Yep, what ever they scheme up we will know later"
"Ok"
"Ryan" Kate said as she look over his shoulder. He turn around to see who Kate was looking at.
He turn back to Kate in shock "Talk to her" Ryan turn and walk towards the women
"Who that" buffer asked
"commander Maxine knocker White, Ryan and Terri mum"
"that commander white"
"Yep"
"I hope she not here to stop the wedding"
"I hope not either"
When Ryan stop in front of Maxine "hello mum"
"Ryan"
"I thought you weren't coming"
"I'm here commander Marshall gave me the invite pass. He said family is important"
"It is mum"
"You look good"
"thanks"
"Ryan why is there security"
"Media for one and VIP guests who been invited"
"Who the VIP"
"You will find out soon enough, if you will excuse me I got other guests to talk to"
"Ok" Ryan turn and walk over to some guests while Maxine look around to see a lot of people there.
Back at the hotel the brides and brides maids were ready. There was a knock on bird door so her brides maid went to see who it is.
"commander Flynn sir, come in"
"Is Bird ready"
"Take a look for your self sir"
When Mike walk in to the suite he stop when he saw the back of bird just as the door close. When bird turn around Mike was shock with what he saw in front of him
"Wow, you look... different, I mean beautiful Ryan is one lucky guy to have you"
"thanks you sir"
"I just spoke to Ryan before coming here, he said he cancel the limo"
"what" bird was shock Mike raise his hand with his palm out then he put it down
"He said he got a surprise waiting for you when we leave"
"a surprise"
"Yes and that you going to love it"
"am I sir"
"Yes, so are you ready to see it"
"Yes"
"shall we"
Bird brides maid pick up bird train and pass it to her then they walk out the door with bird closing and locking it then she pass key card to mike as they saw the others walking out of the rooms
"My gosh bird is that you"
"Yes charge it me"
"wow you look amazing"
"thanks charge"
"Terri you look beautiful"
"thanks mike" They all walk together to the elevators.
It took four trips till they reach the foilar where they were greeted by the manager
"This way"
they follow him down and through some rooms which is for the staff only till they reach the back of the hotel where the first of four limos showed up. Once they were gone they all heard a noise and turn to see three back vintage cars coming around the corner, one got white ribbon on the front and the other two got light blues which is same as bird brides maid dresses