CH 230
Later that morning a taxi drop two dads off at the blue oyster bar. He walk up to the door and open it and walk in to see people cleaning up the place
"Leo" he turn around and smile
"Danielle" he walk over to him
"How was the wedding"
"It went great, it lasted till three this morning"
"Really"
"Yep" he got his phone and of his pocket and touch the screen then she show Daniel the wedding photos
"that bird" Two dads said
"love her dress"
"I'll tell her that" Then he show one of spider and Terri, then RO and Amy
"Robert looks hansom in his uniform" Two dads smile
"I'll tell him that" two dads said when he touch the screen twice and put his phone in his pocket
"How did it go last night"
"It went great I'm please you warn us of there smell"
"that bad"
"Yes, come and take a look at this" they walk over to the bar where lap top is.
Daniel showed two dads the photos from the night before which made him grin
"what do you think"
"you and your friends did great, did you have any problems with them"
"We did at the beginning but after a few drinks, they were different people"
"different how"
"This" Daniel brought up a video recording, he press play. Two dads listen to what bird family saying.
When it finish he turn to Daniel "I'm please bird isn't here, that would up set her"
"I'm please we recorded it. I posted it on you tube this morning"
"you didn't" two dads said in shock
"Yes I did but I got a friend who a computer wiz to add some thing, here watch"
Daniel did some typing then he brought up the video, where title says 'Bird family shame of daughter/sister navy hero' he press play.
It first showed navy ensign then photo of Hammersley then it showed news paper clipping of what Hammersley crew have done and bits that was on the news. Then it showed picture of bird then the news articles of what she did then it showed picture of the first metal she received then it showed the second picture and metal she received.
Then it showed other articles with her name being mentions then it show pictures and articles of bird receiving the Victoria cross then it show the cross of valor. The engagement announcement with photo of her and Ryan together. Then Daniel pause it and turn to two dads
"The video recordings you gave to me of bird family and what Jessica did to there hair"
"Yes" Daniel turn and push play.
It showed next saying 'family disrespect people in the arms forces' then it showed bird family saying about the ones in the arms forces are losers then it change 'Jessica bird show them that arm forces aren't lazy or losers' then it showed bird fighting each of her family cut there hair then she fight them all at once and what she said to them after wards.
Then he pulse it and turn to two dads "You friend done a great job"
"I save the best for last" then he press play.
It show the family before they got change and what happen after they were change and the way they were talking about the personal in the arms forces and how some of Daniel friends asked them questions since they were slightly drunk. Including what Daniel showed him before.
When it finish two dads put his hand on the mouse and scroll down to see that there was over a million viewing so far, then he scroll down to read some of the messages some of the members left then he turn to Daniel
"they sure hate bird family"
"Yes they do"
"I'll let crew know" then he got his phone out and send a text to charge. When done it put his phone back in his pocket
"where is the family" Daniel smile then he brought up a photo.
It showed all six of them tied up out side the navy academy still wearing the out fits wearing signs around there necks. Then Daniel show close up of each of the family so two dads could read what was put on each of the signs including the link to the video that in you tube.
"Thanks for showing me"
"your welcome, did you give Robert and Jessica my message"
"I did, if you want to meet up with them, they will be at the dawn parade on Thursday morning"
"Alright, I'll be there"
"Great" They talk for another ten minutes before two dads left to head back to Hammersley.
Charge was talking to Dutchy and buffer in the galley when his phone rings so he got it out of his pocket and look at the text message "it from two dads he want me to check out a video on you tube, it to do with bird"
"Let's go and see what it is" Dutchy said then walk down to where the computers are.
Charge goggle you tube then he click onto the link. Then he type in what two dads said then he push play. He Dutchy and buffer watch the video recording till it stop. They were shock with what they heard.
"Scroll down" Dutchy said.
So charge scroll down to look at the different comments that was said about bird and her family
"wow bird sure got a lot of people backing her" buffer said
"I agree" Dutchy said Charge got copy of the link then he brought up his e-mail account
"what are you doing charge" buffer asked
"Send copy of the link to my mates"
"Send me a copy" buffer said
"sure" charge sent it to all of his mates then he log off.
"I'll leave this up for some one else to watch it" charge said as he stood up.
They walk out of the computer room and up to the bridge just as junior crew walk in to check his mail when he saw the video so he sat down and watch it.
Each of the three couples stayed in there hotel room all day, they spent in bed talking and making passionate love as well order room service.
The next day they all went out to do some site seeing and doing what every honey moon couple did. When bird and Ryan walk past a news stand bird stop when she saw the front page so she step ford with Ryan next to her they saw a picture of her in her uniform with the three metals and another of her family dress up in strange bright clothing, wearing make up and tied up our side the navy academy the head lines read 'Bird Family shame of daughter/sister hero' Then bird and Ryan read about how her family are a shame of bird saying she a loser and about Ryan and the crew of Hammersley. Ryan put his arm around bird and pull her into his arms
"Hey are you going to buy the paper" the guy said at the counter
"Front page up set my wife"
"Why is she up set about, it just news"
"sir this is my wife Jessica bird white" the guy eyes widen
"the navy hero Jessica bird" Jessica turn to the guy
"Oh my it is you, sorry if I up set you ma'am"
"It not you sir it the article on the front page" Ryan said pointing to it
"Oh, sorry, I read about it, ma'am you family should be a shame of them selves, not you sir"
"We under stand sir" bird said
"it said you got married"
"Yes on Monday"
"congratulation I bet you were a beautiful bride"
"Yes she was" Ryan said smiling
"Well enjoy your honey moon"
"We will sir" then they walk away with there arms around each other.
That afternoon they showed up on Hammersley. "bird hey what are you doing here" Charge asked
"I'm here to pick up my uniform for tomorrow dawn parade"
"ok, have you seen yesterday paper"
"We did" Ryan said
"Ok and the video link"
"Last night" bird walk towards one of the hatch since they were out on the back of the boat deck.
"Is every thing ok" charge asked Ryan
"she was up set with what her family said about her"
"the crew saw it and they weren't impress either but the comments I've read. They all backing bird and the arm forces"
"We read what was said"
"Hey you and bird meeting up with that reporter from woman's weekly later"
"Yes we are, we know that she going to ask if we seen the video and Jess and I know what we going to say"
"Well I know what ever it is I hope it would put her family to shame"
"More than that. Did you enjoy your self at the wedding"
"Yeah every one did but we notice the six of you leaving after all it is your honey moon" Ryan grin
"Yes it is, have you heard from Amy and Robert"
"Yep they showed up this morning RO came to get his uniform"
"Ok" they talk for a few more minuted when bird and Dutchy walk from the side of the ship over to where Ryan and charge is.
"Ryan"
"Dutchy"
"I hope you keeping chicken legs here happy"
"We keeping each other happy"
"Good cause when I saw her she look up set"
"I told him about the new paper and the video on you tube, how it up set me" Ryan put his arm around bird shoulder
"I know it did" then Ryan turn to charge and Dutchy
"i had my work cut out in cheering her up"
"Did it work"
"Yep I know how to cheer her up" Ryan said smiling
"Good to know"
"We better go, see you tomorrow" Bird said
"sure, see you then"
Charge and Dutchy watch Ryan and bird walk off Hammersley and walk along the wharf with there arms around each other as Ryan took her bag out of bird hand and put the strap over his shoulder as they talk.
They return back to the hotel where bird put her uniform in there suite then they left to go down to the photographer studio to see there wedding photos and they choice the ones they wanted a copy of to give to the reporter of woman's weekly since they won the highest bid for the wedding photos and interview.
The money Ryan and bird donating it to the RSL. Bird gave the guy a pen drive so he can copy the ones bird and Ryan choice to go into the magazine. Then he pass her the pen drive back. They talk about what ones they wanted in large. When finish there they left to go to women weekly head quarters is.
They both talk to the reporter answering her question about there wedding day and about bird family which she was honest about it. When they finish bird pass the women the pen drive where she connected it to her lap top and copy the photos then she pass the pen drive back then she look at the photos and ask about each of them and who was who in them. Hour later bird and Ryan walk out of the building and walk down the street for a while they talk.
That night Ryan surprise bird by taking her out to a romantic restaurant for dinner. While they were enjoying there dinner bird smile as she sip her wine
"Ryan what am I going to do with you"
"what do you mean"
"you know what I mean all these little surprises"
"I'm sure there a way to thank me" He said smiling at her
"Oh I sure there is"
"How about after dinner we return back to the hotel"
"sounds good to me" she said smiling.
They talk about other things for the next hour before returning back to the hotel where they went to bed early where they made slow passionate love for the rest of the night.
Early the next morning Ryan, bird, RO, Amy, Spider and Terri got into a taxi van that RO book the day before knowing that all the taxis would be busy taking people to Anzac dawn ceremony. When they arrived at the RSL and they all split the fair. They got out of the van and walk in side the building. They saw people every where, army, air force and navy.
They look around "Over there" RO said pointing to where the Hammersley crew is, so they work there way over to them.
"Morning" Bird said smiling
"Hey you all made it" mike said smiling
"Yep so what happening Mike" Ryan asked
"We will be joining the other navy personal in the march" Mike said
"Ok" they talk for a couple of minutes when a man walk over to them
"able seamen bird" she turn around and stood at attention and saluted which he did in return
"Yes sir"
"I'm captain Ross, it an honor to meet you in person" they shook hands
"thank you sir...captain this is my husband midshipmen Ryan White"
"sir" they both saluted each other
"commander White son"
"Yes sir"
"Your good looking young lad, you parents must be prod of you"
"they are sir"
"that good, now the reason why I'm here is...Able seamen bird it would be a honor if you lay the wreath on behalf of the navy" Bird was shock
"I'll be honored sir"
"If you come with me and I'll tell you what to do"
"I know what to do sir, I've been coming here to the dawn parades since I was eight sir"
"Very well, come and I'll get that wreath for you"
"Yes sir" Bird follow the captain in to the next room where her got the wreath and pass it to bird.
"Is there any one else you would like to join you in laying the wreath" Bird through about it
"Yes there is sir"
"Ok you go and talk to him or her"
"Yes sir" then the walk back into the next room.
Bird work her way through the people who is there till she reach the Hammersley crew.
"It time" Mike said then they walk out side since every one else is
"Ryan" Bird said. He stop and turn to her
"I would like you to join me in laying this wreath"
"Are you sure"
"Yes captain Ross ask if there some one else who would like to join me" Ryan step ford and give bird a quick kiss
"I would love to" He said smiling then they went to catch up with the others.