CH 232

Three hours later Hammersley was going under the Sydney harbour bridge heading towards the navy docks. When they pulled in to the docks two sailors who was on sexy beast throw rope lines to the two sailors who was on the wharf waiting while Hammersley dock as well pull in the tow rope that was connected to to the boat.

Once every thing done the two sailors return to Hammersley just as a police van and another car showed up. Swain, charge, two dads and bird show the four men off the boat while Kate was already on the wharf talking to the two police officers.

"Ma'am" Swain said. Kate turn around to look at the four men

"Have we meet before" one of the asked

"Yes five years ago when you sabotage your own boat, we had to tow you in to Cairns and you ask me out on a date which I turn you down" He look at Kate then her name

"You, I remember you... oh shit"

"what is it" another guy asked

"Remember a patrol boat the engineer figured out what we been doing"

"Yeah, I can't remember the guy name"

"that was me five years ago" charge said.

They turn to him "I thought you look Formica, what boat was it that you were on" charge smile

"That boat" charge look at Hammersley while grinning they guys turn to Hammersley then look around

"You were the XO" the guy said to Kate

"I'm the captain now and because of what you all been doing for the past seven years, wasting navy valuable time, you all be arrested and charge"

"Is this a joke" another guy said

Kate step ford "It no joke and a crew member has told me that you try to hit on her and you wouldn't take no for an answer"

"she clams she married, I've heard that line so many time"

"It true, bird is married we all were at her wedding" Swain said

"Officer take them away, some one from fleet command will be waiting for you at the station" Kate said

"Yes ma'am"

They went to put cuffs on two of the guys when one of them turn and hit the cop then he ran down the wharf so bird grab the cuffs from the cop then ran after the guy then tackle him to the ground. Then she manage to put the cuffs on one wrist when he got up and turn to hit bird only for her to duck then side kick him in the stomach.

Then he put his hands against her throat so she grab both of his pinky fingers and bend them back cause him to let go as he scream then she kick him in the groan. He went to karate kick bird only for her to duck and sweep her leg behind his causing him to fall on the ground knocking the air out of his lunge.

"Roll over and put your hands behind your back, you can't win this fight"

He roll over on to his stomach then he put them behind his back then put the other cuff on him then she stood up as Dutchy step ford to help bird pick the guy up from the ground

"You don't look tough now, thanks Dutchy"

"your welcome" then they walk back over to the others

"Here you go officers"

"thank you ma'am you got some moves"

"thank you sir" the cops put the four men in the back of the van then they got in the front and drove off the wharf.

Two dads smile as he walk over to his parents giving them a hug "Mum dad you made it"

"Yes, you look different in this uniform" his mother said

"thanks come on I'll interduce you to the crew, bird you already know" They walk to where Kate is

"Ma'am swain this is my parents Eric and Jo kosvo Myers. Mum dad this is lieutenant commander Kate McGregor, captain of Hammersley and coxswain Chris Blake" Two dads said they a shook hands

"It nice to meet you sir, ma'am" Kate said

"you to captain"

"Call me Kate"

"Call me Jo"

"Call me Eric. So this is where our son works"

"yes sir... Eric" Kate said

"Ma'am I'll show them around"

"alright"

"This way mum, dad" They follow two dads on to Hammersley.

Two dads show them around and interducing him to the crew. When they walk to the gallery two dads saw bird busy

"Hey bird"

"Yeah" she turn around then smile

"Eric Jo it good to see you again"

"You to Jessica, so this is the galley"

"Yep there is where I do all the cooking"

"that great, we will leave you to it"

"Ok enjoy your tour"

"We will" they follow two dads down the corridor and up the steps.

hour later Two dads and his parents were on the wharf. He gave his mum a hug and shook his father hand.

"you take care of your self son"

"I will dad, as you can see I got great friends and crew mates"

"i can tell"

"I'll e-mail you when we get back to Cairns"

"sure" his father said.

Two dads said his good byes and got back onto Hammersley. His parents watch what happens and see Hammersley leave port heading to the harbour bridge. Then they return back to there car and return home.

The next day Hammersley return to Cairns, once dock the crew left for shore leave. They had to be back by seven in the morning for taking boxes aboard. The crew help RO and bird carry the wedding gifts off Hammersley and put into the two taxi's once done RO went in one taxi while bird went into the other.

First stop for bird was the post office for her to collect her mail then home. Once she was home and the taxi driver help her with the wedding gifts, he left to pick up his next fair while bird carry the gifts in side. Once they were put on the dinnering room table she went to sort out her sea bag and wedding dress.

Once that was done she went to sort out the wedding gifts as well did some house work then she call and ordered take away home delivery. Once she hung up she went to do some other things for half an hour.

When the food was delivered she thank the guy before he left. Bird ate her dinner at the breakfast bar while drinking can of coke. When done and the mess clean up she went and did some more cleaning then she pack her sea bag and went and enjoyed a long hot shower before going to bed for the night.

The next morning the crew showed up and they all got to work in taking boxes on board since they were leaving for a month patrol. Just as they were leaving port Bird walk up on the bridge and over to Kate, she past Kate traveling mug

"Here you go ma'am"

"thanks bird" Kate took a sip of the hot drink

"Have you heard from Ryan?"

"Yes" Bird said smiling

"He looking ford to seeing me when we return back from our patrol" Kate grin

"I bet he is"

"what about you ma'am, looking ford to seeing your family"

"Yes I am" she said smiling.

A week later the sat phone rings "Hammersley... hi mike... yes... really... that is great news... sure I'll let the crew know... we on our way to a may day... ok see you in three weeks" then Kate hung up.

Then she pick up the microphone and turn the PA system on. "Now here this captain speaking. I've received a call from commander Flynn. The four men who were on the boat sexy beast has been found guilty on charges of destroying there own engines, for the may day calls and for the harassment of the female personal who on the navy ships. Cause of what they been doing in the past seven years they were all fined thirty million dollars each and from now on they will be charge two million dollars for each patrol boat may day call out an hour and five million for each frigate. Plus one million dollars an hour for coast guard call out if they do it again and each time there boat gets towed into port it would be check over to find out if they deliberate sabotage there own boat or it for real... and each time any one of the men who harass a female crew member will be fined fifty thousand dollar. That is all" then she turn the PA system off and put the microphone back.

"I wounder how many times they called may day" Charge asked

"i don't know charge" Kate said

That night Mike was checking his e-mail after the kids were in bed sleeping when the door bell rang so he went to see who it was after turning security camera on and started recording. He look through the peep hole to see who it was then he open the door

"Maxine"

"mike can I come in" Mike notice she got a plastic bag with two bottles of wine in it.

"Sure" He let her in to the house and he show her to the kitchen

"I brought this" she put the bag onto the kitchen island

"Why"

"Stewart got the all clear from the doctors"

"that good news, but I must decline on having wine, want a brew"

"Mike don't you want to celebrate" she said smiling at him

"OK. One drink"

Then he turn around to get two wine glasses from the cupboard and put them on the bench then he got one bottle out and open it then he pour the wine into the two glasses when they heard

"Daddy who was at the door" Emma asked.

Mike walk over to Emma and crouch down "a friend pop around for a few minutes, why don't you return back to bed sweetie"

"ok daddy" she said with a yarn as she gave mike a hug and kiss before returning back to bed.

Mike then return back to the kitchen where he pick up his glass just as Maxine did

"to Stewart and to our health"

"to Stewart"

mike move the glass to his lips then stop when he thought about what Maxine just said just as she drink her wine while smiling. Mike pretend to take a sip.

"When did Stewart call you"

"an hour ago"

"Ok that is good news about his health"

"Yes it is"

she look around the kitchen dinning area, while her back was turn Mike took a big step back and tip half his glass of wine down the sink then he quickly step ford then walk around the island when Maxine walk over to a picture on the wall

"i remember this"

"I had it for years. Hannah got that for me for my twenty fifth birthday"

"Right"

Maxine drink most of her wine while they talk as she look at different pictures on the wall in the kitchen dinning area then they return back to the kitchen island where mike refill there drinks since Maxine finish hers and he hasn't touch his.

Then they walk into the living room where they sat down and talk for the next two hours. Mike could see that Maxine was getting drunk and she start to flirt with him as well try to kiss him. So he help her to stand up and walk her down to one of the guest bedrooms where he pull back the duvet cover and lay her down on the bed then he removed her shoes as she past out.

Then he pull the cover over her and walk out of the room turning the light off and closing the door behind him. Then he went to take care of the wine glasses and two bottles before returning back to the office where he check on his e-mail and send a message to Kate before turning the lap top off and going to bed after checking on the kids.

The next day it was quiet day so Kate went to check on her e-mails she saw two from mike so she read the first one it was about what the kids were up to and how well they doing in school plus what been happening with bomber and Nav which made her smile. So she reply back to Mike then he click open the next message from him.

She wasn't looking ford to reading it since the subject was about Maxine. She open it and read what Mike said. She was shock with what Maxine trying to do to Mike while Hammersley was out on patrol. When she finish reading Mike message she wasn't happy at all. Then she reply back to mike before checking on her other e-mail before leaving to get a brew.

The day Hammersley return back to Cairns the crew was looking ford to few days shore leave. When Kate and her XO walk into Maxine office Kate manage to keep her cool. When they finish there talk XO walk out of Maxine office first. Kate stop at the door way then turn to Maxine

"Ma'am" Maxine look up from her desk

"Yes lieutenant commander"

"From now on ma'am you keep away from Mike unless he is here and don't you every come around to our house at nights for a social visits especially when I'm out on patrol"

"I beg your pardon lieutenant commander" Kate walk back in Maxine office with a angry look on her face

"mike told me about your late night visit and what you were trying to do. You keep away from my family, from Mike unless it to do with work and here at NAVCOM"

"don't you talk to me like that lieutenant commander" Maxine said as she stood up from her desk

"You already received one warning from fleet command. Don't you ever try to seduce my husband again" Kate said yelling at Maxine

then she turn around and walk out of Maxine office to see every one from the ball pen looking at her when mike walk around the corner with bomber in tow

"Kate what going on, bomber said that you and Maxine were yelling at each other"

"sorry mike... it was the e-mail you sent to me"

"You didn't"

"Yes I did, warn her to keep away from you unless it to do with work here"

"Kate" he let out his breath then said

"she could file charges against you"

"I don't care I told her not to try to seduce you again while I'm out on patrol"

"Kate I've already spoken to her and I let her suffer the next morning"

"suffer, how"

"Screaming kids, yelling husband, late for work and hang over doesn't mix" Kate smile

"No it doesn't"

"i don't think she would do it again after our kids yelled out her, wondering why she was at our place"

"We can talk about it later tonight"

"sure, heading home"

"Yep, so see you and kids at home"

"sure, want to go to the pub tonight"

"Why not, kids will want to go"

"ok" Mike smile as he watch Kate walk out of the ball pen then he turn and walk over to one of the personal to hand them a file.