Hammersley arrived in Port just after 19:00 the police were waiting at Port to interview the men that they had collected from the boat.
Kate had to report to NAVCOM so Mike stayed behind to finish off some paperwork and set the rosters for watch while Hammersley was in port. 2Dad's and Swaine stayed on watch for the night while Hammersley was in port.
Kate arrived back to port just after 19:30 to let everyone know that Hammersley was given 2 weeks shore leave while Kingston was out searching for the owner of the boat. Kate was making her way to her car when Mike came up behind her
"Kate.." he said tapping her on the shoulder
"Mike, what's up?" she said placing her bag in the car
"Where you off to now?" he asked smirking at her
"Well, I was gonna swing past the Chicken shop and then head home"
"What about the kids?" Mike asked with a questioning look
"I told mum I'd pick them up tomorrow" Kate smiled at him
"So..." Mike said moving closer to her
"Yes?" Kate said looking up at him
"Dinner? Then maybe we could talk?" Mike suggested
"Sounds good, you get the Dinner? I'll get the drinks?" Kate said smiling at him
"See you back at yours in 20?" Mike said moving even closer
"See you then" Kate said looking up at him, Mike kissed her on the cheek as he left and made his way to his car
Kate arrived home just as Mike pulled in the driveway she grabbed her bag and the drinks she brought on her home a red and white wine, Mike preferred the white but her the red.
Kate unlocked the door with Mike following behind he had stopped by the chicken shop and got some hamburgers.
Mike made his way to the kitchen while Kate put her bags down and went to get changed, she came back just as Mike was pouring them a glass of wine, he had served there hamburgers with some chips and handed it to her
"Thanks" she said as she took the plate and her wine as she made her way to the lounge Mike following behind
A little while later after they had finished their meals Mike handed Kate her glass of wine
"So, about us?" he finally spoke as he took a sip of his wine
"Us... Right" Kate said placing her glass of wine back on the table
"Kate.. you know why I came back on board, how are we going to work through this?" Mike asked placing his glass on the table next to Kate's
"I don't know.. But first I'd like you to move back home"
"Are you sure?" he asked moving closer to Kate
"Yes, it'll be easier to sort things out with us living together"
"Does this mean your not going to file for Divorce?"
"No. I still love you Mike and I want this to work. I do have one rule though" Kate said smiling at him
"And what's that?" Mike asked moving in closer to her
"It needs to stay off the boat if the BRASS finds out, we could be in big trouble" Kate said moving closer to Mike
"But... We're not on the boat now are we?" Mike said placing a hand on Kate's cheek
"No, we're not.." Kate said softly as she leant in and kissed Mike softly
Mike pulled Kate onto his lap as he continued to kiss her passionately, she smiled against his lips as he lifted her up and carried her to the bedroom.
The next Day
Kate awoke early turning over she stared at Mike, he smiled as he pulled her close she snuggled into his chest as she went back to sleep.
It was around 11:00 when Kate heard voices coming from down the hall. She tried to shift out of Mike's embrace but he wouldn't let her go, she heard the voice of her Mother
"Mike let me go.." she whispered
"Mnn No" he said snuggling closer to her
Before they both new it the bedroom door flew open and there stood Noah and Lisa
"Oh shit..." Kate said pulling the blanket over her head
Mike peeked out through the cover
"Dad?" they both said confused as to why he was here seeing as they had been separated for 2 months.
"How bout we let your parents get dressed" Jane said pulling the door closed and looking at her daughter
"Oh my god, first 2Dad's now our kids!" Kate said putting her hands over her face
"Haha well, I wonder who it will be next" Mike said kissing her back and getting out of the bed, pulling his pants on
"Shut up!" Kate said throwing Mike's t-shirt as him as she walked into the walk-in robe to get dressed.
They made their way to the kitchen where Kate Mum was sitting at the bench, Noah and Lisa were unpacking their bags in their rooms
"So you've moved back in then?" her Mum said standing up from the bench
"Mum don't start" Kate said turning the kettle on
"It's good to see you too Jane" Mike said moving past Kate to get the milk from the fridge
"Noah has a assignment due for his science class and Lisa has an auaudition for a musical tomorrow afternoon, I'll leave you too it" Jane said making her way to the front door
"Thanks Mum" Kate said following behind her and giving her Mum a hug
"Are you sure about this Katherine?" her Mum whispered in her ear as she gave her a hug
"We're working it through, don't worry" Kate said kissing her Mum's cheek as she pulled away from the hug
Kate made her way back to the kitchen as Noah and Lisa came out from their bedrooms
"Hey guys" Kate said as Lisa gave her a hug, Noah gave her a quick hug before sitting at the bench
"So is Dad back for good?" Noah asked as Mike handed Kate a coffee
"We're working things through" Mike said wrapping a hand around Kate's waist
"So Dad's moved back in?" Noah asked staring at his mum
"Sure have buddy" Mike smiled as Noah's frown turned into a wide smile
"How about some breakfast?" Kate piped up as she got a pancake mix out of the cupboard
"Sounds good" Mike said kissing Kate's cheek
Lisa stormed off to her room, she couldn't believe it first her parents were fighting and separated and now it was like nothing had happened.
Kate and Mike looked between each other confused
"I'll go" Mike said placing a hand on Kate's back as he made his way towards Lisa's room
Mike knocked softly on Lisa's bedroom door, he entered seeing her sitting on her bed he sat next to her
"So you want to tell me what that was about?" he asked nudging her softly
"It's not fair!"
"What?"
"First Mum kicks you out and then she invites you back like nothing happened" Lisa said crossing her arms
"It's not that simple Lisa, your mum and I were going through a ruff patch"
"But she kicked you out Dad"
"No she didn't, I left this isn't your Mother's fault ok"
"Ok, it's good to have you back Dad" Lisa said giving him a soft hug
"Love you kiddo, now you should probably go out their and apologize to your Mum, what do you say"
"Alright.. I'm looking forward to Mums pancakes" Lisa said getting up and making her way back out to the kitchen.
Kate and Noah were away in conversation when Lisa came up behind Kate and gave her a big hug "Sorry Mum"
"It's ok, you hungry?" Kate said handing her a plate with Pancakes on it
Kate went and stood by Mike near the hallway "What did she say?" Kate asked staring up at him
"She was just a little upset about me leaving suddenly and now being back" Mike said pulling Kate into a side hug
They watched Noah and Lisa from where they were standing "Did you think we'd ever end up here?" Kate asked looking up at him
"Yes, I did I always knew my life would be with you" he said looking down at her
"I love you Mike Flynn"
"I love you too Kate Flynn" Mike said leaning down and kissing her softly before they went over and joined the kids for some breakfast.
Hey Everyone I appreciate you all keeping with me for this long, I know it was short but I hope you've all enjoyed it, look forward to you reading some more of what I write next!! xx