"How big chances is that Bomber will kill CO or he will kill her?" Bird asked as Dutchy walked in galley.

Dutchy smirked and said:

"I bet 50 dollar that bomber will kill CO. And what's your bet bird?"

"Bets are forbidden in Navy." Bird said with grin.

Dutchy nudged her with his arm. "Come on Chicken leg don't be such a spoilsport. It can stay between the two of us." Dutchy look eyes with Bird and was lost in those beautiful girl in the front of him.

"Fine. I think one of them will leave ship." Bird said. "50 bucks it will be CO." She whispered

First Bird got no reaction from him, until she waved her hand in the front of his face calling " Earth to Dutchy come in."

"What?" Dutchy asked.

"Never mind." Bird said and laughed. "Daydreaming or something?" She joked.

Hopefully bird doesn't realize that i've a crush on her, Dutchy thought. Instead he asked:

"Can I get a brew please?" Bird looked at him and thought to her something is odd with Dutchy today but i can put a finger on it. "sure thing go and help yourself" she finally said.

He nodded. "XO ship's office." Came Buffer's voice over PA system. "Ouch. There will be first victim." Bird said and laughed.

...

"You called me sir?" Bomber asked and folded her arms as she walked in ship's office and closed a door.

Buffer stood up from his chair and stopped just few inches away from Bombers face. she made so angry."Bomber what's on earth is wrong with you. Do you have a death wish or you don't give nothing about your reputation in the Navy?"

"You don't know anything about my Navy reputation sir. And why are you asking me do I have a death wish?" Bomber asked.

Buffer roll his eyes and said "oh come on Bomber don't play dumb here you know damn well why i said that. For christ sake you dived into a sinking vessel knowingly how dangerous it could be. If do such a stunt again you will be off of Hammersley sooner than thought."

"How many XO's you kicked out of ship in last 6 months?" Bomber asked.

"That's nothing for your Concern Bomber, I'm your Boss now and if you're not listening to my orders there will be consequence. Did I made myself clear?" Buffer asked.

"Perfectly clear sir." Bomber said and looked into him having a big wish to hit him in middle of his arrogant face. "And for your information no I don't have a death wish. If I had it I would stay in gulf." Bomber added.

"Good go back to your duty on the bridge you'll have the ship as we steam back to port. Call me if there is any issues." With that Buffer return to his paperwork on his desk and he looked over his said "you're dismissed."

"Yes sir." Bomber said and rolled her eyes.

As Bomber started her shift on the bridge they did obviously gossip about her and their CO. "Is there problem i need to be aware of?" Bomber said in her best XO voice.

"No ma'am." They said in one voice. "Really?" Bomber asked and looked first into Spider and then in others on bridge.

"Well why do i get the impression that i missed something?" She asked again looked stern at everyone.

"No ma'am." Spider said.

Shaking her head and turning to dutchy how was at the helm. "Bring her on course to home port."

"Yes ma'am." Dutchy said

Fortunately for Bomber the steam to home port went by uneventful. She was not unhappy about that cause her back starting to ache due to her scratches from the diving incident.

When ship returned back to port, Buffer had to go to NavCom and he had to shut his phone down because his dear wife probably found out who was his new XO. He went into Mike's office. After debriefing he looked into Mike. "What happened to Bomber in gulf?" Buffer said.

"You are very directly." Mike asked. He debated should he tell him or not. He sighed. "Bomber's unit was captured in Iraq. She was tortured together with three more officers, while 3 sailors were killed." Mike said.

Buffer was truly shocked what Mike told him about Bomber. Poor her he thought the next time he need to be more thoughtful with her. He looked at Mike and said "Thank you sir for this information. i had have no idea about this terrible thing what had occurred to her."

"She doesn't like to anyone know and petty her because of it. And because I don't want to Kate stays widow don't tell her I told you." Mike said.

Buffer nodded in agreement. " I won't tell her anything sir i'll give you my word. We don't wanna have a widow Kate don't we?"

Mike nodded. "And about your wife. She is determined to kill you." Mike said and laughed slightly.

Buffer sight" What did i do wrong this time?"

"Well you can ask your wife yourself but I think that mayor problem is your female XO." Mike said.

Buffer almost rolled his at Mike's answer and said " With all due respect Sir that's none of her business, I didn't had have a choice, who is my next XO. Didn't I?"

Mike laughed. "Whatever. You have overnight shore leave and tomorrow ship is returning back to duty." Mike said.

"Well Sir that comes in handy the crew and i need to celebrate your new XO don't we and i have a good excuse to not go home very soon tonight." Buffer had a big grin on his face.

Mike laughed. "You are living dangerously Buff. One more thing. Don't say Bomber you know what she pass." Mike said.

"Sure thing Sir we'll just celebration her new position on Hammersley that's all. Is there anything else that you need to brief me Sir?" Buffer really hopes he could soon he is in need for a beer or a strong drink even.

"No. You can go." Mike said and shook his head.

Buffer saluted Mike and almost run out of NAVCOM back to port to inform the Crew that they will catch up at the pub for drinks to celebrate Bomber's start as their new XO.

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