CH 26

"June, the house and everything in it, how can you afford it all on what you get?" Jim asked.

"When I was going into the witness protection program, I managed to change my will and had it backdated a year. So when I left Mount Thomas, everything was sold and all the money and shares were put in my new name since I don't have a family that can contest the will"

"Smart move."

"Thanks."

An hour later the two nurses checked on them and smiled when they saw them asleep while holding hands. "Let's leave them for a while longer."

"Great idea, they look happy."

"Yeah," so they went on to check on other patients.

Three weeks later they were both happy after the x rays showed that the fractures had healed and casts removed. They finally were able to share a kiss not caring that it was in front of the family. Then they enjoyed their first shower since being in the hospital.

Jim's family were really happy for them but shocked when they saw her left hand but the family couldn't be more thrilled.

They spent the next week in hospital walking around with no problems at all. After thanking the staff, they left the hospital together and flew back to Cairns. The taxi dropped them off at MacGyver's house. They walked inside, looked around, "Ah, home sweet home," She said.

"It sure is good to be back."

MacGyver walked upstairs to her bedroom to sort out her things. When finished she smiled at an idea that she had, so she took her clothes off, went to the doorway and called out, "Jim, can you come up here please?" then she got into bed and waited.

"June, what is it?" he said as he walked into her bedroom. Then when he was hit in the face with something then he heard giggling. When he removed the item from his face he saw it was a bra then he looked up to see June in bed.

"Didn't you say that you were looking forward to a comfortable bed and our own private celebration?" As she flicked back the covers to the other side of the bed.

"Yes, I did." He dropped the bra then started taking his clothes off as he walked toward the bed, got in, and flicked the covers over himself as he moved closer to June and kissed her which became passionate and they spent the afternoon making passionate love.

A couple of hours later they left for Jim's apartment so that he can sort out his clothes and gather his mail. One of the men from the SAS also lives in the building and was collecting the mail for him and keeping an eye on his place while he was in the hospital. He did the same when Jim was away on missions as the guy has a desk job on the base.

When he finished checking things over, they went to the supermarket to get some food for the house for a few days. They were walking down to where the fruit and veggies are putting items in the trolley while talking about what they going to have for dinner. Jim was teasing June with certain fruits which made her giggle after he would whisper things into her ear. Then they walk down each of the aisles putting things into the trolley including toiletries for home and on Hammersley. When they were heading to the counter, June saw someone, "Jim looks like Hammersley's in port"

"How do you know?"

"I just saw the X with a basket, which means she cooking for Mike tonight."

"How do you know this?"

" 'Cause after a patrol whenever I come here to get some things I see her get a bottle of wine, vegetables, meat so she can cook up a stir fry for dinner. Mike loves stir-fried food."

"Ah, let see what she's getting for tonight."

"Why not," they took their time walking over to where the wine aisle and see Kate putting a bottle of wine in the basket.

Jim turned to June, grinning.

"I guess you've got that pegged."

"Yes I do, come on"

Then they walk towards the counter. MacGyver opens her homemade bag and pulls out a wrap-up bag, she unwraps it and passes it to the women so she could put her items into it, then June open another bag and passed it to her, "It's for the frozen food."

"Ok. Did you make these?"

"Yes Ma'am, I'd rather use these than plastic bags, I've seen too many of them in the sea and on island beaches."

" You know you could make a fortune making these bags."

"No, thank you, I'm happy with the job I have, thanks."

"What job is that, if you don't mind me asking?"

June smiled, "Navy Ma'am."

"Oh, have you been overseas?"

"Yes, I've done a tour over there."

"Really, and your husband?"

"Not yet, he did a tour over there as well but he's not in the Navy."

"Oh, army?"

"SAS, Ma'am," Jim answered her.

"Really, wow! You two must have met over there then?"

"No, we met on the patrol boat that I'm working on. We help the SAS out if they need it."

"Ok, well thank you both for your service to our country."

"Thank you, Ma'am," they said at the same time.

Once everything was pack and paid for, June said to the cashier, "See that blonde woman in the white jeans and green top, she's done tours overseas as well."

"How do you know?"

"She's my XO, the second in command on the patrol boat I work on, have a good evening Ma'am."

"You too."

Jim and June walk to the door, stop and turn to see Kate walk up to the same counter. The women spoke to Kate then turn to see MacGyver grinning and giving her a quick wave before she and Jim walk away. That night in bed June looked up at Jim since she was snuggling up to his side, "Jim I've been thinking."

he looked down at her, "About what?"

"Us."

He frowned, "What is it?"

"It's nothing bad."

"Ok..."

"I was thinking that…well... how would you like to move in here with me?"

"What made you think about that?"

"Well, when I have shore leave we spend ninety per cent of the time here and it's closer to the navy base and to the SAS base."

"Well that's true, but it's a big step..."

She lifted her left hand, "and this isn't?" Then she lowered it. "I'll let you think about it," she said smiling as she gave him a kiss.

"Ok, I'll think about it."

"That's all I ask."

"I know."

Two days later June and Jim hug and kiss before June got into her car and drove to the underground car park at NAVCOM being a senior sailor she can park there while they are out on patrol for more than a week. Jim left for his place then to the SAS base himself.

When MacGyver arrived on board, she walked down to her cabin where she got changed and then on down into the galley to check to see if it was clean. When she saw the state it was in, she wasn't happy so she rolled up her sleeves and got everything she needed out and started scrubbing after taking photos. She had her head in the oven when she heard... "Wow! I wonder who that is? it certainly isn't a bloke with those hips and legs."

"Don't know mate, but she's got a great ass."

"I agree," they saw her move back and turn around, they were shocked.

"Shit MacGyver", she stood up and they can tell that she isn't happy.

"In here, now!" she commanded. They walk around and into the galley. She passed them both pair of gloves.

"Put these on. Spider, you can finish cleaning the stove, ET you've got the sink and floor, and oh..." she passed them a toothbrush. "You've got an hour and a half to make it clean, then get out on to the wharf to help load boxes on board. You both know what to do, now start scrubbing."

"Yes, MacGyver."

She walked out of the door and went to see who else was on board. When she saw Kate, she smiled at her.

"Enjoy your shore leave, X?"

"I did. How are you?"

"I'm good, on light duties for a couple of weeks."

"Well, it's great to have you back."

"Thanks, but I don't think ET and spider are," she said with a grin.

"Why's that?"

"They're scrubbing the galley. Whoever was the temporary chefo needs to learn about cleanliness. The stove and oven are a mess, not to mention the two sinks."

"I told Cookie to make sure everything was clean before he left, I gather he didn't."

June opened her phone and showed Kate the photos.

"Oh my gosh! That should have been cleaned up, but why are Spider and ET scrubbing the galley?"

"Ask them."

"I will, and welcome back."

"Thanks, X, we'll talk tonight, 'cause we know what Nav is like."

kate laughed, "Oh yes we do."

MacGyver walked away, "I'm going to go and spike Swain's hair now," she said as she walked to the steps making Kate laugh harder knowing what MacGyver is like.

When MacGyver walked into the wardroom she quietly opens the door when she heard noises. She stuck her head through the door then walked in quietly and up to Swain, he has his back to her, "BANG!" she said yelling causing Swain to jump and have everything go up in the air and land on the gurney and the floor. Swain turned around to have a go at the person and was shocked when he saw who was standing in front of him with a smile on her face.

"MacGyver!" he said as he hugs her. " You're back!"

"Light duties for a couple of weeks and it's great to be back."

"Have you seen any of the crew?"

"X, she's looking forward to tonight's girly chat with Nav and Me," Swain chuckled as they pick everything up from the floor.

"Did you scare anyone else?"

"Spider and ET."

"How?"

"They were commenting on my ass, hips and legs while my head was in one of the ovens scrubbing it. I moved back and turn around and look at them, they went white as a ghost."

Swain laughed, "I'm not surprised, you can be scary at times."

"Gee thanks, so now they are in my galley scrubbing."

"You are one hard hell of a taskmaster."

"Very funny, they deserve it, anyway when did Spider get his promotion?"

"Just before Christmas."

"Here, let me help you with this and you can tell me how things are and what's been happening".

"Sure. How's Jim?"

"Good. He's on-base today"

They talk while they went through everything. Once they were done and everything was put away. MacGyver went to check on Spider and ET when she heard Buffer, Charge and Nav talking to them and telling them that they deserve their punishment for what they said. So MacGyver went to do couple other jobs before walking out onto the wharf with a clipboard in hand. She was doing Buffer's job since she was on light duty. Once everything was on board, she went and double-checked everything, walked up onto the bridge to where the captain and Kate are.

"Everything's accounted for, Sir."

"Thank you, MacGyver, and welcome back."

"It great to be back, Sir." Then she turned to Spider, "Spider, haven't you got a job that needs finishing?"

"Ah yeah," then he left to return to the galley.

"We've got guests onboard, MacGyver."

"How many, Sir?"

"Twelve."

"Thank you for telling me, Sir. For how long?"

"Until tomorrow."

"Samaru Island, Sir?"

"Yes."

"Alright."

The captain gave the order and Hammersley left port and headed to Samaru Island.

A couple of hours later MacGyver checked both ovens. "Good job, but I don't know why it took you so long to clean them both when I did half an oven in ten minutes and it's taken you almost three hours. If you want to keep your rank and job, don't screw up and that includes sexist comments about female sailors. You got that?"

"Yes, MacGyver."

"Good, that's the same for you to ET," she turned to him.

"Yes, Ma'am."

"Good. Now get out of my galley I've got lunch to do up."

They walked out of the galley while MacGyver shook her head and started getting lunch on. When it was lunchtime, the crew and the SAS showed up. The SAS welcomed MacGyver back with a smile, then she saw Jim she smiled at him which he did in return. "Catching up with your men, Jim?"

"Yeah, they told me what's been happening."

"Uh-huh, enjoy your lunch."

"I will."

After everyone had their lunch, MacGyver had what was leftover which was two club sandwiches, a chopped up apple and a cup of tea. When she finished, she started doing some baking. While the muffins wherein the oven she started cleaning up and doing the dishes just then Nav walked into the galley.

"Hey, who was supposed to be doing the dishes?"

"Not sure, I've been busy."

"I'll find out"

"It's ok, I'm almost done."

"I can see that, so tonight..."

MacGyver chuckled "We shall see," she said smiling.