CH 29

"You took that couple last night."

"What couple?"

"You're telling me that you didn't take them?"

"Take who? Take them where?"

She was used to playing games with guys like the ones in front of her, getting them confused. They look at each other then to her.

"Who are you?" one of them asked.

"A woman with a gun, now shut up."

A half an hour later, she stood up when she heard the RHIB approaching, smiling she waved to them so that they could spot her. Seeing her they turned and headed towards her then stopped on the beach.

"You guys took your sweet time."

"Petty officer McGinnis?"

"That's MacGyver to you, Sir. I caught myself these four mongrels. I gather you got my message."

"Yeah, we did."

"Good." She passed them the gun and then went over to the men and untied the boots. Telling them to stand up she pushed them toward the RHIB as the crew from the RHIB covered them. Picking up the guns she got into the RHIB.

"Just received word that Hammersley will be meeting up with us in an hour."

"That's great! Commander Flynn must have crash sailed Hammersley."

" There was a message, 'they've got guests onboard'."

"Guests... it must be the SAS."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because of the photo and messages I was able to send yesterday. The SAS would have been brought in to help out with the search since we were on this island. I did send a text message last night when i report about the hostels we found here."

When the RHIB was secured and everyone was on the boat deck one of the crewmen was there. "MacGyver, Ma'am?"

"Yes, seaman?"

"Captain would like to see you on the bridge, Ma'am."

"Ok, I know my way," as she walked towards the hatch.

Walking onto the bridge, "Blown any more holes, Spicy, Sir?" she said, causing everyone to turn to her. Spicy was on the phone and didn't notice her arrival. He turned in his chair to see a smiling MacGyver and couldn't help but smile himself.

"She's here Mike," and passed her the phone.

"Thank you, Sir… Commander Flynn, don't tell me your back in the seat again?"

"MacGyver, no sadly. I spoke to ET, he told me what you did, amazing."

"Thanks, Sir, you'll have to wait for my report."

"Yes, the reason I called is the photos, you did great. We informed the Feds about what's happened so far."

"Not the bloody Feds, Sir, they were a nightmare the last time we dealt with them."

"Yes, they were. They want to talk to you and ET."

"Well, they can bloody well wait till they get a copy of my report and then if there are any questions then they can ask with you and Commander Marshal present. If they want to talk to me alone, well, you can tell them what I think, Sir," she could hear him chuckling.

"I will, but don't be surprised if they make a complaint."

"Then it's tough luck for them," she said.

" How are you?"

"Just need six things, Sir."

"Six, what are they?"

"Shower, 'cause of all that running this morning and the long swim from yesterday, drink, food, sleep and a big hug and kiss from one sexy Captain." She said smiling, then looked around the bridge and burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?"

"Everyone including Spicy is a bit shocked at our conversation."

Mike laughed, "You should tell them we're friends."

"All of you get your mind out of the gutter, I'm not interested in Spicy," she said with a chuckle, "I've got a sexy boyfriend, Captain Jim Roth of the SAS."

"You should have said so in the first place MacGyver, these guys would think that you and me..." She heard Mike laughing over the phone.

"Well, now they all know, Sir." Commander Flynn was laughing his head off with the staff at NAVCOM thinking he had lost his marbles.

"MacGyver," Mike said.

"Yes, Sir?"

"That's enough from you."

"Yes, Sir, is there anything else, Sir?"

"No, that's all. It's good that you are ok."

"Thank you, Sir,"

"Fair winds"they hung up.

"Is there anything else you needed to see me about, Sir?"

"No, that is all."

"Good. Where are the others?"

"In austere resting, the four hostiles are on the aft boat deck under guard."

"Ok, with your permission, Sir, I'll go and clean up a bit then get something to eat and drink."

"Seamen Clarke can show you to the showers."

"Thank you, but I'll wait till I'm back on Hammersley, just a wash will do for now."

"All right then." With that, MacGyver left the bridge.

When Hammersley rendezvoused the two ships stopped next to each other.

Everyone from the dive boat was transferred to Hammersley. Everyone except the four prisoners. They remained on Kingston while they waited for the Federal Police boat to pick them up. Everyone that was on the boat deck and side bridge saw what MacGyver did. When the RHIB was back in place and everyone slowly got off one by one, Jim ran rushed onto the back of the ship looking for her.

"Is that it Hafty?"

"Hey! I like the new DPNU uniforms. An improvement to the old overalls."

They all looked up and cheered when MacGyver stood up grinning. She got off the RHIB and on to the boat deck looking around for Jim, seeing him she went quickly to him and into his arms for a hug and passionate kiss. When they broke apart, "Are you ok?"

"I need a shower and sleep, but I'm fine," they kissed once more.

Turning to face the Kingston crew as Kingston blew the horn. MacGyver went over to the railing with Jim next to her and she saluted Spicy who returned the salute and then they wave as the Kingston moved away. MacGyver turned and kissed Jim again,

"I'd better go and report to the Captain, then shower."

"Can't wait to see you in your uniform," he said to her with a sly grin.

"I bet you can't," she said smiling.

Walking to the hatch, the crew was teasing them like they do when MacGyver and Jim kiss.

Going to the bridge, she went and spoke to Baxter and then went and had a hot shower and got into her new uniform. She was happy that Jim had thought to bring her seabag with him. There was a note pinned to her uniform,

'I had them washed when Hammersley left port, I know you don't like wearing new clothes until they are washed, love Jim. XXXXX'.

She smiled then opening her bag she saw a wrapped present, taking it out she unwrapped the box. Then she opened the box. She was shocked and surprised to see a silk red robe and chemise nightie.

'OH my gosh Jim you…' she said to herself.

Then she found a small homemade card on the bottom of the box. Picking it up there was a heart with an arrow through it and JR with the plus sign and JM on it. She opened the card,

'Happy valentines day my love, I hope you love the sexy gift that I got you. Can't wait to see you in it, all my love, Jim XXXX'.

'I bet you can't' giggling to herself. She put it away then she got dressed in her new uniform. MacGyver left her cabin to find Jim waiting for her.

"Much better than the overalls."

"Thank you, so what's happening?"

"Everyone is waiting for you, in the ship's office."

"Well then, shall we? Oh and thank you for your gift, my gift to you is at home."

"I can't wait," He said smiling back at her.

They head down to the ship's office where Baxter, Kate, Buffer, Swain and three guys from the SAS were waiting.

"What do you think of the new uniform MacGyver?"

"Definitely an improvement, X," she said smiling.

"Yes, it certainly is."

"MacGyver, fill us in about what you know so far," Baxter said.

"Alright, Sir." She proceeds to tell them everything she knows and worked out so far.

"There is something on that island which is important to the Robsons, I don't know what it is yet, haven't had a chance to do any research. But with a dive boat full of pipes, they planning on running pipe line but from where to where is unclear. Could be either on Penford Island or to shore somewhere close by. If we can find out where then we can take the next step."

"Which is what?" Jim asked.

"Find out what they are really up to and gather heaps of evidence, then hopefully bust them. I think a joint mission would be good. Don't you think so, Sir?"

"I agree with MacGyver," Baxter says,

"one of yours to one of ours." MacGyver said

"Fine by me" Jim responded.

"Great, then let's get started."

"Sir, may I suggest both RHIBS, one can cover north to east and the other HRIB covers west to south."

" Good idea MacGyver, but you're not going, you're staying on board."

"Is Swain on the search party, Sir?"

"Yes, he is."

" I understand, Sir."

"Why can't MacGyver go?" Jim asked.

She turns to him, "there's a good reason, Jim. I'm second medic and helmsman and I need to write up my report and catch up on my beauty sleep. I'm almost dead on my feet now. I hope you understand."

"Yeah, of course, I do, you do look tired."

"Thanks." Then she turned to face Kate and the Captain. "Sir before my brain shuts down on me. I've been thinking, with the couple we rescued and the divers, they should probably go into a safe house for their protection. As for the four men we grabbed on the island, they too will have to go somewhere where they can't make any calls to let the Robsons know that they are alive. And another one is telling the Robsons that the divers had drowned. I know it's all crazy, Sir."

"I'll talk to NAVCOM, why don't you go and get a few hours shut-eye."

"Thanks, Sir."

"I'll take her to her cabin," Jim said then they walked out together closing the door behind them.

"June she is one amazing woman," one of the SAS Soldiers said.

"That she is," Said Charge.

Jim and MacGyver go into her cabin and Jim closes the door behind him. He's watching her get changed then he helps her into bed.

"I don't know how long we are going to be on the island. You get some sleep."

"Be careful."

"I will"

"Ask X to see if ET can go as well to get everyone's things, he knows where they are."

"Sure, I can do that," he gives her a kiss. "Sweet Dreams."

"Thanks."

She closed her eyes and fell asleep seconds later. Jim walked out of her cabin turning the light off before quietly closing the door.

Fifteen minutes later both RHIBS were in the water heading in different directions and dropping the teams off on the island. The team that had ET returned to the beach where he and the others were picked up. He and the driver went to pick up everything that they had to leave behind and put it all into the RHIB then they returned to Hammersley. The crew helped ET unload everything then the RHIB returned to its location and waited for the shore party.