CH 33

Then an army jeep and truck arrived. The agent removes his helmet and gets out while MacGyver checked on a couple of things and then removed the keys smiling when she saw who was getting out of the jeep and walking over to the agent.

"Agent Brown, I'm captain Jim Roth."

"Captain, thank you for taking care of these weapons."

"Sir, we will take care of them straight away, if you could sign the papers..." he handed the agent the papers to sign and once that was done, he gave the order. He then turned to see someone in the hovercraft so he walked over to it.

"Is everything OK?"

MacGyver stood up, turned around and removed her helmet. Then she leaned over wrapping her arms around his neck kissing him before he knew what was happening. He pulled her away, "Exc…. June!" he said shocked. Then she kissed him again as he hugged her and picked her up swinging her around then putting her on the ground just as they broke the kiss.

"Surprise!"

"You're sure full of them so you drove this back full of weapons?"

"Yep, the Navy saved the Army's bacon once again, this is getting too old."

Jim laughed. "You'll have to tell me about it tonight."

"Oh, believe me, I will." She put the helmet on the seat and turned to the guys, "Hi guys, they're all yours."

"You sure are full of surprises June."

"I'm not the only one," then she walked over to where Steve and Mike as they had just arrived in a Navy car. She saluted them both which they did in return.

"How was the trip?" Mike asked.

"Great, here's the key, Sir," passing the key to Steve.

''Thanks, MacGyver."

Then she turned to the federal agent, "As I said to you, Sir, sorry, but I've got plans tonight."

"I was told that you weren't seeing any one."

"Who was it that told you that, Sir?"

"The one called 'Two Dads'."

"I'll deal with him when Hammersley returns."

"If I'd have known, I wouldn't have asked."

"No worries, Sir, there are plenty of fish in the sea for you to catch."

"Yes, well…. excuse me," then he walked over to a federal car that showed up.

"Plenty of fish in the sea, MacGyver?"

"Well it's true, Sir, after all you caught one yourself."

Steve stood there grinning at them both.

"Very funny MacGyver."

"Well, talking about fish, when are you going to the next base?"

"Next base? What do you mean?"

"Engagement ring."

"Oh, that."

"Yes, oh that."

They turned and watched the army guys put everything into the truck then drove it away.

Jim walked over to MacGyver and gave her a quick kiss, "See you tonight."

"Sure see you then."

"Mike, Steve."

"Jim."

He took Junes hand and gave it a squeeze before walking over and getting into the jeep and driving away.

"So what are you going to do with the hovercraft?"

"No worries Petty Officer, we will take care of it Petty Officer" a federal agent said when she walked over to them.

"Ok, it's all yours... oh before you decide to take off, fill it up the gas light came as I came up the ramp here."

"We'll take care of it, thank you," Then they walking away.

"So, any idea how long Hammersley is going to be?" she asked as she undid her life vest and took it off.

"About three hours," Mike said.

"Ok, so what can I do in three hours?"

"We can give you a lift back to NAVCOM," Steve said.

"And get your uniform dirty, Sir, I don't think so."

"Very funny MacGyver," Mike said grinning.

"Well, since it's lunch time, how about we have lunch, Sir," she said looking at Mike.

"I've got work to do."

"That is just an excuse, Sir, if I was Kate you would jump at the chance to spend time with her, wouldn't you, Sir?"

"She's got you there Mike," Steve said.

"Alright, you win."

"Great, shall we, Sirs?"

They walked to the car and MacGyver put the vest in the boot before getting in. They stopped off at NAVCOM where MacGyver and Mike got into his car and they headed to the mall for lunch at a cafe. They spent a pleasant lunch just chatting.

She told Mike about what had happened last night and her plan and how it would work.

"MacGyver, they still could've gotten away."

"They couldn't get the motor started."

"You were lucky then."

"No, 'cause I removed one of the spark plugs."

Mike chuckled, "Smart move."

"Thank you, Sir."

"So... you and Jim, looks like it's getting serious between you two."

"It is, I still can't believe it's almost a year ago when we first met."

"Has it been almost a year?"

"Yep. So you and Kate?"

"What about us?"

"Mike, it's been two years, and there is such a thing as a woman's biological clock ticking."

"What are you saying?"

"That if you don't do anything very soon you could lose her to someone else. I know you two love each other, the question is, Mike, what are you afraid of?"

"I just don't know if I'm ready to take that risk."

"Mike, in any relationship, even in marriage, there's always a big risk. But like out on patrol and the work we do, you know there's one thing we always count on and you know what that is."

"Cover each other's backs."

"Yes, like when you're on Hammersley, you've got Kate's back and she's got yours. You both work well as a team."

"Your right."

She looks at her watch, "Since I've got some time, I'm going to do some shopping. Why don't you think about what I said? You've got another fifteen minutes before you need to be heading back to NAVCOM."

"Ok, thanks for lunch," MacGyver stood up.

"Any time."

Then she walked away. She went over to where she could see Mike as he was standing up and walking towards the stairs and down them. She followed him until she saw him stop outside a jewelry store. Watching him look at what was on display and then he walked into the shop making her smile. She left him be and went on to a shop that she had been wanting to visit but hadn't yet had the time.

When Hammersley docked MacGyver walked up and onto the ship carrying the two life vests. She put them away and then let Kate and Baxter know that she was back. She then went to check the roster to see who would be on watch and who was on shore leave. She copied her schedule to her phone. Then she went to check the galley before getting changed into her whites. She went to join the others on the dock since Mike and Steve were going to be there.

When it was time Mike and Jim were there as Steve read out the letter from Fleet Command. Then Jim read out the letter from the General from the Perth army base.

"You all did the Navy proud," Mike said, " and before you all go and enjoy your shore leave there's one more thing to do," as he walked over and stood in front of Kate. Jim looked at MacGyver, then he saw her wiggle her ring finger on her left hand, he gave her a nod of understanding.

"Kate, MacGyver gave me some of her chit chat advice today. She made me realize a few things and one of them is I don't want to lose you to anyone else. I was afraid of commitment until MacGyver reminded me of the things we did together, and not only on Hammersley but on shore leave as well. And that every relationship does have its risks. I want to take that risk," then he got down on one knee as he pulled out a box and opened it up.

"Will you Kate McGregor make me the happiest man in the Navy? Will you agree to marry me?"

"I thought you'd never ask Mike, and yes I will marry you!"

He slipped the ring on her finger then stood up as he put the box in his pocket.

"Hammersley dis... missed," Steve said.

They all turn as one then they all cheered Mike and Kate on. and congratulated them both.

Jim went over to them, congratulated them then turned and hugged and kissed June.

"That must have been some talk," Jim said.

"It was. He needed a kick in the ass." Jim laughed.

"MacGyver."

She turned around, "Sir." They saluted each other.

"I was wondering why Mike wanted to come down here with me, I had no idea," Steve said.

"Now you know, Sir, and yes, I'll send you a copy of the recording."

"Thank you, because Fleet Command would have never believed me."

"Well, you will have the evidence to prove it."

"Yes, I will."

"June, I've got to head back to base. See you tonight?" Jim said.

"Sure, want to go to the pub tonight? It looks like they will want to celebrate."

"Sure."

"Ok, spread the word."

"I will," he gives her a kiss then saluted Steve before walking towards the security gates and the army car that he used.

MacGyver stepped forward and then noticed Nav looking at the ring. It was a one carat round diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in a halo setting, set in white gold with three-millimeter white gold band.

That night everyone showed up at the pub. They were all inside in one area when they noticed the SAS guys showing up and walking over to them congratulating Mike and Kate on their engagement.

"Did Jim tell you?" Mike asked.

"Yes Sir and invited us so we can see that it is really true," one of them said.

"Your welcome to join us," Kate said.

"Thank you, Ma'am."

"Where is Captain Roth and June?" one of them asked.

"Here they are now," Spider said.

Jim and June walk in and wave to the group as they go up to the bar. They spoke to the bartender and June used their EFTPOS to pay for the drinks then they went over to join every one.

"Hi, guys."

"Hi, June."

Jim sat down on the only chair left and June sat on his lap. "When did you guys get here?" Jim asked.

"Just before you did, Sir."

"Ok, so Mike, you're finally going to tie the knot! You made a great choice Mate."

"Thanks to MacGyver here, if it wasn't for her, none of this would have happened."

"She's good at things like that."

"Yes, I know."

"Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you earlier, Mike, but my CO has approved June's idea."

She looked to Jim, "What? Why didn't you tell me on the way here?"

"I was too distracted by a beautiful woman next to me," he said smiling at her.

"Is that right?"

"Ok you two you better stop before someone barfs in here," Charge said making everyone laugh.

"Charge, you were married once,'' MacGyver said.

"Yes, and I know that it's these two," he thumbed at Spider and Two Dads.

"They better not," Kate said.

"You know, Sir, we will have to sort out a bucks party for you," Buffer said.

The guys cheered.

"No! Thank you!"

"Come on, Sir, it will be fun," Two Dads said.

"That's what I'm worried about."

"Have you been to some Mike's?" Jim asked.

"Yes. Have you?"

"Yeah, the last one was his brother's but his cousins did the planning and Jim showed up for it when he had a few days off. It was the weekend before we met" MacGyver said.

"What happened?" Swain asked.

"Oh no," he shook his head.

"It can't have been that bad" Baxter said.

"Tell them," she said.