CH 52

Everyone watched the couple as they said their wedding vows. Jim slid his arm around June's shoulders as she snuggled up to his side as they watched the wedding. When the service was over everyone got up and mingled as and took turns in congratulating the happy couple. When it came to the wedding photos June and Jim were included in several of them

Afterwards, they all headed to the reception where they all enjoyed themselves. Jim and June danced to several slow songs while looking at each other and kissing every now and then. After a long day and fun night, they finally got into bed at two in the morning.

The next day they went into town for brunch and then went sightseeing for the rest of the day returning to the hotel for dinner and an early night.

The day after that they flew back to Cairns and then arrived home. As they walk in the door June let out her breath, "home sweet home," she said.

"It's good to have you home," Jim told her.

She turns around and smiles at Jim then kisses him. "Yes, it is." They walk up into their bedroom and sort out their bags. That done they went down to the kitchen where she made them a drink.

"What would you like for dinner?" She asked.

"How about we go and get some groceries and work it from there."

" Sounds good. What are you in the mood for?" she asked while drinking her tea.

"I can think of a lot of things," he said grinning.

"Oh, I'm sure you can," stepping forward and kissing him.

"How about stir-fried with egg noodles?" he said.

"Chicken or pork?"

"How about both."

Laughing, " I can do that," then they kiss once more.

Ten minutes later they were in the supermarket in the vegetable area picking out the fruit and veggies they would need and putting them into the new recycle veggie bags that June had made, and placing them into the trolley. Next, they went and checked the meats and bought some pork and chicken plus roast beef and steak. Now they got bread, noodles, sauces, eggs, bacon and other foods and drinks before walking up to the check out counter. Once everything was bagged and paid for, they returned home and cooked dinner together. Jim had to be on base early the next morning so they had an early night.

Over the two - weeks, MacGyver was in her workshop working on her mini beacons as well as working on her computer designs while Jim is at work.

When her leave was over she reported to NAVCOM on Monday morning. Walking into the bullpen she smiled when she saw Mike in Steve's office. She headed over to his office and knocked on the door.

"MacGyver," Mike said as she walked in and saluted them both.

"Morning, Sirs."

"Welcome back," said Mike.

"Thank you, Sir"

"Petty Officer Roth, I've read your course results and I'm impressed," Steve said.

"Thank you, Sir."

"You have a shore posting, but I understand that you are willing to temporarily sub on patrols where you might be needed."

"Yes, Sir, if you can't get a temporary replacement, Sir."

"Does Jim know this?" Mike asked.

"Of course, Sir and he understands."

"Well, that's good. We need you to do one patrol on Bendigo for two weeks," Steve said passing her a sheet.

She read what it said and nodded her head.

"I can handle it, Sir," passing it back.

"Alright, You leave on Thursday morning."

"I'll be ready. What are my orders for now?"

They discuss what she will be doing in the meantime.

That night when she arrived home Jim was walking downstairs as she walked in.

"Hey how did your first day go?" kissing her.

"Good, and how was yours?"

"Same, so schnitzel and veggies tonight?"

"That sounds good. Jim, before you get dinner on, I wanted to tell you that I'm leaving on Bendigo on Thursday for two weeks. The guy I'll be replacing for this patrol, his wife is due to give birth next week and there's no one else qualified to fill in his job."

"Which is…?"

"Chef and medic."

"I understand. So for two weeks?"

"Yeah."

He pulled her into his arms, "I understand, we did talk about it," he said as they pulled apart and looked at each other.

"We did."

He kissed her, "It will take some getting used to but it shouldn't be too difficult since we're married now and we have to deal with it before we got married."

"That's true, so when we are together, we will cherish every moment we have."

"That's right, so how about you go and get changed," he said kissing her. "And I'll open a bottle of wine and get dinner on. And I'll whip up my famous moose."

"Sounds wonderful," she kissed him then went upstairs while undoing the buttons on her shirt as will pulling it from her pants while Jim went and got dinner on.

On Thursday morning the crew of Bendigo were loading the supplies for the patrol on board when they noticed a motorbike pull up. There were two people on the bike, one in navy DPNU and the other in an army uniform.

As the two people got off the bike and took off their helmets they saw that it was a woman in the Navy uniform. MacGyver unhooked her seabag and a second bag from the back of the bike and then removed her black jacket and put it in the carry bag that was on the side of the bike. The helmet went on the other side. The driver removed his helmet as well then gave her a hug and a passionate kiss before she picked up her bags. He put his helmet back then he turned the bike around and drove back the way he came.

She turned around and walked up onto the boat just as the XO showed up.

"Well, I'll be damned. MacGyver, what are you doing here?" he said smiling.

"Cupid!, Sir, it's great to see you again," they both hug. "As for what I'm doing here; I'm the temp fill in while your chefo's home with the mother to be, Sir"

"Really, I was told that Petty Officer Roth is the fill in." Then he noticed her shoulder rank and name. "Well I'll be, when did all of this happen?"

"We were married four months ago."

"So the guy on the bike is your husband, army?"

"Captain Jim Roth, SAS."

"Wow a captain. You'll have to tell me how you two met and what you been up to since Darwin."

"Sure, so where is the CO?"

"NAVCOM."

"Ok, can someone show me to my cabin and then I'll need a list of the food that's coming aboard."

"Sure, but why the list?"

"I like to make sure that we've got everything we need on board. I would also like to meet your coxswain as well please, Sir."

"Sure but why?"

"I'll tell you on the way to the cabin."

"Sure, ok."

They walk towards the hatch while MacGyver tells Cupid about her responsibilities as a chefo and medic.

When the navy car showed up the captain and Mike got out. Mike smiled when he saw MacGyver walking onto the wharf with the clipboard in hand.

"MacGyver!"

"Sir," they saluted each other.

"Lieutenant Commander Davidson, Petty Officer June Roth," Mike introduces.

"MacGyver, Sir."

"MacGyver, welcome aboard."

"Thank you, Sir."

"Mike here told me a bit about you, MacGyver."

"Has he?... and how long did that take?"

"Petty Officer! You don't talk like that to me or any other superior officer! Do I make myself clear?" the CO barked.

"Yes, Sir. You should ask Commander Flynn why he's got a goofy grin on his face, Sir."

He turned to Mike and did indeed see him grinning.

"Mike?"

"Dave, I did tell you that MacGyver's got a sense of humour. And to answer your question, just the basics."

"Ok, Sir, since you're here, we're not leaving port until…"

"We are leaving port on time, Petty Officer, understand?" CO said.

`No, Sir, we are not, and this is why Sir"

She showed him the clipboard. He took it from her hand and looked at it. "What seems to be the problem?" MacGyver looked at Mike who was looking at the list.

"MacGyver is fussy when it comes to things like this Dave, she wants to make sure that everything on the list is on board. It was the same way when she was on Hammersley. If she said we are not leaving port I would ask her why then she would show me the clipboard like she's shown it to you. As you can see, the tick marks are the items that went on board and the line next to it is when she double checks to make sure that it's onboard." Then Mike pointed out five different items, "Those items aren't on board and since you're the captain, you should know about it and then find out where the missing items are."

''The second page," she said.

Mike flipped the page over and saw that the missing supplies were for the wardroom, only half of the items were marked.

Dave was shocked by this, "My God, no wonder BJ comes to me when we're out at sea asking what happened to the medical supply boxes that he's asked for and he now needed." He looked at MacGyver, "You did this on Hammersley?"

"Yes, Sir, that was my system of making sure that all of the provisions were accounted for and loaded on board. Another thing, Sir, if there are any extra guests onboard I would like to know so I'll know how many to cook for."

"Sure, that makes sense, and as for this list, I'll get onto it straight away."

"Thank you, Sir."

LT Commander Davidson saluted Mike before walking up and onto Bendigo.

"Enjoy your patrol MacGyver," Mike said to her.

"Thanks, Sir," they saluted before she walked over and back on the ship.

An hour later Bendigo left port with MacGyver at the helm. She took the boat out and headed out to sea on a northerly heading in order to reach their patrol zone for the next two weeks.