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Chapter 12 Second Time Lucky
After a 2 week patrol that was only supposed to be 5 days they made the final arrangements steering into port, Mike was on the bridge with his binoculars franticly searching for Kate, he spotted her getting Alexia out of the car he couldn't wait to get on solid ground.
Kate stepped onto Hammersley for the first time in 8 months, it brought back memories, many things had happened to her on this ship and so far it had never failed her and the crew. Mike raced down onto the deck to meet Kate finally things were starting to go there way, just 5 minutes ago Commander Marshall ordered Hammersley to be docked for 2 weeks and all crew were on shore leave.
"I guess that is his apology" laughed Mike as all the crew surfaced.
"Everyone, drinks at my place I have a surprise for you all" yelled Kate, the whole crew cheered.
Kate had Mike guessing all the way home and she wouldn't budge. Nikki and Et followed close behind.
"I wonder what the surprise is" said Nav.
"I don't know but what ever it is and knowing the X it will be something we wont expect" replied ET as he focussed on the road in front of him.
They all arrived to Kate's place and as ET said it was something they didn't expect. Mike walked in and onto the deck to find a priest, Mike turned and looked at Kate "surprise" she laughed.
Mike picked her up and twirled her around. The whole crew ran through the door Spider the first to see what was going on letting out a big yell as the whole crew caught on.
They all formed out on the deck as it came time to saying there vows,
"Mike I love you with all my heart, I love you deeper that the water we are yet to sail, you are my rock, and the other half to my heart" Kate said the crew listening and waiting to hear Mike.
" Kate the first time I saw you, I though wow" the crew laughed as the listened " the day you walked on my ship that was the beginning of something that never ended and now I know it was worth it I love you and I can promise you that no matter what happens I will be there for you, you have made me the proudest father and man and I love you with all my heart" replied Mike a single tear ran down Kate's face as she stared into his eyes.
Mike slid the diamond ring onto Kate's finger as they waited for the final words that would bind them for the rest of there lives "I now pronounce you man a wife, you may kiss the bride" the priest said and could be barely heard over the loud sailors. Mike passionately kissed Kate and finally she was married to the man of her dreams.
Kate stood up leading Mike over for a dance signalling Bomber to play the music, Kate rested her head on Mike's shoulder, joined by Nav and Et the deck was getting crowded. Mike's song came on it was the first time Kate had heard it " its beautiful Mike".
Mike walked over to Bird " thankyou Bird honestly that song, I don't think I would have made it though those 2 weeks with out it thankyou" Mike said to the new recruit.
"Your welcome sir" replied bird as she was swept of the chair and on the dance floor by 2Dads, and while no-one was looking Kate and Mike snuck off into there bedroom.
He quickly got changed out of his whites and slipped into the shower, Kate walked back down to the deck were she spotted Nav.
"Hey Nikki can you check on Alexia in 15 minutes I'm going for a shower" asked Kate.
"yeah sure no problem" replied Nav.
Kate walked into there room to hear the shower running, she opened the door jumping into the shower with Mike, they both just stood there embraced and never wanting to let each other go, Mike picked her up kissing her passionately as there skin met it was like sparks, electricity and during that time they never let go of each other.
Spider and 2Dads walked up to Buffer drunk " hey buff got a joke for you" Spider barely getting it the words out.
" A Navy officer was cutting through the crew's quarters of his ship one day and happened to come upon a sailor reading a magazine with his feet up on the small table in front of him.
"Sailor! Do you put your feet up on the furniture at home?" the officer demanded.
"No, sir, but we don't land airplanes on the roof either." 2Dads and Spider burst out laughing but they were drunk so any joke to them was funny,
Buffer stood up and walked into Alexia's room as he sat in the chair watching her like a guardian angel.
Mike and Kate laid on the bed in each others arms they listened to the sailors having a good time " well we pulled it off" said Kate.
"Yeah we did and I'm so happy to have you as my wife finally" Mike added.
"Yeah well its taken us what 10 years to get here now" Kate replied,
"That day at ADFA you know when they posted me to Arunta why didn't you stop me?" asked Kate.
" I don't know, I was young and stupid and we came close to being caught if you remember" Mike replied they both laughed at the thought of the day after the lecture, " but look at us now we have a beautiful daughter, were married and well in 6 months you will be back on Hammersley and the extra special thing is and I don't know how Marshall pulled it off Alexia is aloud on board" added Mike, as Kate snuggled even closer to Mike her mind at ease knowing she wouldn't miss Alexia growing up.
6 hours had passed and the celebrations were drawing to a close everyone crashing at Mike and Kate place, they were all to drunk except Nav and Buffer they were both in Alexia's room looking over Alexia, Nav was fast asleep in Buffer's arms, Alexia was asleep and wouldn't wake up for another 5 hours giving Mike and Kate some shut eye.
When everyone finally woke up Bomber was on the deck getting breakfast ready she had a slight hangover but at least she still could cook, Kate walked into Alexia's room to give her a bottle when she looked over into the corner of the room to see Nav and Buffer in each others arms, she walked over and placed a blanket on top of them.
Kate headed back into her bedroom and Mike was still in bed, she sat down beside him placing Alexia in the middle of the bed as Mike opened his eyes to see his little angel and his beautiful wife and was distracted by the smell of food "Bomber?" asked Mike as Kate nodded in reply. He picked up Alexia and carried her outside.
"Sir what would you like?" asked Bomber.
"Umm.. May I have some bacon and eggs, is that steak?" asked Mike Bomber nodded in reply.
"There you go sir" replied Bomber.
"And Bomber lose the sir please I don't want to be reminded about the navy for the next 2 weeks" said Mike as he sat down at the table.
"I no what you mean" replied Bomber stopping herself from saying sir.
As everyone slowly got up they had to fend for themselves first in best dressed. Kate went to put Alexia back into the cot until everyone had finished eating, noticing Buffer and Nav were still asleep she went over to wake them " hey sleepy heads you ok?" asked Kate they both slowly started to come round.
"Whoa X what time is it" asked Buffer.
"Its 11am Buff" replied Kate, " what time did you guys fall asleep?" asked Kate.
"I don't know about 2am, it was pretty late because everyone was quiet" replied Nav as she leaned into Buffer as she slowly started to drift back to sleep.
"Nikki why don't you go sleep in my bed, Buffer the spare room is free if you want it" Kate said softly as they both got up heading to bed they were burnt out.
Kate leant over to Bomber " considering the amount of alcohol those two drunk last night they should be throwing there guts up right now"
"I know X I was thinking the same thing I felt horrible when I woke up how do they do it?" replied Bomber as they both thought about it and thought about it some more unable to think with them yelling as they either caught or bowled people out. 2Dads was the master of making remarkable comebacks, and the only thing the crew could do was laugh at the two of them they were like seagulls on a wharf waiting for that perfect fish to swim nearby.
After hours of sobering up the crew one by one left, Nav, Bomber, Buffer and Et remained.
" I have some good news, Commander Marshall is going to let me back on Hammersley with Alexia, and Navcom know about me and Mike but apparently the order came from higher up, and apparently we have the highest success rate of missions compared to the other ships" Kate said excitedly.
"Up yours Kingston" replied Bomber as they all laughed.
"That's great your allowed on the same ship and you aren't going to get sacked" replied Nav.
"Yeah that was a bonus" Mike added.
A week and a half passed by way to fast and soon Mike would be back out on patrol, Kate took comfort in knowing everyone would look out for him but she still worried every time he went out and what killed her the most was not knowing what was happening out there. But soon enough her turn would come and she would be on the frontline once again and that same worry would be transferred to Mike.
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