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Chapter 17 First Train Home

Hammersley was 15 minutes away from port, slowly they came into the port still in one piece, Mike stared at the docks looking for the ambulance it was becoming a regular thing for the ambulance to waiting them. The AFP's stepped onto the boat and collected Joel Parkinson, just as Mike and Swain were carrying Kate to the ambulance.

Alexia watched on as Mike got into the ambulance with Kate, Nav coming up behind her picking her up, Mike didn't want her to see Kate in that way.

They arrived at the hospital sirens and lights blazing, Kate was rushed into the hospital, as Mike watched her disappear through the doors, hours passed by without Mike hearing anything, as he sat in the waiting room his phone started to ring.

"Mike Flynn speaking" Mike answered the phone.

"Mike, its Marshall, I know this probably isn't the best time to be calling, but you have been crashed sailed" Marshall replied, and he was right he didn't want to hear those words.

"Sir I have only just got to the hospital, and they've just wheeled Kate in, and I don't want her to wake up alone" Mike replied trying to get out of it.

"I understand what your saying Mike, but you know the rules" replied Marshall sympathetically.

"Yes sir I'll recall the crew" replied Mike as he hung up the phone mad as a bull.

Mike arrived back at the ship furious as the crew boarded, Spider piped up "this is ridiculous just as we get back we are called back out, and to make things worse the X isn't here, we should be with her".

"I agree with you Spider" replied Bomber the ship was never the same when they were missing one of there crew.

Mike stepped up onto the bridge, he had calmed down a little bit now, "Sir we have the ship on radar and EOD, it appears that they have drifted and crashed onto the reef" said Nav, "Stop both engines" added Nav as Swain repeated them, the ship came to a stop.

Mike lead the boarding party as they approached the sinking ship, smoke billowing out of the engines as the three passenger jumped on board the smell of fuel was getting stronger and stronger, they had 30 seconds to get away from the boat before it would explode yelled Charge, they made it back to Hammersley when the ship exploded, the shockwave throwing the Rhib into the side of the ship.

Mike sat in the seniors mess with Alexia and Buffer eating lunch, Mike picked at his plate he was hungry but didn't want to eat, he couldn't get his mind off Kate.

"Mike, Kate is going to be fine" Buffer said not normally using his first name.

"Thanks Buffer, how long until we get back to port?" asked Mike.

"About 2 hours sir, Spider and Nav are up on the bridge and Charge is running the engines as fast as he can" replied Buffer.

Mike left the room leaving Alexia with Buffer as he headed for the deck were he stood looking out onto the ocean thinking, he put one of his headphones on as he listened to music.

Mike looked up at the stars thinking of Kate when he spotted 3 shooting stars, wishing and hoping Kate would pull through, so many time's he wished it was him instead of her.

Mike stood on deck for the remaining 2 hours staring and watching the stars, taking in the sea air and smell, the Hammersley had the luck of the Irish, someone or something was looking over them making sure they would get through it.

The city lights started to bleed through and the stars were no longer visible they were almost home, Mike didn't even think about changing as he ran off the ship as soon as they docked, running through the hospital in his grey camouflage uniform he stopped at the admin desk as a nurse approached him, two words came out of his mouth " Kate McGregor".

The nurse lead the way to Kate's room. Kate sat there wide awake staring at Mike as he walked over to be by her side, he gently picked up her hand kissing it, a smile slowly appearing on her face, covering up she was in pain.

" Parkinson is he dead?" asked Kate hoping Mike would say yes.

"No Kate I'm sorry the Feds have him now" replied Mike as the look of disappointment spread across her face like wild fire.

"Well is everyone ok" added Kate.

"Yes there fine stop worrying" replied Mike.

Three days later

" I know light duties" Kate replied as Mike bugged her as he followed her down the hall, Kate couldn't wait to get back onto Hammersley and see her daughter.

Kate walked down the gangway saluting, when she was met by Bomber and Alexia.

"Mummy" yelled Alexia as she jumped into Kate's arms, making Kate laugh. She walked up on the bridge sudden flash backs coming back to haunt her, the pain and the sound of Mike's voice as he yelled out to her. Mike walked over to Kate placing his hand on her shoulder, jumping as he gave he a fright.

"You ok?" asked Mike.

"Yeah fine just thinking" replied Kate trying to get Parkinson off her mind.

The ships engines roared, Swain was at the helm, Hammersley powering out of port and into the blue. The day slowly went by, and for once it was a quiet day. Kate settled down in Mike's cabin it was fast approaching 9pm and it was bed time for her and Alexia, tucking her in she laid back in Mike's rack her eyes fighting to stay open until temptation was to much, her head hitting the pillow.

Mike walked into his cabin unaware Kate had fallen asleep in his rack, she had her back turned to him as he laid beside her, he was exhausted but that's what you get for being awake for 39hours straight, and once his head touched the pillow he also fell asleep.

Mike woke up tangled in Kate's arms, her warmth and comfort clouded his judgment but he knew he had to get up and so did she.

"Kate, Kate" Mike whispered, brushing the hair out of her face Kate woke up thinking something was wrong until she realised she was wrapped in Mike's arms, until they both were called to the bridge

"CO and XO to the bridge at the rush" Buffer called over the Pa.

"Buffer what is so important that had to get us both out of bed?" asked Mike annoyed he had only gotten 2 hrs sleep and Godzilla was about to be released.

"Sir, Navcom have informed us we have two boats of asylum seekers heading for Australia, and Navcom have tasked us to deal with it" replied Buffer.

"Great this is all we need" Mike replied " right set a course for them , how long until we reach them?" added Mike.

"5 hours Sir and they are currently they are currently 8 hours away from Darwin sir" replied Nav.

Mike headed for to the galley for a brew, tired and in need of caffeine.

Mike walked to his cabin the coffee having no effect on his body, he laid down in his rack, and drifted off to sleep.

4 hours later

Mike walked up to the bridge refreshed from a hot shower he saw Kate sitting in his chair, she whispered into his ear.

"Godzilla returns" whispered Kate as he saw the funny side to it. Ordering everyone to there stations Kate headed for the armoury to get her gear before she headed back to the bridge.