I want to thank everyone for the reviews and the advice. I always thought of Lights being the naughty one, always getting into trouble and Murdoch being the sensible one, always getting Lights out of trouble. I hope you enjoy the chapter.

Disclaimer: same as last time.

SS Medic, 1900

Murdoch woke up in his cabin; he reached for his pocket watch and saw it was 5:00am; he had to be on the bridge by 6:00am. He sighed heavily realising he would have to spend the day with Lights; it wasn't that he hated Lights; he just didn't particularly like him. Murdoch thought him to be rude, arrogant and unprofessional, how Lights ever became an officer was a mystery to him. As much as he wanted to stay in bed he knew he had to get up, so he put on a new shirt, fresh pair of trousers, straightened his tie, had a quick shave and finally put on his jacket and cap.

Murdoch arrived on the bridge at 5:45am, he noticed Lights standing by the windows, and looking out towards the bow "Lights, you're early" Murdoch said surprised, he thought Lights would surely be late.

"Fashionably" Lights smiled"So, what are we doing today, William?" Lights asked excitedly, wondering what he and William were going to do this morning.

"We're going to be welcoming the first class passengers, that means you say 'welcome onboard the Medic' and nothing else. No jokes and no smart comments, you just stand there and be polite, do you hear me?" Murdoch warned, hoping Lights would heed it.

"Loud and clear, William. I have a question about tips, do I just ask for a tip or do I just hold my hand out?" Murdoch looked at him horrified "It's a joke, you need to loosen up, laugh every once in a while".

Murdoch didn't bother with retaliating back; instead he walked off towards the gangplanks. Lights ran after him "You know, I'm starting to see a pattern emerging, where you walk off and I have to run after you. What if you say something, so I know you're going to walk away" Lights said suggest fully, making Murdoch turn around and face him once again. "And what is it that you want me to say?" Murdoch said sarcastically.

"I really don't mind, William. You could say 'ship ahoy' or 'there she blows' for all I care, as long as it means I don't have to run after you" Lights said laughing, despite Murdoch's serious look "What is it going to take to make you laugh?"

"Come on, we'll be late" Murdoch said, ignoring Lights as he guided him to the gangplank. They arrived just as the passengers were boarding. Murdoch took a deep breath, he didn't like doing this part of the job as it was, but now with Lights company he was dreading it. He silently prayed that Lights wouldn't do anything that could land both of them in trouble.

"Welcome aboard the Medic, sir, ma'am" Murdoch said politely as the first class passengers walked passed, whilst also keeping an eye on Lights, who was repeating what Murdoch said. Lights moved closer to Murdoch and whispered "Why are we doing this? They're ignoring us".

"Because it is our job, so get back over there, smile and welcome them onboard" Murdoch was starting to get impatient again with Lights, it seemed that it was impossible for Lights to follow orders. "Yes, sir" Lights said sarcastically before walking back to the opposite side of the gangplank, standing there looking bored.

Just as the task was almost complete, Murdoch thanked his lucky stars that, for the most part, Lights had behaved himself. The last passenger was walking up the gangplank, she looked very posh and was wearing a fur coat, Murdoch thought it to be either mink or raccoon "Welcome aboard the Medic, ma'am" Murdoch said happily with a smile on his face. Finally the last passenger was on, what could possibly go wrong now. And then he heard Lights voice.

"Excuse me, ma'am. But I must say, if it was your intention to look like a raccoon, you should have just put some darker eyeshadow on" Murdoch stood there in pure horror, his jaw dropped "Bloody hell" Murdoch whispered before the woman slapped Lights round the face, all Murdoch could do was turnaround from this painful scene "oh God, oh no" Murdoch cried under his breath, there was no way the two of them would come out of this alive.

"I've never been so insulted in all my life; I demand to speak with the captain" the woman screech, turning bright red.

Murdoch spun back round to face the woman, where upon he also noticed Lights was holding the left side of his face. Murdoch knew that if he allowed this woman to see the captain Lights would surely be dismissed, Murdoch sighed knowing he was about to do a stupid and reckless thing. "There's no need, ma'am. I'll make sure he gets what he deserves".

The woman walked off in disgust. Lights stood in front of Murdoch, still holding his left cheek "I'm sorry, William. I suppose..." Lights was interrupted by Murdoch...laughing. "You think this is funny?" Lights asked seriously.

"I think it's hilarious. After all, you were the one who said I needed to laugh more" Murdoch said still laughing "So you have a problem with fur coats?"

"I just prefer seeing the fur on the animal than on a woman" Lights explained noticing Murdoch was having a laughing fit which made Lights himself start chuckling. "Alright, I admit, I may have deserved this" Lights said pointing to his left cheek, which had turned bright red.

"Come on, I think we've earnt a break" Murdoch patted Lights back. "You're not going to tell the captain?" Lights asked confusingly. "I won't, if you won't" Murdoch smiled, pushing Lights towards the officer's mess. "I told you, you liked me" Lights smiled as he followed Murdoch.

"Besides you can make me a cup of tea" Murdoch said wiping the tears out of his eyes. He couldn't remember the last time he had laughed this much. "You flirt" Lights said as he put his arm around Murdoch's shoulder and the two new friends entered the mess hall.

Another chapter done with and we finally made Murdoch laugh, yay. Anyway please review, tell me what you think.