CH 47

Over the next hour and a half every one talk to others at the birthday celebration party. During that time every one help them selves to drink and staff walk around carrying large trays that got some finger food on it. When it was lunch time, every one help them selves to more finger food that was made up and put onto joining tables around the dinning room.

Mike made sure kids got there lunch and was sitting down on the floor in corner having it and there drinks before he got his own lunch then joining them. After lunch every one gather around when two staff members carry a large tray out while every one sang happy birthday. It was the birthday cake.

In steed of one hundred candles there was three candles in shape of a one and two zero's on the large sixty by eighty center meter, two inch high cake. It was covered in white icing with blue shell boarder and light blue waves around the edge of the cake.

It got the navy insignia on one side of the cake with his name and 'happy birthday' and '100' done in same color blue shell icing. When it was put on the table in front of him, he stood up and smile when he saw it. When every one finish sing the birthday song he blew out the candles then every one cheered. He look up at every one who was there

"thank you family, friends for being here today to help me celebrate my one hundred birthday. I know many of you travel from over seas as well around Australia to be here today. Thank you..." he said as he look around then stop when he saw some one walk into the room. He smile at the person in question.

Every one turn to see who connor looking at. "Kate, you made it, Mike, Kate here" Jane said yelling as she walk over to give Kate a hug.

Then step back when she saw the look on Kate face. She turn and step a side when mike hug and kiss her passionately. When they broke apart they both were smiling. Mike held onto her hand then turn around and walk over to where Connor is then stop. Kate let go of mike hand then step ford to give Connor a hug

"Happy birthday Connor" then they pulled apart

"thank you Kate, you sure know how to surprise an old man like me" he said smiling

"I'll try not to make a habit of it" connor laugh then turn to every one just as kids ran over to give Kate a hug then they stuck close to mike and Kate.

"As for the ones who don't know who this loving women is, this is lieutenant Kate McGregor... Flynn, My only grand son Mike wife. I was told this morning that Kate couldn't make to my birthday cause the ship she was on broke down and where they were it would take whole day to reach port" He turn to Kate

"I'm please you were able to make it Kate"

"Same here, we got lucky. After I sent text to mike we got power back back on then we were able to sail home. Just after we dock early hours this morning we lost power again but we made it back to port. I caught the first flight out this morning since I couldn't make the flight last night" Kate said to every one.

"I'm please you made it Kate"

"Me to" Kate said smiling.

Connor look around to every one "Thank you all for coming and I under stand there family photos... Paul"

"Yes dad there family photos"

"Ok every one enjoy your selves and of course"

He pick up a knife that was next to the cake and put it in the cake and pull it down just as every one clap. He turn to see Mike and Kate hugging and kissing once more which made him grin.

When they pulled apart. "Have you had any lunch" mike asked

"No didn't have time"

"come on let see what we can find for you to eat" He held onto her hand and pull her over to where the kitchen is.

They saw different food on the counter so Kate pick up a plate and started putting food on it when she was greeted by here sisters in laws. She she put her plate down before she hug them. She talk to them while having some thing to eat when mike walk over to her giving her a drink of punch that was made up for the drinks that both adults and kids could have.

After Kate had some thing to eat and drink, she walk around talking to other family members till she notice that a professional photographer was starting to take different family photos till there was one big one with Connor, his four sons and daughter in laws. His four daughters and three sons in laws. One of his sons in laws past away five years ago from cancer, there children, grand children and great grand children.

Kate was in that one since she married to mike. After that photo was taken there was one with connor, his eldest son Adam since Paul the youngest out of eight children. Adam daughter Terri, her son Shane and grand son James who was three months old. It was the only photo of five generations together.

Kate found out that Shane is eighteen years old and training to become a nurse like his mother is and his girlfriend of seven years left him and there son a month ago to be with her new boy friend who in a gang. She left a note say that she want nothing to do with him and there son since all she wanted to do is party.

Terri and her husband help raising James while Shane is training to become a nurse since Adam help raise Terri kids while she was training to become a nurse and her husband was working during the day.

Kate then saw them walk over to where Terri family is while Paul, Mike, Connor and Patrick were next to have the photo taken since it photo of four generations of Flynn males. When that photo was taken there was other photos taken. Kate notice the staff walking around carry trays in hand.

When one of them walk over to her. On the tray was napkin with piece of birthday cake on it she pick one up "thank you" the women smile then walk over to another person.

Kate notice it was vanilla sponge cake with mock cream in the middle and on top with normal icing for the decoration on top. She took a bite of it just as Mike walk over to her

"Enjoying your self Kate"

"i am and I'm also tired"

"what time did the ship dock?"

"Three this morning. I've been up all night like most of the crew. But I did get couple hours sleep on the flight here"

"did you come strait from the air port"

"Yeah the manager got my bag in her office"

"ok, I'm please your here, I miss you"

"I miss you to"

she pick up the cake and put it close to mike mouth, he open it so she put it in then he close his mouth and she move the cake away then started giggling as she use the napkin to remove the mock cream that on the end of his nose

"thanks"

"your welcome"

He kiss her then move so he could put his arm around her shoulder so she rest her head between his shoulder and neck as they look around the room.

Connor smile as he watch Kate feed mike some of the birthday cake and wiping the end of mike nose. He could see how happy they are but also knew how hard it been for them with Mike being up in Cairns and Kate in Perth. He hope that Kate dose get transferred to Cairns soon.

That one thing he would like to see happen, that and mike getting promoted before he pass away. But he knew that would be at least two years and don't know if he will be around when that happens or not. He look around to see family and friends having a good time which made him happy.

Few hours later people started leaving so they said there good byes to Conner before leaving. When Mike and Kate walk over to him Paul, Alice and kids weren't to far behind them.

"Are you leaving now" Connor asked

"Yes grand dad, we hope you had a great birthday" mike said

"Yes I did, it was full of surprises" Connor said smiling as he look at Kate.

"Yes it sure was grand dad" Mike said smiling.

"Kate you look tired"

"I am I'm looking ford to an early night" connor laugh

"Early night aye" He gave mike a wink

"Grand dad, Kate only had couple house sleep in the past..." he look at Kate

"Thirty six hours" Kate said

"Thirty six hours, that is along time Kate"

"Yes I know"

"I under stand"

"We leaving also dad" Paul said

"Ok you take care" connor said looking at them

"We will" Alice said.

They all gave Connor a hug before leaving. Kids wave him good bye as they follow Mike, Kate, Paul and Alice out of the room. Connor wave back as he smile at them. Kate went and got her bag then she and mike join there family in a taxi van which took them back to the hotel.

When they arrive there Paul and Alice took kids with them to the bar in the hotel while mike took Kate up and into there room. Kate put her bag on the chair and turn around to mike.

"Kate after dinner and kids in bed how about I join you in bubble bath where I could give you a massage any where you like" Kate smile

"that sounds wonderful Mike"

"Great" he step ford warping his arms around her wait and kiss her.

"I miss you" mike said

"I miss you to Mike"

"Lets go and join our family" mike said

"Why not" they kiss once more before walking out of there hotel room.

They talk till they walk into the bar and saw where Paul, Alice and kids are

"What would you like to drink Kate"

"white wine thank"

"Ok" mike walk up to the bar while Kate walk over and sat down next to Alice.

"Every thing ok Kate?" Alice asked

"Just tired, that all"

"We can tell"

"How are you kids doing in school?" Kate asked when she look at them.

They tell her about what they done in class when mike walk over carrying beer in one hand and glass of wine in another. He sit down next to Kate after he pass her, her wine when she ask kids couple of questions. They all talk for an hour before going into the restaurant for dinner.

The kids all got fish bites and chips for there dinner. Paul and Mike order them selves a steak dinner which was steak, onions, eggs, chips and salad. Alice order her self chicken meal which was crumb chicken breast and vegetables. Kate ordered her self pork meal which was pork shoulder chip and vegetables.

They all take while waiting and when they were having dinner. After dinner kids got a kids sundae each which they loved while the adults got normal size sundae. When every one finish they talk while finishing there drinks before leaving to head to Paul and Alice suite since the kids are also sleeping there.

Mike and Kate spent half an hour with the kids till they are in bed sleeping after the busy day they had. Mike and Kate left not long after since she was almost asleep on the couch. When they walk into there hotel room.

Mike walk into the bathroom where he put plug in spa bath then turn the taps on. He look at what bubble bath balls there is and pick up the rose balls since they smell like roses and put the in the water where the taps are. Then he went to see what Kate was doing.

"Hey" Kate turn around since she pick up her toilet bag and turn around to him

"Hey"

"Bath almost full"

"Good" She walk towards him as he turn around and walk back into the bathroom.

Kate smile when she saw the bubbles in the bath and looking ford to getting into it. Kate put her toilet bag down next to mikes then she started removing her clothes. Mike watch her taking her clothes off so he did the same till they both were naked.

By that time the bath was full. So mike turn the taps off then he got into the bath then Kate did. They both sat down across from each other when mike turn the jets on. Then he pick up one of Kate legs and started massaging it while Kate lean back and close her eyes and relax while enjoying her bath and massage. Mike massage both of Kate's legs then he move so he was leaning over her and kiss her.

When Kate open her eyes she smile "Ready to go to bed"

"Yes I am"

"Ok" he kiss her once more then move back to where the switches are and turn the jets off.

Then he move to pull the plug out and put it back in it dish then he stood up and help Kate to stand up and out of the bath. They walk over and into the shower where Kate turn the shower on till the water was hot. Then she remove the shower head to wash the bubbles off Mike first then she pass it to him so he was wash the bubbles off her.

Once done. Kate turn the taps off while mike put the shower head back in it holder. Then they got out of the shower where mike pick up two towels, he pass one to Kate so they could dry down. Then they put the towers in the hamper that was in the bathroom door.

Then Kate remove her hair tie and put it on the bench next to the toilet bag then she follow mike out of the bathroom turning the light off and over to the bed. They both got in then Kate snuggled up to mike side as she kiss him before resting her head on his shoulder as she fell into peaceful sleep. Mike watch her sleep before he fell a sleep hims self.

That same day. Buffer showed up at Nikki house. He park his bike in the drive way when he saw Nick running out side to great him

"Pete you made it" Buffer grin as he took his helmet off then got off his bike just as Nick gives him a hug which Buffer did in return the ruffle his son hair

"sure did mate"

"Nickolas get back in side and finish your breakfast" they heard Nikki yelling out

"You better do as your mum told"

"Ok" nick said smiling as he ran back in side.

Pete put his helmet on hook at the back of his bike then he turn around and smile when he saw Nikki walking out side holding two cups of coffee in hand.

So he walk toward her meeting her half way "Hey" Nikki said as he pass him one of the cups

"Hey, thanks for the brew" he wrap his free arm around her shoulder and kiss her which made her smile

"Have you had any breakfast" Nikki asked as they walk towards the back door

"Yes thanks"

"Pete have you book boat for today"

"Yes I have, you can even come to check it out"

"Ok I will, it better be up to my standards Pete"

"It is, in fact it the same boat we went out on couple of months ago" they walk in side the house

"the same boat" Nikki asked

"Yes, happy"

"Yes I am but I'm still checking it out"

"checking who or what out sis" tom asked from the table

"Boat I hired for the day, we know how fussy Nikki is" tom laugh

"Yes I know, she want to check out the boat you hired for today"

"Yep, I told her it the same boat but she till want to check it out" Tom laugh

"Nikki relax, we both know that Pete would of check it out him self"

"I know that Tom but I do worry"

"I know you do Nikki" Pete said

"Trust him Nikki we both know that he won't let any thing happen to nick or he would be in trouble with you"

"True Heidi" then she turn to Pete

"Have you got water, sun block, cell phone charge..." Nikki started asking so Pete stop her from talking with a passionate kiss. When they broke apart

"I got every thing, including sea sickness tablets" he pull out bottle from his pocket to show her

"Very funny Pete" Pete gave her a quick kiss then walk around her as he open the bottle getting the tablets out and passing them to TJ, Jon and Nick

"Here take these with some water, so you won't get sea sickness" Pete made sure that they took the tablets then they finish there breakfast.

"so what are you ladies doing today" Pete asked

"Shopping"

"Shopping for what"

"clothes, food, pamper our selves just girls day out"

"Ok... I'm trying to picture little Pam with they green stuff over her face"

"Pete she only three months old" Heidi said as she giving Pam her bottle while Tom laugh

"I know" he said grinning.

They all talk for another ten minutes, by that time they all finish there breakfast and started cleaning up. Once all done they all got into two wagons with buffer with Nikki and Nick. They left first with Heidi and her family following them to the marina. When they arrived and cars park next to each other.

They all got out. Pete pick up the chilli bin that was in the back of Nikki wagon then they all walk down to where the boat is which was the first one since Pete move it there after getting the ok from the boat owner since he knows about Tom medical condition.

When they got onto the boat. Pete went down below deck to put the chilli bin on the floor under the table while Nikki check the boat out. When Pete return back to the back of the boat he help tom put kids life jackets on till Nikki return.

"Happy Nikki" Pete asked

"Yes I am" He step ford putting his hands on her shoulders while looking at her

"You should trust me"

"I know, I do Pete it..."

"Mother thing"

"Yes"

"I under stand where you coming from"

"I know"

"Well you ladies enjoy your selves"

"You to Pete and good luck"

"Thanks" they hug and kiss

"I'll let you know when we are on our way back"

"Ok" Heidi and Nikki got off the boat with Pete help.

The he got off so he could untie the ropes and toss them onto the boat then he got back on and sorted out the ropes before he went up top to start the engine. Nikki and Heidi watch them leaving the dock. Pete turn and gave them a wave since Nikki, Heidi and Pam were waving to them all and they were doing it in return.

Pete drove out to sea to a good place to fish. He turn to see if Tom and boys are ok every now and then. Till they stop at a good fishing area where he stop the boat.

Then he walk down the ladder "Ok who ready to try to catch some fish" Pete asked

"ME" kids said

"Ok"

Pete and Tom got kids fishing rods set up and once done and they were holding there rods, Tom and Pete did theirs and throw there line over and into the sea. Pete sat down while holding his rod then he turn the radio on so they could listen to some music while talking and trying to catch some fish. Pete and Tom talk and laugh about different things. Pete even talk and spend some time with Nick.

After lunch TJ, Nick and Jon were down below deck sleeping in a cabin that got a double size bed on it. Pete return from below deck with couple of cold drinks. He pass one to Tom

"thanks, it looks like fish aren't biting today"

"Yeah, plan B when we return"

"plan b what that?" buffer smile

"fish and chips" tom laugh

"Don't forget salad"

"subway"

"good plan, so when are you going to pop the big question" Pete smile

"After I talk to your dad first"

"good luck there mate"

"i know" Pete bend over and pick up his back pack and open it, he look through it till he found what he was looking for and pulled it out and pass it to Tom.

"Is this what I think it is"

"It is" Tom open the box revealing one carrot round diamond with three millimeter wide white gold band. The diamond hold by six claws.

"wow, Nikki will love this this ring" He close the box and pass it back to Pete

"Thanks, I know she like simple things and you saw her reaction on her birthday when I got her that pendant and earrings set" Pete put the box back in it spot in the bag before closing the zip on it

"Yes I do she love it but that must of cost a bit" Pete smile

"She worth it and much more mate"

"True"