Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 10:34:31 +0000
From: Robert Me <winchesterbornbred@hotmail.co.uk>
Subject: M/V Lady Jean Peterson/14

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"Admiral  may I comment please?" Donald Forrester was trying to get some
sense into this man and had to be very careful, Admiral Harding could
very well stop his promotion and his first command.

"Donald I KNOW what you are going to say and the answer is NO. We will
carry out the exercise as planned and Captain Peterson will find out what
its like defending against professionals instead of a bunch of cut
throats. Fine, he has just got lucky again and over powered two boats and
eight amateurs, now he can have the experience of facing up to four boats
and 24 highly trained US Marines!"
"Sir, with respect, Captain Peterson will only EVER defend against a
small number of amateurs, he will never be in a position to defend
against better trained men I should think. All he is doing is defending
against pirates and the helicopter pilots told us he did an excellent
job, him and his crew, oh and a little help from their radio controlled
helicopters, they are brilliant."
"Bloody toys Don, bloody toys! Look I agree in some way, but it will do
him no harm having seasoned Marines take his ship and he will learn a
great deal and become even better defending his silly ship. I just think
its a waste of our time him being here, he could not even save that ship
from being taken so what's the point and in any case if his cargo fleet
was better protected there would certainly be no need for him to be
fucking about all over this God forsaken Ocean."
"Sir we were not in a position to save the ship either and indeed Captain
Peterson told me he is only doing what he is because his fleet cannot
carry weapons. In his opinion if ships were armed the piracy would stop
and I tend to agree with him."
"Next you will be telling me he can walk on water. No, my mind is made up
and we may even help him convince his government to carry weapons after
we take his ship. We could very well be doing him a service."

"Will the Marines take live rounds Sir and what are their orders if they
get on board?"
"They will have live rounds and WHEN they take the ship, Peterson and
his crew will be assembled in his quarters under guard and I want the
ship searched and videoed. The captain will be adviced to leave the area
and return to the UK." Donald could not believe what this man was saying
and had to think quickly. Continue to protest or think of his career?

"Very well sir, but I wish to go on record saying that I am totally
against this action and will make my opinion known. This action is wrong
and possibly unlawful and if you insist on carry this out, it could very
well cause diplomatic problems between us and the United Kingdom. Sir,
exercises similar to this are pre planned well ahead with the cooperation
of all those involved and this is not."
"Thank you Commander Forrester, your comments are recorded. When you
command there are risks and only men with guts make good commanders, you
may leave." Donald got up and left without saluting and went to his
quarters and wrote his report and sent it to a friend in Washington.

Scott was the last to arrive on the bridge having sat with Andrew holding
his hand for half an hour. He felt much better knowing Andrew was going
to be fine. He kissed him and left.

"Well done everyone, we did a great job and nobody hurt. I just wish we
had other means to defend ourselves. We have been attacked by two boats
now and I'm just wondering how we would coup if there was more, we could
be a bit stretched.
"I may have one Skip. Remember that star burst fire work that went off
prematurely when we were in Dalvik? There was huge explosion and everyone
near it when it went off must have been hard of hearing and blinded for a
while. I think that if we had some, I could rig something up that would
enable us fire to at them and explode just above the water line."
"Sounds a bit illegal to me Neil, still carry on thinking! Perhaps you
and Andrew could work on it together when he's fit and see where it goes.
Give him something to do anyway."
"I will get together with him and see what we can come up with."
 Scott kept looking at Theo, he was very uncomfortable and he knew he
wanted to speak to all the crew.

"Theo, you told me you needed to say something, I think you had better do
it now."
"Thanks Skip. You are not going to like this, but please hear me out."
They all waited for Theo to speak, Royston had never seen him like this
before, unsure, sick with worry and, he thought, near to tears.

"The Admiral, who I think you already know happens to be my
father, commands the international naval force in this area has, I'm
sure, ordered an attack on the Jean tonight just before 1am. He did not
tell me that exactly, but ordered me to unlock the mid ships hatch on the
starboard side at 1am tonight and that's why I think there will be an
attempt to board us. I happen to know he dislikes the Royal Navy because,
for whatever reason, when he was on an exchange when he was a Lieutenant
about 20 years ago he was kicked out and sent back to the States. I don't
know details, I just know they got rid of him. I also think that because
the Jean is Brit he wants to make some sort of point and try to board us
and, I assume embarrass you Skip because he sees you similar to a Royal
Naval officer. I cant be absolutely sure that's his agenda, but I am
convinced he will have men attack you tonight other wise why tell me to
unlock that hatch?
I am very very sorry and please, I am not part of this even though
because I have been the same as him in the past you might think I am. I
don't expect you to believe me or trust my word, but its true and I
needed to warn you. I have finished now Skip, but just want to say one
more thing, as soon as I get back to the States I am leaving the Navy and
will have nothing more to do with my father, there has been no life with
him anyway and only since I came to the Jean have I realised that. I am
so very sorry."

There was complete silence as they all thought about what they had been
told and all came to the same conclusion, Theo was telling the truth and
as he was talking about his father, he must be going though a dreadful
time having to come out with all this. Scott's brain was doing over time
as he tried to plan his next step and work out what was the best action
would be. Everyone waited for Scott to work it out. "We have a number of
options."

One, we could let them attack and afterwards let it be known that the
unlocked hatch was discovered and relocked. I have no problem with them
trying to take us because even if they get on board I'm very confident
they wont get inside and we can still blast them with the cannons, but
there could very well be injuries. We can throw the Jean all over the
place to try to stop them like we have practised so many times, but I'm
worried that Andrew could suffer.

Two, when they are at one mile we just turn the search lights on and keep
them on which would tell them we know they are there and they would be
seen all the way towards us once they got into the beams. Send the boys
out to identify them and then I speak to the Rockall and demand they call
it off, but if they still try we defend ourselves as normal.

Three, as soon as they come on the radar we about turn and sail full
speed at them with search lights on so they will know we know they are
coming and after we identify them call the Rockall and tell them to call
it off, but still carry on towards the Rockall.

Four, we just let them board and when the last man's on blast them with
the cannons as there is no place to hide, could be a lot of injuries
though. I will of course call the Rockall, in fact as soon as they are
identified I will in all options.

Five, sail with all the hatches open at normal speed and just let them
come in and we will have coffee and some snacks ready to welcome them. If
we do that, they could never claim they over powered us.

Six, and this one is entirely in your court Theo, I call them now and
inform them that we know what the Admiral is planning and tell them I am
informing my father, our legal team and the media about this and the
possibility of injuries because of the Rockall's planned attacked even
though they will say its just an exercise."

"Ok that's all I can come up with, but you may have other ideas. I will
just say I would prefer the option that is not likely to cause injury,
but that does not include number five, forget that one!" There was a long
silence.

"Number Six Skip." Theo stood there, his world was in tatters. "I know I
cant insist Skip, but please use number six, I don't want the risk of
injuries either particularly as I know the other options could lead to
them. Please Skip, number six." Everyone of them felt for Theo and knew
he must be going through hell, not many sons would have experienced this.
Scott looked at Royston who was looking at Theo. "If you don't mind
everyone I think its time for Theo to get out of here and go to my room,
would you come Paul and you Royston. Neil you have the ship." It was now
11pm and Scott would have to make his mind up soon.

On the flight deck of the Rockall 24 Marines were checking their gear and
Marine Captain Martin Standing waited for the Admiral to leave after he
had given his orders.
"Of course this is just an exercise and will be excellent training for
you all, but you need to forget who you are attacking and make it as real
as you need to. Treat that crew as if they are the enemy and don't give
them a thought about who they are. Your weapons are to be loaded and
ready to use. When you take control treat them as prisoners and don't
take any shit. There are two officers on that ship from the Rockall,
treat them the same as the rest of that crew. The Captain is to be bought
back here for interrogation, just to make the whole exercise even more
real and relevant. Over to you Captain, you are going in an half an
hour." The Captain looked as Harding walked away and knew this was wrong,
he was in trouble and knew it. Someone could get hurt and all hell will
break loose, this had not either been planned or agreed by the ship they
were attacking and he knew he did not want to be a part of it, but would
follow orders, that's what was expected of any officer. "How the fuck can
I get out of this shit?"

"Think about it Theo, you know that this will lead to all sorts of
trouble with your father, but I will do as you ask, I promise."
"As I said Skip there has been nothing between me and my father all my
life, I know that now, and even if we were not in this situation there
would be nothing between us. He offered me my half ring, but only if I
unlocked the hatch! Christ how to get promotion, not because I'm worth
it, but because I helped my father do some shit to boost his own ego. No.
I will be out of the Navy and find another life, I'm a good engineer and
will find something without too much trouble."
"Would you want to stay in the Navy Theo?"
"No Paul, I'm gay and being gay and military don't mix and I'm definitely
not going to give up being gay!" At least there was some thing to half
laugh at.
"My father, if he doesn't know about me yet, will do sometime and he
will disown me and fuck up my career anyway, so I might as well get out
and start a new life. Please Skip, try and stop him they will be setting
off soon." They all stood up to leave, but Scott stopped at the door and
turned and looked at Royston.
"I have a job for Royston."
"Yes of course Skip."
"Wherever Theo is, I want you to be with him." Royston actually smiled
and said the one good thing Theo had heard that day.
"That's not a job, its something I want to do Skip."

All the nosy sods were on the bridge when Scott made the call to the
Rockall, only Paulina and Andrew were missing.
"You ready to record Jerry?"
"Yes Skip."
"Ok everyone no smart ass remarks!" He laughed and picked the mick up.

"Lady Jean Peterson to USS Rockall. Good evening." Donald Forrester was
about to leave the bridge but stopped.
"Good evening Lady Jean Peterson, this is USS Rockall."
"I wish to talk to the Admiral please. It is very urgent." There was a
long pause and Scott assumed they were calling him in his quarters.
"Lady Jean Peterson, I am afraid the Admiral is not available at this
this time sir."
"Please inform the Admiral that this is VERY urgent, I would not be
calling you if it wasn't." Another long pause.
"Lady Jean Peterson, I repeat sir, the Admiral is not available."
"Why, has he gone out for the evening? Very well, then please relay to
him that the attack he has planned on my ship with armed Marines should
not go ahead as it is illegal and could cause casualties. This
conversation is being recorded and sent direct to my father and to our
offices in London. The Admiral should know an exercise like this should
have been pre planned and all safety precautions agreed. Also inform the
Admiral the hatch that he ask to be unlocked has not been done. I will
wait exactly five minutes to be told the so called exercise has been
called off. If I do not hear by that time I will contact all relevant
authorities and various media outlets."
"Lady Jean Peterson, please stand by."

"What relevant authorities Skip?" Colin asked.
"Fuck knows, but it sounded good. Theo do you really want to be here?
Stay if you want, but I don't think you should."
"I'm ok Skip. I think he is having his ears bent and the Captain and
Commander Forrester are trying to make him see sense. One thing I have
just thought of, he will say we have to go back and he will be asking for
us to meet up tomorrow."
"Good point, do you want to go?" Theo and Royston looked at one another
and both shook their heads. "No Skip."
"Are they on radar?"
"Yes Skip 15 miles and 15 knots."
"Anything on Hawk?"
"No Skip." Scott thought again. He had done a lot of that over the past
few hours and it was beginning to hurt. He thought about Andrew and was
getting impatient to get to him.
"Full speed please. Lets get some distance, it will give us more time."

"Admiral, please consider mine and Commander Forrester's recommendations
sir. If you don't call the boats back there could be serious consequences
both with the Navy and a potential political mess. We have NEVER been
involved in this sort of activity before and when we have been engaged in
war games they are meticulously planned before hand. Sir, we don't just
pick a civilian ship and board her with armed Marines unless of course we
have good reason to do so like a suspect pirate mother boat and Captain
Peterson's ship is far from being one, he is on OUR side. Sir, Captain
Peterson has given us five minutes to respond before he contacts his
authorities and the press and there is only one minute left." Admiral
Harding was in deep thought. He snorted and then laughed.
"A fucking boy Captain calling the shots!? Christ almighty what is
happening to this fucked up world? Ok, call Standing back. Get me hooked
up to Peterson, I want to talk to him and you two can get out."

"Lady Jean Peterson, can you stand by a little longer, we are connecting
you to the Admiral, one minute sir."
"Acknowledged." Scott thought that was very professional until Jan told
him he had been watching too many films.

"Captain Peterson. This is Admiral Harding. I have ordered my boats back
which will save you the embarrassment of being taken." Silence.
"Is that it?"
"Yes, what else did you want me to say?"
"Nothing I suppose, just glad you called it off, it could have led to
something rather unpleasant, you needed to have a hatch unlocked to get
in anyway and let me tell you now, your men would not have made it."
"Captain, just be happy I called my men back and we will leave it there."
"No Admiral, lets not leave it there. I have a suggestion and one that
will not embarrass either of us, but could help both."
"Go ahead."
"Lets plan an exercise for your Marines to try to board us and we try to
stop them. No loaded weapons and we wont use CS gas. I think it will be
advantageous to both of us, you practising boarding and us practising to
stop you. What do you think?"
"Sounds a bit stupid to me, my men could board any ship Captain, but I
will talk to my officers about your suggestion. There is one other thing,
you have two of my officers with you and I am in no hurry to have them
back. Goodnight." There was a click and he had gone. Scott looked at Theo
and Royston and had never seen such wide smiles.

Scott went for a shower and then hurried down to the sick bay. He smiled
when he saw the bed next to Andrew had been pulled together and secured.
Paulina was there.
"Thought you would like to stay the night Skip." It had been a long tense
day and Scott was bushed. He thanked Paulina and cuddled her tight.
"Thanks so much Paulina." She kissed his cheek and left. Scott kissed
Andrew's cheek stripped off and got into bed and held his hand and as
soon as he interlocked their fingers, he was gone.

Reggie, Paulina and Royston had made a rota to be with Andrew through the
night and sat in the medical room with the curtains closed. They would go
into the ward to check Andrew and all three marvelled at Scott's
beautiful body as the sheet was down to his waist, that was one time of a
very few Paulina wondered what it would be like to be heterosexual!
Royston was on duty when Reggie came in to take over. They went to Andrew
and were happy he was comfortable even though the sea had picked up and
it was quite rough sailing. Paul had turned the Jean into the wind which
made things a little more comfortable not that it made any difference to
either Andrew or Scott, they were fast asleep and still with their
fingers interlocked.
"They look great Reggie. Two lovely men and so much in love, wonderful."
"What about you Royston? Any chance you and Theo will get back together,
we all know you were at one time?"
"Who knows Reggie. Theo was so different when we first met and then he
changed and we finished because of it, now because of the Jean and all
you guys and what has happened today its made him think and I know he
will be a better person from now on. Whether that means we will get back?
Never say never I guess, but if we do its all down to being here with you
guys, no doubt about it."
"And your continued love for Theo Royston? I know you are."
"Thanks Reggie, thanks so much and you are right."

Royston went to his cabin and showered then wrapped his towel around his
middle and went to Theo's door and stopped just as his hand was about to
get hold of the handle. He stood there in two minds and spoke to himself.
"Its too early, Theo will have to prove he has changed, we need to talk
and see if there is any future. Well fucking done Royston, here's me
giving myself good advice and I'm as horny as ten Casanova's. Fucking
idiot." He turned round and went back to his cabin dived into his bunk
and must have had the quickest wank on record.

Two days later they were off the coast of Cape Town waiting for the O5 to
join them. Andrew was now back on his feet and spent some of his time on
the bridge sitting in the Captains chair and took on double watch officer
duties which gave others free time. Apart from his broken arm he was back
to normal. Neil had spoken to him about his idea of setting up a system
that could fire, fireworks and Andrew also spent a lot of time at his
computer. Theo and Royston, who were now on watch together thanks to
Paul, stood next to Andrew chatting.
"Its funny, this is the first time I have been with American's since I
left home. I have been with Scott so long and living with Brits I think
my accent is changing."
"Excuse me?" They were still laughing when Scott came up.
"Are you three planning a take over?"
"Not unless you give permission Skip." Theo said.
"The Jean is not mine really so you will have to ask my dad and then
Andrew who owns all the toilets and shit tanks. Everyone else
apparently owns something else and all I'm left with is our bunk which is
fine so long as Andrew is in it."
"Fuck that is so lovely Scott, so beautiful." Royston lent into Theo and
Theo risked putting an arm around him and Andrew held Scott's hand. It
was all so very romantic.
"Nobody uses MY shit houses unless I give permission from now on." Spoke
too soon.

The Jean met up with the O5 and settled behind her at a quarter of a
mile. Scott asked that they move to one side of the O5 for ten
minutes and then move to the other side for the same amount of time so
that the ship would not obscure anything that maybe directly forward of
the ship and the Hawk would not be able to see whatever it was.

The next day Scott was in safety gear and climbed into the basket, Colin
winched him up 50 feet and ran the jib out until the basket was over the
O5's deck and began to lower the basket until it was no more the 5 foot
above it. He waited for the right moment when the O5 was at its highest
point and lowered the basket and gently placed the basket on the deck, he
quickly ran the cable out and gave himself a "high five." Scott got out
and shook Philip Boardman's hand.
"Welcome aboard Scott, great landing that!"
"That's the first time I've done it, scary as hell! Nice to see you again
Philip." They went to his cabin to talk about the escort and Scott asking
Philip's permission to practise boarding his ship, mainly at night times.
"I don't want to warn you when we attempt a boarding, just let you
know that we have when we are on board."
"Good idea, it will make us more alert and try to spot you, if we do we
will radio the Jean so you will know you have failed!" They talked about
Scott's actions should they come under attack and Philip agreed he would
go to full speed and carry out violent maneuvers port and starboard to
make things more difficult should the pirates manage to get along side.
"Is that why you want to practise boarding Scott, just in case we get
taken?"
"One of them Phil." Scott stayed for lunch and then took the return
trip back to his ship.

The whole crew were on the bridge and Scott filling them in about his
time on the O5.
"The Captain has given us permission to practise boarding his ship at
unspecified times. As he says it will give him experience practising his
anti boarding training and us trying to board her if pirates manage to
get on her. A while back I talked about us attempting to board a ship
that had already been taken and try to get her back, this is what I was
really thinking about. Any thoughts? Andrew?"
"Me too Skip. I was just waiting for you to catch up, again."
"Liar!" Andrew gave that heart melting smile and Scott continued.
 "I was as well, I have only just thought of it yesterday." Andrew shook
his head and kept smiling.

"But there is something else to think about, if one of our ships that we
are escorting gets taken, we could be in trouble ourselves. The answer of
course is not to allow them to get on board in the first place, but we
have to accept it COULD happen and if it looks likely and we cant stop
them for whatever reason, we will fly the helicopters into them, well I
will and you lads will have to give me instruction and teach me to fly, I
wont allow you to do it."

The next day they began to practise  "attacking" the O5 by sailing at her
while the O5's crew had a great time plying their hoses on them. They
could not attempt to try to board her because the boarding ladders had
not been made yet. As Andrew was still unable to function properly Theo
went down to the workshop to work with Neil and two days later had put
two aluminium light, but strong ladders together. They took them to the
boat deck and loaded both into the RIB and Paul and Jerry got in and with
Jan driving they went out and tried them out. This would not be a
practise attack and Philip Boardman promised not to kill them. They
boarded the stern several times and then hooked up and boarded either
side of the hull all the way to mid ships. As they managed to get on the
ship every time and neither of them fell off and drowned, it was declared
a success. Next would come an attempted boarding without the O5 knowing
it was coming.
All day time attempts failed rather understandably, but they tried
and gave the O5 the practise at the same time. Afterwards they came back
on board the Jean very wet and quite tired after all the bailing out. It
was taken very seriously, except for Jan that is. "Fuck it next time we
do that I'm taking Paulina's and my laundry with me!"

Scott told them there would be a days break and they would try a night
boarding the following night at 1am with him and Paul attempting to board
and Jan driving. "Apart from all the safety gear we will take the shot
guns and tazers."

"Got a moment to talk?" Theo and Royston were just going off watch.
"Where?"
"Out on deck, at least you will be safe there."
"My cabin then." And led the way.

"So, what do you want to talk about?"
"Us."
"There aint an us anymore."
"I know, but what if I said I would like to try and for you to give me a
chance?"
"I knew you as a really nice guy as far as you and I were concerned and
ignored everything that was not nice, the arrogance, your superior
attitude and one of the most unpopular men in the Navy. Then of course
you started fucking about and that was the end of it. So, tell me why I
should even think about "us" again? A leopard doesn't change its spots
and I was stupid to have carried on with you even though I come to
realise what a shit you were."
"Because I've changed from the guy you quite rightly dumped but I know
I'm a better person now. I really fucked up in just about everything I
did, but the worst was fucking us up, I realised that long before we came
to the Jean. You just said "were" does that mean you think differently
now?" Royston looked out to sea and then back to Theo.
"I have seen a huge change, in fact nothing like the guy I got involve
with, but.......,Theo......... I just don't want to risk getting
involved and possibly go through all that crap again. Look, I was fucking
pissed off when I found out you had got your dad's permission to come on
the Jean and both of you had reasons of your own, him wanting you to
unlock the hatch and you hoping to fuck anyone on here you could get your
hands on, but have me available as a reserve in case there was no
interest from the guys and now you know you would never have a chance
with any of them and even the "reserve" is not available. Just tell me
how the FUCK I should feel about you now? The other night I nearly came
into your cabin and I now know it was only because I was so fucking horny
and wanted sex. I came back here and wanked off instead and at least I
know I can trust my right hand not to fuck about behind my back."
Theo stood up and went to the port and stared out for a long time. He
turned back and looked Royston in the eyes and, SMILED!
"I have said a lot of bad things in my time and done some even worse
things. I have used people and looked upon them as objects to dominate
and control. I have met guys and they became a challenge to me to get
them into bed and I used to feel so good, until they went and I was alone
again. Then you came along and it was different, we never had sex, WE
made love and I have never made love to any other person in my entire
life, but I also fucked up yours and my life because I could not see I
had fallen in love with you. I'm going now but I need to say
something before I do. I'm going to get you back Royston and not to get
you back as I was with other guys, I want you back because I love you, I
love you so much Royston and I bloody well know you love me and you know
you do.
I am SO sorry for all the hurt." Theo lifted Royston's hand and kissed
the back of it.
"I am so very sorry."
He got to his cabin and changed into sports gear and went to the gym and
stayed there for the next two hours. It would have been much longer
had the alarm not sounded.

"Three boats five miles dead ahead, 20 knots Skip."
"Call O5 and tell them to go to full speed."
"Full ahead Freddy and get in front of O5, 200 yards then come back to
O5's speed, when you are ahead of her zig zag so we can keep an eye
out behind us. Hawk?"
"Just those Skip." Tommy said.

"Both up Skip."
"Ok lads, go out two miles and meet them when they are in range. Remember
to be on the opposite to the O5 than we are, if we have to maneuver, both
sides of the ship will be covered that way." Marcel looked over to Jon
and both smiled at one another and very briefly thought about what they
were up to just 20 minutes ago.

"Two miles."

"Ok lads lets see what they've got." Both Marcel and Jon had their
cameras on the boats with Scott and Paul looking at the screens.
"Zoom in closer, I cant see weapons, what about you Paul?"
"Just four men in each boat and still only doing 20 knots. I don't
think this will be an attack Skip."
"What is it then, testing us out?"
"No, I think a mother boat has seen us and sent these boats out to find
out why there are two ships together, most ships sail miles from one
another so they cant be drawn into a hostage situation. If another ship
is too close it could be threatened to surrender as well."
"Why send three boats then? One could do the job."
"Not sure, but one thing comes to mind Skip, they could know about us and
the Wanderer and out in force to see if its us and if they do realise it
is, they may think its too risky to attack."

"One mile, 20 knots." That meant a closing speed of 38 knots.

"Send, we have a possible attack." Paul went to the mike and sent out
name, course, speed and position. In five minutes Scott would know what
they intended to do.

"Two boats going to our starboard and one to port, half mile and still 20
knots."

"Go to 10 knots and starboard 10. Jon come back to the port side of the
O5. Marcel follow the two other boats."

The O5 caught up and when they were 300 yards away Scott ordered 18
knots. He was now just ahead of the O5 and protecting their starboard
side and Jon protecting the port side while Marcel observed the
other two.

"Marcel?"

"Still cant see weapons Skip. I can get in closer if you want?"

"No, if they know about us when we stopped them after they took the
Wanderer they will know about the helicopters and its possible they hope
to be able to fire at you but I don't think they can see you right now. I
think Paul is right, they have seen us on radar and are just out looking
to see if its us and attack if they think they are safe." Scott was
looking through the 'power' binoculars and could see the two boats
clearly and the four men in each boat waiting to see if any weapons
appeared, they didn't and all he could do was wait, it was up to the next
move from those in the boats.

"They are breaking off Skip and going away." Marcel said.

"Hawk?"

"Yes Skip, all three boats have turned and going away at 50 knots."

"Marcel come in and refuel and you come in when Marcel is back up Jon. I
want one of you up for the next two hours."
 "Oh Skip that's so boring!"
"Shut up Marcel or I will put Jon in a spare cabin."
"SORRY SKIP SORRY SKIP SOR.."
"Shut the fuck up!"
"Sorry Skip!"

"Send we are not under attack please Paul."

They all watched as Marcel landed, he threw a switch that would put the
clamps in place around the helicopter skids to secure it to the deck and
then he threw another switch that would close the engine down. He got up
and after a kiss on the top of Jon's head went down to refuel before
taking off again.

Theo had been placed at the forward water cannon control and watched from
there as the action unfolded and now it had all finished he thought again
about Royston and himself and wished they were the same as these
wonderful people with whom he crewed with, even though it would have to
come to an end soon, he would take with him everything he had learnt
whilst on board the Lady Jean Peterson and it made him even more
determined to get Royston back.

Scott told all the off watch to stand down and the first to leave was
Jerry and George. "Bloody hell, there in a hurry, mind you, lucky
George!" Theo looked at Royston and hoped he saw the joke. "Lucky Jerry
Theo?" He had seen the joke.

Once in there cabin Jerry sat at the deck with George sitting on one of
Jerry's thighs. "Ok, lets look at them again." Jerry got all 11 photo's
out of the drawer and spread them out on the desk.

"Its him George, I know damb well its him."
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