Mike quotes from Sea Patrol

Charge

Just one question, sir.

Mike

Yes, Charge?

Charge

With Bomber away, who’s gonna cook for us?

Mike

Well, I’m sure we’ll manage. RO, you’ve had experience in the galley.

RO

Uh, I think that we should probably go back and get her, sir.

Dutchy

How hard can it be to burn a bit of scran?

RO

Seriously, I think that we should go back and get her now.

Charge

He may be right, sir. If you could remember back to last time. There was... problems.

Mike

Bird, can you cook?

Bird

Uh, a bit, sir.

Mike

You can give RO a hand in the galley.

Bird

Great!

Mike

There you go, RO. Enthusiastic helper. Just keep it simple.

RO

We all die, it’s not my fault.

Charge

We will die.

RO

Sir. It’s good to have you back.

Mike

Good to be back, RO.

Charge

Starting to look like your old self again, sir.

Mike

I don’t know if I'll be winning any beauty pageants, Charge. Don’t know why I’d be entering any.

Mike

But Bomber and Swain did a pretty good job of patching me up.

Bomber

One of the more enjoyable jobs I’ve had to do as second medic. I’m gonna miss you guys.

Mike

Not as much as we’ll miss you. [Turns to Bird.] What do you think, Bird? This Navy life. Is it all worth it?

Bird

Yeah, I reckon it’s okay, sir.

Mike

Great. [Walks over to Kate and Dutchy.] So, who has the ship?

Kate

I do, sir.

Mike

Very good. Take us home, X.

Mike

You hear there, this is the captain speaking. We’ll be in port within the hour. Once along side, those not on watch will be free to enjoy some R and R.

Yes! What do you say, ROey, you gonna cut lose tonight or what?

RO

Sadly I’m on watch, 2Dads.

Ah, bummer. What about you, Bird? [Mimes having a drink.]

Bird

Uh, I’ve got food to prep for tomorrow.

How boring are you guys? Looks like I'm gonna have to have enough fun for the three of us!

Mike

Remember 2Dads, this is a good will visit. Let’s not wear out our welcome on the first night.

Charge

I’ll keep an eye on him, sir.

Kate

Who’ll keep an eye on you?

Dutchy

Ah, that’d be my job, ma’am.

Kate

That doesn’t fill me with confidence, either.

Dutchy

Oh, would you look...?

Kate

Captain has the ship.

Dutchy

What rubbish!

Kate

You know, I might just have to come along and keep an eye on all of you.

Mike

Do you usually listen to unused frequencies?

RO

Yes.

Mike

..and I trust your judgement.

Kate

(smiles) Thank you.

Kate

..But regarding Ryan - his reluctance might have something to do with the test.

Mike

How so?

Kate

Well, I've heard that it's not exactly pleasant - the procedure.

Mike

You think he might be afraid?

Kate

He might just need someone to hold his hand.

Mike

Kate I knew I could count on you.

Mike

Kate, I cant help feeling the reason that you ended our relationship is because Jim Roth is back in your life.

Kate

So you ambush me in the galley to ask me that.

Mike

I've seen how concerned you are with his well-being.

Kate

Yeah, but I don't want to discuss it and I don't think it is something we should be talking about in here.

Mike

I just want to know.

Kate

It has nothing to do with Jim Roth.

Mike

Then what?

Kate

I cant talk about it.

Mike

Kate!... (she doesn't respond).. XO!

Kate

Yes, Sir.

Mike

You're absolutely right. It won't happen again.

Mike

Ryan. There’s Ryan.

Charge

Where?

Mike

Wait here! [He runs off.]

Charge

Sir?

Mike

Ryan!

Did our CO just do a runner?