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Previously on Sea Patrol...

Welcome to the Samaru Islands.

Insurgent groups are active in the area.

We can expect to be back here over the coming months.

Haven't you had enough action for one day?

Are you try to drive me crazy? Is it working?

I'm aware that you and ET have feelings for each other.

Why are you doing this to me? Why are you denying me

any opportunity to move on from you?

Kate. Pleased to meet you.

Where's this SAS transporting?

May I have the pleasure?

Insurgents...

This is going to get tricky.

Get in the boat!

It's a shame that our afternoon was ruined.

There will be plenty more.

Promise?

Let's bring it round. Come on, Bomber.

Righto. Let's get this scaffolding out.

Charge?

Hey, hey, hey! No!

Put down the... Put down...!

Put the weapons down!

Put them down!

Put the guns down!

How's it going, Charge? Oh, yeah. Smooth as, sir.

Should have this clinic up and running in no time.

Then I guess all we're looking for

is... you know, doctors, nurses and... medicine.

Hopefully, those that haven't been scared off by insurgents

will come back once we get it rebuilt.

You'd wanna hope.

Now...

This intercom system's so old

they might as well stick up a wire between two coconuts.

Yeah, well, if it's got you stumped, RO...

It hasn't got me stumped. Just get the power on.

Cool drink? Yeah, right.

A new pet is exactly what I don't need.

It's just water. Yes, full of giardia.

And other nasty little parasites

that want to set up home in my intestinal tract.

No, thank you very much. RO!

Take no notice of RO, Zuraya. He's a little bit different.

Now, how do you say 'water' in pidgin?

'Wara'. 'Wara'.

Too easy.

Here you go. Oh!

Oh, what kept you?

Water? Ohh! I'd love one. Ta.

You'll be sorry.

Zuraya, how do you say, "You are very pretty"?

ET!

Uh... yu tumas naispela.

Yu tumas... Naispela.

Yu tumas naispela. That's spoken like a native.

Will you stop it? What? I'm just being friendly.

ET, you don't know how to be just friendly.

Ohh, that sounds like you're a bit jealous.

Well, get back to work.

OK, well, it's all done. Ready to go. Wanna do the honours?

Um... No. It might blow up.

Oh, it might...

Yes, we have power, people!

Take cover! Get out of there! Go, go, go!

Get out of the way!

ET!

OK? You OK?

Ma'am, I need you... Bilong me ples!

Ma'am, I need you to come with me.

BILONG ME PLES!

What's she saying? "My home. My home."

Ma'am, it's not safe.

Yeah, roger, Tampu Island. Charlie Oscar out.

Obviously, the insurgents

have renewed their operations on this island.

Against their own people. Why would they do that?

Because they accepted our help.

What's the casualty situation, Swain?

Sir, the crew are all fine.

A... dozen of the villagers need emergency hospital treatment.

And another 20 or so with superficial injuries.

The hospital on Tampu Island's been put on stand-by.

We're sitting ducks here.

So let's get this evacuation completed as soon as we can.

Sir.

Lieutenant Commander. It's good to see you.

Captain, what's going on? Everything's fine, mate.

There's my girl.

Kate! You look beautiful.

Sorry I haven't called.

I've been a bit busy. I understand, Captain.

I asked you a question, Captain.

The insurgents have established a base

on the south end of the island.

Now, the jungle's impenetrable by vehicle,

too slow by foot, so what we need to do

is borrow one of your RHIBs

so we can give them a surprise attack.

That's out of the question.

As you can see, we're in the middle of an evacuation here.

Lives come first.

So, 'Hammersley' can take, what, 100, 120?

Our lifeboat capacity limits us to 150.

150.

That's only about half this village.

You've seen what a small raiding party with a mortar can do.

Once you've gone, it's gonna be carnage.

Unless we stop it first.

And to do that, I need one RHIB.

Lieutenant Commander.

Yeah, I heard you, Captain.

Charge!

Once this mess is over... There'll be another mess.

Yeah, probably.

Here.

I've been practising what you taught me.

"Mate... store all skewer."

What?

Well, if they're having a barbecue, then, maybe, but...

..since they're stowing gear into the RHIB,

my guess'd be, "Make sure all is secure."

Yeah, that makes more sense.

Context often gives us content.

"Mate, do what we're told..."

"It sucks"?

Or something like that.

No, I reckon you got that one spot-on.

I'm impressed.

Lip reading, it's not that hard.

It's very useful when all you've got is a visual.

Sir, we're good to go.

Thank you, Sergeant.

Uh... store all skewer.

Sir?

Well, carry on.

Sir.

For your dreams.

For yours.

Be safe, yeah?

After the drop-off, rendezvous with us en route to Tampu.

Yes, boss.

Be careful, Buff. Aye, sir.

You didn't have a choice, sir.

I know that, X.

Hey. Hey.

Look, um...

..before you board 'Hammersley', we need to talk.

Yu tumas naispela.

Sorry?

Zuraya...

ET! Yep.

ET, last RHIB's about to leave.

Alright, we're coming. We're coming.

Uh... we'll talk later.

Alright. Easy.

What's his problem? Bad men.

They killed my people.

Alright. You're safe with us, alright?

Hey, man. You come here.

Except they've got big, rusty machetes and we've got nothing.

Yeah, you're right. Let's get out of here.

We're leaving. We're leaving.

You! You! Here!

We're going. We're going.

Easy, easy.

Man! You! Come over here!

Uh... excuse me, ma'am. This is for you.

Thank you. Drink up.

Boys! You thirsty?

Yep.

Recover the sea boat!

No, no, don't squirt it! Hey! I said don't squirt!

Hey! Don't squirt it!

Hey! Come back here!

You're gonna get me in trouble!

Bomber.

Thanks, RO.

Thank you. Thank you very much. Ah, RO.

How come ET's girlfriend gets a ride?

Uh... she's here as a translator and she knows these people.

Zuraya? Hey.

Look at Mr Smooth. He's going in for his move.

I think I might've... I've given you...

..I've given you the wrong idea.

Sorry.

Out in the open on the quarterdeck. Guy's shameless.

RO, you're needed on the bridge.

Who said?

I do. Go.

Aye, aye, Nav.

I thought you liked me.

I do. I do.

But not... not like that. I...

Zuraya, you're... you're a great girl.

Careful, Zuraya. ET here's got a girl in every port.

Zuraya, no, no, no...

What did you do that for?

Sir? The last of the evacuees are about to disembark.

Very good, X.

- Yeah, righto, just one more. - Buff.

This way, sir. Be careful.

Spider, you seen Zuraya?

No, last time I saw her, she was with you.

Buff.

You seen Zuraya? No, mate.

She gone?

Look.

Nikki, I was only ever trying to be friendly.

Well, I'm sure she'll get over you.

Well, that's funny, you know, 'cause I thought there was

meant to be solidarity amongst the sisterhood.

Listen up, team.

We've just received a signal from coalition headquarters.

Captain Roth's patrol has been ambushed

and sustained casualties.

We're the closest asset.

Charge, as soon as we've recovered the sea boat,

we'll be heading to their assistance.

Let's go. Sir, there's casualties?

We don't have any details. We don't know how bad.

Captain has the ship!

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Come in. Over.

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Radio check. Over.

Are they shooting at us?

This is Zulu Alpha Yankee.

OK. I got him.

We're pinned down and taking enemy fire

from an area near the rocky outcrop on top of the hill.

Lock on to those muzzle flares. Aye, sir.

They've got a machine gun nest we can't return fire on.

They're zeroing in on our position. We need help. Over.

Typhoon, aim at target! Papa 82, do you read me?

Situation critical. Over.

Typhoon. Engage. Firing!

Target destroyed, sir.

Nice shooting, navy.

What was that?

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Come in. Over.

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82. Come in. Over.

Oh, God.

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Do you copy? Over.

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Come in. Over.

Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Radio check. Over.

Been five minutes since our last contact.

What?

Well, in case anyone was wondering.

Papa 82, this is Zulu Alpha Yankee.

We took a grenade. The team leader is down.

We need urgent casevac.

We need urgent casevac. Over. Nav.

With this tide,

the nearest possible landing spot is Sambong Wharf, sir.

Tell them to head for Sambong, X.

We'll send an extraction team to meet them on the way.

Aye, sir. Zulu Alpha Yankee, this is Papa 82.

Head for Sambong Wharf. Over.

Excuse me, sir. Permission to lead the extraction team?

Sorry, X. I need you here.

But as senior officer, I feel it's my place... I need you here.

The boarding party is mine, sir.

This is way beyond our training.

I can't ask anyone to lead this, so I'm doing it myself.

Sir... I'm leaving you in command.

The ship's yours, X.

Buffer. Boss.

I'm leading the SAS extraction team.

Well, what have we got?

Here's Sambong Wharf.

The SAS will be following this route here.

We've arranged for a vehicle.

We'll travel to about here. The rest of the way, we're on foot.

We find them, get them back here ASAP.

How hard could that be?

Alright. From here on, we walk.

ET, what's the latest on the SAS?

They're making slow progress, but they're still on track.

Good. Let's go. Who's got the machetes?

Uh, we're navy, sir.

Alright. Stay close. Keep your eyes open.

Echo... 2, this is Papa... 26. Over.

Papa 82. Say again. I didn't read you. Over.

What's wrong? I don't know, boss.

Could be just the topography, could be the hardware.

You OK? Yep, I'm OK.

Alright. Hold on. I think my leg's stuck.

Give me your hand.

Ready? One, two...

Stop! Don't move.

Buffer, Spider, don't move an inch.

Why?

Grenade.

Echo 82, this is Papa 82. Over.

What are we gonna do now?

We try again.

Echo 82, this is Papa 82...

Just stay calm, Spider.

We'll have you out of here as soon as we can.

Pretty calm, sir, just a bit uncomfortable.

How do you expect me to find you a pillow out here, mate?

F1 grenade.

I see three of them on the wire.

Reckon that's plenty, sir.

What do you know about these, Buffer?

They go bang, you don't want to be around when they do.

Roger.

This is Romeo 82. Can you read me?

Any luck, ET?

Still dead, sir.

Alright, Buffer, I want you to release your grip on Spider.

Get back up there with ET and take cover.

Sir...

That's an order, Buffer.

Buff, I got the tree.

Buffer, that's an order.

Sir, you need to concentrate on disarming the grenades.

I've got a really good hold on him, and I'm not leaving.

You got room for one more there, sir?

ET.

I'm not hanging around up there to pick up the pieces, sir.

Alright.

But if we all get blown up,

you two are on bilge scrubbing duties for a month.

OK, one down...

..two to go.

How you travelling, Spider?

Leg's a bit numb, sir.

Now we know what we're doing,

these next two won't take as long.

No worries. I've got a good grip on him.

He's not going anywhere.

Dammit!

OK, trying again.

Nearly there.

That's number two safe.

Last one.

Argh!

Spider, what is it? I got a cramp in my leg.

Keep still. Spider, keep still.

I... I can't.

Buff, I can't. I can't stay still.

Spider. Buff, I can't! It hurts.

Keep still! Argh!

I gotta move!

It's armed! Go, go, go!

Everyone OK?

Yeah.

Spider?

Tell everyone you're here, why don't you?

How are they?

Captain's got a head injury. He's got a gunshot wound.

You're gonna be OK, Jim.

Lost two others. Had to leave them.

ET.

We've gotta move before this place is swarming with hostiles.

Let's go.

We can radio 'Hammersley' when we get back to the truck.

Alright. They're here.

Get us as close as you can!

Oh! Nearly there, Jim.

How is he? He's gone.

Echo 82, this is Papa 82.

We're sending RHIBs for your wounded. Over.

Roger that, Papa 82.

One of the wounded is now deceased. Over.

Roger. Out.

Let's go! Go, go, go!

Papa 82, boss wants X to know

that Captain Roth is conscious - over.

Copy that, Echo 82. It's good news. Over.

I'll wait here. You get these men down to the RHIBs.

Come back and get us. Aye, sir.

Go, go, go!

Come on, sir. Let's get out of here!

We're sitting ducks here, Captain. Gotta go.

Let's go!

Get them out of there. Get them out of there now.

Boss?

Boss?

Swaino, get that RHIB in here! The captain's been hit!

OK. Got him. We got him. Got him.

Come on, get him in!

Go, go, go!

He's got a shrapnel wound to his left thigh.

He's unconscious. He's lost a lot of blood.

I can barely find a pulse, ma'am.

He needs emergency treatment now.

OK. Roger that, Swain.

Alright. Is the chopper on its way?

No. It's Commander Marshall.

Sir, Lieutenant Commander Flynn has been critically injured.

He requires an immediate medivac.

I'm sorry, X, but Samaru's going to hell in a hand basket.

The insurgents have launched a major offensive

against the capital,

and all resources are committed to a full-scale evacuation.

Sir, if he doesn't get to a hospital ASAP, he could die.

There is no available helicopter.

Sir, this is a ma...

If I could get in a chopper, I'd come and get him myself.

Just get him to the HMAS 'Melbourne'.

That's his only hope. Yes, sir.

I'll notify Fleet Command.

Until further notice, you are the CO of 'Hammersley'.

Godspeed, Kate.

OK, Nav, I want you to plot a course to the HMAS 'Melbourne'.

The fastest course. Yes, ma'am.

RO, I want you to get the doctor from the 'Melbourne' online.

He can advise Swain. Yes, ma'am.

Nav, you have the ship. I have the ship, ma'am.

Put him down here. Down.

OK.

We're going to need field dressings, lots of them.

And can we clear some space here? We need room to work.

All of you, back to work.

If you wanna help the boss, let Swain and Bomber do their job.

Swain, I'll be on the bridge. Yes, ma'am.

Got the senior medical officer from HMAS 'Melbourne'.

Thank you.

Uh, this is Petty Officer Coxswain Chris Blake

on HMAS 'Hammersley' - over.

Swain, this is Dr Hennessy.

What is the status of your patient?

Sir, I have two patients.

One with a shrapnel wound to the left leg.

He's lost a lot of blood.

The other with a wound to the head and loss of consciousness.

Nav, chuck that for us, will you?

I'm going to cut down through here,

so get ready to raise the bandages, OK?

And raise the pressure.

Oh, God!

OK, and in there.

Swain, do you consider

Commander Flynn's blood loss to be critical?

Yes, sir. There's a lot of blood. He's lost a lot of blood.

Is someone there?

Can you dispose of this? Sure.

And good work.

Ma'am.

The doctor from HMAS 'Melbourne'

said it was safer if we leave the shrapnel in.

He says if we try and remove it, he could bleed out. So...

There's really nothing more we can do here.

We'll rendezvous with the 'Melbourne'

in just over an hour,

so better get yourself a cup of tea, Swain.

No, I'm right, ma'am... Please.

Go get yourself a brew.

Oh, and, ma'am, um...

..Captain Roth...

..he's suffered a concussion

and he's gonna need a scan when we get home, but...

..he's gonna be OK.

Thank you, Swain.

Don't you die.

Please.

Hey.

Hey.

What happened?

Have you been awake for long?

Not long.

I take it this isn't heaven?

No.

Where are my men?

They're resting, which is what you should be doing.

Jim, three of your men, they didn't make it.

I'm so sorry.

How did he...? Saving you.

Will he be OK? I hope so.

You, uh... You really need to take it easy.

You've got a head injury.

I'm meant to be with my men.

Yeah.

What are you doing in the garbage room?

Oh.

Did you see Zuraya harassed by insurgents

after the mortar attack on the clinic?

Uh, yeah. Why?

Did she tell you that they killed her family?

She said they killed her people.

Her mother, brother and father?

She didn't... She didn't say that.

Did you tell her that she'd be safe with you?

With... With, uh... Um... It's "with us".

And did you kiss her? What?

Did you? OK, look, Nikki...

Look, after the mortar attack happened...

I'll take that as a yes.

She kissed me. And I tried to explain. I did, Nikki.

Well, you obviously did a terrific job.

OK.

Zuraya, why didn't you get off at Tampu?

Tampu is not safe. No, it is safe.

No. Bad men are everywhere.

Oh, you're not going to get an argument from me on that one.

You have to tell the X. What? Me?

She's only here because of you.

The 'Melbourne's got the best medical facilities in the fleet.

He'll be OK. I'll keep an eye on him.

Where are you going?

We're swapping ships.

I'm not sure what they want us to do yet.

Events are moving so quickly.

So I guess this is goodbye for a while.

Alright. You, um... you look after yourself.

You too.

Fleet Command confirmed you as CO.

Acting CO.

This is still Mike Flynn's ship.

It's a vote of confidence.

Congratulations.

It's not exactly how I imagined getting my first command.

Life rarely works out how we imagine.

Uh, ma'am.

We're set to go. OK. How is he?

Same.

Two, three, lift.

Excuse me, ma'am. Not now, ET.

Uh, ma'am... Not now!

'Hammersley', this is 'Melbourne'.

Boat transfer, my port side. Over.

Hell of a way to leave the ship.

He'll be back.

ET, you wanted to speak to me before?

Yes, ma'am.

Um... we have a passenger.

Zuraya, I am aware that you helped us with the evacuation

and for that, we are very grateful,

but stowing away aboard an Australian warship

is a very serious matter

and until we decide what's to be done,

I'm confining you to guest quarters.

You understand? Yes.

I'm... I'm sorry.

Buffer, you take her to Austere.

Ma'am, can we... ET, you heard the boss.

This way, ma'am.

ET, tell me that you did nothing to encourage her in any way

to stow away aboard this ship.

I didn't.

Look, she says her family were victims of the insurgents.

She is scared for her life.

Did she tell you this before or after she stowed away?

She told me after, ma'am.

Right, I'll inform NAVCOM. You get back to work.

Ma'am, for what it's worth... Mm?

..I believe her.

Lieutenant, I don't know why you're calling me about this.

I thought that I should keep you informed.

The Australian Navy does not accede

to the demands of stowaways

and seeing that you're still in Samaruan waters,

you'll take her back to Tampu Island posthaste

and then resume your course to home.

Yes, sir. And Lieutenant?

Sir? As CO, you should've made the call.

Yes, sir.

But that's what leadership requires -

that you step up to the plate

that you make the hard decisions,

that you trust yourself.

9 times out of 10, they'll be the right ones.

Yes, sir.

Is there any word on Lieutenant Commander Flynn?

Last report, he was still in surgery, alright?

Now, fair winds, Kate.

Thank you, sir.

Miss.

Where are you taking me?

Home, miss.

Tampu?

Yes, miss. That's not my home.

Zuraya, we are repatriating you

in accordance with our legal obligations.

ET has said that you hold fears for your safety.

Yes, missus.

Well, our intelligence reports tell us

that Tampu is still free from any rebel activity

and is likely to remain so.

Yes, missus. Thank you, missus.

My name is Kate.

Yes, missus.

Swain.

Ma'am.

Zuraya, you're free to apply to the Australian Government

for refugee status if you so desire.

This incident, it won't be held against you.

By then, I will be with my family, missus.

With your family?

I thought... In heaven, missus.

This is not right.

Do you think we should take everyone

who puts their hands up or just the pretty ones?

ET?

Excuse me.

I see them, I see them.

Papa 82, this is Sierra 82. We've got company. Over.

Thought they said this place was safe.

Evidently a stuff-up.

Papa 82, this is Sierra 82. Do you copy? Over.

Sierra 82, this is Papa 82.

You are to abort your landing and get back here. Over.

That's a negative, RO.

We also have an armed hostile in the water.

We're in urgent need of assistance. Over.

Ma'am?

Yeah, I heard them, RO.

What would you like me to tell them, ma'am?

Tell them to hold their position.

Ma'am? Tell them to hold their position.

Sierra 82, this is Papa 82. Hold your position.

I repeat - hold your position. Over.

What's he saying?

"You killed my brother. You pay money."

$20,000!

I think I got that.

Um, ma'am, he says we killed his brother

and we owe him $20,000.

Over.

Sierra 82, be ready to move when you see a clear path.

Over. Standing by, ma'am. Over.

What's he saying now?

Zuraya?

He wants me.

Boss, he's just added Zuraya to his wish list.

Over.

Boss?!

Well, that won't be happening. Stand by. Over.

This is Australian warship.

Clear your craft or we will fire upon you.

I repeat - clear your craft or we will fire upon you.

Buffer, close up the .50 cal on the starboard side.

Yes, boss.

X, are you serious about firing on them?

If that's what it takes.

What about the rules of engagement?

I am aware of our obligations, Nav,

but right now my priority is to protect my crew.

What do you reckon she's gonna do?

No idea, but we'd better be ready.

Tell your captain I will go with them.

That way, they will let you go.

No! I don't think so, miss.

You come! Hurry up!

Yes, he will let you go if I go with them.

Zuraya, you are staying here.

Please tell her. Enough people have been hurt already.

G3, stood to aim at target!

Papa 82, this is Sierra 82.

Boss, Zuraya's offering to go with them.

She says it'll defuse the situation.

Seems like a pretty good solution to me.

She's kind of insisting, ma'am.

She says she can talk her way out of trouble.

Be the neatest political solution -

everyone walks away safe.

Put her on, Swain.

Yes, ma'am.

Zuraya, can you hear me? Yes, missus.

Why are you doing this?

These are my people. This is my home.

From what I see, they intend to harm you.

I don't think so, missus.

Zuraya, I want you to answer one question for me

and I want your word that you will answer it truthfully.

Understood?

Yes, missus.

Did these people or did they not kill your family?

The truth, Zuraya.

Did they kill your family? Yes or no?

No, missus. They didn't.

That settles that.

Thank you, Zuraya.

Do you reckon they'll stick to their word, boss?

I have no idea.

Sierra 82, be ready to move. Over.

Ma'am, if they are not gonna do her any harm,

then we can insist on escorting her somewhere safe.

Over. That won't be necessary, ET.

Negative, ma'am. I insist!

That is a negative, ET.

Ma'am, ET's got a point.

If you could see these guys up close and personal...

She's coming with us, gentlemen.

Roger that.

"Forgive me, Father."

Boss? That was the prayer she said before she answered my question.

You don't ask for forgiveness for telling the truth.

You think she was lying?

Well, they slaughtered her family

and I believe given the chance they'll do the same to her.

This is Australian warship.

Clear your craft or we will fire upon you.

Repeat - clear your craft or we will fire upon you.

Get ready.

Buffer, I want one short burst from the .50 cal

20 degrees right of the craft blocking our RHIB.

.50 cal, one short burst

20 degrees right of the craft blocking our RHIB.

Engage!

Go, go! Get in! Go! Go!

Train the Typhoon on their leader.

He's standing in the boat.

The next shot will be aimed directly at your craft.

Do you understand?

Just give me one excuse

and I will blow you out of the water.

Sierra 82, move.

It's all good, boss.

Nice work, boss.

See ya, ET!

Well, you still kissed her.

Look, I told you, she...

Do you know how long it's been? I haven't looked at another woman.

Oh. Alright, so I've looked.

But that's all I've done. OK.

No, I know how long it's been.

All I'm saying is it's not natural, OK?

You can't expect me to be Superman.

See you later.

Mike's in intensive care.

Now, apparently everything went well,

but the next 24 to 48 hours will be critical.

That's good news. Yeah, it is.

They won't know if there's any permanent damage

until he wakes up.

So... how'd it feel?

Sir? First command.

It's something that I've dreamed of for years, sir.

But not like this, hey? No.

Well, Mike obviously thought you could do the job.

Really?

When he went with the extraction team,

left you in charge.

I mean, Mike wouldn't have done that

unless he felt that 'Hammersley' was in good hands.

Now, regarding your... stowaway situation.

I've sent a report about that, sir. I know. I read it.

Fairly unorthodox.

Yeah. Mm.

But a good result.

Hey. You're back home.

I just had a CT scan. Everything's fine.

No, that's great.

Sorry I didn't call.

Oh, that's OK. I understand.

So, um...

You here to see Mike? Yeah.

We had fun, Kate.

Keep in touch, hey?

What do you mean?

When you and Mike were in the wardroom...

..I wasn't asleep, I saw you.

I have enormous respect for Lieutenant Commander Flynn...

It's OK, Smudge.

I don't get all hung up

on these fraternisation rules like you navy guys.

I wish you all the very best.