Stranded
Authors Note1: Breaking with tradition I am posting the first chapter of this story before I am far enough ahead to pad it so we have quick releases. I know I normally don't do this but as I haven't posted anything to my normal sites in ages I feel the need to do so.
Also, I will not be posting to Wattpad as this story is more adult themed than normal.
Authors Note 2: As the Fuller House series ended before the 2020 Pandemic happened and by the timeline, it didn't "happen" there. As such I am writing this as if there was never a global pandemic. You don't have to like that, it's just how I'm choosing to tell my story (after all we all lived it why write about it).
Author Note 3: Here is the cast gallery Stranded
Final Note: Until I have the story ready to fully post this story will only be here.
Prologue: Rough Time at Sea
~ Friday May 14th, 2021 ~
It was a beautiful Friday morning just one week past the biggest life change in Jackson Fuller and Ramona Gibbler's short existence. The pair were recently graduated, high school seniors. After what seemed like 18 very long years and 13 years of schooling the pair were done with the first part of their lives. Ramona was enrolled at a college in New York that specialized in performing arts and she couldn't wait to show the East Coast what she had to offer. Her mother and father had gifted her with this trip and she and several of her friends were all checked in and making their way up the gangplank behind the baggage handler.
Over the past few years, Ramona's circle of friends had grown. Surprisingly some of the first girls she tried to make friends with are now some of her closest friends. Rocki Mahan is her bestie ever since Lola Wong moved away. The two are still close and remain in contact but see each other only every so often. As it is Rocki is not on this trip as she had to report to her College as the Volleyball Coach of her school was having a summer training session and as Rocki was on a full scholarship she had no choice but to go and miss out on the cruise with the others.
"This way ladies." The baggage handler states as he pushes the luggage cart to the elevator. The hostess that greeted them at the check-in point had informed the young man what floor and room numbers the girls were occupying. Once their luggage was loaded on the cart they made their way up the plank and to their destination.
Sienna Logan was bringing up the rear following her best friend Corissa "Coco" Davis. The girls were wearing brand new sundresses, matching sun visor style hats, and dark sunglasses. Sienna's cascading long blonde hair was down past her shoulder blades while Coco's bright red locks were down the small of her back. Right behind Ramona Chelsey Kirkland was following her roommate for the two-week cruise. She was wearing a strapless green summer dress, black strappy sandals, and dark sunglasses. Her long chestnut brown hair was currently in a ponytail and stopped just under her shoulders.
"So... why is Jackson here again?" Sienna asks noting their associate several feet behind them carrying his own bags.
"It was my dad's suggestion to his mother," Ramona states as she looks at her somber-looking surrogate brother.
Ramona felt bad for Jackson as this trip was not his idea at all. He had hoped to go to Florida and spend some time with Rocki before they had to part ways for the year. She felt even worse as she knew for the past month that Rocki was planning to break off their relationship to focus on her studies, making new friends, and meeting new people. While she wasn't planning to date she wanted to keep her options open and she didn't want to lead Jackson on should she meet someone else. Ramona's father wasn't sure about letting his only recently 18-year-old daughter go off on a cruise without any kind of supervision. As DJ Hale had not yet come up with an idea for Jackson's graduation gift when the girls were planning the trip Fernando suggested to DJ and Steve that they should gift Jackson with a trip on the same cruise.
Jackson was surprised by the gift and while not upset to be going on a cruise he quickly realized by the expression on Ramona's face that she was less than enthusiastic about his presence on her trip.
As soon as she saw the ticket and the announcement was made she exited the kitchen via the back hallway. She made a hasty retreat to her room and flopped on the bed. She wasn't so juvenile that she broke into a fit or cried buckets of tears over the situation. She just screamed into her pillow in frustration and let it go at that.
A knock on the door alerted her that one, she had forgotten to close her door, and two, she was now looking at her surrogate brother, Jackson Fuller.
"I didn't know they were going to do this." Jackson squarely informs Ramona.
"I know." Ramona states for the record.
"I just can't believe that they are sending you along as a chaperone," Ramona states in frustration.
"Listen, based on everything you've told us about the cruise ship it won't be hard for me not to be around you," Jackson states. "I'll keep to myself and you and the girls can go flirt, lounge about, and do everything you wanted to. I will just do the same but in different parts of the ship."
"Really?" Ramona asks. She knows that her father expects Jackson to babysit her during their vacation.
"Really. You're 18 Ramona. Unless I see something I don't like... like a guy not taking no for an answer, you won't even know I'm about, and even then it's not like I'll be out looking for you to make sure you're not in trouble." Ramona stood up, walked over to Jackson, and hugged him.
"Ok... I guess you can come with me then." Ramona says with a smile. Jackson gives her a plutonic kiss on her forehead before he went to his room to start planning what he was going to take on his trip.
Sienna and Coco were the first to reach their shared room and have the luggage deposited so that they could begin unpacking before their departure in less than half an hour. Chelsey and Ramona were their next-door neighbors. The two rooms were quite spacious with dual beds, plenty of space to store their belongings, and a full bathroom. Ramona and Chelsey finished stowing their belongings and Chelsey immediately went into the bathroom as she wanted to change out of her underwear and into her brand new bikini. Once behind closed doors the young Latina carefully places her dress on top of the toilet seat lid, Chelsey unfastens the clasp of her simple white bra and places it atop her dress. She then pulls the sides of her bikini-style panties and slips out of them one leg at a time.
Once naked she takes a moment to look herself over. Last night in anticipation of this day she took a long soak in her bathtub. Once her body was soaked she coated her legs and shaved them so they were silky smooth. Next, she drained the tub and turned on the shower to rinse her body. She then shaved under her arms and lastly trimmed the hairs around her pussy until she was completely bare. After looking over her body in the mirror she collects her bikini bottoms and slips into them. She had Brazilian-style string bikini bottoms with a matching bandeau-style top. The bikini was a variety of blues from sky-blue to dark blue in various patterns. Chelsey intended to walk about the ship upon their departure after which if the waters were calm she would start enhancing her natural tan.
While her cabinmate was in the bathroom Ramona likewise took off her sundress and underwear and put on her brand new bikini as well. She had bought a two-piece bikini called a Banana Moon two-piece suit. It was turquoise imitating an under-the-sea look with various flora found under the sea on the bikini top and panties. She then puts her dress back on and collects her sunglasses. She had purchased a pair of Sevilla Cat Eye style Tortoise Sunglasses. She had not yet bought a sunhat but should she choose to she knows that there will be plenty of opportunities to do so. Sienna and Coco knocked on their friend's door just as the pair were collecting their deck bags. They were now dressed and wearing simple flip-flops when their friends knocked on the door.
"Ready?" Sienna cheerfully asks from the hallway.
"All set," Chelsey informs the blonde girl.
"Let's go topside then." Corissa states.
"Lead the way, Sienna," Ramona says motioning for Sienna to head for the elevator. Ramona closes the door behind her and the quartet head for the elevator to the main deck.
"Out of curiosity, where is Jackson's room?" Sienna asks since she overheard him with a different floor number.
"He's three decks above us," Ramona tells the trio. She and Jackson had looked over the room layout and while she didn't tell anyone beforehand. They don't know why whoever paid for the room went all out on him but they paid for a Verandah cabin but they did.
"Shall we have him join us before he has to forget we exist?" Chelsey asks.
What her friends don't know is that she plans to spend quite a bit of time on this trip getting to know Mr. Fuller. Ramona informed Chelsey first that Jackson was joining them on the trip. She didn't care for the most part until Ramona followed up with the fact that one Rocki Mahan had just broken up with Jackson before departing for Florida. With that new information Chelsey hoped to take advantage of the time she had with Jackson to get better acquainted. Until now she couldn't even entertain the notion of a possible relationship with Jackson as Rocki, while not as clingy as some girlfriends were downright scary when any woman even showed an inkling of trying to turn Jackson's head. With Rocki out of the picture and Chelsey attending community college, she planned to spend as much of her free time with one Jackson Fuller.
"We might as well," Sienna says as the doors to the elevator open. She allows her friends to enter first and once in the lift she enters, takes her spot beside Chelsey who presses the button for Jackson's floor. The ride is quick and the doors open in no time. Chelsey's pulse is racing as they near the door number that Ramona told her. She tries her best not to look too anxious or move too quickly least she gives her true intentions away.
Chelsey reaches the cabin a step ahead of the others and knocks three times on the door. The door opens inward and Chelsey finds herself face to face with a rather alluring older woman. The woman in question was a good three inches taller than she was, fair complexion, the same straight brown hair coloring as herself, blue eyes, and a very slim profile, slimmer than her own. In her mind, Chelsey wonders if actress Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things is moonlighting as a cruise steward to get away from it all. That is how closely this woman resembles the famous actress.
"Excuse me please." The woman requests. Chelsey was so busy sizing the woman up that she missed that she was carrying some items and was wearing the uniform of the cruise liner crew. Chelsey says nothing but steps out of the woman's way.
"If you need anything ring the number I gave you and ask for me personally." The woman says to Jackson before departing.
"I will Clara, thank you," Jackson says as he approaches the door and is surprised when he sees the four ladies standing at his door. "Ladies, this is a surprise," Jackson says making his way to the chair in his very spacious.
"Oh my... GAWWWD... how... how did you rate a suite?" Sienna asks stepping into Jackson's cabin uninvited.
"Please, won't you come in?" Jackson sarcastically states to Sienna as she looks about his cabin gobsmacked. The others enter as they don't want to make a spectacle of themselves.
"To answer your question Sienna, it was a gift. I didn't ask for a Verandah suite but since I never look a gift horse in the mouth..."
Chelsey and Ramona were amazed by how large this cabin was. It had a separate living space from the sleeping space. As it was a Verandah Jackson had access to the port side balcony. Ramona saw two deck chairs in the closet beside the sliding door to the outside.
"Someone must really like you, Jackson," Corissa says having looked about the room from her spot near the hallway door.
"I guess so. If you don't mind my asking, what brings you to my floor? I thought I was supposed to stay away from your group."
"Uhhhh... Ohhh, I thought we might go to the main deck for the casting off. You know, in case Ramona's father is on the dock watching through binoculars to see if you're with us keeping us safe." Chelsey states after fumbling for the words.
"I guess I can do that for you. Once we're far enough from the pier you can scatter to the four winds. I was planning to check out the forward pool area on the main deck just so you don't think I would be following you all around.
"That's fine." Ramona begins. "Chelsey and I were going to work on our tans."
"Sienna and I brought our bags as well. Why don't we go get our spots and then we can go wave goodbye and then return to our spots."
"Sounds like a plan then," Jackson says clasping his hands together as the ladies make their way for his door.
~ Wednesday May 19th, 2021 19:02 hrs ~
"You have got to be kidding me!" Daniella Delgado yells in frustration at the poor young woman behind the guest relations desk.
Daniella was a very striking woman standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall. She looks very young despite the fact she recently turned 40. She has a very voluptuous figure inherited from her very beautiful Columbian ancestry. Jackson has heard many rumblings that Miss D could be actress Sofia Vergara's twin sister (her body double for sure) Daniella is a teacher at Bayview High School and is part of the History/World Civilization department. She teaches Juniors and Seniors US History. This is the first "special" vacation she has taken since she graduated college at 22. After a nice trip to Jamaica, she went to work on her Master's Degree right away. Her goal was to get her Doctorate before she was 42. She probably could have gotten it by 40 but she had a few family issues come up that stalled her progress. Speaking of family the other thing she inherited from them was their fiery tempers.
"I'm sorry miss... but we are completely booked. I'm sure something will open up when we reach the first port but until then there is nothing I can do." The young woman stated in a panicked tone. This was the part of the job she truly hated. Apparently, she and her boyfriend were on the outs and the angry Columbian woman wanted another cabin, something the poor woman behind the computer could not provide.
"Miss Delgado?" A voice called out cutting into the tense scene playing out on the main deck. The woman turned and came face to face with a young man she had seen almost every day over the past nine months of her life.
"Jackson... Jackson Fuller, what are you doing here?" Daniella asks her former student. She hasn't answered right away and she quickly realizes it is because she knows the answer, she was just frazzled that she didn't see it staring right at her. "Duh... you're on vacation."
"A better question would be what are you doing at Guest Relations Miss D?" Jackson asks. Having called her by her initial Jackson sees her cover her eyes and sigh in an exasperated tone. Being a young, hormonal teenage male Jackson quickly looks at Miss "DD" Delgado's ample breasts encased in what looks like a shimmering silver silk-like blouse and a knee-length black floral print dress. All of the students were aware that Miss D's first name was Daniella and while some referred to her as DD (Dee Dee) because of the initials the young men that spent most of the class leering at her voluptuous form called her that in reference to her gargantuan sized tits. While Jackson was not as crass as the majority of the guys in his school, he was human and occasionally had moments of weakness (like right now) and drank in her super sexy form.
Daniella tells Jackson her sob story in her vain attempt to gain sympathy from the desk clerk. She had boarded the cruise at the same port that Jackson had but she was traveling with her boyfriend. The past four days have been amazing, or so Daniella thought until her boyfriend said that he wasn't feeling well and was going back to their cabin to lie down. That was almost an hour ago and Daniella decided she wasn't having fun dancing knowing that her boyfriend was ill. So she brought him some 7up and some sea sick pills but when she opened her cabin door she didn't find her boyfriend lying down on the bed. She found a girl half her age laying on her bed, her legs spread wide and her boyfriend telling the young woman how beautiful she was and how she was the most amazing lover he had ever been with.
Jackson couldn't believe there was a man lucky enough to be in a relationship with a woman as amazing as Daniella and cheat on her with a younger girl. He didn't know what this girl looked like but based on most of the female staff he has seen (the girl behind the clerk included) most of them paled in comparison to DD.
Daniella was hoping her sob story would gain her extra sympathy from the girl behind the desk and she would magically make a room that she could occupy for the remainder of her trip appear. Unfortunately, it did not.
"I think I have a solution Miss D," Jackson says interjecting himself into the situation. "Miss, can you please call..." But before Jackson can tell her who to specifically contact the woman behind the desk sees someone that can help with what she suspected was coming.
"Ah, Monica. Can you come here please?" The clerk calls over the passing steward.
"NO!" Daniella says seeing the young woman in question. "Not only no but, HELL NOOO!" Daniella screams as she sees the clerk in question. "That is the bitch that ruined my trip!"
Jackson saw the girl in question and quickly sized her up. Monica Sanchez was Mexican by birth (he would later learn) and had a dark tan from all the time she spent in sunny locals. She was short, just 5 foot 1 inches tall, and very slim. Jackson noted that for her small stature she had nice tits for her frame and a generous backside. However, at that moment the young Latina looked like she was the offspring of Albinos as she went very pale upon seeing Jackson's old history teacher again.
"Miss, can you please page Clara Carpenter," Jackson says handing the woman Clara's card. He couldn't help but chuckle to himself as the poor pale-looking employee made a hasty retreat from the situation.
Clara happily arrived at the Guest Relations desk and after Jackson explained his suggestion the Caucasian girl followed Daniella back to her cabin where the two quickly packed up her belongings and with a bit of despondence made their way to Jackson's Verandah.
"If you told me a week ago that I would be sleeping with one of my students..."
"Former students," Jackson reminds the older woman as she walks through his doorway. "And you're not sleeping with me, you're sleeping in my room." Jackson clarifies as Clara follows the woman in. Once both women are inside he closes the door behind them. The forty-year-old teacher is suddenly in awe of the cabin she has walked into.
"Madre Dios!" The sexy Columbian states taking in the size of the cabin.
"As you can see, the rooms are separated by a door so we will both have our privacy. We can knock on the door to make sure the other is decent before crossing to the bathroom."
Daniella mumbles something as she is still taking in the reality of this cabin. "Is the couch a fold-out?" Daniella asks.
"Yes, it is." Clara states and shows the pair how to transform the couch into a bed.
"This will do nicely." Daniella states.
"It would if you were sleeping here. However I want you to take the bedroom, I'll take the couch." Jackson insists. He is a gentleman after all and knows that she probably has some self-esteem issues as she was dumped for a woman that doesn't look any older than his traveling companions.
"What... no. I... I can't."
"Yes, you can. The bedding has been changed and there is plenty of room for your clothes as I only have my things in the closet and dresser closest to the bathroom. Please, you've had a rough day and you deserve something nice." Jackson says.
Realizing the older woman will not win this and that she will just continue to argue for a good while Clara takes the woman's bags into the bedroom and places them on the bed. Defeated Daniella Delgado heads into the bedroom to put her clothes away and make herself at home until they reach the Port of Haiti.
"Well, that settles that," Jackson says as he heads to the linen closet to pull out two pillows for himself.
Daniella closes the door and Jackson makes himself comfortable until a short while later Clara opens the door. "She's in the bathroom washing up. She says you can get your night things and she once she is done the two of you can change places and you can get cleaned up." Clara informs Jackson.
"Thank you for all your help tonight," Jackson says standing up. He folds the bed up for the time being so DD can make herself comfortable while he showers.
"It's not a problem. I'm just glad that this happened tonight and not tomorrow as it's my day off.
"Any plans?" Jackson casually asks the older woman. Clara was a good seven inches shorter than he was but as he had kicked off his shoes and she was still in hers the size difference was only about four inches right now.
"I usually go dancing Thursday night as we get to the first port early Friday and I go shopping for friends and family. We are only there until 5 PM and then we set sail for the second port."
"Well, if possible would you consider having dinner with me Friday?" Jackson asks the older woman. He knows his chances are slim but he has to try.
"Going out on dates with passengers is generally discouraged..." Clara begins, "but not a company policy. I would love to meet you for dinner, and maybe some dancing?" Clara teases before asking the younger man.
"I look forward to it. Why don't you swing by my cabin and I will escort you to dinner."
After leaving Jackson, Clara's face broke out into a huge smile. The thin Caucasian woman had a great poker face as she led Jackson to believe she was going to say no. While Clara is hit on so much on these cruises she normally doesn't mingle much with the men onboard. She has had her heart broken by so many men that say they are single (much like Daniella's boyfriend) but then turns out to be dating or married. Jackson is a breath of fresh air. Not only is he single but he has been very kind, considerate, and a real gentleman. Clara knows that he has four female travel companions but they are all doing their own thing. Clara knows that the girl she came face-to-face with when she first met Jackson has designs on the young man but so far she has not made any advances on Jackson other than occasionally separating from her group to spend fleeting moments with the young man.
Clara leaves, not wanting to overstay her welcome, and heads to the Guest Relations desk to let them know the situation is resolved for the moment. She knows that poor Melody must be waiting for her to come back with good news and hopefully avoid having to deal with the fiery Columbian woman again. Daniella had been very talkative while Clara helped her unpack her belongings. Clara did her best to follow the conversation and focus on what she was being told but occasionally her mind would drift to the bed in front of her and imagine what it would be like to be on her back on this super comfy bed with Jackson Fuller naked above her. That image would fuel her fantasy for the next twenty-four hours.
~ Friday May 21st 20:27 hrs ~
"For a woman so fit she is deceptively heavy." Clara Carpenter grunts as she helps her date for the night carry Daniella Delgado back to the room she shares with Jackson Fuller.
"You're not kidding. It must be all the alcohol in her system." Jackson says from the other side of DD.
"Or the weight of her tits," Clara mumbles under her breath so Jackson can't hear her. The night was going heavenly as far as she was concerned.
Clara had a fun day out shopping at the port like she normally did every other week. Today's trip however had a specific purpose. While the fashions onboard the cruise liner were nice and she got a discount as an employee she wanted something that wasn't on board so there would be fewer chances of another woman having the same dress. It took the better part of the morning and past noon but she finally found a beautiful strapless dress that would be the envy of many of the women on the cruise.
As requested she met Jackson at his cabin. It made the most sense as his cabin was closer to the dining area they would be going to as the employee cabins (at least her groups) were further down. Upon returning to the ship she showered and went to the salon as she had scheduled an appointment to get her hair styled. It wasn't going to be anything too fancy, so it wouldn't take too long. She arrived at his room at 6 PM in her beautiful dress, in 3-inch heels, and her hair and makeup professionally applied. Jackson opened the door when she knocked and he froze in place at the lovely vision before him. He was glad he had suggested the formal dining area for their dinner date. Clara was dressed to the nines and was a show-stopping sight to behold. While she maintained her calm demeanor Clara was just as taken aback at how well Jackson filled out his formal attire. While his jacket was loose enough it was currently unbuttoned so she could see his white dress shirt pressing against his chest. She had seen him shirtless during her duties about the ship. The younger man looked very dashing in formal wear. Locking his cabin Jackson offered the sexy older woman his arm and they made their way to the dining area.
For dinner, the pair ate a light meal of Lobster, salad, and wine. Despite Jackson being under age Clara had ordered two glasses and gave Jackson one to sample. She wasn't trying to get him drunk, she just wanted him a little loose. Jackson quickly realized he much preferred the taste of wine to beer. The pair ate, drank, then made their way to the dance floor. The songs were quick and the pair enjoyed their time together. Daniella eventually bumped into the pair and they danced together drawing a crowd of onlookers as the two gorgeous women danced with the handsome younger man.
Everything was fine until Daniella caught sight of her cheating boyfriend. The scoundrel wasn't alone either. He had his young harlot with him. She was adorned in a fancy dress that DD knew was from the dress shop as she had seen the dress while perusing the shop earlier today. He had not seen her and that just infuriated the spurned girlfriend as he flaunted his affection for the little tramp in public. Daniella excused herself and ordered a series of very hard liquor drinks. Jackson and Clara had no idea what she ordered nor how many she ingested but when she eventually returned she was super loose and dancing like a maniac. She politely requested Jackson's presence from Clara informing the younger woman she wanted to make a spectacle in front of her Ex using Jackson. It would all be for show she told the pair. Clara reluctantly complied, as did Jackson (honestly, would guy could say no to DD).
DD went over to the band and made a request. The music changed to a very sexy dance number and Jackson led DD to the center of the floor and the two began to dance. As far as Jackson was concerned this style of dancing was like having sex with your clothes on in front of a massive audience. Their bodies were so close, separated only by cloth, his cock was engorged and throbbing as it would occasionally press against DD's sex. If the contact bothered her Jackson couldn't tell as her eyes gave nothing away. Jackson had fortunately learned a lot of dance styles over the last two years with Rocki and this was one. They had only done this in front of people one time and it was at a dance club that only a few of their classmates frequented. Jackson spun around with DD and it came to the part where he placed his hand firmly at the small of her back and mustering all of his strength dipped her back. The clothing gods must have worked overtime as somehow her dress contained her succulent breasts but they definitely moved towards her face when she was arched back.
During the spin, Daniella caught her Ex glaring at her making what she imagined was a spectacle of herself with this young buck. She saw that Monica was trying to pull him away but he couldn't help but stare at them. Recovering from the dip Daniella draws Jackson's face to her and gave the young man a super sexy kiss. Daniella allowed herself to go with the moment and sent her tongue into Jackson's mouth. The two were literally swapping spit on the dance floor to the cheers of many men that wanted live vicariously through Jackson and the women that wished they were in Daniella's spot.
Clara was torn by the scene playing out in front of her. She could see that Daniella's plan was working as the Ex-boyfriend was fuming and finally let her co-worker pull him from the room to go vent his frustrations (probably on her). Eventually, the two break off their kiss and make their way back to Clara.
"Thhhh... thank... you... for lend... uhhh lending meh... me your date." Daniella says to Clara. The cruise ship worker can't tell if Daniella was out of breath or succumbing to the effects of the alcohol in her system. Daniella wobbles to her seat where another rum drink is waiting for her. As she ingests the one in her hand a gentleman brings her another and DD quickly downs it as well. Truth be told she can't believe she just made out with one of her most recent students and the guilt was weighing on her a bit.
Jackson senses that the vultures are moving in on DD and asks Clara to help him take the inebriated teacher back to their cabin.
"Well, looks like someone partied a little too hardy." A voice says to the trio as they are making their way to the elevator.
"Sienna. How are you and the girls doing this evening." Jackson asks recognizing the voice. Without even turning he knew that the voice is coming from behind Clara, DD, and himself. The group was all on the aft end of the ship this evening so they all had a long way to the forward end from their current position.
"We're doing better than Miss D apparently." Chelsey chimes in.
"Need any help?" Corissa asks her former classmate.
"No... we're doing ok," Clara informs the passengers. She hoped to deposit the drunk woman in her bed, lock the door, and show Jackson just how hot she was for him after watching him dance so sexily with the older woman. The last thing she needed was more companions cutting into her night as she had to work the next day.
However, as if the gods of chaos and irony were listening to the conversation and thought the group needed some excitement in their lives the six women and Jackson Fuller felt the boat shake. The shake was followed by an alarm siren and the boat begins listing to the starboard side.
"The boat's sinking!" Clara tells everyone. Before she can add anything a ring of gunshots can be heard from the forward end of the ship. Jackson reaches the elevator and has the ladies enter first. He presses the button for the bottom floor as he knows everyone will be rushing for the lifeboats and they will have an easier time taking one of the emergency rafts located on the aft section of the cruise ship.
Jackson watches as the numbers flash by and when the elevator dings he swears he hears voices. Moving to the center, he has the girls squat down, and when the doors open there are two men with guns. However, Jackson launches himself at their legs and clips them before the pair can threaten or shoot the group. One of the men loses hold of his weapon and Ramona scrambles to get it. She points the weapon at the first man to his feet and as he stares at the woman in question he sees no fear in her eyes. He puts his hands up as he hears Ramona yell, "Let him go."
The other man sees Ramona holding his associate's HK MP5. Releasing his hold on Jackson he places his hands in the air and steps away from Jackson. "Lose the vests and gear," Jackson tells the pair before taking the other weapon. The two men do as their told and then move to the still-open elevator. Jackson had turned off the elevator to keep anyone from calling it as the doors were opening. The pair move in and stay facing the door. "Down on your knees, cross your feet and noses against the wall."
The pair suspect that they are about to be shot in the back. Their only saving grace is that they know the shots will alert their two companions to what is going on. Jackson removes his coat and has Clara whose dress is sleeveless put it on. He then puts on the tactical vest and thigh holsters. Checking to make sure the weapons are locked loaded and ready for use, he hands the other items to Corissa to hold and has the ladies stay put while he goes to make sure the coast is clear. He can hear voices and the sound of water and knows that time is of the essence as the boat is obviously flooding.
"What's the word?' One of the voices asks.
"The mark is dead, but there is something wrong with the elevator that Hudson and Briggs were heading to."
Jackson looks around the bend and sees two men in a speed boat. It is a decent size and is turned and ready for a fast exit. To the right, he sees the emergency raft with supplies. The crew pointed it out to Jackson when he asked about it the day he and Chelsey went jet skiing together on Tuesday. Not wasting any more time Jackson lets out a breath, steadies himself, and then takes the corner. One of the men sees him but Jackson already has him lined up in his sights and pulls the trigger. His weapon is set to 3-round burst and Jackson pulls the trigger twice sending six rounds of 9-millimeter full metal jacketed rounds into the unprotected spot of his chest. Turning the weapon slightly to the left as soon as the second depression of the trigger was done, Jackson fires two bursts again hitting the target in the head before he can ever turn about to return fire.
"We're clear." Jackson yells, "do it, Sienna."
Sienna was standing just outside the elevator and flipping the switch she pulls her arm out of the door and the elevator closes and begins its ascent to the top floor. Sienna runs as unbeknownst to the pair in the elevator while Jackson was against shooting unarmed men in the back, he knew that the pair would return with whatever gunmen were on the main deck. So he taped one of the grenades to the floor and rigged a string that he found in the vest to the grenade. Sienna was told to pull the string as soon as she flipped the switch so it would be on the other side of the door. The girls were in the boat just as the boat shook again from the grenade exploding in such a confined space.
"Jackson... hurry up!" Sienna says climbing into the boat.
"We're going to need this Jackson says tying off the line from the boat to the skid of supplies. He pulls the pin to inflate the raft and the skid of supplies lifts up. Jackson pushes the skid down and it hits the water just as the boat lists a good 10 degrees to the right (starboard) side. Jackson jumps into the water and makes his way to the driver's side. The key is already in place so he turns the ignition and the speed boat fires up. He reves the engine just to make sure it's not going to stall and pushing the lever the boat launches forward out the rear of the cruiseliner and into the night with the supply skid following behind them.
The ladies watch as the boat that they had just miraculously escaped continues to list as people try to flee on the lifeboats.
To Be Continued in Fuller House: Stranded
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