He'd heard stories, of course, about the Guardian, about mariners in distress who, when their hope had failed them, were visited by someone who kept them alive and on course before vanishing when they were no longer needed. Jake had just never thought it would happen to him, or that his Guardian would be Senior. Spoilers, obviously.

They may be non-combatants, but the seas' saviors sometimes need something worth fighting for...

The daughter of Ben Randall attends the United States Coast Guard Academy after hearing of her fathers death. No one knew she even existed. Chief Jack Skinner has taken over the base, the two of them make sure to give each other hell. The Guardian Fanfic

Based on the movie The Guardian: The cable was fraying. Ben started to unclip his belt from the cable line. Jake's eyes widened. 'Don't! It'll hold' Ben shook his head and let go. Jake flung his arm out, his hand catching Ben's as he fell.