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Headaches |
April 14, 2004 |
Disclaimer: The characters of JAG are the property of Donald Bellisario and Bellisarius Production, Inc.
Spoilers: Death Watch.
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1630 hours
18 July 2002
JAG Headquarters
Harm was sitting in his office daydreaming. He had been on an unbelievable ride the last eight months. He and Mac had finally worked through the problems they were having after her TDY to the Guadalcanal.
He had taken her to his grandmother’s farm for Thanksgiving. Chloe had come down from Vermont. A month later they had a great Christmas together with Chloe and Petty Officer Jen Coates, who seem to be a lost soul looking for direction and guidance from someone who cared.
They were spending more and more time together away from the office. They weren’t exactly dating per se. They were ..... just together as a couple, more than just as friends. They were moving forward in their relationship with each other They had dinner together three or four times a week. Sometimes they would go out dancing or see a movie. Sometimes they would just stay in to spend quality time together.
In the spring they had many adventures together like they had when they first started working together. They spent time together in Afghanistan or on the Seahawk for six weeks. They had a few scares which only brought them even closer together than before.
He had stepped on a landmine, his tomcat got hit returning from a mission, they searched for Kabir and radioactive materials, he had a dirty nuclear missile chasing his six to prevent it from killing everyone including Mac in the battle fleet, and they even survived a bombing run from Bud while they were cuddling together under the stars one night.
Bud Roberts, may he rest in peace. In an effort to save a small child he thought was playing in a mine field, had stepped on a land mine himself and was killed. The doctors tried to save his life by performing surgery, but his body couldn’t handle the shock. It was a darn shame too. Bud had everything a man could want, what he himself wanted. Bud had a loving wife, a great son, a beautiful home, a great career and bright future.
All of it was gone now. They were going to miss him terribly. But then again maybe Bud shouldn’t have been in Afghanistan in the first place. Bud was after all a computer geek. He was intelligent, funny, and a nice guy to have around. But he wasn’t a military man. He wasn’t a man of action. He didn’t belong in a combat position. He was a man who should have been doing what he had been doing the last four years at JAG. That was being a father, husband, and a good lawyer not a combat officer.
The last couple of months had been difficult. Harriet had resigned her commission and moved back to Florida to be near her parents. Sturgis had transferred away from Washington because of the guilt he felt. He believed that if he hadn’t pushed Bud to get in good shape, Bud never would have left. He championed Bud and fought against Singer. Maybe it would have been better if Singer had gone instead of Bud. Bud was loved and respected at JAG unlike Singer, who everyone thought was a schemer, a trouble maker who was only looking out for herself.
The Admiral, he wasn’t so sure of. He had been pretty distant since Bud’s death. He kept to himself and stopped seeing Meredith soon afterwards. Maybe the Admiral felt responsible for Bud’s death too. Harriet sure did when the Admiral asked her.
But he thought Mac might have suffered the most with Bud’s death. Bud had become like a little brother and Harriet a little sister. And little Aj was probably the most important person in her life outside Chloe and him. Now they were all gone
The Admiral had informed him earlier in the day that they would be getting in some new JAG officers during the next week to ten days. Maybe things around the office would begin to get better then. One could only hope. It was time to go home. He was cooking dinner for Mac tonight. She always loved his cooking. It made him feel good to see her enjoy his cooking. Though he wondered how she was able too eat so much, but stay so lean and beautiful.
0900 hours
23 July 2002
JAG Headquarters
The following Monday the Admiral called for a special meeting in the conference room. He was going to introduce three new lawyers who were joining the JAG team in Washington All three had actually work at JAG headquarters before.
The First new member was Captain Allison Krennick. She had been the chief of staff of the European office in Naples. She had been at JAG Headquarters earlier for seven months in 1995-1996. Her current assignment at JAG would be to head the new training program for developing prosecuting skills of the junior officers. She also would be responsible for trying a few cases each month.
The second new member was Commander Caitlin Pike. She had been assigned to the NSI office in Asian Pacific. She had been with JAG Headquarters for six months in early 1995. Her current assignment would be to head the training program for developing investigating skills of the junior officers. Most of her work would be investigating crimes committed in continental United States along with defending clients in cases as time allowed She would also along with Lieutenant Commander Meg Austin train JAG personnel in using computers to more effectively do their jobs.
The third new member was Lieutenant Commander Meg Austin. She had been assigned to the JAG office in Hawaii. She had been with JAG Headquarters for ten months in 1995-1996 Her current assignment would be to head the training program for military combat skills training of the junior officers.
After Bud’s accident the Admiral thought it would be wise to have someone on his staff responsible for ensuring that all JAG personnel would be ready to face a combat situation if necessary. He wouldn’t be able to always relied on Colonel MacKenzie and Commander Rabb to investigate or handle hazardous duty assignments.
“Let’s all welcome Allison, Kate, and Meg to JAG and their new assignments” bellowed the Admiral. “I take it that you know all these women Harm.” whispered Mac to Harm. “Yes in fact I do. Caitlin was my first partner here at JAG as you well know. You met her a few months before the crash. It was Caitlin who actually told me to take my head out of my six and tell you I love you.” smiled Harm. “I’ll have to remember to thank her for that.” cooed Mac quietly.
“Meg was my second partner. She was a good partner. She was always happy. I sort of took advantage of her eagerness to please to dump a lot of paperwork on her. She was like a little sister to me.” smiled Harm. “That wasn’t very nice Harm.” frowned Mac. “Well that’s why the Admiral assigned you to me, to keep me in line and help straighten me out.” grinned Harm.
“Caitlin and Meg are both excellent with computers, maybe even better than Bud” “You’re bad Harm. What about Allison?” asked Mac. “She was my worse nightmare. She was always trying to find a way to get me into bed with her. She wasn’t a bad person per se, but she made Singer look like a guppy in comparison.” laughed Harm.
“Quiet Harm, you’ll disturb the Admiral while he’s talking.” whispered Mac as she whacked him under the table. “You better make sure Allison knows that you’re taken now. It won’t be pretty if I have to straighten her out.”
Meanwhile Meg and Caitlin were sitting across the table observing Harm and Mac. Caitlin saw a familiarity there she didn’t see the last time she was at JAG. She noticed the looks and smiles they were giving each other. They seemed to be a lot closer now.
“Who’s Harm talking to Kate? Do you know her?” Meg whispered to Caitlin. “That’s Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenkie, known as Mac to everyone here at JAG. Last time I was here she was getting ready to marry an Aussie named Mic Brumby. After seeing how she and Harm acted together I implied to her that she was a fool if she wasn’t marrying the man she was truly in love with.” replied Caitlin.
“What do you mean?” asked Meg. “You see them together there See how they look and act with each other. You know the little things, the looks, touches, and smiles.” replied Caitlin. “It’s even more pronounce now than it was last year when I visited.” “You mean?” implied Meg. “Yes, I think they’re together now.” affirmed Caitlin. “How are you able to know this Kate?” whispered Meg. “It’s a gift I have. I’ve never been wrong.” smiled Caitlin.
“Besides Harm wrote to me about how he crashed his tomcat into the ocean last year trying to get back from quals to attend her wedding. I think he was trying to get back in time to stop her from getting married. A month later he chased her to the Indian Ocean afterwards.”
The Admiral looked around the room a little bit confuse. Harm and Mac were involved in a private conversation with each other on one side of the room. Meg and Caitlin were having another one on their side. He wondered what was going on? Why weren’t they paying attention to what he was saying.
“What’s going on here Commander, Colonel?” bellowed the Admiral looking to get to the bottom. “Sir?” asked Mac looking at him a bit surprised. “What are you and Rabb talking about?” asked the Admiral again. “Nothing that can’t wait until later Sir. Sorry to disturb you Sir.” replied an embarrassed Mac.
“And what about you Commander Pike?” asked the Admiral with a stern look. “That’s it great to be back here under your command Sir.” fibbed Caitlin earning snickers around the room. They all recognized a snow job when they heard one. “Very well then. Now that I have your full attention.” bellowed the Admiral.
The meeting continued on for another twenty minutes before they were dismissed. Caitlin and Meg met up with Harm and Mac in his office. Caitlin and Meg both gave Harm a hug in greeting.
“It’s been too long time Meg. It’s nice to see you too Kate” smiled Harm happy to see two old friends. “Meg, this is Sarah Mackenzie, my partner. And of course Kate you know everyone.” Meg giggled before commenting “Do you mean your partner in life Sir?” Caitlin burst out laughing. Mac was stunned at first before she started giggling too.
Harm didn’t know what to say or do, he was completely stunned and dumbfounded Never in the world .... did he expect something like that from Meg. Caitlin maybe, but surely not from Meg. “What’s the matter Harm, cat got your tongue?” smiled Kate. “I think this is a first. The mighty Harmon Rabb Jr. is speechless.” mocked Mac.
“Ah ..... I think we need to hit the speech impaired button that’s been installed on the flyboy model.” smiled Mac. “What’s that?” asked a confused Caitlin. “In every day jargon it’s referred to as the failure to commitment.” smiled Mac.
They all laughed at Harm’s expense which finally brought him out of his stupor “Very funny Mac. We know that’s not entirely true.” spat out Harm angrily. “Come on Harm be a sport.” chided Caitlin “It’s not often anyone gets the best of Harmon Rabb.”
Looking to change the subject before he found himself further behind the eight ball, he thought it would be nice to get together and have some fun. It had been a long time that he and Mac enjoyed the pleasure of being together with friends.
“The weekend is coming up, why don’t you join us Saturday. We can have a barbeque. Harm can do the cooking.” offered Mac. “We can invite the JAG staff and some friends to welcome you back properly.” added Harm “Where and what time flyboy?” teased Caitlin. “Should we bring anything with us?” asked Meg. “Just yourselves, Harm likes to maintain quality control on all the menu items.” smiled Mac. Mac gave them directions to the house before they left.
Later that day after Meg and Caitlin had left the office. “Tell me something flyboy, how are we going to explain to everyone that we bought the Robert’s house from Harriet and are living there together?” asked Mac. “We don’t have to say anything about it. All anyone needs to know is that we’re taking care of the place while Harriet is in Florida with her parents. That eventually she will be back.” Harm replied.
“I don’t like lying to our friends Harm.” argued Mac. “Have you told anyone that we have been a couple since last Christmas and that we have been living together since the Tribunal?” asked Harm already knowing the answer. “That’s different Harm. We wanted to work on our relationship first without interference from others ....” answered Mac.
“Like Harriet and Sturgis. “I know Mac. And it has been nice not having to deal with anyone else’s expectations but our own.” agreed Harm. “We had so many issues to work out.” explained Mac. “And I think we have Mac. Our relationship has never been better.” replied Harm as he tried to reassured her.
“I love you so much Harm.” cooed Mac. “I love you too Mac. But I still want to keep you all to myself and not share you with anyone else right now.” smiled Harm. “And you don’t want to have to answer all their questions just yet.” cooed Mac softly. “You know me too well marine.” smiled Harm. “And you know me sailor.” whispered Mac.
1200 hours
28 July 2002
Harm and Mac’s house
Caitlin and Meg were the first to arrive for the barbeque. They wanted to spend some time with Harm and Mac before everyone arrived. Mac gave them the grand tour around the house and the backyard with all the gardens.
There were two things that Caitlin and Meg particularly notice. The first observation was that two of the bedrooms upstairs were furnished, one was masculine and one feminine. There was no sign of a child’s room. If the house still belonged to the Robert’s wouldn’t there be some sign that little Aj still lived there too. There were four bedrooms upstairs. One should still have some remnants of a small child.
The second observation was that all the gardens in the yard featured roses in them. There were many different types and colors. They knew that there had to be some significance to having so many roses. It reminded them of the White House Rose Garden.
Caitlin and Meg decided to divide and conquer. Meg went to help Harm in the kitchen, after all she was from Texas. Texas was famous for it’s barbeques.
And Caitlin stayed outside to talk to Mac about the roses. She knew Mac pretty well from her visit early last year. She knew there had been something going on between Mac and Harm then. There was no way Mac could pull one over on her. Why else would Mac and Harm be hosting a party together.
If she had gotten married to Mic or if he was still in the picture, they would be the ones hosting the party. “So Mac, what’s with all the roses?” asked Caitlin. “You know don’t you?” answered Mac
“Know what Mac?” she answered coyly. “That Harm and I are together” declared Mac. “I’ve always been a good judge of character Mac. I knew it was what you both wanted last year when I was here.” explained Caitlin.
“Yeah, I do remember you pointing it out once or twice to me.” she agreed “So what happen? Weren’t you going to married Brumby?” asked Caitlin.
“I think somehow you must have pushed the right buttons with Harm. Two weeks before my wedding we were at my engagement party talking about all the time we had spent together. He finally admitted to loving me and then he gave me the most passionate kiss I had ever had. It warmed me from the end of my toes to the tips of my ears” blushed Mac.
“That’s Harm for you, needs to be the white knight riding to the rescue” grinned Caitlin. “Then Harm crashed his tomcat returning home two weeks later the night before my wedding. I was totally devastated when we heard the news about it. Somehow I was able to locate him through a vision a few hours later.” confided Mac.
“Wow! That’s incredible. What did Mic think about all that?” asked Caitlin. “I think he finally realized that as much as he loved me, Harm was the most important person in my life. He called off the wedding and moved back to Oz. But Harm and I didn’t get together until about six months later. We still had our own issues to work out.” explained Mac.
For some reason she enjoyed talking with Caitlin. She was so easy to talk to, like Harm. She didn’t have many female friends, especially after Harriet left. She was glad Caitlin was here.
“So what’s with the roses?” asked Caitlin. “They signify our life and relationship together. How it has changed over the years, from attractive strangers to good friends to lovers. We also met in a rose garden, the White House Rose Garden to be specific.” smiled Mac.
“That’s incredible Mac. I always knew there was something special between the two of you. It’s one of the reasons why I left here last year. I knew I could have gotten Harm away from Renee without batting an eyelash, but I knew he would always want you.” exclaimed Caitlin.
“I thought it would be best to give you both the time to work it out before I would consider returning. I have always love being here in Washington. I hope I will be staying much longer this time.”
“You may be right. I know many other people have told me Harm loved me before, but until last year he never had done anything to confirm it. There is one thing for sure, if you had stayed, Harm would have been more confused then ever. That really isn’t a pretty sight.” laughed Mac.
Meanwhile back in the kitchen Meg was digging for information. After working with Harm and Caitlin she knew how to find it. “So Harm, how long have you and Mac been together?” asked Meg coyly. “We’ve been partners since shortly after you left, six years.” replied Harm smiling. “Have I been gone that long? Wow! And you’re still not married.” cooed Meg.
“I’ve had some personal things to work through like finding my father, returning to flying full time, and losing the love of my life.” moaned Harm sullenly.
“That’s right, I forgot about Diane dying. I guess that would put a damper on anyone’s love life.” replied Meg regretfully. “Huh? ... Oh Diane, I had forgotten about her.” replied Harm surprised that Meg remembered.
Meg’s mind began working overtime. Maybe Caitlin was right. Maybe Mac and Harm were together. After all they both are here in this beautiful house hosting a barbeque for the entire JAG staff. She would need to compare notes with Caitlin.
“Harm, is it my imagination or have I met Mac before? I feel like I have.” asked Meg. “Hymph, no I don’t think you have met her before, but her face might be familiar to you. I thought the same thing the first time I saw her. Mac looks like Diane. She could have been Diane’s twin. Though she is a few years younger than Diane.” replied Harm remembering that day.
“Wow! That must have been a real shock for you.” offered Meg. “It was. She looked so much like Diane it was scary. Considering I never thought I would ever see her again. Only difference was she was dress in Marine greens. And as you have notice even in Marine greens she looks beautiful like a model.” smiled Harm.
Boy he must really have it bad for her. He thinks she’s beautiful. They have been together for six years and aren’t even married. What’s wrong with him. “So when are you two getting married Harm?” Meg asked coyly.
“What! You and your bizarre imagination.” replied Harm shaking his head “Well you know Caitlin will ask you the same question when she finally corners you. She always can tell when two people are in love.” smiled Meg.
1300 hours
Harm and Mac’s house
An hour later the rest of the JAG staff, families, and friends had arrived. The men were all outside in the back yard talking about baseball and drinking beer around the grill. All the women joined Mac who gave them a tour of the house. None of them had had the opportunity while Harriet was living there. She had only been in the house a couple of months before Bud’s accident. After Bud’s death she left to live with her parents. There was too much pain to stay in Washington
“Commander, you’ve done a nice job here landscaping the yard. How many gardens do you happen to have here?” asked Tom Boone smiling. “Originally there were only five gardens, but we’ve added ten more.” replied Harm without thinking.
“Who’s we Commander?” smirked Tom. “Huh? Oh, the Colonel and I. There was too much lawn to mow before, and considering how often we’re away on investigations and cases, we decided to go with a lower maintenance yard.” replied Harm cautiously realizing his slip.
“So why did you add so many rose gardens Harm?” asked Jack Keeter with a large grin. “Probably thinks it will save him money. You know how often the Colonel gets mad at him.” offered Jason. Everyone laughed but Harm who gave Jason a dirty look.
“A landscape designer came in and designed the location and sizes of the gardens Mac wanted roses prominent in each one of them.” replied Harm. “Catering to her whims Harm, old buddy.” grinned Jack as he wrapped an arm around his shoulder.
“It’s better than having her mad at me. And you would know about these type of things if you ever had a woman interested in you for more than a few days” replied Harm as everyone laughed. “Then of course it would help if you remembered their names.”
“That’s why I always had you for, old buddy.” smirked Jack as he slapped Harm on the back. “And despite what you all might think, I do not enjoy arguing with her.” continued Harm.
They all laughed again. “Sure you do Harm, you both are tied at the hip.” joked Tom. “They say a woman is at her most beautiful self when she’s angry and her hormones are raging. That they are very passionate lovers when under the influence of their hormones.” grinned Tom.
“And he ought to know, there isn’t woman in the navy Tom hasn’t pissed off at one time or another.” laughed AJ. “I wouldn’t know anything about that Sir.” replied Harm. “Most of the women I’ve ever made love with have always been very happy.”
“I suppose that includes the Colonel.” smiled Jack. “The Colonel has seemed to be a lot happier the last few months.” added Jason. “Please, I don’t want to hear this. I’m not ready to deal with the love life of Rabb and MacKenzie.” bellowed the Admiral.
Meanwhile Mac was conducting a tour through the house. To say the women were impress was an understatement. Particularly when they came to the closet with all Mac’s formal gowns. She had the walk-in closet completely full.
“How many gowns do you have in here Ma’am?” asked a shocked Skates. She had recently gotten married to her guy in the pentagon. She had heard about the many social functions in Washington, something she had dread due to the fact she didn’t own very many gowns. “Let me think. I believe I have about twenty five.” smiled Mac.
Now it was Caitlin and Meg’s turn to be shock. “You have twenty five gowns Ma’am?” asked a shocked Jen. “How did you come to have so many?” asked Meg. “Why do you have so many?” asked Caitlin. “Why? You can never have too many gowns living in Washington Jen. Besides I attend five to six social functions a year that require formal wear One year I attended eight.” smiled Mac.
“We understand the need Mac, but how did you come to acquire so many?” asked Caitlin. “I came to Washington with five gowns. Since then I’ve bought five more, one each year.” replied Mac. “That’s ten Ma’am. You’re still fifteen short.” pointed out Meg smiling. How could she have gotten fifteen more? she wondered.
“We all know Harm likes to have a pretty woman on his arm, but I don’t think he would spring for fifteen gowns.” smiled Caitlin. “I always found him to be very generous.” added Meg smugly.
“Hymmmm ..... let’s see, I got three from Dalton Lowne while I was dating him a few years back. He was a partner in a prestigious law firm here in DC. He bought me a new one each time he took me out to a show in New York.” began Mac. “Harm bought me five gowns.”
“Harm bought you five gowns Mac?” exclaimed a surprised Caitlin. “Yeah, of course. In fact he still owes me two more. We have an agreement that he has to buy me one new gown for every five times I go to a formal event requiring a gown with him.” smiled Mac.
Mac could see the wheels turning in her friends’ brains. They were all trying to figure out how many times Mac would have gone to a formal event with Harm.
“Harm has taken you to thirty five formal events?” asked Meg. “Actually thirty eight times, but who’s counting.” she smiled “Well that’s eighteen Ma’am, what about the other seven gowns?” asked Jen. Mac smiled as she thought about how enthralled they all were about Harm and her.
“The last seven were bought by the Undersecretary of State Clayton Webb. Each time Harm and I went on a mission for him he owed me one gown. Each time I got hurt he owed me two more, five missions and one injury.” smiled Mac.
“But why would he buy you gowns Ma’am?” asked Jen. “Because most of the times Harm and I would have to socialize with dignitaries from foreign countries. Webb like having someone familiar with international law at the social functions. He like to conduct business there.” explained Mac
A few minutes later Mac walked out the door onto the back porch with the other ladies She could sense that all the men were having a good time, but it seemed to be at Harm’s expense. She wanted to know what was going on.
She walked over to Harm to pull him aside. They walked away from the others. She could hear the men burst out laughing as they continued over to one of the swinging chairs they had in the corner of the yard and sat down.
“What’s going on Harm? What’s with all the laughter?” asked Mac a little annoyed. “They’re having a good time Mac. That’s why we’re all here today.” replied Harm. “Somehow I sense it was at your expense. Am I right Harm?” asked a slightly angry Mac.
She had a look on her face that said don’t you lie to me squid. In the background they could hear some more laughter. When she looked in their direction it seemed like everyone’s head turned quickly so as not to get caught.
“Am I right, does it have to do with you and me Harm?” demanded Mac, her temper rising quickly. Harm could tell Mac was getting angry and was rapidly going into marine mode. “Come on Mac, look at them. They’re just jealous. They’re all single lonely men. They don’t have anyone special like you in their lives. They all know I have the most wonderful and special woman in the world. They’re fishing for information about us.” explained Harm.
“That’s true you do. And I have the most wonderful man in the world.” replied Mac as she began to power down a little and leaned towards Harm Harm gave her a hug and a kiss on her cheek. She wanted to kiss him right then
“So did the ladies like your house?” asked Harm. “Yes they loved our house. They could see why Harriet thought of it as her dream house.” smiled Mac. “What about you, is it your dream house?” asked Harm with a bigger smile.
“As long as you’re in it with me it is.” smiled Mac as she looked dreamily into his eyes. She wanted him so badly right now. She loved him so much. Harm always considered everyone else before himself. But it was impossible with so many people around. She was just going to have to wait until later when everyone went home.
They talked for a few more minutes before walking back to the rest of their guests. Mac had a mischievous look in her eyes. She was about to sink a few battleships.
“I see the honeymooners are back.” the Admiral said to everyone. “It looks like the Commander survived the woodshed this time.” Everyone laughed as Harm and Mac drew near, unaware of what was going to happen next.
As Mac and Harm stopped in front of the little group, she began to dress down all the men. She wanted them all to know that you don’t mess around with a marine If you do, you might find your six in a sling.
“Well, well, well, what do we have here? Looks likes all the rejects of good taste and manners are here. No wonder why they’ve been hiding out on the good ship lollypop.” began Mac as there was snickering.
Let’s see here’s one that pissed me off one time too many. He didn’t like to play fair with the ladies. All he gets to do now is play with his daisies. His daddy won’t let him play with tomcats anymore. He’s only allowed to play with his rubber duckie.” chuckled Mac. Damm thought Tom Boone, she torpedoed me again. What did I ever do to piss her off.
“Oh and here is the little sailor boy who lost his way. He tried to followed the marines to Guantamtimo Bay, but instead he landed in Cuba not by day. He later flew a plane they could not see. He chose to land where he saw no trees. He thought he was landing in the sea, but instead he landed in the desert you see.” continued Mac as everyone wince.
“Ouch! What time is it Mac?” cringed Keeter. “1332 hours, Only if Mary should lead her lambs to the bay, would he have been able to land on a ship by the bay.” “What time was it in Iran?” asked Keeter more than slightly embarrassed.
“2033 hours, There once was a seal that thought he could bark. He barked so much they sent him to play in the park. He was so excited he stayed till dark. He decided on a lark to break his new wife’s heart Now he’s an old fart who’s lost his bark, they don’t even let him play in the park” smiled Mac.
AJ just shook his head. Boy she was good. What the hell did Harm do to get Mac riled up like this. “There was this spook with feet of clay. He like to come to Jag to play. Then one day he got caught holding the bag. He looked around and saw the Jag.
Before long he saw something incoming, he was too slow and forgot to duck. Now everyone knows when he’s coming, he walks around quacking like a duck.” chuckled Mac as Webb moved his hand to touch his nose and said “Ouch!”
“Yes!” The Admiral smiled at Clay and wondered what was next. “There was an old bubble head who stumbled out of his bed and fell into the head It gave him such a scare that he came up for air. When he saw the light of day, he scurried quickly to the dock by the bay.
He looked into his bag to see where to go. He went to Jag to get out of the cold. But all he found there was a marine. He found out he wasn’t dreaming when he was losing to the marine in green.” continued Mac as she was in full swing
“Why are you looking so green Commander?” laughed the Admiral. Mac continue on for the next half hour getting one and all including Tiner and Gunny. By the time she was finish all the ladies had gathered for the roasting of the lonely heart club.
All the ladies gave her a well done, for never before have they seen a roast so well done (We’re at a barbeque here, laugh) The men all got up to get some more brew before Mac made them part of the cleanup crew.
Mac led the ladies around the yard as they all marveled that she was such a wonderful bard The rest of the afternoon was uneventful as everyone settled down for a relaxing afternoon of good food, drinks, and great friends.