Series: Missions of the Heart

Title: A Not so simple love

Authors: Ness (aka DJ_soulmates) and Emma (aka miss hn)

Email: hnchick@hotmail.com

Disclaimers: JAG is the property of CBS, Donald Bellasario, et

al; this is a recreational endeavor; no profit

is being made and no copyright infringement is

intended.

Dawson's Creek and it's characters are the

property of Columbia Tristar, Kevin Williamson

and the WB. This is a recreational endeavor; no

profit is being made and no copyright

infringement is intended.

Authors Notes: Things you need to know.

Jag is half way through season 6

Dawson's Creek is in season 4. Pacey and Joey have just

returned from their trip.

It is nearly 4 months into senior year and Pacey isn't in any

academic trouble.

Pacey and Joey broke up after they come back from trip and he

is now back with Andie.

We don't like Mic so we have made him into a bigger jerk than

what he really is.

Thankyous: Kevin Williamson and Donald Bellasario for creating

shows that captured our imaginations. The

roadworks on Princes Hwy and Ring Road for

extending our travel times (we wrote most of this

story while we were travelling together to uni.)

Ness: I'd like to thank miss hn for introducing me to Jag

and for putting up with my many obsessions, namely

Dawson's Creek. Without you I'd be lost and this

fanfic would never have eventuated

Emma: Thanks Ness for everything. Thanks for introducing me

to DC. I don't even watch the show, yet I can

probably recite major parts of the show :-) You're

right, without knowing you this fanfic would never

have existed.

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1 Chapter 1

Monday 1030 hours

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church Virginia

'Rabb, Mackenzie. My office now.' The Admiral yelled across the bullpen. Harm and Mac looked at each other 'Harm what did you do?' Mac asked jokingly.

'Nothing! What did you do?' Harm replied sharply.

'Cmdr. Rabb and Col Mackenzie reporting as ordered' Harm said as they came to attention in the Admiral's office.

'Sit down. We have a big case coming up and the two of you will be working on it together. You're going to need to be on the same wavelength, which isn't the case at present. So I'm sending the two of you away for three weeks.'

'But sir, my work load is full at the moment' Mac objected.

'And how do you think mine is?' Harm demanded glaring at her.

'That's exactly what I'm talking about. Your case loads have been covered. Your flight is booked for 0900 hours tomorrow.'

'So we're on vacation for the next three weeks?'

'Cmdr, do you really think the SecNav would approve of a paid three-week vacation at JAG's expense?"

'Probably not sir' Harm responded.

'The two of you will be going over the case and you also need to give a talk to a group of high school students on the military. You have the rest of the day off to pack. Dismissed!'

'Aye, Aye Sir!' they said standing.

Walking towards the door Harm stopped and turned to the Admiral, 'By the way sir, where are we going?'

* * * * *

Tuesday 0830hours

Potter B&B

Capeside, Massachusetts

Dawson walks up to the door of the Potter B&B, knocks on the door and then walks in. 'Joey are you ready to go?' Dawson called out.

'No the B&B has had a booking for this afternoon and Bessie has left me to organise everything, in typical fashion!' replied Joey.

'That's alright Jo, I'll give you a hand! We wouldn't want to be late for school now would we?' Dawson asked jokingly. 'What do you want me to do?'

'Never Dawson! Um, can you just help me make this bed and then we can leave, Bessie can finish it off when she returns.' Joey answered.

'So who is all this for anyway? Dawson asked, as they finished making the bed.

'Ah probably some lovey-dovey newly wed couple on their honeymoon.' Joey said as she walked into the kitchen and opened the booking diary. 'Ah, no! According to this it's for a Cmdr Harmon Rabb and Col Sarah Mackenzie' Joey read aloud.

'Wonder what they want with Capeside?' replied Dawson.

'Not sure! Right now, we should probably be more concerned about making it to school on time, we are going to be really late if we don't hurry up. I can't afford a detention if we have guests. Bessie would kill me!' Joey said as she grabbed her backpack and headed for the door.

'You're right, I'd rather not have to explain to Mom and Dad, why I was later as well.' Laughed Dawson 'They'll probably lock me in the kitchen of Leery's Fresh Fish and have me helping with the dishes or something!'

'Well we wouldn't want you getting dishpan hands now would we Dawson?' Joey joked as she pulled the door closed behind her.

* * * *

Dawson and Joey walked into the classroom slightly late and caught the final announcement of the morning.

'There will be military representatives in the cafeteria tomorrow to give a talk about enlisting in the military. All seniors are urged to attend. Other students are welcome also. Thank-you!' Principal Peskin said over the loudspeaker.

'I guess that's why they're here.' Dawson said turning to Joey.

* * * *

1600hours

Potter B&B

Capeside, Mass

Dawson and the rest of the group were sitting around studying, when they heard the knock on the door. 'That will be the guests.' Joey said jumping up and heading towards the door. Opening the door, she saw a man and a woman in uniform. 'Hi! Welcome to the Potter B&B. I guess the booking must be for Rabb and Mackenzie?'

'What gave us away?' Harm asked flashing Joey his flyboy grin.

'Could be the uniforms, or the fact that we have only one booking for tonight! Come in, I'm Joey by the way.' she said, opening the door wider. 'Come through and I'll show you to your rooms. Excuse my friends. We're just having a bit of a study session.

Harm and Mac were standing with Joey, while she filled in the details of their booking. The gang were sitting and talking. 'Whoa, check him out Andie! Gold wings and all' Jen whispered under her breath.

'His friend isn't bad either!' Pacey replied.

'Pace, watch it, or you'll be on the floor tonight!' Andie replied slapping him on the arm.

'What I'm not allowed to look, McPhee?' Pacey asked his girlfriend.

'Not if you want to get any action this century, right Andie?' quipped Jen.

'Exactly!' Andie laughed.

'Hey Mac, looks like you've got an admirer!' Harm whispered smiling at Pacey.

'Shut-up Harm!' Mac snapped back at him, punching him in the stomach.

'Like I said, excuse my friends, especially Pacey, we haven't had the heart to return him to the wild.' Joey joked as she turned around and walked back to the group.

'I'm going to kill you two.'Joey said to Pacey and Jen as she sat down next to Dawson.

'What did we do?" Jen asked with an innocent smile.

'Why do you find it necessary to check everybody who crosses your path out?' Joey asked.

'I didn't!' replied Pacey, 'I didn't even look at the guy!'

'I did and I have to agree with you Jen' laughed Jack.

Joey sighed and rolled her eyes 'calm down Jo, it doesn't matter,' soothed Dawson. Mac walked out of her room having changed out of her uniform.

'Pacey, behave.' Andie said, glaring at him.

'Do you mind if we sit with you? We have to finish writing a speech.' Mac asked the group.

'As long as you can put up with our incessant banter, feel free.' Dawson laughed.

Harm walked out, ten minutes later and joined the group. 'Gee Harm, you can definitely notice the difference between Marines and Sailors. Marines don't take an hour to get changed.' Mac joked. The group laughed.

'In times like these, the phrase "Bite Me!" comes to mind' Joey laughed.

'Ok then, Mac, Bite Me!' Harm said. 'By the way, I'm Harm and this is Mac!' Harm said introducing the two of them.

'I'm Pacey, this is my girlfriend Andie, her brother Jack, his bestfriend Jen, that's Icequeen and D'Man' Pacey said quickly introducing everyone.

'Thanks Jailbait' Joey glared at Pacey, ' you know me, and this is my bestfriend Dawson.' Joey filled in.

'Moody today, aren't we Josephine?' Pacey quipped.

'Call me that again Pacey, and I'll do you some damage!' Joey snapped at Pacey.

'I can show you some new moves that will cause some serious damage' Mac added smiling.

'Watch it Ninja-girl.' Harm warned

'Relax flyboy.'

'Are we going to do some study or not guys?' Andie asked.

'She's right, we need to get this stuff finished.' Joey added.

'And we have a speech to finish.' Harm said removing his laptop from its carry bag.

* * * *

to be continued……..