Disclaimer: I don't own any JAG characters or such……..anything you see that you don't recognize is mine, however. This chapter is written in Harm's POV

I would like 2 thank my beta reader Sharry who gladly pointed out all of my mistakes in gym class. LOVE U! (and I do dedicate this story 2 her)

1600 ZULU
USS Seahawk
Indian Ocean

I used to enjoy my quals. Flying was always a high for me, and it always came first. But now, I just don't feel the same excitement and thrill that I used to. Maybe it's because I'm getting older; I don't know. What I do know is that this is the first time I've gone on my quals and actually don't want to be here.

It's about 1600 – 4:00 civilian time. I have another mission in a couple hours, but for now I'm sitting in my quarters, by myself, just thinking.

It should be around 1900 in Washington. I wish I was there. I guess you could say I'm homesick.

Another plane roars as it flies off the deck. I should be concentrating on my quals, but I can't help but think of a girl back home – as old fashioned as that may sound. I may be thinking of her, but I'm really thinking of another girl in my life. I miss her so much.

The girl I'm thinking of has beautiful, brown hair and soulful brown eyes. She has breathtaking features and….God, I love her so much. I wonder if she knows.

I'm debating whether I should call her of not. Maybe she's out, or maybe she retired early and went to bed.

I'll call her. I'll risk it. I'd risk everything for her.

I slowly make my way to the ship's only phone. (A/N: Do carriers have phones? I don't know, but for now they do) Thankfully, no one is using it, otherwise I might lose my nerve.

I quickly punch in the number, and sit impatiently through two rings before someone answers.

"Hello?"

"Hey, it's me."

"Harm! How's it going?"

"It's going good. How are things there?"

"They're fine. I miss you."

"I miss you too. Listen, is she there?"

"Yeah, I'll get her for you. Come home soon, OK?"

"I will. Put her on, will you?"

The phone stays quiet for a minute, but finally I hear her voice say, "Hi daddy!"

I smile. "Hey baby girl. How are you?"

"Good. Jimmy Johnson down the street got a new dog, and he said I can go over and play with her anytime I want!"

"Well, isn't that nice of Jimmy."

"Uh-huh, and mommy said that she's gonna take me and Matt to the zoo tomorrow!" my daughter tells me.

"That's wonderful, sweetheart. I hope you have fun."

"Daddy, when are you coming home? I miss you."

"I miss you too, baby. Daddy'll be home real soon, OK? And maybe he'll take his favorite girl out shopping. Do you think mommy would like that?"

She giggles. "Daddy!"

I laugh. "Well, listen sweetie I got to go, but I'll see you real soon, OK?"

"OK. I'll tell Matt and mommy you said bye, 'k?"

I chuckle. "All right honey."

"Love you, daddy."

"I love you too, Elizabeth."

I can hear my daughter smile as she hangs up the phone.

The captain calls me to the bridge, and I start my trek there with my daughter's words still echoing in my head:

Love you, daddy.

Did I fool anyone? Lol Please review and let me know what you think….Hope you liked it! Chapter 2 will be up as soon as I write it, which will probably be the next time I have Geometry (since that's when I wrote this one wink) lol Ciao!