I don't own the JAG characters, just use them in my little stories.

This story is set around the time that Mic and Renee came on the seen and wanted to be involved with Mac and Harm. However in this story Mac and Harm had no interest in Mic or Renee and completely blow them off. Also note that no one has met Chloe yet.

And this is where the story begins:

JAG HQ
8:00 a.m.

Lieutenent Colonel Sarah Mackenzie stepped into the bull pen and saw several workers pulling fans out and plugging them in. It was hot summer day and the air conditioning in the building wasn't working. The maintenence crew were coming in today, but until then they would all have to deal with the heat. Mac saw Brumby coming towards her and grimaced inwardly. Ever since he came to JAG he had been trying to get her to go out with him. She didn't think she could handle his outward gestures today. "Morning Mac. Your looking beautiful as always," Mic said smiling at her. "Mic, I'm not in the mood today. It's hot, the air conditioning isn't working, and I'm really not in the mood to have you invite me to dinner again, okay," Mac said as she stalked past him angrily. Mic watched her walk off still smiling. She'll come around he thought pleasantly.

Mac slammed the door to her office shut and sighed deeply. "Bad morning," Lt. Commander Harmon Rabb asked her? "Hey, it wasn't bad until I actually got here. When are they going to fix that air conditioning," Mac asked setting down her brief case? "Some time today I guess. You look like something else is bothering you. Let me guess Mic," Harm asked rising from the chair? "He found me just as I got into the building. He keeps trying to get me to go to dinner with him and I just don't like him like that. He just bugs me," Mac said. "Yeah I know what you mean," Harm said giving her his fly boy grin.

About noon time that day, a small girl around five years old came off the elevator at JAG HQ. She looked around the busy office and made her way towards Mac's office. She peeked her head in and noticed Mac wasn't at her desk. At that moment, Lt. Sims, noticed the young child and came over. "Can I help you sweetie," Harriet asked the small girl? "I'm looking for my mother, her name is Mac," the little girl said. Harriet looked stunned at the small child and took a deep breath. "What's your name sweetie," Harriet asked getting her voice back? "Chloe," she said shyly. "And I know you your Harriet Sims," Chloe said. "Okay, well the Colonel is in with the Admiral right now, but why don't we go see her anyways," Harriet said taking Chloe's hand.

Meanwhile in the Admiral's office Mac, Harm, Bud, Mic, and the Admiral were seated and about to listen to Clayton Webb tell them of another scheme. "Webb, why don't you just tell us what you want us to do and get it over with," Mac said her tone icy. "Actually, I don't want you to do anything. I wanted to invite all of you to the annual CIA ball, which takes place tomorrow evening," Webb said. "Webb, what are you trying to pull," AJ asked from his seat? "Nothing Admiral. My bosses suggested that since the JAG team has helped us so much in the past that you all be invited to the ball. You can bring a date or come alone it's up to you. Admiral I trust you'll tell the others in the office as well," Webb said rising from his seat. "Admiral, Lt. Sims needs to see you Sir, or really Colonel Mackenzie," said Tiner over the intercom. The Admiral looked at Mac, who shrugged her shoulders and thought for a moment. "Send her in Tiner," AJ said. Everyone in the office turned to look as Lt. Sims and Chloe walked into the office. "What's this all about Lieutenent," AJ asked curiously? "Well Sir, this little girl claims that Colonel Mackenzie is her mother," Harriet said pointing to the child. All eyes turned on Mac who looked shocked by Harriet's statement. "Mac, do you have a child you didn't tell us about," Harm asked looking into Mac's rather perplexed face? "No, but I do know of a child who would like me to be her mother. Come here Chloe," Mac called out to the little girl who had hidden herself behind Harriet.

Chloe ran over to Mac, who immediately scooped her up in her arms. "Admiral, this is Chloe my little sister. It's a program that I started participating in last year. She likes to tell people that I'm her mother," Mac said smiling at the little girl. "Well hello Chloe, welcome to JAG. I'm AJ," AJ said smiling at the little girl as she came over and shook his hand. "I know who you are, Mac talks about her life at JAG alot," Chloe said as she shook his hand. The little girl turned around as her eyes settled on the good looking Commander standing next to Mac. "And you must be Harm. Mac talks about you all the time," Chloe said. "It's a pleasure to meet you Chloe. So what did Mac tell you about me," Harm asked curiously flashing both Chloe and Mac his fly boy grin. Mac looked down at Chloe and shot her a look, one that went un noticed by the others. "Well she told me about that smile, I think she called it your fly boy smile. Then she told me about the time you guys went to Russia and she dressed up as a gypsy and got shot down. You guys must be really close," Chloe said an odd grin on her face as she stressed the word close. Harm looked at Mac as Mic became increasingly jealous. AJ, Webb, and Bud smiled at the little girl who had just came into their lives and was already a believer in Harm and Mac's relationship. "Uh Chloe, this is Lt. Bud Roberts, you already met Harriet his wife, this Mic Brumby, and this is Clayton Webb," Mac said making the introductions.

As Chloe went to shake Mic's hand she looked up at him with a scowl on her face. "You better stay away from Mac, she doesn't love you," Chloe said heatedly. Mac looked suddenly embarassed and grabbed Chloe away from Mic. "Chloe that wasnt' very nice, apologize," she said stressing every word. "I'm sorry," she said angrily as Mac adjusted her on her hip. "Who brought you here Chloe," Mac asked? "I came by myself. Mommy's boyfriend was being mean to me again," the little girl said sadly. "Chloe did he hurt you this time," Mac asked concerned as she brushed a stray piece of hair from her eyes. Chloe shook her head. "No, but he told mommy that I was just a little brat who took up all her time. Mommy doesn't love me, nobody does," Chloe said as she began to cry. "Chloe, that's not true, I love you and you know that. We're going to find your really daddy and everything will be okay, I promise," Mac said hugging Chloe tightly. Mac noticed the Admiral and the others staring at her. "Admiral are we done here," Mac asked? "Yes. Dismissed," he said. As they walked out of the room, Webb looked at AJ. "She's going to be a great mom some day. Did you notice how Rabb looked at Mac when she was comforting the girl," Webb said. "Yes, but Webb, exactly what is going on at this ball and why was is it so important that we be there," AJ asked? "Here's the plan," Webb said as he began to relate the happenings at the ball that would change Harm and Mac forever.