Disclaimer: I do not own JAG or their characters. They belong to DPB, Paramount Pictures, Inc., CBS and DPB Productions.I do not ownWalker Texas Ranger it belongs to Top Kick Productions, Paramount and CBS.
Thomas Burnett is mine as well as Justin Burnett. As well as Harm and Mac's son Phillip.
Summary: A New Love comes into Adelle's life. Will her family and especially her brother accept him in her life? Or will things become strained between Adelle and her family only to come full circle with the marriage of one of Adelle's nephews will things be straightened out or stay the same.
Chapter Twelve
Adelle moved with Matthew to his new job just three years ago. She was glad that he was enjoying his job as a lawyer and friend to the people that he worked with. Adelle was also glad to meet Harmon Rabb Jr. once more. It was good to see him with a Navy uniform on. She had also met his partner that worked with him. Adelle was glad that Harm had someone in his life to keep him grounded. Then just two weeks ago, Matthew received a phone call from Dallas Texas. He was moving to Texas yet again and she was staying in the house that Matthew had bought to beclose to her brother in McClean.
Matthew has been gone a week and already she is starting to feel lonely. Adelle was glad that Matthew had an opportunity to work with the top Assitant District Attorney in the state. He would as co-counsel to some of Alex Cahill's cases.
Adelle had just put the bags of groceries on the counter when the phone rang. "Hello"
"Hi Mom" Matthew said with a little bit of excitement in his voice.
"Hey sweetheart, how is Dallas?" Adelle asked, and also wondering what was going on.
"I was able to work the Rangers today, and I was alsoable to work with Ranger Trivette. Would you believe he made Ranger right after I left the hospital. It was so nice to see him again." Matthew was on cloud nine, "They have accepted me as family here and are lookingforward to meeting you." Then his voice changed a little, "I have met someone mom"
Now Adelle knew why he was so excited, "Is she pretty?" she asked.
"Yes Mom she is but she has also had a tough life. Hopefully you will be able to meet her one of these days."
" I am sure I will"
"It was nice talking to you mom, but I have got to go. We are knee deep in paperwork and cases, so I will catch you later."
"Ok son, talk to you later" and Adelle hung up the phone. She turned around and called AJ. There was no answer at his house so she tried his work.
"JAG Headquarters, Petty Officer Tine speaking"
"Yes Petty Officer Tiner this is Adelle Chedwiggen I would like to speak to AJ please"
"One moment, ma'am" There was a pause "Adelle"
"AJ, I just heard from Matt. He is quite excited about his new job. He was able to work with Trivette on a few of the cases that he has been working on."
"That is good. I am glad things are working out for Matt." AJ let out a long sigh.
"How are things at your end AJ?"
"Diffucult, but nothing that I can't handle."
"Ok, good. I let you get back to work"
"Ok, see you soon sis" And then AJ hung up. It had been a long few weeks, but he knew that he could not dwell on the current situation because that would not solve anything. Better get back to the dreaded paper work. And so AJ went back to doing his paper work along with making sure that JAG Ops ran smoothly.
Chapter Thirteen
Things had been quite uneventful for Adelle for the past few years now here it was the fall of 2002. Everything seemed quiet and she knew that the there was a storm about to break when things were this calm. Then it happened. Her day started out great and then the phone rang.
"Hello"
"Adelle..." AJ said, sounding stressed even though he was trying to remain calm.
"What is it AJ?" Adelle said knowing full well something was wrong.
"I just received word that one of my officers was injured. Do you remember Lt. Bud Roberts?"
"Yes I do. Bud and Harriet are sweet couple. Did something happen to Bud?"
"Yes. Adelle are you by chance sitting down?"
"I am now AJ"
"Bud stepped on a land mine and the doctors aboard the USS Seahawk do not know if he will make or not, would you mind coming in and helping me tell Harriet the news?"
"I would be honored AJ. I will there in about 20 minutes."
"OK"
So AJ and Adelle told Harriet about Bud's condition. Adelle was there to hold Harriet if she needed it, but noticed that the young woman looked stronger than she looked. After the meeting with AJ and Harriet, Adelle got on the phone to contact Matthew knowing that he would want to know.
"AJ may I use an office. I want to inform Matthew before CNN gets a hold of this story"
"Sure. You can use mine, just dial nine to get out."
"OK, Thanks." Adelle said, as she watched AJ leave his office to go stretch his legs.
Adelle dialed the number that she had with her. "Alex Cahill's office please hold"
"No"
"Ma'am?"
"No I will not hold. Please get Matthew Burnett on the line as quickly as you can and if not I will like to speak to Ranger James Trivette."
"Ma'am Mr. Burnett is in court. I can transfer you to Ranger Headquarters to speak with Ranger Trivette."
"Thank you" There was a pause until she was transferred. "Ranger Headquarters Walker speaking"
"Ranger Walker this is Adelle Chedwiggen I am Matthew Burnett's mother, I would like to speak to Ranger Trivette please."
"Ms. Chedwiggen is there anyway that I can help? Trivette is in court at the moment."
Adelle sighed, "Ranger Walker a former co-worker of Matthew's was injured over in Afghanistan. I thought he would like to know."
Just as Adelle was talking to Walker on the phone Matthew and Trivette walked into Headquarters. "He just walked in, you can tell him herself."
"Thank You" Adelle said with a lot of relief in his voice.
"Mom is everything ok?" Matthew asked.
"No son it is not" She paused before answering, "Bud stepped on a land mine darling"
In Ranger Headquarters where Matthew had the phone, his face drained of all color and everyone noticed that was around him. Walker motioned him to put it on speaker phone, so that they could help Matthew in way that they could. "How did it happen?"
"Bud was trying to save a little boy from stepping on a land mine and he stepped on one himself instead. He is aboard the USS Seahawk, and the doctors are trying to save his leg."
"Do you want me to come out there?"
Adelle glanced at AJ,who had just stepped in the office, and relayed the message, "No not until he is transferred from the Seahawk."
"Ms. Chedwiggen is there any one that I can talk to? The Rangers will like to help if we can." Walker said to Adelle.
"Yes, just one second." Adelle turned to AJ to let him know that Ranger Walker would like to talk to him.
"This is Admiral Chedwiggen"
"Admiral this is Lt. Colonel Cordell Walker, retired. "
"Lt. Colonel"
"Respectfully sir, the Rangers and I would like to contact the Seahawk and see if they need any help."
"That is very thougtful. I think it would help so that the rest of my officers can come home. Who would be taking with you?"
"Your welcome Admiral. I would be taking Trivette and dropping off Matthew at JAG to be with his mother and Mrs. Roberts"
"I will have a helio stransport to come out to get all of you in about 30 minutes."
"We will be waiting"
The Admiral did indeed send a helio for the Rangers and Matthew. They spent all their vacation days making sure that everyone was alright. As soon as Bud arrived home, Matthew was able to spend a lot of quality time with him. Especially during rehab. Matthew knew that that Bud had a long way to go, but was sure that he was going to make.
Bud was able to talk to Matthew about all of his insecurities of taking care of Harriet and the boys. Matthew reassured him that he would be there for them, and that he would make it.
Adelle on the other hand had met Retired Admiral Thomas Boone. They shared a lot of memories with each other, and each enjoying each other's company more and more.
Adelle had finally found a new love. He was in her life and she was enjoying it very much.
Epilogue
The year 2005 AJ attendend two weddings. His sister's and then Harm marrying Mac. AJ had retired in 2004 and was enjoying every minute of it.
Harm and Mac were moving to London along with his ward Mattie.
The year 2020, Adelle and Tom had a great life. The became 'grandparents' to Harm and Mac's kids after AJ was to old to be able to be there for them. It was also the year that Harm had made Admiral and was moving back to DC to be the JAG.
Patricia could not believe she was here. Uncle AJ had told her stories of when he was the JAG here but never in her wildest dreams would she believed that she would be stationed at the same place as her Uncle AJ was.
Pat walked through the double doors of JAG Headquarters and headed straight for the office of the JAG.
"Petty Officer, I have an appointment with Admrial Rabb at 0815 this morning, is the Admiral in?"
"Yes ma'am he is in." answered Petty Officer Medwick. The petty officer hit the intercom then heard, "Yes"
"Sir, your 0815 is here to see you" answered the Petty Officer.
Petty Officer Medwick and Lt. Patricia Burnett heard the sigh, and then the Admiral said, "Send the Lt. In."
"You can right in ma'am"
Inside the office of Admiral Harmon Rabb Jr. was Sarah Mackenzie Rabb and their 12 year old son, discussing what was going to happen if Philip Mackenzie Rabb ever tried a stunt of trying to fly again with out his parents permission especially in Grandpa Rabb's bi-plane.
"Philip you will come home after school, do your homework and if your mom or I are not home YOU WILL go to your sister's until we get home. In 3 years will discuss again about you going flying but for right now you are grounded." Harm said with a large sigh. At that moment the intercom buzzed.
Seconds later a very pretty petite young woman walked into the office and announced, "Lt. Patricia Burnett reporting for duty sir."
Harm did a double take on the name.' Patricia Burnett, I wonder'. Then he glanced over at Mac who was sitting on the sofa with Philip behind the Lt.
"Lt. Are you any relation to a Patricia Burnett out of San Diego, California?"
"Yes, sir. She is my aunt."
"Who is your mother by chance?" The Lt. Looked perplexed with that question it was a private one. "The reason why I am asking is that my mother is Patricia Burnett who married Frank Burnett when I was 14."
"My mother sir is Adelle Burnett, she married Thomas Burnett. My mother's maiden was Chedwiggen."
"Then we are related somewhat Lt.. My father was a pilot that flew off the Tyco. It says in your service record that your brother Justin Burnett was my father's plan captain."
"Yes, sir"
"At ease, Lt."
Pat went to at ease stance.
"I need you to be our office manager for the time being until you get your law degree. Please see Lt. (j.g.) Nicole Roberts for your duty station. That is all."
"Aye, aye, sir" Pat came to attention and left the office.
As the Lt. Left Harm looked over at Mac and asked "Am I even Marine for helping you?"
Mac looked at Harm and said, "Not even close. Never mind Harm that you get to do dinner tonight."
Harm groaned with a grin. Getting even with Mac was going to be a challenge but a very good challenge.