Thanks for the reviews here is part 1 of the final story.
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Crossed wires
Part 1
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Tuesday
"Sexual harassment, she's lying Mac." Harm said to Mac.
"See you in court."
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"She doesn't exactly strike me as the sort of person to usually shy away from male attention." Jess said.
"Me neither. What do you think?"
"Her whole attitude, the way she dresses screams 'I want male attention', I just think she didn't get attention off of the right person."
"You seem to be quite knowledgeable on this matter Captain."
"It's a female thing sir."
"I'll take your word for it."
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Thursday
"What?" Jess asked shocked.
"All you need to do is dress like the woman in the picture and see what sort of reaction you get." Harm explained.
"My mother would kill me if she ever saw me dressed like that." Jess said taking another look at the picture.
"We can tone it down a little."
"I want it toning down a lot." Jess exclaimed.
"Ok, just make sure it is the opposite of what you usually wear."
"I could take that statement the wrong way you know."
"I meant it as a compliment."
"Thank you."
"Now lets go and find something suitable for you to wear." Harm said standing up.
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Friday morning
"You ready for this afternoon?" Harm asked Jess.
"I will be after I drink half a bottle of gin."
"I'll buy you a drink when we've done."
"I can't believe I'm doing this."
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Friday afternoon
"You going to the party at the Admiral's tonight?" Mac asked Harm, as he was about to leave.
"Yeah, are you going?"
"Yeah. You going somewhere?" Mac asked watching him put on his coat.
"Jess and I have to do something regarding the case, I'll see you later." Harm replied leaving the office.
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"At least no-one is likely to recognise you dressed like that." Harm said looking at Jess.
"I look like a tart and feel uncomfortable."
"Just remember our goals and remember that I'll be right behind you."
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Twenty minutes later
"Hey!" Jess shouted running after the man who'd just snatched her bag. When she got him she thumped him injuring her wrist, Harm was quick to reach them.
"Everything ok?" Harm asked picking the man up off of the floor.
"I think I've broken my wrist." Jess said.
"The stupid cows broken my nose." The man said.
"You stole her bag, what did you expect, a hug?" Harm asked.
"I'll do you for assault." Said the man. "I never tried to steal anyone's bag."
"Look the police are here." Jessica replied.
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Police station
"Fortunately the person who stole your bag has decided not to press charges against you. Not that it would matter anyway, it seems we've been looking for him for some time, there's been a lot of handbag thefts in the park recently, we believe he's been behind them. However there is something I recommend you address." The police officer said to Jess.
"Go on."
"How you're dresses isn't exactly appropriate for a stroll in the park, nor the kind I'd expect to see a marine captain such as yourself wearing."
"Myself and the Commander are conducting an investigation, I assure you I never usually dress like this."
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"We may need you both to come in at a later stage, in the meantime I suggest you get that wrist looked at."
"Thanks officer." Harm replied as he followed Jess out of the station.
"Where to now?" Jessica asked.
"To the hospital like the man said."
"Can't I go home and get changed first?"
"It's closer to the hospital. Come on."
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Hospital
"We're going to be late for the Admiral's party." Jess said looking at her watch. "Don't think he'll mind, Meredith may though." Harm replied.
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An hour later
"Come on, better late than never to the Admiral's." Harm said as they left the hospital.
"I'm freezing." Jess said hugging herself.
"Here." Harm said handing her his coat.
"Stop off at my place first so I can get changed." Jess said getting into the car.
"It's in the wrong direction. You look great."
"I look like a hooker, a cheap one."
"Keep the coat on then."
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Admiral's place
"Commander, Captain, glad you could both make it." Meredith said opening the door to the late arrivals.
"Sorry Meredith, had to stop off at the hospital." Harm said.
"Are you ok?" Meredith asked.
"Fractured my wrist." Jess replied showing her bandaged wrist.
"How on earth did you manage to do that?" Meredith asked.
"It's a long story." Harm replied.
"Can I take your coat?" Meredith asked Jessica.
"I'd rather keep it on, think I'm coming down with a cold so I better stay warm." "Ok." Meredith replied confused since the house was warm and Jess looked a little flushed.
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"Commander Rabb, Captain Clover, mind if I have a quick word with you?" Admiral Chegwidden asked.
"Certainly Sir." Harm replied; they both followed the admiral into the kitchen.
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"Wonder where they've been." Harriet said.
"Hospital, Jess' fractured her wrist." Meredith replied.
"Why is she wearing Harm's coat?" Sturgis asked.
"She isn't is she?" Bud asked.
"It's way to big for her and Harm isn't wearing one." Mac replied.
"Wonder how she fractured her wrist." Harriet thought.
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"A few hours ago I received an interesting phone call from the local police department." The Admiral said to Harm and Jess. "The officer on the phone informed me that two of my officers, whilst carrying out an investigation unknown to me have aided the police in catching a thief. I also was informed that one of the two officers assaulted this person and was dressed in a way as to suggest a different profession to put it mildly. What the hell were you both thinking?"
"It was all my idea Sir, Jessica just went along with it."
"Captain, you're lucky you're not being charged with assault, and I find it hard to believe you were wearing what I was informed you were wearing."
"Sorry sir, we thought it would help with our understanding of the case. As for me hitting the thief, he stole my bag and I reacted. He's not pressing charges and the police have been after him for some time."
"Sir, other than not informing you of the nature of our investigation I can't see that we've done anything wrong;" Harm said.
"I want your assurance that this sort of thing won't happen ever again."
"Yes Sir." Both said in unison.
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"Jess, it's stifling in here, why are you still wearing a coat? It looks like the Commanders coat." Sturgis asked.
"I left mine at home, and I feel a cold coming on so the Commander's agreed to let me borrow his."
"Doesn't fool me, what's the real story?"
"It's a long one." Harm replied carrying Jess's plate over to where they were sitting.
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Two hours later
"Are those fishnets?" Mac asked as Jessica sat down opposite her.
"Why are you wearing fishnets?" Harriet asked.
"It's a long story." Harm replied.
"Does it explain your lateness and the wrist?" Bud asked.
"Yeah." Harm replied.
"Well I like nothing better than a good story, especially if I don't have to teach it." Meredith said.
"I'll summarise, we were working on the case, I dressed like a hooker, got my bag snatched, broke the nose of the bloke who snatched it, and in doing so I fractured my wrist. We had to go to the police station and then to the hospital so we arrived here late." Jess explained.
"Then why are you wearing the Commanders coat?" Sturgis asked.
"I'm haven't had the chance to change." Jess replied.
"Come on Jess, show us." Sturgis said.
"She doesn't have to if she doesn't want to." Harm said.
"I'm actually quiet tired, and I've got an early start." Jess said.
"Yeah, we've got that meeting at the club." Harm said.
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"Were you tempted to show them?" Harm asked as he drove Jess home.
"Not a chance."
"Why?"
"Tom hasn't even seen me like this." Jess replied referring to her boyfriend.
"How is it going with him?"
"Great, just don't know how to explain this."
"Honesty is the best policy." Harm said.
"You should take your own advice from time to time Harm."
"Meaning?"
"You need to loosen up a little."
"What do you suggest?"
"Ballroom dancing, there's a class on in the morning at the club."
"With who?"
"Me."
"Ok, what time should I pick you up?" Harm asked.
"Nine." Jess replied getting out of the car.
