HARM'S NEW ASSIGNMENT

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Note:  Just a little funny of sorts

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Mac and Harm had a nice weekend, running errands and doing laundry.  The weekend went rather quickly as did the week, it was already Wednesday.

 JAG OFFICES - 9am

"Commander, do you think that you could show up on time just once?" The Admiral asked.

"Sir, I will try harder in the future."  Harm replied knowing full well trying and accomplishing were not the same.

"Would it help if I bought you an alarm clock?"  The Admiral asked in a sarcastic manner.

"Sir?" Harm just looked at him, he wasn't sure why the Admiral had chosen today to pick on Harm for his tardiness.

Just then there was a knock on the Admiral's door, "You wanted to see me Sir?"  Mac asked.

"Colonel MacKenzie, right on time." The Admiral said taking a dig at Harm.  "I have an assignment for you.  There is a big case coming up and I want to ensure that Rabb doesn't get into any trouble. Therefore, you will be responsible for him."

"Sir, what's the case?"  Mac asked, she had not heard of anything major pending.

"Yeoman Kevin O'Donnell has been brought up on charges for slacking off while on duty.  He was too busy reading Playboy Magazine to notice a group of kids toilet papering the base BX."  The Admiral said with a smile.

Harm just looked at the Admiral, he wasn't serious.  Mac used all the strength she had to stifle a laugh.  "Sir, you aren't serious?"  Harm asked.

"Oh, I am more than serious.  By the way Commander, Lt. Roberts will be handling the investigation of Yeoman O'Donnell.  You will be dealing with the culprits; they are all sons of naval personnel."

"Sir, why are we handling this? Isn't this something for their parents to handle?"  Harm asked.

"Oh, it was Commander, but when I heard what happened, I knew immediately this was a job for you.  It shouldn't take you more than a day." The Admiral said holding in his pleasure at the thought of Harm dealing with a bunch of kids.

"Excuse me Sir, I fully understand my duties, may I please be dismissed." Mac asked trying to keep a straight face.

"Granted, Colonel." The Admiral said as he winked at Mac.  Mac walked out of the Admiral's office.  As soon as the door closed behind her, they could hear her laughter.

"Rabb, you and the Colonel can take a ride down to Norfolk and get this settled," said the Admiral.

"But Sir," Harm pleaded. "Dismissed Commander," the Admiral said not letting him finish.

MAC'S OFFICE

Mac was sitting at her desk with the door open.  She purposely kept it open, she knew that Harm would be over soon and she wanted to keep an eye out to prepare herself.

"Nice Mac, thanks for the help." Harm said.

"Sorry flyboy, you walked into this one.  Try being on time." Mac said trying not to laugh.

"So what time do you want to leave in the morning?" Harm asked.

"Let's go now, it's only 10am.  We can be there by 3.  The kids will be out of school by then."  Mac said.

"I can't believe this is happening."  Harm said plopping into a chair.

"Don't sit Harm, let's go."  Mac said.

Norfolk, VA - 3:30pm

Mac and Harm pulled up in front of the first culprit home on the list.

"Mrs. Langdon?  I am Commander Rabb, I was sent here to speak with your son Tommy regarding the toilet paper incident."  Harm said while thinking 'Am I really doing this?'

"Hello, Commander and you must be Colonel MacKenzie.  Admiral Chegwidden called and told me you would be coming."  Mrs. Langdon replied.  "The boys are all assembled in the living room."

Mac and Harm walked into the living room.  The group of boys were all sitting quietly looking down at the floor.  "Boys, this is Commander Rabb and Colonel MacKenzie, they are here to speak with you.  I expect you all to give them your undivided attention and respect."

The boys looked up at Mac and Harm.  Actually they were all looking at Mac.  Harm noticed this and decided to get their attention, "Gentlemen," he said.  "Would someone like to tell me why you thought it was necessary to decorate the BX with toilet paper?"

The boys just sat there, not wanting to answer.  Harm then turned to Mac, "Colonel would you excuse us for a moment?"

"Yes Commander, I will be in the other room."  Mac said sounding very official and she went to the kitchen to join Mrs. Langdon.

Harm sat down on a chair, "Ok guys, the marine's gone.  Listen, I know about having fun, but she's a marine, she doesn't see it that way.  Marines don't have fun.  I think us guys should just talk this out and come up a punishment to match the crime."

The boys still looked at Harm, none of them looked as though they were about to speak.  "Guys help me out here, you do not want a marine deciding your punishment. Trust me on this, she'll recommend a week in basic."

"Sir we were just clowning around."  Tommy Langdon said. 

"You couldn't think of anything else to do?"  Harm asked.

"Well Sir, every year the seniors do something, everything else has been done." Harm had to hold his laughter back; he remembered his Academy days with Jack.

Harm just nodded at them.  "Well boys, I think a written letter of apology, a sincere one, should be written to the base commander and I think that each day after school for the rest of the week it might do you all some good to help clean up the mess you've made.  Oh and no plans for this weekend, I believe the grounds need maintaining."

The boys groaned, but they also realized it was better than boot camp for a week.

"Send me a copy of the letter when it's ready," Harm said handing them a business card.  "I think that will be all."  Harm walked out of the living room and into the kitchen.  He had a big smile on his face.  Mac and Mrs. Langdon were sitting at the table talking, when Harm walked in.

"Well?" Mac asked.

"They are going to write a letter of apology and spend the rest of this week cleaning up.  Oh and this weekend, they will be working on beautifying the base.  It was a senior prank." Harm said with a smile.

"I appreciate you taking the time to come down here and talk to them." Mrs. Langdon said.  "It's been tough, most of their fathers have been away for the last six months."

"Well I am glad we could get this taken care of." Mac said.

"We? Colonel?" Harm asked with a raised eyebrow.  Mac just shot Harm a playful look.  They said goodbye to Mrs. Langdon and left.

MAC'S APARTMENT- 8 PM

"Mac, are you going to talk to me?" Harm asked very innocently.  She had not said a word to Harm since he told her what he had said to the boys.  It was a very long car ride.

"NO!" Mac replied.

"Mac… Honey… Sweetheart."  Harm said. "Come one it was a joke."

"Who are you calling honey sweetheart? I cannot believe you." Mac said.

"Mac, IT WAS A JOKE!" Harm repeated.

"Harm telling a bunch of 17 year old boys that I want to throw them into boot camp is not funny.  They must think I am some crazy jarhead. That is not what the Corps is about!" Mac yelled.

"But you're a beautiful jarhead."  Harm said thinking a compliment would soften Mac up and stop her from being angry with him.

"Harmon Rabb, is that all you see?" Mac was fuming.

Oh lord what did I say now? Harm wondered.  "Mac all I meant was…" Harm was trying to come up with something.

"Harm do me a favor, go home. NOW! Before this jarhead, slams your head into a brick wall."  Mac said as she opened the door.

Harm realized he was not going to win this one.  He gave Mac a pouty look, "Still love me?"

"GO SQUID!" Mac yelled.  Harm walked out the door and Mac flipped it shut.  Once Mac was alone, she smiled; it was a little funny she thought.

Harm drove home, "You're in deep trouble now Rabb, smart, real smart."