"Traveling" The group leaves on their trip and gets a little surprise
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JAG Headquarters
The crew was assembled in the Admiral's office. "At ease and be seated," the Admiral said. They all took their seats. The SecNav was there as was Clayton Webb. When they saw Webb, there was a collective groan. They all knew whenever Webb was involved; there was trouble close by. "Relax," Webb said, "I am just here to help."
There were a few smirks but nothing that would make the Admiral need to call them to order.
The SecNav began, "Two days ago, a group of divers appeared to have gone down to the Arizona. You are aware of the significance of that battleship and what it means to the Navy and the country. The only way we found out of it was based on the Police Blotter section of the Honolulu Times." The SecNav's tone was growing angry. The thought that any one would desecrate the memorial was too much to fathom.
The SecNav continued, "We are not getting enough answers from the Honolulu police or the Naval Station. I want to know why."
Mac spoke, "Excuse me sir, but why us?" Aren't there officers closer to Pearl that could help?"
"Good question Colonel, the Admiral responded. "I would normally agree with you, however, you have all proven your creativity in the most unlikely situation."
"But why no uniforms Sir?" Sturgis asked. 'Are we hiding the fact that we are military?"
"You will be investigating the incident. We want it to appear as though the Navy is completed satisfied with the investigation job being done there. If a group of lawyers show up, both the Base and the police might stop telling us what little they currently are. We don't even want them hanging in your closets at the hotel."
"I have taken the liberty of preparing CIA ID's for each of you." Webb said as he passed out envelopes to each person. "My office is prepared to answer any questions, should they come up."
"We're just supposed to walk in and act like 'spooks'," Harm asked sarcastically.
"Commander, do you not want to go?" The Admiral answered sarcastically. "You are supposed to go and find out what the hell is going on. I don't like the idea that anyone could have gone down to the Arizona, even worse if it was one of our own. You're flight leaves soon. Here are your tickets. That will be all, dismissed." Said the Admiral.
The group left the office with unanswered questions and prepared to leave.
Sturgis was discussing something with Tiner when he noticed Lt. Singer. "Lieutenant, is there a problem?" Sturgis asked. "No sir, none what so ever." Inside she was seething. Why them? Why is it always them? I am a far better lawyer. What does it take to get some preferential treatment here? "Then I suggest you wipe that look off your face." Sturgis snapped.
The group was getting ready to depart for Dulles Airport. "Safe flying and don't get into any trouble." Remarked the Admiral. "Aye sir," they all responded.
Dulles International Airport
The group checked their bags and proceeded to the gate. They sat waiting for the boarding call when they heard a voice, "Any body need a date?" They looked up and who was standing there but Bobbie Latham. "What are you doing here?" Sturgis asked.
"Well isn't that a nice hello." She teased. "The Admiral called me yesterday and informed me of the situation. If you think you're all going to Hawaii without me, work or no work, you need to think again." Sturgis smiled and kissed her. "Besides, now it looks like three couples instead of two couples and a third wheel," she jokingly poked at Sturgis.
"But ma'am," Bud said quietly, "we've all been given special ID's." Before he could finish his statement Bobbie held up a similar ID and smiled, "You're not the only one who has connections to Webb," she laughed.
On the plane
They boarded and were seated in first class. "Wow, this is the only way to fly." Remarked Bud. "I didn't have time to request a special meal," Harm said. A collect groan was heard from his friends. "Don't worry Harm, we'll all give you our salads." Joked Sturgis.
The group settled into the flight and relaxed. Small discussions were going on, about the case at hand, going to Hawaii, everyone's favorite little boy AJ as well as other topics.
"This is so exciting," Harriet said. "I can't believe we are on our way to Hawaii." "I know Harriet, the romantic sunsets, cool ocean breezes, the walks on the beach." Bobbie added.
"The hula girls, the grass skirts," chimed in Sturgis, which got him a smack from Bobbie. "Don't forget the reason we are going guys." said Bud.
Harm and Mac listened to their friends kid around. They just looked at each other and Mac moved closer to Harm. This may be business but they were getting some time together.
The plane descended into LAX, they had a one-hour layover before their flight to Honolulu. Luckily they didn't have to retrieve their bags since they were flying the same airlines.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
"Let's go get a bite to eat," Harm said. "That's my line," laughed Mac. Off they went in search of something edible.
Once seated in the restaurant, the group began to discuss more important matters. Harm opened his briefcase and pulled out the papers Webb had given him.
"I just don't understand, why all the cloak and dagger here?" Bud said.
"I wish I knew what we were looking for." Sturgis commented.
"What gets me is how can we question the people at the base without being able to show that we have the rank and right to do so." Mac offered.
"Let's look at what we have here." Harm said. "The U.S.S. Arizona, final resting place of the seamen aboard, untouched for 50 years. Evidence that people have recently gone down to her, no clue as to who they are or why they have done this, and the base and police are being closed mouthed about it."
"I for one don't understand why we have to hide who we are." Mac said.
"What seems odd is that no one is talking, I would think they would want to get to the bottom of this." Bud commented.
Harriet had an interesting thought; "Wouldn't the CO at Pearl welcome the assistance?" Everyone was looking at Harriet as she continued. "No one from JAG has ever been sent for this type of situation. "Why now?"
As they all thought about Harriet's questions, Bobbie offered an opinion. "Think about this, we know it is currently being investigated, yet no one is talking," She continued, "If anyone is hiding anything, outside investigators are going to be considered a problem. Isn't it a bit risky sending us into this?"
Harm spoke next, "I guess we will find out in a couple of hours."
The flight was called and the group went to catch their connection. On the flight things seemed to get a bit more romantic, each couple kept to themselves and enjoyed the second half of the trip.
Mac fell asleep cuddled up against Harm, as she dozed off she thought this feels so right. Harm looked down at Mac and smiled, it was right and he dozed off as well.
When they woke up they were descending into Honolulu International Airport.
Disclaimer: They don't belong to me.
Reviews please.
JAG Headquarters
The crew was assembled in the Admiral's office. "At ease and be seated," the Admiral said. They all took their seats. The SecNav was there as was Clayton Webb. When they saw Webb, there was a collective groan. They all knew whenever Webb was involved; there was trouble close by. "Relax," Webb said, "I am just here to help."
There were a few smirks but nothing that would make the Admiral need to call them to order.
The SecNav began, "Two days ago, a group of divers appeared to have gone down to the Arizona. You are aware of the significance of that battleship and what it means to the Navy and the country. The only way we found out of it was based on the Police Blotter section of the Honolulu Times." The SecNav's tone was growing angry. The thought that any one would desecrate the memorial was too much to fathom.
The SecNav continued, "We are not getting enough answers from the Honolulu police or the Naval Station. I want to know why."
Mac spoke, "Excuse me sir, but why us?" Aren't there officers closer to Pearl that could help?"
"Good question Colonel, the Admiral responded. "I would normally agree with you, however, you have all proven your creativity in the most unlikely situation."
"But why no uniforms Sir?" Sturgis asked. 'Are we hiding the fact that we are military?"
"You will be investigating the incident. We want it to appear as though the Navy is completed satisfied with the investigation job being done there. If a group of lawyers show up, both the Base and the police might stop telling us what little they currently are. We don't even want them hanging in your closets at the hotel."
"I have taken the liberty of preparing CIA ID's for each of you." Webb said as he passed out envelopes to each person. "My office is prepared to answer any questions, should they come up."
"We're just supposed to walk in and act like 'spooks'," Harm asked sarcastically.
"Commander, do you not want to go?" The Admiral answered sarcastically. "You are supposed to go and find out what the hell is going on. I don't like the idea that anyone could have gone down to the Arizona, even worse if it was one of our own. You're flight leaves soon. Here are your tickets. That will be all, dismissed." Said the Admiral.
The group left the office with unanswered questions and prepared to leave.
Sturgis was discussing something with Tiner when he noticed Lt. Singer. "Lieutenant, is there a problem?" Sturgis asked. "No sir, none what so ever." Inside she was seething. Why them? Why is it always them? I am a far better lawyer. What does it take to get some preferential treatment here? "Then I suggest you wipe that look off your face." Sturgis snapped.
The group was getting ready to depart for Dulles Airport. "Safe flying and don't get into any trouble." Remarked the Admiral. "Aye sir," they all responded.
Dulles International Airport
The group checked their bags and proceeded to the gate. They sat waiting for the boarding call when they heard a voice, "Any body need a date?" They looked up and who was standing there but Bobbie Latham. "What are you doing here?" Sturgis asked.
"Well isn't that a nice hello." She teased. "The Admiral called me yesterday and informed me of the situation. If you think you're all going to Hawaii without me, work or no work, you need to think again." Sturgis smiled and kissed her. "Besides, now it looks like three couples instead of two couples and a third wheel," she jokingly poked at Sturgis.
"But ma'am," Bud said quietly, "we've all been given special ID's." Before he could finish his statement Bobbie held up a similar ID and smiled, "You're not the only one who has connections to Webb," she laughed.
On the plane
They boarded and were seated in first class. "Wow, this is the only way to fly." Remarked Bud. "I didn't have time to request a special meal," Harm said. A collect groan was heard from his friends. "Don't worry Harm, we'll all give you our salads." Joked Sturgis.
The group settled into the flight and relaxed. Small discussions were going on, about the case at hand, going to Hawaii, everyone's favorite little boy AJ as well as other topics.
"This is so exciting," Harriet said. "I can't believe we are on our way to Hawaii." "I know Harriet, the romantic sunsets, cool ocean breezes, the walks on the beach." Bobbie added.
"The hula girls, the grass skirts," chimed in Sturgis, which got him a smack from Bobbie. "Don't forget the reason we are going guys." said Bud.
Harm and Mac listened to their friends kid around. They just looked at each other and Mac moved closer to Harm. This may be business but they were getting some time together.
The plane descended into LAX, they had a one-hour layover before their flight to Honolulu. Luckily they didn't have to retrieve their bags since they were flying the same airlines.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
"Let's go get a bite to eat," Harm said. "That's my line," laughed Mac. Off they went in search of something edible.
Once seated in the restaurant, the group began to discuss more important matters. Harm opened his briefcase and pulled out the papers Webb had given him.
"I just don't understand, why all the cloak and dagger here?" Bud said.
"I wish I knew what we were looking for." Sturgis commented.
"What gets me is how can we question the people at the base without being able to show that we have the rank and right to do so." Mac offered.
"Let's look at what we have here." Harm said. "The U.S.S. Arizona, final resting place of the seamen aboard, untouched for 50 years. Evidence that people have recently gone down to her, no clue as to who they are or why they have done this, and the base and police are being closed mouthed about it."
"I for one don't understand why we have to hide who we are." Mac said.
"What seems odd is that no one is talking, I would think they would want to get to the bottom of this." Bud commented.
Harriet had an interesting thought; "Wouldn't the CO at Pearl welcome the assistance?" Everyone was looking at Harriet as she continued. "No one from JAG has ever been sent for this type of situation. "Why now?"
As they all thought about Harriet's questions, Bobbie offered an opinion. "Think about this, we know it is currently being investigated, yet no one is talking," She continued, "If anyone is hiding anything, outside investigators are going to be considered a problem. Isn't it a bit risky sending us into this?"
Harm spoke next, "I guess we will find out in a couple of hours."
The flight was called and the group went to catch their connection. On the flight things seemed to get a bit more romantic, each couple kept to themselves and enjoyed the second half of the trip.
Mac fell asleep cuddled up against Harm, as she dozed off she thought this feels so right. Harm looked down at Mac and smiled, it was right and he dozed off as well.
When they woke up they were descending into Honolulu International Airport.