Usual disclaimers and notes apply. This one was in response to a "Flash Fic" challenge on the JAG Writers Workshop list: 100 words or less.

Check

by Celli Lane

"Sizemore Article 32?"

"Check."

"Hamilton discovery requests?"

"Check."

"Cochran and Murphy plea bargains?"

"Check."

"Beltway Burgers order?"

"Blecch."

"..."

"Check."

"La Costa order?"

"Damn straight, check."

"Okay."

"...What is it?"

"I feel like we're forgetting something."

"We're not forgetting something."

"I feel like--"

"We're buried in paperwork up to our..."

"..."

"...sixes. That's not enough?"

"I'm just saying--"

"Because if legal pleadings, dead animals, and a Marine lawyer aren't enough for one fun-filled weekend--"

*thwap!*

"Ow!"

"Smart-ass partner--"

"*Me?*"

"--Check."

--the end--