I disclaim. The JAG characters are not mine, any characters that I have added are just made up and are not real.

Spoilers: This story does not really go with anything in season 7, but does include everything that has happened in season 7 up to Port Chicago.

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Chapter 2

JAG HQ
8:00 a.m.

Mac walked quickly into the JAG office, putting her things down, then headed towards the Admiral's office. "Good morning Ma'am. How are you this morning," Harriet asked? "Oh, good morning Harriet. Actually I'm doing great. I was just on my way to see the Admiral, I have something very important I need to tell everyone," Mac said as Harriet followed her towards the Admiral's office. "Tiner I need to see the Admiral ASAP," Mac said. Tiner buzzed her in and watched as her and Harriet walked quickly into the Admiral's office. "Good morning Colonel. So what's the big emergency today," the Admiral asked? After shutting the door, Mac noticed that Harm and Sturgis were also seated in the office.

"Oh good your all in here," Mac said nervously. Harm and Sturgis looked at the Admirl and Hariet with a questioning look. "Is something wrong Mac," Harm asked? "No, well in a way yes. Last night, I had a very interesting vistor, a woman from social services in Arizona. She had a little girl with her. A friend from my past died in a car accident and apparently left a will asking that I be tracked down to care for her daughter Alyssa," Mac said taking a deep breath. "Who was this friend," Harm asked? "Her name was Laura. She was the only girl who was a friend. She and I got a job at the same dance club. We used to work all night shifts so that during our breaks we could get free drinks," Mac said avoiding the eyes that were on her. "So your going to adopt her," Harriet asked? "Yes. That's what I wanted to talk to the Admiral about. Sir, I'd like the afternoon off so that I can go sign the papers," Mac said. The Admiral sat back and smiled. "Take the afternoon off Colonel. Go get the newest addition to JAG," the Admiral said. "Thank you Sir. I also have a small favor to ask of you. Would you guys mind coming to help me with her stuff? You know painting and moving her bed in," Mac asked hopeful? "You know we'll help you Mac," the Admiral said. She looked around at their faces and saw them smiling. "We can't wait to meet her,"Harm said. Mac looked at Harm and saw that he wasn't angry. "Can you all meet me at my place say about 4 p.m.," Mac asked? "We'll see you then Colonel," the Admiral said.

After finishing up her paper work for the day, Mac looked at her watch. It was ten minutes after twelve. She picked up her things and left the office. A half hour later she stood in front of Mrs. Smith's desk, ready to sign the papers. Mrs. Smith came out from a side office holding Alyssa's hand. Alyssa smiled at seeing Mac. "I wasn't sure if you would come," Alyssa said shyly. "Of course I would. I want you to be a part of my family. And you know what? My boss and co-workers can't wait to meet you. They're even going to come over after work and help us move you into your new room," Mac said smiling at the child. "Okay, here are the papers Ms. Mackenzie. All they need are your signature and Alyssa is yours," Mrs. Smith said smiling brightly. Mac leaned over the desk, taking a pen and signed them. She handed the papers to Mrs. Smith, then picked up Alyssa hugging her. "We're a family now Alyssa. I promise, no one will ever hurt you again," Mac said hugging the small girl tightly in her arms.