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JAG HEADQUARTERS

The holidays were behind them and everyone was back in the daily grind.  It was hard to believe that January was almost over.  The New Year had brought new cases and everyone was overloaded and busy.  There was little time to rest let alone plan for the upcoming events.  They had all assembled in the conference room for the morning ritual.

"I trust everyone got some rest this weekend?" The Admiral asked. "Let's get started it's going to be another busy day.  Colonel I have a new assignment for you and Lt. Aldridge."

"Yes Sir." Mac said taking the file that was passed to her.

"Lt. Holland, who is stationed in Norfolk, has been charged with raping a local woman.  The state's attorney's office has agreed to hand the case over to us for investigation and possible trial." The Admiral said.

"I'll be happy to prosecute Sir." Mac said.

"Glad to hear it, but you'll be defending. Lt. Aldridge will be prosecuting." The Admiral replied.

"But Sir." Mac began to protest.

"Colonel, I trust you will provide the Lieutenant with as rigorous defense as you would have a prosecution." The Admiral said cutting her off.

"Yes Sir." Mac replied. 

"Commander Rabb, you are going to be defending Lieutenant Jonas. She is stationed on the U.S.S. America currently docked in Norfolk as well. The Admiral said.

"And this case is about?" Harm asked.

"Prostitution." The Admiral replied. They all looked at him blankly.

"Excuse me Sir, where is Commander Turner?" Mac asked, they hadn't seen or spoken to him since last Friday.

"Personal leave. Congresswoman Latham's mother's home was robbed yesterday morning.  He escorted her back to Michigan.  He did ask me to tell you all that he would contact you." The Admiral informed them.

"Thank you Sir." Mac said.

"Ok people that will be all.  Dismissed." The Admiral said.

MAC'S OFFICE

"Enter" Mac called out.

"Colonel, I wanted to advise you, I will be going down to Norfolk tomorrow to speak with the victim." Aldridge said.

"Alleged victim." Mac corrected. "Mind if I come along?  I need to speak with the Lieutenant"

"No problem how about I pick you up at your place at 7:30?" Aldridge suggested.

"Sounds good. But umm, can you make that Harm's?" Mac asked with a smile.

"Sure." Aldridge replied turning a shade of red.  "You know, Mac I never did congratulate you guys.  I am very happy for you both."

"Thanks Albert." Mac said smiling.

"Well then, I guess I'll see you in the morning." Aldridge said.

HARM'S APARTMENT

Mac and Harm were having dinner and discussing Harm's new assignment.

"So Harm, are you going to be able to deal with this Madam?" Mac said laughing.

"I think so." Harm said shaking his head. "This really is rather hard to believe."

"The best part is I am prosecuting." Mac said.

"Yeah means I should win." Harm said with a wink.

"Don't count on it flyboy." Mac said.

"Hey want to ride down to Norfolk with me tomorrow?" Harm asked.

"Oh I didn't even occur to me that you would be going.  Alfred agreed to take me, why don't you ride with us?" Mac stated.

They finished dinner and relaxed.  The next morning they rode to Norfolk with Lt. Aldridge.  Handled discoveries on all cases and returned to JAG for a typical week of trying cases and other assorted paperwork.

ACROSS TOWN

"Dum dum de dum." She sang as she walked around her apartment.  She was so excited.  Harm agreed to push up the wedding; it was hard to believe that it was this weekend.  Everyone was coming and based on the replies they weren't too surprised, they all knew Harm loved her.