For information see Pt 1
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1300 Zulu
Fall's Church, VA
JAG Headquarters
Conference Room
Harm was in the Conference room waiting for the defense to come in.
P.O. Jennifer Coates was charged with the assault of a fellow officer, if that weren't bad enough this officer just happened to be the SecNav's nephew. That meant that the SecNav was throwing the book at her, conduct unbecoming of an officer, assault with deadly intent, dereliction of duty, and any other charge he could think up. Not only that, but he requested that the admiral assign his best lawyer to this. That could only mean Harm. Bud was assigned as second chair to gain some experience.
The case had just taken a surprising turn though. Refusing a JAG lawyer, Coates requested a civilian lawyer, someone from a stuffy pretentious DC law firm.
Suddenly the doors opened, and in came a young man in a fancy tailored suit. Harm stood up to shake his hand, thinking that he was the lead counsel. He had heard that it would be a lawyer by the name of MacKenzie.
"Mr. MacKenzie, hello."
The young man looked confused, and opened his mouth to respond when a feminine voice coming from the hallway cut him off.
"Jason, get back here! I can't carry all this stuff myself!"
The man, Jason, looked embarrassed and he went back to help.
A woman entered, but Harm couldn't even see her face. She was holding a stack of books hiding her features. The woman put the books on the table and turned to face Harm.
"Commander, hello, I'm Sarah MacKenzie, of MacKenzie, Luther, and Rasch. This is my associate, Jason Tiner. We will be defending Petty Officer Coates." She extended her hand.
Harm's mouth almost fell open. This woman was beautiful. Anyone could see that, even if she was wearing business skirt and suit. She had a tan like creamy mocha, and full pouty lips. She had a stunning smile and long legs. Her reddish brown hair was in a short cute bob fashion, but it was her eyes that captured him.
Her eyes were like deep pools of soulful chocolate. They shined with laughter, intelligence and strength.
Harm managed to regain his composure at the sound of Bud clearing his throat. He took her hand and shook it.
"Harmon Rabb Jr., lead prosecution. This is Lieutenant Roberts. How did you know I'm a commander?"
"My uncle is in the Marine Corps, so I know a little bit about the military."
"Ah...a jarhead, I see."
"And just what is it that you see, Squid?"
Harm let out a laugh and she joined in.
"Well, I suggest we get a start, Commander."
"Please, call me Harm"
"Only if you call me Sarah."
"I believe we have reached an agreement, Counselor"
Sarah let out a quick laugh, and Harm's smile only broadened. This woman's laugh was like music.
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1300 Zulu
Fall's Church, VA
JAG Headquarters
Conference Room
Harm was in the Conference room waiting for the defense to come in.
P.O. Jennifer Coates was charged with the assault of a fellow officer, if that weren't bad enough this officer just happened to be the SecNav's nephew. That meant that the SecNav was throwing the book at her, conduct unbecoming of an officer, assault with deadly intent, dereliction of duty, and any other charge he could think up. Not only that, but he requested that the admiral assign his best lawyer to this. That could only mean Harm. Bud was assigned as second chair to gain some experience.
The case had just taken a surprising turn though. Refusing a JAG lawyer, Coates requested a civilian lawyer, someone from a stuffy pretentious DC law firm.
Suddenly the doors opened, and in came a young man in a fancy tailored suit. Harm stood up to shake his hand, thinking that he was the lead counsel. He had heard that it would be a lawyer by the name of MacKenzie.
"Mr. MacKenzie, hello."
The young man looked confused, and opened his mouth to respond when a feminine voice coming from the hallway cut him off.
"Jason, get back here! I can't carry all this stuff myself!"
The man, Jason, looked embarrassed and he went back to help.
A woman entered, but Harm couldn't even see her face. She was holding a stack of books hiding her features. The woman put the books on the table and turned to face Harm.
"Commander, hello, I'm Sarah MacKenzie, of MacKenzie, Luther, and Rasch. This is my associate, Jason Tiner. We will be defending Petty Officer Coates." She extended her hand.
Harm's mouth almost fell open. This woman was beautiful. Anyone could see that, even if she was wearing business skirt and suit. She had a tan like creamy mocha, and full pouty lips. She had a stunning smile and long legs. Her reddish brown hair was in a short cute bob fashion, but it was her eyes that captured him.
Her eyes were like deep pools of soulful chocolate. They shined with laughter, intelligence and strength.
Harm managed to regain his composure at the sound of Bud clearing his throat. He took her hand and shook it.
"Harmon Rabb Jr., lead prosecution. This is Lieutenant Roberts. How did you know I'm a commander?"
"My uncle is in the Marine Corps, so I know a little bit about the military."
"Ah...a jarhead, I see."
"And just what is it that you see, Squid?"
Harm let out a laugh and she joined in.
"Well, I suggest we get a start, Commander."
"Please, call me Harm"
"Only if you call me Sarah."
"I believe we have reached an agreement, Counselor"
Sarah let out a quick laugh, and Harm's smile only broadened. This woman's laugh was like music.
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