AFTER THE GAME

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JAG OFFICES

Gunny walked into JAG and Tiner practically tackled him.

"Good morning Gunny, why didn't you warn me?" Tiner asked.

"Tiner, give me a second to take off my coat." Gunny said. "Warn you about what?"

"Sam!" Tiner said. "Exactly how does she know Mr. Webb?"

"We ran into him at the liquor store." Gunny laughed. "She had words with him."

"That woman is on a mission." Tiner replied. "I didn't know what to say."

"Doesn't matter, she's a reporter. She'll find out on her own." Gunny said and went to his desk.

"Good morning, Gunny.  How are you feeling today?" Mac asked as she walked in.

"Just fine ma'am. Thank you for asking." Gunny replied.

"So did anyone see that glorious game Saturday?" Harm asked as he walked in.

"You're early." Mac laughed.

"I guess I'm still on Little AJ time." Harm said.

"He is a handful." Mac laughed. "What time did you take him back to Harriet and Bud?"

"Around 7ish." Harm replied. "We went to the Smithsonian for the day first."

"Sounds like fun." Mac replied. "So, any plans for tonight?"

"None, what did you have in mind?" Harm asked walking to the break room with her.

"Oh I don't know.  Dinner and a movie?" Mac said with a smile. Stage two!

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Harm laughed.

"Not really, you'll be paying." Mac said walking out of the break room. "If I was asking you out, I'd be paying."

"Harm, you look like you're in shock." Sturgis said walking into the room.

"She's up to something." Harm said.

"Who's up to something?" Sturgis asked, knowing the answer.

"Mac," Harm said. "I don't know what it is, but I can feel it."

"I don't know what to tell you, buddy." Sturgis laughed.

"You're a big help." Harm quipped.

"Hey, I'm busy helping Bud, I don't have time for you right now." Sturgis replied. "This one you are going to have to figure out on your own."

"Thanks." Harm said as he walked to his office. Mac was up to something, but he was not about to let her get the upper hand.

BACK IN THE BULLPEN

Hey Jason, how ya doin?" Sam asked walking into JAG.

"Hi Sam, what brings you here?" Tiner asked.

"I'm the 11 o'clock with the head honcho." Sam smiled.

"Really?" Tiner said.

"Again with the reallys?" Sam teased. "Check the calendar."

"Oh wow, it is you." Tiner said.

"Told you," Sam laughed. "After chatting the other night, I decided to do a story about the JAG people."

"That's great; I gave you a story idea." Tiner smiled.

"Hey Sam," Gunny said walking over.

"How did things go after we left?" Sam asked. "Inquiring minds want to know."

"It went fine." Gunny said.

"Good to hear, I guess that means you'll be coming around." Sam smiled.

"Possibly," Gunny said. "Why are you here?"

"I am meeting with your top dog." Sam said.

"Oh." Gunny said before he could say anything else the Admiral came out of his office.

"Tiner, I have a meeting with Sam Danaher. Let me know when he gets here.  And interrupt me as soon as you can. I don't know what the SecNav was thinking." AJ said.

"Ahh Sir," Tiner tired to interrupt.

"Good morning, Admiral. My name is Samantha Danaher.  I'm what the SecNav was thinking." Sam laughed.

"Excuse me, Miss Danaher; it's been a long morning." AJ said trying to back peddle a bit.

"It's ok, people hear reporter and they freak." Sam said. "I'm actually a columnist."

"Tiner, cancel that order," AJ said. "I'll give Miss Danaher all the time she needs."

"Aye Aye Sir," Tiner said.

ADMIRAL'S OFFICE

"How about we start over," Sam said. "Admiral, thank you for taking the time to meet with me, I'm Samantha Danaher.  Please call me Sam."

"Pleasure to meet you Sam," AJ replied. "Please have a seat."

"I had the opportunity to meet Gunnery Sergeant Galindez and Petty Officer Tiner this past weekend." Sam began. "They gave me an idea for my column; I thought I would dedicate one to Navy JAGs."

"Really," AJ said. "To what do we owe the honor?"

"Is the word really, Navy speak for something?" Sam asked.

"Excuse me?" AJ replied.

"Never mind," Sam laughed. "So, do you read my column?"

"Actually, I have." AJ said. "You seem to concentrate on the military a lot recently."

"I'm an Army Brat, Admiral. I also think the military needs as much positive press as possible." Sam said. 

Sam and AJ continued their conversation about what angle she would like to take and other details.

BULLPEN

"Mr. Webb." Tiner said looking up from his desk.

"Is the Admiral available?" Webb asked.

"Ahh, he's meeting with someone right now." Tiner replied.  "Maybe you want to come back."

"I need to see him." Webb stated. "Tell him I'm here."

"Mr. Webb, I really think you should come back later." Tiner encouraged.

"Tiner, just tell him I need to see him." Webb said.

"Ok Sir." Tiner said shaking his head.

AJ'S OFFICE

He walked to the Admiral's office; after knocking and being called in he entered.

"Excuse me Sir," Tiner interrupted. "Mr. Webb is here to see you."

"Ask him to wait." AJ replied.

"Is that Clayton Webb?" Sam asked with a little smile.

"You know him?" AJ asked in a worried tone.

"Not really." Sam said.

"AJ, it really can't wait." Webb said walking into his office.

"What is it now Webb?" AJ asked.

"Ahh," Webb stopped when he saw Sam. "Danaher wasn't it? What brings you to JAG?"

"I'm a reporter, what's your excuse?" Sam laughed. "And it still is Danaher, nice to see you again; I'm sorry, I remember the face, not the name."

"Clayton Webb." Webb replied. "By the way you were right about the Ramsey."

"I told you. Napa makes the best merlots." Sam smiled.

"Would you two like to be alone? I can always leave my office." AJ said sarcastically.

"Sorry Admiral." Sam said. "If it's okay with you I would like to speak to some of your staff."

"That's fine Sam." AJ replied. "Oh Sam, will I get to see what is written before you go to press?"

"I believe as a lawyer you know that's against my first amendment rights." Sam said with a wink. "But I don't see it as a problem."

"Thank you." AJ said shaking her hand. "I'll be speaking with you."

"Thank you Admiral." Sam said then turning to Webb. "Webb."

Sam walked out of the office leaving Webb staring at her as she closed the door behind her.  AJ had a bemused grin on his face watching the brief episode between the two.  

"So Webb, what's so important?" AJ asked.

"Why was she here?" Webb asked, basically forgetting why he was there.

"She's a reporter, doing an article on JAG." AJ replied. "So what do you need Webb?"

"A reporter? I never would have guessed a reporter." Webb stated. "I would have figured stand up comic."

"Actually I think she is more of a columnist." AJ said. "She writes The World According to Me."

"Really. What do you know?" Webb said. "That's her?"

"Webb why are you here?" AJ asked again. "I am sure it wasn't to discuss Miss Danaher."

BULLPEN

"Well, wasn't that interesting." Sam smiled. "Oh Jason, why is Clayton Webb here?"

"Webb's here?" Gunny said with a laugh.

"Yes, and I told you he would get the Ramsey." Sam replied. "There is definitely a story with that man."

"Sam, why do I get the feeling, you were trouble as a kid?" Gunny laughed.

"Couldn't tell you," Sam said. "Hey, I got the OK to interview you guys. Let's talk."

Sam spent about an hour with Gunny and Tiner talking about their duties.  She then went in search of Harm, Mac and company.

"Excuse me." Sam said knocking on Harm's door.

"May I help you?" Harm asked.

"You're Commander Rabb." Sam said. "I'm Sam Danaher.  The Admiral said it would be okay for me to talk to you about my column, The World According to Me."

"Sam Danaher, you're a woman?" Harm laughed. "The few columns I've read, I assumed you were a man."

"That's what it says on my birth certificate." Sam laughed. "So, do you have some time?"

"Have a seat." Harm said.  Harm and Sam talked for about 20 minutes before Mac interrupted them.

"Harm, I was thinking… oh excuse me." Mac said seeing Sam sitting there.

"Sam Danaher, Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie." Harm made the introductions.

"The World According to Me, I love your column." Mac said. "It's nice to finally meet the woman behind the pen."

"Pleasures mine." Sam said. "You are my next stop."

"You knew Sam Danaher was a woman?" Harm asked.

"Of course," Mac laughed. "Didn't you?"

"Don't feel bad, most men think I am a man, all women know I'm not." Sam laughed.

"So what brings you to JAG?" Mac asked.

"I am dedicating a column to you guys.  Nothing too in depth; I just want the people to know you exist." Sam replied.

"That's great. " Mac smiled. "I hate to sound like I am putting you off, but I need to discuss something with the Commander."

"No problem, I need to speak with Commander Turner." Sam smiled. "I'll find you when I'm done."

"Thanks Sam, looking forward to it." Mac said.

Sam went off in search of Sturgis, when she was done with him she spoke to Harriet and Bud.  When that was over, she went back to find Mac.  They shared a cup of coffee and after about an hour of chatting, Sam left.  This was going to be a fun column.

"Sam's a piece of work." Tiner said.

"Tell me about it. Do you know that when they were kids people called her and Ashlyn; Lucy and Ethel?" Gunny laughed.

"I'm not surprised." Tiner said. "Sam's cool, she's been everywhere."

"Tiner do you have a crush?" Gunny asked.

"No, but I bet it would have been fun to have her as an older sister." Tiner said.

"Have who as an older sister?" Mac asked walking over.

"Sam, I had a beer with her the other night." Tiner said. "She's very different."

"Who's different?" Harm asked, joining in.

"Sam." Mac said.

"Oh, how did you guys meet her?" Sturgis asked, also coming over.

"She is Dr. Spaulding's best friend.  We met her Saturday." Gunny said.

"The Doctor, that was here the other day?" Harriet asked, not wanting to be left out.

"Yes ma'am. She invited me over to watch the game." Tiner said.

"Tiner, she invited me over. I let you tag along." Gunny corrected.

"This is true." Tiner said.

"So, what's this about Sam?" Harm asked.

"She's just different. She doesn't care what anyone thinks and does her own thing." Tiner began. "Her dad was in the Army, so she's lived just about everywhere.  She drinks, smokes and has a wicked sense of humor.  She also likes to cause trouble, but in a good way."

"Are you smitten, Tiner?" Sturgis laughed.

"Not at all," Tiner said. "I couldn't handle her.  Besides I think she has her sights set on…"

"Clayton Webb, what trouble brings you here?" Harm asked, interrupting him.

"Nothing that concerns you, Rabb," Webb shot back as he walked past the group.

"Gunny, is there something you want to tell us about Dr. Spaulding?" Harriet asked.

"You'll be seeing her again. I can guarantee it." Gunny smiled and went to his desk.

"Did you see that?" Harriet asked.

"See what?" Mac replied.

"Gunny smiled. I think he's in love." Harriet stated.

"Harriet, he just met the women." Harm pointed out.

"Harm, you wouldn't know a person in love, if they slapped you in the face." Mac said and went to her office.