WHOOOPS
==========================================================================================================================
SAM'S APARTMENT
Sam had been back for a few days when Tiner called her.
"How was Saudi Arabia?" Tiner asked.
"Amazing, except for the helo crash, Sam replied. "Although I can't discuss it, it's classified."
"Classified," Tiner laughed. "You sound just like Webb."
"So, how was your Christmas?" Sam asked, changing the subject.
"It was good, thanks for the book." Tiner said. "How did you know I liked JD Salinger?"
"It was a hunch, Catcher and the Rye is a classic. I was so worried you wouldn't get it on time." Sam said. "Be careful, it's a first edition."
"Sam, I have something for you," Tiner said.
"You didn't have to." Sam replied.
"I wanted to give it to you sooner," Tiner replied. "But you weren't here for Christmas."
"That's ok." Sam said.
"Hey, Sam, can we talk?" Tiner asked.
"Sure, why don't you come over for dinner tonight?" Sam offered.
"That would be great; I'll be over after work." Tiner said.
"See you then," Sam said and hung up.
A Few Hours Later
Sam was typing up a storm when Tiner arrived. He had gone home and changed before going there.
"Come on in." Sam called. "How ya doin' Jason?"
"Hi, it's good to see you." Tiner said, giving her a hug. "I'm good, what's up with you?"
"The same as always," Sam replied. "What's that?"
"Oh, I saw this and figured you would like it." Tiner said.
"You're a man after my own heart." Sam laughed as she looked in the bag. Tiner had brought her a shot glass with the Navy insignia on it.
"Well, you mentioned you had them from all the other branches." Tiner smiled.
"You are so cool." Sam smiled. "I have something for you."
"Really, I mean great." Tiner laughed. Sam handed him a box.
"What is this?" Tiner asked looking at the powdered wig.
"In England, all trial lawyers have to wear these." Sam laughed. "When I was in London, I saw it and thought of you – future barrister."
"You're too funny." Tiner laughed.
"I know." Sam smiled. "Do you want a beer?"
"Sure, thanks." Tiner replied following Sam into the kitchen.
"So, what's on your mind?" Sam asked, sitting down.
"There's this new Petty Office at JAG, and well, she's wow." Tiner said turning red.
"Really?" Sam asked with a big smile. "Jason, that's great."
"I don't know what to do." Tiner said.
"Ask her out, stupid." Sam said rolling her eyes.
"I can't." Tiner whined. "I don't know how to talk to her."
"Jason, you talk to me all the time." Sam stated.
"You're different. You're not a girl, you're Sam." Tiner said.
"Ok, there's a compliment in there somewhere." Sam laughed.
"You know what I mean." Tiner said.
"Jason, just ask her out." Sam ordered.
"I'll try," Tiner replied. He knew Sam would give him the confidence.
"So, you want the grand tour?" Sam asked. "You've never been here before."
"Ok, this is the kitchen." Tiner joked.
"Boy, you're quick." Sam laughed. "Follow me, this is my dining room."
They walked through the apartment, Sam showed Tiner her office complete with awards. She showed him the guest room, the bathrooms and finally the master bedroom.
"This is nice." Tiner said, "And not over girly."
"Over girly?" Sam asked.
"My sister, her room is all ruffles and lace, it's sickening." Tiner stated.
"Ah, the prissy look." Sam laughed.
Tiner was looking around the room and noticed the picture on the night stand. Sam saw his eyes turn towards the picture and quickly put it face down.
"What was that?" Tiner asked.
"A picture," Sam replied.
"I realize that. Who of?" Tiner asked.
"Me." Sam laughed.
"And who else?" Tiner questioned.
"No one you would know." Sam replied.
"Then let me see." Tiner said reaching around to grab the frame.
"Nope," Sam said grabbing it.
"Aw, come on." Tiner said.
"Jason, I said no." Sam stated.
"Sometimes, you are very difficult." Tiner laughed.
"Listen to you." Sam laughed. "Let's go have dinner."
They went back to the kitchen; Sam didn't have much to eat in the house. They ended up raiding her refrigerator and having a very strange meal of corned beef sandwiches, day old mashed potatoes, peas and beer. After dinner, they hung out, chatted and watched a movie.
"This movie is boring." Sam groaned and got up. "Let's do something."
"What do you want to do?" Tiner asked in a worried tone.
"Let's play blackjack." Sam said, grabbing a deck of cards.
"What are the stakes?" Tiner asked.
"Loser does a shot." Sam laughed grabbing the bottle of tequila and two shot glasses.
"I don't know if that's a good idea." Tiner said.
"Come on." Sam urged, "It'll be fun."
Tiner shrugged and gave in. They spent the next hour playing blackjack and drinking. After forty-five minutes, it no longer matter who won or lost, they were both doing shots after each hand.
"Jason, sit still." Sam laughed.
"I'm not moving, you are," Tiner replied.
"Oh." Sam said. "We need another bottle."
"I'll get it." Tiner said, he proceeded to get up and tripped over his feet.
"Are you okay?" Sam asked trying not to laugh.
"I'm here." Tiner said, jumping up.
"Tiner, you're not going to find the tequila there." Sam said. "That's the bathroom."
"I know it's the bathroom." Tiner said confused. "I wanted to make sure I knew where it was."
"Sure you did." Sam laughed.
"I did." Tiner said walking to Sam's bedroom.
"Where are you going?" Sam said jumping up.
"I want to know who's in that picture with you." Tiner said.
"Jason, get out of there." Sam said running into the room.
"What's the secret?" Tiner asked picking up the picture. "Hey that looks like Wayton Clebb."
Before he could get a second look, Sam knocked him onto the bed, which sent the frame flying. Luckily it landed on the bed as well and didn't break.
"Why would I have a picture of him?" Sam laughed.
"I dunno, let me see it again." Tiner said reaching for the picture.
"You're too young to see that." Sam stated and flopped on the bed.
The two were lying on the bed staring at the ceiling.
"Sam, do you have a revolving ceiling?" Tiner asked.
"No." Sam replied.
"Are you sure?" Tiner asked.
"Positive." Sam laughed.
"I swear you ceiling is turning." Tiner said. "I don't feel too good."
"Come on Jason," Sam pulled Tiner up and helped him out of her room.
"Wait, the picture." Tiner said, stopping at the door. "Who is it?"
"Ok, if I tell you, will you let it rest?" Sam asked.
"Yep," Tiner said with a smile.
"It's Bill." Sam smiled.
"Who's Bill?" Tiner asked.
"Clinton, Monica wasn't the only one in the Oval Office." Sam said.
"You and Clinton?" Tiner said in shock. "No wonder you didn't want me to see the picture."
"Remember you can't tell a soul, it wasn't what I would call my best story." Sam said.
"Sam, would you please stop walking so fast." Tiner said.
"Jason, we're not moving." Sam replied. "Come on Navy boy."
Sam escorted Tiner to the guest room and got him onto the bed. She then went and got a big glass of water and two aspirin.
"Take this and drink all the water." Sam instructed. Tiner did as ordered and they looked at Sam.
"Sam, would you be my sister?" Tiner asked as he passed out.
Sam covered him with a blanket and gave him a kiss on the forehead. She closed the door and went to her bedroom. She got into bed and picked up the picture and smiled. She put it back in its spot and looked at the clock. It's only 10; I've never been to bed this early.
The next morning Sam was up at 6am, she made coffee and breakfast; then she woke up Tiner.
"Rise and shine." Sam said walking into the guest room.
"What time is it?" Tiner asked.
"It's 6; come on I made breakfast." Sam stated.
"I can't eat." Tiner said. "I'll be sick."
"Trust me." Sam smiled. "Come on."
They went into the kitchen and Sam handed Tiner a glass of what he thought was tomato juice, he took a sip and started coughing.
"What is this?" Tiner asked.
"A hair of the dog that bit ya." Sam replied.
"I can't have this before I go to work." Tiner said.
"There is barely a shot in it." Sam replied. "Drink it, and then have some breakfast. You will feel better."
"I feel horrible." Tiner said dropping his face in his hands. "Why don't you?"
"Oh, I feel it. I'm just better at hiding it." Sam laughed.
"Hey, I never gave you your Christmas gift." Tiner said going to his jacket.
"What was the shot glass?" Sam asked.
"Sam, that wasn't a gift." Tiner said handing Sam a small box.
"Jason, it's beautiful." Sam said looking at the sterling silver Celtic cross.
"Ashlyn said you didn't have one." Tiner said.
"I don't," Sam said. "I love it, thank you."
They ate breakfast and Tiner got up to leave. Sam told him to drink a lot of water and not to breathe near any open flames. After Tiner left, Sam went back to bed. She might have been able to hide it, but she was hurting.
JAG OFFICES
Tiner made it to work with time to spare. He was sitting at his desk rubbing his temples when Gunny arrived.
"Good morning, Tiner." Gunny said, slapping him on the back.
"Not so loud, Gunny." Tiner said.
"What happened to you? Gunny laughed.
"Sam." Tiner replied. "And I remember something about Bill Clinton."
"Tiner, are you hung over?" Gunny laughed louder.
"Come on Gunny," Tiner pleaded. "We did shots."
"Did you stay at her place last night?" Gunny asked.
"I stayed in the guest room." Tiner said, with a get that look off your face stare.
"I didn't ask." Gunny replied.
"Tiner, who beat you up?" Harm asked walking in.
"A girl, Sir." Tiner groaned.
"I know the feeling." Harm said touching his scalp and went to his office.
"Good morning." Harriet said in a chipper tone.
"Morning Ma'am," Gunny and Tiner replied.
"Are you ok Tiner?" Harriet asked. "You don't look so good."
"Just fine Ma'am. Thank you." Tiner said.
"Attention on deck." Gunny bellowed as the Admiral walked in. Tiner just looked at him as slowly stood up.
"As you were, people." AJ said and went to his office. "Tiner."
"Coming Sir," Tiner groaned and went to his office.
"Tiner, I want to see Colonel MacKenzie and Commander Rabb." AJ ordered. "Son, are you alright?"
"Fine, Sir." Tiner replied.
"Tiner, if you're not well, you can take the day." AJ offered.
"No thank you Sir, I'll be fine." Tiner stated. "I'll get the Colonel and Commander for you."
ADMIRAL'S OFFICE
"Be seated," AJ said. "I received a call from the SecNav last night. He was impressed with your handling of the Norfolk incident."
"Thank you, Sir." Mac said, "But Gunny's the one who got the information on Amanda Williams."
"Very true, and duly noted, Colonel." AJ said. "However, he feels that in light of this event, we need a better screening process for civilian employees."
"You want us to create one?" Harm asked.
"Yes, as get it together as soon as possible." AJ stated.
"Sir, that really is just a one person job." Mac cut in.
"Colonel, it's a two person job and it needs to be done ASAP." AJ replied.
"Yes Sir." Mac said.
"That will be all, dismissed." AJ ordered.
Mac and Harm walked out of his office and were standing in the bullpen.
"I guess we'll be working together." Harm said with a smile.
"Wipe that grin off your face." Mac said and walked away.
Harm followed Mac into her office and closed the door.
"Mac, that is the last time you are going to walk away from me." Harm stated.
"Get out of my office." Mac said.
"No, I am not leaving until you hear me out." Harm said and stood in front of the door.
"Are you holding me hostage?" Mac asked.
"If I have to," Harm replied. "I'm sorry."
"So you've said." Mac stated.
"Mac, I was stupid, foolish and incredibly dumb." Harm said.
"You forgot idiot." Mac added.
"I was an idiot." Harm said.
"And a jerk," Mac continued.
"And I was a jerk." Harm said rolling his eyes. She was not going to make this easy.
"And you were…" Mac began.
"Mac, stop. Anything you can think of, I already have. Now, I've admitted to everyone what I did and that I was wrong. You have to forgive me." Harm pleaded.
"The only thing I have to do is work on this screening system with you." Mac replied.
"I give up. I don't know what else I can do." Harm said.
"You can start by bringing dinner over tonight, I am sure we'll get hungry working on this new system." Mac said.
"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" Harm asked.
"It's a start." Mac smiled. "It depends on how good the pizza is."
