LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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It was if Venus herself had sprinkled love dust over JAG. There was something going on, everyone was smiling, no one was arguing and there was something in the air.
AJ sat in his office trying to figure out what was going on. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but there was something different about his entire staff. He sat back and thought about it.
Gunny was smiling, and not just once in a while but all the time. He even had a spring in his step.
Harriet and Bud were also full of smiles, that was to be expected, things were finally back on track with Bud returning to active duty and a new baby on the way. He was glad to see things looking so well for them.
Then there was Tiner, he was just too happy.
Mac and Harm weren't bickering nearly as much anymore. Mac had forgiven Harm and they were back on the path to repairing their friendship. They had a strange bond that AJ couldn't understand; it was beyond the normal love-hate.
Sturgis had been a little down since Bobbie had left, hopefully he would find someone.
Coates was fitting in nicely with his team, she was a good addition. She was becoming a part of the family and everyone liked her. She had a different look about her since she first arrived. What caused that change?
Even he was happy. He and Meredith were going along nicely, as long as he remembered his SEAL training.
AJ was lost in his thoughts; he was scribbling on a pad as he was thinking. Before he knew it, he had written down a list. Snapping out of it he looked at this peculiar list.
Then it hit him, Rabb and MacKenzie, Tiner and Coates, Roberts and Sims, and Galindez and Spaulding. Love was in the air. All of his staff was in love, and with each other. This is rather interesting; it's going to go over real well with the SecNav. They were all doing a good job of hiding it; however with Valentine's Day approaching, AJ wondered how it would all play out. He decided he was going to have some fun. He called Meredith and together they agreed to host a dinner party for his staff. AJ's reasoning, since they were all single, they could spend Valentine's together, in a friendly atmosphere instead of spending the night alone. Hell, he'd even invite Webb; he had heard Galindez and Tiner talking about that reporter and Webb.
AJ called a meeting of his staff.
"I just got off the phone with Meredith." AJ advised them.
"How is she Sir?" Bud asked.
"Fine, she would like to invite everyone to a party on February 14th." AJ said with a smiled.
"Valentine's Sir?" Harm asked.
"Yes, Rabb Valentines. Did you have other plans?" AJ asked, with an inward smile.
"No, Sir." Harm said glancing at Mac.
"Sir, is this party an order?" Tiner asked.
"No, it's not. But you're single. I think Meredith wants to get to know you all better." AJ replied. "She loves playing match maker."
"Match maker Sir?" Coates asked.
"Yes, she has said on more than one occasion that she would love to find that special someone for each and every one of you." AJ stated.
"That's very nice of her Sir," Gunny said. "But Ashlyn and I are already together."
"Bring her along." AJ advised.
"I would Sir, but we were actually going to spend the evening with Sam Danaher." Gunny replied.
"Bring Sam along as well." AJ smiled.
"Yes, Sir, I'll tell them." Gunny said, his ploy of using Sam didn't work.
"Colonel, you're rather quiet. Did you have plans for that night?" AJ asked.
"Oh no Sir, I was just thinking." Mac said. "I don't know if I want to be set up with anyone."
"Nonsense, she isn't going to have a dating party that night." AJ laughed. "She just thought it would be nice, since you're all single."
"Yes Sir." Mac said weakly.
"Good, see you all Friday night." AJ said, "Dismissed."
AJ realized what he was doing was mean, however why should they have all the fun. Once they had left he picked up the phone and called Webb.
"Clayton Webb," AJ said. "How are you?"
"Fine, AJ. What can I do for you?" Webb asked.
"I'm having a get together at my home on Friday. I'd like you to be there." AJ said.
"This Friday?" Webb asked.
"Don't tell me you have Valentine's plans." AJ laughed.
"Is that this Friday?" Webb feigned.
"Yes it is, and it should prove to be an interesting evening." AJ said mysteriously. "See you at 8."
"Thanks, I guess I'll be there." Webb replied and hung up. Friday night was his night with Sam. He couldn't very well bring her with him, which would be considered a date and that was the last thing either wanted. They had no strings; it wasn't a big deal if they didn't get together this Friday, even if it was Valentine's. Or was it a big deal?
