Chapter 7

Title: Movie Marathon
Author: HM
Rating: PG
Summary: The JAG staff go to a movie marathon
Disclaimer: I do not own JAG or any of the characters. This is for pure fun.
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JAG Headquarters
Falls church, Virginia
Monday 12:30am (EST)
Bullpen
Renee enters the Bullpen looking for Harm. Going to his office she finds that Harm isn't there and decides to wait for him to return.

10 Minutes later

Unable to wait any longer, Renee goes to find someone who knows where Harm is. Re-entering the Bullpen she walks past huddled conversations catching bits and pieces of each of their conversations, about Saturday night at the movies.

Harm.... Pants....Mac....Hand....Crutch....very friendly....

Continuing along she sees Tiner talking to someone, so she decides to go up to him and see where Harm is. Walking over to his desk she catches a bit of his conversation between Harriet and himself.

Sleeping bag....cuddling....

Stopping a short distance away, she hides behind a tree to earsdrop on the two of them.

Unbeknownst to Tiner and Harriet they continue their conversation about the rumours circulating around the office and bullpen.

"I can't believe that people are saying that they were kissing" Harriet proclaims
"I know. I've told people that nothing of the sort happened. But they don't believe me. We were there."
"Mmm, there are heaps of different versions. The admirals got to have heard some of them"
"Yeah I hope they don't get in trouble"
"Well I've got to go Tiner"
"Ma'am"
"Tiner"

Meanwhile, Renee is standing in shock after overhearing the word 'Kissing'. Taking a deep breath she steps out from her hiding position, seeing Mac she marches towards her. Mac has stopped to talk to Harriet about filing a case.

"How dare you" Renee shouts at Mac

Turning around Mac gives Renee a look that says what are you talking about?

"What are you talking about Renee?"
"Don't give me that you whore"
"Excuse me" Mac raises her voice
"You heard me. You're a hoar who can't keep her hands off whats not hers and never will be."
Mac stands there in silent shock.
"Don't play dumb with me. There's one thing stopping you from getting him and that's me. There is no way over my dead body that you are getting him." Renee hisses at Mac
"I have no idea what you are talking about Renee, so if I was you I would just walk away before you have a very pissed off marine in your face" Mac says venomously.
"Does the name Harm come to mind?"
"What does Harm have to do with this conversation?"
"We all know that you want him but you're not worthy enough for him. You're a whore who makes moves on available men and even on those who aren't."

At the exact time Harm enters the bullpen to see Mac and Renee standing face to face with Mac giving Renee the most venomous look in the world. Hearing Renee's accusation, Harm is about to interfere when the admiral steps in front of him and orders him to remain quiet. Harm responds by pursing his lips in a tight line.

Not known to the two women that Harm is in the bullpen they continue their argument.

"Not worthy enough? I think you're the one who's not worthy enough 'Miss Barbie'. You prance around with him on your arm like he's some sort of Accessory for your outfit."
"At least I have some one to parade unlike you who has no one"
"You say parade like as if he is just there to make you look good. Ohh sorry that's right you do need him there so that he can try to make you look good. But you're a lost cause."
"Lost cause?"
"Yeah you heard me, Lost cause. You know when they say that blondes are dumb. Well You're the one and truly DUMB BLONDE who doesn't have anything else to do but show off your boobs and flirt with every man that walks by you on the street."
"At least I have something to show off"
"And I don't?"

Flabbergasted at her response Renee huffs and looks Mac over. Meanwhile Harm is standing still next to the Admiral. All eyes are on Mac and Renee.

"You could lose a bit of weight" Renee states plainly
"And you could do with Liposuction"

Harm stands still trying not to laugh at Mac's response. The Admiral looks over at Harm whose shoulders are quivering and just nods his head.

"Liposuction?"
"Mmm yeah maybe a facial as well"
"Screw you, you insulting B****"
"B****. Very original Renee."
"Stop being Miss Know it all"
"I would rather be Miss know it all than Miss Barbie who is a dumb blonde"
"Well at least I'm not a hoar and a prostitute" Renee exclaims

With that statement Mac loses her self-control and swings her fist at Renee which connects with Renee's Jaw and sends Renee falling backwards to the ground with a loud but distinctive thud.

"Don't you ever call me a prostitute and whore in the same sentence again" Mac shakes her finger at a stunned and angry Renee. Renee stands and lashes out at Mac with a slap to the face.

"Take that"

Mac slaps Renee back and shouts "Take that yourself you selfish, Self-centered, greedy whore."

Renee lunges at Mac and both of them topple to the ground each grabbing the other. Both roll and lunge for one another, rolling, tackling and shrieking. The fight is ended when Mac becomes free of Renee's grip and stands back up towering over Renee. Renee also gets to her feet. They both stand there in silence glaring at each other. It is then that they both realise that the whole bullpen and office including Harm are watching and listening attentively for what they are going to say and do next. Mac is the first to speak

"Don't you ever accuse me again of stealing others boyfriends. I think you should get your facts straight before you go around blaming me for something that you yourself don't know anything about."

With that Mac looks at Harm who is walking over to the two and turns and walks into the women's toilets.
Renee stands stock-still as Harm walks towards her with an unreadable expression on his face.

"Go and get cleaned up Renee and then come to my office." Harm says emotionlessly

Harm POV
I should go after Mac but then I would look to be favouring her over Renee who is my girlfriend. God what a mess. What started this anyway? I better find out.

"Harriet what happened before I got here?"
"Well sir... I don't want to get anyone in trouble"
"Come on Harriet"
"Well Renee started it. She came up to Ma I mean Colonel Mackenzie and accused her of being a whore amongst other things"
"Thanks Harriet"
"Sir"

Mac exits the Women's toilets and heads for her office. She is stopped by Harm.

"Mac are you alright?"
"Just peachy" Mac sarcastically replies in a soft voice
"Ok stupid question"
"I'm going to my office. Cya later"
"Mac"

She ignores him and quickens her pace to get to her office.

Harm POV
How come I'm in the bad books? Confusing.

Harm stands in the middle of the bullpen with a confused and irritated expression on his features. He turns as he hears a loud bang, which turns out to be Macs office door being slammed shut. He sees her sit down and put her hands in her head. 'She must have forgotten to close her blinds in her haste to escape from me and to get to her office as quick as possible.' He continues to stare at her slumped form waiting for her to lift her head. 'Lift your head Mac', as if on cue Mac lifts her head and stares out into the bullpen and sees Harm looking at her. Their eyes lock and Harm sees that Mac's eyes are red from crying. Redirecting her eyes, Mac slumps back down.

Mac POV
I should go wipe my eyes and get some coffee to help my nerves and to calm down again.

Not seeing Harm out in the bullpen, Mac exits her office and heads quickly to the toilets to clean up. Harm spies Mac heading towards the toilets and follows her.

"Mac"

"Harm don't" Mac turns at his voice

Everyone is looking at the two who are having a conversation without words. Mac turns and heads into the toilets. Harm follows her in knowing that he is actually in the womens toilets not the mens unlike last time. Mac basically runs to the last cubicle and shuts the door in Harm's face.

"Mac, open up"
"Harm go away" Mac sniffles
"Can we talk?"
"We are talking"
"State the obvious Mac. I thought that I was talking to myself. Mimicking you."
"Har har. Nice try"
"Open up"
"No"
"Well I'll just wait"
"You just do that"

Harm leans his back against the door and sits on the floor waiting for her to open up. After 10 minutes he comes up with a plan. Standing up he walks away from the door and goes into the cubicle next to Macs. He stands up on the toilet seat and looks over at Macs cubicle. He sees Macs swollen eyes and decides to comment on it.

" Hey Mac when did you decide to go for the puffed up eye look. Are you trying to set a new trend"
Mac looks up at Harm's face, which has a quizzical look on it. She laughs at his expression but doesn't comment on it.

" Shouldn't you be going to see how Renee is?"
"I told her to wait in my office"
"Harm, go on then"
"But Mac I haven't finished talking to you yet"
"Harm she's your girlfriend. That means she's your number one priority. So go, I'll be fine"
"Go before I kick you navy butt over there"
"aye aye ma'am"

Harm leaves the women's toilets and heads to his office. Renee is waiting for him. On his arrival she demands to know where he was.

"In the bathroom" He replies telling her half the truth
"Ok"
"Why did you call Mac a hoar?" Harm asks angrily
"I called her a hoar because she is one" Renee announces to him.
"Mac is not a hoar Renee."
"Why are you even on her side anyway. I'm the one that she punched"
"She punched you with good reason Renee" Harm defends Mac
"So you take the side of a whore over your girlfriends side?" Renee asks angrily
"At the moment yes and stop calling her a hoar"
"She is one"
"No she's not. If you would stop to look and even think you would see that she has some very good qualities about her. She's smart, friendly and doesn't call people hoars without a good reason to."
"What? And I don't have any of those qualities?"
"I didn't say that Renee. Why are you even here anyway?"
"I was here to see if you wanted to go to lunch with me but by the looks of it you would rather go to lunch with you partner instead of your girlfriend."
"Come on Renee"
"Sorry Harm but I'm going to lunch by myself. I'll call you when I'm ready to talk to you"
"When you're ready? You just had a go at my working partner and even slapped her and you make it out to be my fault. You have another thing coming Renee. I'll call you when I'm ready"
"Fine"
"Fine"

With that Renee exits Harm's office, slamming the door and storming out of the bullpen knocking into Harriet without apologizing.

"Rude" Harriet mutters under her breath.

Harriet then goes in to the womens bathroom looking for Mac.

"Mac are you still in here?"
"Yeah Harriet over here"

Mac opens her cubicle door and lets Harriet join her.

"Are you alright?" Harriet asks in her mother tone
"Yeah just a bit sore and worn but other than that I'm fine"
"You sure?"
"Yes I'm sure Harriet"
"That was quite a punch" Harriet giggles and Mac soon joins in laughing.
"Did you see her face?"
"Yeah it was of complete surprise and then shock" Mac grins
"OMG you should have seen the looks of the Admiral and Harm. Priceless. I wish we had that on tape" Harriet Muses
"What was Harm's facial features when I hit her?" Mac asks interested.
"Well first it was shock and then I'm pretty sure that I saw his mouth corners go up."
"And the Admiral"
"He was trying very hard not to laugh"
"Well Harriet I suppose we can't stay in here for the rest of our lives, we better head out"
"Yeah I think there's going to be a lot of people who will want to congratulate you"
"Yeah right Harriet"
"What ever ma'am"

The two exit the Toilets and Mac spies the Admiral in the middle of the bullpen. Trying to avoid him, she turns her back on him but not before he spots her.

"Colonel Mackenzie" The Admiral commands.
"Yes sir" she says as she comes to attention in front of him.
"I suppose you have a very good reason for punching Miss Paterson in my office"
"Yes sir I do"
"Would you care to explain Colonel"
"Well some of the things Miss Paterson said to me really got under my skin sir"
"Would you care to elaborate"
"Is being called a hoar enough sir?"
"I would say in this circumstance yes it is Colonel"
"Yes sir'

The admiral turns to leave but before he does he comments "Nice punch Colonel. I sure wouldn't want to get under your skin"
"Well I did tell her that if she continued with her line of accusations that she would get a very pissed off marine and she ignored that fact and got rewarded with what she deserved sir"
"Colonel"

With that the admiral returns to his office.

End of chapter 7

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