Chapter Three: Not At All
Sophie sat staring at the picture. She couldn't bring herself to ask Mac how she knew him.
"Commander?" Mac's voice brought Sophie back to reality. Sophie swung her head around, caught off guard by Mac.
"Is...how..." Sophie stuttered, gesturing toward the photograph. She was paralyzed.
"That's Baby AJ and Harm, uh, Commander Rabb." Mac said, smiling. Sophie noticed that Mac wasn't wearing a wedding band and calmed a bit.
"We're AJ's godparents." Mac continued. "He's Lts. Sims and Roberts' son." She finally pulled a file out of the pile on her desk. "Ah-ha!" She said proudly.
"Do you know Harm?" Mac asked slyly, handing the file to Sophie. She had noticed how flustered the beautiful commander had become.
"I, I did." Sophie replied.
"He's on sea duty stationed on the Patrick Henry."
Sophie nodded, smiling. Harm had always wanted to return to flying. Sophie knew he would find a way someday.
"He's not with JAG anymore?" Sophie asked. Mac shook her head and Sophie was relieved. That was one thing she wouldn't have to worry about.
Mac and Sturgis sat outside at lunchtime. Mac had asked the Commander to eat with her so she could grill him about Commander Aston. So far, he had been less than forthcoming.
"If you have questions, ask Sophie." Sturgis replied.
"I just want to know what her connection with Harm is." Mac said.
"Jealous, Colonel?"
"Not at all."
Author's Note: Please, please tell me if I should continue with this story. I stopped writing it for a while and I'm thinking of new ways to take it. Your feedback is very much appreciated, as are any suggestions you might have. Thanks!