LEVEL 2
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MILLARD TYDINGS BRIDGE
"The Judge Advocate?" Polanski asked.
"Why didn't you tell us?" Smyth asked.
"Maybe because you didn't remove his gag," Zoya stated. "Donagan, would you go get my car? It's a rental. The tag number is written on the chain."
"Yes, ma'am," Donagan replied catching the keys she tossed him.
"Admiral would you please come this way," Smyth asked.
"Before I go anywhere let's un-cuff the prisoners." AJ stated.
"Excuse me?" Smyth asked.
"He said un-cuff them," A man said walking to the group.
"Who are you?" Smyth asked.
"George Clemens, FBI." The man stated.
"Excuse me?" Smyth asked.
"This was a test." Clemens explained and then turned to Zoya. "Hey Zoy, long time no see."
"So you're the cause of this traffic?" Zoya smiled. "Was this a Level 2?"
"I thought you were in Morocco," AJ said to Zoya.
"I just got back, I landed at JFK a few hours ago," Zoya replied.
"Excuse me, if you're all done saying hello. Would someone tell me what the hell is going on?" Smyth hollered.
"This was an FBI drill for our agents. We didn't expect the state police to get involved." Clemens stated. "The Admiral was kind enough to act as our hostage."
"You guys did well until you neglected to untie the hostage." The first 'bad guy' stated. "Also, in the future I would call in the Feds."
"This is Special Agent Scott Holden," Clemens said introducing him, "and Special Agents Malik Walters and Will Milovic."
"Hey Zoya, what's the CIA doing here?" Holden asked.
"Trying to get home," Zoya replied.
"What do we do now?" Smyth asked ignoring the others.
"For starters, I would suggest getting the traffic moving," Zoya said with sarcasm.
"Some things never change," Clemens laughed. "How long has it been?"
"Columbia in 1997," Zoya replied.
"Hey George, is this that CIA agent from that drug case?" Milovic asked.
"The one who had to be in control," Walters added.
"No, that wasn't her," Clemens laughed.
"Oh my god, I completely forgot about that, Henderson was with us." Zoya laughed and then in a nasal voice, "Guuuuuuys we really should follow procedures."
"He was impossible," Clemens said laughing.
"Excuse me," Smyth said in complete exasperation, "If the reunion is over, I have a lot of questions."
"Sorry," Clemens smiled. "Zoya it was good to see you. Admiral thanks for your help."
"Anytime," AJ replied. "By anytime, I mean never again in this life."
"I guess my services are no longer needed," Zoya smiled. "Uncle AJ, can I give you a lift?"
"Uncle?" Clemens asked.
"Honorary, Zoya and I go way back." AJ smiled.
Zoya and AJ made their way to her car and drove off.
"What in the world possessed you to help with a level 2?" Zoya asked.
"It was a favor," AJ replied. "We all have to do our part."
"Yeah and your part is running JAG." Zoya advised. "You're a little old to be playing cops and robbers."
"So how was Morocco?" AJ asked changing the subject.
"Moroccan," Zoya laughed.
"Why are you back?" AJ asked.
"Beats me, one minute I'm interviewing suspected members of Al-Qaeda and the next I was told to return." Zoya said. "So are the rumors true?"
"Which rumors?" AJ asked.
"The ones that say your golden boy got Webb banished," Zoya said.
"Gee, I didn't know you cared." AJ smirked.
"Who said I did? I just hate being out of the loop." Zoya stated. "So what happened?"
AJ then told Zoya the entire story of the Angel Shark.
"Before we knew it, he was transferred." AJ concluded.
"That sucks," Zoya said. "I guess I'll find out the CIA side tomorrow."
"I'm sure you will," AJ stated.
"So, tell me how's the love life," Zoya asked.
"Zoya," AJ stated in shock.
"Still with that nut job of a professor?" Zoya laughed.
"She's not a nut job," AJ defended.
"Isn't she the one who almost put you in traction?" Zoya asked. "And made those cookies that could be used a door stops?"
"I had an eye opening experience," AJ replied and then told her about his ejecting out of the F-14.
"All that because you had to fart?" Zoya teased. "Seriously, I'm glad you're ok."
AJ'S HOME
"Do you want to stay?" AJ asked. "It's 3am, I would feel safer."
"Will you make me hot chocolate?" Zoya smiled.
"Don't I always?" AJ replied.
"What about the Prof?" Zoya asked.
"She's not at my place tonight," AJ stated.
They entered his home and spent time catching up. A few hours later, Zoya left for her apartment and AJ went to work. Neither got much sleep that night, they were too busy talking.
JAG OFFICES
"Attention on deck," Tiner called out as AJ walked in.
"As you were," AJ replied and went to his office.
"Admiral, Commander Rabb and Colonel MacKenzie need to speak with you," Tiner advised.
"Send them in," AJ replied.
"Aye Sir," Tiner stated and went to get Harm.
AJ'S OFFICE
"What's going on?" AJ asked.
"Good morning Sir," Harm said. "How did the level 2 go last night?"
"Don't ask," AJ said. "What did you need?"
"It's the Munson Article 32, Sir." Mac stated.
"We can't seem to agree on anything," Harm said.
"What's the problem?" AJ asked.
"Harm is looking for involuntary manslaughter, I think this is unwarranted." Mac said.
"Sir, someone is dead," Harm protested.
"He won't listen to reason," Mac stated.
"Before you either of you continue, when is the hearing?" AJ asked.
"This afternoon," Harm said.
"Fine, if the charges are unfounded it will come out in the hearing," AJ stated. "I suggest you both make sure you are ready, dismissed."
Mac and Harm left the office grumbling at each other. AJ just shook his head.
AJ then started looking over files and doing other work. Before he realized it, it was lunchtime.
BULLPEN
"Hello Tiner," Zoya said walking in.
"Zoya, nice to see you," Tiner smiled.
"It's nice to be seen, is the Admiral available?" Zoya asked.
"Sure, go on in," Tiner smiled.
AJ'S OFFICE
"Hast du Zeit und Lust mit mir Mittagessen zu gehen, Onkel AJ?" Zoya said in German.
"English please," AJ stated.
"I asked if you wanted to have lunch." Zoya sighed.
"I'd love to," AJ smiled. "How did your meeting go?"
"Classified," Zoya replied.
"Even to me?" AJ asked.
"Can we go have some lunch?" Zoya asked.
"Admiral, I was wondering." Harm asked walking in and looking down at a file.
"Commander, where are your manners?" AJ asked.
"Excuse me, Sir." Harm said. "Zoya, how are you?"
"Fine, how are you?" Zoya smiled.
"I'm good, so where have you been?" Harm asked.
"Out of town, but I'm back now." Zoya said.
"That's great, maybe we can all get together." Harm said. "Are you still dating that accountant from the IRS?"
"Oh god no, he was so boring." Zoya laughed. "All he did was talk about tax laws."
"Hey, did you happen to go that Georgetown event last month?" Harm asked.
"I was out of the country." Zoya laughed.
"Oh right," Harm stated.
"Commander was there something you wanted to discuss?" AJ asked.
"Oh yes Sir," Harm said. "But I can come back."
"No, you stay. I'll wait outside." Zoya said to them and left the office.
"How come when the CIA called it looked like Webb and not her?" Harm asked.
"Commander," AJ said in a warning tone.
"Sir, I meant no disrespect," Harm said quickly. "You have to admit she is attractive."
"Commander," AJ yelled. "She's like a daughter to me."
"Oh, I realize that Sir," Harm said. "Your daughter is also very attractive."
"Commander, get out of my office." AJ said shaking his head.
"But Sir, I need to discuss…" Harm began.
"Rabb, get out!" AJ said. When Harm left, AJ shook his head and laughed. He wondered how Harm could try a case with his foot in his mouth so often.
