What Just Happened?
Chapter 2: Revelations
By: Chicago Chick
September 30, 2003
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
A/N: Due to the GOOD people who were kind enough to review, this is all
thanks to them! All of you who didn't, you suck! And in order to read my
stuff, you HAVE to review. See additional author's note for thanks. (at
tha bottom!) R&R PLEASE!
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1022 (EST) JAG HEADQUARTERS FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Harm, its been two weeks, do you think it'll be effective? Even an early test."
"I don't reallyknow, nor will I understand how those things work, so I couldn't tell you. BUT. Whatever happens, just know, you're not alone."
"Aw... Thank you, Harm. I'll try it during lunch, oh, and would you mind if I told Harriet? It might prove to be helpful to have someone experienced on my side."
"You're probably right on all accounts."
"I'm always right, but, that's beside the point. So, to the drugstore at lunch."
"With Harriet?" Harm questioned.
"With Harriet," Mac answered.
1237 (EST) CORNER DRUGSTORE FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Woah little lady, ya know who the daddy's gonna be? Or are you one of those bra burnin' lady Marines?" the man behind the counter asked.
Her frightened, but angry brown eyes went straight to his deep green ones, "You have no idea what you're talking about."
"Never seen a Marine in your position, but then again, there's a first time for everything. In my day, you didn't see little ladies like yourself in your position, they kept themselves for their husbands. Not just any boy who gotcha weak in the knees," he chastised.
"I don't see a ring anywhere, so I'd say he's either a deadbeat or you laid down for the wrong man."
"He's not a deadbeat, or the wrong man, he's my best friend-"
"That's what they all say until he leaves you on the curb with that small life sleeping in your arms, saying 'its not mine'.
"My life or that of my baby's or his or her father is no concern of yours, nor your business for that matter," her eyes flashed with anger as she picked up the small plastic bag and stormed out of the small store.
"Ma'am? The Commander is the father?"
"Yeah, Harriet, he is, but we don't know for sure if I really am... you know."
"Don't worry ma'am, I'll be here if you need me. Don't hesitate to ask if you need help or have a question. I'll be happy to help, after all you've done for Bud, AJ, and I. You helped deliver AJ, you are his godmother, you're one of my best friends.
"Thank you Harriet, this means a lot to me. Maybe I'll even take you up on that offer."
You're welcome ma'am."
1246 (EST) LADIES' ROOM JAG HEADQUARTERS FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Ma'am, the five minutes are up."
"Harriet?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"What does blue mean?"
TBC...
Autohor's Notes: Thank you to AnchorsAweighNavy, an Mary Kate 113 for your short, but thankfully existing reviews. I really appreciate it! Semper Fi, fanfic readers. Heed my words: REVIEW! And don't forget, REVIEW!
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1022 (EST) JAG HEADQUARTERS FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Harm, its been two weeks, do you think it'll be effective? Even an early test."
"I don't reallyknow, nor will I understand how those things work, so I couldn't tell you. BUT. Whatever happens, just know, you're not alone."
"Aw... Thank you, Harm. I'll try it during lunch, oh, and would you mind if I told Harriet? It might prove to be helpful to have someone experienced on my side."
"You're probably right on all accounts."
"I'm always right, but, that's beside the point. So, to the drugstore at lunch."
"With Harriet?" Harm questioned.
"With Harriet," Mac answered.
1237 (EST) CORNER DRUGSTORE FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Woah little lady, ya know who the daddy's gonna be? Or are you one of those bra burnin' lady Marines?" the man behind the counter asked.
Her frightened, but angry brown eyes went straight to his deep green ones, "You have no idea what you're talking about."
"Never seen a Marine in your position, but then again, there's a first time for everything. In my day, you didn't see little ladies like yourself in your position, they kept themselves for their husbands. Not just any boy who gotcha weak in the knees," he chastised.
"I don't see a ring anywhere, so I'd say he's either a deadbeat or you laid down for the wrong man."
"He's not a deadbeat, or the wrong man, he's my best friend-"
"That's what they all say until he leaves you on the curb with that small life sleeping in your arms, saying 'its not mine'.
"My life or that of my baby's or his or her father is no concern of yours, nor your business for that matter," her eyes flashed with anger as she picked up the small plastic bag and stormed out of the small store.
"Ma'am? The Commander is the father?"
"Yeah, Harriet, he is, but we don't know for sure if I really am... you know."
"Don't worry ma'am, I'll be here if you need me. Don't hesitate to ask if you need help or have a question. I'll be happy to help, after all you've done for Bud, AJ, and I. You helped deliver AJ, you are his godmother, you're one of my best friends.
"Thank you Harriet, this means a lot to me. Maybe I'll even take you up on that offer."
You're welcome ma'am."
1246 (EST) LADIES' ROOM JAG HEADQUARTERS FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
"Ma'am, the five minutes are up."
"Harriet?"
"Yes ma'am?"
"What does blue mean?"
TBC...
Autohor's Notes: Thank you to AnchorsAweighNavy, an Mary Kate 113 for your short, but thankfully existing reviews. I really appreciate it! Semper Fi, fanfic readers. Heed my words: REVIEW! And don't forget, REVIEW!