Chapter 4
I rushed about my home stashing things into bags, my mind going through an automatic checklist of things I'd need or want on the Patrick Henry. Then an odd idea popped into my head. Where does Harm go when he really needs support? I moved more quickly than before, if I left in about fifteen minutes I'd still have time for a quick visit to the wall....
I felt awkward once I arrived. I stood "at ease" in my Marine greens in front of a black wall that contained my best friend's father's name engraved on it. I had no idea what I was supposed to do. Taking a quick look around to see that nobody was within hearing range, I spoke.
"Lieutenant Harmon Rabb, I'm uhhh. Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie. I know your son, Harm." Nervous laugh. "I've never come here before, so I don't really know what to do. Your son's in a lot of trouble though. He was doing his quals on the Patrick Henry, and on the return flight to Andrews he ran into a storm, and had to punch out. I really wish he'd give up flying, it's so dangerous, but he feels it's his only link to you. He loves and misses you desperately, I'd know, I would like to think I'm his best friend. After everything I've done to him though, I wouldn't blame him if he didn't even glance in my direction. You see, I hurt your son a lot. I was going to marry his worst enemy.I broke up with the guy last night, but your son got caught in the storm because he was trying to make it back in time for my wedding.I-I wouldn't wish him luck on his quals because I was afraid he'd miss it.. I'm sorry for rambling on and on there. I'm just really nervous. I've got a ride out to the carrier in about an hour. I'm going to see your son. He's in pretty bad condition as far as I know. I hope you'll let him stay down here with us a while longer..You see Sir, I'm madly in love with your son." Alright, I know, I'm a higher rank than he is, but he's done a lot for his son, his country and even me. I think he deserves my respect. "Sir, I'm hoping you and your son can forgive me. I- I've loved him since I first saw him, he's done so much for me, like standing up for me when nobody else would. Your son is a fine man, you'd be proud of him today. He helps others without a thought as to himself, or his own feelings. I love him for this, for everything, please don't take him from me." With that I saluted, spun around and headed toward my car.
When I entered the JAG ops, Gunny saluted me on my way in.
"Hello Ma'am, I hear you're off to see the Commander, tell him we all miss him, Marine or not." I laughed.
"Thanks Gunny I'm sure he'll appreciate it. When was the last time you slept?"
"The night before last Ma'am."
"You need to get some rest."
"I'm not going home until I hear about Commander Rabb, neither is the Admiral. Semper Fi doesn't apply just to Marines Colonel."
"Well, I'll see that you get some news soon Gunny."
"Thanks Ma'am."
I found Tiner already waiting for my arrival. "Colonel MacKenzie to see you Sir." He spoke into the intercom.
"Tell her to get in here." Barked my C.O.
"Yes Sir. Ma'am I hope the Commander gets well soon."
"I do too Tiner. I do too.." I murmured as I walked through the Admiral's door.
"Well, Mac you just so happen to be lucky. A helo has been found to fly you to the Patrick Henry. Unfortunately, it leaves five minutes from now. They have agreed to delay for an hour to allow you time to get to Andrews, and through checkpoints and such."
"Thank you Sir. I have a question though-"
"I already know you sent the Roberts home, and that's fine by me."
"Well, ah Sir. From what I've heard, many of the staff hasn't had much if any sleep. Would it be okay to dismiss them for the day?"
"I'll try Colonel, but aside from ordering them home, like you did with the Roberts, I doubt they'll comply."
"Thank you again Sir."
"Just bring the two of you back in one piece." he repeated. "Dismissed." I saluted and left.
I drove as quickly as I could to Andrews, but for me it just wasn't quick enough. Every second I wasn't with Harm was torture...
A/N: What did you think of the wall scene? It just came to me when I was writing, it wasn't even planned that way. Thanks for reviewing peoplz!!!!
I rushed about my home stashing things into bags, my mind going through an automatic checklist of things I'd need or want on the Patrick Henry. Then an odd idea popped into my head. Where does Harm go when he really needs support? I moved more quickly than before, if I left in about fifteen minutes I'd still have time for a quick visit to the wall....
I felt awkward once I arrived. I stood "at ease" in my Marine greens in front of a black wall that contained my best friend's father's name engraved on it. I had no idea what I was supposed to do. Taking a quick look around to see that nobody was within hearing range, I spoke.
"Lieutenant Harmon Rabb, I'm uhhh. Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie. I know your son, Harm." Nervous laugh. "I've never come here before, so I don't really know what to do. Your son's in a lot of trouble though. He was doing his quals on the Patrick Henry, and on the return flight to Andrews he ran into a storm, and had to punch out. I really wish he'd give up flying, it's so dangerous, but he feels it's his only link to you. He loves and misses you desperately, I'd know, I would like to think I'm his best friend. After everything I've done to him though, I wouldn't blame him if he didn't even glance in my direction. You see, I hurt your son a lot. I was going to marry his worst enemy.I broke up with the guy last night, but your son got caught in the storm because he was trying to make it back in time for my wedding.I-I wouldn't wish him luck on his quals because I was afraid he'd miss it.. I'm sorry for rambling on and on there. I'm just really nervous. I've got a ride out to the carrier in about an hour. I'm going to see your son. He's in pretty bad condition as far as I know. I hope you'll let him stay down here with us a while longer..You see Sir, I'm madly in love with your son." Alright, I know, I'm a higher rank than he is, but he's done a lot for his son, his country and even me. I think he deserves my respect. "Sir, I'm hoping you and your son can forgive me. I- I've loved him since I first saw him, he's done so much for me, like standing up for me when nobody else would. Your son is a fine man, you'd be proud of him today. He helps others without a thought as to himself, or his own feelings. I love him for this, for everything, please don't take him from me." With that I saluted, spun around and headed toward my car.
When I entered the JAG ops, Gunny saluted me on my way in.
"Hello Ma'am, I hear you're off to see the Commander, tell him we all miss him, Marine or not." I laughed.
"Thanks Gunny I'm sure he'll appreciate it. When was the last time you slept?"
"The night before last Ma'am."
"You need to get some rest."
"I'm not going home until I hear about Commander Rabb, neither is the Admiral. Semper Fi doesn't apply just to Marines Colonel."
"Well, I'll see that you get some news soon Gunny."
"Thanks Ma'am."
I found Tiner already waiting for my arrival. "Colonel MacKenzie to see you Sir." He spoke into the intercom.
"Tell her to get in here." Barked my C.O.
"Yes Sir. Ma'am I hope the Commander gets well soon."
"I do too Tiner. I do too.." I murmured as I walked through the Admiral's door.
"Well, Mac you just so happen to be lucky. A helo has been found to fly you to the Patrick Henry. Unfortunately, it leaves five minutes from now. They have agreed to delay for an hour to allow you time to get to Andrews, and through checkpoints and such."
"Thank you Sir. I have a question though-"
"I already know you sent the Roberts home, and that's fine by me."
"Well, ah Sir. From what I've heard, many of the staff hasn't had much if any sleep. Would it be okay to dismiss them for the day?"
"I'll try Colonel, but aside from ordering them home, like you did with the Roberts, I doubt they'll comply."
"Thank you again Sir."
"Just bring the two of you back in one piece." he repeated. "Dismissed." I saluted and left.
I drove as quickly as I could to Andrews, but for me it just wasn't quick enough. Every second I wasn't with Harm was torture...
A/N: What did you think of the wall scene? It just came to me when I was writing, it wasn't even planned that way. Thanks for reviewing peoplz!!!!