Title – …Till Death Does Us Part – Chapter II
Authors' Names – Carol and Michi or Michi and Carol
E-mail – Carol at Writestories315@yahoo.com and
Michi at catherinebellfan@gmx.de or mp111275@yahoo.de
Rating – PG
Spoilers – Takes place during season 9. Harm is with the CIA and Mattie doesn't exist.
Disclaimer – "I'm still waiting for the day, where I can say, this is all mine. Yeah right, dream on. JAG belongs to DPB, CBS and Paramount – or did I miss something. Carol?"- Michi "I refuse to stop dreaming. There will come a day…damn it. As God as my witness…..oh, wait wrong movie. No not mine." - Carol
Summary – This is the second chapter of the …Till Death Does Us Part Series. This time Harm and Mac have to face some consequences of their actions. To Be Or Not To Be that's still the question here, too.
Author's Notes- (it's like a small book)
1. Please note we have decided to use AP (author's privilege). Therefore we have adjusted the JAG timeline to fit our FF…..enjoy the changes. Also we are not doctors, nor do we play any on TV.
2. Dr. Watermann and Dr. Harvey have spoke and ran several test on their patients Michi and Carol. The doctors have decided that there is an evil-gene and both of these women are in possession of it. The gene in them somehow has mutated and is causing them to become completely evil. The doctors have recommended that both Michi and Carol stop reading How to Be a Villain by Neil Zawacki, start watching Disney and eat large amounts of chocolate. Since the doctors recommended this no one has heard from Dr. Watermann and Dr. Harvey. Bwa-ha-ha-ha!!!!
3. Y'all are sure Michi and I are insane. Well, we are. Michi, as usual you are so much fun to work with and I'm little worried about our next collaboration…in a good way. Fun, late nights on the weekends, chocolate, and Pepsi helped create this FF. I hope everyone enjoys it. – Smiles - Carol
4. Carol…Your Highness…My Master, I do have to repeat myself. It once again was a pleasure working with you. Can't believe that you still allow me to be the gum under your shoe. So let's find more chocolate, much more chocolate and keep the CV's and MV's coming. Guys, I hope you all will enjoy this one, just like we did – Michi
5. We want to give a huge thanks for Kay beta-reading this. Thank you so much for helping out, you're one of the best.
6. Just in case you can't remember TTDUP Chapter 1 go visit it at FanFiction.net
7. Feedback is like always welcome. Good or bad, we want to know…
8. And before we forget… to all of you, who read our latest story called "Till Death Does Us Part – Epilogue", well let's just say, it never happened. We have so much more planned for our heroes. In case you're wondering (read all comments after 'The End' we like to have fun)
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…Till Death Does Us Part Chapter II – Part 1/26
Sunday November 30
9:15 AM
'Just keep it up; eventually the pain will go away,' Mac thought to herself as she pounded the payment. She'd been running since her breakdown in the kitchen two hours ago. All the muscles in her body hurt, but none as much as her heart.
She rounded the corner of the street and found herself in front of her building. She glanced up to her bedroom window and decided to take another lap around the building and maybe into the park across the street. She started to move towards the street when her cell phone rang.
"MacKenzie," she said breathlessly into the device.
{"Colonel. Are you okay?" AJ asked with worry in his voice.}
Mac started to pace so her muscles wouldn't cramp on her. "Sorry, Sir, you caught me in the middle of my run. Is there something I can do for you?"
{"I need you to get to JAG, ASAP," he told her.}
"Yes, Sir," Mac responded as she heard the phone click off.
JAG
9:30 AM
Mac walked into the bullpen in time to see the admiral walking out of the kitchen with two coffee mugs in hand. "Fifteen minutes, Colonel." AJ smiled.
"Sorry, Sir. I hit every red light," Mac greeted him.
"That's fine, Mac. The SECNAV and I need to speak with you," AJ said leading both of them into his office.
The SECNAV was looking out the office window when Mac and AJ entered the room. "I love this view, AJ."
"Thank you, Mr. Secretary, I like it, too." AJ handed Sheffield a mug of coffee.
Sheffield turned to Mac. "Colonel MacKenzie, I hope we didn't wake you this morning."
"No, Sir. I was already up," Mac reported to him.
He carefully took in her appearance pressed uniform, minimal make-up and wet hair. "You're hair is wet."
"I was out running, Sir."
Sheffield sat down in a chair and motioned for Mac to AJ to sit in the small grouping of chairs in front of AJ's desk. "Running is one hobby I've never been able to get into."
Mac glanced at AJ wondering why she was there. Sheffield noticed the glance and smiled at her. "Don't worry, Colonel, we're not here to discuss workouts. How do you feel about Italy?"
"Italy, Sir?" Mac questioned.
"Yes, Italy. It's a peninsula in Europe surrounded by the Med," Sheffield jokingly explained.
Mac chuckled softly. "The few times I've been there I've enjoyed it, Sir."
"Captain Hallworth, the head of JAG ops in Naples has decided to take some personal time. His wife has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor," AJ explained.
"We want you to replace him," Sheffield finished.
Mac couldn't hide her shock and surprise as she looked at the two men. "Me, Sirs?"
"Yes, you've proven yourself as an assist to this office as Chief of Staff and you did very well when you served as a judge," AJ proudly stated.
"I've spent the last few days reviewing your record and case files. Even with this last event that occurred with the CIA, you've proven you can handle any situation," Sheffield told her.
Mac remained silent as the two men looked briefly at each other. "What are you thinking, Mac?" AJ asked.
"I'm in shock, Sir," Mac honestly told them.
"This position is a great door opener for future command post's and puts you on a fast track for promotion," AJ stated.
Sheffield took a sip of his coffee. "We don't want to pressure you, Colonel. But we need a decision."
"By when, Sir?" Mac asked wondering about her future.
Sheffield looked at his watch. "Within the hour."
Mac shook her head.
AJ glanced at her wondering again what she thinking about. "Mac, you don't have to do this."
"I'll do it, Sir," Mac informed them. "When am I needed in Italy?"
"Tuesday, Hallworth will introduce you to the staff and get you acclimated to the operations of the office. Then after a week he'll be handing it over to you," AJ explained.
"How long will I be stationed there, Sir?" Mac asked.
"Six months to a year. Mrs. Hallworth's doctor said she has about six months to live." AJ said as Mac shook her head as a million thoughts ran in her head. "I'll call in Lt. Sims to assist you in any way needed. Hand over your cases to Turner and Roberts tomorrow during the staff meeting and I'll have Coates get you're flight information."
"Thank you, Sir. Permission to be dismissed?" Mac asked.
AJ bit back a grin. "Granted."
Mac snapped to attention and left the office.
Sheffield smiled as he watched Mac leave. "AJ, you've got great personnel. I think she's going to do fine in Italy."
AJ grinned in agreement and tried to ignore the alarm bell ringing in his head about Mac's quick decision. "I know she's going to do fine."
Mac walked into her office and flopped down into her chair. "You life isn't an earthquake, it's a damn minefield in an earthquake."
End Part 1