Title : Where The Sea Meets The Sky
Author : Jaggie 107
Disclaimer : JAG characters belong to DPB, CBS and Paramount. 'Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye' belongs to PAX TV - and I hope all parties will allow me to have fun for a little while, and replace them all when I'm done. Thank you. (Here's the disclaimer for NCIS, as above...I'll leave it in for the rest of the story; makes life easier when I need to 'borrow' Gibbs and his team!)
Rating : G to PG-13
Thanks go to cbw, jtbwriter, beegirl, katydid13, ninjaturtle, capriceann, starryeyes10, kirsten, soonerfan, another tracy, tomcat-all, lori4, carol, eliv.thade, alicia5, fragmentpieces, kesh, claysmvl, chicmns, skyefire, tammy-jet, abigaile, kjflygirl87, anna7, nikki, jbird7986, angelab, pineapplehead, rosa, manda and rinkrat for their reviews. As before, any reviewers I miss between posts will be added to the list for the next chapter!
Replies to previous chapter reviews :
jbird7986 Thanks for your support. Please keep reading!
kjflygirl87 More to come on Sue and Jack, and then back to the Sea Hawk - after all, Mac has to leave Harm behind for a little while, and that is never easy!
skyefire Thanks for your support. Please keep reading!
abigaile Harm and Mac are just around the corner!
jtbwriter Hiya! Did I forgot to warn you about the 'hots' - more to follow! I think I've left a door open for Sue and Jack to still work together that sounds feasible. Hope so. Fingers crossed for your interview/s. Thanks as always!
anna7 Thank you for taking the time to read the other stories - I still have some 'single chapter' stories lined up, but WTSMTS is taking up my time right now. Please keep reading!
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JACK'S APARTMENT
WASHINGTON DC
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
"That would be great, Bobby. We'll meet you there!" Jack replaced the handset of his telephone and turned to smile at Sue as she sat next to him, her legs curled up under her as she nestled against his side, with his arm around her shoulders and his hand resting just above the swell of her breast.
"What's going on? Are they coming for something to eat?" Sue asked, having agreed to Jack's decision to invite Bobby and Jennifer over to the apartment for a meal. Jack, however, shook his head.
"No can do; Jen's going to pick up Mattie at the airport this evening, but we're welcome to join them, and then either go out to eat or head back to Jen and Mattie's for a while."
"That sounds lovely. So, what time?"
"Around eight," Jack answered, absently running his thumb over the material of her sweater. Sue smiled, and relaxed further into his arms as he continued his stroking, until she began to feel a little warm, and she squirmed slightly. Jack stopped his hand's movement, smiled down at her and reached to pick up her left hand in his, lifting it and the ring it bore to his lips.
Sue watched Jack's face show a myriad of emotions as he held her hand to his lips. Eventually, a little anxious, Sue put her free hand to his cheek and turned his face towards her.
"Can you tell me what's bothering you?" she asked.
Jack moved her hand from near his mouth and leaned down to drop a soft kiss on her lips. As he lifted his head he nodded.
"I'm just wondering what will happen at work, now. It's been on my mind; I don't want to lose you from the team, but I want this more..."
"We need to see Garrett on Monday. If you want, I can take the ring off, so he won't know we're...engaged, yet."
"No." The single syllable was said quickly, and Sue smiled at the speed of his response. As he caught her smile and grinned himself, he shook his head. "The ring stays exactly where it is. There will be a way round our working together. It's not as though you work exclusively with me; I mean, you go out on assignments with the others in the team, too."
"Yes, I do." Suddenly Sue sat up straighter, and Jack watched her face light up.
"What? You've got an idea, I can see it in your face!"
"Couldn't I be a consultant to your team? I mean, the FBI refer to civilians outside of the Bureau all the time. Perhaps if I could be termed a consultant on call to your team, we could get round it that way. I mean, I've worked with the DEA on call, with Hadley..." Sue paused, remembering sadly the time spent with the rogue DEA agent whose actions had caused the death of another agent in the field. Jack's smile was wide as he leaned in to rub noses with her.
"You, my darling, are a genius! It's feasible, yes, and I'm sure Garrett would go for it, if he can't keep you on the team as you are."
"I am?" Sue queried, commenting on Jack's previous words. Jack nodded, missing her point a little.
"Definitely a genius!" he said again, and Sue shook her head. Jack paused while she spoke again.
"No, I meant...I am your 'darling'?"
"Oh, absolutely! Darling, sweetheart," Jack laughed softly as he thought up other names. "Sugar-pie, honey-bun..."
"I think I'll settle for 'darling', and even 'sweetheart', but if you ever call me by the other two names, I'll transfer out myself!" Sue retorted, and Jack put both arms around her and pulled her into a tight hug. Sue gave herself up to wonderful feeling of being loved by Jack, engaged to him, and as much a part of his life as he was of hers. When the hug loosened slightly, and they were face to face, Jack murmured to her and Sue nodded, grinning.
"I think I've created a monster," Jack admonished, at the same time as he pulled Sue to her feet. "You're insatiable, you know that?" he added.
"Mmm-hmm," Sue responded, bobbing her head in acknowledgement. "I have a good teacher."
At those words Jack drew her into his arms, and what began with soft, barely-there kisses ended with the pair of them wrapped in each other's arms, murmuring softly about their future together.
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BALTIMORE - MARYLAND
SATURDAY NIGHT
As Mattie and Sturgis exited the airbridge from their aircraft they walked into the arrivals terminal expecting to see Jennifer Coates waiting for them. What they were greeted with were Jennifer and Bobby, along with Jack and Sue, and Levi.
"This is quite a greeting, folks. I feel like some kind of celebrity," Sturgis commented, as he shook hands with the quartet, sorry 'quintet'...don't forget Levi! At his comment Jennifer smiled, and then introduced the group. Sturgis had heard Harm and Mac speak of the FBI team members, and in particular Jack and Sue, and Bobby, as he was now dating Jennifer. Sturgis smiled in response to their warm greetings, and as his eyes took in their combined greeting of Mattie, he realized that this was yet another extended family, which had become enmeshed with that of the JAG family. It had always amazed and amused him that there were such interpersonal relationships in the JAG office and yet it functioned to the absolute highest standards. It would appear the same could be said of the FBI team, at least of those members he had met so far.
Mattie had whooped in delight at the greetings she received from Jennifer, Sue and Jack, and Levi, and when she turned to grin at Bobby he leaned in for a hug too.
"Can't let these guys monopolize you for all the fun, Mattie. How do you? I'm Bobby."
"I get to meet you at last! Jen's told me so much about you!" Mattie enthused, and totally ignored the look of horror that Jennifer threw her way, before she looped her hand through Bobby's arm. Sturgis coughed to attract attention, and six pairs of eyes all settled on him.
"This is where I part company with you all. Mattie, I leave you in Jennifer's safe hands, and those of your friends. Ladies and gentlemen, take care of her. I know a good lawyer or two if not." At that comment the little group laughed, and then Mattie removed her hand from Bobby and turned to hug Sturgis tightly.
"Thanks, Sturgis. See you soon?"
"Sure you will, Mattie. I'm back at JAG on Monday, and Mac will be flying in that day too. If I don't see you at the apartment, I'll be around JAG. If you need anything, let Jennifer know, or give me a call. Okay?"
Mattie nodded, hugging Sturgis once more before stepping back and smiling at him as he waved and walked away to the exit. They watched as he was greeted by an older, shorter man and enfolded in another hug.
"That's Sturgis' dad, Reverend Turner," Mattie explained, as she linked arms with Bobby again, much to the amusement of the adults around her. Jennifer held the flight helmet that Mattie had eventually relinquished in favor of Bobby's arm, and Jack picked up the flight bag with one hand as he put his other arm around Sue's shoulders. Sue lifted her left hand to link fingers with Jack, and Mattie stopped dead in her tracks, so suddenly that Jennifer bumped into her.
"That's a ring! You've got a ring! Ooh, Sue, you're...you and Jack...getting married! Wow!" The excited teenager turned to wrap her arms around Sue and Jack as they stood together, and both Jennifer and Bobby smiled widely. They had been told of the news earlier when they had met up with Sue and Jack at the airport, and plans had already been made to go out and celebrate the news when Lucy returned. Sue wanted to include her roommate in her plans.
Sue and Jack both hugged Mattie close, and as she smiled at them there were tears in her eyes, although she didn't shed any. "Now, if only Mac and Harm could learn from the two of you," Mattie muttered in exasperation, "I could be a bridesmaid a whole lot quicker!"
Sue and Jack laughed, and Jennifer tipped her head slightly. "Have patience, Mattie; it's only taken them eight years to get to this point," she said, tongue-in-cheek.
Mattie groaned. "I can't wait another eight years!" was her protested cry, adding "I'll be 'old' by then!"
With Bobby and Jennifer on one side of her, and Sue, Jack and Levi on the other, Mattie grinned as she left the arrivals building. This had been an amazing welcome back, and she felt lucky once again to know that she was a part of it all.
More than one pair of eyes followed the progress of the group out of the terminal building, as a mix of low-voiced comments were heard.
'Do you think she's someone famous?' asked one.
'Don't they make a stunning group!' stated another.
'Get a load of that flight helmet!" gasped a third. 'Although she looked a little young.'
Mattie was oblivious to all of this going on back in the terminal building. The decision had been made to pass by Beltway Burgers!
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To be continued
Author : Jaggie 107
Disclaimer : JAG characters belong to DPB, CBS and Paramount. 'Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye' belongs to PAX TV - and I hope all parties will allow me to have fun for a little while, and replace them all when I'm done. Thank you. (Here's the disclaimer for NCIS, as above...I'll leave it in for the rest of the story; makes life easier when I need to 'borrow' Gibbs and his team!)
Rating : G to PG-13
Thanks go to cbw, jtbwriter, beegirl, katydid13, ninjaturtle, capriceann, starryeyes10, kirsten, soonerfan, another tracy, tomcat-all, lori4, carol, eliv.thade, alicia5, fragmentpieces, kesh, claysmvl, chicmns, skyefire, tammy-jet, abigaile, kjflygirl87, anna7, nikki, jbird7986, angelab, pineapplehead, rosa, manda and rinkrat for their reviews. As before, any reviewers I miss between posts will be added to the list for the next chapter!
Replies to previous chapter reviews :
jbird7986 Thanks for your support. Please keep reading!
kjflygirl87 More to come on Sue and Jack, and then back to the Sea Hawk - after all, Mac has to leave Harm behind for a little while, and that is never easy!
skyefire Thanks for your support. Please keep reading!
abigaile Harm and Mac are just around the corner!
jtbwriter Hiya! Did I forgot to warn you about the 'hots' - more to follow! I think I've left a door open for Sue and Jack to still work together that sounds feasible. Hope so. Fingers crossed for your interview/s. Thanks as always!
anna7 Thank you for taking the time to read the other stories - I still have some 'single chapter' stories lined up, but WTSMTS is taking up my time right now. Please keep reading!
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JACK'S APARTMENT
WASHINGTON DC
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
"That would be great, Bobby. We'll meet you there!" Jack replaced the handset of his telephone and turned to smile at Sue as she sat next to him, her legs curled up under her as she nestled against his side, with his arm around her shoulders and his hand resting just above the swell of her breast.
"What's going on? Are they coming for something to eat?" Sue asked, having agreed to Jack's decision to invite Bobby and Jennifer over to the apartment for a meal. Jack, however, shook his head.
"No can do; Jen's going to pick up Mattie at the airport this evening, but we're welcome to join them, and then either go out to eat or head back to Jen and Mattie's for a while."
"That sounds lovely. So, what time?"
"Around eight," Jack answered, absently running his thumb over the material of her sweater. Sue smiled, and relaxed further into his arms as he continued his stroking, until she began to feel a little warm, and she squirmed slightly. Jack stopped his hand's movement, smiled down at her and reached to pick up her left hand in his, lifting it and the ring it bore to his lips.
Sue watched Jack's face show a myriad of emotions as he held her hand to his lips. Eventually, a little anxious, Sue put her free hand to his cheek and turned his face towards her.
"Can you tell me what's bothering you?" she asked.
Jack moved her hand from near his mouth and leaned down to drop a soft kiss on her lips. As he lifted his head he nodded.
"I'm just wondering what will happen at work, now. It's been on my mind; I don't want to lose you from the team, but I want this more..."
"We need to see Garrett on Monday. If you want, I can take the ring off, so he won't know we're...engaged, yet."
"No." The single syllable was said quickly, and Sue smiled at the speed of his response. As he caught her smile and grinned himself, he shook his head. "The ring stays exactly where it is. There will be a way round our working together. It's not as though you work exclusively with me; I mean, you go out on assignments with the others in the team, too."
"Yes, I do." Suddenly Sue sat up straighter, and Jack watched her face light up.
"What? You've got an idea, I can see it in your face!"
"Couldn't I be a consultant to your team? I mean, the FBI refer to civilians outside of the Bureau all the time. Perhaps if I could be termed a consultant on call to your team, we could get round it that way. I mean, I've worked with the DEA on call, with Hadley..." Sue paused, remembering sadly the time spent with the rogue DEA agent whose actions had caused the death of another agent in the field. Jack's smile was wide as he leaned in to rub noses with her.
"You, my darling, are a genius! It's feasible, yes, and I'm sure Garrett would go for it, if he can't keep you on the team as you are."
"I am?" Sue queried, commenting on Jack's previous words. Jack nodded, missing her point a little.
"Definitely a genius!" he said again, and Sue shook her head. Jack paused while she spoke again.
"No, I meant...I am your 'darling'?"
"Oh, absolutely! Darling, sweetheart," Jack laughed softly as he thought up other names. "Sugar-pie, honey-bun..."
"I think I'll settle for 'darling', and even 'sweetheart', but if you ever call me by the other two names, I'll transfer out myself!" Sue retorted, and Jack put both arms around her and pulled her into a tight hug. Sue gave herself up to wonderful feeling of being loved by Jack, engaged to him, and as much a part of his life as he was of hers. When the hug loosened slightly, and they were face to face, Jack murmured to her and Sue nodded, grinning.
"I think I've created a monster," Jack admonished, at the same time as he pulled Sue to her feet. "You're insatiable, you know that?" he added.
"Mmm-hmm," Sue responded, bobbing her head in acknowledgement. "I have a good teacher."
At those words Jack drew her into his arms, and what began with soft, barely-there kisses ended with the pair of them wrapped in each other's arms, murmuring softly about their future together.
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BALTIMORE - MARYLAND
SATURDAY NIGHT
As Mattie and Sturgis exited the airbridge from their aircraft they walked into the arrivals terminal expecting to see Jennifer Coates waiting for them. What they were greeted with were Jennifer and Bobby, along with Jack and Sue, and Levi.
"This is quite a greeting, folks. I feel like some kind of celebrity," Sturgis commented, as he shook hands with the quartet, sorry 'quintet'...don't forget Levi! At his comment Jennifer smiled, and then introduced the group. Sturgis had heard Harm and Mac speak of the FBI team members, and in particular Jack and Sue, and Bobby, as he was now dating Jennifer. Sturgis smiled in response to their warm greetings, and as his eyes took in their combined greeting of Mattie, he realized that this was yet another extended family, which had become enmeshed with that of the JAG family. It had always amazed and amused him that there were such interpersonal relationships in the JAG office and yet it functioned to the absolute highest standards. It would appear the same could be said of the FBI team, at least of those members he had met so far.
Mattie had whooped in delight at the greetings she received from Jennifer, Sue and Jack, and Levi, and when she turned to grin at Bobby he leaned in for a hug too.
"Can't let these guys monopolize you for all the fun, Mattie. How do you? I'm Bobby."
"I get to meet you at last! Jen's told me so much about you!" Mattie enthused, and totally ignored the look of horror that Jennifer threw her way, before she looped her hand through Bobby's arm. Sturgis coughed to attract attention, and six pairs of eyes all settled on him.
"This is where I part company with you all. Mattie, I leave you in Jennifer's safe hands, and those of your friends. Ladies and gentlemen, take care of her. I know a good lawyer or two if not." At that comment the little group laughed, and then Mattie removed her hand from Bobby and turned to hug Sturgis tightly.
"Thanks, Sturgis. See you soon?"
"Sure you will, Mattie. I'm back at JAG on Monday, and Mac will be flying in that day too. If I don't see you at the apartment, I'll be around JAG. If you need anything, let Jennifer know, or give me a call. Okay?"
Mattie nodded, hugging Sturgis once more before stepping back and smiling at him as he waved and walked away to the exit. They watched as he was greeted by an older, shorter man and enfolded in another hug.
"That's Sturgis' dad, Reverend Turner," Mattie explained, as she linked arms with Bobby again, much to the amusement of the adults around her. Jennifer held the flight helmet that Mattie had eventually relinquished in favor of Bobby's arm, and Jack picked up the flight bag with one hand as he put his other arm around Sue's shoulders. Sue lifted her left hand to link fingers with Jack, and Mattie stopped dead in her tracks, so suddenly that Jennifer bumped into her.
"That's a ring! You've got a ring! Ooh, Sue, you're...you and Jack...getting married! Wow!" The excited teenager turned to wrap her arms around Sue and Jack as they stood together, and both Jennifer and Bobby smiled widely. They had been told of the news earlier when they had met up with Sue and Jack at the airport, and plans had already been made to go out and celebrate the news when Lucy returned. Sue wanted to include her roommate in her plans.
Sue and Jack both hugged Mattie close, and as she smiled at them there were tears in her eyes, although she didn't shed any. "Now, if only Mac and Harm could learn from the two of you," Mattie muttered in exasperation, "I could be a bridesmaid a whole lot quicker!"
Sue and Jack laughed, and Jennifer tipped her head slightly. "Have patience, Mattie; it's only taken them eight years to get to this point," she said, tongue-in-cheek.
Mattie groaned. "I can't wait another eight years!" was her protested cry, adding "I'll be 'old' by then!"
With Bobby and Jennifer on one side of her, and Sue, Jack and Levi on the other, Mattie grinned as she left the arrivals building. This had been an amazing welcome back, and she felt lucky once again to know that she was a part of it all.
More than one pair of eyes followed the progress of the group out of the terminal building, as a mix of low-voiced comments were heard.
'Do you think she's someone famous?' asked one.
'Don't they make a stunning group!' stated another.
'Get a load of that flight helmet!" gasped a third. 'Although she looked a little young.'
Mattie was oblivious to all of this going on back in the terminal building. The decision had been made to pass by Beltway Burgers!
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To be continued