A/N: Someone pointed out that enlisted people really don't out rank each other so the Sgt's probably should have called her ma'am. But I'm kind of working on the principal that a PO1 is higher on the equivalent ranking lists for the Marine Corps and the Navy than a Marine Sgt so she might have more clout and that they should probably listen to her. If I'm wrong then just call it artistic license.

"Okay gentlemen it seems that just sitting here and talking doesn't seem to do much good, so we're going to try something else." Jen said as the meeting resumed. "This is Sgt Moon, he's going to help me out for a moment, but first of all I need you both to stand next to each other and hold your arms out in front of you."

"Can we ask why?" Decker questioned.

"All will be explained. Just do as I ask." The Sgt's reluctantly stood next to each other and held their arms out like zombies. "Sgt Moon?" Jen prompted. The Sgt slapped a pair of handcuffs on their wrists binding them together.

"Hey." Bolton protested.

"What do you think you're doing?" Decker demanded.

"Following orders." Jen replied. "I have a signed document from Colonel Mackenzie allowing for this course of action to proceed."

"Sgt give us the keys." Decker stated adamantly to Sgt Moon.

"I'm afraid I can't do that. Jen let me know if I can be of anymore help."

"Thanks." Jen smiled. "Now, seeing as you can't along, we're going to try something else, follow me." She walked to the door and opened it. Bolton and Decker stood looking at as if she was mad. "Standing there isn't going to get this done any quicker. You're going to be stuck together until 1800 when Colonel Mackenzie will ask for a recommendation and you both have somewhere to be right now."

~

Jen and the two Sgt's stood waiting for the elevator when it arrived Sturgis stepped.

"Jennifer." Sturgis said as way of a greeting.

"Commander Turner." Jen said with a smile.

"Sir." Both Decker and Bolton added. Sturgis noticed the handcuffs.

"You know what I'm not even going to ask."

"It's probably best you don't sir." Jen replied.

"Yes well, I'm glad I ran into you. Does Mac have any free time this morning or possibly this afternoon?"

"The Colonel is doing paperwork all day sir. She's on stand by in case of emergencies, I'm sure she would welcome the intrusion."

"Thank you."

"Sir permission to..." Jen started to ask.

"Carry on." Sturgis said.

"Gentlemen you heard the Commander into the elevator." The Sgt's stepped into the elevator and Jen pushed the button and the door closed.

"Did I just see Jen get into an elevator with two Marine Sgt's handcuffed together?" Harm asked as he was walking by.

"I think this is one of those times when it's best not to question the situation."

~

"Can I join you ma'am?" Harriet asked as she stood by one of the tables outside JAG that Mac was sat at eating lunch.

"Of course Harriet take a seat." Mac said.

"Ma'am there is scuttlebutt going around that Jen was seen with two Marines handcuffed together getting into the elevator earlier."

"It's true. It was Gunny's suggestion actually."

"I'm guessing there is a reason behind it."

"Their CO sent them over for mediation because the two of them can't get along without bickering. They do their jobs well and they're fit reps are outstanding apart from this one issue and he doesn't want to lose either of them but he's having no luck with them. I didn't want to deal with it, so I ask Jen to attempt the mediation. When that failed she talked to Gunny who suggested that making them stuck with each may make it easier to deal with their difficulty, so it was either handcuff them together or let them duke it out in the boxing ring. This was less dangerous so they're having to work together helping haul boxes and filing cabinets around down in the basement." Mac explained.

"If they can't work out their differences at least the place will be tidy."

"Exactly." Mac replied. "If it doesn't work this is their last straw and their CO will have no choice but to reduce their rank and pay scale as punishment."

"Hopefully it will knock some sense into them."

"Colonel Mackenzie." The yeoman to Admiral Morris stood at the table.

"Yes Petty Officer?" Mac said.

"The Admiral would like to see you in his office at 1600 ma'am if you are free."

"Do you know what it is about Petty Officer?" Mac questioned.

"No ma'am. He just asked me to inquire if you were available as he needs to see you before you leave tonight ma'am."

"Tell the Admiral 1600 is fine."

"Aye aye ma'am. Lieutenant." He turned and left.

"I wonder what that is about?" Mac said out loud.

"I'm sure if it were anything serious he would have asked to see you right away." Harriet remarked.

"He's in court all day. He must have called lunch recess. Never mind. How did Bud take you being away for five hours on Saturday?"

"He was in the middle of cleaning up a mess AJ had made so he really was watching the time. How about the Commander?"

"Let's just say I had to seduce him to get him to stop asking questions."

"The things you have to do to keep a secret for a friend, ma'am." Harriet said with a chuckle.

"Very true." Mac smiled.