"We should take a break." Mac said. "Get something to eat. It's going to be another hour before we get thorough all this."

"The defence attorney likes to file motions." Jen said picking up the pile of forms from the desk.

"I think we're looking at another motion to dismiss first thing in the morning." Mac said.

"Probably ma'am. You know where I'll be if you need anything."

"Be back here in an hour."

"Aye aye ma'am."

~

"Hey lookie here we got a new pretty face." Jen rolled her eyes as three sailors sat down at the table where she was eating. "So what's your name doll?"

"I'm not a doll." Jen replied.

"Okay, what's your name sweetheart?" Another one asked.

"My name is Petty Officer Coates not doll, sweetheart, pet, love, darling or any other terms of endearment you feel like throwing at me I was having perfectly nice dinner by myself, so if you'd like to leave me alone."

"A beautiful lady like you can't eat alone."

"I'm capable of doing many things alone. Eating is alone of them."

"We wouldn't be good sailors if we let you eat alone."

"Look guys, it's a big red light I'm not interested so please leave me alone." Jen said. They looked at her. "The Navy has a sexual harassment policy would you like me to recite it for you?"

"You hear that boys she learnt the sexual harassment policy by heart." One of the men teased.

"I should know it; it's my job I'm with the JAG corps."

"I don't meant to burst your bubble sweetheart, but you have to be an officer to be with the JAG corps."

"You really don't. I'm clerk of court and aid to Colonel Mackenzie, who is the judge who just came to take over the court martial. The Colonel is my direct CO, but I work at JAG HQ under Admiral Chegwidden who is the Navy's Judge Advocate General if you've heard at him. I also know the number for the SecNav's office, nice guy; he helped expedite my latest promotion after I was recommended by two Admirals, a Lieutenant Colonel, two Commanders and two Lieutenants."

"Oh..." One of them said.

"Is everything okay Jen?" Mac asked.

"Colonel Mackenzie ma'am." Jen got her feet as did everyone else in the room.

"It's okay, everyone sit down." Mac instructed. "Except you three stay standing."

"Would like to take a seat ma'am?" Jen asked.

"Thank you." Mac sat down. "So is everything okay?"

"These gentlemen were just reminding me why I like working at JAG despite the odd sailor that yells at me, ma'am." Jen replied. "Also I think it would be prudent to recommend to the Captain and the Master Chief that they review the sexual harassment policy with the crew."

"I'll do that."

"Did you need me for something ma'am?" Jen asked.

"I was wondering if we packed an extra battery for the laptop, the one we were using just packed up."

"I have a spare one and the power cable in a bag in my assigned quarter's ma'am. I'll get them for you." Jen started to get up.

"Finish your dinner first. It will take a couple of days to adjust to the time shift anyway."

"And the temperature shift. It is definitely warmer here than back in Falls Church."

"True. By the way did Jason sound better after you talked to him?"

"Yes ma'am, hopefully he and the Commander shouldn't drive the Admiral too crazy." Mac smiled.

"This is Harm we're talking about; he always drives the Admiral crazy." Mac reminded her.

"True ma'am."

"I'll head back to the office. If these guys keep bothering you, you're under orders to handcuff them to the fantail."

"As much fun as that sounds ma'am, it could be construed as unlawful imprisonment."

"Then just handcuff them together, that seems to work well." Mac winked at her.

"Hopefully the Sgt's will work everything out."

"They're CO thinks it was a good idea. He might use it again."

"The credit really goes to Gunny ma'am."

"But you were involved too. I'll see you soon."

"Aye aye ma'am."

"Gentlemen you can sit down now."

"We were just leaving ma'am." The sailors grabbed they're food and left. Mac turned to leave too.

"Colonel thanks." Jen said leaving her food, she'd lost her appetite.

"You seemed to be handling it Jen." Mac said as they walked out.

"I think you get used to overzealous sailors."

"You shouldn't have too."

"I know ma'am."

TBC