This story takes place when MacKenzie is 24 years old. I dunno if it's fact or not, but it is in my story. She is the youngest Marine JAG lawyer. (BTW, I'm throwing out fraternization in this story. It's caused way too much trouble in the past, so it's's gone. Hehe I love being author.) Sorry if the whole Mac/Mack thing get's confusing. I thought it'd be cool to name her daughter MacKenzie. Remember, younger Rabb is MACK, older Rabb is MAC. ;-)

0745 ZULU

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church, VA

MacKenzie "Mack" Rabb entered the JAG Headquarters early. In fact, she was so early that she left before her parents were out of bed. She had things to get done and to prepare before she met her new partner this morning. She smiled as she walked into her office (which use to be Mac's) and set her things down. She had a few things to pick up from her office from her late night working on finishing up a case last night. She grabbed the file, slipped out of her office and into her father's office.

"Admiral?" a deep voice from behind her said. Mack knew that voice...she could've sworn she had. She wasn't prepared for the sight she saw when she turned around. Her mouth fell open, but words didn't come to her lips. "MacKenzie?" She could only nod, taking in his features. His strong muscular jaw, strong chest, tight abs...she moved back up to those eyes. The eyes she fell in love with so long ago. "Say something, please."

"What are you doing here, Landon?" she asked, noting it sounded harsher then it should've.

"Well, I'm here to become a JAG lawyer...like we always talked about. I missed you so much, Mack," he whispered, moving closer to her. He knew that fraternization charges could be filed, but he didn't care. All he ever cared about was his MacKenzie.

"Yeah, I could tell by how much you kept in touch with me, Landon," she muttered. He sighed.

"I wasn't able to, Mack. You've got to believe me," he said, sitting down. She looked at the clock and walked towards the door.

"Out. We'll talk in my office," she said, pointing outside. He followed and they entered her office, her slamming the door behind him.

"I wasn't allowed, Mack. I would've gone through anything for you, and you know that, but they would tear the letters I wrote to you up. I was harassed so much by the guys for writing to you, but I didn't care. I just wanted to be with you," he whispered.

"Landon, I..." she started, then stopped.

"Please, MacKenzie. I'm not asking to start from where we left, but at least give us a chance," he whispered. He noticed someone walk in. "Have lunch with me at least?" He flashed her a grin that she could resist. She tried to hold back a smile, but she couldn't.

"Fine," she said, smiling. "I'm sorry. It's been kinda stressful around here. We're shorthanded and I'm supposed to get a new partner today and I'm..." He smiled and her mouth fell open. "You're my new partner?" He nodded. "Why didn't you say anything? Better yet, why didn't my dad say anything?" Landon looked down.

"I asked him not to. I wanted to surprise you, Mack," he whispered. When he looked up, he saw her moving closer to him.

"Landon, I'm so sorry," she said, and quickly fell into his arms. She held back the tears better than she thought she would've. He held her in his arms rubbing her back, praying they wouldn't have to leave this embrace. She pulled back first. "People will start showing up soon." He smiled, thinking that was a good idea. Otherwise, he would've kissed her a long time ago. "What are you grinning about there, Commander?" He smiled.

"Just thinking about you, that's all," he answered, honestly. She smiled and blushed.

"My dad will probably be expecting you when he arrives," she told him. He smiled.

"Still Admiral, huh?" he asked. She nodded, never looking up from her paperwork. "Can I help?" She looked up.

"Sure, if you think you can make any sense of this case, by all means," she said, tossing the file over to his seat. He read over it for a few minuets, then looked back at her.

"What is the problem you're having?" he asked. She sighed.

"Everything," she said with a laugh, "but the main issue is trying to figure out which direction I should go in. It has me so confused." He moved over to her side and they chatted a bit about it. He helped her realize what she needed to do and he saw Harm walk in.

"I should go talk to the Admiral," he said, standing up. MacKenzie nodded just as Laura, Harm's secretary walked in.

"Ma'am, the door was open and I..." she said before Mack held up her hand.

"It's alright, Laura. What did you need?" she asked.

"The Admiral saw Commander Blake in your office and said that he wanted to see him in the next five minuets," she replied. Mack nodded.

"Thank you," she said. Laura nodded and walked out.

"You better get going. You know how impatient my father can be sometimes. I'll be back in about twenty. I'm going to run upstairs and talk to my mom for a little bit, ok?" Mack said, standing up. He nodded.

"I'll see you for lunch, if not sooner," he said, she nodded and they left her office. Mack smiled as she road the elevator and went upstairs to her mom's office. Her secretary told her to go in.

"Hey mom."

"Hey sweetie," Mac said, looking up. "Have a seat. How are you?" MacKenzie smiled.

"Good. Did dad tell you who was joining JAG?" she asked. Mac shook her head. "Landon." Mac's mouth fell open.

"Are you serious?" she asked. Mack nodded. "Wow. Are you alright with that?"

"I don't know. Am I still in love with him?" she said, thinking on the question for a minute, then smiling. "Without a doubt." Mac laughed.

"You're too much like me kid," Mac said, "and the fact that you're both at the same rank your father and I were when we got together scares me just a bit." Mack smiled.

"I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon," she reassured her mother. "Besides, I want to take your job first, remember?" Mac laughed.

"You need to leave. I have court in five minutes," Mac told her. Mack laughed and stood up. "Have lunch with me?" Mack frowned.

"Actually, Landon asked me earlier and I agreed," she said. Mac nodded.

"Dinner then. I want you both over," Mac said. "That's an order." Mack laughed as she left Mac's office. Mack tried to concentrate on her work, but she kept seeing Landon bringing things into his office across the bullpen. Somehow she knew her father had something to do with the placement of his office. Finally, lunchtime came, and not soon enough, because her stomach had been growling for the last twenty minuets. She smiled when she saw Landon walk across the bullpen and into her office.

"Ready for lunch, colonel?" he asked, flashing her a grin. She smiled again.

"Starving, actually," she said, standing up and throwing on her cover. "Let's get outta here. I wanna talk to you." He nodded as they quickly left the office.