As Harm predicted Mac had given the go ahead for the case to go to court martial. Krennick came to his office on Tuesday after the decision.

"Commander."

"Captain Krennick. Can I help you with something ma'am?" Harm asked.

"It seems I'm going to be in town for a few more days, so you can have dinner with me. I'm sure your wife won't have any objections to you catching up with an old friend."

"I don't know. Honey, do you have any objections?" He said to Mac who was stood in the doorway behind Krennick.

"Oh I have plenty of objections for all manner of reasons. One being I need you to pick Abi up from day care, Admiral Morris had to change the staff meeting to tonight and I have paperwork to file since I'm sure Captain Krennick was just about to tell you her case had gone to court martial."

"Sure. Any preferences for dinner?" Harm asked.

"Whatever you feel like making. I'll let you know when I'm on my way home."

"Sure thing." Harm smiled.

"And as for you Captain, making passes at other women's husbands isn't a very classy thing to do." Mac said.

"Just what are you implying Colonel?" Krennick asked.

"I'm not implying anything. Jen?" Mac prompted.

"Here you go ma'am." Jen handed her a file.

"I have a list of women who have lodged complaints that you've made unsolicited advances towards their husbands and boyfriends then for some reason withdrew the complaints. Jen tell her what Mrs Taylor said when you spoke to her."

"Mrs Taylor told me that her husband had asked her to withdraw the complaint because they were moving bases next week and it was too much hassle, but she suspected that the real reason was you had put pressure on him." Jen repeated.

"That's hearsay." Krennick pointed out.

"She's the one who filed the complaint after a staff picnic at which she and several of the other wives witnessed your conduct ma'am. I have my conversation with her on tape." Jen replied.

"So..." Krennick prompted.

"You should have really learnt not to aggravate the judge when you're about to go into court martial."

"And it's only in 39 hours 23 minutes and 17 seconds." Jen said.

"You've taught her how to do that time thing?" Harm questioned.

"She reset my watch sir." Jen explained.

"Ah." Harm said. "Sorry carry on Colonel." Harm prompted.

"As I was saying we talked to a few people, and I just thought I should suggest you stay away from my family."

"Is that a threat Colonel?" Krennick asked.

"No, think of it more as a friendly warning. But maybe Mr Ackerman can help me out here. Mr Ackerman..." Mac prompted.

"Captain Krennick, I need you to sign this." He held out a clip board to her.

"What is this?" She asked as she signed.

"It's to say that you have been served." He handed her an envelope. "Have a nice day Captain."

"Been served with what?" Krennick questioned.

"A restraining order. You have to stay at least twenty feet away from Commander Rabb unless it is completely necessary in the course of your duties." Mr Ackerman replied.

"You should always read things before you sign them Captain, you're a lawyer you should know that." Mac said.

"Is everything okay here Colonel?" AJ asked coming out of his office.

"Yes sir. Captain Krennick was just leaving, before I had to call the police because she broke a court order." Mac replied.

"I see and will she be back?"

"Yes sir." Mac replied. "The case is going to court martial."

"I see. Allison I suggest you leave, you wouldn't want your client inconvenienced as to finding another lawyer at short notice." AJ suggested.

"But Admiral..." Krennick started.

"I don't argue with court orders Captain."

"Yes sir." Krennick left.

"Colonel." AJ said.

"Yes sir?" Mac questioned.

"Maybe you should switch to flat shoes; it is probably easier to balance in them."

"Yes sir." AJ turned and went back to his office. "Jen if you would escort Mr Ackerman out please."

"Of course ma'am." Mac went and sat in the guest chair in Harm's office.

"A restraining order. You don't think that's a little much Mac?" Harm asked.

"I didn't issue, I can't. I was talking to Janey Felps at lunch, she has a case which involved an army Captain's divorce, and she wanted some advice on the military standpoint." Mac told him.

"As in the civilian judge Janey Felps?" Harm questioned.

"Yes. I mentioned Krennick to her and when I came out of court Ackerman was waiting with the restraining order. Can't argue with a civilian judge in these matters can you?" Mac shrugged.

"Thank you anyway." Harm replied. "Are you sure you don't want anything special for dinner?"

"No, whatever you want is fine. I should get back to work." Mac said.

"You know you could as Admiral Morris to reassign the court martial." Harm suggested.

"How's that saying go? Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. I'd rather have her where I can see her." Mac replied. "I'll see you at home."

TBC