"Objection. Leading the witness." Krennick said.

"I'll rephrase your honour." Lieutenant Commander Greggs said.

"Carry on." Mac instructed. One he was done questioning the witness she asked. "Do you wish to cross-examine the witness Captain?"

"Just one question, your honour." Krennick said standing up. "Petty Officer Green, were you there at the time the incident occurred?"

"No ma'am."

"Thank you." Krennick returned to her seat. "No further questions your honour."

"Well Commander anymore questions for this witness?" Mac asked.

"No your honour."

"Petty Officer you're excused. Commander you can call your next witness at 0900 tomorrow. This court stands in recess." Mac banged her gavel.

"All rise." The bailiff called.

"You okay ma'am?" Jen asked as she followed Mac out.

"I'm fine thank you Jen. I just had enough for one day. I'm going to put my feet up in my office for ten minutes. I'd rather not be disturbed." Mac said.

"Yes ma'am. I'll go and check in with Lieutenant Sims and see what she found out today."

"Thank you Jen." Mac headed back to her office.

#

"Ma'am." Jen said as she came up to Harriet's desk. "Colonel Mackenzie sent me..."

"Why don't we go into Bud's office?" Harriet suggested taking the information she had collected with her. Jen followed her and closed the door behind her.

"Did you find anything that will be of any use ma'am?" Jen asked.

"Five wives and two ex-wives. One of them had Captain Krennick's behaviour cited in her divorce papers. All of them willing to supply testimony if needs be. The information is in this envelope. I sealed it and stamped it with today's date and a confidential label. If anyone opens it before it is given to Major Williams it will be known."

"Thank you ma'am."

"You may also want to tell the Colonel that Commander Rabb is getting suspicious. He was asking questions earlier." Harriet advised her.

"Yes ma'am."

"I'll have that file on my desk..." Bud said opening the door. He stopped when he saw Harriet and Jen. "Am I interrupting something?" Bud asked.

"Sorry Bud we were just leaving." Harriet said.

"My apologies sir." Jen added.

"It's okay Jen." Bud replied.

"If you'll excuse me sir, ma'am." Jen said. Bud nodded.

"Petty Officer Coates, just the person I wanted to see." Harm said. "If you'd step into my office."

"Yes sir." Jen replied. Harm stepped in after her and closed the door.

"What's in the envelope?" Harm inquired.

"I really couldn't say sir." Jen replied.

"You're refusing to tell me?"

"No sir, I actually don't know what the content of the envelope is, so I can't tell you. It's been sealed so I can't access the information."

"I see. Do you want to tell me what Mac has both you and Harriet involved in?"

"I'm afraid I can't sir."

"Since you're out of court, I should go and ask her." Harm said.

"Sir, I wouldn't. She asked not to be disturbed; I think she's a little tired."

"Is she okay?" Harm asked concerned.

"It's been a long day, but she's fine sir. She just needs a few minutes rest. If you'll excuse me I really should get back to work."

"Go ahead. But I will find out eventually."

"I'm sure you will sir, but with permission to speak freely." Jen asked.

"Why not?"

"Don't ask sir. It's not illegal and the less you know the probably the better. You will find out eventually, I can assure you."

"I hope that will be soon."

"We're working on it." Jen assured him.

"Go and if Mac needs anything give me a call."

"Yes sir." Jen turned and walked out and let out a sigh.

"Jen, I thought you were still in court." Jason said almost walking into her.

"Colonel Mackenzie recessed for the day. Can you get something for dinner on your way home?" She asked.

"Of course."

"I have to get back. I'll see you at home."

TBC