"...Have you reached findings?" Mac asked.

"We have your honour." The president of the members replied.

"Are the findings on the Appellate Exhibit?"

"Yes." The president replied.

"Would the bailiff with out examining it bring me Appellate Exhibit" Mac examined it after the bailiff handed it. "It all appears to be in order. Please return it to the president."

"Master Sgt Bower, would you and your counsel please stand with the president reads the findings." Mac instructed. "Master Chief Duncan would you please announce the findings."

"In the matter of the US Navy vs. Master Sgt Damien Bower on the specification of Article 108 – Damaging Military property. We find the defendant not guilty."

"Thank you for your service. Master Sgt you can return to your duty station at the discretion of Colonel Garrett, on the understanding that you have some anger management counselling. The court martial is adjourned." Mac banged her gavel.

"Captain Krennick." Faith who had come into the court room at the beginning of the proceedings with two Marine Sgts said walking over to the defence table.

"Yes."

"I'm Major Williams ma'am." Faith introduced herself.

"Yes?" Krennick said.

"Ma'am, there is something I need to discuss with you. Perhaps we can go somewhere quieter."

"I'm a busy woman Major, if you have something say say it right now." Krennick instructed.

"Are you sure ma'am?"

"Yes."

"Captain Allison Krennick it is my duty to inform that you are being charged under Article 133 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, Conduct Unbecoming an Officer in the United States Navy."

"What?" Krennick demanded.

"Ma'am, maybe we should go somewhere else to discuss this." Faith suggested.

"Show me the charge sheet." Faith handed it to her.

"Major, what does this mean for my case?" The Master Sgt asked.

"You were acquitted, so it's over." Mac said having come back in the room because she had something behind. "I'll have Petty Officer Coates talk you through the remaining paperwork."

"You're behind this aren't you Colonel." Krennick accused.

"No Captain, Major perhaps you should take this out of my court room." Mac suggested.

"Colonel, there is going to be hell to pay." Krennick said.

"Major, perhaps additional charges should be added. By the way Captain, the Admiral is the convening authority here, have your lawyer take it up with him. Get her out my court room now."

"Yes ma'am." Faith said.

"Captain if you'll come with us." One of the Marine Sgt's put his hand on her elbow.

"Don't touch me Sgt." She picked her briefcase and walked out.

Faith glanced at Mac who nodded and followed Krennick out.

#

"You okay ma'am?" Jen asked when Mac got back to the office.

"Krennick didn't take the news too well. She's blaming me." Mac replied.

"Oh." Jen said.

"Yeah. What's on the schedule for the rest of the day?"

"Ma'am you have a spare hour now but Commander Turner and Lieutenant Tatum would like to see you at some point; I believe they have come to a plea bargain agreement. After lunch you have a conference call with NCIS. Here's the information with regards to that." Jen handed her a file. The SecNav's office called he would like to see you at 1500."

"Did they say why?" Mac asked.

"No ma'am. But Jason did mention that he was coming to see the Admiral today."

"The SecNav is just what I need." Mac sighed. "Tell Sturgis and Tatum now is as good as any time. Then I'm going to and sit outside for a while."

"Yes ma'am."

"I'll call Commander Turner right now ma'am. Do you need anything else?"

"A drink, but I'll go and get it on my way back from the bathroom."

"Yes ma'am."

TBC