"I'll See You in My Dreams: What'll I Do" 12/?
By Rita Widmer
Disclaimer: Like always, I don't own JAG or the song.
Spoilers: Impact, People vs. Rabb
AN: I want to thank all of you for the reviews and the happy birthday wishes. I had a wonderful birthday spent with friends.
"What'll I Do" by Irving Berlin
Sung by Danny Thomas in "Big City"
What'll I do? When you are far away And I am blue What'll I do?
What'll I do? When I am wond'ring who Is kissing you What'll I do?
What'll I do with just a photograph To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone With only dreams of you That won't come true What'll I do?
What'll I do with just a photograph To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone With only dreams of you That won't come true What'll I do?
JAG HQ
"Sir, is scuttlebutt right about the Major?" asked Bud, walking into Harm's office.
Harm looked up at him startled. He had done everything to ignore the rumors going around the office that Mac had made an appointment with Lowne's firm. Nobody wanted to believe it, but many including him had seen it coming. "She hasn't said anything to me, Bud. If she wants us to know, she'll let us know."
"She's leaving JAG, isn't she?"
"Mac will do what she thinks is best for her. If she really wants to go into civilian world then we can't stop her. I'll talk to her, and see if she'll tell me what's going on."
"Yes, sir." Bud left not feeling much better.
Harm got up from his seat. It was time to face Mac, and find out the truth about the scuttlebutt going around.
He tapped his knuckles against her open door and entered her office. Part of him feared the truth, and another part wanted her to prove everyone in the office wrong. Logically he knew she wouldn't be far away, but he had learned to depend on their partnership and friendship. He wasn't sure if he could stand losing the partnership.
She called entered without looking up. He cleared his throat to get her attention to him. Looking out in the bullpen, he decided he didn't want to do this conversation in here.
"How about taking a 15 minute break with me outside?" Harm asked.
A questioning look crossed her face, but she nodded her head in agreement. Setting down her file, she grabbed her cover, and they headed outside.
"Harm, is there something on your mind?" Mac asked when they had sat down at a table.
"There's a rumor going around that a certain marine has a meeting with a civilian law firm. I want to hear from the source if it is true or not."
"For once, the rumor mill is telling the truth. It was an agreement with Dalton to do it. If I don't want to join, I don't have to, but I agree that I should keep my options open on what my future is in law."
"Are you seriously thinking about leaving?"
"Not really, but I'm considering it. I know what I'll be getting into when joining a law firm, but I know I love serving my country. It's an easy choice at times, but when I consider everything I realize its not that easy. There are things I do in the civilian world that I can't do in the military. Not only can I argue the law, but I can change law."
"Sounds to me you already have made your choice."
"We both know what the strengths of staying in the military. I don't need to defend something that we both know instinctively. I'll be leaving behind my friends, there will never be anymore investigations, and worst thing I'll be leaving behind is our partnership."
"I don't want to lose that either, Mac. I just want what makes you happy. The rest of us should not be taken into consideration."
"How can I not? I have Dalton at the law firm, and no one else there. I still have Dalton in my life, and my friends here when I stay at JAG."
"After your appointment, you'll have to make your choice. Is it serious between you and Dalton?"
"I care about Dalton, but no its not like I'm going to marry him one day. Its been a long time since a guy has spent time trying to make me feel special. A nice feeling to have for awhile. We need to head back to work, is there anything else you want to know?"
"Will you talk to me when you make the decision to leave?"
"You honestly believe that I'm going to leave JAG, don't you? Haven't you listened to anything I said?"
"I can't blame you if you did. Who wouldn't want all those things money can provide? You said it yourself, you can change things in the civilian world."
"Yes there are nice things about the civilian world, but that doesn't mean I'll chose it." She got up, and went back into the building.
Grumpily, he whispered, "She's going to leave."
JAG HQ
A Week Later
Mac slammed down the pile of paperwork she had just been handed off. While Harm was off on a marine base, she was stuck here at headquarters doing work that ensign was usually assigned. It didn't even take a lawyer to do some of it.
Mac was pissed at the punishment she was receiving from the Admiral, not for what she did, but for thinking of doing something. 'Innocent until proven guilty means nothing to the Admiral,' Mac thought to herself.
'If he really didn't want me here, all he had to do was transfer me. If this keeps going I will take up that offer tomorrow. Why be where I'm not wanted?'
Two days later things showed no improvement. There had been another investigation assigned, but it went to other lawyers. When they left, they were told to leave Mac all the paperwork.
Mac sat in her office once again looking down at all the paperwork handed her. She took out the envelope that held her job offer and wages from Dalton's law firm. They were offering her not only money, but a chance to work on their newest case that was going to the Supreme Court. If won could change laws.
She quickly put it away. She wasn't quite ready to give up on JAG, but part of her felt like she was being pushed out the door. Not only Admiral's assignments for her, but like Harm had told her they were all mad at her.
By the time, Harm and Bud had made it back from their investigation. She had made the choice of what she was going to do. It was going to be the hardest thing to do, but she couldn't take the situation there any longer. Her happiest moments for the past week were away from JAG, and though she would miss her friends she felt like it was the right choice.
The resignation was all typed up and ready to sign. She set it down in front of her, and signed her signature. The first obstacle she had to meet was the Admiral. His actions of late told her this would be no surprise, and he wouldn't stop her from leaving. After that it was all about saying good-bye.
Mac's Apartment
2 weeks later
Harm wasn't quite sure he knew why he was there. It had been two weeks since she put in her resignation. Two very long weeks at work. The empty office seemed to be a sore thumb for those at JAG.
The telephone call, he had received last night had changed his view of leaving Mac alone. There was hope that he may find his father, and could even be found alive. The Russian who had gotten a hold of him promised he had important information for him at a high cost.
That information could lead him anywhere. He knew that people would not be happy at his search especially if it led to Russia. He wouldn't tell Mac what was going on, but he needed to her one more time just in case something did happen.
He had to catch his breath when she opened the door. She looked like she was leaving for a formal party. All dressed up and beautiful.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your evening, Mac, but I wanted to come by and see how you were doing."
"I'm doing good, Harm. Come on in."
"I should leave. You look like you are ready to head out for the evening."
"Dalton won't be here for awhile. You're worried about something. Did something happen at JAG?"
"No everything is fine there. I think I may receive some important information for finding my father."
"That's wonderful. Its been your hope for so long to find him."
"It is, but that's not why I'm here." He went over to the CD player, and chose a song. "Will you dance with me?"
"I would be honored." The music swelled around them as they danced. It blocked out all the other things going on in their lives.
As the song ended, Harm leaned over and kissed her cheek. "Thank you for everything, Sarah." He left her apartment quickly, never looking back.
TBC...
By Rita Widmer
Disclaimer: Like always, I don't own JAG or the song.
Spoilers: Impact, People vs. Rabb
AN: I want to thank all of you for the reviews and the happy birthday wishes. I had a wonderful birthday spent with friends.
"What'll I Do" by Irving Berlin
Sung by Danny Thomas in "Big City"
What'll I do? When you are far away And I am blue What'll I do?
What'll I do? When I am wond'ring who Is kissing you What'll I do?
What'll I do with just a photograph To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone With only dreams of you That won't come true What'll I do?
What'll I do with just a photograph To tell my troubles to?
When I'm alone With only dreams of you That won't come true What'll I do?
JAG HQ
"Sir, is scuttlebutt right about the Major?" asked Bud, walking into Harm's office.
Harm looked up at him startled. He had done everything to ignore the rumors going around the office that Mac had made an appointment with Lowne's firm. Nobody wanted to believe it, but many including him had seen it coming. "She hasn't said anything to me, Bud. If she wants us to know, she'll let us know."
"She's leaving JAG, isn't she?"
"Mac will do what she thinks is best for her. If she really wants to go into civilian world then we can't stop her. I'll talk to her, and see if she'll tell me what's going on."
"Yes, sir." Bud left not feeling much better.
Harm got up from his seat. It was time to face Mac, and find out the truth about the scuttlebutt going around.
He tapped his knuckles against her open door and entered her office. Part of him feared the truth, and another part wanted her to prove everyone in the office wrong. Logically he knew she wouldn't be far away, but he had learned to depend on their partnership and friendship. He wasn't sure if he could stand losing the partnership.
She called entered without looking up. He cleared his throat to get her attention to him. Looking out in the bullpen, he decided he didn't want to do this conversation in here.
"How about taking a 15 minute break with me outside?" Harm asked.
A questioning look crossed her face, but she nodded her head in agreement. Setting down her file, she grabbed her cover, and they headed outside.
"Harm, is there something on your mind?" Mac asked when they had sat down at a table.
"There's a rumor going around that a certain marine has a meeting with a civilian law firm. I want to hear from the source if it is true or not."
"For once, the rumor mill is telling the truth. It was an agreement with Dalton to do it. If I don't want to join, I don't have to, but I agree that I should keep my options open on what my future is in law."
"Are you seriously thinking about leaving?"
"Not really, but I'm considering it. I know what I'll be getting into when joining a law firm, but I know I love serving my country. It's an easy choice at times, but when I consider everything I realize its not that easy. There are things I do in the civilian world that I can't do in the military. Not only can I argue the law, but I can change law."
"Sounds to me you already have made your choice."
"We both know what the strengths of staying in the military. I don't need to defend something that we both know instinctively. I'll be leaving behind my friends, there will never be anymore investigations, and worst thing I'll be leaving behind is our partnership."
"I don't want to lose that either, Mac. I just want what makes you happy. The rest of us should not be taken into consideration."
"How can I not? I have Dalton at the law firm, and no one else there. I still have Dalton in my life, and my friends here when I stay at JAG."
"After your appointment, you'll have to make your choice. Is it serious between you and Dalton?"
"I care about Dalton, but no its not like I'm going to marry him one day. Its been a long time since a guy has spent time trying to make me feel special. A nice feeling to have for awhile. We need to head back to work, is there anything else you want to know?"
"Will you talk to me when you make the decision to leave?"
"You honestly believe that I'm going to leave JAG, don't you? Haven't you listened to anything I said?"
"I can't blame you if you did. Who wouldn't want all those things money can provide? You said it yourself, you can change things in the civilian world."
"Yes there are nice things about the civilian world, but that doesn't mean I'll chose it." She got up, and went back into the building.
Grumpily, he whispered, "She's going to leave."
JAG HQ
A Week Later
Mac slammed down the pile of paperwork she had just been handed off. While Harm was off on a marine base, she was stuck here at headquarters doing work that ensign was usually assigned. It didn't even take a lawyer to do some of it.
Mac was pissed at the punishment she was receiving from the Admiral, not for what she did, but for thinking of doing something. 'Innocent until proven guilty means nothing to the Admiral,' Mac thought to herself.
'If he really didn't want me here, all he had to do was transfer me. If this keeps going I will take up that offer tomorrow. Why be where I'm not wanted?'
Two days later things showed no improvement. There had been another investigation assigned, but it went to other lawyers. When they left, they were told to leave Mac all the paperwork.
Mac sat in her office once again looking down at all the paperwork handed her. She took out the envelope that held her job offer and wages from Dalton's law firm. They were offering her not only money, but a chance to work on their newest case that was going to the Supreme Court. If won could change laws.
She quickly put it away. She wasn't quite ready to give up on JAG, but part of her felt like she was being pushed out the door. Not only Admiral's assignments for her, but like Harm had told her they were all mad at her.
By the time, Harm and Bud had made it back from their investigation. She had made the choice of what she was going to do. It was going to be the hardest thing to do, but she couldn't take the situation there any longer. Her happiest moments for the past week were away from JAG, and though she would miss her friends she felt like it was the right choice.
The resignation was all typed up and ready to sign. She set it down in front of her, and signed her signature. The first obstacle she had to meet was the Admiral. His actions of late told her this would be no surprise, and he wouldn't stop her from leaving. After that it was all about saying good-bye.
Mac's Apartment
2 weeks later
Harm wasn't quite sure he knew why he was there. It had been two weeks since she put in her resignation. Two very long weeks at work. The empty office seemed to be a sore thumb for those at JAG.
The telephone call, he had received last night had changed his view of leaving Mac alone. There was hope that he may find his father, and could even be found alive. The Russian who had gotten a hold of him promised he had important information for him at a high cost.
That information could lead him anywhere. He knew that people would not be happy at his search especially if it led to Russia. He wouldn't tell Mac what was going on, but he needed to her one more time just in case something did happen.
He had to catch his breath when she opened the door. She looked like she was leaving for a formal party. All dressed up and beautiful.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your evening, Mac, but I wanted to come by and see how you were doing."
"I'm doing good, Harm. Come on in."
"I should leave. You look like you are ready to head out for the evening."
"Dalton won't be here for awhile. You're worried about something. Did something happen at JAG?"
"No everything is fine there. I think I may receive some important information for finding my father."
"That's wonderful. Its been your hope for so long to find him."
"It is, but that's not why I'm here." He went over to the CD player, and chose a song. "Will you dance with me?"
"I would be honored." The music swelled around them as they danced. It blocked out all the other things going on in their lives.
As the song ended, Harm leaned over and kissed her cheek. "Thank you for everything, Sarah." He left her apartment quickly, never looking back.
TBC...