JAG HQ
FALLS CHURCH
Harm's POV
We had all congregated in the bullpen, as the Admiral prepared to make an announcement. Mic and Mac were the only two not present as both were in court and should be returning in less than 10 minutes.
"As soon as Colonel MacKenzie and Commander Brumby join us we'll be ready to start," he calmed everyone down.
"You know sir, I wonder if this has anything to do with the new fundraiser we're doing this year," Harriet sighed stepping up next to me Bud on her other side.
"I hope not," I sighed thinking how upset Mac would be if she couldn't help raise money because of the baby.
"There they are now," The Admiral smiled as Mac and Brumby entered and then continued his announcement, "This year we will be having another fundraiser, in years past we've had the JAG-a-thon, and other activities but this year, we'll be having a dancing contest."
"Oh joy," Mac sighed, as she stepped in front of me and leaned back. She was never like this in the office, so her back must've really been hurting her.
"Now for this competition everyone is expected to participate and dress appropriately, for not only will we be dancing but we will be having a carnival as well," The Admiral smiled towards us, "our day care staff will be there for those of you with small children."
"You can all get your official entry cards from me," Jen held up a stack of cards, "and I've been told I'm to keep count so if you don't fill one out you'll be faced with the Admiral."
"That'll be all, dismissed." Everyone went back to his or her own business and Mac and I headed to my office.
"A dance contest, we'll be lucky to make it through the first hour," she grumbled laying a hand on her slightly protruding belly. She was only at five months but this pregnancy was much different than Trey, she seemed to have more back pain and mood swings than she did before.
"We don't have to enter, I'm sure the Admiral would take exception," I smiled hopefully, rubbing at her lower back some more.
"Yeah right, he'd probably make sure you at least had a partner," she grumbled, standing up "but it can't hurt to ask."
"Commander Rabb will find another partner?" the Admiral asked after she had made the request.
"Sir, I didn't mean to eavsdrop but I'm still looking for a partner," PO Coates, spoke up from the door.
"Are you sure?" I looked at Mac before looking at the Admiral after they both nodded, I nodded towards Coates, "sign us up."
"Yes, sir," she nodded closing the door as she exited.
"Is that all?" the Admiral asked looking up questioningly, when we both nodded, "well, dismissed."
"Aye, aye sir."
0830 Local
RABB RESIDENCE
McLEAN, VIRGINIA
"Trey," Mac called slowly moving after him, as he crawled down the hallway.
"I got him," I squeezed past her in the hallway grabbing him as he reached the baby-gate at the top of the stairs. "Come on, we're making Mommy crazy," I told Trey, carrying him back to his room.
"You can say that again," Mac called from the hallway.
"I think we're all a little crazy," I made a goofy face at Trey as I laid him on the changing table.
"Are you two ready to go?" Mac entered Trey's room, her overalls streched taunt across her stomach.
"Yep," I carried Trey and the diaper bag to the car, going to help her into the car next. "Are we ready now?" I asked checking everything to make sure we had it all.
"Yes let's get this thing over with," she sighed, leaning back against her seat.
0905 Local
FAIR GROUNDS
FALLS CHURCH
"Did you see who Commander Brumby brought?" Harriet asked as I set Trey on the ground in the inclosed area and Mac sat next to her.
"No we just got here, why?" Mac asked.
"Well it wasn't who I thought it would be that's for sure," Harriet smiled nervously, "but our Video Princess is back."
"Harriet don't even joke about that!" Mac exclaimed trying to keep from laughing.
"I'm not ma'am. Commader Brumby brought--as his date--Renee Peterson, they're over there talking to Jen right now."
I looked over to my dance partner to find her talking to, Mic and Renee, "Is this some kind of sick joke?" Mac grabbed my hand and we walked across the field towards the trio.
"Hey Mate," Brumby smiled as we joined them, "we were just talking to your dance partner here. You both remember Renee right?"
"Yes, I believe we've met," Mac smiled politely, drapping my arm over her shoulder.
"Harm, Mac it's so good to see you," Renee smiled happily practically shoving Mac aside to give me a hug.
"Yes Renee, what exactly are you doing here?" I asked unwrapping her arms from my neck.
