Title : Where Do We Go From Here… (at last, Part III of the Trilogy!)
Author : Jaggie 107
Disclaimer : JAG characters belong to DPB, CBS and Paramount. 'Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye' belongs to PAX TV – and I hope all parties will allow me to have fun for a little while, and replace them all when I'm done. Thank you.
Rating : T
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NCIS Headquarters – Thursday, mid-morning
"Good morning, Captain. To what do I owe the pleasure?"
"Good morning, Gibbs. I'd like to invite you to lunch and chat about our most recent case." Harm's voice was friendly, but there was an underlying steeliness that would allow no argument.
"And what case would that be, Captain Rabb?" Gibbs looked up from his desk.
Harm grinned. Gibbs did too. Neither man would back down, but each respected the other.
"You're holding the body of a recently deceased Naval officer, Lieutenant Jakes. His wife died earlier this week."
"I heard she committed suicide," Gibbs murmured, looking up at Harm, but by no means daunted by the other man's height.
"The ME hasn't ruled that yet, but yes, it does appear to be a suicide."
"You have another theory?"
"Considering three other deaths in similar circumstances," Harm paused as Gibbs gave Tony DiNozzo a baleful glare, and then continued as he had Gibbs' attention again. "All with connections to Naval personnel, and a very viable perpetrator."
"Any witnesses?"
"No," admitted Harm, "but we have a source. The husband of the first victim came forward. At least, the first victim we know of."
"Can I meet the man?"
Harm nodded, but his half-smile raised the hairs on the back of Gibbs' neck.
"Captain?"
"The source is not in my care," said Harm. "He went to the FBI first, as they were given the case of Lieutenant Jakes' wife."
"So, we'll be working with the delightful Miss Thomas again." Gibbs closed his eyes for a moment and then nodded his head as he smiled at Harm. "Lunch will be okay, Captain. Where and when?"
"If you're ready now? Call it a mystery tour. FBI's idea as their source is in protective custody."
Gibbs gave Harm a glance that showed some derision for the pampering by the FBI. Harm acknowledged the look and waited for Gibbs to make a comment. When none was forthcoming he put his cover back on and waited for Gibbs to precede him to the elevator. As the doors closed on the pair of them, Harm leaned down to murmur something to Gibbs. "Jack says 'hi', too."
DiNozzo, Kate and McGee all saw their boss give Harm a dirty look and wondered what Harm had said to him. Harm just laughed.
JAG Headquarters – Mac's Office - Thursday Afternoon
Mac looked up as Harm knocked on the side of her open door.
"Hey, sailor. How did your meeting go with Gibbs?"
"He's as effusive as ever," Harm replied and Mac grinned at him.
"So, he's happy to be part of the gang again, huh?"
"We met with DeAndres and Jack, and that's all I can tell you on the matter given your possible judicial interest so, instead," Harm came around Mac's desk and dropped down into a crouch in front of her, giving her a tender smile as he asked, "how are you feeling? Are you up for this evening?" Mac smiled in response and watched as Harm rubbed a hand gently over her abdomen as she sat in her chair. It took all her willpower not to close her eyes and moan in pleasure at his actions. Taking a deep breath, Mac answered Harm.
"Yes, I'm okay. Harriet helped me find a dress to wear," Mac began, and then paused at the expression on Harm's face. "What?" she asked, not sure of the look she saw.
"It's not that hideous thing Renee found for her, is it?" Harm asked, physically cringing at the memory of Harriet wearing a dress to the Surface Warfare Ball that reminded him of a cross between a Goth and a dominatrix! In fact, the more he thought about it, Harm decided it would suit Abby at NCIS as it was more her style! That thought brought a smile to his face, and Mac's laughter at the recollection of the tour outfit from a MADONNA concert gave way to a look of curiosity.
"Now what?" she asked, and Harm told her that he thought it would have suited Abby better.
"Probably, but at the time Harriet thought it was wonderful and, despite the actual garment, it was a nice gesture for Renee to make to her."
Harm leaned in and gave Mac a soft kiss. He had closed her office door when he entered and locked it, as Mac now suspected, so it was no surprise when he deepened the kiss. As they eventually parted, Mac gave Harm a hooded look.
"Oh, sailor," she murmured, "with my hormones on the rampage right now, you're lucky you're still dressed!" Harm pulled Mac up and into his arms for a hug, and bent his head to whisper in her ear.
"Later," and then he was gone, leaving Mac with a bemused expression, swollen lips, and wobbly legs. Sitting down - before she fell – she retrieved her make-up from her purse and reapplied her neutral gloss, hoping that the faint color would deflect attention from their fullness. Given her overall demeanor, that was most unlikely as she knew Harm could practically make love to her with just a kiss, and that had nothing to do with her pregnancy hormones and all to do with the fact that they were so attuned to each other's desire that it only took a look to raise the sexual tension between them. Mac took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, rubbed her expanding abdomen gently and tried to concentrate on her work. It was hard though, when her thoughts strayed to the dress she and Harriet had found.
FBI Headquarters – Thursday Afternoon, same time
"Hey, you're back. How did it go with DeAndres?" Sue smiled as Jack entered the bullpen.
"We've got all the information we need, so now we plan the operation." Jack looked pleased at the direction the case was going in, and Sue clapped her hands in delight.
"Does this mean we're undercover again?" she asked, half-hoping. When Jack shook his head she was a little disappointed, and it must have shown because Jack waved at her to get her attention.
"Not this time. I've been thinking of someone else," he said, and Sue pouted.
"Should I be jealous?" she asked, and Jack laughed softly.
"Not a chance, Thomas! I'm not playing house with anyone but you," he added, and Sue grinned.
"Good," she said firmly, and signed the word for emphasis. Jack nodded in agreement and then spoke once more.
"Actually I was thinking of asking Harm if Jen would help us. She's Navy, and it might just pique the guy's interest." Sue nodded.
"Who gets to play house with Jen?" she asked, already sure she knew the answer.
"Who's better than Bobby?" Jack answered, gave her a smile and turned back to go to his desk, so he missed Sue's look of doubt at his idea.
Harm's Apartment - Thursday Evening
Harm checked his tie as he waited for Mac to come down from the bedroom. He had been given strict instructions not to peek until she was ready to show him her finished 'look' for the evening, so he was trying to keep himself busy while he waited. When he heard the sound of her heels on the floor of the bedroom he turned to watch Mac appear at the top of the steps.
To be continued
A/N : ME / Medical Examiner