A/N: This, I have a feeling, is going to be a very controversial chapter. A
lot of stuff is brought in that some people may not like. But, I had to make it hit home for a certain character. And, yes, Harm's POV is finally
back.. Well, you've been warned..
Chapter 9
(Harm's POV)
1121 ZULU Roosevelt Naval Base 15 miles south of London
A few hours later found us listening to Captain Jacob Rowley, a marine describe his computer problem.
It really was rather simple, if the captain would ever leave off babbling about whatever and let us at it. Now what was he saying???
"My girlfriend, Lieutenant J.G. Kroegel, was one of the murdered female Naval officers. Just three weeks ago.."
"Do you know what happened to your girlfriend Captain?" asked Mac. Boy is she on her toes today!
"Yeah, she was supposed to meet me at a local restaurant in London that night, she talked to me just moments before she left. I waited for hours at the restaurant, and when she didn't show up I figured she'd had an accident or something, so I called her, and she couldn't be reached. Then I went frantic, and drove back to the base and looked all over for her, when she didn't turn up they called the police. Next morning they found her in her Navy uniform, dead in a local park, two bullet holes in her.'
"I'm sorry for your loss Captain, I'm sure Lieutenant Kroegel would have made a fine officer." I reply sadly thinking of the other three women who lost their lives so untimely.
"Yes, she would have. I was so proud of Lisa.' He replied.
"Captain, do you know who the other three women were?" I ask.
"Yes, Sir. Each of them fine young women with promising careers. The first to go was Ensign Danielle Clarke, then Lisa, followed by Lieutenant Molly McCreary, and most recently, Lieutenant Commander Theresa Coulter." Did I just hear him right????
"Excuse me, did you just say Lieutenant Commander Theresa Coulter?" I say in shock.
"Yes, sir, I did...Did you know her?" This can't be happening..
"Yes Captain, we both knew Commander Coulter, she was our friend." Mac said sadly. "Why was she here do you know?"
"She had brought back some forensics from Afghanistan that needed to be analyzed in our labs. She was only supposed to have been her for three weeks I believe."
"Thank you Captain for you information, and if you need any help, you know where to find us." I reply getting up. Mac follows with a surprised and somewhat agitated look on her face.
"Why did we just leave Harm? We could've got more information from him? Why don't you ever consult me before you make these snap decisions?" Her tone was growing angrier with every word, but I wasn't in the mood for fighting. "Harm, she was my friend too, and the least we can do is find out what happened."
"Look Sarah," I say, stopping her in the hall, if we asked anymore the captain might have gotten suspicious, or his neighbors anyway."
"We would only look like concerned friends.' She countered.
"Yeah right-friends who happen to be questioning the members of this base like professional lawyers, when that isn't our job." I retort.
"Who's talking now? Captain Brown said you sounded like a lawyer this morning, not me!"
"Well you do too." I said getting fed up.
She glares at me, "When you come to your senses Commander, you will find me at the base library." With that, she briskly walks off. The voices in my head start again, How did you let yourself get goaded into another fight Rabb? You should go after her and apologize for what you said. You didn't consult her and you should've. Come on, what are you waiting for? Go after her!!!
Instead, I turn and go in the opposite direction, towards the café. Way to go, you probably just blew your cover! I try desperately to ignore this little voice as I make my way to the café. I buy myself a newspaper and a cup of coffee, and begin to read the headlines. This day just keeps getting worse..
A/N: Sorry about Coulter, had to make it hit home for Harm. I really think she's a nice character, but she's attracted to Harm, and he belongs to Mac! As for the fight between Harm & Mac, it won't last long, but as the story progresses there will be more of them, and they'll be worse. This is basically the turning point chapter, after this things get more angsty and there's less fun & games. Sorry for all you who liked the harmless banter, there'll be less. Harm & Mac'll pull through in the end, just stick with me please!!! Reviews, good or bad people!!! Thanks!
lot of stuff is brought in that some people may not like. But, I had to make it hit home for a certain character. And, yes, Harm's POV is finally
back.. Well, you've been warned..
Chapter 9
(Harm's POV)
1121 ZULU Roosevelt Naval Base 15 miles south of London
A few hours later found us listening to Captain Jacob Rowley, a marine describe his computer problem.
It really was rather simple, if the captain would ever leave off babbling about whatever and let us at it. Now what was he saying???
"My girlfriend, Lieutenant J.G. Kroegel, was one of the murdered female Naval officers. Just three weeks ago.."
"Do you know what happened to your girlfriend Captain?" asked Mac. Boy is she on her toes today!
"Yeah, she was supposed to meet me at a local restaurant in London that night, she talked to me just moments before she left. I waited for hours at the restaurant, and when she didn't show up I figured she'd had an accident or something, so I called her, and she couldn't be reached. Then I went frantic, and drove back to the base and looked all over for her, when she didn't turn up they called the police. Next morning they found her in her Navy uniform, dead in a local park, two bullet holes in her.'
"I'm sorry for your loss Captain, I'm sure Lieutenant Kroegel would have made a fine officer." I reply sadly thinking of the other three women who lost their lives so untimely.
"Yes, she would have. I was so proud of Lisa.' He replied.
"Captain, do you know who the other three women were?" I ask.
"Yes, Sir. Each of them fine young women with promising careers. The first to go was Ensign Danielle Clarke, then Lisa, followed by Lieutenant Molly McCreary, and most recently, Lieutenant Commander Theresa Coulter." Did I just hear him right????
"Excuse me, did you just say Lieutenant Commander Theresa Coulter?" I say in shock.
"Yes, sir, I did...Did you know her?" This can't be happening..
"Yes Captain, we both knew Commander Coulter, she was our friend." Mac said sadly. "Why was she here do you know?"
"She had brought back some forensics from Afghanistan that needed to be analyzed in our labs. She was only supposed to have been her for three weeks I believe."
"Thank you Captain for you information, and if you need any help, you know where to find us." I reply getting up. Mac follows with a surprised and somewhat agitated look on her face.
"Why did we just leave Harm? We could've got more information from him? Why don't you ever consult me before you make these snap decisions?" Her tone was growing angrier with every word, but I wasn't in the mood for fighting. "Harm, she was my friend too, and the least we can do is find out what happened."
"Look Sarah," I say, stopping her in the hall, if we asked anymore the captain might have gotten suspicious, or his neighbors anyway."
"We would only look like concerned friends.' She countered.
"Yeah right-friends who happen to be questioning the members of this base like professional lawyers, when that isn't our job." I retort.
"Who's talking now? Captain Brown said you sounded like a lawyer this morning, not me!"
"Well you do too." I said getting fed up.
She glares at me, "When you come to your senses Commander, you will find me at the base library." With that, she briskly walks off. The voices in my head start again, How did you let yourself get goaded into another fight Rabb? You should go after her and apologize for what you said. You didn't consult her and you should've. Come on, what are you waiting for? Go after her!!!
Instead, I turn and go in the opposite direction, towards the café. Way to go, you probably just blew your cover! I try desperately to ignore this little voice as I make my way to the café. I buy myself a newspaper and a cup of coffee, and begin to read the headlines. This day just keeps getting worse..
A/N: Sorry about Coulter, had to make it hit home for Harm. I really think she's a nice character, but she's attracted to Harm, and he belongs to Mac! As for the fight between Harm & Mac, it won't last long, but as the story progresses there will be more of them, and they'll be worse. This is basically the turning point chapter, after this things get more angsty and there's less fun & games. Sorry for all you who liked the harmless banter, there'll be less. Harm & Mac'll pull through in the end, just stick with me please!!! Reviews, good or bad people!!! Thanks!