Title: A Beautiful Day
Fandom: JAG
Characters: General (I'm not telling who it is, maybe it's Mac, or maybe Mattie, you can decide)
Prompt: #76 - Rebirth
Words: 303
Rating: PG

Info: Season 10

Disclaimer: JAG belongs to DPB and friends, and "Beautiful Day" belongs to U2

It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away. U2, 'Beautiful Day'

It is a beautiful day. She hasn't been able to see that in a long time, but eventually, time- with all of its soothing ripples and jagged edges- has changed her, molding her to fit the circumstances.

It a beautiful day. She hasn't been able to see that in a long time, but eventually, time- with all of its soothing ripples and jagged edges- has changed her, molding her to fit the circumstances.

She might not have been able to appreciate the simple beauty in a day like this before, but time has a habit of changing everything, whether you're ready or not.

There had been so many days written off as 'bad' lately that this... anomaly nearly took her by surprise. Suddenly where she'd been despondent and moody before, now all she can think is that it is a nice day. The sun is shining and the sky is abnormally blue with pale wispy clouds scattered about, as if haphazardly tossed there by a child, and overall, the feeling of peace. It feels like rebirth to her, though she's not entirely sure she believes in that. Or maybe she does...Yes, this must be rebirth. Because sooner or later everything comes full circle if we can just hang on a little longer on this crazy ride.

It's a small step, considering that millions of people wake up every day, and realize that each one is beautiful, but considering the road she's been down recently, it's an accomplishment. Sometimes the biggest changes start with small steps like that. It's been said that the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, and only now does she understand how true that is.

The past few months have affected her, maybe more than she'll ever know, but it's not hopeless anymore, there's a light at the end of the tunnel now. It's starting to come through to her and all that's left to do is follow the light