Chapter 97

"Yes, this is Admiral Chegwidden; my wife is a patient of Dr. Sheppard's. Actually, both of us have
been seeing her, and I need to ask her a question. It's very important or I wouldn't be bothering
her without an appointment," AJ said, leaning back in his chair.

"One moment please, Admiral."

"Admiral, how can I be of help to you today?" asked Dr. Sheppard.

"Doctor, it's almost time for Sarah's six-week checkup, and as you know she didn't give birth to Angela. She had surgery to have her spleen removed. I need to find a doctor that will give her a pelvic exam, while treating the spleen surgery as though it had been a C-section. I wouldn't ask this except for her mental condition. Is there anyway you can help me?" AJ asked.

"Normally, I'd tell you to forget it, Admiral, but knowing the predicament you're in, I'll talk to Dr.
Steven Terrance. I'm sure he'll understand. I'll get back to you in a little while," replied Dr. Sheppard
before hanging up.

Later, Coates came through the intercom, "Admiral, Dr. Sheppard on line two, Sir."

Pushing the button, "Thank you, Petty Officer." Into the phone he said, "Chegwidden, here."

"Admiral, I spoke with Dr. Terrance and he has agreed to see Mrs. Chegwidden. You can call and make an appointment at your convenience."

"I can't thank you enough, doctor. Now, all I have to do is convince Sarah to try a new OB-GYN," signed AJ rubbing his forehead.

"Tell her you were able to get her in faster with him than with her own OB-GYN. Good luck, Admiral," replied Dr. Sheppard.

"Thank you, again, doctor. I really appreciate all you've done for us," smiled AJ, writing down Dr.
Terrance's address and phone number.

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

0600 EST

Chegwidden home

McLean, Virginia

AJ didn't remember to tell Mac until the next morning that he had called and made an appointment for her the next week for her check up. "Darling, I wanted to let you know that yesterday, I made an appointment for your six week check up. It's next Monday at 1045," he told her.

It dawned on Mac, when she heard that AJ wanted to make love to her. He was as anxious as she was, so he had taken it upon himself to call and make an appointment for her. Smiling, she thanked him, and told him that she had decided, to go in to town with him that morning. She wanted to take baby Angela and do some shopping. Then she would meet AJ at the office and they could have lunch together.

"Darlin', are you sure you're up to this?" AJ tried to discourage the idea.

"AJ, you'll be driving us into town and with the stroller, shopping will be a breeze. I'll have to get out of the house for a bit, or go mad," explained Sarah. "Please!"

Put that way, AJ couldn't refuse her, so he loaded up the Escalade and they set off for town. AJ kept glancing at Sarah to see if he could tell why she was so happy. He decided it must be that she was just so glad to get the out of the house for a while.

"I'll pick you up for lunch so don't get tied up with anything," Sarah said, climbing behind the wheel when they reached JAG.

"I won't. You just be careful and don't overdo it, my love," he replied, before giving her a tender kiss and waving goodbye.

It was a long morning for both mother and daughter. Sarah, while enjoying her morning out, did indeed overdo it, and was looking forward to getting back to JAG and AJ.

Meanwhile, back at the office, AJ had his hands full with two of his attorneys. Sturgis and Harm were having a difference of opinion on whether there should be a court-martial held against a young Sergeant for having two wives, in two different ports of call.

Mac had arrived back at JAG and finding Harriett at her desk, asked if she could talk to her for a minute. "Sure, Ma…Mac, what did you need?" Harriett stumbled over the familiar form of address.

To be continued….