Title: Endings III/ Slowly forgetting
Author: Jagman
Summery: Harm and Mac talk and it doesn't come out
right. Once again Captain Buro. And Lieutenant
Commander Russo are main characters, You shippers
won't like this story(ducking from objects being
thrown lol) time line is this year. but no Commander
Russo in Iraq story line. Continuation Little part
about Catherine Bell, made up a different name for her
Jag Character. Don't laugh 
Feedback: welcomed  both  positive  and negative just
don't be mean or insulting Biochemexpert@aol.com 
Rating: PG-13 for sexy talk and images.

Endings III/ Slowly Forgetting

0830 hrs
April 7th 2003
Jag Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Mac bounced of the elevator and walked in to the
bullpen. There was a spring in her walk a smile on her
face and a glow all about her. She went right into the
coffee room and found Lieutenant Sims, making a fresh
pot of coffee. "Good morning Harriet", Mac said. "Oh
good morning ma'am how was your weekend, you were kind
of mad when you left on Friday?" Harriet said. "Just
marvelous, I spent the entire weekend with Al and
Cath. We talked and they really helped me out. I went
shopping with Cath, and then to a special screening of
Bruce Almighty. I had a great time". "Oh ma'am that is
so wonderful, it's good to hear that you had a nice
weekend and had fun and did the things you enjoy. Uh,
ma'am my I speak freely". "Of course Harriet", Mac
said. "Lately ma'am you have seemed to be tense and
stressed out. May I ask what is bothering you". Two
words Harriet. Harmon Rabb". "Sorry ma'am didn't mean
to pry", Harriet said. "It's alright, eventually every
one will know any way. I told Harm I loved him".
Harriet's eyes lit up and she was about to say
something but Mac cut her off. "Not what you think
Harriet, he pushed me away again. So I spent the
weekend with Al and Cath and they helped me on the
road to forgetting, and I feel real good about my self
now". Harriet looked at Mac sadly. "Sorry ma'am
everyone here thought you two would get together".
"Well Harriet I don't think that's going to happen",
Mac said, "but don't worry I'm ok"."Well at least you
seem happy. Anyway good luck ma'am I best get back to
work".
"Yeah, I'm ok until I see him. Will those pangs of
desire hit me again when I see him", she thought, She
poured herself a cup of coffee and started for her
office. Crossing the bullpen she saw him. Harm was
heading her way and she felt the slightest twinge deep
in her stomach. He came right by her said "Morning
Mac", and kept going. She sighed with relief as he
moved on. "At least he's still speaking to me", she
thought. "Ok suck it up marine your supposed to me
forgetting about Mr Harmon Rabb Jr".
Mac worked hard all day distributing cases going over
files with junior officers. All the things a chief of
staff is supposed to do. Before long the day was over,
and Mac went home.
1900 hrs
Mac's Apartment
Georgetown
Mac finished her diner and did some cleaning she
changed the linen on her bed and vacuumed the rugs.
After awhile she was finished. She picked up the phone
and called Catherine. The phone rang for awhile before
Mac heard Catherine's familiar voice. "Hello", "hi
Cath, how's it going. "I'm not interrupting anything
am I?" she giggled. "No Mac you didn't we're not
fooling around" Catherine said. "So tell me how did
the first day go" Mac said, "not as bad as I thought I
thought I would be back to my usual self and melt
every time I saw him, but that didn't happen". "Cool",
Catherine said. "We're going to wash that man right
out of your hair". There was a pause and then Mac came
back on. "I hope so Cath I don't want to live like
that anymore. I don't want to be miserable. I can't
take it" Catherine said, "Stick wit me sis and before
long he'll just be a working colleague and nothing
else". "Thanks Cath, what would I do without you". "Be
a wreck", Catherine said. They talked for about an
hour and Mac said she had to do some paper work before
hitting the rack. "Ok sis, let me let you go. Love
you". Catherine said. I love you too my dear sister,
give Al a big hug and kiss for me and tell him I love
him dearly". "I will sis", Catherine said,
"Byeeeeeeeee".
Mac thought, "thank god for those two. I don't know
what I'd do with out them". She continued to work on
some files until her eyes started to close . She got
up from the chair at went into the bedroom undressed
and got under the covers and before long she was
asleep. Suddenly she found herself in a field wearing
along white dress. All her friends were there,.and at
the end of the field three tall men in white were
standing there. She heard music that sounded so
familiar. Then she saw Catherine, Harriet, and
Merideth walking towards the three men. They all had
on long purple velvet gowns. She heard someone next to
her say "Time Mac", and she looked over to see the
admiral in full dress whites put his arm out. She took
it and he led her towards the three men. As she got
closer she could see there was a navy Chaplin, the
other was Al and the third man she did not know. But
he was a tall man wearing a white naval dress uniform.
The admiral led her up to him and placed her hand in
his. She could not see the man's face but she knew it
was not Harm, there were no gold wings on his uniform.
Finally she realized, "this is my wedding, but who is
this man I'm marrying I cannot see his face. Maybe
some future lover that Catherine will introduce me
to?'. As the Chaplin was about to pronounce them man
and wife, she heard a buzzer. 
Mac shot bolt straight in her bed. "Holy shit, what a
dream",, she said aloud. She got out of bed and headed
for the shower. It felt good, and as the water
cascaded over her beautiful body she thought of her
dream. She started to move her hands all over her
body, and was about to pleasure herself when her
internal clock kicked in. She never got started. She
ran out of the shower screaming, "Oh my god I'm late,
I'm never late".  She dressed and was on her way to
the office.
0930 hrs
April 8th 2003
Jag Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia.
Mac ran through. The bull pen and slammed right into
Tiner., almost knocking him to the floor. "I'm so
sorry Tiner, are you alright?' Mac inquired. "Uh yes
ma'am I think so. At least I didn't have to go looking
for you ma'am, you ran to me". Tiner laughed. "The
admiral wants to see you ASAP". "Am I in trouble
Tiner?", Mac asked. "I don't know ma'am". "Ok thanks
Tiner", Mac said, and head for the admiral's office.
Mac entered the admiral's office and came to
attention. "You wanted to see me sir?". Yes colonel
have a seat". AJ said."Sorry I'm late sir", Mac said.
"Not a problem colonel, your never late". She took a
seat and the admiral handed her a file. On the file
was the name Commander, Dunbar. The admiral explained
to Mac, "Commander Dunbar was caught making and
selling chemical weapons to a group who have ties to
Al Qadda". I want you to investigate and see what his
story is" AJ said. "A sir , I don't know the first
thing about chemical weapons", Mac said. "Then we'll
have to get you an expert". "Sir may I request that
Commander Russo be assigned to me TAD. That's her
specialty". "Excellent idea colonel, I'll call
Bethesda and clear it with her CO. That's all colonel
dismissed". Mac came to attention, "aye, aye sir".
As Mac was heading to her office she saw Harm, no
pangs this time. He waved and she just nodded to him
and returned to her office. At about 1230 hrs,
Lieutenant Commander Austin walked into the bullpen.
Lieutenant Roberts saw her and walked over to her.
"Commander Austin how nice to see you", "Bud! Hi how
are you, you look great, lost some weight since I saw
you last", Meg said, "Why thank you ma'am", Bud beamed
with delight. I heard you married that cute little
ensign from the seahawk" "I did ma'am and I have a
son". "Oh how nice, I'm so happy for you". As they
were chatting Mac came out to use the copy machine.
"Oh colonel", Bud said. "This is commander Austin,
Commander Rabbs partner before you". Bud said.
"Hello", Mac said politely "Meg right?" "Yes ma'am"
"Well nice to meet you commander".With that Harm came
over. "Hey Meg ready?" "Yes". Mac was on her way back
from the copier and Harm said, "hey Mac have you met
Meg?' "Just did" Mac said continuing on to her office.
"Well Bud", Harm said. "We have a lunch date see you
later"
Mac came back out of the office. "Hey Bud where were
they going". "Lunch ma'am", Bud replied. "Bud I know
this may sound strange and if you feel your not acting
like an officer and a gentleman you can refuse". Bud
had a puzzled look on his face and asked, "what is it
ma'am". "Bud, can you find out what her duty station
is?"  "Sure ma'am no problem". "Thanks Bud", Mac said,
"I owe you".
An hour later Mac was in her office when Bud knocked
on the doorframe. "Yes Bud?", I got that information
you wanted ma'am". Bud replied. "Thanks Bud" Mac said
taking a file from Bud's hand. She looked at the file.
It was a copy of Commander Austin's service record.
"So" Mac thought to herself. "She was in Italy and
transferred to Pax river. She's not even here a week
and he's with her already. Old partner indeed. She's
probably like Commander Pike throwing herself at him".
Mac was fuming now, "that's it Rabb screw you", she
mumbled under her breath. "Your history".
About an hour later Mac was working hard on learning
about chemical weapons. She had downloaded some stuff
from the Bethesda hospital archives but it wasn't
much. She was reading a file when she heard a knock,
and looked up and saw Tiner. "Yes Tiner", "Ma'am
Admiral Chegwidden told me to tell you that Commander
Russo has been assigned to you TAD as your chemical
expert. She'll be here first thing in the morning"
"Thank you Tiner", Mac said. "Would you thank the
admiral for me". Mac said. "I sure will ma'am" Tiner
said and left
Mac felt a whole lot better now. She would have her
best friend working with her and that made her happy.
Al would be  around Catherine would be here. What more
could she ask. She knew Catherine would rein her in if
she was ready to go ballistic with Harm, and she'd
have someone to go to lunch with every day. She hated
having lunch alone especially on nice days when you
could sit outside. She would go to lunch with Al maybe
once twice a week, but he wasn't always in the office.
Now Catherine would be working with her and they would
lunch everyday. She was so happy her life was getting
better.
Mac was leaving for the day when she ran into Harm.
"Hey Mac", he said, "Are you ever going to talk to me
again?" Mac looked at him with that marine glare.
"Commander I will talk to you only when it pertains to
work, other than that I choose not to speak to you.
Don't get me wrong Harm I'm not mad at you, but our
friendship will never be the same ever again". "Oh so
now you run to Al for everything, like you ran to
Brumby. What are you going to do next steal him from
Cath?". Mac was furious. "First off Rabb I would never
do that to Cath, she's my dearest friend. Second the
three of us do things together. We enjoy each other's
company and we have fun". Mac said. "Oh yeah, I can
imagine the things you do together". "Harm your
disgusting" She turned to walk away and he followed
her into the hall. "What are you doing now Mac" , Harm
said. "Spreading your legs for women too" She spun on
her heel and slapped Harm across the face. "You're a
pig Harm. Don't you ever talk to me again" she stood
there tears rolling down her cheeks.  Harm was still
standing there. "Mac I'm sorry" I didn't"---------  
Mac finished for him. "Mean it, if you didn't mean it
why say it" I wasn't thinking" Harm said,. "That's
your problem you always run your mouth with your brain
in neutral. So I say this to you and I damn well mean
it. Fuck you I hate you" She thanked god the elevator
came and she disappeared on it
1600 hrs
Mac's Apartment
Georgetown

When Mac got home she threw herself on her bed and
cried for hours. Finally the sobbing stopped and she
got up and picked up the phone. She dialed Catherine
and Al's number but there was no answer. "No please
not to night I need some one to talk to", She tried
Catherine's office number. It rang eight times before
someone picked up. Lieutenant Commander Russo" "Oh
Cath thank god I got you" Mac sobbed into the phone.
"Mac what's the matter, what's wrong". Catherine asked
"That bastard ,  said some horrible things to me",'
Mac was crying uncontrollably now. "Ok Mac I'm on my
way hang on I'll be there in fifteen minutes" "Thanks
Cath, please hurry".  
Fifteen minutes later on the dot, Mac's bell rang. She
ran to the door and opened it. Standing outside was
her dear friend Catherine. Mac threw her arms around
her friend and started crying such a soulful cry it
was almost like a whimper. "Where is Al", Mac inquired
of Catherine, "I thought he'd come with you?" Mac
cried. "I need you both". "he's on his way Mac".
Catherine replied, No sooner then she got the words
out the bell rang again. Catherine answered and in
walked Al. "Ok Mac", Catherine said. Mac proceeded to
tell them about the fight she had with Harm. After she
finished Al and Catherine just sat there mouths open
in shock. "He actually said that", Al asked. Mac
nodded. "The nerve of that man", Catherine said, "Can
you imagine if any one had heard that, the rumors that
would start, why all our careers would be finished".
Mac was sobbing now, "He just might have well called
me a slut and a lesbian,.  Thank god the corridor was
empty"."Well" Catherine said. "I start my TAD at Jag
tomorrow, I'm going to give him a piece of my mind,
that inconsiderate son of a bitch". Catherine was
fuming and you could see the anger in her eyes.
Catherine may be a happy go lucky girl but when she
got pissed she was one to be contended with/ "I don't
think that's a good idea Cat", Al said. "I'll talk to
him". Mac was calming down now, and told Al, :Al I
don't think that's such a good idea either". "It'll be
ok Sarah, I'll talk to him as a friend not as his
superior officer". Mac looked at them both, she was
sitting there still in full uniform looking haggard,
tired, and sad, "Guys?, I don't want to be alone
tonight can you stay with me?""Sure sis", Catherine
said, she looked at Al, "hon why don't you run home
and get us some things and we'll stay here for the
night" "Ok be back in a flash". Catherine turned to
Mac, "have you eaten anything sweetie?" "Oh I don't
think I can eat anything Cath", Mac said. "You have to
try sweetie, ok. Doctors orders". "Yes ma'am", Mac
replied. "Al stop and get some food too. Anything
you'd like sis?". Catherine asked Mac. "What ever you
guys want", Mac said. Al was out the door in a flash.
Catherine sat with Mac for a few minutes just holding
her friend. "Ok Mac, let's get you comfortable, you go
get undressed, and take a shower. I'll put up a pot of
coffee". "Cath?" Mac said. "Did I bother you two
tonight, I mean were you doing something?". Catherine
looked at Mac and said, "Well we were going out to
dinner". "Oh I'm so sorry Cath, I didn't mean to take
you two from a nice evening". Catherine put her hands
on her adopted sister's shoulders. Sweetie, don't you
dare apologize, you needed us and we're hear, your
more important then any old dinner, ok?". Mac looked
at Catherine tears coming down her cheeks. "You two
are the best, you mean so much to me". "Well your very
important to us too". Catherine said. "Now march, get
in that shower.
About twenty minutes later Catherine was helping Mac
dry off from her shower. She had laid Mac's pajamas
out and helped her remove her makeup. By the time they
were finished Al had returned with fresh uniforms for
himself and Catherine, he also had some things for
both of them to sleep in, and food,. Mac had decided
that they would eat in the living room. They all sat
talking when Catherine's eyes lit up. "You know I'm
going to get that man back for this. "What Cath?", Mac
said, "Oh I'll think of something", she said, with a
devious look on her face. "Uh oh", Al said, when she
gets that look watch out". And they all laughed,
After awhile Mac said she wanted to go to bed. "You
two take the bed I'll sleep on the couch", she said.
"Oh no baby sister", Al replied. "We're not throwing
you out of your own bed. Cat will take the couch I'll
take the floor".Mac looked at Al with concern in her
eyes. "You can't sleep on the hard floor with your bad
back, you'll regret it in the morning". Catherine
chimed in. "I'll sleep on the floor, he'll take the
couch". "That's just as bad", Mac said, "Not at as bad
as the floor, at least the couch is softer. Ok that's
settled". Catherine said as she began to undress, She
shooed Mac to her room. "Ok scoot sis go to sleep".
"Aye, aye ma'am", Mac said smiling. Soon they were all
fast asleep. Catherine with her arm reaching up and
placed on Al's side.
0700
April 9th 2003
Jag Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Mac, Al, and Catherine arrived together, Besides Bud
and Harriet and the admiral, no one at Jag had ever
seen Catherine. When they entered the bullpen all eyes
were on her,.and people were whispering, Lieutenant
Singer was staring, and Tiner was mouthing to himself,
"wow she looks like Colonel MacKenzie, exactly like
her". Mac introduced Catherine around and then they
both went to the coffee room. Al went right to Harm's
office and saw that he was in. He knocked on the door
frame and Harm looked up. "Uh come in", he gulped. "I
figured she'd run to him", Harm thought,.Al walked in
and closed the door. Harm knew what was coming. ":Al
before you explode, I did not mean one word I said. It
just came out"."You know Harm, that's your problem",
Al said. "You don't think before you open your mouth.
Never mind the things you said to Sarah, but did you
think of the career implications it would have on the
three of us if someone over heard you, especially
Singer?. What were you thinking?" "I wasn't, it's just
that she's so pissed at me I just said things. I
suppose she told you about our talk?, Harm asked."
"Yes she did. And after that you bring Lieutenant
Austin here?. She felt you were rubbing it in her
face. You tell her you can't let go and then your seen
with Meg", Al said. "Al I really like Meg, I always
did". "Well then why antagonize Sarah?" "I'm not",
Harm replied. I just wanted to talk and see if we were
still friends". "Harm, I'm talking to you as a friend,
not as a superior office. Stay away from Sarah, at
least until she is calm and over this. Can you do that
for me as a friend?". "Yes", Harm said, "I can do that
for you after all we're all friends here, we've been
through a lot together. And Al if I said any thing to
hurt Cath, please I am truly sorry. I really like her
she's a wonderful woman Al, you're a very lucky man".
"Thanks Harm", Al said. "I appreciate that". "Ok",
Harm said, "I'll keep my distance".
Mac and Catherine came out of the coffee room,
Catherine had two cups in her hand and when she saw Al
come out of Harm's office she walked over and handed
him a cup. "Thanks", he said. "did you meet
everyone?". "Yeah Mac introduced me around". "Good",
Al said. "Well I guess we should do some work huh",
The three laughed and went to their offices.
The rest of the day Catherine went over every aspect
of bio-chemical technology. Explaining to Mac the
effects of biological and chemical agents. What
viruses could be used in weapons, their symptoms and
treatment .After a few hours  Mac realized they had
worked right through lunch. Mac saw that Catherine was
a firebrand when it came to work. She got into it and
as she spoke Mac had no problem understanding
everything she said. Finally Mac said, "Hey it's 1330
and 28 seconds, lets take a break"
The rest of the week flew by. Mac and Catherine were
building a case against Commander Dunbar. Harm was
keeping his distance and Mac was starting to feel
better about being in the same building with him. At
lunch one day Mac and Catherine made plans for the
weekend.
1200 hrs
April 12th 2003
Silver Spring Mall
Silver Spring, Maryland
After a morning of shopping for bras and thongs and
other girlie things, Mac and Catherine stopped for
lunch at Burger King, They sat and chatted about their
careers, the men they had been with over the years,
and their school days. Even though the two had become
close, there were things Mac had never told Catherine,
but today after such a lovely morning spending time
with her, Mac felt she could tell Catherine
everything, She told her about Eddy, and Chris,
Dalton, and Mic. Then the conversation drifted to
Harm. Mac told Catherine about all her and Harm had
been through and the hurtful things they had said to
each other over the years. "That man:, Catherine said,
"what is his problem". Mac said, "I don't know Cath,
he just can't seem to let go". "Well", Catherine said,
"I'm going to get that man, I'm going to come up with
something to get him back and but good". They sat
talking for awhile more when all of a sudden Catherine
snorted and the most evil grin that Mac ever saw shot
across Catherine's face. "Cath, what?" Mac said
smiling. "I got it. This is going to open his eyes or
push him over the edge, but it will teach him a
lesson". Catherine proceeded to tell Mac her plan, as
she was speaking Mac's mouth dropped and her eyes lit
up and an evil grin crossed her face, just as evil as
Catherine's."Oh my god Cath you are so bad, but I love
it, but I'll have to check it out with the admiral
first".
Mac pulled out her cell phone and called AJ and
explained Catherine's plan. "Ok admiral", Mac said
into the phone, thank you so much", Catherine could
hear the admirals laughter on the other end as Mac
hung up. "Ok Cath the admiral gives us a green light",
Mac said, "I'm surprised he went for it", Catherine
said. "Well he knows Harm has been a jerk lately and
needs to be taught a lesson".
The two women went back to Catherine's house to fill
Al in on the plan.
THE END
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