Like the way you had Harm broach this delicate subject with Mac. Nicely done.)

Me thinks that HArm is in for it now. Can't wait to see more.

Sorry to learn you've been ill and hospitalised for 2 wks, hope it's not long before your as good as new.

What an intriguing chapter this has been,poor Harm is really worrying about this case,never did like Lindsey.

I do hope Loren never has to give evidence, hope they can nail him without her being involved, can't wait to find out,

Now what is the Emergency with the Admiral ordering Harm to his office ASAP? can't wait to find out? ASAP!

I think Jen's idea of college full time, re-upping and then applying for OCS is a great idea!

"I couldn't ask you to do that!"

"You didn't ask – I offered!" Harm reminded her emphatically.

"Yeah – you did," Loren agreed,

Is Loren just as stubborn as MAc? Loren seems to have the same attitude - I dont need any help - but she isnt a marine - so whats her excuse?

Harm managed a wry grin, while he respected Ma's hand to hand capabilities

MAc's hand to hand

...but given all that had happened in the interval she was still having some difficulty in getting over what she still saw as Harm's betrayal of her with Jennifer Coates...

Mac will never have a true friendship with Harm as long as she thinks he "betrayed her". The sooner she gets over that attitude - the better.

"Well… it's the Lyndsey affair…" Harm began uncertainly,

"And that's where Lindsey got his intel for his hatchet job! Damn it Harm! And damn Loren… Rabb, too!

Spelling needs to be consistent...

"Firstly, because since Sasha arrived, she has undergone a total attitude adjustment – even the Admiral has noticed and commented upon it, and you must have seen some signs too. Secondly, we've all made mistakes, and some of us have been given a second chance and have been able to redeem ourselves, and is it so impossible that Loren should be given the same consideration …?"

Mac dropped her eyes. "Harm, it might seem a small favour from where you're sitting, but as far as I'm concerned it's a hell of a big ask… and I don't know whether I can or will do what you ask. I'm not rejecting the idea out of hand." Mac raised her eyes to meet Harm's gaze and grinned weakly, "You've mustered another couple of good arguments, but I really would like to think - no I really need to think - about this...

So Mac - would you like Harm to action charges for you for perjury, fraternzation and conduct unbecoming. Since you clearly were given second chances for all of those actions by the admiral no less. But since you refuse to give Loren those same second chances then yours will have to be RESCINDED!

"Well, if the Navy is so petty minded as to bear a grudge against someone who revealed wrong-doing instead of against those guilty of wrong-doing, then perhaps it shouldn't be the Navy!

* * * Unfortunately that is so true, just look at the mount of trials against whistleblowers today. :( They are prosecuting the people who alerted about corruption, instead of prosecuting the corrupt ones. What message does that send about the US to the rest of the world... They are doing damage to their reputation and international relations that they won't be able to fix for decades.

Great chapter. I hope you are starting to feel better. Though now I would life some more please. I want to know what is going yup be happening next please. Keep up the good work.

Wow, what an update! I love that you've included Vukovic in this one lol! I thought that AJ handled Bobbi Latham quite well, although the s**t is really going to hit the fan now! Of course she's going to use this to further her career, so they really need to get their fingers out now and sort it pdq! I loved Tiner coming in at just the right time with the coffee! I also loved Harm's thoughts of having only 14 months to turn the Admiral around! Great as always Trevor. Hope to read more of my catching up tomorrow as I'm getting a bit cross-eyed!

Lynn

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I too can't figure out why would say she's being harassed unless I'm missing something; of course Bobbi Latham would have to come into the picture! Poor AJ, what with Loren seeing him with her statement, no wonder he needs a bigger bottle of aspirin! I really admire Loren for being so honest in her statement, and I do hope they can keep her off the witness stand. Hopefully the statement of will be enough to sink Lindsey! Hope Jen gets over her morning sickness. Off to read chapter 44!

Lynn

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Great update! I loved the King of Persia's line lol! I also could understand AJ's misgivings, especially with all the history in regards to Lindsey. I loved the aspirin share thing with Tiner! It's good that Angie and Jen had that chat. I'm also glad Harm had that chat with Mac and pointed those things out to her, it definitely needed doing! I hope to read more soon, and thanks for the heads up on the story by Saissa, will definitely read it once things have quietened down at work. I'm slowly getting to read all the stories I've missed!

Lynn

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Seems Harm has opened up a can of worms,surprised to see v7ulkavic appear,[but prefer your name Vukofiah] ROTFLMAO! Can't wait for next installment.

Trevor;

Which SECNAV are you dealing with here, Nelson of Sheffield? I'm a bit confused. Still nice way way to bring forth developments and portraying Vukovic in the right way. Never liked that character. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Best regards;

John

Great chapter. I can't wait to see what happens next. Keep up the good work.

This is fun, everyone has someone to yell at. Interesting to see the name of Vukovic popped up, at least this time he was nowhere near Mac. Poor Stugis, who has no idea what kind of situation he is walking into.

A well written chapter! I really enjoyed it! Poor Loren! The shashoo has hit the fan! And Sturgis is the investigator. OH CRAP! How much do you wanna bet he'll be the prosecutor? Black clouds are on the horizon...

this story is just what I needed to brighten up my day. thank you!

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"And he was the one who went with you to buy your new car!"

* * * We missed that. :( Why did we miss it? What brand and model?

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"Damn right I wanted to speak with you!

* * * Wow, Chegster is sure feeling the pressure if he's talking like that to another flag-o!

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his shoulders dropping in resignation as he recognised the short, stocky figure of the SecNav and the taller slender

* * * Oh. Crap.

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I was unaware of any such inquiry being undertaken, Ms Latham.

* * * Oh, I really like the way he stands up to her and beats her in her own game! :D

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Bobbie Latham waited, her foot tapping impatiently, and an expression of disdainful exasperation on her sharp-featured face

* * * Oh how I dislike this woman, almost more than Mac!

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Who the hell is this incompetent?"

"Uh… he's a Lieutenant Gregory Vukovic, sir."

* * * you're definitely cleaning house in this fic! :D

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Vukofish

* * * ROFL, this is the closest you could get in this fic for your name for him, huh? ;-P

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"Oh… I see…" Bobbie Latham looked stunned for a second

* * * She's no doubt doing a happy jig on the inside. :( I hope she chokes on it. :(