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| Mac had just laid a sleeping AJ on the chairs in the waiting room when Bud and the Admiral arrived. Bud rushed over to them. "Colonel?" he asked worriedly. "AJ is all right, Bud. I'll take you to see Harriet. Sir?" He nodded. "Of course, I'll stay with my Godson." Mac took Bud by the arm and led him to Harriet's room. She explained her condition to him. Bud was silent as they stood in front of the door. "Bud?" "The Commander didn't do it, Colonel." "I know," she replied, placing a hand on your shoulder. "I need you to focus on taking care of your wife and son. The Admiral and I are going to find out who did this to Harriet. That's a promise." Bud smiled sadly. "Thank you," he replied. Taking a deep breath, he entered the room. Mac watched him go in, then returned to the waiting room. ************* Bud walked slowly over to Harriet's side. She looked so peaceful. He kissed her softly on the lips. "Hey, sweetheart. I missed you when I was gone. I want you to know that I'll be sitting right here until you wake up. I love you so much! The Colonel and the Admiral are going to figure this out, but they could use your help. You see, they think Commander Rabb was the one who shot you. We both know that isn't true. I know you need time to heal, but don't take too long. AJ needs his Mommy... I need you." A sob escaped from his lips. This wasn't fair! Why was his wife lying in a coma? What could she have done to anger anyone so much? Harriet was the sweetest person on the Earth. Since he couldn't think of any answers, Bud laid his head down next to hers. "Come back to me, Angel..." **************** Mac joined the Admiral and AJ a few minutes later. "Sir, where's Commander Rabb?" "At his apartment. Commander Turner should be there with him by now." The Admiral told her what Harm had said about the situation. "They have yet to find the weapon, though." "Leave it to Harm," Mac muttered. The Admiral smiled wanly. "If we can't find the real culprit, Harm will be cashiered out of the Navy and thrown into Levenworth." "Sir... What about little AJ? Do you think he knows anything?" He glanced down at the boy. "I don't know. It's a possibility. We'll talk to him when he wakes up." ************** Harm handed Sturgis a beer. "Thanks," he said. Harm nodded. "So, are you going to tell me what happened?" "I was in AJ's room. He was showing me the carrier Bud bought for him. We hadn't been gone too long when I heard Harriet calling for me. Although, now that I think about it, it didn't sound like her." Sturgis took a drink of his beer. "Who could it have been?" "Your guess is as good as mine," Harm replied. "Whoever it was seemed to know I would be blamed for this. Maybe they set me up." "Did anyone else know you'd be there?" he asked. Harm thought for a few minutes, then shook his head. "No. I didn't tell anyone. I spoke with Harriet about five minutes before she left. She wanted help with Bud's surprise birthday party." "I was just heading to the break room then. I remember seeing Singer standing near your door. She seemed to be eavesdropping and the Admiral caught her." Harm stared at his friend as if he had two heads. "Are you thinking what I think you're thinking?" "If you're thinking Singer shot Harriet to frame you, then yes." "No." "No?" Harm began pacing. "I can see Singer stepping on toes to get up in the world, but I can't see her putting people in comas." Before Sturgis could reply, there was a knock on the door. Harm went over and opened. "Admiral, come in." "Commander, I want an honest answer from you." Harm nodded. "Were you having an affair with Lieutenant Sims?" Sturgis choked on his beer and glanced over at his friend. Harm did not like the question one bit. "Sir, how can you even ask me that! I could never do that to Bud and Harriet is like a sister to me!" The Admiral sighed. "I'm sorry, Harm. It's just been a long day. I went to Headquarters to finish up some paperwork. I got a a call from the SECNAV who said he heard scuttlebutt to that effect." "Does he know who started the scuttlebutt, Sir?" "Lieutenant Singer." |
