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Master Chief Calloway, the Navy was my life.

You took that away from me.

Stand down, Lynch.

Too late for that.

All you had to do was give me a second chance.

Blacksburg Unicom, this is Stearman November Romeo 153 for a straight -in

approach on runway 24.

Blacksburg Unicom, winds out of the southeast about five knots.

Hike twice for runway lights.

Roger, thank you.

You really kissed that one off?

Yes.

Hey, what's in the box?

Stuff that dreams are made of. Oh, well, that certainly clears that up. Come on,

who's it for? There's no tag. Excuse me, Commander, but the Admiral wants to see

you, sir. He said it was urgent.

Thank you.

Can you put this on my disk?

And, uh, this and this. Uh, yeah, you're welcome.

You want a hand with that, Major?

Uh, it's nothing I can't handle.

Tried calling you at your home last night.

I'm sorry, sir, I was flying.

Oh, how'd that go?

Well...

Admiral, I tried landing at night about a month ago. I damn near killed myself

last night. I aced it.

You didn't leave a message here. Well, I want to talk faith to faith.

Second, I was willing to approve the change of your designator to 1310.

Well, that is the option you wanted, correct, to be a naval aviator?

Yes, sir.

I just didn't think it would happen this quickly.

Commander, have you fully considered what you're giving up here?

A very promising career in JAG with contacts on Capitol Hill, the Pentagon?

Sir, I've been thinking a lot about that lately, yes.

Do more good for the Navy and yourself as a lawyer.

Point well taken, Admiral.

I've spent a lot of sleepless nights trying to figure it all out.

On the one hand, flying was my life until retinal scarring took that away.

On the other hand, my life here, Jag, sir, has turned out a whole lot better

than I had any right to hope it would.

Only it's not enough.

Excuse me, Admiral. There's an Agent Holland from NCIF to see Commander Rad,

sir. Better see what she wants.

I'll expect your decision by the end of the week.

Dismissed.

Aye, aye, sir.

Thank you.

We have a lead on Charles Lynch.

He killed two women in a hotel in Wilmington, Delaware, three nights ago.

Angela Delaval, the owner of the hotel, and Marjorie Lewis.

Daryl Lynn and Annie's aunt?

Mm -hmm.

He stomped her to death.

Just like he did to Annie.

Yeah, there was no attempt to conceal the body's commander, no effort to clean

up the crime scene. It was a spontaneous...

Unorganized homicide.

He's out of control.

Give me ten bucks a regular.

you doing, Master Chief?

You in the Navy?

Machinist mate, second class on the Patrick Henry.

Did you miss it?

Hell yes.

With all this action in the Balkans, I'm thinking about going back.

I left once.

Going back now is the smartest thing I ever did.

Where are you headed?

Trying to get back the rest of what I lost.

He looks just like you, Harriet.

You think so?

Everybody keeps telling me he looks like Bud.

Oh, he has your eyes.

Thank you.

What do you think, Major?

I think he's just gorgeous. I want to hold him.

Okay, come here.

I think A .J. is more handsome than he is gorgeous, Major. A .J. as in Albert

Jethro? A .J. as in A .J. The Admiral doesn't need to know.

Well, how are you going to handle the christening? The Admiral will be there.

Yeah, what if he calls him Al?

I will think of something.

Hungry. Are you hungry, sweetheart? Come here.

He's telling us of dinner.

Okay. It's okay.

It's okay. Come on. It's okay.

Hey, why don't we open the present, bud?

Oh, sir, you didn't have to.

I wanted little AJ to have something to remember me by.

Oh, wow.

It's die -cast.

Got an operating headlight, smoke, a whistle.

Thank you, sir.

So, uh, how much time you have left in your family leave, bud? My two weeks are

up tomorrow, but Commander Brumby has me working on the Dawkins case. It's a

real doozy. I'm surprised that you gave it up. I didn't give it up. The Admiral

gave it to Brumby.

Charles Lynch has resurfaced.

What do you need, sir?

Chaser with the beer back?

I'm tapped out.

On me.

Bad week?

Had to take care of a couple of things that were bothering me.

It's behind me now.

You ever wish your life had turned out different?

Pretty much every day.

You ever think, what if I could go back, straighten things out?

Say you're sorry to the people you hurt? Stuff like that?

Done that.

What about the people that hurt you?

What if you could even up the score?

Start with a clean slate.

Whatever it is, let it go.

Can't do that.

That's the only way you're ever going to move past your anger.

What do you do if anger's all you have?

I wonder what it's like to be as happy as Bud and Harriet.

They're working 12 -hour shifts.

They're up all night with a baby. They don't have time to be happy. They don't

have to find time. They just are.

Don't you want that at all?

There's a lot of time for stuff like that, Meg.

Yeah, don't be so sure.

When was the last time you saw Jordan?

A couple weeks ago.

She told me to give her a call when I decided if I was leaving JAG.

Have you?

I keep thinking what it would be like to go back and see what I've missed.

Start with a clean slate.

You have anything but a clean slate.

Look, I'm interested in the future too, Arm.

More and more, I want a life that is simple and good.

A great career, a good man.

And comfortable shoes.

Lots and lots of them. Yeah.

This is Harold Brokey with the Wilmington Police.

I need to speak with the agent in charge of the double homicide at the New Eden

Hotel. This is Agent Holland. Who am I speaking to?

You're wasting your time looking for Charlie Lynch.

I reached three people that served with Lynch, sir. It helps to fill out his

service record. As you know, he was a gunner's mate, first class on the

Starrett. His first offense was a bar fight with some locals in Wilmington.

He received cabin's mask.

Yeah, but there were eyewitnesses testifying that two men jumped him, so

punishment was suspended.

His second offense was four months later, where he assaulted a shipmate in

same bar, a place called Boomer's. He was busted down a petty office at third

class. Then he missed ship's movement by design.

He was in custody on base pending transfer to his ship when Master Chief

Calloway, Chief Master -at -Arms, attempted to help Lynch.

He and Lynch got into a shoving match, and according to his administrative

separation paperwork, his pattern of misconduct indicates he is unable or

unwilling to change his violent ways, despite his best efforts and the efforts

of others on his behalf.

Lieutenant, when you have a moment, Dawkins awaits.

I'll be right there, sir. I asked the lieutenant to give me a hand. I'm sorry,

Mick. Right. Not a problem, Harm. All for a good cause, I'm sure.

Where?

What? When?

TV informed?

Thanks.

That was Agent Holland.

She just got a tip that Charlie Lynch had been killed.

Was it for real?

The only one that was real wasn't Lynch.

The victim was Master Chief Calloway, shot twice at close range with hollow

point rounds.

Where are you headed, sir?

Delaware.

Lynch hid out there for three months. That's where he killed Marjorie Lewis,

that's evidently where he used to hang out at Boone's Bar.

What's on your mind, Major?

It's about Commander Rabb, sir.

I know that he still hasn't made up his mind. I was wondering if it was...

Anything you could do to make him stay.

If he wants to go, Major, nothing I want to do about it. Have a seat.

I don't want any man or woman working for me that doesn't want to be here that

this isn't their highest priority.

I expect the best undivided attention of everyone here.

Anything less is unacceptable.

Have you tried to talk him out of it, sir?

Twice.

I think I may have gotten through to him.

Do you ever get used to it, Admiral?

Losing people.

Moving on is a fact of military life, Major.

I know that, sir.

And it's always been fine with me, until now.

It's a mistake to get comfortable with a billet oar with personnel.

Anyway, if he does choose to leave, he can always come back, right?

Not necessarily. You chose to resign once, Major. Damn lucky I took you back.

Thought long and hard before I did.

Aren't we past that, Admiral?

Forgiven, but not forgotten.

This has been truly alarming.

Anytime.

Here you go.

Thanks.

We don't open for another hour, but can I get you something?

Actually, ma 'am, I'm here in official business.

There was a murder not too far from here in a hotel room. Two women were killed.

I'm aiding the investigation. I need to know if you've seen this, ma 'am.

What'd he do? Well, he has a history of violence towards women.

You're kidding. He treated me great.

But when was he here?

Last night. We had a nice talk. He was thinking about starting over in life. A

fresh start.

What else did you two talk about?

He did have some anger issues, but I told him what I learned in my 12 -step

program. Let it go.

Did he happen to tell you which way he was headed?

Tell us, he said.

To even up old score.

Agent Holland, Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

We're working on the murder of Annie Lewis.

I need to speak with the social worker who handled the family.

Hold on, sir.

Yeah, this is Miss Rawlings.

Hello?

Hello?

I need a nice family to live with real soon, darling.

Jordan, why can't I go back to my real home?

Darling, there's no one in the house on Evers Road.

What about Aunt Marjorie?

If Charlie went away, why can't I stay with her?

Charlie kill her, too?

Yes.

Charlie will never hurt you again, darling. I promise you that.

Sweetheart, I need to ask you a few questions.

When you were living with your Aunt Marjorie and Charlie, did he ever blame

for anything?

I mean, did he ever tell you that something was your fault?

He said it was because of us.

He didn't find no job or nothing.

He said it was your fault?

Uh -huh.

That's why he hit us.

And then what happened?

He always say he's sorry and hug us.

Do you mind if I give you a hug?

Excuse me, ma 'am. I'm looking for Ms. Bolling.

That's me. I'm a little bit busy right now. I'll take a second, ma 'am.

My name's Harry Lewis. I'm looking for my sister's kids.

I went out to the house on Evers Road, but there was nobody home.

You're Wanda Lewis's brother?

Stepbrother, actually.

The family's all broken up.

We only got close just before she died in 96.

And why exactly are you here?

I've been out of the country, ma 'am.

Chief Master at Arms on the Coral Sea.

I heard Grandma Lewis passed, and I was wondering what happened to Annie and

Darlene.

Annie's dead.

Excuse me?

Murdered.

When?

Three months ago.

What about Darlene?

Mr. Lewis?

Master Chief Lewis.

Who is Darlene?

Annie's twin.

Social Services has no record of a twin sister for Annie Lewis.

The family didn't like to talk about it a lot, man. The little girl wasn't quite

right at a birth defect.

She was institutionalized until she was six. She only came to live with the

family four or five months ago, ma 'am. I would have known about this.

Families have secrets, ma 'am.

That's one thing I've learned over the years.

Why don't you come back tomorrow, Chief? I'll have some information. Master

Chief.

And today would be better.

That's not going to happen.

Right. Lynch blames the people around him for his problems.

Right now he's going after anyone he thinks did something to hurt him.

Charlie blames Darlene for screwing up his life, Jordan. He'll come after her.

I'm going to make arrangements to have her moved.

She's on a Navy base. How much safer can she get? Charlie killed Annie on a Navy

base, Jordan.

Darlene is a remarkably resilient child, and she's making excellent progress in

therapy. But in order to heal, she needs a stable environment.

Every time you move her, it sets her back.

Sometimes I get the impression she doesn't like me.

You remind her of how vulnerable she was when you saved her life.

How vulnerable she still is.

She's learning how not to be that easy to hurt again.

She's growing a thicker skin.

But she needs to separate herself from you, Harm.

That's how she's going to survive.

How much is this going to cost?

$250.

Unless you're handicapped.

What's the badge?

Master of Arms.

Is that like a cop?

Security, discipline, enforcement investigation.

We take care of the bad guys.

Professional courtesy.

Thank you.

You know, I was sent up to get some background on Annie Lewis.

Terrible what happened.

The whole department pissed in.

All five of us.

We're a small town.

Who from the Navy did your deputy talk to about the case?

Some lawyer.

Is she under protective custody?

I hear they're keeping her at the Washington Navy Yard.

Maybe a lawyer. Have a name?

A funny name.

Rav. Harmon Rav.

That's the kind of name you'd remember.

Commander Rapp.

It's Gates, sir.

Lieutenant Elizabeth Hawks, Rio and Seahawk.

What brings you to JAG? In some kind of trouble, Lieutenant?

Came to see you, sir.

That's as much trouble as I need.

F -14 fight manual, weapon systems handbook.

Nate Topps' checklist.

Why don't we step into my office, Lieutenant?

Where are you stationed now? Just finished LSO school.

Report to NAS Oceana next week.

You still on that four teeth?

Is there any other way to go?

My squadron's deploying to the Met on the Patrick Henry.

I included the open book exams for all three manuals. How'd you know I might

need these?

My fiancé works for SECNAV's office.

He was telling me about the aging retread.

Aging retread?

Those were his words, sir.

Oh.

Your name came up, and well, I figured these come in handy.

Oh, thank you.

Maybe we'll get to fly together someday.

Maybe you'll be my real.

If you're lucky, sir.

That's something to look forward to.

Hang on.

We're up.

Agent Holland, could you hang on one second, please?

Sure.

This is going to take a while. No problem, sir.

I've got to meet my guy for lunch.

Maybe I'll see you at Oceana.

Excuse me, Commander.

Agent Holland, Lieutenant Commander Parker has just stepped in. Let me put

on the speakerphone.

Got a call this morning from Social Services in North Mountain, Maryland.

The Navy Master Chief claiming to be Darlene Lewis's uncle showed up.

Ms. Rawlings didn't give him any information, did she?

Oh, no. Luckily, she got suspicious and called us first.

Social services had no record of Darlene.

Correct. The Master Chief claimed she'd been in an institution.

That's not true.

According to what we've learned, Darlene's mother, Wanda, was too strung

handle two babies.

Before Darlene went to her grandmother, she was down south with cousins.

First knowledge of her came when Harm found her after Annie's death.

Lynch to Miss Rawlins. He identified him as the man she spoke to, and we have

established the fugitive task force to track him down.

Thanks for the update, Agent Holland. We'll be in touch.

The U .S. Attorney's Office has arranged for Darling's transfer to Yuma at 0800

tomorrow. I'd like to talk to her first, Harm, to prepare her.

Well, let's do it now.

We just received the court's authorization for the release of Lynch's

and psychiatric records.

Lynch's mother was beaten to death by a drunken boyfriend. Police found him

sitting next to the body.

He was placed in a foster home only to be moved to another foster home at the

request of the family.

Problems with his temper?

Naturally. What's tragic is he begged to return to the foster family. He loved

it there.

All he ever wanted was a family. He just couldn't get along.

Three juvenile hall placements. Each time Charlie got in trouble for the same

reason.

Uncontrollable temper directed against someone close to him. Don't tell me

you're starting to feel sorry for this guy, Jordan.

Everyone who's come in contact with him has said the same thing. Let me guess.

Great guy to be around until the last 20 seconds.

Charles Lynch was brought up by no one. He had no idea how to live in this

world. Despite his best efforts, he failed at everything he did.

I was mastered one skill.

What's that?

Really good at killing people.

How are you feeling, darling?

Okay.

Commander Rob needs to tell you something.

I didn't do anything wrong.

No, honey.

Commander Rob is your friend.

Darling, we need to move you to another house.

Why? I've been good.

I know you've been good.

It's just precaution.

We want you to be safe.

I don't want to go.

Help you, Master Chief?

I heard the prettiest Marines in the entire Corps got assigned to SECNAF. I

wanted to see if it's true.

Seriously, Corporal, I'm in the recruiting office in Des Moines. I was

if I could get an autographed picture of the Secretary of the Navy to hang on my

wall back there.

We generally respond to requests in writing.

I was passing through D .C. and thought I'd save you the trouble of sending a

letter back.

Thanks for the hard work, Charlie.

Wait one minute, and I'll take it into him now. Thanks so much.

I appreciate it.

And they're right about the prettiest Marines.

Gordon, I want you to know I couldn't have done any of this without your help.

And I appreciate how difficult this must have been for you, considering our

circumstances.

It's nothing about me, Harm.

I heard the lieutenant tell you she might see you down at Oceana.

The tech nav has approved my change of designation.

Then you've decided?

Look, Jordan, I'm not going anywhere until I get this guy.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Actually, you'll see me later this afternoon.

Bud and Harriet invited me to A .J.'s christening.

I understand you and Mac are the godparents.

Baptism marks and celebrates the gracious, transforming work of God

Not just in the moment of baptism itself, but throughout the whole of

ID, sir.

I have a letter for Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rav.

Hand delivery.

Parking lot B. There'll be a guard there. Show him the letter and your ID,

he'll take you to the quarters.

Thanks.

bud and harriet will you be responsible and loving toward aj remaining faithful

to him whatever the future may bring respecting him wherever he may go and

remembering always that he is a child of god we will we will

oh then be recognized

the central symbol of baptism, of cleansing and new beginnings, of God's

Spirit poured out on all who belong to God.

Robert, I baptize you in the name of God, your living creator, in the name of

Jesus, your redeemer, in the name of the Holy Spirit, the giver of life.

Receive this child.

Embrace him with love.

Be happy together.

Amen.

I underestimated him, Jordan.

There's one good sign.

He didn't kill Darlene.

If all he wanted was revenge for some imagined crime, he would have murdered

on the spot.

But he planned this. He took her with him.

What does he want with her?

He has a pattern, Harm.

First he...

Loses his temper and hurts those close to him, and then once he realizes what

he's done, he begs for forgiveness and a chance to start over.

The bartender in Wilmington told me that he wanted to make a fresh start.

Well, his psychological profile suggests that all he ever wanted was a family.

I think Darlene's going to be safe for the short term.

Yeah, until she does something to set him off.

The FBI's checking the house on Evers Road.

He won't be there.

Well, where else would Charlie call home?

Navy's the only place he ever called home.

Fought to stay in the service.

Said it was his life.

I got your favorite.

Pepperoni and extra cheese.

Everybody spills, sweetheart.

I have something I want to show you. Want to see it?

The Secretary of the Navy.

It's a very important man.

He signed it personally.

Thanks for all the hard work.

Charlie.

Needs to be good, darling.

Play by the book.

Annie never learned that. She never did what she was told.

Don't make that mistake.

Oh, no, it's no problem, sir. I was already awake with baby AJ.

Tell me again the ships that Charles Lynch served on.

He served on the Starrett, the Bunker Hill, and the Seabridge, sir. They're

guided missile cruisers, huh? The first two are. The Seabridge is an aviation

logistics ship.

Where are they based? Well, the Starrett is decommissioned, the Bunker Hill is

in Westpac, and the Seabridge is in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

Thanks. Go back to sleep.

Aviation logistics support ship, darling.

It provides maintenance and logistics support for Marine Corps tactical

aircraft.

Is this your boat?

Sip.

Honey?

Yes, it was.

The sea bridge.

We went very far away from here to the Persian Gulf.

I was only a seaman apprentice then.

Did you like it?

best time of my life at night on the open ocean the sky is so clear

you can see the Milky Way like a ribbon woven with stars

All you have to do is ask.

This is Lieutenant Commander Rapp.

I found what looks to be the Master Chief's sedan, pier side of the

Naval Shipyard.

Put down the weapon and let Darlene walk away. I can't do that.

I don't want her to be hurt in any way, Charlie.

You never would, sir.

I respect that.

I know you care deeply for the little girl. Oh, you're damn right I do.

She's the only family you have. So you're going to take good care of her,

you? I know that's your intention.

Tell them, darling, I bought her a pizza, pepperoni, and double cheese.

Well, that shows concern.

I gave her my coat.

What the hell do you want me to do?

I want you to let her go. That's what's best for her, Charlie.

Right now, that's all I care about.

Stay with Charlie.

Put your weapon down, Commander.

I'll do that.

You do the same.

Darling, step through the hatch and wait for me outside.

Stay right here, darling.

He just wants to put you in a home where nobody will love you.

Let me walk out of here.

I walk out of here now.

Alone.

Charlie, there's something I need to know.

Why'd you kill Annie?

I told her not to get on that school bus.

She just wanted to be with kids her own age. She did.

Respected me.

And for that, you beat her to death?

You have a problem with that?

Yeah, I got a problem with that.

A

man

comes at you with an axe, you have no choice, do you, Commander?

Not at all, ma 'am.

Excuse me.

You're going to be okay now, darling.

They're going to take good care of you, okay?

You don't have anything to worry about.

Come with me.

All right.

Sure I will, sweetie.

Commander, we need your statement.

That's going to have to wait, Agent Holland. I have something a little more

important to do right now.

See you in a minute.

Nice work last night, Commander.

Oh, thank you, sir.

How's little girl?

She's with Commander Parker at the moment, sir. Now that this problem is

resolved, she can be taken out of protective custody and put up for

Good. Good.

I, uh, I have these sent over from Bureau personnel.

Order to report to Pensacola in 48 hours.

Say the word and they will be canceled.

You understand, sir, this is something that I have to do.

What I understand, Commander, is that you're throwing away a brilliant career

and taking a giant step backwards.

Sorry to leave you shorthanded, sir.

No problem.

Commander Brumby will replace you here.

His exchange program's been extended. He's a good man.

Gets along with people. Major seems to like him.

Admiral, it has been a pleasure serving under your command, sir.

That'll be all, Commander.

Good luck.

Dismissed.

Aye, aye, sir.

Did you tell him?

Yes.

What the hell am I going to do without you?

Sorry for the language, sir.

Well, for starters, bud, you'd probably win a few more cases.

Well, I'd rather lose to you than beat anybody else in court.

Technically, you haven't lost to me, bud.

You'll do great.

Yes? Getting a look at my new digs, mate.

Pleasure working with you, huh?

Well, it's been something, Mick.

Do you think you'd sneak away without saying goodbye?

Why goodbye and not good luck?

Didn't I say that to you once when I was stupid enough to leave Jag?

Yes, you did.

You said you were happy for me.

I was.

But that was different.

You were in love.

And you're not?

What does love have to do with anything?

Do you want me to water your plants while you're gone?

I don't have any plants.

Damn it.

I have so much I want to say to you, but I can't.

I can't find the words.

I know.

Damn you.

Why am I the only one crying?