Title: Innocence Taken Away
Author: Debbie
Prompt:
A thorn defends the rose, harming those who would steal the blossom.
Keep your thorns, but be sure to put them to use ONLY in the right
situation.
Word Count: 3100
Rating:
PG13/R
Disclaimer/Author's Notes: I don't own JAG.
Bringing them out for the story nothing more and will put them back
in their rightful place after I am done. Crossover with two shows.
Stargate SG1 and NCIS. Both shows don't belong to me either. Bringing
certain characters out to help with the story nothing more.
A/NII:
The meaning I am going for here is chastity.
Summary:
Someone is going to take away Mattie's innocence. Who is it? What
will Harm's reaction be like?
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Night Before
The club was in the
center of the city. She was sitting on a stool next to the bar with
the bright lights in the background, as well as patrons drinking
beer. If her parents saw her right now, she would be appropriately
shoved out and had a lecture about drinking, currousing, and how
being in a club would not look good on her record.
Why she
came here with her best friend she would never know, but one thing
for sure was that the boyfriend of her girlfriend was giving her
looks that made her shiver. She turned around and took a sip of her
glass of ginger ale. She was glad that she was the designated driver
tonight, by the looks of it her best friend, she would be getting a
really bad hangover in the morning.
For some reason, she
started to feel woozy, and the face of one, Cadet Ian Carter from the
Naval Academy, was in her line of sight. Noticing his face, she paled
as she passed out. Ian Carter had a smug look on his face, to him
this was just another conquest but to Mathilda Grace Rabb it was
going to be anything but lousy.
Next morning
Mattie
woke up like she had a spike and a hammer in her head. Every time she
moved it, it made her nauseous. Closing her eyes Mattie remembered
what happened, it was like a dream but not. The realization of what
happened, was turning her stomach into knots. A lone tear escaped
eyes. She, Mathilda Grace Rabb had been raped.
Mattie got up
from the bed slowly considering that she still hurt, and gathered her
clothes. She knew Sturgis Turner and his wife Varese had a small
house not two miles from this dinky motel that she was currently in.
In her condition, she hoped that she could get there without keeling
over and that Sturgis and Varese were home. By the time she got to
the house she was thanking God,who made the universe, that they were
home. Mattie knocked on the door and waited. The door opened and she
just about fell into Sturgis' arms.
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Sturgis
heard the pounding on his door. In his sleep fogged brain, he
wondered who would be up at this hour, never expecting to see Mattie,
in her rumpled state or the fact that she looked like she had been
assaulted.
Seeing Mattie's head move at his acknowledgment of
his questioning eyes. He led her to the sofa while he went in to get
Varese, then moved to make a very difficult phone call to his best
friend, who was presently on leave from being CAG on the Henry for
six months. This news was going to devastate him.
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Harm was getting worried. Mattie should've been home last
night at the curfew that they had set 3 years ago. It wasn't like
her. Mattie was responsible yes, but from the moment she said that
was going out with Andrea Martin, he knew that there was going to be
trouble.
His pacing stopped when the phone rang. Harm went to
the phone, knowing in his gut something was wrong.
“Rabb”
“Harm, this is Sturgis.”
“Hey
Sturg, what's up?” Harm answered feeling a bit relieved.
“Mattie showed up at our house this morning. She needs
to see a doctor Harm. Varese and I are going to meet you at
Bethesda.”
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As Sturgis was speaking,
that awful feeling was coming back, his gut was churning. “I'll
meet you there.” He hung up. He needed to call Mac at JAG and
let her know. When Harm informed Mac she told him that she was going
to meet him there.
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After getting off the
phone, Sturgis got Varese and Mattie in the car. Sturgis was going to
explain what the doctor was going to do but got cut off when Mattie
told him “I know” in a soft but terrified voice.
Once
they reached Bethesda, Sturgis had Varese took Mattie in while he met
Harm in the visitors lounge.
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Varese walked
Mattie into the emergency room. She knew Mattie was about to keel
over from her legs being weak.
“I need help over here.”
Varese said to the nurse that came over. Then she had a hard time
holding her up when Mattie's legs couldn't hold her any longer. “My
husband Captain Sturgis Turner, who is in the visitors lounge is
waiting for her father, thinks that she,” glancing at Mattie,
“has been raped.”
“I think I was lightly
drugged, since I can only remember bits and pieces of what happened.”
Varese heard Mattie say in a strained voice.
“Ok, let's
get you in an exam room and take a look.” The nurse said in a
kind voice.
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Lieutenant Commander Jo Ann Lee
was the best ER nurse at Bethesda because she took in everything that
was around her. She noticed the ladies walk into the ER, one holding
up the other. She went over to them and they explained what happened.
Jo Ann turned to her attention toward one of the best
students and interns for doctorship that she had ever worked with
Cassie Frasier. “ I need a rape kit and I need for you tell the
father once he gets here that I would like to speak to him. Also,
call Abby Scioto at NCIS, I want the best for this case.” Then
she turned back to her patient as Cassie walked out.
“I
am going to let your friend stay because what I have to do will
actually feel like being violated again but I need to get the
evidence to get this jerk.”
Nodding, Mattie said,
“Thanks for telling me.”
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Everyone
in the hospital knew that Jo Ann Lee only used the best, that is why
Lieutenant Cassie Frasier enjoyed working with her. She reminded
Cassie of her late mom, Janet Frasier.
Cassie turned out into
the hallway that led to the front desk. Upon getting there, she
picked up the phone and dialed the number that she needed.
“NCIS
switchboard.”
“Please patch me through to Abby
Scioto, this is Lieutenant Cassie Frasier at Bethesda.” She
waited while she was patched through.
“This is Abby,
you are on the air.”
“This is Lieutenant Cassie
Frasier from Bethesda Naval Hospital. Abby, Lieutenant Commander Jo
Ann Lee would like you to come to Bethesda and bring agents with
you.”
“Cassie, was it another rape?” Abby
questioned.
“Yes, and it was an Admirals daughter this
time.”
“Ok, I'll let Gibbs know. We will be there
in about 20 to 30 minutes.”
“See you then Abs.”
Then they both disconnected the call.
Cassie took a deep
breath, she knew after looking at the name in the computer, that she
had better warn her father. As she walked to the waiting area she
remembered the rumors, if rumors could be true, that Rabb and Gibbs
would clash big time.
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As Sturgis got off the
phone with the director of NCIS, he noticed a Lieutenant heading over
to Harm and Mac. She had slight auburn hair with green eyes. When
Sturgis reached the pair, he noticed the protectiveness that Mac had
always talked about. He couldn't fault Harm one bit for being
protective, he would be in the same boat, if it was his daughter
going through this.
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As Lieutenant Cassie
Frasier approached the parents she could tell that they were
concerned. She noticed that they saw her, then she noticed the stars
on Mac's shoulders and came to attention.
“General
Mackenzie”
“At ease Lieutenant. This is my
husband Admiral Harmon Rabb. What can you tell us?”
“What
Captain Turner informed you ma'am. We are doing a test for rape as we
speak. Lieutenant Commander Lee will give you the full diagnoses once
she is finished. Also, I wanted to inform you that NCIS is sending
Gibbs and his team including Abby Scioto who will be doing forensics
on this case. Lieutenant Commander Lee trusts her to find the truth.”
“Thank you lieutenant.” Mac replied.
“You
are welcome, ma'am, sir” Cassie replied and left.
Cassie
noticed as she was leaving that the Admiral was angry as all get out.
She had seen enough of angry faces from her 'uncles' to know that the
Admiral wanted 'revenge', as 'Uncle Teal'c' would put it, toward
Mattie and her person who assaulted her.
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In the
emergency room Ziva was questioning Mattie while the rest of the team
hit the motel that Mattie was at, at the time of the incident. When
the team got to the room, it was exactly like Mattie described.
“Tony bag and tag, McGee take photos. I'm going to find
out who this person is.” Gibbs almost growled.
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Ziva introduced herself to Mattie while the doctor was
explaining what happened to her parents. Ziva wanted to record
everything that Mattie remembered. She also found it odd that a young
adult such as Mattie could remember so much. That is until she met
Admiral and General Rabb.
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After Ziva got the
information from Mattie, she headed toward the lobby. Once she
arrived at the lobby, she noticed that the doctor was still with the
parents. Ziva decided to ask Captain Sturgis Turner a few questions
that she had on her mind, so she approached Sturgis and introduced
herself.
“Excuse me, I'm Officer Ziva David from NCIS,
may I ask you a couple of questions?”
“Sure,”
replied Sturgis with a kind voice.
“Why did Ms Rabb
come to you?”
Even though this was a serious situation
Sturgis chuckled, “ Do you see Admiral Rabb and how agitated he
is right now?”
Ziva looked at the pair, “Yes.”
“Out of all the buddies that Harm has had over the
years besides his wife, I am the calm one. Harm, Admiral Rabb is very
protective and will want to prosecute who ever did this to Mattie. He
is like a rose bush with thorns. Ham likes to protect his rose and
rose bud. What I am trying to say is this, Harm will want to make
sure that the person who did this will be hurt by the court of the
law, so that he can continue protecting his family or in this case
his roses.”
“Nice analogy son.” Reverend
Matthew Turner replied. He was impressed with his son on so many
levels but this analogy was right on the money where Harm was
concerned. Harm Sr. was the same way.
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Harm
was having a hard time hearing that his daughter was sexually
assaulted and the person who did this to her was still out there.
Harm was glad that Mac was there because he didn't know if he could
stay objective and not go off the deep end with his emotions right
now.
Harm and Mac were thinking the same thing, “Who
would take Mattie's innocence away from her?”
Twenty
Four Hours Later
Abby was glad that Gibbs had left a
communication device with her. She called Ziva.
“Ziva,
I have a hit. Get a hold of Gibbs and let him know that the person
who did this is Cadet Ian Carter USN. His DNA matches what we got
from Mathilda and what was in the data base.”
“Thanks
Abby, I'll let him know.” Ziva said with a sigh. This case was
getting to her. She then turned her phone to a different frequency
because of it being a hospital.
“.....Abby has the name
of the guy who assaulted Ms. Rabb.....Ian Carter cadet at the Naval
Academy...Yeah, I'll tell them....” Then clicked her phone her
phone shut.
Harm was sitting with Mac but right now he was
standing close to the NCIS Special Agent.
When Ziva turned around
she found a 6'4” Admiral looking at her with the 'i want
answers' look. She recognized the look because Gibbs had the same
look for everyone on his team. Ziva glanced at Mac. Mac seeing the
look joined them.
“This is an on-going investigation
you two know that, right?”
Both Harm and Mac nodded.
Ziva nodded her head, then continued, “We have
established that the guy who assaulted your daughter is USN cadet Ian
Carter. Does Mattie and Ian know each other?”
“Yes,
they do, “ Mac answered with a sigh, “Andrea Martin is
her best friend. Ian amd Anderea have been going out a few weeks.
Mattie as been trying to get Andrea away from Ian. Apparently he has
'roman hands and russian fingers' even to the new plebes at the
Academy. Ian is the nephew of a Colonel in the Air Force. That much
Mattie has told me.”
Ziva had an understanding look on
her face. She was glad that Tony explained that American phrase just
last week.
During the conversation with Mac and Ziva, Harm's
facial expression had changed from wanting information to wanting to
tear USN cadet Ian Carter limb from limb but his training as a
military officer took over and he swallowed the urge.
In a
low voice that broked no argument, “I want to join the
investigation.”
Just then Gibbs, McGee and Tony entered
the ER waiting room. “You know that you can't help, Rabb.”
Harm's look was stormy, “I can get you into the Naval
Academy without resistance. You have the reigns Gibbs, I am only
along for the ride.”
“Ok,” Gibbs gave in
which was rare, “but ONE slip up and you'll be standing down.”
“Agreed.” Harm stated. He liked this arrangement
because now he was in the loop, and able to protect Mattie if it came
to that.
Mac put a hand on Harm's and looked at him, “Are
you sure?”
Harm lightly kissed her on top of her head
and said, “I'm sure. I need to protect my flowers.”
Mac
smiled at that and let him go.
As Gibbs, his team, and one
stormy Admiral left the building, Mac turned back to Officer David
and asked, “Are you through done questioning Mattie?”
“Yes, I am. If Mattie remembers anymore please contact
me at NCIS Headquarters.” Ziva answered. She had seen Admiral
Rabbs face. It was a thundercloud ready to explode.
Mac
turned back to the waiting area to inform Sturgis and Reverend Turner
that she was going to relieve Vareese and that they could go home.
Sturgis and Matthew Turner told her to take care and that they would
talk to her later.
Mac entered the ER area after finding out
where Mattie was. As she got to the room, she saw Mattie curled up in
a ball, crying quietly while Vareese was holding her hand.
Mac
touched Vareese on the shoulder to let her know that she was there
and that she would take over.
Mac reached for Mattie's hand,
Vareese stopped her and told her to wait a minute. Vareese wanted to
let Mattie know that she was leaving and that Mac was here. They both
got a slight nod from Mattie, that was the only thing that she did.
Mac was wondering if Harm, Gibbs, and his team were having any luck.
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Gibbs, Tony, McGee and Ziva with Admiral
Rabb were escorted to the commandments office first, but on the way
there, they heard snippets of what the cadets were saying, it was all
about their suspect Cadet Ian Carter.
When they went into the
Commandments office they introduced themselves to Captain Jack
Keeter.
Harm gestured with his hand toward Gibbs, who asked
in a brisk tone, “We need to speak with Cadeet Ian Carter at
NCIS Headquarters concerning an assault charge.”
Keeter
looked at Harm and knew the rumors on this case were true. His
'goddaughter' was assaulted by one of his own students. “Do you
have a warrant to go through his belongings?”
McGee
handed him the warrant to go through Ian's room.
“Ok,”
Keeter said as looked at the warrant in his hands. Then picked up the
phone and asked his secretary to page Cadet Ian Carter to the
commandments office.
“I need Agent DiNozzo to go
through his room.”
Keeter nodded
“I'm on
it.” DiNozzo stated and with instructions headed to the Cadets
room.
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After seeing and photographing
everything, Tony met up with Gibbs, McGee and Admiral Rabb on the way
out of the building. Noticing that they had Ian Carter in custody.
Tony raised an eyebrow at Gibbs and then looked at McGee.
“He
confessed to the whole thing and according to Admiral Rabb will be
prosecuted under US Military Code of Justice for unbecoming a cadet,
assault on a officer, to name a couple of things that are on his list
of charges.”
Tony nodded and said, “I have proof
of his ring of women who have been assaulted that are currently here
at the Academy or have graduated since then.”
“Good
job DiNozzo,” said Gibbs with a slight smirk. Then they all got
in the car and headed for headquarters.
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After
being at NCIS headquarters for well over 4 hours, Harm was now back
in his car headed back to Bethesda. He wanted to let Mac and
especially Mattie know that they had caught the guy. When Harm
arrived at Bethesda he was informed that Mattie was taken to a room
for overnight observation. Harm went directly to the room noticing
that Mattie was sleeping motioned Mac out of the room.
When
Mac went into Harm's arms and hugged him she said, “Thanks Harm
for taking care of us.”
“Your welcome. We are all
going to be ok Mac.” Harm said with all the love of a husband
and father.
Near Future
Everyone of
the Rabb family were going to be Ok.
After the trial of Ian
Carter, Mattie was able to go back to work. She was working with Jack
O'Neill as his secretary but was also able to talk to Ian's aunt, and
was reassured that everything with Ian will be taken care of after
the trial.
Mattie met John O'Neill just a few short months
after returning to work. They started going out, and Mattie was able
to explain everything to him, and have him understand, which was a
wonderful thing.
It was nice for Mattie that Harm and John
were able to get along.
Harm knew that Mattie was going to be
taken care of and had no qualms about John taking over her care. They
were married looking out over the Atlantic right around Christmas
time. It was beautiful. Harm glanced at Mattie while she was dancing
with her new husband and noticed that she had blossomed into the most
beautiful rose he had ever seen. He hoped his rose bud turned flower
would have not have many thorns in life but with tender loving care
there will be few.
The End