JAG (1995–2005): Season 8, Episode 11 - All Ye Faithful - full transcript

Good timing, Admiral.

COD's within minutes, sir.

No, no.

Lose the propriety, Harm.

I'm retired... For
good this time.

Right. We'll see.

Fleet JAG's cool with the new
Atlantic Command Structure?

Well, they'll adjust.

How'd you make out?

It was quite an
impressive presentation.

Thank you, CAG.



Let me walk you out.

I've had my quarrels
with Beltway bandits, sir,

but you bring a level
of battle experience

that encourages confidence.

Oh, thank you, CAG.

I'll pass your kind words on

to the CEO of my company.

I regret never
having flown with you.

Well, your regrets
should be saved

for this man's
father, who I flew with

and if you want a taste
of what that was like

you can fly with
Commander Rabb yourself.

I'm familiar with the Commander.

It was a pleasure, sir.



That man doesn't like you.

Yeah.

After knowing me for one minute.

Well, that's all
the time I needed.

Let's get out of here.

So!

Will this be your first
Christmas Eve aboard ship?

You were right.

The last C-Two of the day.

Looks like we'll be hanging

our stockings from our racks.

I have to get back, sir.

Bud and Harriet are hosting
a Christmas Eve party.

So is my sister, but that
doesn't make it possible.

Well, there is a Plan B.

And what is that?

A design for a raft?

No, it's today's flight schedule

and...

an F-14 is to be returned
to Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Hmm.

I so appreciate
this opportunity, sir.

Opportunity's
ours, Petty Officer.

We appreciate
what you did for Bud.

Ma'am, sir, I didn't do anything

anyone in this office
wouldn't have done.

Which is why the colonel didn't
waste any time letting me know

that you were up for orders.

You belong here.

Yes, sir.

Staff's been informed.

Introduce yourself around.

I believe everyone is here,
except for Minetti and Rabb

who were TAD on assignment.

Let's see, Tiner
has your security ID

and your presence is expected

at the Roberts' house
for dinner this evening.

Aye, aye, sir.

When shall I assume
my duties, sir?

Consider them assumed.

I hate to dump this on you

on your first day
back from sea duty,

but we have a
little bit of a crisis.

Aye, sir.

At your pleasure, Admiral.

Actually, in this case

it would be the Colonel's.

Sir?

SECNAV approved a visit

by three Kuwaiti attorneys
wanting to observe

our military justice system.

I was told February.

They heard something else.

They're arriving early?

Their plane just landed.

Sir, it's Christmas Eve.

They don't observe
the holiday, Colonel.

I'm a drummer, sir,
I practice at night.

Have you had complaints
from your neighbors?

We thought they were resolved.

Then this morning a crew arrives

without warning, starts loading

our belongings onto a truck.

So, where's the truck now?

At Base Security, sir.

Did you report your eviction
to Base Legal Assistance?

They closed yesterday
for the holiday.

I didn't know where
else to turn, sir.

We'll work it out, Corporal.

So, how far along are you?

I'm due tomorrow.

Now, why, sir, would we want

to give up Christmas
in the States?

We have 12 reasons,
all of them named Jack.

I'm afraid alcohol ain't
gonna cut it, Admiral.

Throw in some Wizards tickets

and we having a conversation.

Can't do.

Then enjoy Miracle
on 34th Street.

I heard the galley's

serving red-and-green popcorn.

Do either of you have
friends and family to visit?

We're West Coast
boys, Commander.

Then how about a
simple good deed?

Yeah, we take your seats

and you take the spirit
of Christmas to heart.

It's so tempting, sir.

And I'll introduce
you to Jennifer Lopez.

This is something you
can do, Commander?

I've known her since '96.

I see her twice a year.

We'd hold you to it, sir.

Soon as you get
in port, I'll set it up.

All right, sir.

Take your request to the CAG.

Got him.

He said Jennifer Lopez, right?

You see Jennifer
Lopez twice a year?

Every time I get
my teeth cleaned.

She's my dental hygienist.

I'm sorry, I did not
understand what you said.

Please repeat your
account number.

Three-one-five-six-
three-seven-nine-zero-two.

Your balance is $16.11.

What are you talking about?

To return to the main
menu, say "main."

There should be
over $1,500 in here.

Invalid command.

No!

Good-bye.

Oh!

What's going on?

I just thought that they
were late crediting our pay,

but there's got to
be something hinky

with the direct-deposit system.

That's three weeks now

and we don't have
food for tonight

and we hit the limit on
our credit cards yesterday.

But we have Rice Krispies.

Thanks, buddy.

Hey, stop playing with that.

You'll shoot your eye out.

How many people you guys having?

Eleven.

I could pitch in
like 20 bucks or so.

Thanks, Mikey, but that
wouldn't even cover the wine.

How about asking
Dad? He could help.

He's worse off than we are.

Look, Harriet, I
think you and I,

we're going to have to go down

to the disbursing office

and we're going to
have to leave now.

Oh, honey, no.
No, no, no. Don't eat

any of that...
It's five days old.

Uh, Mikey, could you
watch little A.J. for us?

Yeah, of course.

Go.

Falls Church, Virginia.

And Admiral Boone
will be my RIO, sir.

Gaudino and Suttles are
already scheduled, Commander.

Well, they've agreed

to give up the flight, Captain.

Well, they're not in
a position to do so.

The plane's loaded with
a thousand extra pounds

of upgraded electronics.

She's test-complete

on our cats to determine
minimum speed.

Is she air-worthy, CAG?

Yes, sir, but I prefer she
be manned by somebody

familiar with her
eccentricities.

Well, between us, we've
logged more flight time

than anyone on this air wing.

And if the commander hadn't
dumped a $40-million aircraft

into the Atlantic last year,

I would be satisfied
with that answer, sir.

A mishap review board
cleared me of pilot error, Captain.

I read the report.

Don't agree.

The aircraft had taken
a hard landing, CAG.

And she was in flying condition

at the time she left the deck.

Well, you weren't sitting in
his seat at the time, CAG.

I was a week earlier, sir.

The plane was my ride.

I was waiting for her
at Pax River at the time.

I checked with the car
rental company, ma'am.

The Kuwaitis just
picked up their vehicle.

They should be
here in a half an hour.

Great.

Am I disturbing you, ma'am?

No, no.

It-it's fine.

Commander Rabb gave
me this gift before he left.

I just opened it.

It was taken in Afghanistan.

That's a great photo, Ma'am.

Yeah. The thing is, I
gave him a picture frame

the exact same size.

Excuse me, Colonel.

I've got your ID, Petty Officer.

Thank you.

If you come with me, I
can show you how to use it.

I think I got it.

I present it to the
guard... he lets me in.

Very good.

You enjoy your day.

I will.

Colonel.

Welcome aboard,

Petty Officer.

Good to be here, sir.

Lieutenant Colonel Mackenzie,

this is Corporal Joseph Tenney

and his wife, Mary.

Hi. Hi.

Mrs. Tenney's a
bit uncomfortable.

I was wondering if we
could set them up somewhere

while I deal with
their situation.

Absolutely, sir.

Thank you.

Where might that be, ma'am?

My office.

Got a fire in the fireplace

and a nice soft chair.

Well, thank you, Admiral.

It's very kind of you, sir.

My pleasure.

Right this way, Coates.

Yes, sir.

Follow me, please.

Thank you, sir.

You sure they won't
be an imposition, sir?

No, I'm not.

The inspector general
is on his way to the ship

for a surprise visit.

He wants to question my pilots,

see if they're battle-ready.

That makes you eligible

for the Lakehurst
run, Commander.

Yes, sir.

I prefer it would

be you, Admiral, but you're

no longer cleared
to fly front seat.

You have nothing
to worry about, CAG.

Enjoy your holidays.

CAG, about your aircraft...

No soft-focus
moments, Commander.

I will not allow
you to undermine

a perfectly valid
level of resentment.

You get her up
and bring her down.

Yes, sir.

And if you do anything

other than fly to your
established destination...

I will personally see to it
that your wings are yanked.

Understood, sir.

Must be a hiccup at DEFAS.

But neither of us
have been paid.

It's freezing in here.

Heat's been off for two days.

So, Roberts...

your story's simple.

The more you transfer,
the more you increase

your chances of getting
lost in the system.

I-I didn't plan it that way.

So, this is it for you, huh?

What do you mean?

Well, I assume you're
not returning to duty.

You assume wrong.

I'm waiting for a hearing date

from the Physical
Evaluation Board.

Why would they take you back

when they can fill
both your shoes?

This is beside the point.

We have no money in our account.

Oh?

You have $14.

I thought we had $16.

I'll cover the two if it
means that much to you.

Please put that away.

Lieutenant, this
is not our glitch.

Then why haven't I been paid?

You made out a
mortgage allotment?

Well, the dispersing
clerk handling this

could have entered it wrong

and stopped the money

from leaving your
account altogether.

What?

The good news is

there's probably a tidy sum

spinning around in there.

Can we access that?

No.

Cleveland's snowbound.

Office didn't even open today.

Look, um...

we need to shop for food.

We have 11 guests

coming tonight.

Sorry.

We came to you for
help, Warrant Officer.

I don't understand
your attitude.

Then let me clarify.

If you were enlisted and
this were about survival,

I'd get into it.

But excuse me for
not feeling sorry for you

because you're worried
about looking like bad hosts.

And if you cared so much
about your guests, why the hell

did you wait till the last
minute to pull it together?

Shut up!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm not feeling well.

Look, let's just forget
about all of this, okay?

Tell me how I can get

an emergency advance
on our back pay.

You'll have to go to Navy
and Marine Corps relief for that.

I assume they're
still in the building?

Moved to Bethesda.

Well, what do
you think, Harriet?

Harriet?

Corporal Tenney's
C.O. ordered him

to cease practicing the
drums in his quarters.

When he received
another complaint,

he warned him again.

Third time, he initiated
the eviction order.

The Corporal apparently
misunderstood, sir.

He tells me his
neighbors accepted

a late afternoon
practice schedule.

He must have assumed
the C.O. was aware of this.

That would be two incorrect
assumptions, Commander.

General, Corporal
Tenney doesn't strike me

as irresponsible or stupid.

I think this was
just a mix-up, sir.

Does the Corporal have a family?

The birth of his first
child is imminent, sir.

All right, I'll take care of it.

I'll put a call into
the Hostess House.

They can provide temporary
shelter in the meantime.

Excellent. Thank you, sir.

And give the Corporal
this phone number... 555...

0174.

That another agency, sir?

My son's apartment.

Perhaps the Corporal
can teach his band

how to hold a beat.

You okay?

Don't ever mention

the words chow fun to me again.

You're still nauseous, huh?

Okay, let's sit you down
right here, okay, honey?

What's the matter with him?

Why won't he help us?

I hope the ghost of Jacob Marley

drops chains on your foot.

Whoa, whoa, hey, hey, stay calm.

I think you have

food poisoning.

We need to go to the hospital.

I can't drive.

And you're going to
have to wait till I'm up to it.

Not necessarily.

Is everything okay?

Mrs. Tenney went into labor.

Excuse me, sir.

Is she all right?

She's going to be
fine, Commander.

I assume someone
called an ambulance.

MacKENZIE: It's on its way.

Does anyone here
know how to do this?

The Admiral.

He delivered little
A.J. in this room.

Well, where is he?

Commander.

Meet, uh... Jason?

Jason.

Jason Tenney.

Shh.

Radar standby.

Roll SAS off.

Pitch trim set for catapult.

Pitch trim set.

Wing sweep auto.

Check.

Engine instruments normal.

Check.

List complete.

You know the last time

we were in a 14
together, Admiral

I was in the backseat.

Damn it, Harm, I'm a civilian.

Just so you know...

the CAG's aircraft
was a bucket of bolts.

Well, we'll stay away
from weather in any case.

My breast stroke sucks.

Honey, please slow down.

I'm sorry.

Lead foot.

Actually a
composite plastic foot.

Is this dangerous?

You know what?
It doesn't really feel

that much different.

The sensation's just a
little bit higher up in my leg.

Careful of this
intersection up here.

I see it.

I'll shut up now.

Must feel good to be
in control for a change.

How are you feeling?

Sick...

but safe.

Kohler, fax this over to...

Where is everyone?

We have never secured
early for the Christmas holiday!

Who authorized this?!

Marley?

Your vitals are fine.

I don't feel fine.

Whatever it is, it
doesn't seem critical.

There's a lot
going on right now.

It may be a while.

Please, she's been
like this for hours.

All right, let me see
if I can grab someone

to take a quick look.

Thank you.

This whole year's
been a disaster.

The year's not over.

Oh, great, maybe
it could get worse.

Harriet, hey.

It's Christmas Eve.

Have some faith.

In what?

You can start with me.

Ho, ho, ho.

Cloud deck moving
up from the south.

Looks solid.

We'll beat it.

This is Patuxent
Approach Control on guard.

Requesting that
all military aircraft

in the vicinity of this station

contact us immediately.

Patuxent Approach.
This is Navy Jet 4-3-8-6.

50 miles east, en route,
Coral Sea to Lakehurst.

Got you on my scope, 4-3-8-6.

We have a Marine
C-130 inbound to us.

They're caught in the soup

with a navigation
system failure.

Looking for someone to
render airborne assistance.

Patuxent Approach.
We're on a priority schedule.

Additional aircraft in the area?

No other takers.

Currently scrambling
aircraft from Dover.

Patuxent Approach. How
far away are your jets?

You're a lot closer, 4-3-8-6.

Understood.

I take it you're not concerned

about the CAG's warning?

You think he meant it?

I do.

You're suggesting we
defer to the Dover jets?

You're in command.

But they're too far away.

I would concur.

So we're on the same page, then?

Just make it one
worthy of your biography.

What are the vectors,
Patuxent Approach?

We're your lead bird.

Patuxent Approach to 4-3-8-6.

The airplane in
distress is 2-5-9-2.

Last known position was
holding at the initial approach fix.

Patuxent Control, this
is 4-3-8-6 at your service.

4-3-8-6, come left
to a heading of 2-7-3.

Descend to 3,000.

Out of flight level
3-3-0 for 3,000.

Screen defrost.

Set and ready.

What makes you think
it's food poisoning?

I ate leftover Chinese
food this morning

and I've been
throwing up ever since.

You don't have a fever.

Are you experiencing
any diarrhea?

I'm sorry.

I've just never had
Santa Claus ask me

that question before.

I'm Dr. Kubota.

I was on my way up
to the pediatric ward

for a Christmas party. Shh.

We really appreciate

you looking in on us, Doctor.

The answer to
that question is no.

Then it isn't food poisoning.

Are you sure?

Sorry. Just checking it twice.

Um, I had a urinary
tract infection

and I got sick like this.

Your nurse took a sample.

We do that routinely
with nauseous patients.

No, I'd rule that out.

Are you saying that
you don't know what it is?

Oh, I know what it is.

I just don't know whether
you're prepared to hear it.

Is it serious?

Coates, hospital called.

Their ambulance is disabled.

Skidded on an icy patch.

You're kidding.

What do they expect us to do?

Wait until they
dispatch another one.

Have you seen the Admiral? No.

Mrs. Tenney needs some privacy.

Yes, ma'am.

Yeah? Colonel...

I picked up an E-mail
from Commander Rabb.

He wants you to tell
Lieutenant Roberts

that he's landing in
Lakehurst, New Jersey,

and may be late for dinner.

Why not Pax River?

The Commander and Admiral
Boone are bringing in a Tomcat, ma'am.

Is this a problem, ma'am?

It is if we don't have aspirin.

Admiral, the Kuwaitis
are on the phone, sir.

They're lost.

Line two, sir.

A.J. Chegwidden.

Well, sir, if you calm
down, I can help you

and get you out of there.

Women? What kind of women?

Solicitous? Oh.

Well, sir, they have
the right to wear

as little clothing as they want.

If you get out a pencil, I
can get you out of there

and pointed in
the right direction.

Patuxent Approach,
this is 4-3-8-6.

Contact 2.5 miles,
bearing 2-7-1.

That's your contact
4-3-8-6. Over.

Got it.

20 degrees left, 20 miles.

4-3-8-6 Judy. Break, break.

Marine 2-5-9-2, this
is 4-3-8-6 on guard.

4-3-8-6, this is 2-5-9-2.

We read you loud and clear.

At 2,000 feet,

our heading is
1-3-0. Speed 1-9-0.

2-5-9-2, we have you on radar.

We're joining up
from your port quarter.

Maintain present
course and speed.

Wilco.

100 knots overtake.

Roger.

What does it say?

I-I can't hear you.

You have to speak up.

That's it. Take that exit.

Corporal, ma'am,
maybe these will help.

I was going to give them
to my brother's twins,

but I can always pick up
two more on my way home.

That's very sweet of you.

What?

No! No, no, you're very close.

The large brick building
on the right-hand side.

There's a guard gate out there.

No, the right side.

Look for a radio
tower on the roof.

There it is.

Finally.

I see it.

Patuxent Approach,

this is 4-3-8-6

2 1/2 miles in trail,
50 knots overtake.

Do you have them
in sight, 4-3-8-6?

No joy, Patuxent Approach.

Check your T-C-S display.

We do have IR contact
along with our radar lock on.

Permission to descend to 2,200.

Unable to clear
you to that altitude

without visual contact, 4-3-8-6.

This is 2-5-9-2.

We could turn the porch
lights on for our visitors.

Appreciate the
hospitality, 2-5-9-2.

All exterior lights full bright.

Nothing.

Can you get me within 200 feet?

Not without violating FAA regs.

We're on separate flight plans.

Trust me?

How many people you
plan to piss off today?

Ha! Everyone but you.

It's a bit musty,

but it'll help keep
our new mother warm.

Thanks, Tiner. I'm
sure she'll appreciate it.

Good. Oh, and, uh...

found this in my
desk. For the baby.

Thought it'd be
good for teething.

It's wrapped so it's sanitary.

Tiner, have you ever been
around a newborn before?

No. My sister-in-law
wouldn't let me get near hers.

They have a hard time seeing

and they're about six months old

before teething
is even an issue.

Good to know.

Patuxent Approach

I'm able to make
safe rendezvous.

Will accept full
responsibility. Out.

Come left two degrees,
slow to 190 and ease down

to 2,200.

Keep her steady, 2-5-9-2.

We're coming in.

Admiral, Commander,
please say hello

to Mr. Ghazzawi, Hoshan, Touban.

Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you.

Pleasure.

Sorry for your
difficulties getting here,

but I'm glad you made it.

We thank you for
your able assistance.

I understand you're here
to observe our system.

With great anticipation.

Welcome.

Well, we have a
full itinerary planned.

We'll start on Thursday.

We're looking forward to it.

We advise our
military on legal matters

and with everything
going on so close to us,

we believe this visit to
be of great importance.

Yes, not only to the
interests of our country,

but to the future of
our region in general.

We're not normally a natal unit,

but we seem to do okay.

The corporal and his
wife had a housing problem

and then had a baby.

What a blessing
has come upon you.

Congratulations.

We appreciate it. Thank you.

Will you accept gifts
for your new child?

I don't know. I...

We weren't prepared,

but we would like
to offer something.

We'd be honored.

This is very generous.

I bought this
incense at the airport,

but it smells heavenly.

Bless you.

I own 16 apartment
buildings in the metro area.

Is a view important to you?

Please.

That'd be amazing.

We could not have been
welcomed in a better way.

The birth of a child
is a great omen...

A sign that peace on Earth rests

with those who rest peacefully.

Overtake 40 knots,

range a mile and a half.

Pulling back on the power.

35 knots, one mile.

30, 1,500 feet.

What the...?!

Collision!

Elevator's been hit.

Do you have control?

I repeat: do you have control?

Nose is still oscillating.

I'm going to shut
down the stab systems.

Wait!

She's dampening down.

Everything's normal up front.

Okay back here.

Better call them.

2-5-9-2, you all right?

I have a bit of a cold, 4-3-8-6.

Didn't know you cared.

Are you damaged, 2-5-9-2?

From what?

We're under the impression

we hit you.

That would be negative, 4-3-8-6.

This is Patuxent Approach.

You're both on my screen.

No collision observed.

Then what the hell was that?

Aerology informs us they lost
contact with a weather balloon

four and a half minutes ago.

I think you found
it for them, 4-3-8-6.

Well, tell them we apologize.

Yeah, and that it's
still partly cloudy.

I'm sure they'll
appreciate it, 4-3-8-6.

Where are we, Tom?

200 feet and closing.

I still don't see them.

You can't descend any further.

Wait a minute.

Now I know how the
three wise men felt.

And why didn't you
tell me this before, son?

I didn't want to get
you involved, Dad,

and I thought maybe
at the last minute

we could pull it off
in the nick of time.

The day didn't go
exactly as it was planned.

Yeah, well... let's
do it at a restaurant.

We'll put it on my card

and you can pay me back
when you get the money.

Do you have enough
room on your card, Dad?

Let's hope.

Are you sure we can even
get reservations at this hour?

At Kosherama.

Deli food on Christmas Eve?

Roberts.

Warrant Officer Scoggins.

You know I'm divorced, right?

Not that I expect
it to surprise you.

Please, come in.

Thanks.

My son chose to
be with his mother

in Buffalo where it's
four degrees above zero,

rather than spend
Christmas with me.

I'm sorry. I don't understand.

That's why I was
such a jerk today.

So you drove all the way
over here to tell us that?

I drove here to drop off
some dinners and appetizers

I ordered from my
favorite restaurant.

Are you serious?

They're in my back
seat. You still need them?

Yes.

If you join us.

I'm glad you asked
because, uh...

I was prepared
to insist on that.

You know what, you're
okay, Warrant Officer.

Just a little lonely, but
thanks for the encouragement.

I couldn't remember how
many guests, so, um...

I brought 13?

Well, there'll be 12
including you, sir.

Actually that'll be fine.

I'm eating for two.

I think there's something
to this baby business.

What do you mean?

Well, this tendency of yours

to encourage
pregnancy and labor.

What do you mean?

Seriously, think of all
the women you know

who fall into that category...

Harriet, Lieutenant
Singer, this woman today.

You think I should
hang out a shingle?

I think you're a facilitator.

You have powers in this area.

Like some Greek
deity? Oh, come on.

You've conveniently
left yourself out.

You're not, are you?

No. No.

But it does give one hope.

2-5-9-2, this is 4-3-8-6.

We're at your nine o'clock.

We're cleared to make an
instrument approach to runway 24

at Pax River.

Tallyho.

Fly wing on us.

What approach speed suits you?

With present cargo,
160 knots is optimum.

What is your cargo anyway?

Toys for Tots, 4-3-8-6.
Annual Christmas Caravan.

We're on a delivery
run to East Coast bases.

Started in Bangor,
on our way to Norfolk.

We'll take the left side
of the runway, 2-5-9-2.

Wilco.

Dirtying up now.

Gear down.

Three in the green.

So Bud asks if it was serious.

And Santa... The doctor.

Yeah, the doctor was
dressed like Santa Claus says

"Yes, your wife is
seriously pregnant."

And we were so shocked,

we didn't know what to say

and he says, "Well,
is that good news?"

And then we just started to cry.

And then he started
laughing and he says

"Next time, I expect
milk and cookies."

You guys, dinner will be ready

in about a half an hour

so just make
yourself comfortable.

Uh, say, how's your piano?

Uh, it's-it's great.

We just had it tuned last week.

Oh, great.

Anybody up for carols?

Uh, I could play some.

Oh, don't be silly.

You sing, I'll play.

Uh, I know most of them.

How about this one?

♪ O come all ye faithful ♪

♪ Joyful and triumphant ♪

♪ O come ye ♪

♪ O come ye to Bethlehem ♪

♪ Come and behold him ♪

♪ Born the king of angels ♪

♪ O come let us adore him ♪

♪ O come let us adore him ♪

♪ O come let us adore him ♪

♪ Christ the Lord ♪

♪ Sing, choirs of angels... ♪

RABB: Hi, this is Harm.

Leave me a message
after the beep.

Hey, not home yet, huh?

Well, we're all here now...

um... except for you.

Still haven't had dinner though,
so... hoping to see you soon.

Assuming everything's okay.

Regret coming here, Admiral?

No.

No, I appreciate your asking me.

I've just never been here

on the actual night
your dad went down.

34 years ago.

Not that you're counting.

Thirty-three.

Sir.

This place...

it's so reverent.

Never been here before.

First time in the
capital, actually.

Have a good holiday.

That's not going to
happen, Commander, but...

I'm glad I'm here anyway.

I'm sorry, sir.

Didn't mean to
seem disrespectful.

Lieutenant Clarence.

Just graduated from Naval
Air Training Command.

Where are your
wings, Lieutenant?

Had to take
emergency leave, sir.

I'll pick them up
when I get back.

Everything all right, son?

An old college friend
is on suicide watch.

But I think he'll be okay.

Well, let me put it this way...

I don't intend for it to
happen any other way.

You have a family member here?

No, sir.

Just paying my respects.

This is retired Admiral
Thomas Boone.

Lieutenant.

I'm Commander Harmon Rabb.

I'm with the JAG Corps.

Sorry you missed your
ceremony, Lieutenant.

What can you do, sir?

Well, I... I can do a
lot more than you think.

You fly, Commander?

Well, that's kind of up
in the air at the moment.

Winging is usually
performed by an admiral, so...

Commander, I
can't let you do this.

Attention, Lieutenant.

Show these to your friend.

He'll be proud of you.

Yes, sir.

What are your goals, son?

The dream is to
be a Blue Angel, sir.

Uh...

Before we eat, I wanted
to say a few words.

I had all the words in my
head before we sat down.

Take your time.

It's... it's been an
interesting year.

It's okay, sweetheart.

I know what I want to say.

First of all...

Merry Christmas, Commander.

Sorry I'm late.

There he is.

Come have a seat, Commander.

Wings?

Oh, I...

well, I'll tell you later.

Carry on.

Yes, sir.

What I wanted to say... was...

God bless us... every one.

Hear, hear.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.