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Date Posted: 16:53:09 02/20/03 Thu
Author: Dancer
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In a nutshell --
In reply to: - 's message, "season three: Impact, November 18, 1997" on 21:46:50 06/16/02 Sun

What It's About --

Harm and Bud investigate the fatal mid-air collision of a Marine helicopter with an unknown flying object. Meanwhile back in Washington, Mac considers her future with JAG and with Dalton Lowne.

Reasons to Watch � Harm in khakis, Bud being adorable and a nifty guest appearance by Randolph Mantooth as a Marine CO. We also get to see a slightly different, dazzled view of Major Sarah MacKenzie.

Reasons to Tape � This episode marks the introduction of the ever-evil Clark Palmer into the JAG universe. If you ever wondered where he came from, this is the place. There is also a rather nifty chase sequence at the end with Harm at his "fighting the forces of evil" best. For shippers, this is a must-see. The episode marks a major turning point in Mac's relationship with Dalton � and, therefore, with Harm. The final scene is a classic, which has spawned its share of debates over just what she meant with that line about "Tomcats." I love it.

In the grand scheme of things, although their main plots differ, I have always felt that "Impact" should be considered a two-parter along with "People v. Rabb" which followed.
The "A" story about the helo crash investigation is fun, thanks to Bud, and not as predictable as you might think. But, it's the "B" story that continues on � and in some ways, continues on to this day. This ep is one of my favorites. Don't miss it.

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Dancer- What exactly were the views on what the Tomcat line meant? (NT) -- KAL, 20:00:19 02/21/03 Fri
- KAL - inside, please -- Dancer, 02:14:52 02/25/03 Tue
  - Dancer - Thanks for discussing this! It does make sense :) Being the true blue shipper, I think, even then, there was a strong bond between them that went beyond friendship but that neither dared to recognize or was even aware of. I agree Mac and Harm were both sad. I loved that last scene between them. I think Harm may have been jealous over Dalton for materialistic reasons but also because he had Mac. (NT) -- KAL, 21:44:56 02/26/03 Wed
Thank you Dancer. I'm going to find my tape and watch this. If I recall the look on Harm's face was one of deep sadness. Of course he was sad his dear friend and partner in many escapades was leaving. I don't think love was on his mind at the time. But attraction and deep friendship is actually what romantic love is all about. And the "It's no Tomcat" was an almost blatant comment that Mac preferred Harm. She's hardly be talking about the vehicles...LOL. (NT) -- Cece..I'm so glad you did this Dancer. Now I can't wait to watch it again., 10:19:03 02/27/03 Thu