AboutNancy Pratt Expertise My main area of expertise is the character of Admiral A. J. Chegwidden portrayed by actor John M. Jackson. I created and maintain "The Admiral Fact Book," which covers all information known about the Admiral so far from the show. However, I have watched JAG since the first episode and been involved in on-line JAG Fandom for several years and believe I can answer most general questions about the show.
Experience I run the John M. Jackson Admiration Society, the unofficial fan club of actor John M. Jackson, and maintain its website. I also was involved in putting on the first ever JAG Convention and then went on to found the JAGFanFest - both west and east coast events. I have met almost all the actors as well as many of the writers, directors, and production staff. I occasionally write JAG fanfic, and I am the editor of The Jackson Journal, the on-line newsletter of the JMJAS.
Question What happens to Mattie (Hallie Hirsh)after her plane accident? Does she recover? Does Harm become her legal guardian again? Does her father revert back to drinking?
Answer Hi Bob,
My apologies for not answering this promptly. I got the notice, but it came in at a time when I was really busy, so it got buried in my inbox, and I forgot about it until I was cleaning stuff out today. Again, so sorry!
Anyway, we never find out what happens to Mattie. It was something that bothered many fans - there is never any real discussion about what is going to happen to her. As I recall, there was some small hint that Mattie's father might actually step up to the plate and take care of her, but most fans assumed Harm would take her to London with him and arrange for her care while he was working. As of the time the series ended, she had not recovered, and it was unknown whether she would recover. It was almost as if the writers forgot about her.
I wish I could be more help, but they really dropped the ball on her at the end.
