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Date Posted: 21:08:23 02/14/08 Thu
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part 5
20 July 00
JAG Headquarters
A few days later Mac received a telephone call from Grandma Sarah. Harm had called to talk to her. He was going to visit her this weekend. He was going to tell her about his new job. Mac was welcomed to come up and visit. Mac thanked Grandma Sarah for telephoning her.
The next day Mac went up to Grandma Sarah’s farm. Mac spent the night talking with Grandma Sarah. They talked about how they were going to confront Harm and his feelings about her.
22 July 00
Grandma Sarah’s farm
The next morning Harm decided to drive to his grandmother’s farm at 1000 hours. It would give him time to visit with his grandmother before lunch.
They could talk about what was going to happen this weekend. She would help him deal with Sarah marrying Mic. He would also tell her about his new job and where he was living now.
Grandma Sarah would help him get over Sarah. She would know how to help him eased the pain of losing the most wonderful woman he had ever known and loved.
When Mac arrived at Harm’s grandmother’s farm she park her car behind the barn of out sight. She didn’t want to spook Harm before she heard what he had to say.
She would sit in the next room and wait while Grandma Sarah talked to Harm. Grandma Sarah would get Harm to open up and express his true feelings for her.
When Harm arrived at the farm he was greeted by his grandmother with a big hug and kiss. He smiled and told her how happy he was to see her. He proceeded to tell her about his new job.
He loved it. Everyone there knew about him and his exploits as the flying lawyer. They had heard all about his great accomplishments as a hotshot naval aviator as well as a naval lawyer.
What they weren’t aware of was his success rate as a lawyer, over ninety five percent. They were a great bunch of people to work with. He had a wide variety of cases to work on like he did with JAG.
He was also going to do some contract work with the state and federal government. He would probably be down in DC area for a couple days a month. He could visit his friends then.
Mac was listening to Harm talk in the next room. She smiled. She was happy to hear that Harm was adjusting so well to his new life outside the navy. She wanted to see him so much that it hurt, but she would wait until lunch to see him.
She missed him so much. She didn’t like to think about her life without him in it. Mac listen very carefully when Grandma Sarah asked him who he would visit when he went back to DC.
She asked him if he would visit Sarah. She liked Sarah. She was a beautiful girl with a lot of spunk. Sort of reminded her of herself when she was younger.
“Who are you going to see when you go to DC Harm.” asked Grandma Sarah curiously.
“I’ll probably stop in to see Bud and Harriet to see how little Aj is doing. Maybe after some time has past I’ll stop into JAG to see how the Admiral and the gang are doing.” replied Harm.
"How about Sarah? She was your partner for over four years. She is such a lovely young lady. And you love her don’t you?” asked Grandma Sarah.
“I don’t think so grandma.” replied Harm sadly.
Tears began to flow from Mac’s eyes. He didn’t want to see her. He didn’t love her after all. She was such a fool to believe that Harm could possibly love her. She began to cry harder.
“Why not Harm? I thought you said you loved her. Did you know that she’s been looking for you for the last month since you left JAG. You left without talking to her and saying goodbye.
I know you were raised better than that Harmon.” responded Grandma Sarah as she tried to understand her stubborn grandson.
“I couldn’t face her Grandma. I couldn’t say goodbye to her. I love her too much to see the hurt and pain in her eyes knowing that another person she cared about was deserting her.
How could I go and watch the most wonderful woman I have ever known, marry another man? She’s the only woman I have ever love with all my heart and soul.
How can I knowing that if I had a little intestinal fortitude she might be marrying me tomorrow instead of Brumby. It would break my heart to see Mac with another man’s ring on her hand.
I don’t think I could face her knowing I did nothing to prevent it. I don’t think I could work with her all day knowing that she’s going home to Brumby at night.” wailed Harm in great emotional pain.
A smile came slowly across Mac’s face. Tears of sorrow were being replaced with tears of happiness as they began to flow. He does love me after all she cried to herself. Wow!
She had been waiting for a very long time to hear Harm finally say that he loved her and only her. She was so happy that she wanted to run right into the next room and throw her arms around him. But she had to be patient and hear everything. She was finally hearing how he really felt about her.
As Grandma Sarah and Harm continue to talk Grandma Sarah went to the kitchen to start on lunch. She made a nice pasta salad with chicken and egg salad. She asked Harm to set the table for three.
He asked her if she was expecting company. She told him yes if it was okay with him. Her guest would be arriving shortly. Harm thought that his grandmother was already fixing him up with some young lady.
She always knew how to make him feel better. She put the frying pan on the stove to heat up. She put two hamburgers on to cook. The aroma of the burgers cooking set Harm’s mind to thinking of Sarah and her Beltway Burgers. Boy did he miss his little ninja girl.
“Is the table all set Harm?” asked Grandma Sarah.
“Yes Ma’am. I’m all ready for you. Where’s your guest Grandma?” asked Harm curiously.
“Let me put the food on the table. You can get the lemonade and put it on the table. I’ll go get her. She’s in the other room.” smiled Grandma Sarah hopefully.
Grandma Sarah walked out of the room to talk with Mac for a few minutes before returning with Mac. When Harm saw her he was stunned. She was the last person he expected to see standing there in his grandmother’s kitchen.
She was looking great as usual though it looked like she may have been crying. He didn’t know whether to be angry or happy. All he knew he was happy to see her again.
“Hello Sarah, I guess I understand why grandma was cooking hamburgers now.” a nervous Harm trying talk to Mac.
“Hello Harm. You know me, I need my burgers. I’ve been looking for you for the last month. I’ve needed to talk to you.” replied Mac hoping Harm would stay and talk to her.
“So I’ve been told. I don’t think we have anything to talk about Sarah.” replied Harm a little hurt.
“I think we do. I’ve been talking to Bud. He filled me in on a lot of things.” contradicted Mac.
“You can’t always believe what loose lips Roberts tells you.” replied Harm with a sneer.
“Come on now, be nice Harm. I know you are right about Bud most of the time, but sometimes what he has to say is true. That’s why I needed to talk to you.
After hearing what you had to say with Grandma Sarah, I heard you tell her that you love me, I know Bud was right.” wailed Mac.
“You were spying on me?” asked Harm angrily.
“Not exactly, but it’s the only way I knew that I could find out the truth about how you feel about me. Why couldn’t you have just told me how you felt Harm?” pleaded Mac softly.
“Why should it matter now? You’re going to marry Brumby.” mumbled Harm quietly.
“I love you Harm. I always have, but I didn’t think that you loved me the same way. You never said anything to me about how you felt. Only that you couldn’t let go. That’s why I was marrying Mic.” cried Mac.
“You really didn’t give me much of a chance. You blindsided me in Australia. I was focusing on a murder trial. I wasn’t expecting you to tell me you wanted to explore our feelings. We weren't exactly on the best of terms since I return.
I know you must have been thinking about it for a long time. I needed some time too to digest what you said to me and what you wanted. I wasn’t prepared to make that kind of decision that night.
I needed a few days to think about it. You didn’t give me any time to think Sarah. Instead you went out to dinner with Brumby a couple nights later and showed up with Brumby’s ring on your hand.
I was shocked and confused. A few nights before you told me that you love me and want a loving relationship. I thought you would wait for me. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect you to leave me for Brumby or anyone else for that matter.” replied Harm.
“I never expected Mic to propose to me Harm. I actually turned him down. I told him I couldn’t love him that way. He understood because he knew I loved you. I only took his ring so as not to hurt him.
I was going to take it off when I got back to DC. But you made such an issue of it I decided to keep it on just to annoy you. Then you started seeing the video princess to spite me.
That’s when I decided to talk with Mic more. I needed someone to make me feel good about myself after you rejected me for that blond bimbo.” replied Mac as she defended herself.
“I’m sorry Sarah. I really had my head up my six. I should have talked to you later about how I felt about you. I should have made an effort to make you understand where I was at.
That I loved you, but I needed more time before making that kind of decision. It probably would have reduced the tension between us.” smiled Harm as he took Mac into his arms.
“I think you are right flyboy. Mic was saying all the things that I had been waiting for you to say. He made me feel good and wanted.” smiled Mac.
“So what does all this mean Sarah?” asked Harm a bit confused.
“It means that if you love me and want to marry me sometime in the future, then I’ll tell Mic to take his sorry six back to Australia. I only want to be with you flyboy." replied Mac as she buried her head into his chest.
“I love you ninja girl. And if you want me, you’ve got me forever and ever.” responded Harm as he gave her a kiss on her forehead.
“I love you too flyboy. I want to be with you forever and ever.” replied Mac as they kissed so passionately that Grandma Sarah blushed.
Grandma Sarah was so happy to see them talking and working out their problems. They made such a wonderful couple. Mac was so much better for Harm than that blond bimbo Renee.
She quietly excused herself and went into the next room. She quickly called Trish to tell her the news, that Harm and Mac had made up. They both were so happy that Harm and Mac were together again.
part 6
After lunch Mac made a few telephone calls. She called the Admiral, Harriet, and Mic to tell them that the wedding was off. She would be back in a few days to fill them in.
“Hello Mic. I’m sorry I haven’t been around much lately to talk to you.” started Mac.
“Hello Sarah. I’ve missed you. Where have you been?” asked Mic angrily.
“I’ve been looking for Harm. I needed to talk to him.” responded Mac. She was glad she wasn’t there to see his face. He always got upset whenever she mentioned Harm's name.
“What did you need to talk to him about? He doesn’t love you. He has mistreated you quite badly of late. You suppose to be marrying me.” bellowed Mic.
“Mic, as much as I thought I loved you, I don’t love you the same way I love Harm. I love him with every fiber of my body and soul. He’s my soul mate. He's the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.” replied Mac candidly.
“So what are you trying to tell me Sarah?” asked Mic. He was about to blow a gasket. It was Rabb, it was always about Rabb.
“It means I’m very sorry Mic, but I can’t marry you. I’m sorry for misleading you the last few months, but it’s Harm that I love. Again I’m so sorry. Goodbye Mic.” replied Mac with relief. She didn't want to give Mic a chance to debate the issue or make a case that she should marry him.
Later in the afternoon Harm took Mac to his new apartment. She was pleasantly surprised at what she saw. It was quite different from the place he had in DC.
They made love gently like it was the first time for both of them. They spent the next couple of days together before she needed to head back to JAG.
“This is a wonderful place Harm. It’s so big and modern. So unlike your place in DC.” smiled Mac.
“Well you have a lot more choices of apartments here than you do in DC. You’re lucky to find anything halfway decent in DC. Here everything is so much nicer.” replied Harm.
“So you really like your new job?” asked Mac sadly.
“Yes, very much. They are a great brunch of people like they have at JAG. They’ve even heard about me, the Navy’s golden flyboy. They say I make lawyers look good.” laughed Harm.
“Do you think you will be coming back to JAG now?” asked Mac hopefully.
“No Sarah, I don’t think so. As I told the Admiral I don’t want to do all that traveling anymore. I don’t want regulations telling me that I shouldn’t love you, or be with you. I love you so much Sarah.
I think if it hadn’t been for the regulations I would have seen you for who you are and fallen in love with you so much sooner. I wouldn’t have needed to keep my feelings for you at bay.
I would have thought about asking you to marry me a lot sooner. But I guess we still have some things we will need to work out before we can be together.” replied Harm with apprehension.
“I think you are right Harm. It does look like we have some things to work through and talk about. When do you think you will be in DC next?” asked Mac hoping it would be soon.
“As far as work is concern, it won't be for a few more weeks. But I would like to come down next weekend to see you. We could spend the day flying Sarah and have a picnic.” smile Harm.
“I would love that Harm. I love flying in Sarah. I love the feel of the wind blowing in my hair and the sense of freedom that only flying can brings. It’s a date.
I love you Harm. I think I need to get going now if I’m going to get back to DC at a reasonable hour.” smiled Mac.
“Sarah, before you leave, I would like to give you something.” smile Harm.
“What Harm?” asked Mac quizzically.
“This is the ring my father gave to my mother.” smiled Harm.
“It’s beautiful Harm. Are you sure you want to give this to me?” asked Mac in wonder.
“Yes Sarah. It shows my love and commitment to you. It should answer a few questions of why you didn’t marry Brumby.” chuckled Harm.
“Yeah, and it should generate a few more.” moaned Mac.
“I left for a long weekend with one ring, ready to marry one man ..... and I come back with a ring from another man.”
“Goodbye Sarah, I love you. I’ll see you next weekend. Maybe we can visit our godson too. Call when you get in.” smiled Harm as he took her into his arms.
“I would like that. I love you too, Bye.” replied Mac before she gave Harm a kiss.
The following weekend Harm flew down to the airfield outside DC. He met Mac there. She brought along with her a picnic lunch. They exchanged a hug and deep kiss.
Harm check out the plane and had it refueled. They spent the afternoon flying around northern Virginia. Mac took the stick for an hour doing some loop de loop and rolls. She stayed away from doing dives.
The first time she had tried that maneuver they had to land in a field and she got shot. After a couple of hours they settled down in a large grassy field to have a picnic lunch.
They took a short walk to stretch their legs before heading back to the airfield. When they got to the airfield they decided to return to Mac’s place for dinner.
“I had a lot of fun today flyboy. I’ve missed you so much. I especially miss how we always had time to do things together.” cooed Mac coyly.
“I can’t remember the last time I was this happy. I’ve especially missed the banter between us. It kept me on my toes. I felt alive.” grinned Harm.
“That was probably when you went back to flying.” smiled Mac.
“I was happy to be flying again but I was pretty bum out that I was leaving you behind. I got use to having you around everyday. It was really tough not having you there with me everyday to share my joy of flying with me.” responded Harm solemnly.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with you Harm, but I was pretty miserable too. I thought you loved flying more than being with me. And of course I had the fear that you wouldn’t be coming back.
Whether you stay on the carrier for a couple of years or getting shot down and dying. I don’t think I could have handled you not coming back at all like your father and grandfather before you.” wailed Mac softly.
“It was very hard to be away from you. I think the longest I would have stayed away would have been a year before returning. I know my future was at JAG and with you.
I couldn’t believe that I would miss you so much while I was away. I love flying, but I love you a lot more.” replied Harm as he gave her a hug.
“I miss you so much while you away. A part of me died when you left. I wanted to tell you not to go, but I knew you had to find out where you really needed to be. I know you wanted to prove that you could fly under any conditions.” replied Mac softly as she buried her head in his chest.
“There isn’t anyone or anything more important to me than you.” whispered Harm.
“What would you like to do tomorrow Harm?” asked Mac.
“It would be nice to visit our godson tomorrow. It’s been a while since I saw him last.” replied Harm.
“I’m sure Bud and Harriet would love to see you again. They have missed you too you know. They took it very hard when you left. You’re Bud’s mentor. And what affects Bud surely affects Harriet. You’re a very important person to them.” smiled Mac.
“What about you ninja girl?” asked Harm.
“Since the day I helped you onto the helicopter over four years ago there hasn’t been anyone else I rather spend time with. You’re everything to me Harm. You are my life.” replied Mac.
“And you are everything to me too Sarah. You are my life Sarah.” agreed Harm as he held her tightly.
part 7
The next day after having brunch at IHOP they headed over to the Robert’s mansion. They walked up to the front door and knocked on the door. Bud opened the door and stood there dumbfounded. He was surprised to see his mentor standing. Then he mumbled a greeting.
“Commander, is it really you Sir?” asked Bud.
“Yes Bud, it’s me. I’m not in the navy anymore so please call me Harm. And that’s an order!” laughed Harm and Mac.
After all this time Bud still had difficulty calling them Harm and Mac when they were off duty even though he considered them his mentors and best friends.
“Honey come here, there’s someone here that you’re going to want to see.” Bud cried out to Harriet.
“Who is it Bud?” bellowed Harriet. She hated being disturbed this early on a Sunday morning.
She came out of the kitchen grumbling and saw Harm. She hurried over to him and gave him a big hug.
“Commander it’s so nice to see you again. I’ve missed you. I thought I would never see you again.” cried Harriet.
“Hello Harriet. Please call me Harm. I’m not in the navy anymore. I have no rank.” replied Harm as he shook his head.
“Harm is down from Harrisburg this weekend visiting. He’s working in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania now.” smiled Mac with pride.
Harriet and Mac went into the kitchen to talk while Bud and Harm stayed in the living room.
“Is he here to see you Ma’am? Are you two seeing each other now that you’ve broken up with Commander Brumby?” asked a curious Harriet.
“Well I finally did tracked Harm down last week at his grandmother’s farm. She got him to admit how he really felt about me and also how he felt about me marrying Mic.
I was sitting in the next room listening to what he had to say. It was so wonderful Harriet. To hear him say that he loved me and that he thought I was the most wonderful woman he had ever known.
Then his grandmother brought me into the room. I asked him why he could tell everyone else how he felt about me, but wasn’t able to tell me. I told him that I loved him more then anybody else.
I have been waiting for him to tell me that he loved me since the first day that we met. Because that is how long that I have been in loved with him.” replied Mac with tears in her eyes
“What did he have to say?” asked Harriet as she saw how happy Mac was. She was glowing and was so energized.
“He knew that we were destine to be together when he first met me, but that he needed to take it slowly because of some of his obsessions. Also he was afraid to lose me if he push too hard too fast.” smiled Mac.
“So what’s going to happen now?” asked Harriet.
“I called Mic on the phone to tell him how sorry I was and that I didn’t love him the way I loved Harm. I couldn’t marry him because I didn’t love him enough and that the wedding was off.
Then I went with Harm to his new apartment where we spent the rest of the weekend talking and making love. He gave me this ring before I left. It’s the same one his father gave his mother when he asked her to marry him.
Yesterday he flew down here and we spent the day together. We went flying in Harm’s bi-plane. We’ll be working on how we want to spend the rest of our lives together over the next several months.” responded Mac with tears flowing down her cheeks because she was so happy.
“That’s so beautiful Sarah. Are you going to be leaving JAG too Sarah?” asked Harriet.
“I don’t know for sure Harriet, it’s too soon to say. I love Harm so much. He has started a new career that he loves very much.
I don’t think I want to be separated from him anymore then I have to. We have a lot of things to work through first. We’ll just have to wait and see.” replied Mac quietly.
Meanwhile Bud and Harm had gone out to the back yard to light the grill for a cookout.
“I want to thank you Bud for what you have done for Sarah and me.” smile Harm as he slapped Bud’s shoulder in appreciation.
“I haven’t done anything Harm.” replied a confused Bud.
“Yes you have Bud. You told her the truth about how I felt and why I couldn’t tell her. It convinced her to come looking for me and confront me about my feelings for her.” responded Harm thankfully.
“Thank you Harm, you two are my best friends. I couldn’t let you be apart because you both were too stubborn to tell each other how you felt. I have been listening to Harriet moan and groan for three years about why the two of you couldn’t get together.
That you love each other so much. We both wanted to see you and Mac happy. We wanted you to at least try to have a relationship. If it didn’t work at least you could say you tried.” replied Bud.
“Thank you and Harriet for caring for us so much. We feel the same way about you two even though you both act quite weird at times. I didn’t know how I was going to live without her Bud. Now I have a chance of finding out how I’m going to spend the rest of my life with her. Thank you again Bud.” smiled Harm.
“It was my pleasure Harm.” replied Bud happily.
Harm and Mac spent the rest of the day at the Robert’s mansion. They had a cookout in the back yard. They had fun catching up to what was going on in each other’s lives. Harm had a fun time playing with little AJ before he and Mac went back to her place.
Over the next several months the romance between Harm and Mac bloomed. They spent their weekends together. One weekend it would be at his place the next week they would be at her place. They explored their feeling towards one another and talked about the future.
They went to Harm’s grandmother farm for Thanksgiving. The whole family was there. Trish and Frank had flown in at the beginning of the week. Mac’s mother and uncle had arrived on Wednesday.
They all sat down and had a wonderful dinner. They ate turkey, mash potatoes, turnip, squash, pearl onions, bread stuffing and cranberry sauce for dinner. They had cherry and apple pie for dessert.
After dinner they all went into the parlor to sit around the fire. After talking for an hour Harm stood up to address Mac.
“It is so nice to have everyone here today. We have so much to be thankful for. It was nearly a year ago I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life.
Sarah had come to me while we were in Australia. She wanted us to start exploring our feeling for each other with me. I was involved in a murder trial at the time and wasn’t prepared to deal with what she wanted or needed from me at that time.
I needed a few days to think over what she had said to me and understand what she really wanted. But before I knew what was happening she was wearing another man ring on her right hand.
She told me it was only a friendship ring but I got stubborn and pigheaded. I wouldn’t listen to her. Then to make matters worse after I thought about how I felt about her and what she was trying to tell me in Australia I didn’t respond.
I should have sat down with her and talk it out. I responded very poorly which in turn led her to respond in a manner that wasn’t really beneficial to either of us.
Then six months ago I was on the verge of losing her to another man. I had screwed up royally. Instead of telling Sarah not to marry the other man, that I loved her, I ran away with my tail between my legs.
It took a good friend and a great lady to intervene to tell me like it was and help us get squared away.
I’m very happy that a very special young lady loved me enough to not give up on me and track me down. She made me face my feelings for her. I loved her and wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.” orated Harm with passion.
Harm got down on one knee and pulled out a ring from his jacket pocket. Mac gasp and put her hand over her mouth as the realization of what was about to happen.
Tears began to flow from her eyes. Her heart began to beat faster. Everyone else in the room moved to the edge of their seats. They all knew what they were about to witness and what a wonderful and special event it was.
“Sarah, I love you. You are the most wonderful woman I have ever known. You have followed me all over the world covering my six even when I didn’t think I needed anyone. You have always been there for me whether I needed you or not.
I fell in loved with you the first time I saw you in the rose garden. I knew you were a very special lady and that I would have to earn your respect and love. You are my soul mate and I don’t want to spend another day of my life without you in it.
Sarah MacKenzie would you do me the honor of becoming my wife. I love you so much. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy." continued Harm as tears began to form in his eyes.
Tears were flowing freely down her cheeks now. The day that she had hope and dream for had finally arrived. She couldn’t believe her dreams were finally going to come true. She was so happy.
“I would have followed you anywhere in the world just to be with you Harm. You are my life, my reason for being. I too have loved you since that first day we met in the rose garden. You looked deep into my eyes as though you were searching for my soul.
It would have been so easy to give into that special feeling I felt the first day we spent together, but you were too special to take a chance of throwing it all away before we got to know each other.
I never thought I deserved anyone as wonderful as you. But you have always made me feel special, that I was as good as anyone else. You have always been there for me. That is one of the things I love most about you.
Harmon Rabb Jr., I would be honor and very proud to become your wife and soul mate for the rest of my life. Yes, I will marry you.” cried Mac.
Harm stood up and kissed Mac. Everyone got up out of their chair and came over to Mac and Harm to congratulate them with hugs and kisses. They were all very happy to be there to see such a special event.
“I’m so happy for you baby. Harm is such a wonderful man. I know he will make you very happy.” cried Deanne(Mac’s mother) as she held Mac in her arms.
“Thank you mom. I’m so happy that you are here to share this special day with me. I so happy right now. I don’t ever want this feeling to go away.” replied a very happy Mac.
“You have a right to feel the way you do. It is a very special day when a man and woman share their love for each other this way before their families.
I glad that you and Harm thought enough of me to invited me to be here today with you to share in this very special moment. I love you sweat pea.” responded Deanne.
“I love you too mom.” cried Mac.
epilogue
Three weeks later Harm went to JAG headquarters with Mac. When they arrive they entered the bull pen area. All their friend saw them walking in and hurried over to greet them. Most of them hadn’t seen Harm in over six months.
They wanted to see how he was doing since he resigned his commission. They were very happy to see him. With all the commotion going on in the bullpen the Admiral came out of his office to see what was going on. When he saw Harm and Mac he walked over to them.
“What do we owe the pleasure of your company Mr. Rabb?” asked the Admiral sternly.
“I thought I would come to JAG and visit with all my friends that I haven’t seen in six months. Sarah and I have an announcement to make.” replied Harm.
“Well it’s good to see you again Mr. Rabb. I hope your announcement will please everyone.” responded the Admiral as he suspected what it would be. Mac had been glowing and very happy since she called off her wedding to the Aussie Mutt.
“It is Sir. I believe everyone will be very please to hear it.” smiled Harm.
“Well don’t keep us in suspense Mr. Rabb.” ordered the Admiral.
“Sarah, if you please.” smiled Harm as he put an arm around her waist, which drew a reaction.
“Harmon has asked me to marry him and I have accepted.” beamed Mac happily.
“Does that mean the Commander is coming back to JAG Ma’am?” asked Tiner hopefully. Harm had been a good officer to the enlisted. He had always treated the enlisted with respect.
“No he’s not Tiner. Harm is in private practice now in Harrisburg. He’ll be coming down to Washington a couple days a month.” replied Mac as she saw the disappointment on a few faces.
“We have set a wedding date of 14 June. Everyone is invited.” exclaimed Harm.
Everyone went up to the happy couple to congratulated them. Harm invited everyone to McMurphy’s after work. The Admiral pulled Mac aside.
“So what does all this mean Colonel?” asked the Admiral quietly as to not disturb everyone.
“Sir?” asked a puzzled Mac.
“Are you going to be staying here at JAG or is Mr. Rabb going to move here? Is there a possibility that you’re going to resign your commission too?” asked the Admiral as he attempted to clarify the situation.
“Sir. Nothing has been decided yet. We are only beginning to explore the different possibilities.” responded Mac hesitantly.
“Well let me know soon what you decide to do. I’ll need to make arrangements if you decide to leave too.” replied the Admiral.
First Rabb, now MacKenzie thought the Admiral. Damm the regulations. He was losing the best people he ever had working for him.
Harm and Mac spent Christmas in DC with their friends from JAG. They invited everyone over to Mac’s place. Everyone brought food or drink with them to lessen the load of having one person doing all the work.
They enjoyed good food and drink along with great company. After dinner they exchange gifts out of the office grab bag.
Admiral’s office
Two months later after spending Valentine day together Harm got Mac an interview with the law firm he was working for. They were very happy to meet her. They offered her a position. She accepted.
She had decided to resign her commission. She needed more. She needed to be with Harm everyday not just on the weekends. The following week she met with the Admiral. She had with her, her letter of resignation.
“What do I owe the pleasure of this visit Colonel?” asked the Admiral fearing the worse.
“I’m here to talk to you about my future Sir.” replied Mac quietly.
“Have you decided anything Colonel?” asked the Admiral.
“Yes Sir. I’ve decided to resign my commission and take a position with Harm’s law firm.” replied Mac.
“Are you sure that’s what you want Colonel? You have a great career and future here at JAG.” asked the Admiral as he tried to persuade Mac to remain at JAG.
“I’m sure Sir. It’s a great opportunity and I get to work with Harm again. I’ll get to spend more time with him. I love him and I want to be with him everyday. Seeing him only on weekends is not enough anymore.
I’ve loved working here and serving under your command Sir. But it’s time to move on.” replied Mac with sadness.
“I can push the paperwork through. When would you like to it to be effective?” asked a disappointed Admiral.
“The end of the month Sir.” replied Mac.
“We’re going to miss you, Colonel.” responded the Admiral.
“Thank you Sir. I’m going to miss everyone here also.” smiled Mac.
Three months later Harm and Mac were married. They had the wedding at Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis so all their friends could attend.
They came from all over the world. Keeter was Harm’s best man and Carolyn was Mac’s matron of honor. They had a beautiful wedding followed by the reception of all receptions.
The End.
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