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Date Posted: 07:18:16 10/23/14 Thu
Author: Lace
Subject: Weekend at the farm

Part of the nine years after series.

Mistakes are mine, character's are not...

Sarah Rabb's Farm
Belleville, Pennsylvania
October 10, 2014

Harm stretched as he woke up, then he smiled and pulled his wife closer. There was no need to rush out of bed yet. He ran his hand up and down Mac's arm and kissed her forehead, enjoying the feeling of having her back in his arms. She had been away for a few weeks, presiding over a court Martial at NSWC Corona. It had been a high profile case, and the Secretary of the Navy had agreed to televise the trial. Harm knew that Mac had been under a lot of pressure and he could tell how tired she was when she arrived at the farm the previous night.

The plan had been for them to spend a long weekend with Harm's grandmother, who turned one hundred years old the next day, and Harm and the kids had arrived as planned, while Mac arrived late last night straight from the airport together with Harm's mother and stepfather.

“Morning,” Mac mumbled tiredly.

“It's already past nine.” Harm kissed her sweetly, letting his hand slip under the sheet and ran it down her back landing on her behind.

“09.10 and nine seconds,” Mac mumbled as she snuggled into the crook of his neck.

Harm moved a little and started kissing down her neck. “I've missed you.”

Mac moved and put her arms around him, letting her mouth find his in a deep kiss. “Yeah? How much?”

“I was going to show you last night, but you were too tired.” He continued to kiss her neck, hoping to get a better response than last night.

Mac moved her head to grant him better access. “I'm not too tired now.”

Harm tugged on her tank top and helped her remove it, before he kissed her deeply. Just as he was about to move his hands to a more strategic place the door flew open and Matthew barged inside the room.

Harm let out a groan as he pulled the sheet over them. “We're sleeping.”

“But Dad, you promised me we'd get up early and continue our work on the tree-house.”

Mac pulled the sheet away from their faces. “Don't I get an hello?”

Matthew jumped on the bed and hugged his mother. “You have to come check out what Dad and I made.”

Mac smiled. “I will. Have you been a good boy while I was away?”

“Sure.” Matthew turned when there was a knock on the door. “Grandpa, they are awake.”

“Sorry, he's been going on about the tree-house for two hours.” Frank smiled. “Why don't we give your parent's a chance to wake up, okay Matthew?”

Matthew shrugged. “Okay.” He got off the bed and headed out the door. “Ten minutes Dad!” he yelled.

Harm waited for the door to close before turning to his wife. “So, where were we?”

Mac laughed softly. “Sorry honey, you're going to have to wait until tonight. Besides, I'm really hungry.”

Harm let out another groan as he watched her get out of bed. “It's not fair.”

Mac laughed as she put her top back on, then she found her robe. “Come on.”

Harm got out of bed, put on jeans and a t-shirt before he walked over to her. “You owe me great sex tonight.”

Mac leaned in and kissed him. “Really, does it have to be great?” she asked teasingly as she took his hand and dragged him towards the door.


They entered the kitchen where Grandma Sarah, Trish, Frank and the kids were seated by the table enjoying breakfast.

“There she is.” Grandma Sarah held out her arms to greet them. “I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake to greet you last night, dear.”

“It's great to be here Grams,” Mac said and returned the hug from Sarah.

“Let me look at you, too skinny as usual, and too beautiful.” Grandma Sarah smiled warmly. “It's great to have you here. It's like having a real celebrity in the house. I found the trial very interesting.”

“It was, but I'm glad it's over so that I can spend some time here.” Mac moved away from Grams and hugged both Nathan and Claire. “It's great to be home. What's for breakfast?”

They sat down by the table where Mac got to know what everyone had been up to while she had been away. It was nice to sit and listen to everyone, something she always missed when she was away. There was something about being at the farm, everyone were relaxed and there was always time to spend an extra hour by the breakfast table. No rush, no one needing to be anywhere.

The spell was broken by Nathan's phone ringing. Nathan stood and apologized to Grandma Sarah for breaking her rule about no cellphones by the table.

A minute later, he was back. “Gotta go. Pat's waiting for me by the lake.”

“Be careful,” Mac said.

“Relax Mom, it's not like we're going shark fishing,” Nathan said teasingly.

“Mom, can I go too?” Matthew asked.

“I thought you were going to work on the tree-house with me?” Harm asked.

Matthew jumped up. “Yeah, let's go Dad. Grandpa too.”

“I'm going,” Nathan said and left them.

Harm stood. “See you ladies later.” He kissed Mac lovingly before he followed Matthew. Frank was right behind them, after he had been told by his wife not to do anything foolish.

“Claire and I were thinking about going into town. You care to join us Sarah?” Trish asked.

Mac hesitated. “I think I need to unwind with a good book and a long run today. Harm and I have an errand in town later. Besides, Mattie will be here soon and someone should be here to greet her.”

“But Mom, it's been ages since we went shopping together,” Claire whined.

“I'll make it up to you.” Mac stood. “You have fun with your grandmother today.”

Mac started cleaning up after breakfast, but she was hushed away by Trish. “You go and relax; Claire and I will do this. Grams, you too go and enjoy yourself.”

Mac excused herself to go change. Two hours later she was so occupied with her book, she didn't notice that Sarah had joined her in the library. It was Mac's favorite room in the house, the walls covered in books, shelves from floor to ceiling. A sofa group was placed in a corner, and two comfortable chairs by a big window overlooking the back garden. She loved to sit there in peace and quiet, reading or just thinking.

“I brought you some coffee and cookies, dear.” Grandma Sarah was smiling as she studied the younger woman. “Mind if I join you?”

“Not at all.” Mac put the book down and reached for the coffee. “I was miles away.”

Grandma Sarah sat down. “You don't say,” she teased.

“I've been so busy over the last two weeks, and to tell you the truth I'm feeling exhausted. It was a complicated case, a lot to process once the verdict came.” Mac sipped her coffee thoughtfully.

“It must be difficult being up there, having to be impartial no matter what. Harm says that you are a great judge. No one knows the law like Mac. She’s impartial and she never lets her personal feelings get in the way of doing the job. His words exactly. He has been so proud of you during this trial, watching every moment on TV. We all have.”

“The added element of a broadcasted trial haven't exactly made the job any easier. The media attention I could have lived without,” Mac admitted.

They heard the front door open. “Anyone here?”

Mac jumped to her feet. “In here.”

Mattie headed in their direction and ran over to hug her mother. “You were great on TV. Oh my God it's great to be here.” Then she released her mother and ran over to Grandma Sarah. “Hi, Grams. You look wonderful.”

Grams stood slowly, her old legs making movements more difficult these days, and hugged the younger woman. “Let me look at you. Too skinny as usual, and too pretty. Just like your Mom.”

“Thanks Grams,” Mattie smiled widely. “Where's the rest of the family?”

“Trish and Claire are in town, Harm, Frank and Matthew are building a tree house,” Mac explained. “So, how was the first week as a resident?”

“Crazy,” Mattie smiled. “But it's so much fun.”

They sat down so that Mattie could tell them everything about her first week. Then they prepared lunch and soon the kitchen table was crowded. Matthew was excited to show off his tree house, but he would not let anyone see it before it was finished.

“Grams, we're making you a bench, so that you can visit without having to climb up in the tree,” Matthew reassured his Grams.

“Well, I refuse to climb any latter as well. And grandpa Frank are not allowed either, so you better make room for us on the bench too Matthew,” Trish said.

Mac stood and walked over to her husband who were loading the dishwasher. “Did we have plans?”

Harm nodded and pulled her in for a kiss, which earned them a “Get a room!” from Nathan, Claire and Matthew.

Harm smiled as he ended the kiss. “We're going into town.”

“Why?” Claire wanted to know.

“Just to pick up a few things,” Mac smiled as she followed Harm out of the kitchen.

“Those two are still like newlyweds,” Grams said with a twinkle in her eyes.

To be continued…

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Replies:

[> Great story Lace! -- Cristina, 10:53:36 10/23/14 Thu [1]


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[> Wonderful can't wait for more. Love your story -- Beth, 16:23:50 10/23/14 Thu [1]


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[> Glad to see a new chapter Lace, love this story. -- JoyZ, 00:26:50 10/24/14 Fri [1]


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[> loving this so much Lace looking forward to more -- Bev uk, 13:14:17 10/24/14 Fri [1]


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