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Date Posted: 14:01:11 11/24/14 Mon
Author: Lace
Subject: Working it out

Part of the nine years after series

The characters aren't mine, mistakes are...


Harm and Mac’s house
Washington, D.C, October 17th 2014

Mac had just returned from a refreshing morning run. It was Friday and she had the day off to go with her son on a school excursion. As she stepped into the shower, she felt a warm body pull her close and she smiled and wrapped her arms around it.
“Good morning,” Harm said.
“It’s a great morning,” Mac mumbled into his shoulder.
“Did you have good run?”
“Yeah, you should have joined me.”
“I know, but the bed was so comfortable,” Harm smiled and ran his hands down her body. “But I’m awake now.”
Mac laughed softly. “I’ve noticed.”
Harm kissed her deeply and groaned loudly when the bathroom door opened. “Harm, are you up buddy?”
Mac hurried to pull the shower curtain closed. “Keeter, get out!” she yelled.
“Sorry,” Keeter said and closed the bathroom door.
“Harm, how long is he going to stay?” Mac said as she pushed her husband away and started soaping her body. “Because if he doesn’t leave, I will.”
“Mac,” Harm tried to reach for her again.
“No, Harmon. I’ve had it with him. He’s rude, sloppy, doesn’t wash his own clothes and I haven’t once seen him put his dishes in the washer. This is the third time that he’s walked in here while I shower. The man has no boundaries, Harm.”
“I know, but he’s hurting,” Harm defended.
Mac rinsed off the soap and shampoo. “He had an affair, so why do I have the feeling that I’m being punished for it?” she pulled the curtain away and stepped out, angrily putting a towel around herself.
“He made a mistake Mac, and he really is hurting. Just cut him some slack, okay?” Harm rinsed off as well and turned the water off.
“I can’t believe you’re defending him, Harm. If you had an affair, I would have murdered you in cold blood, slowly and painfully.”
Harm smiled while he was drying off. Nothing was sexier than his angry wife. “It wasn’t an affair really, just a drunken mistake.”
“Just?” the flying object hit him square in the chest.
Harm rubbed the sore spot and followed his wife. “Baby?”
“Don’t,” Mac warned.
Harm moved closer to her. “Come on; let’s spend the morning in bed. I know a way to make you relax and stop thinking about what an annoyance Keeter is.”
Mac still glared at him.
Harm moved behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. “I love you,” he started rubbing her shoulders, leaning in and kissed her neck softly.
Mac felt herself relax and smile a little. “Fine. I was so relaxed after the weekend in Pennsylvania, and then Jack showed up on our doorstep…”
Harm moved her around, opened her towel and letting it fall on the floor. “I’ll take your mind off of all your problems.”
Mac let her mouth find his.

An hour later Mac’s cellphone rang while she was enjoying a relaxing massage by her husband. Harm asked her to ignore it, but Mac reached for the phone.
“It’s Cathy.”
Harm nodded and got out of bed. “I’ll make us breakfast. The kids will be up soon.” He dressed and left the bedroom to give Mac some privacy.
When Harm walked into the kitchen, he was surprised to find Jack and Matthew busy preparing breakfast.
“Morning.”
“Morning Dad. Where’s Mom?” Matthew asked.
“She’s on the phone.” Harm didn’t mention that she was on the phone with Jack’s wife. Things were difficult, with Mac taking Cathy’s side and Harm supporting his friend there was tension between Harm and Mac too.
“I hope Mac isn’t too angry,” Keeter said with a small smile. “I have to learn how to knock.”
“You have to learn some boundaries, Keeter,” Harm said teasingly. “I think Mac is ready to put you on the street.”
Keeter laughed. “I’ve lived in worse places. I’m going to call Cathy today and ask her if I can come home.”
Matthew excused himself to watch TV, so Harm decided that it was time to talk some sense into his friend. “Listen Keeter, you know I love you, but what you did was unacceptable. Drunken mistake or not.”
“Mac got to you, huh?” Keeter shrugged. “Pilots do it all the time.”
“Not all pilots, and you know it. And this is not Mac speaking, this is me, and as a husband I have to say that what you did was unacceptable. Cathy is great, she loves you and she takes good care of you despite all your crap. You’re not a single pilot any more Keeter, you’ve been married for ten years, maybe it’s time to grow up.”
Keeter turned off the plate and sat down by the table. “Like you did, you mean. Look, I never did anything like this before. I never once betrayed her before, but we’ve never had trouble in our marriage before either.”
“You took each other for granted. It happens,” Harm said.
“Not to you,” Keeter said.
“I’ve invested a lot in my marriage, but there have been times when I’ve worked too much and neglected Mac. Everyone does it, but Mac and I never let it go too far,” Harm said.
“Well, Cathy and I did. The last two years have been a mess,” Keeter admitted. “Mostly my fault, because I’ve been expecting her to do everything at home while I lived life. I have a lot to apologize for. Thanks Harm.”
Harm nodded and slapped Keeter’s shoulder. “I never thought I’d be the one offering marriage advice.”
Keeter laughed. “Maybe if I was having morning sex in the shower with my wife I wouldn’t be in this mess.”
Harm chuckled. “Probably not.”
Mac walked into the kitchen and went straight for the coffee. Keeter hesitated. “I owe you an apology.”
Mac let out a snort. “You are sloppy and rude, and you have no boundaries. I’m surprised Cathy didn’t kick you out years ago.”
“I never did anything this stupid before,” Keeter stood. “I’m sorry, I’ll stay someplace else.”
“No way. I’m not going to be the bad guy here, besides I promised Cathy we’d take care of you,” Mac hesitated. “Maybe you should call her and beg your way back?”
Keeter nodded. “Yes, ma’am, I’ll do that.”
“And put your dirty dishes in the washer. Seriously Keeter, were you raised in a cave?” Mac asked as she joined her husband by the table.
Harm looked between Keeter and Mac, Keeter looking both surprised and scared, Mac with her no nonsense Marine on a mission look.
“I’ll do better,” Keeter promised as he obediently took his dishes to the washer and left the kitchen.
“You don’t have to be mean, Mac,” Harm said once they were alone.
“I can’t believe how supportive you are when he cheated on his wife, Harm. Jack messed up and you are there to hold his hand and tell him that this is not his fault.” Mac stood abruptly.
“Mac,” Harm stood as well and reached for her hand before she could get way. “Don’t let their mess become our mess.”
Mac let out a snort. “You dragged their mess into our home, Harm.”
“You’re angry because you’re afraid that I would do the same thing Jack did,” Harm accused.
Mac hesitated. “That’s not true.”
“Yes, it is. You think that just because I support my friend I support what he did, and that makes me a little disappointed, honey. Give me some credit.” Harm put his hands on her hips and pulled her close. “You should know better.”
“I trust you,” Mac reassured.
“Good, because I would never betray you like that. Besides, I would never look at another woman. Why would I when I can look at you.”
Mac rolled her eyes. “Smooth Rabb.”
Harm smiled and kissed her deeply. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“Get a room,” Nathan said as he walked into the kitchen.
“Good morning,” Mac said as she let her husband go. “Did your sister wake up yet?”
“Yeah, she’s in the bathroom,” Nathan said.
Mac smiled teasingly. “So we won’t see her for another hour then.”

Later that day Mac found Jack outside on the porch. She hesitated, but then she decided to sit down beside him.
Jack smiled when he noticed her presence. “Not working today?”
“No, I’ve been with Matthew’s class to the air and space museum,” Mac explained.
“Isn’t that something Harm should do?” Keeter wanted to know.
“Normally, but he’s in court this week,” Mac smiled.
“Retirement didn’t last very long,” Keeter said with a chuckle.
“And I’m glad, because he was driving me a little crazy.” Mac laughed softly as she thought about Harm’s many retirement projects. “He’s volunteering actually. Didn’t he tell you?”
“He mentioned something about it,” Keeter confirmed hesitantly. “I talked to Cathy.”
“Yeah?”
Keeter shrugged. “I’m going home. We’re going to work on our marriage.”
“I’m glad,” Mac said sincerely.
Keeter looked surprised. “Really?”
“I’m not sure that I would be able to forgive, but I respect Cathy for trying. And I hope you make it.” Mac stood. “Good luck.”
“Thanks Mac. For everything. And I’m sorry about barging in while you showered,” Keeter chuckled. “Well, I’m not sorry really… Kidding, I didn’t see anything.”
Mac rolled her eyes. “You’re something else, Jack.”
“Seriously, Harm’s a lucky man. You’re the best thing that ever happened to him,” Keeter said sincerely.
“He’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” Mac said with a loving smile.

The next day, Harm and Mac’s house

Mac found her husband in their home office looking very preoccupied. She knocked quietly and smiled when he looked up.
“Are you coming to bed soon?”
“In a little while,” he hesitated. “What time is it?”
“It’s past eleven. It’s the weekend; can’t you take a break until Monday?” Mac wondered.
“I thought you were happy that I’m finally doing something again?” Harm smiled teasingly.
Mac laughed softly. “I didn’t mean it like that.” She walked over to his desk and sat down. “And you have to admit that you enjoy it?”
Harm reached for her hand and dragged her into his lap. “Are you wearing anything under this robe?”
Mac leaned in and kissed him. “There’s only one way to find out.”
“I’m now very motivated to come to bed.” Harm pulled her in for a kiss. “It’s been a long time since we did it on a desk,” he said and wiggled his eyebrows.
“Kinky,” Mac said and bit his lower lip teasingly.
“I’m sorry that there’s been tension between us lately,” Harm said between kisses.
“Mostly my fault,” Mac looked into his eyes. “I’m sorry too.”
“I love you so much, Sarah.” Harm smiled and kissed her sweetly. “Always.”
“Always,” Mac said.

The end

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Replies:

[> That was a really good read Lace, serious yet funny. Well done -- JoyZ, 16:54:49 11/24/14 Mon [1]


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[> A good story Lace -- Bev uk, 14:22:57 11/25/14 Tue [1]


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[> Wonderful story. Keeter was a jerk -- Beth, 16:58:28 11/25/14 Tue [1]


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[> Great chapter? Good characterizations!! Hope you will share another installment in this series soon. -- Anniehu, 21:30:22 11/26/14 Wed [1]


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[> [> Whoops!,, No question mark intended after "chapter". It was a great read! -- Anniehu, 21:33:16 11/26/14 Wed [1]


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[> I agree with all the above comments. :) -- Laurence, 14:56:47 11/30/14 Sun [1]


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