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Date Posted: 16:16:50 05/05/14 Mon
Author: Lace
Subject: Family time (A story and a challenge. Look inside.)

Time flies! It's been nine years since JAG ended, and maybe one day they'll make a JAG movie? Who knows... Anyway, this is one way JAG could have continued and I'm sure there are more ideas out there.

Challenge: Write a story set at least seven years after the final episode aired. What is Mac and Harm doing now? Do they have children? Are they happy?

I hope to read some great stories!! Come on writers!! :)


The characters aren't mine, mistakes are.

The story is set eight years after JAG ended.

July 2013

The water was still as the sun set on the warm July night. The Appalachian Trail was perfect for a weekend getaway for the Rabb family, two adults, two teenagers and a seven year old trying to have some quality time away from the big city.

Admiral Harmon Rabb Junior was into his second year as Judge Advocate General, a position he was proud to have even though it was demanding and with loads of bureaucracy. In the eight years that followed after he had been given the position of Force Judge Advocate, Europe and later Southeast, they had been in London for four years, and Florida for two years, before they moved back to Washington D.C where it all had started.

Harm was proud to have made Admiral, but even prouder that he had a wife and four children. Three of the children had they adopted, siblings Nathan who was sixteen and Claire who was fourteen. Mattie had lived with them until she went to college to study to become a Doctor, and now she would start her last year of medical school. Then there was their miracle, seven year old Matthew Harmon.

Colonel Sarah Mackenzie had been on inactive reserves for the first four years of their marriage, every now and then she'd been pulled into service, but mostly she had taken care of home and children until she decided to go back to full duty when they moved to Florida and Harm took command of Force Judge Advocate Southeast. She had been given a position at the judiciary, since the Military had a shortage of judges at the time. She had excelled quickly and been given the rank of full Colonel within two years.

Now they were enjoying a weekend as a family and as they often did when they wanted quality time they packed the tents and hiked, forgetting about mobile phones, computers and duty. Harm couldn't begin to repay his family for late nights and working weekends because he'd never be able to in his lifetime, so he did his best when he could and just focused fully on them.

Harm put some more wood on the fire and smiled by the giggles coming from the lake as his wife and their children enjoyed a late night bath. He couldn't believe that in two weeks Mac and he would enjoy their 8th anniversary as husband and wife. The eight years had gone by so quickly, and Harm was again reminded that his 50th birthday was coming up. But he felt vibrant and healthy, and wasn't worried. He had promised Mac a weekend away on their anniversary, and he couldn't wait to have her all to himself.

His eyes darted towards the water again and he saw that Mac was approaching him with a happy smile on her face. At 46 she looked spectacular, the years of marriage and family had given her a softer look, even though the Marine was still strong within her. They had learned to fight fairly over the years, and the love between them seemed to grow for each passing year. Harm was happier than he'd ever been, feeling at ease and content as his life ran its course.

“The water is great,” Mac said as she sat down beside him.

Harm gave her slender legs, her muscular stomach and nice curves an appreciative look as his eyes moved up her bikini clad body. “I might have to check it out myself.”

Mac noticed his eyes on her and offered a sexy grin as she continued to dry her hair. “You should.”

Harm smiled and stood. “Watch the fire.” He leaned down and kissed her. “I'll be right back.”

Mac watched him take off his shirt and she whistled after him. At 49 he still looked good, and she loved him more than ever. Eight years of marriage and she still thought he was the most amazing man she had ever met. Mac felt lucky every day, getting to spend her life with Harm, having four amazing children. She knew that by going into inactive reserves she had put a halt in her career, but she didn't care. She had done exactly what she wanted to do, and not for a moment had she regretted her decision. Every now and then she had been pulled into active duty for different cases and investigations, and she now enjoyed being back to active duty again full time.

Mac changed from her wet bikini into a Marine Corps shorts and t-shirt, and hung her bikini up to dry. She smiled by the sight in front of her as she looked towards the water. Harm and the kids were having fun in the water, splashing on each other and laughing out loud. They had a busy life, so these occasions were precious to her.

A little while later Claire came walking up to their camp sight. “The boys have gone crazy.”

Mac chuckled. “Why don't you get into something dry, honey. And hang your bikini up to dry.”

Claire disappeared into the tent and soon she came back wearing a shorts and a t-shirt. “Do we have a night snack?” she asked as she hung her bikini to dry.

“There's more chili left from dinner,” Mac said as she put some more wood on the fire.

Soon the boys too came to join them and they were all gathered by the fire having leftover chili.

“Do we have to go home tomorrow?” Matthew asked.

“I'm afraid so, buddy. Mom has a Court Martial starting Monday morning and I think it's going to show if the judge doesn't appear.” Harm ruffled his son's head.

“I don't mind going home tomorrow. I haven't checked my facebook since yesterday morning,” Claire said.

Harm and Mac shared a look. “Wow, that's a real emergency,” Harm teased.

“Don't forget that next week is summer camp,” Matthew said.

“We won't forget,” Harm reassured.

“Did you remember to fix our plane tickets for Friday, Mom?” Nathan asked.

“Grandma have arranged everything,” Mac said with a smile. Next week Nathan and Claire were going to stay with Trish and Frank while Mac and Harm worked and Matthew were at summer camp. Then the week after they would all be with Trish and Frank in San Diego.

“We should get some sleep, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow,” Harm reminded them.

Claire stood. “I'm exhausted. Good night.”

Soon Matthew and Nathan said good night too, and Harm and Mac made sure the fire was out before they crawled into their own tent. Harm wrapped his arms around his wife. “Finally alone.”

Mac laughed and turned to him. “What did you have in mind?”

“I can think of a few things to do,” he said as he kissed her deeply and pushed her sleeping bag out of the way.

Mac deepened the kiss and moved over him, then she pulled away and snuggled into the sleeping bag. “Sorry Admiral, but that will have to wait. We don't want to give the kids a show, do we?”

Harm let out a sigh. “I guess. I love you, Mac.”

“I love you too, Harm,” Mac said and snuggled close to her husband.


The next morning they had breakfast and packet their gear before starting the walk back to where they had parked their car. Harm and Mac let the kids take the lead and they enjoyed some smalltalk as they listened to the laughter and talk from their children.

“It's been a great weekend,” Mac said.

“I wish we'd have more time for things like this, Mac,” Harm responded as he reached for her hand.

“I know, but we do what we can when we can. It's no point in dwelling on what you've missed, it'll only ruin the day,” Mac said with a sweet smile.

“Maybe one of these days I might find myself having more time,” Harm mumbled thoughtfully.

“Harm?” Mac questioned.

“I'm turning fifty, the kids are growing up in a hurry, maybe it's time I retire,” Harm said.

“You want that?” Mac asked with surprise.

“Sometimes when I'm stuck in the office, knowing that I won't be having dinner with my family again, I think about it,” he admitted thoughtfully.

“You know I'm behind you whatever you decide, but be sure that it's the right decision before you hand in you retirement papers,” Mac said as she nudged him in the side. “I don't want you to have any regrets.”

Harm smiled. “I'll give it some more thought.”

“Our anniversary is coming up,” Mac said as they walked on hand in hand.

“It is?” Harm teased.

Mac gave him a sweet smile. “I'm expecting it to be very romantic, Admiral.”

“I bet you are.” Harm kept walking with a secretive smile on his face, which he knew would make Mac annoyed.

“So what are we doing?” she finally asked.

“You'll see,” he said, unwilling to let his secret slip.

It was late in the day when they reached their car and packed their gear into the trunk. Soon they were on their way home. Listening to the two older children talk about the latest news on facebook and twitter, while Matthew were busy watching a film on the portable DVD player, Harm felt like the luckiest man alive. The weekend had been exactly what he needed, and now he was looking forward to spending a week at his parent's house and then a weekend alone with his wife. Life couldn't be better.


The End (Maybe more to come...)

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[> I want more. What a wonderful weekend and life you created. -- Beth, 09:10:46 05/06/14 Tue [1]


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[> Thumbs up to both stories. Can't wait for more -- Ros, 13:10:36 05/06/14 Tue [1]


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[> more please Lace -- Bev uk, 13:36:13 05/06/14 Tue [1]


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[> So good that you are delving into the future for Harm, Mac and family. Considering the awful (imo) way JAG left us, they really deserve some good luck and great times..Thanks Lace, for a 'new life'! -- JoyZ, 17:04:12 05/06/14 Tue [1]


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[> Oh more for sure - please!!!!!!!! -- Ciara, 19:07:52 05/07/14 Wed [1]


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[> Good start. Glad to see Mac wemt into the reserves. -- achaon, 08:35:51 05/08/14 Thu [1]


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[> It is surely a wonderful life you've created. Love it! -- carramor, 20:56:47 05/09/14 Fri [1]


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[> Love too see more of this story -- Ros, 02:36:52 05/17/14 Sat [1]


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