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Date Posted: 10:26:58 12/07/13 Sat
Author: mj
Subject: Light of My Heart, cont'd

Harm, “Mac, there’s NO way I’m leaving you until you’re 100%. I already called Sturgis – he’s going in for you on Monday and Tuesday. Coates has agreed to hold the fort down, on her own, and Sturg and I will be on call, if anything happens that requires a JAG lawyer. I already cleared it with Cresswell – he’s fine with it. I *was* planning on going to Blacksburg on Monday or Tuesday and then I’ll be back to pick you up for the ball on Friday night.”

Mac, quite decidedly, “Harm – I won’t allow this! By tomorrow, I’ll be perfectly capable and don’t fight me on this as then, I’ll really get angry! That was great thinking to get Sturgis to cover for me through Tuesday – I’ll take you two up on that, but after that – he goes back to spend what may be one of the last Christmasses he and his Dad could have together and you are, absolutely, under no circumstances going to give up your time with Mattie and Tom. You were looking forward to this for *weeks*. You said, yourself – you *needed* this amount of time to see how the two of them are getting on together -- *truly* getting on.

Now, Blacksburg isn’t exactly a hop, skip, and a jump from here and to make that long drive up and back for just two days is ludicrous – and that’s without the slush and ice that could very well make an appearance this week to add to the joys of your trip. Harm, stand down on this! I’m giving you a *direct* order! You’ll be leaving today for Blacksburg! Is that *clear*?!"

‘Yep – she was feeling better’ He loved it when she was in ‘direct order’ mode!

Harm, giving her his most upright salute, “Yes, ma’am!” Then, resignedly, “But, I’m going to arrange for Coates to pick you up and drop you off each day and to help you in every way. And, I’ll arrange for a car to pick you up to bring you to the Willard Hotel for New Year’s Eve. Deal?” as he put his hand out to shake hands.

Mac, a bit hesitant, but smiling, grabbed his hand, “Deal” They shook on it.

Harm, “Now, go on and have a shower. I bought a turkey breast with all the trimmings. I’ll shower and change after you’re done. I’m not leaving until after we have a nice Christmas lunch together.”

They enjoyed the rest of the afternoon together – Harm in his camel sweater, looking so handsome and relaxed. Mac had changed into soft jeans and a gorgeous green silk blouse that accentuated her beautiful curves. She looked rested and was, indeed recuperating quite nicely. Harm was feeling better with going to Blacksburg as he originally planned. He called Mattie back, who was thrilled and also happy to hear that Mac was ok. His bag was packed. He needed to get on his way soon. He’d have to go home, first, to re-pack and do a few things at his loft before he left.

They were now sitting in the living room having that chocolatier-than-chocolate hot cocoa, complete with the lashings of whipped cream and cherry on top. At last!

Mac, in ‘friend’ mode, “Need me to do anything for you while you’re gone – water your Christmas tree?!”

Harm shrugged, “Told ya – don’t have one this year!” Then, he sat forward and he took her hand. “Mac, I just want you to take it easy and to continue to enjoy the restful days. Call me, if anything – I’ll come back right away! I’m here for you, you know that”

She looked pensively toward him. She felt that she *could* talk to him, as a *friend*, “You know – you really *are* a big, old softie – a sweet guy! I can’t understand why someone hasn’t snapped you up by now! Of all the women in your life that you were attracted to and dated, what happened -- why didn't any of your relationships go the distance?”

Harm, first, surprised by what she called him and then, matter-of-factly, “Hey, maybe because this ‘big, old softie and sweet guy’ wasn’t *looking* to get ‘snapped up’! Then laughing, sarcastically,and shrugging, “And yeah, I've been attracted to many women and they, to me -- YET, unconsciously -- maybe often, even consciously -- it must have *screamed* at them not to go the distance with me, because they all knew, deep down -- with me -- that they were all so easy to get......

Mac, interjecting and laughing loudly, as she held her finger up, “Oh, I don’t believe this – the jet jock is BACK!!”

Harm, somewhat annoyed as he grabbed her finger and set it down, “Wait a minute, Mac – you didn’t let me finish!” Now, he looked directly in her eyes, “they all knew that -- with me--- they’d all be so easy to get…. *over*…. once the relationship didn’t ‘go the distance’. That’s not to diminish any of these lovely women in any way. In fact, it’s just the opposite –they all deserved better. They all deserved someone who *wanted* to go the distance with them. I never really wanted that – with any of them. Losing any and all of them would never, ever affect me – hurt me—as much as if I had ever lost ….you.” Turning the table to Mac, now. “Do *you* understand?”

Mac, stubbornly STILL in ‘a friend’ mode, looked quite confidently at Harm as she nonchalantly babbled out “Yeah, I think I do, actually. I mean, I would be lost if I ever lost you. Our friendship is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. You’re my best friend and my life just doesn’t work without you in it. Any man that I get involved with or even *marry* will just have to accept that!”

Harm, totally exasperated now, stood up and picked up his bag. He had to get away. Mac seemed to be fine. Maybe the time away from each other would enable her to come to her senses. He still needed for her to at least give him a sign that she wanted him like he wanted her. Boy, she was a harder nut to crack than he thought!! He also was disappointed that she never opened her big present. He left her a little note on it. Perhaps it was better she didn’t open it yet. They walked together to the front door.

He couldn’t help himself as he sighed loudly when he said, “You know, Mac, while I’m away – do me a favor and think about something.”

Mac, looking quite concerned at Harm, “Yeah, sure – anything!”

Harm, confidently, but still frustrated, “If you need me there to make it work for you, maybe you should re-consider who you’re marrying. Hope I see you at the ball”

He looked up. She looked up. Misteltoe!

One arm holding his bag and the other arm at his side, he dipped down and kissed her fully and sensually on the lips. He opened the door, walked on, turned back and smiled his best flyboy smile ever, and walked away.

Mac was speechless as she watched him walk away. She turned and clicked the door shut. ‘Oh boy – what just happened?!'

TBC

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[> LOL so loving this again MJ -- Bev uk, 11:25:11 12/07/13 Sat [1]


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[> Great re-read mj, it,s all coming back now, love it! -- JoyZ, 13:43:08 12/07/13 Sat [1]


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[> Wonderful. Now Mac has a few days to think about it. -- Beth, 14:21:56 12/07/13 Sat [1]


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[> mj, this really is a great story -- now, on to New Year's eve at the beautiful Willard...... -- carramor, 22:56:29 12/07/13 Sat [1]


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