Title: A Special Child
Author: rooster dawn
pairing: Harm/Mac
Summary: A person Mac gave up a long time ago comes back to be with her.
Disclaimer: JAG is property of Belisarius productions, no copyright
infringement intended.
Please let me know what you think, I want to get better
Author's note: Many write about Harm and Mac having children, but what if Mac had a child while she was married to Chris.
part one A wonderful week away
1600 hours
21 June 2003
Jag Headquarters
Harm knocked on Mac's office door before walking in. They had just returned from Afghanistan a few weeks earlier. They had spent six weeks alone together, just being themselves. They had gotten very close again. Maybe the closest since they had gone to Russia the first time in search of his father. They really had enjoyed their time away from Jag Headquarters. They had enjoyed the great outdoors. They had enjoyed their time being together without any of their friends questioning their actions. It had been a wonderful time away as far as focusing on just themselves.
For those aboard the Seahawk, they came across as two people who really enjoyed working together. They were very good at what they did. And most importantly they treated the crew with the respect due to them for fighting for their country.
They were looking forward to getting away again this weekend. Harm had arranged for a trip to the mountains. They were going to spend a week by themselves. There were many campsites and trails to explore. Hopefully there wouldn't be too much excitement, just plenty of relaxation. They were going to fly in Sarah to an airstrip two hundred miles away. He had arranged for some transportation to take them to George Washington National Park where they would spend the night in one of their cabins.
They would spend the days hiking the trails and camping by the different lakes in the park. To a marine like Mac, it was a slice of heaven. More importantly to her she would be there with Harm. Mac was hoping that their relationship would reach a new level during their week away. It was finally time to move it forward. They had been friends for six years. She wanted a loving relationship now.
The week went by quickly. The flight in Sarah had been fantastic. Mac always love flying in the bi-plane. There were no negative g's. There was just the wind in her face and hair. Harm had let her take control of the stick and fly the plane for one of the three hours it took them to get there. It was truly thrilling. They landed twenty miles from the national park. Mac was surprise to see a humvee waiting for them.
They spent the night in one of the cabins before taking off early the next day. They hiked thirty miles to a small lake. There were a few campsites available to pitch their tent. After eating a late lunch, they arranged to take a canoe out onto the lake. They paddled out to a small island where they anchored. They spent an hour swimming and relaxing in the sun.
Everyday it was more of the same. They would hike to another lake before setting up camp. They would either go canoeing or take out a rowboat. Some days they would meet interesting people and spend time with them. Most of them were from other parts of the United States. They all had been camping before, but had never experienced the combination of hiking and camping in the mountains. It was an exciting experience for all of them.
1900 hours
30 June 2003
Mac's apartment
After a wonderful week away Harm and Mac arrived back her place. They had stopped off to get some Chinese food for dinner. Harm took the food to the kitchen. He got a couple of cold drinks from the refrigerator before returning to the dining room with the food.
Meanwhile Mac had taken her things to her bedroom. She saw that she had a few messages on her answering machine. She quickly went through them until she came upon one from Susan Sullivan. She listened very carefully to what Susan had to say.
"Sarah, when you get this phone call please call me. It's about Tory. I need to talk to you as soon as possible."
Mac turned off the machine and picked up the phone to call Susan. After several rings Mac heard Susan answer.
"Hello Susan Sullivan speaking."
"Hi Susan, this is Sarah, I'm returning your call. What's the matter with Tory?" asked Mac a little concern.
"She's decided that she wants to visit with you Sarah." began Susan.
"I don't mind if she comes for a visit with me Susan, that is if it's okay with you. It would be nice to spend some time with her this summer." replied Mac.
"I don't think you understand Sarah, she doesn't want to just visit with you, she wants to live with you." explained Susan.
Mac could tell by her voice that Susan wasn't too happy with this idea. She sounded as though she thought Tory was running away from her to be with Mac. It was if Susan and Tory were at odds with each other and she was a convenient out.
"What is this all about Susan?" asked Mac.
"She says it's about getting to know her mother better." wailed Susan quietly.
"You're her mother Susan. I'm sure there must be some other reason for this. You've been a wonderful mother." Mac tried to reassure her.
"I don't think that is really the issue Sarah. There comes a time in all adopted kids lives when they want to know their biological parents." continued Susan. "It is suppose to help them understand who they are."
"So what do you want me to do Susan? You're her legal guardian, I'll do whatever you ask." replied Mac.
"She left me a note on the kitchen table yesterday morning while I was out shopping. She got on a bus yesterday morning. She heading to Washington DC, to you Sarah. She's should be arriving there tomorrow morning on a Greyhound bus." replied Susan. "If you could pick her up and listen to what she has to say Sarah. I would appreciate it."
"It's no problem Susan. I'll be happy to have a talk with her. Do you want me to bring her back home?" asked Mac.
"She's sixteen Sarah. She has a mind of her own. She's very strong will and stubborn. If you bring her back here she might just run away again." replied Susan. "At least I know she's alright if she's with you."
"Maybe letting her spend the summer here will be all she needs Susan." offered Mac.
Mac sat back on her bed. Her life had been so perfect the last few months. She and Harm were finally together. Now the daughter she gave up at birth wanted to come and live with her. Silently she wished Susan would let Tory stay with her. She longed to spend more than just a few days with Tory. She really wanted to get to know Tory better, more than just as a friend. Just maybe it was time now. She could only hope.
"That might not be such a bad idea Sarah. All her friends are here. A summer distraction might be all she needs to square her away and get her ready for school in the fall. She'll get to know you better and see the nation capitol. She will be able to see all the sites that she has been reading about." answered Susan.
"I think she also wants to meet your Commander. It's all she ever talks about."
"Alright Susan, I'll pick her up and have her call you tomorrow night to let you know she arrived safely." smiled Mac as her wish was coming true.
"Bye Sarah, take good care of our little girl." replied Susan.
