Title: Disney Magic
Author: Ninjagurl354
PG-13
Romance/Drama
Disclaimers: I don't own JAG or the characters. They belong to DPB. I also don't own Disney World!!!
Summary: What can happen with a little bit of Disney Magic, a special night, and a little help from Mom and a few friends…
A/N: This is not a sequel to Fun on the Slopes. Harm and Mac are not together yet; get ready for shipper moments and a few bumps in the road, as usual with our fav couple!!! So, please be patient they will be together eventually!!!
Enemy Below happened but Bud did not step on the landmine. He has returned to JAG after three months on his assignment. And the time frame is the beginning of June.
Special thanks to my beta reader, Danielle! You're the best!!!
Spoilers:
Chapter 1: Hell to Heaven
JAG Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
ZULU 1100
Harm's Office
Harm sat at his desk staring at the mountain of paperwork. The past four weeks had been hell. Everyday for the past four weeks, there had been court martial's, DOD cases, DDO cases, murder investigations, insubordination, indecent exposure, and sexual harassment. Everyone was tense and snapped at the smallest things. Mac entered Harm's office carrying an armload of files. Harm looked up with his eyebrow's raised, "More." It was not a question it was a statement. Mac gave him a look that clearly said, 'What do you think?'
She dumped the files into a chair and sat down a little harder then she intended to in the opposite chair. Mac rested her elbows on her knees and rested her chin on them. She looked exactly how Harm felt, but she was still incredibly beautiful to Harm. Harm cleared some space on his desk while saying, "How about I get us some more coffee and we'll attack of this stuff together." Mac nodded, "I'll get the coffee you clear some room on that desk so I can work." Harm nodded and Mac turned to leave heading for the break room.
Mac set a new coffee pot to brew and leaned her head against one of the cabinets, bracing her hands on the counter. She closed her eyes and took several deep breaths. She was surviving on literally 3 hours of sleep a night. Several minutes later, Harm entered the break room after Mac did not come back. Mac hadn't heard him enter the room, but she knew that he was there. Harm walked up behind Mac and placed his hands on her shoulders gently. Mac's shoulders relaxed and Harm spoke, "You didn't come back, I thought maybe you had gotten lost." Mac gave a small smile, "I made a new pot of coffee, and I was waiting for it to brew." Harm looked over at the coffee maker, "It's done." Mac turned her head, still letting it rest on the cabinet.
She pushed herself away from the counter and Harm dropped his hands from her shoulders and watched as she poured two cups of coffee, one for herself and one for him. They trooped back to his office and sat down. "Why don't you take that pile and I'll take the other," Harm suggested. "Sounds good." Mac grabbed the file off the top of the pile and opened it. She made several notes and then signed her signature. The next several hours were spent doing the exact same thing.
"Enter," Harm called upon hearing a knock on the door. Harriet opened the door and stood at attention, "Sir, ma'am." "Hi, Harriet. What can I do for you?" "Colonel, you have a phone call on line 4 ma'am." Mac nodded, "Thanks Harriet, I'll take it in my office." "Okay ma'am." Mac stood up, "Be right back," and exited the office.
Mac had been gone for at least 10 minutes when Harm's phone rang. Harm picked up, "Commander Rabb." "Harmon," Trish Burnett's voice reached Harm's ears. "Mom, how are you? Is everything okay?" "I'm fine, dear, and everything is fine. How are you, dear you sound strained?" Harm gave a slight chuckle, "It's been hell here the last few weeks." "Wasn't hell there the last time I talked to you, three weeks ago?" "Yup," Harm said on sigh.
"Well, I think you all deserve a vacation," Trish said. "That would be nice," Harm sighed. "Well, what do you think of going to Disney World in Florida for two weeks." Harm's eyes went wide, "They would be great, but…" "I know where that but is going, but let me finish. Since all of you have been working so hard, the invitation is extended to all who would like to join us and all that you ask." Harm's jaw just about dropped, "Mom, are you serious?" "Well, of course Harmon." "This is great." Trish smiled, "And whoever you invite, they can bring someone with them. Like their girlfriend or boyfriend etc." "Mom this is so great, I don't know what to say." Trish gave Harm the details of the trip and with the promise to call her back once he talked to the Admiral and the staff he would give her a call back. Little did Harm know that there was more to this trip then meets the eye.
Harm opened his door just as Mac was about to knock "Going somewhere?" Mac asked raising an eyebrow. Harm smiled, "Yes, to run something by the Admiral." "Ok, I'll continue on the files all by myself," she teased. Harm smiled and quickly made his way to the Admiral's office. "Tiner, is the Admiral in?" "Yes, sir." Harm knocked on the door and opened it after hearing a muffled, 'enter.' "Sir," Harm stood at attention. "At ease, Commander. Have a seat." Harm sat and the Admiral looked at him. "Sir, I just got off the phone with my mother." "And…"
Harm started to explain, "Well, sir she knows the hell we've been going through the past few weeks, and she has invited me and several others for an all expenses paid trip to Disney World in Florida for two weeks." The Admiral nodded for him to continue, and Harm continued with the details. "Alright, Mr. Rabb, I think we can all use the break and I'm sure all of us will be extremely grateful to your mother for this trip." "Yes, sir." "Now, who were you thinking of inviting on this trip?" "Well, sir, whoever I invite will be able to bring a guest with them. So, you and Meredith, Harriet, Bud, and AJ, Mac, and if she wants, Chloe, Sturgis, Bobbi, Tiner, Gunny, myself, and Sergei." The Admiral nodded approving the names.
The Admiral buzzed Tiner, "Tiner, get me MacKenzie, Turner, Roberts, Sims, and Gunny, please." A few minutes later a knock on the door sounded and the Admiral issued enter. Tiner was about to leave, "Tiner stay." All were standing at attention; the admiral got up from his chair and walked around to stand in front of his desk, "At ease people." Everyone relaxed, Mac's eyes met Harm's and she asked a silent question, his eyes just twinkled.
"Commander Rabb has just informed me of something I think you all will appreciate." The Admiral nodded to Harm and Harm spoke, "My mom called a little while ago, and asked if we would like to go on an all expenses paid trip to Disney World for two weeks. The Admiral is clearing it with SecNav right now," nodding to the Admiral who had his back to them and was on the phone. "You are all free to bring a guest if you wish. The plane leaves on Friday at 8 am, my mom will be sending the tickets over as soon as I call her back." The Admiral hung up the phone; "SecNav has agreed to our trip and will be sending over several officers while we are away including an acting JAG for two weeks. So, I suggest you start making arrangements and get to packing."
During the days before the trip, the bullpen was very quiet. Everyone was working hard to get everything done before they left on Friday. Harriet, Mac, and Bobbi had gone on a shopping spree on Wednesday for the trip, and Mac had gotten some things for Chloe as well. Chloe was arriving the next day and then would travel with everyone else to Florida. It was now Thursday and Chloe and Mac were putting the finishing touches on packing.
Mac's Apartment
Georgetown, D.C.
ZULU 1930
Mac was in the bathroom packing her toiletries when there was a knock at the door. "Chloe, can you get it?" Mac said and Chloe went to the door and opened it. "Harm," she squealed and launched herself into Harm's arms. Harm smiled and hugged the 15-year-old with one arm; he was carrying two pizza boxes with the other. Mac entered the living room in a pair of old faded jeans and a U.S.M.C. t-shirt. "Harm, shouldn't you be packing?" "I decided to take a break. But if you want me to go, I'll just take these pizza's with me." Mac rolled her eyes, "Come on in, especially since you brought food." Harm set the pizza boxes on the coffee table and watched as Mac went into the kitchen for drinks.
Mac came back into the room handing Chloe and Harm each a bottle of water and sat down on the couch next to Harm. "Have you ever been to Disney World?" Chloe asked Harm and Mac. Harm smiled, "I've been to Disney Land but I have never been to Disney World. What about you Mac?" Mac smiled, "Nope." "Some of my friends have gone but I haven't and I've always wanted to," Chloe grinned. Harm and Mac smiled at the young girl.
Both pizza boxes were soon empty and Chloe exited the room to check on a few things. Harm helped Mac pick up the dishes and carry them into the kitchen. Mac quickly rinsed the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. "You want to stay for a cup of coffee." "Sure." Mac set the pot to brew and turned to face Harm. He was leaning against the counter with his arms crossed over his chest, "Are you excited?" Mac grinned, "You bet. I need this vacation. I felt like I wanted to rip my hair out the past four weeks," she said hoisting herself up onto the counter. "I know it, I think the next two weeks will be good for us."
After sharing a cup of coffee, Harm left with the promise of seeing them at the airport the following morning.
Dulles International Airport
Washington D.C.
ZULU 0700
Mac and Chloe had checked their bags and then went through the security check before making it to the gate. Mac spotted Sturgis first and she and Chloe made their way over to the rest of the group. "Mac," Sturgis called upon seeing her. Mac gave him a quick hug and then Sturgis took her carry-on bag from her and plopped it onto a chair. Mac gave Bobbi a hug and greeted the Admiral and Meredith. "Admiral, Meredith." "Mac, we're going on vacation, please call me AJ." "Okay, AJ." She smiled at Gunny and Tiner and gave Sergei a hug. "For those who don't know, this is my little sister Chloe." Greetings were exchanged.
Harriet and Bud greeted Mac, "Morning ma'am." Mac gave them a stern look and Harriet quickly reiterated, "Morning, Mac." Little AJ came up to Mac and wrapped his arms around her legs squealing, "Aunty Mac." Mac looked down at the small boy and smiled, as she lifted him up and settled him on her hip. He wrapped his small arms around her neck and kissed her on the nose. Mac smiled. Mac turned to Sergei, "Harm not here yet?" "No, he's here. He is getting coffee." Sergei answered in his thick Russian accent. Mac nodded and spotted Harm walking toward the group.
Harm was comfortably dressed in a black t-shirt and tight blue jeans. Mac's breathing became unsteady he always looked good in civvies. Harm started handing out the coffee and doughnuts and muffins. He handed Mac a cup, their fingers brushed as she took the cup from him. "Thanks, Harm." He flashed her the famous flyboy grin and her knees weakened. Mac turned as Sturgis asked her something. Harm took the moment to look at Mac. She was wearing a pair of light blue flare jeans and a bright blue sleeveless shirt with a low v-neck and small ruffles around the neck and sleeve outline and down the center of the shirt.
Harm pulled a wad of tickets from his carry on and began handing them out. Mac opened the envelope and pulled out her ticket, "Harm, these are first class tickets non-stop to Orlando." "I know." Mac looked at him and then tucked the ticket into the pocket of her black light leather jacket.
"Flight 243, is now boarding. Children traveling alone, and families with small children may now board the plane. First class passengers may now board the plane. The group stood up, grabbing the carry-on luggage. Take one last look around to make sure they had everything. Harriet, Bud, and little AJ were in front of Chloe, and Mac and Harm were behind them. They handed the flight attendant their tickets and made their way down the ramp toward the plane.
Harm ducked as he entered the plane. Mac was in seat 3A and Harm was in 3B. Mac shoved her bag under the seat in front of her. Sergei and Chloe were in the seats across from Harm and Mac, the Admiral and Meredith were in front of Sergei and Chloe, and Sturgis and Bobbi were in front of Harm and Mac. Tiner and Gunny sat behind Harm and Mac, and Harriet, Bud, and Little AJ were in the seats behind Sergei and Chloe. After stowing his carry-on bag in the above compartment, he sat down in his seat next to Mac.
They buckled their seatbelts and Mac leaned her head back in her chair waiting for the plane to taxi from the gate. Harm reached for her hand that rested on the armrest. Mac opened her eyes and looked at him. Harm smiled and motioned to the window, "We're moving." Mac squeezed his hand as they watched the plane move to the runaway. They gained speed and were soon lifted off the ground.
ZULU 0930
Mac sat looking through a magazine. Their stewardess was coming through once again asking for drink orders. She was a young blonde woman that looked like she had had breast implants. She reached Harm and leaned over and asked him for his drink. Harm flashed his famous flyboy grin and the woman went into full flirting mode. Mac rolled her eyes. The woman continued to flirt with Harm, not even noticing Mac was there. Mac had finally had enough she unbuckled and stood up. "Harm, I need to get up." Harm turned to look at her, "Sure, Mac." Mac began to step around him and the blonde bimbo, but she accidentally got her foot caught in a bag strap and stumbled. She grabbed on to the nearest object, which happened to be Harm's thigh to keep from falling. Harm's hands flew to her waist to stop her from falling. Mac looked up, her face inches from Harm's, "Are you okay?" Harm asked, his eyes full of concern. "Fine," Mac breathed before standing up and stepping around the blonde.
Mac plopped into the empty seat next to Harriet who looked sympathetically over at her friend. "Are you okay, Mac?" "Yea, I'm fine." "It just…" Harriet looked at Mac, "I know. There's no need to explain." Mac smiled and settled back into the chair. Bud came back a few minutes later with a very happy AJ. "Look, Mommy." Little AJ pointed proudly to a pair of gold wings on his chest. "Where did you get those, sweetie?" "The lady over there." He pointed to a woman with shoulder-length brown hair. "See Aunty Mac." "I see, kiddo." Mac made her way back over to her seat. Harm got up and let Mac sit back down in her seat.
Nothing was said between the two about the earlier incident. They just made small talk about other things. Finally it was time for the plane to land. "This is your Captain speaking. The seatbelt sign is back on as we make our decent into Orlando. It looks like a wonderful day out here today, sunny, low 90's and a light breeze. We thank you for flying USAIR with us today."
The plane touched down and everyone unbuckled and began gathering their items. Upon, standing up Harm whacked his head on the ceiling; Mac winced, "Are you okay?" Harm rubbed the back of his head; "They don't make plans for tall guys." Mac smiled, "No they don't." Harm motioned for her to go ahead of him and the group exited the plane. They took the elevator down to the baggage claim and waited for a few minutes.
A loud beeping noise signaled the arrival of the baggage. The women stayed behind and let the men go be men and grab the luggage. "Mac, which one's are yours and Chloe's?" Harm asked as Mac came to stand beside him. "I have two black ones and Chloe has two purple ones." Mac pointed them out to Harm as they came around the bend on the belt; Harm bent and hoisted one of Mac's bags off the belt. "Jesse Mac, I thought Marine's packed light," Harm teased. "For assignments yes, for vacations no," Mac teased back. Finally all the luggage was gathered and Harm made his way to the rental car. Harm joined the group a few minutes later, "And…" "My parents sent a stretch limo for us, it's waiting out front."
Everyone's eyes went wide but they followed Harm out the front doors. Sure enough, there was a long black stretch limo parked out front. Luggage was loaded into the trunk and everyone got in. The door was shut and they were off to Disney World.
Disney World
Coronado Springs Resort
Orlando, Florida
ZULU 1230
A short 20 minutes later the limo pulled up in front of the Coronado Springs Resort. Mac stepped out of the limo closely followed by Harm. "Wow," Mac breathed. The building was colorfully painted with Mexican and Southwest colors and themes. A bellhop came to collect their luggage and the group walked into the colorfully decorated lobby. There was a huge bubbling water fountain in the middle of the lobby and plush chairs around it. Off to the left was a magnificent gift shop and to the right was the check-in desk.
Trish spotted her son and stood up, you couldn't miss him. He was the tallest of the group. "Harm," Trish called, as they got closer. "Mom." He wrapped his arms around the older woman lifting her slightly off her feet. "Harm, put me down, dear." Harm set his mother on her feet and kissed her cheek. Harm stepped back and shook his stepfather's hand. Harm turned to make introductions, "Mom, I'm sure you remember Sturgis." "Of course," Trish said with a smile and hugged him. "This is Congresswoman Bobbi Latham, Sturgis's girlfriend. You remember Admiral Chegwidden and this is his girlfriend Meredith Leland. You remember Harriet, Bud, and their son AJ, and Tiner, and Gunny." Harm turned to Sergei, "Mom this is Sergei Zhukov." Sergei extended his hand, Trish ignored the hand and hugged him tightly whipering, "You have so much of your father in you." Sergei pulled back and smiled.
"And Mom, this is Chloe Madison Mac's little sister. And…" "And you must be Mac," Trish said warmly turning to Mac. Mac smiled, "Yes. It's nice to finally meet you Mrs. Burnett." "Please, dear, call me Trish." Trish wrapped her arms around Mac and hugged her like Mac was her daughter. Mac couldn't remember when she was hugged like this the last time. 'I know what Harm sees in her, now if he can only get his six in gear.' Trish thought as she released the younger woman.
"Okay, room arrangements are this. The entire fifth floor in this building belongs to us. Frank and I are in Suite 430. Harriet, Bud, and AJ will be in Suite 432. AJ and Meredith will be in Suite 431, Sturgis and Bobbi are in Suite 433, Tiner and Gunny are sharing a two bedroom Suite in 434. Harm and Sergei are sharing a Suite in 435 which is connected to Suite 436 where Mac and Chloe will be staying." Frank handed out the keys to the rooms and Trish spoke once again, "Now why don't you all go up to your rooms, settle in, freshen up a bit and then we'll go for some lunch. How does that sound?" The group murmured their assent.
As the group turned toward the elevators Trish turned to her husband and he wrapped his arm around her shoulders. Little did Harm and Mac, this trip would change their lives forever…
Decided to try something new. Let me know what you think, good? Bad? Let me know, please please review with Harm on top!!!