Title: Fun on the Slopes

Author: Ninjagurl354

PG-13

Romance/Drama

Summary: The JAG staff needs a break…they go to have some fun on the slopes, or is fun not all it's cracked up to be…

Disclaimers: I don't own JAG or the characters they belong to DPB!

Spoilers:

A/N: Takes place in 7th season. Renee is gone; Bud is not on his assignment yet. Takes place after Answered Prayers. Will eventually be a Harm/Mac!

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

ZULU 1300

     Harm Rabb sat in his office, staring at the file that was spread across his desk. Everyone at JAG had been working overtime due to several very big cases that had been sent to JAG. Everyone was always in court, or interviewing witnesses, writing briefs, etc. He looked down at the file in front of him again, the words blurred. He was working too dam hard, everyone was. Frustrated he threw his pen down and got up. He walked over to the window standing in front of it, staring out at the snow covered D.C. and the snow that was still falling.

     He looked over at Mac's office. There she sat, staring at her computer screen, chewing lightly on a pen. Harm's mind wandered slightly, imagining… No he was not going to go there. They had just started to get their friendship back on track. He was not going to think that not now.  Harm thought to himself.

     Mac sat in her office thoroughly frustrated. She couldn't think anymore. Sure, she had wrapped up her cases, along with everyone else. But now, were the mounds and mounds of paperwork. She couldn't stand it her mind was on overload she needed a break. Finally she threw her pen down on her desk and got up.

     Harm looked over at his desk and picked up several sheets of paper that he needed copied. He walked out of his office and turned slamming straight into a certain marine.

     Mac walked out of her office, shutting the door behind her, as she turned around again, she slammed into something hard. Startled Mac lost her balance. Harm grabbed her around the waist so that she wouldn't fall. Mac looked up at Harm who grinned sheepishly, "Sorry I wasn't watching where I was going. Are you okay?" "Yea, fine. My mind was somewhere else," she smiled. Harm flashed her his flyboy grin and dropped his hands from around her waist and bent down to pick up his papers.

     Both were slightly unhappy from the loss of contact with each other, but neither showed it. Mac stepped around Harm and went straight for the break room, passing Harriet who grinned. She had seen the crash from across the bullpen, and the look in Mac's eyes… well she knew that look.

     Once Mac reached the safety of the break room, she groaned softly. She had way too much on her mind. "God I need a vacation," she moaned. "Something wrong, Colonel." Mac jumped and turned around to face the Admiral. "Uhh, no sir. Stress." "Ahhh," the Admiral said raising his eyebrows, "It has been hell the last two weeks." "Yes, sir."

     Harm and Sturgis entered the break room. Mac had her back to them, pouring herself a cup of coffee. The Admiral nodded at them on the way out. Harm walked up to Mac and reached around her for a mug. Mac tried to move out of the way from her position by the counter. She managed to get around Harm after pushing herself up against him in the process. Sturgis's eyebrows shot straight up but he didn't say a word. Harm held his breath as he poured a cup of coffee. "Does anyone else feel like they need a vacation," Sturgis asked. Harm and Mac both raised their hands.

     "I would kill for just a day off to spend at home," Mac said. They walked out of the break room together. Tiner walked up to them, "Sirs, ma'm the Admiral would like to see you in his office." "Ok Tiner, we'll be right there." They started walking over to the Admiral's office, "You don't think he has another case for us do you?" Sturgis asked. "Probably not. Harm what did you do?" She said looking at him. "Me? Why are you looking at me?" He said incredulously. Mac rolled her eyes and opened the door.

     All three officers stood at attention. "At ease," the Admiral said looking up. Before he could say more there was another knock, "Enter." Harriet, Bud, and Singer entered the room. "At ease." "People you have all worked extremely hard this week. Thank you for your hard work." Everyone nodded. "How would you all like a vacation?" "Sir?"

     "I've been thinking about going skiing for the past couple of weeks and after these past two weeks I thought that we could all use the break." "But sir who will stay here and command JAG?" Loren Singer spoke up. "Secnav is providing a few officers including someone to be acting JAG for a few days."

     "Where are we going sir?" Harm asked. "There is a ski lodge up in New Hampshire. We leave Friday. We should meet here by 0600 so we can make it to the lodge early." "Yes, sir." "Dismissed." Everyone snapped to attention and filed out of the office.

Thursday

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church Virginia

ZULU 1705

     Mac closed the final file on her desk. She breathed a sigh of relief. She had the next 5 days to relax and have some fun in the sun and on the slopes with her friends. She picked up her briefcase and cover and walked out of her office closing and locking the door behind her. She walked towards the elevator. "Mac!" Mac stopped and turned to see Harm walking up to her. They stepped into the elevator, "You ready for tomorrow?" Harm asked. "You bet I am!" Mac smiled up at him.

     The elevators bumped open and they walked out together. On the way to the parking lot, "Mac, would you want to carpool with me tomorrow?" Mac looked thoughtfully at him as they reached their cars, "Sure Harm. Thanks." "Ok, so I'll pick you up at 0530 tomorrow morning." "See you tomorrow, Harm." Mac smiled again and climbed into her car.

Mac's Apartment

Georgetown D.C.

ZULU 2200

     Mac had finished packing a couple hours ago, had brought Jingo over to her neighbor and had sat in her living room for awhile. At 10:00 Mac got ready for bed, and crawled between the sheets. Her last thoughts were of herself and Harm in the mountains, skiing, and sitting by a warm fire at night. She smiled before sleep claimed her.

Mac's Apartment

Georgetown D.C.

ZULU 0525

     Harm pulled his SUV into the parking space next to Mac's corvette. He got out of his car and whistled as he walked up the stairs toward Mac's apartment.

     Knock. Knock. He's early, Mac thought to herself as she looked through the peephole of her door. She opened it and Harm looked up, he flashed her his flyboy grin as his eyes swept over her figure. She was in a pair of tight blue jeans, and a red turtleneck sweater. "Your actually early, squid," Mac quipped as her eyes roamed over him. He was wearing a black ribbed sweater, a pair or blue jeans, and black leather jacket. "I do what I can, Mac." Mac rolled her eyes.

     "That your bag, Mac?" Harm asked indicating the bag by the door. Mac nodded as she dug through her purse making sure she had her keys, and cell. Harm picked up the bag, "You ready?" Mac threw her black leather jacket on, "Now I am." She locked her door and followed him out to his car. He opened the door for her and she climbed into the warm car. Harm threw her bag into the trunk and then went around to the driver's side. He climbed in and reached for something in the backseat.

     He produced 2 cups of coffee and a bag of goodies for the two of them. "Oooh, thank you." Harm smiled and pulled the car out onto the street. On the way Harm looked over at Mac who was munching on a muffin, "So, Mac you ready for some fun on the slopes?" Mac didn't answer him. He gently placed his hand on her knee, "Mac?" he said slowly. "I can't ski Harm."

     "Ooh, is that why you're so quiet? Mac, why didn't you tell me?" Mac looked away, "I don't know. Maybe I thought you would think less of me that I've never been skiing." "Mac, I would never think that. Lot's of people can't ski, even Marines. I can teach you, if you want me too." She looked over at him, "You would do that?" "Yes, I would," he squeezed her knee. "Harm can you teach me to ski?" Harm grinned, "Yes."

     "Thanks Harm." She placed her hand over his and squeezed his hand. A few minutes later they pulled into JAG. Harm and Mac climbed out of the warm car and stepped into the cold. The Admiral got out of his car, "Colonel, Commander, I hope you brought a warmer jacket then that." "I did, sir," Mac said. "Me too, sir." "Harm, Mac we're not in uniform. We're on vacation, you can call me AJ." "Alright AJ," Harm said smiling.

     As soon as Tiner, and Loren Singer arrived, everyone clamored back into their cars. One by one the cars followed the Admirals' SUV. Harm cranked up the radio as they began their 6 hour drive to New Hampshire.

     A little while later Mac closed her eyes and fell asleep almost immediately. Harm looked over at her and smiled, she looked so peaceful and angelic when she slept. Harm drove and listened to music for the next hour and a half.

     Another song floated through the speakers and into the car. Harm switched lanes and softly started to sing along with the song. Mac slowly drifted out of dreamland, and shifted in her seat stretching slightly. She stopped and pretended to be asleep as she heard Harm singing.

Every time our eyes meet

This feeling inside me

Is almost more than I can take

Baby when you touch me

I can feel how much you love me

And it just blows me away

I've never been this close to anyone or anything

I can hear your thoughts

I can see your dreams

I don't know how you do what you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I wanna spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby I'm amazed by you

The smell of your skin

The taste of your kiss

The way you whisper in the dark

Your hair all around me

Baby you surround me

You touch every place in my heart

Oh it feels like the first time every time

I wanna spend the whole night in your eyes

I don't know how you do what you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I wanna spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby I'm amazed by you

Every little thing that you do

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I wanna spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Oh, every little thing that you do

Baby I'm amazed by you.

     Harm glanced over at Mac, I love you Sarah, he thought to himself. Mac opened her eyes and stretched. "Mmm, hey." "Hey, have a nice nap?" Harm asked. "Yea, I did. I love that song, you have a nice voice too." Harm blushed she had heard him. Mac smiled and settled back in her seat. "Hey Mac, can you grab me a water bottle. There in the cooler on the backseat." "Sure."

     Mac halfway turned in her seat and opened the cooler and reached inside for a water bottle. She brought it back to the front seat, uncapped it and handed it to Harm. He took a few sips and handed it back to Mac. Mac settled back into her seat, tucking her hair behind her ears. She began singing along with the song on the radio.

I been walking through life with a bullet proof vest

Shielding emotions, acting like I couldn't care less

I kept love at a distance my defenses were locked and alert

Then you say hello and the next thing I know

I'm ready to risk being hurt

No more protecting my heart now darlin'

My soul is out of the dark now yes it is

I'm settin' my sails, tail winds prevail and I'm on my way

You've got me lettin' my guard down baby

I wanna see what love has to offer me

I'm showin' all my cards

No more protecting my heart

I been guilty of sayin' no when I could have said yes

My heart's history, well it hasn't been the best

But this time I'm trusting in somebody other than me

I built the walls tall now there gonna fall

Got no more secrets to keep

No more protecting my heart now darlin'

My soul is out of the dark now yes it is

I'm settin' my sails, tail winds prevail and I'm on my way

You've got me lettin' my guard down baby

I wanna see what love has to offer me

I'm showin' all my cards

No more protecting my heart

I been waitin', hesitatin' treadin' water, trying to stay afloat

But now I'm heading in the right direction finally filled with hope

No more protecting my heart

You've got me lettin' my guard down baby

I wanna see what love has to offer me

I'm showin' all my cards

No more protecting my heart

Baby, I'm ready to start

No more protecting my heart

     Harm grinned, "Nice marine." Mac smiled.

Black Bear Ski Lodge

Portsmith, New Hampshire

ZULU 1200

     Harm pulled his SUV to a stop in front of the lodge. Everyone climbed out of their cars and followed the Admiral into the lodge. The lobby was huge and held a welcoming look. The Admiral walked toward the front desk. "Welcome to the Black Bear Ski Lodge. Are you checking in?" "Yes, I booked a group of rooms under Chegwidden." "Yup here it is. Ok Mr. And Mrs. Roberts." Bud stepped forward, "You will be in room 216 on the second floor." "Singer room 217, Turner room 218, Tiner room 219, Chegwidden room 220." They took their keys and stepped back. "We had one room left for a group like yours." Admiral turned to look at Harm and Mac.

     Mac looked up at Harm who raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders. "I guess we could share," Mac said, while in the back of her mind she was jumping for joy. "Sure," Harm flashed her his flyboy grin, while in the back of his mind he was absolutely thrilled.

     They both reached for the key, her hand wrapped around the key his hand wrapped around hers. Their eyes met and Harm slowly dropped his hand from hers.

     This was definitely going to be a vacation none of them would ever forget…

Hey, people! Thought I'd try a new fic while working on my other one. Let me know what you think! Should I continue or no? Please R&R!

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