Title: Old Friends Come Back
Author: rooster dawn
Classification: Harm/Mac
Spoiler: n/a
Summary: Kate and Meg come back to JAG for love, will Mac have a say in the matter.
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part 2
Mac's office
A month later Lieutenant Commander Caitlin Pike returned to JAG. She was replacing Commander Mattonie for six months while he was TDY.
She was going to be Bud's senior partner and a competitor for Harm's affections. The Admiral introduced her as a former star member of JAG. Harm and Mac went to Harm's office which had the shades pulled.
"I suppose you know Caitlin too Harm?" asked Mac with a look that said she wasn't too please.
"Yes, she was my first partner here at JAG before Meg. We worked together for about six months before she left with the previous JAG." smiled Harm.
"Were you involved with her Harm?" asked Mac with a look of pain.
She could tell by the way they interacted in the conference room that they knew each other pretty well and that Caitlin was still interested in him. The last thing she needed now was another woman vying for Harm's attention.
"No, We were very good friends. We got along great. She had a lot of spirit and spunk. Though we did spend a weekend together five years ago in Japan while she was stationed there." answered Harm.
"So I don't have anything to worry about then?" asked Mac quietly.
"She's an old friend Mac. She likes to flirt. We used to have some good times together, but I love only you." replied Harm as he gave her a quick peck.
"I love you too." replied Mac.
Meg's office
"It's so nice to be back here at JAG. I've miss the city and my friends here." greeted Caitlin.
"It's nice to see you again Kate. You're one of my best friends. I've missed you too." replied Meg.
"Me too Meg. I'm sorry it's only for six months." lamented Caitlin.
"We can still have a lot of fun while you're here. We can torment Harm." laughed Meg.
"Speaking of Harm, is he seeing anyone?" asked Caitlin curiously.
"No, at least not according to Bud and his wife Harriet. Why?" asked Meg.
She wondered why Caitlin wanted to know. She knew she had no chance with Harm if Caitlin was interested in him.
"We have always had a special relationship in the past. If he's not seeing anyone. It would be nice to spend some time with him. It might even be nice to see if it could developed into something more." smile Caitlin wishfully.
"You shouldn't start something with him if you're not serious Kate." replied Meg a little perturbed.
"What makes you think I'm not. Oh ... I see, little sister has feelings for him too, huh Meg. You know we use to talk about you when he was your partner.
He enjoyed working with you a lot, but he thought of you more like a little sister who needed to be protected." chuckled Caitlin as she tried to rattle Meg.
"That's not true! He cared for me more than that. Particularly when I was shot and was in a coma. He just wasn't ready to settle down then. He is now." replied a sullen Meg.
"That's only because he felt guilty Meg. He had a habit of dumping his work on you. I would agree with you though. I think he's ready to settle down. He sure is old enough now, but I think we may be too late.
From what I've seen this week in the bullpen and from the rumors I've heard, he and Sarah have a special relationship going. Something you and I never had with him. He accepts her as his equal." replied Caitlin as she tried to explain to Meg to be careful. She didn't want Meg to get hurt.
"They do work well together, but Bud said they are just good friends." wailed Meg sullenly.
"Since when did you listen to Bud when it concerns two people in a relationship. Bud is two pints short of a quart in that area." laughed Caitlin.
"Well he is married to the woman he loves and has a son. Which is more than I can say about either of us." replied Meg defiantly.
"That's true Meg, but if you talk to Carolyn, she will tell you that it was Harm and Mac that got Bud and Harriet together. Bud stood her up on their first date. Harriet was mad at him for a long time afterwards.
Besides Harriet and Carolyn both have said Harm and Mac have been love with each other for years, but have been in denial about it." answered Caitlin.
"Then if one of us is going to snag Harm we can't wait." replied Meg.
"Good luck Meg, you're going to need it." smiled Caitlin.
Over the next several months Meg had the opportunity to go out to lunch with Harm once or twice a week. They talked about the cases that they had worked on in the past and her time away at other duty stations.
They also talked about past relationships particularly Annie and Jordan. They had a good time getting to know each other again. Meg was very happy. She was spending time with Harm.
She noticed that he was more relax and easy going then he was five years ago. It seemed he was ready to settle down. It seemed to her that he respected her more as an equal now than before.
She loved him more everyday, but she knew she needed to tell him how she felt or it would be too late. She knew Caitlin was interested in him too. She knew she couldn't afford to wait much longer.
One day while they were having lunch together.
"You know Harm it would be nice to get together sometime for dinner like the old days. I haven't seen your new apartment yet." Meg asked in a teasing tone.
"How does this Saturday sound to you? About 1900 hours." replied Harm.
"Sounds good to me." smiled Meg as she got ready to leave. She was quite happy now. Finally a chance to get Harm alone in a relaxing environment. She would tell him how she felt.
When they got back to JAG Harm went to Mac's office.
"Did you have a nice lunch fly boy?" asked Mac slightly annoyed.
"Yes it was nice. Meg is a good kid." replied Harm not aware of her mood.
"You have been going out to lunch a lot lately. If it isn't Meg then it is Caitlin." replied Mac sounding a little more bitter.
"There's no reason for you to be jealous ninja girl. I only want you." replied Harm as he reached out and took her hand with his to reassure her.
"I'm not jealous Harm. I just miss spending time with you. Some days we are so busy the only time I get to see you is at lunch. And you aren't around." responded Mac quietly.
"I'm sorry. It's just they were such good friends and we haven't seen each other for a long time. We had a lot of catching up to do. But I promise I will make more time for you. I love you and only you." cooed Harm softly.
"You do know that Meg and Caitlin are in competition for your attention Harm?" stated Mac.
"Don't be ridiculous Sarah. They are just good friends from a different time when I was in love with Diane. I love only you now ninja girl." replied Harm as he tried to get Mac off this topic.
"I love you too, but that still doesn't changed the fact that they both want to have a relationship with you. Everyone in the office can see it. Both Carolyn and Harriet have told me. You need to put an end to their fantasies and soon." demanded Mac nicely.
"I guess you're right. I've invited Meg over for dinner Saturday. We can ask Kate to come over too along with Bud and Harriet. We can tell them all at the same time that we are a couple. And hopefully they will respect our privacy enough and not tell anyone else." conceded Harm.
"That sounds like a nice plan Harm. I was hoping that we could share our happiness with Bud and Harriet. I know Caitlin and Meg are good people too. I'm going crazy not being able to share our news with anyone." replied a happy marine.
"It makes me feel good to see you so happy." responded Harm with a smile.
"In the future fly boy I would appreciate it if you would consult with me first before you invite people over." teased Mac liking the idea of being his significant other.
"Yes Ma'am. I'm yours to command." replied Harm.
Harm went to Caitlin's office. "Kate, how would you like to come to my place for dinner Saturday night. I'm having some friends over. It would be a good way for everyone to get to know each other better."
"Sounds great Harm. Can I bring anything?" asked Caitlin.
"Just your sparkling personality Kate." replied Harm.
Meanwhile Mac stopped at Harriet's desk. "Harriet, Harm is having an informal dinner party. He wanted me to ask you and Bud to come over to his place Saturday night around 1700 hours."
"We would love to Ma'am. Are you going to be there?" asked Harriet.
"Yes Harriet, I wouldn't be asking you if I wasn't going to be there." replied Mac.
She smiled. Harriet was so sweet. Her limited mind was so easy to read. But she and Bud would balance out the room and help slow down the advances of Kate and Meg towards her flyboy. It would also give everybody the chance to get to know each other better.
