Title: Mountain Adventure
Author: rooster dawn
Rating: G
Classification: Harm/Mac
Spoiler: none
Summary: Harm and Mac go flying in the mountains to see the fall foliage. They get snowed in with unexpected results.
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part 7
Later that day Mac went to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. As she was getting ready to return to her office Carolyn and Harriet joined her in the kitchen. They were very happy to see her.
They hadn't seen her in a very long time and they were interested to know how it was to be alone with the Commander for so long. They knew the Commander was the man of Mac's dreams.
They wanted to know what had happen during their time away. Did she make up with him? Then they noticed something shiny on her finger. It wasn't an engagement ring and it wasn't on her right hand. It was a gold wedding band. Was she married? Had she married the Commander while they were gone?
"Good afternoon Ma'am, welcome back." chirped Harriet.
"Good afternoon Sarah, It's nice to have you back at JAG. The work load has been unbearable with you and Harm gone." informed Carolyn.
"Hi Carolyn, Harriet. I'm sorry about that Carolyn. Harm and I were planning on returning the day it snowed, but we were snowed in for over two months." replied Mac.
"Have you talked to Mic since you've been back Ma'am. He's been really worried about you. He's been in here almost every day since you've been gone." asked a nosy Harriet pretending to be helpful.
"No Harriet. Harm and I just got back late this morning. We only had time to change and grab a bit to eat before we came here. We have to go to the airfield after work to pick up Harm's car." informed Mac.
"Mic wasn't very happy that you've been gone for so long with the Commander." tattled Harriet.
"I don't know why he should be upset. I've told him I don't belong to anyone, especially him. I can do or see anyone I please and he better get over it. I gave him his ring back and told him we'll talk when I got back." replied Mac a little peeved.
"I bet he didn't like that." smiled Carolyn.
"No he didn't. I told him to leave. I went with Harm for a weekend of flying and viewing the foliage. I can't tell you how beautiful it was. The sheer exhilaration of the view and flying in the bi-plane was unbelievable. I got some wonderful pictures. You'll have to come over later this week and see them.
It was a lot of fun. I hadn't felt that good in a long time. Just being away from everything and everybody was rewarding in it's own right. I could just relax." smiled Mac.
"Sounds like you had fun." smiled Carolyn. Though Harriet wondered what she meant about being away from everyone.
"I did. I didn't want to leave. Harm told me he had the cabin for another week if I wanted to stay. He had arranged with Bud to put leave papers in for us. I took him up on it." smiled Mac.
"So what's that on your finger Sarah? I thought you gave Mic back his ring. And it doesn't look like an engagement ring to me." teased Carolyn.
"It's not an engagement ring Carolyn. And I suspect Harriet already knows that." replied Mac.
"You mean it's a wedding band?" asked Harriet pretending to play dumb.
"Yes Harriet, I'm married." sighed Mac shaking her head.
"To whom Ma'am?" asked Harriet.
"Harriet! I've been away for over two months with one particular person and you don't know whom I'm married to." replied a stunned Mac.
She knew Harriet wasn't the brightest bulb on the tree, but she was usually quite perceptive when she wanted to be.
"I'm sorry Ma'am." wailed Harriet.
"How did this come about Sarah? It's not as if you and Harm were talking to each other before you left." asked a curious Carolyn.
"Well that was the purpose of the weekend trip. To get away from everything and everybody and spend some quality time alone together talking about us. We had a good time and we talked.
We talked about what happen in Australia and what had happen when we returned. We talked it all out. We took long walks and enjoyed the scenery. Everything was perfect." sighed Mac contently.
"What happened and why didn't you make it back?" asked Carolyn.
"We were going to fly back on Friday morning, but it snowed the night before. We were stranded. We couldn't fly out. So we had to stay put. We didn't have any snow gear." answered Mac.
"So how was it that you managed to get married while you were away." asked Carolyn.
"I think Bud played a big role in that. He and Harm were looking for a mountain cabin to spend the week. Bud was the one who located the cabin we stayed in. It happened to be in Kentucky." replied Mac looking at Harriet.
"What's wrong with Kentucky?" asked Carolyn. It was a beautiful state. She had vacationed there several times in the past.
"Nothing really, but it's one of those states that has a unique cohabitation law." informed Mac.
"What does that mean Ma'am?" asked Harriet. She didn't know what the term cohabitation meant.
"It means that if you live together as man and wife for a period of time you are considered legally married." replied Carolyn.
"And in Kentucky that happens to be two months. So when Mr. Duffy came to get us he had Rev Jones with him. Courtesy of Mr. Roberts. The reverend married us." replied Mac.
"Congratulation Sarah!" chirped Harriet and Carolyn.
After work Harm and Mac went to the airfield to retrieved Harm's car. They returned to Harm's place to have dinner and talk about their future. They decided that Mac's place would be better suited because it was larger and in a safer neighborhood."
"Are you happy to be home Sarah?" asked Harm.
"Yes Harm, I am. It was wonderful to be alone with you in the cabin, but I'm happier to be here with you." cooed Mac.
"Me too Sarah. It was nice to be able to share with our friends how happy we are." smiled Harm.
"Yes it was. Did you have the opportunity to call your mother?" demanded Mac.
She knew Harm has a tendency not to inform his mother about major changes in his life. He tended to procrastinate until he forgot all together.
"Yes, I did it right after our talk with the Admiral. She was very happy for us. She knew I would eventually open my eyes to see that I had the most wonderful woman in the world right there in front of me and I would marry her." declared Harm.
"That was very nice of her to say. I feel the same way about her son." cooed Mac.
"Have you talked to Mic yet?" asked Harm.
"No, I talked to his answering machine. I asked him to meet me for lunch at Beltway Burger tomorrow. I told him that I needed to talk to him." replied Mac.
"Do you want me to come along?" asked Harm. He wanted to be there for her in case Bugme decide to be difficult.
"No, I'll be fine Harm. He'll be unhappy and upset, but I think he'll understand. I think he has always known that my heart belong to you, but was hoping I would eventually let go of you and learn to love him if I spent enough time with him.
I did love him, but not like I love you, the forever kind of love." replied Mac.
"My mother and Frank are coming for a visit on the twentieth. Maybe we can have a small private wedding with them and our friends." informed Harm.
"I would like that. It would be nice to share with our family and friends our joy of being together." smiled Mac.
"I love you Sarah, good night." whispered Harm.
"I love you Harm, good night." cooed Mac in return.
epilog
20 Dec 00
Harm's Apartment
Trish and Frank arrived at Dulles International Airport. They took a limo to Harm's place. Harm and Mac greeted them when they arrived. Trish was so happy to hear that Harm had finally came to his senses and asked Mac to marry him.
She knew Mac was a very special woman the way Harm talked about her. He was always so cheerful when he spoke of Mac. She had been waiting a long time to finally meet Mac. Harm had told her that they were getting married at the Naval Academy Chapel on the twenty third.
23 Dec 00
Naval Academy Chapel
Harm was standing in front of the altar with Keeter and the Chaplin. He was very nervous. Even though they were already married it wasn't the same as standing in front of God and family and declaring your love for most wonderful woman in the world.
The music started. The first one down the aisle was Chloe. She looked beautiful in her white dress with red roses. She was tossing rose petals as she walked slowly down the aisle.
Next down the aisle was Carolyn. She looked radiant in her peach colored dress. Her best friend was marrying the man of her dreams. She was very happy for Mac.
And finally it was Mac's turn to walk down the aisle on her uncle's arm. She looked fantastic. She was so beautiful that she took Harm's breath away. She wore a long white gown with lace trim. It was cut low in front and back to show off her beautiful figure.
She walked very slowly to Harm. She was very nervous. Her whole body was shaking. When they got to the front of the church Uncle Matt handed her to Harm. They turned to face the Chaplin.
The Chaplin conducted a beautiful service. Harm and Mac said their vows. The Chaplin pronounced them husband and wife. They shared a kiss. They had the reception at the Officer's Club. All their friend and family congratulated them and wished them a bright future.
the end
