Disclaimer: I do not own JAG or any of the characters. The only thing that is mine is Harmony. So please do not sue.

A/N: First off if there is any weird formatting it is because I transferred my fic from my windows PC to my Macbook. I got tired of working on the P(iece) (of) C(rap) and wanted my baby back for a while. Also thanks to my betas. I have more chapters written and I will try and post them once a day during the week. I think I have lost readers though, which makes me sad.

2245 Zulu

Naval Hospital

Bethesda, Maryland

Knock, knock, knock. "He left dad it's safe to come in."

"It's just me." Harriet's cheerful voice came from the other side of the door as she opened it. "I just saw Mikey, he seemed to be in a real good mood."

Harmony blushed. "We kissed. Not just a smile hi how are you kiss, like tongue and all kiss."

Harriet's eyes grew wide and she pulled up a chair. "You did?"

Harmony was still beaming. "We did, and I liked it a lot."

"So that's why he was so happy. Well good for you Harmony, I am happy for you. Mikey is a great guy."

"He's taking me to a movie after I get out of this place."

"Like a date? That's so cute. You dating my little bro well brother-in-law but you know what I mean." Harriet handed harmony a Tupperware container. "I brought you some cookies."

"Yeah Bud said you were going too, he also said that you would bring Little AJ and Jimmy by, what happened?"

"Little A.J came home sick and I didn't want to risk you getting it, and Jimmy wanted to play soccer with his friends. You aren't mad are you?"

"Ma'am they are kids. They get sick and they want to play with their friends, not come to boring hospitals. I am not mad at all."

"Little A.J really wanted to come and see you though, he was pretty upset. Also what is with the whole ma'am thing? You know how I feel about you calling me that. It's Harriet and you know that."

"Well tell Little A.J that when he is feeling better he is more than welcome to come and see me, tell him I said get well soon." Harmony shrugged. "I know, but we are in a Naval hospital and it9s the right thing to do. It's respect ma'am. Besides you're a Lieutenant Commander now and it's something you should be proud of."

"Harmony Mason Rabb! I want you to call me Harriet and as your ranking officer that is an order."

Harmony saluted her. "Aye. Aye Harriet." Harmony cast her a glance. "What happens if there is another ranking officer around? Like let's say Admiral Chegwidden?"

"How about we worry about that when the time comes, for now it's Harriet." She smiled and pointed her finger at her. "Remember Lieutenant, that's an order. Now tell me more about this kiss."

"Well I was talking and everything and out of nowhere Mike kissed me." Her face was apple red. "I was a little caught off guard; I've never felt a kiss like that. So me being me I asked him about the General's daughter-"

Harriet cut her off. "Oh they broke up along time again." She waved her hand. "If you ask me that was a good thing. The General's daughter was…" Harriet leaned in and whispered. "A bit of a hussy."

Harmony laughed. "Yeah so I hear, and then I kissed him back. I just wanted to make sure I felt what I thought I felt. It got pretty heavy and then my dad walked in."

Harriet looked mortified. "That must have been interesting."

"The look on his face was priceless, he definitely wasn't expecting to come in here and see me and Mike making out. I made him leave he should be back…and speak of the devil." Harmony sat up a bit when he walked in. "We were just talking about you dad."

Harriet quickly stood up. "Sir!"

Harm motioned for Harriet to sit down. "You are here visiting my daughter, pretend you are visiting her at home and I am there. There is no need to salute me." He handed Harmony the apple juice she wanted. "I got you the organic."

"Yes sir." Harriet smiled smoothing out her skirt before sitting down.

"Of course you got me the organic."

"Hey," Harm pointed a finger at her as a smile tugged at his face. "I am just looking out for my little girl. I want her to have the best. Whatever she wants."

"Does that include a pony?" Harmony asked taking a sip of the apple juice.

"You won't give up on this pony thing huh? She has been asking for a pony for twenty years now." Harm told Harriet while sipping his coffee.

"Well sir, little girls love ponies. It's just a fact of life." Harriet explained. "I will tell you what, when you are better you and I can go down to Florida, my parents have horses. We can go horseback riding."

"That sounds great and I am going to take you up on that offer." She then poked her tongue out at her father.

Harm smirked. "Yeah but you heard her, you have to get better first. Maybe grow up some, it's like I have a five-year-old again." Harm teased his daughter, leaning against a counter.

"I know you are but what am I?"

Harm eyed his daughter and any other time he would have had a comeback, but right now he knew how lucky he was just to have her still in his life and that he could still hear these kinds of silly childish replies. Shaking his head Harm looked over at Harriet. "I thought you were going to bring the kids today?"

"That was the original plan sir. However, Little A.J came home from school sick and he had a slight fever. I didn't want him to get Harmony sick so I made him stay home which he was not at all happy about. Jimmy wanted to play soccer with his friends."

"When A.J is feeling better she will bring him by. In the meantime, she brought me cookies, Mike brought me some cinnamon rolls, and the last time I talked to Mac she was bringing me some Beltway Burger. So I think I will be ok." Harmony shot her father a stare. "Mac is still going to bring me Beltway Burger right?" She finally had been cleared to eat things like burgers and pizza. There was no way she was not going to take advantage of it.

"Much to my objection she is going to bring you some Beltway Burger. You know there are food just as tasty without the calories and fat in Beltway Burger."

"Actually dad you would be wrong. I mean ok your cooking is great and I love it, but a Beltway Burger Vs a Veggie Burger. The Beltway clearly wins."

"My favorite is the Washington Burger." Harriet interjected. "With the Reagan Onion rings."

"You aren't helping Commander." Harm laughed a little. "If you want I can make you my olive oil and parmesan noodles tomorrow."

"Will Mac be willing to make her garlic bread?" Harmony raised an eyebrow.

"I don't see why that would be an issue."

"I am definitely in for that." Harmony grinned. "But you should make some extra, since me might have a visitor tomorrow."

Harm looked at Harriet. "Are you coming?"

"Not me sir. I have a PTA meeting tomorrow night." Harriet was confused and looked at Harmony.

"Mike will be here."

"As in Roberts?" Harm pondered.

"As in Lieutenant Michael Roberts, yes." She grinned from ear to ear.

"I did not know you two were an item."

"Well it just happened. Come on dad you witnessed that kiss, you had to know some thing would come from it."

Harm turned on his serious dad face. "Does being with Mikey make you happy." The huge grin that showed on his daughters face gave him his answer. "Then I guess I will be making extra."

"YES!" Harmony shot her hands in the air and quickly pulled them down. Wincing in pain she hunched over. "Sonofa-"

Harriet was on her f eet quickly. "Harmony sweetheart are you ok?"

Harm rushed to her side as well. He reached for the call button but Harmony stopped him.

"I am fine. Relax dad. I am fine."

He was still ready to hit the call button if needed. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I just got a little excited. I am fine."

Harm backed off a little. "Just as long as you are sure."

Harriet sat back down. "Maybe you should wait a few weeks before doing gymnastics."

"I need to remind myself that I had a hole blown in my chest and then had my chest cracked by a team of surgeons. I need to take it easy otherwise I won't be getting out of here went I want too."

"How is your leg feeling?" Harriet wondered.

"Itches so bad I hate this cast, I think I will be more excited to get this thing off than I will be to get out of here."

Harriet cracked a smile. "When I was a kid I broke my wrist and the cast made me itch so bad. The Florida heat didn't help either."

"It's misery isn't it?"

Harriet nodded. "It's pretty painful." Gr abbing her cover Harriet stood to her feet. "I should get going, I need to make dinner." Leaning down she gave Harmony a hug. "I will talk to you tomorrow ok hun. Feel better and have fun tomorrow." She winked. Harriet turned to Harm. "Sir." Harriet gave him a friendly salute.

Harm caught her off guard by pulling Harriet into a hug. "Thanks for stopping by Harriet."

Harriet smiled and returned the hug. "Oh it's not really a big deal. I have no issues visiting my children's' favorite babysitter." She gazed at Harmony. "Enjoy the cookies."

"Oh you know I will. Thanks for making them, tell the kids I said hi."

She nodded. "Take care." With that Harriet closed the door behind her.

Harm sat down at eyed his daughter.

"What?"

A smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Just the idea of you and Mikey."

"It's Mike, and what about it. Dad…" She sighed out loud. "Mike is a good guy, he really is. I mean think about it he knows you are my dad so he won't even think about disrespecting me. If he did, Commander Roberts is his brother and would tear him a new butthole. Besides I really like him." Harmony gave her dad her best puppy dog eyes.

"Ok how about this, just don't lose focus on getting better and you can see him."

"Ok, you do know I am 25-years-old and I can pick and=2 0choose who I want to date; I don't need your permission anymore, but to make you happy I won't lose focus on getting better." She closed her eyes for a moment. "I uhm, I might have some good news for you. Bud…sorry Commander Roberts offered me a job at JAG. He wants me to come and help him with research and what not. Like what Tiner used to do for Admiral Chegwidden."

Harm smiled. "Really? Are you going to take it?"

Harmony shrugged and pushed some hair behind her ears, before nervously picking at the tape that held her IV down. "I don't know, I mean –" Her eyes stared down at the brown blanket. "Dad is there any chance at all I might fly again." Her blue eyes looked up at him.

When she looked up at him, and he saw the hope in her eyes it broke his heart. "It's really slim. You would have to pass your Fit test as well as a battery of physiological tests before they let yo u back in the cockpit. Even then, there is no guarantee. I know how bad you want to fly and trust me I get it, I was once in your shoes, but it's not the end of the world. Harmony you have no idea how lucky you are to be alive. You were dead. I don't know if I can do this again, watch you die in my arms like that. Your heart was not beating, and you were covered in blood. The surgeon on the Guadalcanal has no idea how you pulled through, he called it a miracle. Most people with that kind of injury wouldn't have even made it to the operating table." A few tears rolled down his cheeks. "Harmony I can't lose you, you're my little girl, you are my life and if I lost you."

Harmony knew how slim it was, but she wanted more than anything to fly again and was looking for any chance to make it possible. "The idea I'll never chilling out in the ready room with my squadron, or fly with Harley, launching off the Seahawk, it all scares me. I have no idea what to do,if it won't be flying and I don't know how to deal with it." Harmony swallowed hard, seeing her dad cry broke her heart. And I'm sorry that I did that to you, and you had to go through all of that. I really am. If I could go back and undo all of this, I would in heartbeat. You have nothing to worry about though, I am not going anywhere dad. Least not for a long time, you will not lose me dad. I promise. But if there is a chance I can fly again, then I am going to fly."

He held her hand tightly, kissing the back of it. "I know all of that scares you, it scared me, but is all that really worth risking your life again. Why not just give JAG a try, put your old man at ease. Do it for me." Harm brushed her bangs back and kissed her forehead. "You can always do what I did, work with JAG and keep your quals up. I know you love flying, I love it too, but –"

"Dad I am not you. If I am going to fly, I want to do it full time. Not the pansy ass version you do." Right away she felt bad for saying that. "Pulling her hand away Harmony dried some tears. "I shouldn't have said that dad, I am sorry."

"It's ok," Sure he was hurt but Harm knew his daughter was hurting more. "Just humor me and think about JAG, please. You were dead in my arms and that is something I never, ever want to experience that again." He took her hand back and squeezed it again. "Please Harmony."

Harmony hated seeing her father cry it broke her heart. "Ok I will think about JAG, ok? Just stop crying, you know what that does to me." It was a bit painful but Harmony wrapped her arms around her father. "I love you dad, and I am so sorry I did all of that to you." When they broke the hug she looked at her father. "I saw grandpa."

"Harmony did they change the dosage of your pain killers?"

"Dad!" Harmony protested in frustration. "This isn't a joke. I saw grandpa. See you reaction is why I didn't want to say anything. This is the type of conversation I should have with Mac, not you, you're to – you make all of this stuff a joke and don't take it serious."

"What do you expect; you're telling me you saw a dead person."

"Not just a dead person, but the whole bright light and everything."

"You're serious aren't you?" Harm sat on the edge of her bed.

"There was a bright light, and I think I heard your voice, or maybe it was his. But at the end of the light I saw grandpa. He looked pretty good for someone20who was dead. In fact you look just like him, well minus the mustache and all." She took a few seconds to regain her composure. "He told me he was proud of me."

A slight smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Why wouldn't he be?"

Harmony shrugged. "Oh I don't know 'cause I screwed the pooch."

Harm shook. "You didn't screw the pooch Harmony, don't be silly."

Harmony ignored his comment. "He kept me safe and he told me that as much as he loved having me there it just wasn't my time yet. I needed to be here with you." There was a long pause. "He said you were lucky not only to have a beautiful daughter but a stunning wife as well."

"You really did see him huh?"

"This is not something I would lie about dad. He gave me a hug and told me to go, and that when it was my time both he and my mom would be here waiting for me."

"Did he say anything else?"

Harmony shook her head, "no everything faded from there and the next thing I know I woke up and you were snoring. I really don't remember much dad; I'm sorry."

"Shh, it's ok." Harm kissed her forehead. Harm looked up and thanked his father silently for giving him his little girl back. Harm stood to his feet and paced a bit. "I want you to know something. This isn't from father to daughter, this is from aviator to aviator. You did not screw the pooch. I wanted videos of you landing on the Seahawk you never missed a trap you were flawless. A flyer like you does not screw the pooch. What happened up there was an accident, don't believe me ask your wingman. " He stopped at the foot of his daughters bed. "I am so proud of you. I mean I watched those videos and saw the way you flew, I swear if you tell Mac…" He inhaled loudly, following it up with a long exhale. "Harmony I was jealous of you."

"Shut up. Jealous of me? Dad it was just a few landings that's all. It's nothing to write home about."

"Actually it is, and I was a little hurt I didn't know about any of this. The Golden Tailhook Harmony? Queen of the Greenie Board?"

"I was in the run for it, I didn't win it and I sure as hell will not win it now. I am sorry I hurt you by not telling you everything, but I didn't think it was cause for celebration. As for the board, it's just that. It's an adult version of getting stars next to your name for being a good student. It's one step away from a pointless popularity contest. I hate that stuff. Since when did defending my country become some silly contest?"

"That's where you are wrong. How come you wouldn't share this with me?" Harm asked slightly hurt.

"I was embarrassed ok? I got some shit from a few of the guys. The whole 'teacher's pet' thing. I figured if I acted like it was no big deal it would go away."

"Where they from your squad?"

Harmony shook her head. "No they were from the Hawks. The guys in the Tiger Squadron, my squad always had my six. Jackal even got into a fight with one of the Hawks defending my honor."

"How come you never mentioned any of this to me?" Harm questioned.

"I didn't want you to think I couldn't handle myself. Besides the last thing the situation needed was me running to daddy.

Harm nodded, he could understand that. He knew that females had it harder on carriers, and drawing attention to situations like this would only make it worse.

"You know I wouldn't be surprised if that jerk Buster was laughing about what happened to me. He was a bit of a pompous ass like that. Buster was the one who Jackal got into a fight with.

"He wasn't laughing when I was on the Seahawk. He was even one of the first guys to volunteer for air support during the rescue."

Harmony looked surprised. "Buster? Brandon "Buster" Clark? He volunteered for the rescue mission? Are you sure."

"I am positive." Harm shook his head. "Guys can be jerks like that yes. Heck I have said a few things to other flyers that I didn't mean. But when it comes down to it, they will always have your back. Most of all I will always have your six no matter what."

"Well duh dad, I know you will. You're the best wingman a girl can ask for, not to mention a pretty good dad."

"Thanks I try." He winked at his daughter and looked up as the door open.

"I come with goodies." Mac stepped through the doorway and held up a bag of Beltway burger.

"It smells so good and perfect timing because I am so hungry."

"So my daughter was just telling me that Bud offered her to come work for him at JAG."

"Dad." Harmony groaned. "Are you going to tell everyone? Why not just sky write it, it will be easier."

"Mac isn't everyone. She is my wife and your stepmother. As for the sky writing idea. I don't think the Stearman is capable of that."

"Oh I am heartbroken." Harmony said in a sarcastic tone, putting a hand on her chest.

Mac grinned pulling a burger out of the bag, followed by a box of fries. She set the items up on Harmony's tray and finally added a large cup of soda. "He did? Are you going to take him up on the offer?"

"Maybe," Harmony shrugged. "I don't, I might." She took a bite of the burger and her eyes rolled back into her head. "This is even better than it smells."

"I hope so, because it sure doesn't smell so good." Harm piped in.

Harmony made a face at her father in reply.

"You'd do real good in JAG. They would be lucky to have you."

"Have you all been drinking from the same greeting card kool-a id?" Harmony rolled her eyes. "I keep hearing the same line from everyone. You, dad, Bud, Harriet, Mikey…" she made a list on her fingers. "Now all I need is Uncle A.J."

"Wait Mikey was here?"

"Not only was he here, but they kissed.

"DAD!" Harmony shouted her face red with color. "It is not the first time I have kissed a guy."

"You may have kissed guys before, but I have never seen that, so…besides Mikey would be your first serious boy friend."

"Life on an aircraft carrier doesn't make it real easy for a relationship. I left the academy and went right to the Seahawk. There wasn't any time there."

"What was the kiss like?" Mac was interested.

Harmony narrowed her eyes on her father. "I will tell you later Mac; it's not something that I would really want to share in front of my dad." The last thing Harmony needed or wanted to do is share the juicy details of a kiss. That kind of thing was better shared with a girl.

"He is coming for dinner tomorrow. I agreed to make my olive oil and parmesan pasta tomorrow, and you have to make your garlic bread. Make sure you have enough for Mikey because he is coming."

"Well that's great Harmony and=2 0I will be sure to make plenty of garlic bread, and if needed I can keep your dad under my control if he is not on his best behavior." Mac cast Harm her famous Marine glare.

"Ok, ok!" Harm put his hands up in defense. "I will be on my best behavior; there will be no need for you to keelhaul me."

"As for you young lady, we definitely need to make time for us to talk. I want to know everything about this kiss." Mac smiled at her stepdaughter.

Harmony nodded her head a few times while chewing on her burger. Realize it was going to take her a lot longer to chew she gave Mac a thumbs up.

Harm watched both his daughter and wife for a moment. "You know I think I will go down to the cafeteria and find something to eat let you two talk for a little, ok." He Kissed Harmony and then kissed Mac. "I love you both."

"I love you too dad."

"You know I love you sailor, and Harm; thank you." She smiled softly as Harm closed the door behind him.

"So?" Mac asked an excited expression.

"It was AMAZING! Simply amazing. You know how people always talk about fireworks and sky rockets. Well let's just it was like the 4th of July at Ellis Island."

Grabbing a brush Mac ran it through Harmony's hair. "So I take it you like him?"

There was a huge grin across her face. "I do. I mean I always knew Mike was a good guy he was fun and I enjoyed talking to him, but after that kiss. No guy has ever kissed me like that. I had butterflies in my stomach and it was like we were spinning. My lips were tingling and I wanted it to last forever. Have you ever had that feeling?"

"Every time I kiss your father, yes." She continued to brush Harmony's hair a bit, before setting up in a tidy French braid.

"When did you know my dad was the one?" Harmony looked at Mac, as she pulled a french fy from the box and took a bite.

"Honestly." Mac sighed a little she had never shared this with Harmony before. "The night of my engagement party at the Admiral's house when we kissed."

"Whoa you kissed my dad at your engagement party?" Harmony's eyes were as wide as saucers.

Mac nodded. "I did, on his porch. It wasn't a simple peck on the cheek either. A full kiss."

Harmony sat speechless.

"I should have canceled the wedding then and there. It wasn't fair to Mic."

"Why didn't you?"

"I don't know I guess I was scared of being alone and your dad was with Renee."

Harmony frowned. "I never liked her she always made me feel like I wasn't welcomed that I was in her way. So then after you and Mic=2 0canceled the wedding how come you didn't come after my dad? Why did you leave like that?"

"I was scared he would reject me."

"You? Scared of rejection. Mac you're beautiful why would he reject you?"

"When your father and I went down to Australia I tried to ask him why he was the way he was. How come there couldn't be more to us?"

Harmony tilted her head to the side. "And?"

"He never really gave me an answer, but said there was something different about us."

"Well it's obvious he got over that because look at you two now? You're both this awesome happy couple with a baby on the way?"

Mac smiled and put her hand on her stomach. "You sure you are ok with this?"

"With what that you and my dad are having sex or the baby?"

Mac blushed at the sex part. "A baby."

"I can't wait! Now that it's actually going to happen." She rested back against the pillow. "It's about time though."

Mac laughed a bit. "I am glad you are ok with this, when I first found out I was worried you would be upset."

She thought for a few second. There had been something she always wanted to say since her dad married Mac, Harmony just never knew if it was ok to do it or not. Right now she wa s going to gamble and go with it. "Mom…" Harmony looked at her with a serious face. "You have always been the closest thing I have to a mother, and when I was younger I was always hoping that you and my dad would get married, and you have children so we could be a real family. It took a lot longer than I would have liked, but it happened and I couldn't be any happier for you and my dad."

Mac had a stoic look on her face. "You called me mom."

Harmony frowned. "Maybe I shouldn't have. It was out of line and inappropriate I am sorry."

Mac quickly shook her head. "No, there was nothing inappropriate about it. I liked how it sounded."

There was a glimmer of hope in Harmony's eyes. "You are ok with it? I mean I have wanted to say it since you and my dad were engaged, but I was never sure if it was the right thing to do, and I wasn't sure how to approach it."

"Harmony Mason Rabb," Mac raised her voice a bit. "You have no need to worry about it. Hear you say mom…" she shrugged a bit. "It's like music to my ears." She pulled Harmony into a hug. "I am real lucky to have such an amazing stepdaughter in my life. I watched you grow from this little girl who wanted to try and do everything, you would not take no for an answer. To a beautiful woman who still will not take no for an answer. Tell me what it is about you and your father not liking the word no?"

Harmony felt a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. She was lucky enough to share the same smile with her father. "What can I say; us Rabb's are pretty stubborn."

"More like really determined. I just hope he or she," Mac gazed at her belly. "H as the same strive for life that you and your father have."

"Navy or Marines?" Harmony raised an eyebrow.

Mac was confused. "Huh?"

Harmony pointed to her belly. "When he or she is older and joins the armed forces, which is unavoidable in this family, Navy or Marines?"

"You know I don't care what he or she does with his or her life, in the end as long as they are happy. As a mother that is all I can ask for." Mac gathered up the empty hamburger wrappers and fry boxes, tossing them into the trash. "So tell me Lieutenant Rabb, is JAG going to be lucky enough to have you."

"I might try it; I mean if I definitely can't fly then for sure I'll go to JAG. I don't want to resign my commission and working for JAG might be the only other option."

"If you need help your father and I are always here for you all you have to do is ask."

Harmony nodded. "I know. It's too bad you aren't a Marine anymore, I would love to go toe to toe with you in a courtroom."

"I would like to see you go against your father. In fact I would pay money to see it. If I had to bet, I would bet on you." Mac laughed.

"Oh really?"

Mac nodded. "Yes, all you would have to do is give your father that puppy dog face, and he would just cave in. He has never been able to say no to it. He always caves in when you do that."

"I do have a way with my father don't I?" Harmony beamed.

"You have always been his life and you always will be, baby or no baby."

"I know Mom." There was a hint of glitter in Harmony's eyes. "I am pretty lucky to have him. When I was little, before my mom – she would always tell me about him, and all I wanted to do was meet him. I didn't understand why I couldn't, but my mom had her reasons and I just hoped one day I would meet him."

"Your mom would be so proud of you Harmony, I never knew her but I have no doubt she would be proud. How could she not. You're dad and I are very proud of you."

"I know, and thanks." She looked at Mac. "If I don't join JAG you think my dad will still be proud?"

"Of course he will, Harmony wher e on earth would you get the idea he wouldn't be proud?"

"You didn't see the look on his face when I told him Bud offered me a job at JAG. I have never seen him so happy about something."

"Now I think you are being foolish Harmony." Mac's voice was stern. "Your father loves you very much and no matter what career path you choose he will also be proud, as will I."

When I told him I wanted to be a naval aviator, he was pretty excited, but when I told him about JAG it was like he won the lotto."

"Harmony, how can I explain this without hurting your feelings?" Mac let out a sigh. "Right now your dad just wants you safe, I mean if it were possible he would wrap you up in a roll of bubble wrap just to keep you safe."

"I know he came close to losing me, I get it. But I am not glass."

"Would working at JAG really be that terrible? I enjoyed it."

"You and my dad were both good at it, but I might not be and then what? I sell fruit from the trunk of my car?"

Mac had to laugh at the image of Harmony trying to sell fruit. "I don't think you have to worry about selling fruit from a car. With as many people as you have that will have your six, you will not be selling fruit anytime sailor." Mac winked and touched the tip of Harmony's nose with her finger. "I promise you."

Harmony looked at Mac. "Can you do me a huge favor tonight, please?"

"Sure what is it?"

Harmony believe she was about to ask this. "Print me out an application to Georgetown and George Mason Universities. Most of all keep this between us girls. Please, if all of this works out I want it to be a surprise."

"Georgetown huh?" A smile came across Mac's face.

"Yeah, my dad graduated from there." Harmony nodded her head. "I might have a chance for legacy status."

"That's a good idea. Ok so George Mason and Georgetown, and I will not tell your father anything." Mac crossed herself. "I cross my heart."

Harmony pulled Mac into a hug. "Thanks Mom."

"Hearing you call me that will never get old." Mac beamed.

"That's good, because I like how it sounds and I plan on calling you that more often."