Title: Reunion

Author: red rooster dawn

Pairing: Harm/Mac

Disclaimer: JAG is property of Belisarius productions, no copyright infringement intended.

Summary: With trepidation Mac returns home for her high school reunion.

part ten

2 June

Harm's apartment

Ben sent Harm a copy of the films that were shot at Ben's house and at the reunion. He had convinced Ben that they were more likely to get Mac to return it if she could view the pleasant memories of the past weekend.

He also thought it was right since they had honored her for her service to their country as well as the contributions she made while she attended high school with them. Ben agreed to send him a copy.

Harm invited Mac to spend the day with him and invited the Admiral for dinner. He wanted to show Mac what he saw while he was there and the magnitude of how her friends felt about her. You can't appreciate the intensity of the storm when you're in the eye.

He also wanted the Admiral to see that he wasn't kidding about how much her friends loved her and how special she really was. She was with her people. She was the star and was bigger than anyone else.

"Thank you for inviting me to dinner Harm. You're a great cook and the company couldn't be better." smiled AJ as he rubbed his stomach.

"Not at all AJ, it's probably something I should do more often. Now that we've had a good meal, it's time for the entertainment." grinned Harm. He wanted to surprise Mac.

"I'm not sure having a good meal is worth listening to you sing Harm." replied AJ.

"Harm is a fine singer. I enjoy listening to him play his guitar and sing on a full stomach." smiled Mac.

"You don't have to worry AJ, I'm not going to sing. Ben sent me an edited copy of the parties for Mac. I think you will be surprise at the attention she gets from her people." replied Harm.

"Great! Just what I love, home movies." grumbled AJ.

"This at Ben and Tammy's home. They were almost fifty people here. They were all so happy to see her." smiled Harm.

"Who's the man with you Sarah? He's gorgeous. How long have you been with him? Where did you meet him Sarah?"

"You're a Marine Sarah? You're kidding us. You're too beautiful to be a Marine."

"Harm's a pilot? You always said you were going to find yourself a pilot and see the world Sarah."

"You drive a corvette Sarah? I thought you didn't like people who drove them. You said they were pompous asses. You said a jeep was the only vehicle worth driving."

"Flyboys have short attention spans. You have to have something to keep their attention focus on you. Besides, you haven't driven until you've drove a corvette. It's a marvelous way to get around."

"You met your pilot in a Rose Garden and you've traveled all over the world together with him. It's kismet. It's a fairy tale come true."

"What does a woman want? A good man, a great career, and lots and lots of shoes!!!"

"Just how many gowns do you have Sarah?"

"I have almost fifty gowns and each one has its own matching pair of shoes!"

Mac watched the film. Tears came to her eyes as she watched the magnitude of the day. Her friends were truly happy to see her. There was no false fronts put forth before her. Harm was right that she couldn't completely appreciate her time there until she saw the total picture.

You're also right that they were fascinated with you Harm, though I can't figure out why that is. You're not a SEAL. I was also surprised to hear that you had so many gowns Mac, though I have to admit I can't ever remember seeing you in the same gown more than one." conceded AJ sighing.

"I'm sure you have AJ, but not usually twice in a six month period. As for liking Harm, I think it has more to do with what I told my friends. What my dreams were when I was a teenager. As you know my father was in the marines.

And as such he didn't like sailors, especially fighter pilots since he considered them the most worthless of the lot. They had the reputation of loving them and leaving them. Hardly ideal candidates for husbands." replied Mac.

"I think I'm going to call it a day Harm, Mac. Monday morning comes early after a holiday weekend. The SecNav will be on the phone complaining about something that happened over the weekend." moaned AJ.

"There's another film AJ. It covers the reunion. It's even more impressive than the little soiree at Ben's." Harm informed him.

"That's alright Commander, you can show me another time. There's just so much fun and glee from home movies that I care to endure in one evening." replied AJ.

"See you in the morning Sir." said Harm and Mac.

"What about you Marine? Are you up for another showing of the great Sarah MacKenzie?" asked Harm.

"Not right now Harm it's been a long week and I a bit tired. We can watch it together next weekend. I'll cook." replied Mac.

"You want to stay here or do you want me to drive you home?" asked Harm.

"If you don't mind I think I would like to spend the night with you sleeping in your arms." replied Mac.

"You were right Harm. I have never seen anything like that before. Then again I went to the Naval Academy when there were no women allowed. So I wouldn't know what a bunch of women did when they got together.

9 June

Mac's apartment

The following weekend Mac invited the Admiral, Bud and Harriet, and a few other close friends for dinner and a viewing of the Reunion.

They ate dinner and enjoyed polite conversation until it was time to view the film.

The film had been edited down to two and a half hours from over five hours of tape. The film caught the excitement of the event. It showed how much everyone cared about Sarah. They all missed her greatly.

It seemed that she didn't have a moment to herself as one person after another talked to her about something. Sometimes it was a favorite memory. For some it was how she had influenced their life.

They all knew what she was going through at the time, to see her succeed at so many things during that period of life was inspirational. It inspired them to become batter people themselves and to strive to succeed.

For many of them they considered her a friend who they loved and missed dearly. They all wondered why she stayed away for so long. Her father had left long ago soon after she went away to college.

Later they watched as Harm and Sarah told stories of their adventures together followed by testimonials to what impact she had on many of their lives. The athletic complex was named after her. There was a foundation named for her.

For someone who had grown up living a trouble life, her impact on all those closely associated with her had been great and everlasting. Many of them had continued the work she started almost twenty years ago.

Her current friends were stunned beyond belief at the outstanding accomplishments that Sarah had attained while in high school. She was a great leader even then. She influenced so many people that the impact was seen even today.

The Admiral was so impress he wanted to show the film to his superiors. He thought that she should receive an award for such inspiration. It was what the military was always looking for in their officers.

If what she had accomplished while she was in high school wasn't worthy of an award, then what was. He asked Harm if he could make a copy. He wanted to show the brass the inspirational work Sarah had accomplished at such a young age.

The work she began and inspiration she gave to others had led them to continue her work to such a point that they felt the need to honor her. They named an Athletic Complex and a Foundation after her.

It was the basis of her high level of performance since she became a Marine. The Marine Corp had been recognizing her work for years by her accelerated promotions.

Now it was time to recognize her contribution to society as a whole. So much of what she had done many years ago in school she still did today in the local community.

I have also started a Harry Potter story on the book site called The Blending,

which will be an epic story (300 pages double space)

I want to thank everyone who have taken the time to read my stories. Some are better than others. Thank you for your kind words.