Title: Lost With You
Author: rooster dawn
Classification: Harm/Mac
Spoiler: Last five episodes season eight
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Summary: Harm goes to South America to rescue Mac. During the mission their plane crashes.
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part 11 Decision Time
10 June 2003
The next day they were able to find a plane ride that was going to the states. It was the only one flying out of Paraguay to the states this week. Fortunately for Harm it was to San Diego, and then a short hop to La Jolla.
It was a long trip and they were tired by the time they arrived. Harm called his mother to let her know that he was coming for a visit and that he was bringing Mac along with him.
She was so excited to hear his voice. She had been notified by the Admiral that Harm had gone to South America in search of Mac. They had been reported missing in action after a plane he had been flying crashed.
No one knew whether or not they were alive or dead. Their bodies hadn't been found. It was the hope of those at JAG that they had somehow managed to survive and were on the way home.
They rented a car to take them to his mother's house. An hour later they were there. Harm pulled into the driveway. All Harm wanted to do was find a place to sleep and not wake up for the next couple of days.
Trish and Frank came out of the house to greet them as soon as he shut off the engine. Harm gave his mother a hug and shook Frank's hand. Trish gave Mac a hug while greeting her.
"Sarah, it's so nice to see you again. It must be a couple years since the last time we were together." beamed Trish excitedly.
She hoped that Harm and Mac were finally together. She knew Mac was the only woman for Harm and her only chance for a grandchild someday. She prayed that it was true. Mac did seem to be happier than ever to her. She had a certain glow.
"The last time was Harm's crash two years ago." smiled Mac as she remembered their crash a few weeks ago. "Hopefully this time will be a much happier time."
"What happen to your arm?" asked a concerned Trish.
"It's a long story Mom. Why don't we go sit on the back deck and we'll tell you as much of the story as we can." pleaded Harm.
"Okay Harm. I'll have Connie bring us some ice tea and sandwiches." smiled Trish.
"How long are you planning on staying Harm?" asked Frank.
"Well if you don't mind, we would like to spend a couple of weeks here. We have some major decisions we need to make and we would like to do it away from JAG." replied Harm.
"We would love to have you and Sarah stay with us, you know that. Your mother will be thrill." smiled Frank.
"Thanks Frank. We might even have some news to make Mom even happier. Sarah and I are thinking about getting married. We haven't decided on where or when, maybe before we leave." smiled Harm as he held Mac.
"That's wonderful news Harm, Sarah!" beamed Frank as he kissed Mac on her cheek and shook Harm's hand.
"Don't say anything yet to Mom. We want it to be a surprise." replied Harm.
"If you wish. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know." smiled Frank.
"I will Frank. You will be the first to know." grinned Harm.
Harm and Mac spent the next two weeks in La Jolla at his mother's house. They both were physically exhausted from their four week journey through the wilderness of Paraguay and Brazil.
They had recounted their adventure to Frank and Trish. How Mac pretended to be a pregnant wife of a friend who was working undercover. And as usual any operation concerning said friend failed miserably.
Harm had to go in and rescue Mac and their friend. Then they had to complete the mission, which they did successfully. Unfortunately the plane they were flying was shot down and they crashed. They spent the next three weeks getting back to civilization.
Mac's wrist, which had been injured during the crash, was still bothering her. Harm took her to Miramar to have her wrist checked out. It turned out she had a couple of small hairline fractures in the small bones of her wrist.
She also had some infection from the multiple bruises her body suffered from the crash. Her body hadn't been able to handle the damage by-products her injuries had caused. The doctors had to treat her with antibiotics for a week and placed her wrist in a cast.
Harm smiled at the sight of the cast on her hand. It was so small and dainty next to his oversized mitt. He felt the overwhelming need to hold her hand and kiss it.
1300 hours
19 June 2003
JAG Headquarters
"JAG Headquarters, CPO Tiner speaking." greeted Jason as he answered the phone.
"Tiner, this is Colonel MacKenzie, may I speak with the Admiral?" asked Mac smiling. She knew Jason would be excited to hear her voice.
"Colonel! Is it really you! How are you doing? We all have been so worried about you and the Commander. How's he doing?" replied an excited Jason.
"We're both fine Jason. We're both back in the states. The Admiral please." answered Mac smiling. She didn't want to spend any more time than necessary away from Harm.
"Yes Ma'am!" replied Jason as he contacted the Admiral.
"Sir, Colonel MacKenzie on line two!"
"Thank you Tiner." bellowed the Admiral.
"About God Damm time she got in touch with me." mutter the Admiral to himself with relief.
"Colonel, it's good to hear from you. You're long overdue." grinned the Admiral.
"Yes Sir." replied Mac. "It was a long four weeks trekking through the jungle, but we made it out okay Sir."
"Where are you now Colonel?" asked the Admiral.
"I'm in La Jolla Sir. Spent a couple of days at Miramar getting checked over." replied Mac.
"Anything I should know about Mac?" asked the Admiral.
"I have a couple hairline fractures in my left wrist. I have multiple bruises and contusions. I spent half the day receiving antibiotics Sir." replied Mac.
"When can I expect to see you back here Mac?" asked the Admiral curiously.
"The doctors here think I should rest and that I shouldn't travel for a week." replied Mac.
"Where are you staying Colonel?" asked an interested Admiral. He had a feeling that he knew, but wanted to hear it from her.
"I'm staying with Harm at his mother's house. He's fine by the way, only a few scratches and bruises." replied Mac a little annoyed that the Admiral didn't seem to care.
"That is good news. So I can expect to see you in a week then Colonel?" asked the Admiral.
"No Sir. I need to take another week of leave Sir. A lot of things have change since I left over a month ago. I need some time to do some serious thinking Sir. I need to figure out what I want and what the future holds for me, whether it's at JAG or somewhere else." answered Mac.
"Colonel, I want you to know I need you here, but I understand that you went through quite an ordeal the past month. You can have the extra week. But I expect you back here by the fifth of next month.
I would like to talk to you before you make any final decisions." replied the Admiral.
He knew he couldn't push Mac. He still hoped to get Harm back. He wouldn't come back if she wasn't here. But that was only going to happen if Harm and Mac came to some kind of understanding with their relationship. He hoped that Harm didn't find a way to blow it.
He had tried to impress upon Harm that it wasn't enough to just go after her, he had to make a commitment to her for a future. He knew Mac was looking for marriage and a family. He only hoped that Harm was ready to give it to her.
"Yes Sir, before I make any final decisions concerning my life I will talk to you." replied Mac before hanging up.
She couldn't believe that the Admiral didn't want to talk about Harm or with him. Maybe her decision wouldn't be that difficult after all.
"Tiner! Gather the staff. I have some information to share with them." bellowed the Admiral.
He knew morale would go through the roof with the news that Harm and Mac were okay and back in the states. He only wished they were back at JAG, but he knew they had things to work out between them. He walked out into the bullpen. He saw that everyone was there.
"Attention on deck!" yelled Jason.
"As you were people." responded the Admiral.
"I have some good news. I just received a phone call from Colonel MacKenzie. She and Commander Rabb have returned to the states and currently staying at his parents house.
From what I understand the Colonel broke her wrist and suffered some minor bruises. Commander Rabb as usual escaped with minimal scrapes and bruises." stated the Admiral.
"Are they going to be coming back soon Sir?" chirped Harriet anxiously.
"No, the Colonel has been ordered to rest for at least a week. They plan to take a week of leave after that." replied the Admiral.
"They are coming back Sir, aren't they?" asked Bud.
"That is the game plan Lieutenant. Now back to work." ordered the Admiral.
"That's great news isn't it Ma'am!" beamed Jen.
"Yes Jen it is. Having faith and praying for their safe return is all we could do. They have been through so many adventures together and have always managed to survive." smiled Harriet.
"Nothing can stop them when they're together. They are the best." added Bud.
"Maybe we can all get together after work and celebrate their safe return." offered Jen. After all this time worrying about them and being sad, she was ready to be happy for a night.
"Good idea Jen. We'll meet at McMurphy's Bar after work. Why don't you spread the word." smiled Harriet as Jen left to spread the word around the office while Bud and Harriet went back to work.
Meanwhile at the Burnett residence Mac went out onto the back porch to talk to Harm. He was laying there with his eyes close, but somehow sensed her presence standing there.
"You talk to the Admiral?" asked Harm.
"Yeah, for about ten minutes. He wanted to know if I was alright and when I was coming back to work." sighed Mac.
"What did you tell him?" asked Harm.
"I told him about my broken wrist and bruises. I told him the doctor didn't want me to do any traveling for a week. Then I requested an additional week of leave." sigh Mac.
"What's wrong Mac?" asked Harm. "Didn't he give you the additional leave?"
"Yeah he did. He understood I needed more time to recover from our adventure and misadventure with Webb. It's just he didn't seem interested in how you were doing or whether or not you were coming back." whined Mac.
"He's a proud man Mac. He doesn't want to admit that there wasn't anything he could do. I'm sure he does want me to come back, but he wants me to be the one who comes to him.
It allows him to save face then. It will all work out if it is meant to be Mac. As long as we're together, that's all that counts." smiled Harm as he tried to reassure her.
"I know Harm, but it won't be the same if you're not there. I don't know if I would want to be there if you're not." moaned Mac.
"We've got time to work it all out. We've also got to talk about what we agreed upon in Paraguay. Let's just enjoy our time together Mac while we're here. We can worry about work when we return back to Washington. It will come soon enough without worrying about it.