Monday morning
Harm caught up with Bud and Harriet by the coffee machine.
"Morning," Harm smiled. "How was your weekend?"
"It was good," Bud offered a mug to his wife. "All the kids were home."
"That's nice," Harm filled his mug. He didn't drink much coffee but he started the day with half a cup.
"How about your weekend?" Harriet wondered. "You were with Matthew out of town, right?"
"I'll give you some advice, when it comes to air mattresses, don't be afraid to go for the most expensive one," Harm smirked.
Bud and Harriet both laughed.
"Hey, this weekend I was planning to take Mac for a romantic weekend. How would you feel about having the kids over?" Harm wondered.
"That's no problem," Harriet looked at her husband.
"No, we have no plans," Bud assured.
"Great," Harm said just as Mac walked into the room.
"What's great?" she wondered.
"The weekend," Harm hurried to say.
Mac smiled. "Matthew was pretty pleased."
"Second place in a big tournament is pretty great," Harm said proudly as he arranged a mug for his wife.
"Thank you," Mac smiled when he handed her the mug. "I have a pre-trial meeting. Lunch today?" she asked her husband.
"Sure," he flashed her a sweet smile.
Mac left them. "So, Thursday to Sunday?" he asked.
"No problem," Harriet reassured.
"Great," Harm left them.
"Why don't you ever do something romantic for me?" Harriet questioned.
"We do romantic stuff," Bud defended himself.
Later that day
"This is really nice, Harm," Mac looked curiously at him. "A little fancier than I imagined for a regular Monday."
"I missed you this weekend," he smiled and reached for her hand.
"I missed you too," she smiled lovingly.
"Yeah, you proved that last night," he wiggled his eyebrows.
She chuckled.
"I was thinking," he released her hand and took a bite of his salad.
"Yes?" she waited on him to continue.
"You've been complaining about the weather," he smirked.
"I guess I have," she admitted and sipped her water. "You have to admit that it's been less than idyllic."
He nodded. "And that's why I'd like to go away this weekend." He reached for his phone and found the right email and handed the phone to her.
Mac found confirmation on a stay at an all-inclusive Jamaican resort. "Harm!?"
"Before you start to argue. I've made arrangements for the kids," he reassured.
She smiled widely as she handed the phone over. "I wasn't going to argue. The opposite, actually. I love the idea of going away with you. Only you."
He flashed her a full-blown smile. "Great."
"Did I tell you that you are an amazing husband?" she smiled sweetly. "Because you are."
"I try," he squeezed her hand.
The next day
"Mom, can I go with Cassie to the mall after school?" Kelly wondered.
"Why?" Mac wondered as she peeked over the newspaper.
"To hang," Kelly shrugged. Sometimes adults could be a real pain.
"Will it be just Cassie and you?" Mac wondered, ignoring Kelly's attitude.
"I don't know, maybe a few more will be there," Kelly slumped down on a chair and reached for the cereal. "It's not like we're meeting boys if that's what you're worried about?"
"Not at all," Mac smiled. "You can go, but be home for dinner."
"We thought we'd eat there. Cassie usually does," Kelly shrugged again and Mac could swear that the girl was ignoring the need to roll her eyes. "Who is this girl?" Mac put the paper down. She had never heard Kelly mention Cassie before.
"We have History together. She just moved here," Kelly hesitated. "She's cool."
"What do her parents do?" Mac questioned.
"I don't know, but they moved here from California because of her father's work. So, I can go right?" Kelly was inpatient.
"Yes, but come home for dinner," Mac looked up when her husband walked into the kitchen. "And I'd like to know more about this Cassie. Hey honey, did you see Matthew and Rose upstairs?"
"Didn't they go outside with Max?" Harm wondered and kissed her softly.
"They haven't come back yet? We'll be late," Mac started to stand. "I have a meeting.."
"I'm in no rush I'll take them," Harm reassured as he reached for the paper and sat down.
"Great," Mac took her dishes to the dishwasher.
"Cassie says that her parents are Kyle and Victoria Russel. A nurse and a lawyer. I'll text you their numbers, or you could hire a private detective to find out if they have a dark past," Kelly suggested.
Mac was amused. "We have a private detective working for the firm so I won't have to hire anyone."
"What? Really?" Kelly raised her eyebrows.
Mac nodded. "And beside Harriet does a mean background check. So if there's something I'd like to know, I have ways."
"Should I be interested in this conversation?" Harm wondered with curiosity.
"I have it covered. " Mac ran her hand through his hair and kissed his cheek. "Later. Love you guys.
"Love you too," Harm said.
"She's serious about that?" Kelly wondered after Mac had left them.
Harm chuckled. "Don't mess with Marines."
"No kidding," Kelly mumbled.
Wednesday
Mac knocked on Kelly's door and peeked inside. She sat cross-legged on the bed with her phone, her friend Carrie was by the desk with her phone.
"What?" Kelly wondered.
"Just making sure that you don't forget that it's a school night and that you have to pack," Mac said.
"I'm done packing and I know it's a school night. We just finished the history assignment," Kelly reassured.
"My mom is picking me up soon," Cassie added.
"Okay then," Mac closed the door and headed for Rose's room. Her bag stood neatly packed by the door along with Max's overnight bag. "All ready for a long weekend with the Roberts?"
"Absolutely," Rose reassured as she put her book down.
"Good," Mac smiled. "I thought I'd take Max for a short walk."
Max was on his feet in seconds. "I'll bring him back soon."
"Okay," Rose reached for her book again.
Matthew peeked out of his room. "Mom, I can't find my bag so I just put everything out on the bed. Hey, how much clothes do I need for three days anyway?" he wondered.
Mac smiled. "The bag is on top of your closet," she walked past him and into his room. "Here," she took the bag down. "And I think you're good for three days," she pointed to the bed.
"Cool," Matthew reached for the bag.
Mac headed out of the room and ran into her husband in the hallway. "I thought I'd take Max for a walk," he said.
"I had the same thought," she smiled.
"I'll take him," Harm smiled and kissed her softly.
"Okay, I'll finish packing then," she smiled cleverly.
"Vacation here we come," he patted Max on the head. "Come on boy."
Mac watched him leave with a sweet smile on her face. She was more than ready to spend a few days alone with her handsome husband.
The next day
That night Harm found his wife by the pool sipping on her lemonade. She looked relaxed and content. He did his laps in the pool before suggesting dinner.
"I could eat," she smiled as she let him help her to her feet.
He pulled her close and kissed her softly.
"You're making me all wet," she halfheartedly complained but made no effort to pull away.
"I'll let you join me in the shower," he tugged on her hand.
Mac smiled. "Let me?" she let his hand go and put on her sundress, grabbed her book and phone before following him.
"Did I tell you that this was a great idea?" she wondered.
"Only twenty times since we got here," he chuckled as he unlocked their room and let her enter before him.
"I signed us up for couples massages tomorrow," she suddenly remembered.
He watched as she slipped out of her dress and he smiled. "God you're beautiful," he walked over and kissed her deeply. He did quick work of her bikini top as he backed her towards the bathroom.
Later
After their shower, they went to get some dinner. Afterward, they took a walk before going back to their room. They prepared for the night and went to bed, snuggling together under the thin sheet. It was the perfect end to a perfect day.
"Do you have a list?" he wondered.
She chuckled. "You know me," she caressed his chest softly. "But I promise you, we'll relax by the pool too."
"I don't mind getting in a little sightseeing," he reassured. "I'm just happy to have you all to myself for the next three days."
"I love you so much, and I love our life together," she kissed him softly.
"Me too," he pulled her close. "I love you too."
