Disclaimer: I don't own these characters.
Author's note: Please review - I really would like opinions. The idea for this Dream came from the 1945 movie State Fair -although there is no military in that movie. Sorry it's long. It got away from me as I was writing.
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MAC'S APARTMENT
Mac walked into her apartment, threw her things on the couch and headed straight for the shower. She had already taken a shower that morning but she wanted to wash the office smell off of her before she went to Harm's.
She stood in the shower and let the water beat down on her. The warm water was so soothing and relaxing that she shut her eyes and enjoyed the massage.
IOWA 1945
Twenty-one year old Sarah MacKenzie stood on the back porch and watched as her Uncle loaded his prize-winning boar, Billy Boy, into the trailer. She had been sent to live with her Uncle Matt when she was just a child. She never knew the reason why, but she knew she was happy there, happier than she ever remembered.
"Get in there," she heard her Uncle Matt yell as Billy Boy refused to get in to the trailer. Sarah just laughed; every year it was the same thing. Uncle Matt would exert energy trying to push Billy Boy into the trailer and Billy Boy would work equally as hard staying out.
"Are you laughing at me?" Uncle Matt asked. "No, not at all," she said with a giggle. "Well instead of laughing, how about a little assistance?" Uncle Matt said.
Sarah came down off the porch and stood there with her arms folded. "Uncle Matt, I think Billy Boy is trying to tell you something. Maybe he doesn't want to go to the Fair this year, and honestly neither do I." Sarah said matter of factly.
"What? Not want to go?" Uncle Matt replied. "Sarah this year Billy Boy is going to take home the blue ribbon. Why don't you want to go? I need my best girl there for luck."
"Uncle Matt it's the same thing every year. We go, you show Billy Boy, we come home." Sarah said with a frown.
"I got a feeling, Sarah, this year is going to be different. Now go get your bags, we leave at sun up." Uncle Matt said.
Sarah went inside and collected her things. "Different?" She wondered, "How would this year be any different from the others?"
THE FAIR GROUNDS
They pulled into the rest area of the fair grounds and found a place to set up camp. "I think Billy Boy is going to need a bath before the judging." Uncle Matt said.
"Uh huh," she replied looking off towards the fair grounds.
"Sarah, why don't you go over to the fair? You seem to be miles away and not doing me much good." Uncle Matt said teasingly. "Oh and don't forget, I plan on taking my best girl for a ride on the Ferris wheel." He added with a smile.
"I know," Sarah said with a smile. They had been coming to these fairs for as long as she could remember. Every year they would take a ride on the Ferris wheel together, it was tradition. They would go around and around. At the highest point you could see forever. Uncle Matt would say the same thing to her each year, "Sarah," he would say pointing out to the distance, "the possibilities in life are endless, never forget your dreams."
Sarah walked towards the music and the smells of the fair. She was feeling a little hungry and stopped by a popcorn stand. "One bag please," she said holding up her finger. "Here you go pretty girl, I made this batch 'special for you." The vendor said handing her a bag. Sarah paid the vendor and continued walking around.
She had to admit that once she was here, she was glad she came. The fairs were always fun. The music, the rides, the contests, maybe Billy Boy would win this year. She also loved the exhibitions they had, the fashions, the cars and even the military one. Each year representatives from the military would come to the fair. First to encourage the sale of war bonds and second to get new recruits. Now that the war in Europe was over and it looked like the war in Japan was hopefully ending, they were there to thank people for their support.
Sarah was looking at the exhibition on new farming equipment. She really didn't care much about it, but it was something to do. In the distance she could hear the Calliope music coming from the carousel. She turned away from the exhibition to go to the carousel when she walked right into a tall man in uniform spilling popcorn all over.
"Excuse me, I'm sorry. I was looking towards the carousel not paying attention." She said as she blushed.
"No, ma'am, it was my fault." He said wiping the popcorn from his shirt. "So going to the carousel?"
"Yes, the music sounds so wonderful, I thought I would go take a look." Sarah said.
"Mind if I walk with you?" He asked. Sarah shrugged and smiled.
The man offered his arm and the two walked towards the carousel.
"My name is Lt. Harmon Rabb." He said with a smile.
"Sarah MacKenzie pleased to meet you." She replied.
They talked as they walked, Sarah told him about her life and he did the same.
As the approached the carousel it was getting darker and the lights shone like stars. "It's so beautiful," Sarah exclaimed.
"Yes, beautiful." Harmon said but he was not looking at the carousel. Sarah caught Harm looking at her and blushed.
They stood looking at the carousel. "Want to go for a ride?" Harm asked.
"Oh no that's ok, thank you." Sarah replied.
"Come on it will be fun," he said as he went and purchased two tickets. He gave the tickets to the ride operator and the got on the carousel.
Harm lifted Sarah on to a horse and the ride began. They went around and around, Harm reached up at one point and pulled the ring. It was the brass ring; he smiled and handed it to Sarah.
The ride was over and Harm reached to help Sarah down. He held her by her waist and Sarah put her hands on his shoulders. Once she was on the ground, neither removed their hands. They just stood there looking into each other's eyes. Harm leaned down and kissed Sarah. Being lost in their kiss, they didn't hear the ride operator, "Rides over," he said.
Harm and Sarah both blushed a little and got off the carousel.
They continued to walk and talk, it was now dark and Sarah realized the time and the fact that her uncle must be getting worried about her.
"Harmon, I really should be headed back." Sarah said.
"I guess I have been away longer then I expected too." Harm replied. "Will you be here tomorrow? May I see you again?" He asked.
"We will be here all week. I would like to see you again." Sarah smiled.
Harm leaned down and kissed Sarah again. "It was a pleasure meeting you Sarah MacKenzie."
Sarah turned and walked back to the trailer, she realized that Uncle Matt was right, this year the State Fair would be different. Suddenly she felt a few drops of water.
MAC'S APARTMENT
Mac heard a banging on her bathroom door. "Mac are you ok?" Harm was shouting through the door.
Mac snapped back to the present. She realized that it was 7:30; she had been standing under the shower for almost an hour.
"Harm?" She called out. "Yeah are you okay?" Harm shouted back.
"I'm fine, I lost track of time." Mac replied.
"You?" Harm said with a relieved tone. "I called you to say I would bring dinner here since Sergei was staying over tonight and you didn't answer, then when you didn't show, I got worried."
"Harm have a seat in the living room. I'll be out in a second." Mac said.
A few moments later, Mac walked out of her bedroom, and sat down next to Harm.
"I'm sorry, I think your crazy dreams have found their way into my head." Mac said.
"Really?" Harm asked. "Mmmhum," was all she said and she kissed Harm.
"Maybe you should have these dreams more often." Harm said.
"So flyboy, what are you going to feed me?" Mac asked.
"Well, there is a great meal probably burning on my stove right now, how about we order?" Harm said. "Sounds good, make the call I'll get us some drinks." Mac answered as she went off into the kitchen.
Mac came back and snuggled next to Harm on the couch. Harm held Mac close and they were both contented.
"Mac, do you think we are we doing the right thing here?" Harm suddenly asked.
"Why, don't you?" Mac replied.
"Mac, I am very happy." Harm said. "I was just thinking that maybe we should keep this quiet until we are sure, no need to jeopardize either career."
Mac had a strange look on her face. "Harm are you telling me that you would not give up your career if it was the only thing keeping us apart?" Mac said.
"No, that's not what I meant at all," Oh God what did I say, Harm thought.
"Harm, would you give up your career for me?" Mac asked.
"Mac, why are we getting into this now? We have been together less than 24 hours." Harm said. "Can't we just enjoy the here and now?"
Mac just looked at Harm and smiled. "Harm, I love you."
Harm hugged Mac tighter, "This is going to be an interesting relationship."
Dinner came and they ate. Harm stayed for a while longer and then went home.
On the drive home, he thought, "Yes this is going to be an interesting relationship."
Author's note: Please review - I really would like opinions. The idea for this Dream came from the 1945 movie State Fair -although there is no military in that movie. Sorry it's long. It got away from me as I was writing.
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MAC'S APARTMENT
Mac walked into her apartment, threw her things on the couch and headed straight for the shower. She had already taken a shower that morning but she wanted to wash the office smell off of her before she went to Harm's.
She stood in the shower and let the water beat down on her. The warm water was so soothing and relaxing that she shut her eyes and enjoyed the massage.
IOWA 1945
Twenty-one year old Sarah MacKenzie stood on the back porch and watched as her Uncle loaded his prize-winning boar, Billy Boy, into the trailer. She had been sent to live with her Uncle Matt when she was just a child. She never knew the reason why, but she knew she was happy there, happier than she ever remembered.
"Get in there," she heard her Uncle Matt yell as Billy Boy refused to get in to the trailer. Sarah just laughed; every year it was the same thing. Uncle Matt would exert energy trying to push Billy Boy into the trailer and Billy Boy would work equally as hard staying out.
"Are you laughing at me?" Uncle Matt asked. "No, not at all," she said with a giggle. "Well instead of laughing, how about a little assistance?" Uncle Matt said.
Sarah came down off the porch and stood there with her arms folded. "Uncle Matt, I think Billy Boy is trying to tell you something. Maybe he doesn't want to go to the Fair this year, and honestly neither do I." Sarah said matter of factly.
"What? Not want to go?" Uncle Matt replied. "Sarah this year Billy Boy is going to take home the blue ribbon. Why don't you want to go? I need my best girl there for luck."
"Uncle Matt it's the same thing every year. We go, you show Billy Boy, we come home." Sarah said with a frown.
"I got a feeling, Sarah, this year is going to be different. Now go get your bags, we leave at sun up." Uncle Matt said.
Sarah went inside and collected her things. "Different?" She wondered, "How would this year be any different from the others?"
THE FAIR GROUNDS
They pulled into the rest area of the fair grounds and found a place to set up camp. "I think Billy Boy is going to need a bath before the judging." Uncle Matt said.
"Uh huh," she replied looking off towards the fair grounds.
"Sarah, why don't you go over to the fair? You seem to be miles away and not doing me much good." Uncle Matt said teasingly. "Oh and don't forget, I plan on taking my best girl for a ride on the Ferris wheel." He added with a smile.
"I know," Sarah said with a smile. They had been coming to these fairs for as long as she could remember. Every year they would take a ride on the Ferris wheel together, it was tradition. They would go around and around. At the highest point you could see forever. Uncle Matt would say the same thing to her each year, "Sarah," he would say pointing out to the distance, "the possibilities in life are endless, never forget your dreams."
Sarah walked towards the music and the smells of the fair. She was feeling a little hungry and stopped by a popcorn stand. "One bag please," she said holding up her finger. "Here you go pretty girl, I made this batch 'special for you." The vendor said handing her a bag. Sarah paid the vendor and continued walking around.
She had to admit that once she was here, she was glad she came. The fairs were always fun. The music, the rides, the contests, maybe Billy Boy would win this year. She also loved the exhibitions they had, the fashions, the cars and even the military one. Each year representatives from the military would come to the fair. First to encourage the sale of war bonds and second to get new recruits. Now that the war in Europe was over and it looked like the war in Japan was hopefully ending, they were there to thank people for their support.
Sarah was looking at the exhibition on new farming equipment. She really didn't care much about it, but it was something to do. In the distance she could hear the Calliope music coming from the carousel. She turned away from the exhibition to go to the carousel when she walked right into a tall man in uniform spilling popcorn all over.
"Excuse me, I'm sorry. I was looking towards the carousel not paying attention." She said as she blushed.
"No, ma'am, it was my fault." He said wiping the popcorn from his shirt. "So going to the carousel?"
"Yes, the music sounds so wonderful, I thought I would go take a look." Sarah said.
"Mind if I walk with you?" He asked. Sarah shrugged and smiled.
The man offered his arm and the two walked towards the carousel.
"My name is Lt. Harmon Rabb." He said with a smile.
"Sarah MacKenzie pleased to meet you." She replied.
They talked as they walked, Sarah told him about her life and he did the same.
As the approached the carousel it was getting darker and the lights shone like stars. "It's so beautiful," Sarah exclaimed.
"Yes, beautiful." Harmon said but he was not looking at the carousel. Sarah caught Harm looking at her and blushed.
They stood looking at the carousel. "Want to go for a ride?" Harm asked.
"Oh no that's ok, thank you." Sarah replied.
"Come on it will be fun," he said as he went and purchased two tickets. He gave the tickets to the ride operator and the got on the carousel.
Harm lifted Sarah on to a horse and the ride began. They went around and around, Harm reached up at one point and pulled the ring. It was the brass ring; he smiled and handed it to Sarah.
The ride was over and Harm reached to help Sarah down. He held her by her waist and Sarah put her hands on his shoulders. Once she was on the ground, neither removed their hands. They just stood there looking into each other's eyes. Harm leaned down and kissed Sarah. Being lost in their kiss, they didn't hear the ride operator, "Rides over," he said.
Harm and Sarah both blushed a little and got off the carousel.
They continued to walk and talk, it was now dark and Sarah realized the time and the fact that her uncle must be getting worried about her.
"Harmon, I really should be headed back." Sarah said.
"I guess I have been away longer then I expected too." Harm replied. "Will you be here tomorrow? May I see you again?" He asked.
"We will be here all week. I would like to see you again." Sarah smiled.
Harm leaned down and kissed Sarah again. "It was a pleasure meeting you Sarah MacKenzie."
Sarah turned and walked back to the trailer, she realized that Uncle Matt was right, this year the State Fair would be different. Suddenly she felt a few drops of water.
MAC'S APARTMENT
Mac heard a banging on her bathroom door. "Mac are you ok?" Harm was shouting through the door.
Mac snapped back to the present. She realized that it was 7:30; she had been standing under the shower for almost an hour.
"Harm?" She called out. "Yeah are you okay?" Harm shouted back.
"I'm fine, I lost track of time." Mac replied.
"You?" Harm said with a relieved tone. "I called you to say I would bring dinner here since Sergei was staying over tonight and you didn't answer, then when you didn't show, I got worried."
"Harm have a seat in the living room. I'll be out in a second." Mac said.
A few moments later, Mac walked out of her bedroom, and sat down next to Harm.
"I'm sorry, I think your crazy dreams have found their way into my head." Mac said.
"Really?" Harm asked. "Mmmhum," was all she said and she kissed Harm.
"Maybe you should have these dreams more often." Harm said.
"So flyboy, what are you going to feed me?" Mac asked.
"Well, there is a great meal probably burning on my stove right now, how about we order?" Harm said. "Sounds good, make the call I'll get us some drinks." Mac answered as she went off into the kitchen.
Mac came back and snuggled next to Harm on the couch. Harm held Mac close and they were both contented.
"Mac, do you think we are we doing the right thing here?" Harm suddenly asked.
"Why, don't you?" Mac replied.
"Mac, I am very happy." Harm said. "I was just thinking that maybe we should keep this quiet until we are sure, no need to jeopardize either career."
Mac had a strange look on her face. "Harm are you telling me that you would not give up your career if it was the only thing keeping us apart?" Mac said.
"No, that's not what I meant at all," Oh God what did I say, Harm thought.
"Harm, would you give up your career for me?" Mac asked.
"Mac, why are we getting into this now? We have been together less than 24 hours." Harm said. "Can't we just enjoy the here and now?"
Mac just looked at Harm and smiled. "Harm, I love you."
Harm hugged Mac tighter, "This is going to be an interesting relationship."
Dinner came and they ate. Harm stayed for a while longer and then went home.
On the drive home, he thought, "Yes this is going to be an interesting relationship."