It had pretty much been HHaHa boring flight. Harm had slept through half of it while Mac tried to entertain herself with music and the in-flight movie. At one point Mac decided she would try out the Airphone. She had always wanted to use one. She decided she would give her godson a call.
"Hello," Mac heard Harriet answer.
"Harriet?"
"Ma'am. Did you make it to Vegas yet?"
"No actually I am calling you from the plane. I've always wanted to try it out and I thought I'd say Hi to little AJ as seeing as we are probably going to miss his birthday this weekend."
"Oh, Ma'am that's so sweet hold on let me get him," Harriet said as she went in search of her son.
"AJ auntie Mac is on the phone."
"Auntie Mac!" The little boy squealed into the phone.
"Hey AJ! How's it going?"
"Good. My birf day is this weekend," the little boy said excited.
"I know, You're going to be four. Such a big boy."
At that time Harm woke up and asked Mac who she was talking to.
"Little AJ," she said as she handed him the phone.
"AJ?"
"Unca Harm!"
"Yea it's me. I'm calling you from the plane."
"Plane, you're flying," the boy said smiling. Harm had piqued the young boy's interest in flying. The Robert's had a future pilot on there hands.
"Yep. And I heard that someone has a birthday coming up. I wonder who that could be?"
"Me of course. I'm gonna be four."
"Wow, your getting big their little man," harm said, still a little shocked at how quickly time had passed. Only one year left on their baby deal.
"Yea daddy said that I have to be a big boy and watch out for mommy while he's away."
"Ok AJ I think that aunite and Mac and Unca Harm have to go now. Say goodbye." Harriet could only imagine how expensive the phone call was.
"Bye, bye."
"Bye AJ," Harm said as hung up the phone. After he did, he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, reminiscing about the day AJ was born.
We'll go halves on a kid.
Looking back Harm had to admit that wasn't one of the most romantic things he had ever said to Mac. He hoped that he and Mac would be working on that baby before their Deal was up.
Mac could tell by the smile on Harm's face that he was thinking of something. Could he be thinking about the same thing she was? About their deal? Nah, he had probably forgotten all about it.
"Hey sailor, what you thinking about?"
"Huh," Harm was caught off guard. "Ah, nothing really."
Mac could tell that was all she would get out of him so she didn't push.
"Attention Passengers, the captain has turned on the fasten seatbelt sign as we make are descent into Las Vegas. Please return to your seats. Thank You."
Harm put back the magazine he was reading as he prepared for landing. He looked over and noticed that Mac didn't look as calm as he did.
"Mac you ok?" he asked concerned.
"Yea I'm fine. I'm just not too fond of landings."
"Don't worry."
"Try telling my stomach that," Mac stated as she could feel the flip-flops her stomach was doing.
15 minutes later they had landed and had taxied at the gate.
"We have now landed in Las Vegas, local weather is partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Local time is four o'clock. On behalf of the Captain and all the crew we would like to thank you for flying Delta Airlines," the stewardess said.
Harm grabbed their carryon bags as they exited the plane. Once they exited they headed down to baggage claim. Harm looked for their luggage while Mac looked for the car Webb said would be waiting for them. Mac spotted a sign with the last name Rabb on it. Webb had told them there was no need to change their names for this assignment. Harm had gotten all the bags and the driver proceeded to load them into the limousine. Once they were on their way the driver informed them it would be about a ten-minute drive to the hotel.
"So we've finally made it," Harm said with a sigh. "I think the first thing we should do after we check in is get something to eat."
"That's a great idea. The last time I ate was over six hours ago," Mac said.
Harm laughed, "I know I heard your stomach growling as we got of the plane," He teased.
"Well you know how hungry I get Mr. Rabb. So I think it's only fair that you feed your wife. I get vicious when I am hungry," she said with a gleam in her eyes.
'Wife' Harm thought about what she'd just said. Maybe if things had worked out between them she would be his wife right now. But as someone once told him there is no use looking back at the mistakes made, only look forward to the possibilities that lay ahead.
"So as this is my first trip to Vegas can you suggest any good places to visit?" Harm asked.
"Well I have only been here once myself and that was years ago. This place seems to change by the minute. But maybe tomorrow we could do some sightseeing. Oh and shopping!" She said excitedly.
"What is with woman and shopping?" Harm asked.
"Well it is a perfect excuse for wives to spend their husbands money," she said smiling.
"Thought so," Harm said as he smiled.
The intercom buzzed and Harm pressed the button.
"Mr. Rabb we're here," the driver said.
"Thank You."
The driver opened the door and they exited the limo. A bellman approached to get their luggage. Hand in Hand they walked inside to the check in counter.
"Reservations for Rabb," Harm said as he reached the counter.
"Ah yes Mr. Rabb we've been expecting you. Here is your key and the bellman will show you to your room."
"Thank You."
When they got to their room, Mac gasped. Room wasn't the word. The 1300 square foot suite had two floors. On the first level there was a bathroom, living room, dinning room and bedroom. On the second floor there was the Master bedroom with a bathroom attached. The bathroom, Harm noted, was the size of his entire bedroom. The first floor also had a 700 square foot terrace with a private bar.
The bellman brought their bags up to the master bedroom. Staying in character Harm remembered to give a more than generous tip.
"How about we order room service? " Mac asked as she exited the bathroom.
"Good idea. I'm still a little tired and I still want to explore this place some more its huge."
Mac called the kitchen and ordered a Chicken salad for Harm and a Hamburger with works for herself.
While Harm went into the bathroom Mac decided she would check out the terrace on the first floor.
She stepped outside and noticed the spectacular view of the Strip. She didn't hear Harm come out but she was startled when she felt him wrap his arms around her waist. She had to admit she liked it.
"Beautiful view," Mac said.
"Yes it is," Harm said as looked down at Mac's beautiful face. Not even paying attention to what Mac was pointing out to him.
Soon the room service arrived.
"Great I'm starved," Mac said as she sat down at the dinning room table.
Harm just laughed. After they were finished eating there was a knock on the door.
Harm opened the door and was handed an envelope. Inside was a note from Webb.
Harm read the letter,
Harm Mac,
I hope you had a nice flight. Like the room? Well I have enclosed a schedule with some things to do while you are here. These are some of the things that the other couples did while they were here. While not doing these things. Sightsee, visit casinos and do plenty of shopping to keep in character.
--Webb
"Hey who would argue with orders like that?" Mac asked.
"Let' see some of the stuff Webb has planned for us," Harm said as read down the list. "We have tickets to Sigfried and Roy, Tickets for Cirque de Soliel and some dance show. We also have reservations for some very exclusive restaurants. We have reservations for a full couple's day at the spa downstairs."
"Well I think Webb is finally paying us back for all the other assignments he has stuck us with. How about we go downstairs and check out the pool? I hear there are five of them."
"Ok let's go."
Once downstairs they walked through the casino on their way to the pool.
They stepped outside into the pool area which was gorgeous. Six acres of pool area, and several large hot tubs.
"Wow, we're going to have to try out every pool," Harm said.
"Would that be so you could check out the bikinis in each pool?" Mac teased.
"Only if you're wearing a bikini in each pool," Harm said seriously. Mac blushed.
"How about we check out the gym?" Mac said trying to change the subject.
"Good idea. I was reading about it earlier sounds nice."
Admiral AJ Chegwidden was sitting watching TV when he heard a knock on his door.
"Webb," he said as he opened the door. "Come on in."
"Thanks AJ."
"So how's it going?" AJ asked referring to a little project they had been working on. Webb and AJ decided that as long as Harm and Mac were in Vegas under the pretense of marriage they might as well do something to help them along in their real life.
"Well I think I have everything set up so far. I have them seeing several shows and they have reservations and some very exclusive romantic restaurants. And since these places fit in with the investigation it makes it easy to plan. I also threw in a couple's day at the spa in their hotel. Plus wait till they see what clothes are being delivered to their suite." Webb had chosen several outfits for Harm and Mac do wear to various restaurants and shows they would be attending.. 'Just wait till they see what I've picked out' Webb thought to himself. Harm's mouth would hit the floor.
"I'm glad to see everything is going as planned," AJ said smiling.