COLD FEET, WARM HEARTS

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It was one week and one day before the wedding.  The invitations had been sent and by the responses you would have thought this was the social event of the year.  With a few exceptions everyone would be there.  Of course everyone also wanted to know where this ceremony was going to be.  Mac and Harm would not even provide a hint.  Although everyone did have their own ideas, the Rose Garden, the National Cathedral, at the Vietnam War Memorial and some even suggested in front of the Washington Monument.  Mac and Harm just smiled and shrugged.

HARM'S APARTMENT

Harm was again reading through the responses.  It gave him a good feeling that so many of their friends would be there.  He picked up the response from Lt. Commander Teresa Coulter.  She was coming to the wedding and she and Harm had planned a little surprise.   All of the nervousness Harm had felt had finally subsided.  He was ready to take this step and he often wondered why it had taken him so long to get there.

THE ROBERTS

Ashley was a little over a month old.  She was a joy to everyone, cooing and smiling, she was a very content baby.  Little AJ was the perfect big brother. Everyday he would bring one of his toys into Ashley's room to share.  Bud spent most of the time explaining to Little AJ that Ashley was not ready for soccer or battleships yet, but that did not discourage the child.  Harriet was relieved that she was only five pounds from her pre-baby weight.  She had her fitting and her bridesmaid dress was ready.  They were all very excited, this wedding was more of a thrill to them then their own. 

BOBBIE'S OFFICE

Bobbie was working late tonight.  She knew the next week would be crazy and her mind would be on anything but congressional matters.  The past year had been the best in her life.  Being with Harriet in the final stages of her pregnancy flipped on a maternal switch that she never knew she had.  Suddenly she realized she wanted it all, regardless of what she might have to give up.  Now if Sturgis would just get to where she was mentally everything would be perfect.

STURGIS'S HOME

As Sturgis sat at home and channel surfed he thought about Bobbie and his future. Actually it was their future he was thinking about. He knew where he wanted to go but wasn't sure how to get there.  After more thinking he decided to wait until after the wedding before they had any talks.

MAC'S APARTMENT

Mac was wading through boxes and boxes.  It had been decided that after the wedding Harm would move into her place.  They had already started bringing his stuff over.  As she looked at the mess before her, her fears and panic began to take over.  She began to wonder if she was making the right decision.  She loved Harm with all her heart.  That was no secret and she knew that Harm loved her. She was scared; the first time she got married she was young drunk and stupid.  The second time she almost got married well she was just stupid.  Now Harm and it was forever.  They would be living together full time, he would be there 24/7.  At work, at home they would never be apart.  What if they grew to hate each other?  What if it didn't work out? What if they ended up getting a divorce? What if they had kids and then got a divorce? She confided her fears to Harriet; who as always listen sympathetically and tried her best to reassure Mac that everything would be perfect.

THE ROBERTS

"Bud can you listen for Ashley? I need to make a call." Harriet called out.

"Ok, honey. Who are you calling?" Bud asked.

"Harm. He needs to know something." Harriet said in that meddling tone that always worried Bud.

"Harriet what are you doing now?" Bud groaned.

"Nothing Bud, relax and go check on your daughter." Harriet replied.  The word daughter had taken on new meaning to Bud, anytime he heard the word he became a complete sap about his little girl.  Harriet knew this and was learning to use it to her advantage.

"Rabb." Harm said into the phone.

"Harm it's Friday night, hello works." Harriet teased.

"Oh hey Harriet what's up?" Harm asked.

"Is Mac there?" Harriet asked.

"No, did you try her place?" Harm replied.

"Good, I need to talk to you." Harriet said.

"Is everything ok? Are the kids ok?" Harm asked a little worried.

"We're all fine. It's Mac, she's scared." Harriet said.

"Scared about?" Harm questioned.

"Everything Harm.  The past.  Her past.  Your past." Harriet said.

"Does she want to call it off?" Harm asked his own fear rising.

"No, she had never even said that.  But she needs reassurance." Harriet advised.

"She knows I love her." Harm said.

"I know she does but being scared is new to her Harm. Remember that." Harriet said.

"I hear you. Thanks Harriet. Does Bud know what he has in you?" Harm asked.

"I tell him all the time." Harriet laughed.

HARM'S APARTMENT

Harm sat and stared at the phone.  He heard everything Harriet had said and even what she didn't say.  He needed to talk to Mac.  Looking at his watch he saw that it wasn't too late in the evening.  It was 9pm, he picked up the phone and started to call her; he then changed his mind.  Getting up and quickly changing out of his shorts he then rummaged though his closet.  The one thing I haven't taken over there yet. He thought with a smile.  He grabbed his keys and drove over to Mac's apartment.

MAC'S APARTMENT

Mac was in her bedroom rearranging her closet to make room for some for the things Harm had dropped off.  She had opened the window to let in the cool spring air.  As the gentle breeze flowed in she heard music drift in through the window. Hmm the Beatles.  She thought.  Suddenly she heard singing, I know that voice.  She shook her head and laughed, Not only am I nervous but I am going crazy too.  Curiosity got the better of her and she walked to her window.  There he was below her window in the courtyard, strumming his guitar and singing to her.

There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone, and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one, compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love, as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things, that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things, that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I love you more
In my life, I love you more

 "Harm, you're crazy." Mac called down. "Get up here."

"On my way." Harm called back.

"You are too much." Mac laughed as Harm came in.

"I just wanted you to know how much I love you and how much you have changed my life." Harm said hugging her and resting his chin on her head.

"I love you too." Mac said burying her head in his chest.

"Don't ever doubt that this isn't perfect or that it's not going to last forever." Harm said.

"Did Harriet talk to you?" Mac said looking up at Harm.

"Well she sort of…" Harm began.

"Remind me to thank her." Mac said with a smile.

Harm stayed a bit longer and helped move some boxes around.  Staying true to their deal, of no sleepovers, he left around midnight.  Mac went to sleep that night feeling safer and more secure than she ever had before.  Harm fell asleep knowing that all was perfect in the world.