Chapter 6

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JAG OFFICES

It was killing Harm that he was in work so early but what could he do? He wanted to place the roses anonymously.  He wasn't sure where he was going with this, but in his mind anyone could order a dozen roses and have them sent.  It was more special to have a single rose appear from a secret admirer.  At least he hoped Mac would see it that way.  Since he began, he had placed at least a dozen roses of all colors on her desk. Today he was leaving a red rose.  A red rose was after all the symbol of love. I bet that Salad Man isn't this creative.

Mac walked into her office, she was in a good mood.  Based on the events of the last two weeks she knew there would be another rose on her desk.  She also had a pretty good idea of where they were coming from.

"Good morning Harriet." Mac said.

"Good morning Ma'am." Harriet said. "Hurry up and go to your office."

"On my way." Mac laughed and Harriet followed her.

"So did the rose bandit stop by again?" Harriet asked.

"Yes he did." Mac said picking up the red rose.

"This is such a mystery; I came in early today and didn't see anyone." Harriet stated.

"Well, he's a sneaky one. I think I know who it is." Mac replied.

"You do? Tell me." Harriet said.

"Not yet. Maybe later." Mac said with a smile.

Harriet gave a little pout and returned to her office.  They day wore on and it was business as usual.  At noon Cole came by to take Mac to lunch. When he arrived Harm was in Mac's office going over a case.

"Hey beautiful." Cole said. "Rabb."

Hey beautiful, Harm mimicked in his head.

"Cole perfect timing, we're almost done." Mac said.

"Great." Cole replied.

"Ah Mac, we need to finish this remember?" Harm said.

"Harm it can wait. I have a big thank you for Cole and I don't want to wait." Mac said.

"A thank you?" Cole asked.

"Yes, for the beautiful roses you've been leaving me." Mac replied.

"Oh, you're welcome. Just my way of saying I'm thinking about you." Cole said.

"Cole sent them?" Harm asked in shock.

"Well Harm who else would have?" Mac asked.

"No one, no body. Of course it would be Cole why would you think it was anyone else?" Harm snapped.

"Harm, are you ok?" Mac asked.

"Fine." Harm said storming out of the office.

"Well shall we go?" Cole asked.

"Let's." Mac said with a smile.

OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF JAG

Mac and Cole were sitting at a table eating lunch and chatting.  Mac was laughing and smiling.  Harm walked out of the building and saw them together; it made his blood boil.  That lousy, no good, tourist transporting, bean sprout eating….

"Hey Romaine." Harm called out. "We need to have a little chat."

"What can I do for you Rabb?" Cole replied.

"Tell me how did you get into the JAG offices with out signing in? I checked the visitors' log." Harm stated.

"Well I told the guy it was a surprise." Cole said.  Mac was sitting there looking at Harm like he was crazy.

"Harm what is your problem?" Mac asked.

"My problem MY PROBLEM? You, want to know what my problem is?" Harm yelled.

"Harm, stop yelling, people are looking at you." Mac said trying not to laugh.

"My problem is this phony you are dating.  My problem is that he is taking credit for something he didn't do.  My problem is that you went ahead a got yourself an imitation when the real thing is standing…" Harm said and Mac interrupted him.

"Standing where Harm?" Mac asked.

"Standing right here." Harm said quietly.

"Oh really?" Mac asked.

"Yes, I am the one who put the roses on your desk, not him.  I'm the one who was being romantic, not him. I am the one that loves you. NOT HIM!" Harm said.

"I know Harm." Mac said with a smile. "I just wondered what it was going to take for you to realize it."

"What?" Harm said looking at Mac and then at Cole who had an amused grin on his face.

"Harm, I would like you to meet Detective Cole Romaine of the Metro Police." Mac said trying not to laugh.

"The what?" Harm said trying to decipher the information.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Cole said extending his hand.

"Harm, Cole is a friend of mine." Mac laughed. "He isn't my boyfriend, he has a fiancé."

"I don't understand.  Would some one explain what's going on?" Harm said.

"Allow me." Cole said. "My fiancé and I were in Bermuda, and I recognized Mac.  We all started talking and Mac mentioned my resemblance to you.  She and my fiancé came up with a plan.  Rabb you needed a push. Now if you will excuse me, I need to get back to work."

"Are you upset?" Mac asked innocently.

"No." Harm laughed. "Tell me something, how did you know it was me leaving the roses?"

"I wasn't sure at first, but the fact that you were at work early. That is so not you.  I knew it today when I thanked Cole for them.  The look on your face was priceless." Mac laughed.

"So all this was a game?" Harm asked.

"Yes it was. Harm I have tried too many times to get you to open up.  They only time you seem to, is when I have someone else. What are you thinking?" Mac said.

"I think we both won this game." Harm said with a smile as he grabbed Mac and kissed her.