Title: Vacation of a Lifetime
Chapter: 10/?
Author: socgrl
Rating: It's PG-13
Category: Romance
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. And even if I did it wouldn't be worth much anyway. They belong to TPTB. Besides I would have had H and M together a long time ago. The song is At Last by Aretha Franklin
Summary: Harm and Mac are sent to La Jolla for a little R and R.
Spoilers: Enemy Below, Critical Condition, and seasons 2-8 pretty much
1900 PST
La Jolla, California
Home of Frank and Trish Burnett
Harm and Mac spent the rest of the say sightseeing in Santa Monica and San Diego. They had decided to head back to the house early to get ready for dinner. Harm had called his mother and told her the good news and she told them to prepare for a night out on the town.
Frank and Trish had been home for only about a half an hour but were far to excited to sit around any longer. They had thrown their luggage in their bedroom and rounded up Harm and Mac for their dinner out.
Both couples were dressed in handsome suits and beautiful dresses. Frank ordered for everyone, which was ok with Mac cause she would eat just about anything. The waiter brought a bottle of sparkling cider and Champaign flutes and poured everyone a glass. Appetizers were served and salads and then shortly after came the main course, lobster. Fresh Maine Lobster had been shipped in that morning. They were gigantic and even Mac thought they might be too big for her Marine sized stomach.
When everyone had finished their meal dessert was ordered. This gave everyone time to digest a little considering the desserts were made to order. Harm decided to ask his fiancé to dance. "Sarah.will you do me the honor?" "I'd love to." The stood to dance and all of a sudden a slow jazz number filled the air.
At Last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
My life is like a song
Ohh yeah yeah
At last
The skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you
Harm and Mac danced to the rhythm of the music and starred intently into each other's eyes. They couldn't be any closer at the moment then where they were.
Back at their table
"See Frank, I told the Admiral. All that was needed was a mother's touch!" "Yes dear" replied Frank as he kissed his wife's cheek. "The wedding will be marvelous. And can you imagine their children? They will be the most beautiful children in the world. They both finally have the opportunity to be truly happy."
Back on the dance floor
I found a dream, that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known Ohh yeah yeah You smile, you smile
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine at last
Harm began to sing to Mac. His eyes were sparkling and there was a hint of a tear. All of a sudden that lone tear made it's way down his face. Mac reached up to wipe it away. "What's wrong?" asked Mac slightly concerned. "This is perfect, the perfect song, the perfect place, the perfect woman. What more could I want?" Mac had a huge grin on her face and suddenly the lips of a certain naval aviator captured it.
I found a dream, that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known Ohh yeah yeah You smile, you smile
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine at last At last... at last
The song was over and Harm and Mac went back to the table. They ate dessert and then went back to the house. It had been a long day and everyone was exhausted. Everyone said their goodnights and headed off to bed. Lying together in bed Harm and Mac talked about their day and the adventure it had been. "Harm, this ring is beautiful. Where on earth did you get it?" "Well to be honest, I got it a while back. Right after the Christmas party last year when I had gone home for those couple of days I stopped into the antique store. See that was the 'gift my mother wanted me to pick up'. And in a way it is. She loves you Sarah because she knows how much I love you! Anyway, when I went home for Christmas I had seen the ring in the jewelry counter and knew it was meant for you because it was shaped like a rose, to signify the rose garden, our rose garden. So I asked Mr. Jacobson to keep it for me and he did and now it belongs to you." " Well I'm glad you found it, it is the most beautiful engagement ring I could have ever hoped for!" "So Mac, where do you think we should have the wedding? On a hill somewhere with two goats and a sheep as witnesses?" "No, I was thinking more of an early fall wedding on the beach at sunset, with our family from JAG and your parents. What do you think of that?" "I think it sounds perfect but it doesn't matter to me, as long as you're there." "Aw, Harm" said Mac and gave him a goodnight kiss; "I'll see you in my dreams."
0415 PST
La Jolla, California
Home of Frank and Trish Burnett
Harm and Mac were up early this morning to get a run in before they caught their flight back to DC at around lunchtime. They ran down to the beach and walked along the sand one more time before going home. They got to the beach just in time to see the sun rise. "Exactly 0440 and 32 seconds on the dot." "You know Mac, now that we're getting married you can tell me how you do that?" "Yeah right, that's the only secret I can actually keep from you" she said laughing. "Come on Mac, at least a hint." "No way flyboy!" Mac said and she took off running. Harm gained on her and tackled her to the sand. They were both laughing so hard they could barely breath. They rolled around in the sand and kissed each other furiously. Breathlessly Mac said, "I really hate to cut this short but we need to finish our run and get cleaned up. Mom said she was going to make breakfast for us before we left for the airport." They got up and began their run back to the house.
When they got back to the house they both jumped in the shower together. They bathed each other but this time they just memorized one another. They toweled off and got dressed and packed their bags. By the time they were finished and the room was clean they took their bags to the foyer and could smell the aroma of bacon, eggs, toast, and coffee. "Trish.I mean mom, thank you so much for the wonderful weekend and for dinner last night. And.wow.this smells delicious. Everything looks so good." "Eat up dear. There is plenty to go around."
After breakfast was finished Harm and Mac got up and cleared off their plates. "Mom we really hate to eat and run, but we have to head out to drop the car off and get to the airport early enough to check in." "It's fine dear. Come give you mother a hug and Frank will help you take the bags out." Harm walked over to his mother, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and a big bear hug. Trish laughed out like a schoolgirl. "Harmon Rabb Junior, put me down this instant" she demanded playfully. Harm put his mother back down on the ground. They walked out together with the bags and let Trish and Mac say goodbye. When they got the bags in the trunk Harm reached for Frank's hand. "Thank you again Frank, for dinner, and everything. You and mom had better catch a flight up our way soon!"
Back in the house
Trish and Mac stood in the foyer with the door open as they watched Harm and Frank take the bags to the car. "Sarah, I am so happy for you and Harm. I honestly have never seen him so.giddy I guess is the only way to describe it. I have never seen his eyes light up as they do when you walk into the room. He has been in love with you for a very long time, I honestly hope you know that!" "Oh Trish, I think I have always known, but I never wanted to believe. I know Harm would never purposefully hurt me, but I wasn't ready to give into him. And finally it happened. And now look at us. We are so cute even I think we're sick," Mac said as she and Trish laughed together. "Well I better get out there. Otherwise I'll miss my opportunity to drive that car again," she said with a mischievous smile. Trish gave Mac a big bear hug.not as strong as Harm's but pretty close. It was comforting for Mac to share this with Harm's mother. She hardly knew her and yet she felt like this is where she was meant to be.
1745 EST
Reagan Nation Airport
Washington, DC
The flight was uneventful. Mac woke during the flight to find herself asleep against Harm's chest and he was resting his chin on the top of her head. She went back to sleep comfortably for the rest of the flight.
It was nearly 1800 when they arrived in DC. They made their way to baggage claim and then made their way to the parking garage and got into Harm's Lexus and headed the short distance to Georgetown to Mac's apartment. Harm helped Mac take her stuff upstairs. "Well I'd better get going. I have to take my stuff home and then get ready for work tomorrow." "Yeah I suppose you'd better be going" Mac said sadly. Harm gave her a kiss goodbye. "I'll call you as soon as I get home."
Harm went down to his car and made his way just North of Union Station. Before he got halfway he dialed the all too familiar number. "Hello?" answered Mac. "I missed you already. I couldn't wait till I got home to hear your voice." "I miss you too! Hey Harm." ".Yeah?" "When did we become so sappy?" "I don't know.hard to tell really." With that they laughed. "Ok well I'll see you tomorrow" said Harm as he pulled up to his loft. "I'll see you in the coffee room, first thing. Ok?" "It's a date," said Harm. "I love you Sarah." "I love you too Harm!"
A/N: you know the deal R&R, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Preferably the good! By the way this is the end of this series.I may have a continuation.I haven't decided yet.tell me what you think pretty please!!!!!!!!
Chapter: 10/?
Author: socgrl
Rating: It's PG-13
Category: Romance
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. And even if I did it wouldn't be worth much anyway. They belong to TPTB. Besides I would have had H and M together a long time ago. The song is At Last by Aretha Franklin
Summary: Harm and Mac are sent to La Jolla for a little R and R.
Spoilers: Enemy Below, Critical Condition, and seasons 2-8 pretty much
1900 PST
La Jolla, California
Home of Frank and Trish Burnett
Harm and Mac spent the rest of the say sightseeing in Santa Monica and San Diego. They had decided to head back to the house early to get ready for dinner. Harm had called his mother and told her the good news and she told them to prepare for a night out on the town.
Frank and Trish had been home for only about a half an hour but were far to excited to sit around any longer. They had thrown their luggage in their bedroom and rounded up Harm and Mac for their dinner out.
Both couples were dressed in handsome suits and beautiful dresses. Frank ordered for everyone, which was ok with Mac cause she would eat just about anything. The waiter brought a bottle of sparkling cider and Champaign flutes and poured everyone a glass. Appetizers were served and salads and then shortly after came the main course, lobster. Fresh Maine Lobster had been shipped in that morning. They were gigantic and even Mac thought they might be too big for her Marine sized stomach.
When everyone had finished their meal dessert was ordered. This gave everyone time to digest a little considering the desserts were made to order. Harm decided to ask his fiancé to dance. "Sarah.will you do me the honor?" "I'd love to." The stood to dance and all of a sudden a slow jazz number filled the air.
At Last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
My life is like a song
Ohh yeah yeah
At last
The skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up in clover
The night I looked at you
Harm and Mac danced to the rhythm of the music and starred intently into each other's eyes. They couldn't be any closer at the moment then where they were.
Back at their table
"See Frank, I told the Admiral. All that was needed was a mother's touch!" "Yes dear" replied Frank as he kissed his wife's cheek. "The wedding will be marvelous. And can you imagine their children? They will be the most beautiful children in the world. They both finally have the opportunity to be truly happy."
Back on the dance floor
I found a dream, that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known Ohh yeah yeah You smile, you smile
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine at last
Harm began to sing to Mac. His eyes were sparkling and there was a hint of a tear. All of a sudden that lone tear made it's way down his face. Mac reached up to wipe it away. "What's wrong?" asked Mac slightly concerned. "This is perfect, the perfect song, the perfect place, the perfect woman. What more could I want?" Mac had a huge grin on her face and suddenly the lips of a certain naval aviator captured it.
I found a dream, that I could speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known Ohh yeah yeah You smile, you smile
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine at last At last... at last
The song was over and Harm and Mac went back to the table. They ate dessert and then went back to the house. It had been a long day and everyone was exhausted. Everyone said their goodnights and headed off to bed. Lying together in bed Harm and Mac talked about their day and the adventure it had been. "Harm, this ring is beautiful. Where on earth did you get it?" "Well to be honest, I got it a while back. Right after the Christmas party last year when I had gone home for those couple of days I stopped into the antique store. See that was the 'gift my mother wanted me to pick up'. And in a way it is. She loves you Sarah because she knows how much I love you! Anyway, when I went home for Christmas I had seen the ring in the jewelry counter and knew it was meant for you because it was shaped like a rose, to signify the rose garden, our rose garden. So I asked Mr. Jacobson to keep it for me and he did and now it belongs to you." " Well I'm glad you found it, it is the most beautiful engagement ring I could have ever hoped for!" "So Mac, where do you think we should have the wedding? On a hill somewhere with two goats and a sheep as witnesses?" "No, I was thinking more of an early fall wedding on the beach at sunset, with our family from JAG and your parents. What do you think of that?" "I think it sounds perfect but it doesn't matter to me, as long as you're there." "Aw, Harm" said Mac and gave him a goodnight kiss; "I'll see you in my dreams."
0415 PST
La Jolla, California
Home of Frank and Trish Burnett
Harm and Mac were up early this morning to get a run in before they caught their flight back to DC at around lunchtime. They ran down to the beach and walked along the sand one more time before going home. They got to the beach just in time to see the sun rise. "Exactly 0440 and 32 seconds on the dot." "You know Mac, now that we're getting married you can tell me how you do that?" "Yeah right, that's the only secret I can actually keep from you" she said laughing. "Come on Mac, at least a hint." "No way flyboy!" Mac said and she took off running. Harm gained on her and tackled her to the sand. They were both laughing so hard they could barely breath. They rolled around in the sand and kissed each other furiously. Breathlessly Mac said, "I really hate to cut this short but we need to finish our run and get cleaned up. Mom said she was going to make breakfast for us before we left for the airport." They got up and began their run back to the house.
When they got back to the house they both jumped in the shower together. They bathed each other but this time they just memorized one another. They toweled off and got dressed and packed their bags. By the time they were finished and the room was clean they took their bags to the foyer and could smell the aroma of bacon, eggs, toast, and coffee. "Trish.I mean mom, thank you so much for the wonderful weekend and for dinner last night. And.wow.this smells delicious. Everything looks so good." "Eat up dear. There is plenty to go around."
After breakfast was finished Harm and Mac got up and cleared off their plates. "Mom we really hate to eat and run, but we have to head out to drop the car off and get to the airport early enough to check in." "It's fine dear. Come give you mother a hug and Frank will help you take the bags out." Harm walked over to his mother, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and a big bear hug. Trish laughed out like a schoolgirl. "Harmon Rabb Junior, put me down this instant" she demanded playfully. Harm put his mother back down on the ground. They walked out together with the bags and let Trish and Mac say goodbye. When they got the bags in the trunk Harm reached for Frank's hand. "Thank you again Frank, for dinner, and everything. You and mom had better catch a flight up our way soon!"
Back in the house
Trish and Mac stood in the foyer with the door open as they watched Harm and Frank take the bags to the car. "Sarah, I am so happy for you and Harm. I honestly have never seen him so.giddy I guess is the only way to describe it. I have never seen his eyes light up as they do when you walk into the room. He has been in love with you for a very long time, I honestly hope you know that!" "Oh Trish, I think I have always known, but I never wanted to believe. I know Harm would never purposefully hurt me, but I wasn't ready to give into him. And finally it happened. And now look at us. We are so cute even I think we're sick," Mac said as she and Trish laughed together. "Well I better get out there. Otherwise I'll miss my opportunity to drive that car again," she said with a mischievous smile. Trish gave Mac a big bear hug.not as strong as Harm's but pretty close. It was comforting for Mac to share this with Harm's mother. She hardly knew her and yet she felt like this is where she was meant to be.
1745 EST
Reagan Nation Airport
Washington, DC
The flight was uneventful. Mac woke during the flight to find herself asleep against Harm's chest and he was resting his chin on the top of her head. She went back to sleep comfortably for the rest of the flight.
It was nearly 1800 when they arrived in DC. They made their way to baggage claim and then made their way to the parking garage and got into Harm's Lexus and headed the short distance to Georgetown to Mac's apartment. Harm helped Mac take her stuff upstairs. "Well I'd better get going. I have to take my stuff home and then get ready for work tomorrow." "Yeah I suppose you'd better be going" Mac said sadly. Harm gave her a kiss goodbye. "I'll call you as soon as I get home."
Harm went down to his car and made his way just North of Union Station. Before he got halfway he dialed the all too familiar number. "Hello?" answered Mac. "I missed you already. I couldn't wait till I got home to hear your voice." "I miss you too! Hey Harm." ".Yeah?" "When did we become so sappy?" "I don't know.hard to tell really." With that they laughed. "Ok well I'll see you tomorrow" said Harm as he pulled up to his loft. "I'll see you in the coffee room, first thing. Ok?" "It's a date," said Harm. "I love you Sarah." "I love you too Harm!"
A/N: you know the deal R&R, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Preferably the good! By the way this is the end of this series.I may have a continuation.I haven't decided yet.tell me what you think pretty please!!!!!!!!