Author: xfoolTitle: EverythingDisclaimer: I am merely borrowing the characters and the song for non-profit intentionsAuthor Note(s): I apologize how chapter 4 looks, it bothers me as I know it probably does you…just goes to show that I should stick to writing on my computer. This might be the last chapter in this story…I am thinking about writing a second installment and turn this into a series, let me know. Previously… Mac was proposed to and the life of the baby is hanging by a thread…now on with the story!EverythingFind me here…Speak to me…I want to feel you…I need to hear you…
Mac allowed his question to hold in the air for a moment while she though to herself. This is her chance to make her dream come true.
"Yes, I will marry you."
He pulled back from the embrace and captured her face with his hands. He smiled and pulled her in for a kiss. It lasted longer than expected because they were interrupted by the admiral, Webb and the JAG staff.
"Colonel, are we interrupting anything?"
"Sir, everyone, we're going to get married!"
You are the light that is leading me...To the place where I find peace again…You are the strength that keeps me walking…You are the hope that keeps me trusting…You are the life to my soul…
Three months and twelve days later, the wedding took place. He stood by Reverend Turner with Bud, Sturgis, and Webb at his side. Little AJ walked down the aisle as ring bearer. Then came Harriet, Bobbi, and Chloe as bridesmaids. Tiner and Gunny came next, walking the parents and pulling the carpet towards where Mac and the Admiral were waiting.
"Are you ready Colonel?"
"I think so sir. Thank you for doing this."
"Anytime. Let's go," he said and extended his arm.
She took it and they began the walk to her future husband. Since she was almost four months pregnant, she wore a simple white dress and held a bouquet of red roses as compared to the white ones held by the wedding party. Her bridesmaids wore lavender and the men wore dress uniforms (Bud, the Admiral, the groom and Sturgis) and Armani (Webb and Little AJ).
Mac's hand left the comfort of the Admiral's arm took his hand and Rev. Turner opened the ceremony.
"Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins…but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes." He closed his bible. "The bride and groom have chosen to write their own vows."
You are my purpose…You are everything…And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?...Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?...You calm the storms…You give me rest…You hold me in your hands…You won't let me fall…You still my heart…And you take my breath away…
"I, Sarah, take you in marriage by choice. You never made me feel forced. Being together will test everything we believe in, but most of all it will test the power of our love and faith to transform our lives into something worth living. I love you with all my heart and soul…nothing will ever change that. When I look into your eyes I see forever. When we met here all those years ago, I hoped and prayed that this day would happen. Thank you for making my dreams come true…"
Would you take me in…Would you take me deeper now…And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?...Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?...And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?...Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?... 'Cause you're all I want…You are all I need…You are everything…Everything…You are all I want…You are all I need…you are everything…Everything…
"Sarah. Words cannot express how deeply I love you. We have our whole lives to learn everything about each other, about life. I was getting along with my life fine, but when "us" happened…I knew that I didn't want my life to go back to what it was before. You make me want to be a better man. As I stand here looking into your eyes, I know that there is nothing better than this, that whenever I am with you, you move me in ways that I cannot describe. I love you. I want to spend every waking minute of everyday with you for as long as God will allow me. You are everything to me." He finished and took her hand, kissing it gently.
You are all I want…You are all I need…Everything…Everything…And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?...Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?...
"Now that these two have professed their love through words and by exchanging rings, I now pronounce them as man and wife. You may kiss your bride."
At the end of the line, Bud smacked her behind and yelled "Go NAVY" as Gunny smacked his and yelled "Hoo Rah."
They walked down the aisle, hand in hand. Since the wedding was small and intimate, the reception was held at the Admiral's house.
Webb came up to Mac to offer his congratulations. "You two deserve to be happy. I wish you both the best."
They smiled at each other. "Thanks Clay. It's not everyday that our favorite spook shows he has a human side," she said and they all laughed at the long standing joke.
Harriet was next. "Tell me. How did you manage to get married in the Rose Garden?"
He smiled. "That is confidential Mrs. Roberts. Being in the NAVY you of all people should know that some secrets cannot be revealed," he said as he smiled at Webb over Mac's head. Both women rolled their eyes at his comment.
"Colonel, if you two don't hurry up, you'll miss your train."
And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?...Would you tell me how could it be any better…Any better than this?...
They said their goodbyes and headed to the station in the rented limo.
Interlocking their fingers, he asked, "So how does it feel to be Mrs. Harmon Rabb, Jr.?"
"It feels wonderful. I love you."
"I love you too Colonel Rabb."
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
Next (and final) chapter à will they have the baby?
A/N à Did you honestly think that Mac would marry someone other than Harm? Sheesh, people.
