Title: E-Love
Author: Ninjagurl354
PG-13 (Major Brumby bashing. And violence)
Romance/Drama
Summary: Harm and Mac are writing e-mails to each other but they don't know that the recipient is their best friend; the problem is they fall in love and want to meet… Sorry to leave you hanging last time but Chapter 6 is up!!! Hope you like and please R & R!!!
Disclaimers: All characters belong to Donald P Belisario and Belisarious Productions. No copyright infringement intended.
Spoilers:
Chapter 6: He's back…
McMurphy's Bar
ZULU 1830
Harm and Mac turned to face the man who spoke. The man sneered and stepped into the light. Mic Brumby looked tired and his face was dark, his eyes were glazed over from all the drinking he had done. Mac's eyes flashed with anger but along with the anger was a tiny spark of fright. She had never seen Mic like this before and it scared her. It reminded her of her dad when he had come home drunk. She gripped Harm's hand for reassurance. The Admiral and Sturgis stepped up behind Harm and Mac glaring at the Australian.
"Brumby, I strongly suggest that you leave," Harm said through gritted teeth. "I'm not going anywhere Rabb. Not until I get what I came for." "And what exactly is that Brumby?" The Admiral said gruffly. "My fiancée." He said it as if Mac was a prize that he had won.
"I am not your fiancée Mic," Mac said icily. Mic growled at her, and looked her up and down. Suddenly Mic grabbed Mac by the wrist and yanked her from Harm's grasp. Once being a professional wrestler it was easy for him to yank her out of his grasp and cause her pain. The Admiral, Harm, and Sturgis advanced on him. Mic tightened his hold on her wrist, making Mac cry out in pain. Harm winced knowing how much pain Mic was causing her and he couldn't get his hands on Brumby.
"Let her go Brumby." "No! She's mine!" Mic growled. "Mic if you have love her like you say you do, then look at her. Look at her and see how much pain your causing her. Let her go." Mic looked down at her and sneered, "Is causing her pain destroying you Rabb." He laughed at the look that passed over Harm's face as Mac winced and cried out again, she struggled to get out of Mic's grasp.
Harm lunged at Mic and Harm brought one fist to Mic's jaw the other to his stomach. Mic stumbled back slightly, dropping his grip on Mac. Mac fell to the ground in a heap, her head falling on to her arm. She was slightly dazed, and hopefully she wouldn't have a concussion. Harm had one fist pummeling Mic's stomach, the other was connecting with Mic's jaw, mouth, nose anywhere it saw fit. Seeing that Harm was busy Harriet quickly ran around to Mac's side and helped her to sit up. "Mac are you alright," Harriet, asked worried. "Yea, I think so," she looked down at her wrist to see it changing colors from blue to purple. She knew there would be a nice big bruise there in a few hours.
Mic now had his fist in Harm's stomach punching him again and again. Sturgis came up next to Harm and kicked Brumby right in the stomach. Brumby dropped his fist from Harm and turned to face Sturgis. Harm stumbled back into the bar, clutching his stomach and breathing heavily.
Mac stood up slowly, scanning the room for Harm. She finally spotted him at the bar and ran over to him. "Oh god, Harm." Harm had a bloody lip and was still clutching his stomach. "Mac, you okay?" He said between gasps for air. Mac nodded and then turned around, Mic was standing behind her sneering. "Isn't this touching?" Mac saw Mic's fist coming straight for her face, remembering her Marine skills, Mac ducked and Mic's fist ran straight into the wall. Mic cursed loudly. Mac got up and started walking toward Sturgis who was on the ground rubbing his jaw.
Before she took another step Brumby stuck his foot out and tripped her. She fell throwing her arms out in front of her landing on her bad wrist, making her cry out in pain. She rolled over and saw Brumby advancing on her, Harm right behind him. Mac kicked out and Brumby's legs flew out from under him. He crashed to the floor as Harm helped Mac to stand up. Mic didn't get up right away but instead threw his leg up and caught Mac right in the stomach. Mac fell back into Harm knocking them both over.
The Admiral grabbed Mic by the front of his shirt and lifted him up to stand on his feet. The Admiral's fist, met Mic's face. The Admiral punched Mic in the stomach twice and then did a spinning kick to Mic's head. Mic ducked and grabbed the Admiral throwing him into the bar. The Admiral's arm slammed into several empty bottles and glasses, cutting his arm and hand in several places.
Sturgis was on his feet in an instant. He slammed Mic into a wall and punched him in several places. Mic grabbed Sturgis and threw him back. Harm and Mac had gotten up and advanced onto Mic. Mac got their first. "You SOB. I was just a prize to you wasn't I. I can not believe that you would do something like that…" Mac was yelling in full Marine mode and then stopped talking. Her fist met Mic's nose, shoving it up and over, breaking it. Mac's fist proceeded to meet the side of Mic's face, which was going to cause a black eye.
Mic was bleeding profusely from where Mac had broken his nose. He kicked her in the stomach. Mac fell back but immediately stood up only slightly wincing at her pain. She kneed Mic and hard and then kicked him hard in the stomach. Mac did a spinning kick and slammed her foot into his stomach, probably bruising several ribs. Mic slumped to the ground in a heap. Mac started to turn around and Harm's eyes grew wide as Mic pummeled his foot into Mac's stomach. Mac fell over and landed on the ground hard.
Everyone ran forward, their closest friends blocking other people from her. Harm dropped down next to Mac. He gently rolled her over and took her pulse. She was still alive but had obviously passed out. Harm looked her over checking for broken bones. He gently stroked her cheek, "Sarah, c'mon baby wake up. Please wake up." Mac groaned and slowly opened her eyes. "Sarah, can you hear me? Say something baby."
Mac's vision was slightly foggy. She blinked twice and her vision returned too normal. She focused on Harm and said, "Hi." Harm breathed a sigh of relief and helped her to sit up. Harriet had called an ambulance and the Admiral told her to call the shore patrol.
Mac coughed and winced in pain. She leaned heavily against Harm and Harm held her and stroked her back gently. Sturgis had a few cuts and scrapes on his face and a few bruises were starting to form but he was okay. Bobbey was sitting next to him holding ice to a particularly nasty bruise and cut. The Admiral was holding several towels to his arm, where he was bleeding. He had a few cuts and bruises but was fine. Harm had a bloody lip, and a large cut above his eye, and his ribs were more than likely bruised. Mac had a purple and black wrist, a bloody lip, several bruises and cuts and her ribs were severely bruised. All were very sore but were alive. Mic was moaning in the corner trying to stop the blood flow from his nose and a nasty cut on his upper arm.
The shore patrol arrived with several marines. The admiral walked over to them, introduced himself and continued to tell them the whole story. The marines took down the information and the names of the people involved and the witnesses. They picked Mr. Brumby up and brought him to the back of a car. He was going to need medical attention before he went straight to the brig where he waited for court.
The paramedics and police arrived. The police arrived first and questioned the witnesses and the victims and wrote up their report. The paramedics walked in with stretchers and bags. They took a look at their injuries and told them they needed to be checked out at a hospital. Sturgis, Harm and the Admiral stood up. Mac started to stand up but didn't get far when she cried out in pain and fell back down to the ground clutching at her ribs and stomach. The paramedics gently lifted Mac onto a stretcher and wheeled her out to the ambulance.
Harm, Sturgis, and the Admiral followed close behind and climbed into the ambulance. Everyone at the bar was very shook up. Harriet took control, "Ok everyone. There going to be fine. Bobbey you came with Sturgis right?" Bobbey nodded. "Ok good. You take his car and drive to Bethesda. Tiner I know you took a cab, since your car is in the shop. You take the Admiral's car and follow Congresswoman Latham to Bethesda. Sergei since you and Allison came together, one of you can drive Harm's car to Bethesda and the other will follow." Everyone nodded as to what they were supposed to do.
Bethesda Naval Hospital
ZULU 1900
The ambulance arrived at Bethesda and the paramedics unloaded Mac and wheeled her in. Harm was walking along side the gurney holding Mac's non-injured wrist. The Admiral and Sturgis followed on the other side. They arrived at the front desk and all were wheeled in different directions.
Harriet, Bobbey, Sergei, Allison, and Tiner arrived at Bethesda. Harriet walked to the front desk. "Excuse me. Four people were just brought in. Three men and one woman." The Ensign behind the desk nodded, "Yes, ma'm they were just wheeled in." Another nurse came out of one of the rooms. She addressed the Ensign, "Ok, I got names and they should be in the system. Admiral A.J. Chegwidden, Commander Sturgis Turner, Commander Harmon Rabb Jr. and Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie." The Ensign typed the names in and their files popped up on screen.
"Excuse me, but can you tell us if there alright and where they are." The nurse next to the Ensign said, "Are you family?" Harriet nodded, "Yes we are." "Alright. Follow me. The young woman was wheeled into ER to check for internal injuries. The tall commander is getting x-rays for his ribs. The other commander is having his wounds treated. The Admiral is having stitches done."
They were led to a room where the Admiral sat having stitches put into his the cuts on his arm. Harriet walked over, "How are you doing sir?" "I've been better Harriet. Where is Harm, Sturgis, and Mac? Any word?" "Not yet sir. But we'll let you know as soon as we know something." The Admiral nodded and the group walked out to find Sturgis.
They walked into Sturgis's room where the nurse was just finishing up. Bobbey walked forward and fell into Sturgis's arms mindful of his injuries. Sturgis held her tightly and looked to Harriet who was talking quietly to Tiner. A minute later Tiner left and Harriet walked over to Sturgis. "How are you doing sir?" "I'm okay. I can sign my discharge papers and then check on everyone else. The nurse returned with some papers, which Sturgis signed. And then followed everyone to look for Harm.
They found him in another room with the Admiral who had also been discharged. Harm was anxious to find out what happened to Mac. The Admiral was trying to calm him. Harm had been bandaged and was being discharged with taking it easy for a while. He had no internal injuries, but two bruised ribs and bruises on his stomach. He signed his discharge papers and stood up. Sergei stepped forward and hugged his brother.
They all went and sat in the waiting room. Harm paced the floor and finally sat down looking at his watch again. Harriet handed him a cup of coffee and he took a small sip. Harm looked at his watch again it was 10 minutes to 2000. Allison walked over to Harm and knelt down in front of him, "Harm…" He looked up at her and gave her a half smile. "I just tried finding out some information on Mac. I may be a pediatrician but not at this hospital and they won't tell me anything." Harm smiled at her again, "Thanks Allison, for trying." She nodded and went back to her seat.
The doors opened to the ER and a doctor came out. Harm stood up and so did everyone else as the doctor approached. "I'm Commander Phillips. Are you here for Colonel MacKenzie?" "Yes we are, I'm her fiancée, Commander Rabb." "Well Commander, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. But she was a bit uncooperative when we got her. She was very anxious on knowing how the three men she came in with were. And kept asking for 'Harm'." "That would be my first name," Harm replied. The doctor nodded, "Colonel MacKenzie suffered no internal injuries." Harm breathed a sigh of relief. The doctor continued, "She has a few cuts that we cleaned and caused no permanent damage. Her ribs took the biggest hit. She has several bruised ribs that are causing her some pain. Her wrist was severely bruised and sprained. Her wrist will need to be wrapped in a brace for a week and then an ace bandage for a week. She doesn't have a concussion and for that she is lucky for. She passed out from probably the surprise of getting knocked to the ground and the pain in her ribs. She is breathing on her own and will be discharged tonight. Her ribs will be wrapped like yours Commander. She can return to active duty with the warning to take it easy. She should not be doing any heavy lifting or bending over. Her ribs need time to heal, they took quite a beating."
Harm nodded with relief. "Can we see her?" The doctor nodded. "I'll draw up her discharge papers for her to sign." "Thank you Commander for everything." The doctor nodded and walked towards the front desk. Harm walked down the hallway with everyone walking behind him. He came to the door the nurse had indicated and turned the knob slowly opening the door. He walked in and everyone waited outside the door, giving the two a moment alone. Mac was sitting up on a bed looking out the window. Harm gently closed the door and watched her for a moment.
Mac slowly turned her head to look at him, "Hey sailor," she said softly. Harm crossed the room and sat on the edge of the bed next to her. "How you feeling?" "Sore. How about you?" "Same." He gently brought her into his embrace and held her tightly thanking god that she was okay and that he was holding her. Mac stroked the back of his neck and back and silently thanked god that he was okay and she was holding him.
Everyone else walked into the room and made their way over to the couple. Harm helped her from the bed and his arm went around her waist gently. They walked out to the parking lot and said good-bye to everyone. Harm helped Mac into the car and drove back to her apartment in silence.
Mac's Apartment
Georgetown D.C.
ZULU 2100
They walked up the stairs together and into her apartment. Harm led her straight to the bedroom where she sat on the bed. Harm walked out of the room. After a few minutes, Mac called out to him. When she didn't get an answer she got up slowly wincing slightly and walked into the living room.
Harm was sitting on the couch, his face in his hands, his shoulders shaking. Mac walked over to him slowly and sat next to him. She wrapped her arm comfortingly around his shoulders and leaned her forehead on his shoulder closing her eyes. Harm dropped his hands from his face, "Sarah," he whispered. Mac looked up at him her own tears building. Harm dropped his head so that he was looking at the floor. Mac cupped his cheek in her hand gently turning his face toward her. Their eyes said it all. "God, Sarah I was so scared. Seeing you in a heap on the ground not moving." "I know Harm. I know." He pulled her into his embrace and she wrapped her arms around him. She buried her face into his chest careful of his ribs. He buried his face into her neck. "Sarah if I ever lost you I would have been lost with you. I would die inside. I need you so much Sarah. I don't ever want to think about what could happen if I lost you."
"I know Harm, I know. If I ever lost you I would be lost. No one could ever get close to me again I wouldn't allow it. I need you, Harm." "I love you Sarah, so much." "I love you too Harm, so much." He pulled back from her embrace and looked directly into her eyes. "I feel so guilty. That I couldn't stop him from hurting you. It tore me up inside to see you in so much pain." "It wasn't your fault Harm. It's a sprained wrist and bruised ribs. I've had a lot worse. I'm still alive you're still alive. I am sitting here in front of you talking to you. We are still getting married. And I love you more than anything." Harm breathed deeply, "I know, I know. I just I can't believe he would do something like this." "I know. But he's going to get his ass nailed to the wall in court." Harm smiled slightly.
Mac yawned and Harm smiled, "I think someone's t-t-tired," Harm said unsuccessfully trying to stifle a yawn. "Speak for yourself sailor." Harm stood up and gently pulled Mac to her feet. Harm turned off the lights and locked the door as they made their way to the bedroom. Mac slipped out of her clothes and threw on a pair of comfortable drawstring pants and a loose tank top. Harm gingerly climbed into bed and Mac followed ever so slowly. Harm was propped up on some pillows and leaning against the headboard. Mac curled up next to him, her head on his chest.
Harm moved his hand up and down her back in a soothing motion. "Sarah," "Yea," Mac whispered against his chest. "Thank you." Mac lifted her head from his chest to look at him. "For what Harm?" "For being in my life. Loving me." Mac smiled and Harm's heart melted, "How could I not love you." He leaned forward wincing slightly and kissed her gently. She smiled and they lie back down and fell asleep in each other's arms.
The Next Morning
Mac's Apartment
Georgetown D.C.
ZULU 0645
Harm rolled over and blinked in the morning sun. Harm felt next to him and he found that Mac was not lying next to him. Judging by the sheets being cold she had gotten up a while ago. Harm got up and walked into the living room. Mac was curled up on the couch, her head resting against the cushion. Harm smiled he loved watching her sleep. He sat down on the edge of the couch next to her. He brushed a few stray hairs off of her face and gently kissed her forehead.
She opened her eyes and smiled sleepily at Harm, "Hey." "Hey. What are you doing out here?" Mac stretched carefully. "I got a glass of water and was thinking and I guess I fell asleep." "Yea you did you were gone for awhile. When I found you not next to me I was worried." "I'm sorry," Mac said. Harm smiled and asked, "Are you okay?" Mac nodded.
"I love you, Harm. And don't you ever forget that." "I love you too, Sarah." He lowered his head and gently kissed her lips. Harm broke the kiss and leaned his forehead against hers. Harm stood up and gently pulled her up to stand next to her. "We can take a shower and then re-wrap our injuries, ok." "Let's do it," she smiling brightly.
After their shower, Mac gently rewrapped Harm's ribs, and bandaged his other cuts. Harm returned the favor by very carefully and gently rewrapping her ribs and bruised wrist. Harm and Mac dressed in their summer uniforms. Mac was finishing her make-up one handed and then joined Harm in the living room where he stood staring out the window. She gingerly wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed the back of his neck. He sighed, "You ready to go?" "Yes sir," she mock saluted him and he grinned.
Harm turned around and wrapped his arms around her waist gently pulling her closer to him. He leaned his forehead against hers before he dipped his head and captured her lips in a kiss. They broke breathless and Mac smiled up at him and kissed him again quickly before pulling out of his embrace. They picked up their briefcases and covers and walked out the door and down to Harm's car.
JAG Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
ZULU 0900
Harm and Mac walked into the bullpen. Harriet walked up to them, "How are you doing sir, ma'm?" "A little soar but better." The Admiral came out of his office and into the bullpen, Tiner right behind him. "Attention on deck," he called crisply. Everyone stood at attention and waited for the Admiral to speak. "At ease, people." "Most of you already know of the incident concerning several officers here at JAG and Commander Brumby. I would appreciate that any comment be left unsaid to the press and anyone else. I would like to see Colonel MacKenzie, Commander's Rabb and Turner, and Lieutenant Sims to come to my office. As you were." Everyone in the bullpen went back to what they were doing. Harm and Mac quickly went to their offices and set their briefcases and covers down and followed Sturgis and Harriet into the Admiral's office.
Sturgis was the first to reach the door and knocked. Upon hearing enter he opened the door and they all filed into the room and stood at attention. The Admiral looked up from where he was seated at his desk, "Have a seat people." They took a seat and looked at the Admiral. "To start off, how is everyone this morning?" They nodded that they were fine. "That's good. Now as you know, Commander Brumby will be facing a court martial as well as a trial. The court martial will take place under Australian jurisdiction. Mr. Brumby's commanding officer has been informed of the events of last night and was not at all pleased. The trial will be taking place here due to witnesses, victims, and evidence. Lieutenant Roberts will be returning from his assignment to assist us."
Harriet's eyes went wide and tears began to form. She cleared her throat before saying, "Sir, how long will he be here?" The Admiral smiled, "He has requested to be returned to active duty here at JAG. And his request was granted. He'll arrive this afternoon some time." Harriet beamed at Mac and Mac smiled back happily. "With that said, we will reconvene when Lieutenant Robert's arrives. Continue to work on your cases and we'll take each day one at a time. Dismissed."
They rose from their seats and stood at attention and they chorused, "Aye Aye, sir." They turned on their heel and walked out the door. Mac went back to her office and started to rummage through some files on her desk. Finally finding the ones she was looking for she set them on her desk and then proceeded to boot her computer. A knock sounded on her door, "Enter." A pretty blonde Lieutenant walked in and stood at attention. "At ease Lieutenant Morris correct." "Yes ma'm," the young lieutenant said at once.
Over the next hour Mac was questioning her client on what had happened that night and the specifics of the case. "Ok Lieutenant, we have a pretty strong case here. As long as your telling me the truth and not leaving anything out then our defense has a pretty good chance. I am going to find Commander Turner and we'll talk with him concerning the case." The Lieutenant nodded and Mac got up from her seat wincing slightly and walked out of her office and towards Sturgis's office. She knocked and opened the door after hearing enter. "Commander the Lieutenant and I are ready to discuss this case with you." Sturgis got up and followed Mac back to her office.
They took their seats and they talked until it was 1200. Mac dismissed the Lieutenant and Sturgis walked back to his office. Mac sat down again in her chair and leaned back. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She heard her door shut and her eyes shot open. Harm was standing in front of her desk with his arms crossed over his chest. "You ready to go to lunch?" Harm asked coming around the desk and leaned against it. Mac sat up in her chair, "Yea, I just finished up here. You?" "Yea, I finished a few minutes ago."
Mac stood up and Harm wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her to him. "Daring aren't we Commander," Mac teased. "What can I say I'm crazy…Crazy for you that is," he said before his lips claimed hers. Mac wrapped her arms around his neck as the kiss deepened and she was thankful that the door was shut and the blinds were closed. Mac broke the kiss and said, "You are crazy you know that." "But you love me." Mac laughed, "That I do."
They grabbed their lunches from the fridge and walked out to the courtyard. They sat with Sturgis and Harriet and ate their lunch. On their way back into the bullpen they were met by Tiner. "Sirs, ma'ms, the Admiral would like to see you in Conference Room 2. ASAP." "Thank you Tiner."
Their made their way to the Conference Room and knocked on the door and then entered. They all lined up and stood at attention. There was a man at the far end of the room pouring a cup of coffee. "At ease," the Admiral said gruffly. The man turned around, "Bud!" Harriet screamed and quickly walked towards her husband. He hugged her tightly and she cried silent tears into his shoulder. Suddenly realizing what she had done she quickly turned from Bud and quickly snapped to attention, "I am so sorry sir." The Admiral smiled, "Don't worry about it Lieutenant. Now give your husband a proper hello." "Yes sir," Harriet said before turning back to Bud. The rest of the group was silent as they watched the happy couple reunite.
Bud and Harriet turned to the rest of the group and walked toward them. Greetings and congratulations were exchanged. They all sat and the Admiral began, "Now that Lieutenant Roberts is here he will be seated second chair for the Brumby case with me sitting as first chair." They all nodded. "Now both Lieutenant Roberts and I will be asking questions of what occurred that night and will get you ready for the trial which starts on Monday."
Over the next several hours the Admiral, Sturgis, Harm, and Mac were questioned on what happened every single account, being very specific, and what injuries they acquired from that night. At 5:00 the Admiral stopped all conversations, "Okay people, tomorrow we will continue with other witnesses from that night. Commander Rabb, Colonel you two are going to talk to shore patrol and the police and get their reports. Since we only got the briefs for the case. Okay everyone, Dismissed."
Well that's it everybody. The story will keep going, next chapter "The Trial". R & R for this chapter and hopefully chapter 7 will be up ASAP!!! Let me know what you think!!!