Title: E-Love
Author: Ninjagurl354
PG-13
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…
Disclaimers: All characters belong to Donald P. Belisario and Belisarious Productions. No copyright infringement intended.
Spoilers: (none)
A/N: Hey all, sorry for the delay. I got kind of busy this week, I'm working on the next chapter of 'Fun on the Slopes' and then I'll I get on the next chapter for E-Love!! Again thanks to my beta reader Danielle, you're the best!!! J
Chapter 10: Planning and The Dress
Monday May 17
JAG Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
ZULU 1100
A young woman dressed in summer whites, walked through the doors of JAG. She had blue eyes, and short red hair. Three years later, JAG was still the same.
Gunny noticed the young woman when she walked in. He walked over to her, "Can I help you ma'am?" "I'm looking for Major MacKenzie's office." Gunny smiled, "Colonel MacKenzie's office is right there." He motioned with his hand. "Thank you." The young woman made her way over to Mac's office and knocked. "Enter."
Commander Caroline Imes opened the door and stood in front of Mac's desk. Mac looked up from her files and her eyes grew wide, "Caroline!" Caroline grinned, "Mac!" Mac quickly stood and walked over to Caroline, hugging her. Caroline pulled back, "You look great!" "Thanks, so do you. It's so good to see you."
The two women sat in the chairs in front of Mac's desk. "You're a Lt. Colonel now. Congratulations." "Thanks. Are you on leave?" Caroline smiled, "No, actually I just got assigned to the Pentagon." "That's great Caroline."
Before Mac could say more Caroline noticed her ring, "Oh my God, you're engaged." Mac smiled happily, "Yea, three weeks now." "Congratulations! Who's the lucky guy?" Mac was about to answer, when her door opened and Harm walked in. "Don't you knock?" Harm flashed his flyboy grin, "Sorry, I didn't realize you had company." Caroline turned in her chair. "Caroline?" She smiled and stood up and hugged Harm, "It's good to see you Harm." "You too." Mac spoke up, "Caroline just got assigned to the Pentagon." Harm smiled, "That's great."
Mac turned to Caroline, "As I was saying before I was interrupted." She glared at Harm, and he grinned sheepishly. "Harm and I are getting married." Caroline's eyes grew wide, "You two finally woke up! Congratulations!" She hugged each of them. "Thank you." "When's the wedding?" "June 21st," Harm answered.
Harm's Apartment
North of Union Station
ZULU 1900
Harm and Mac were just finishing up dinner. "I'm glad Caroline is back." Mac commented as they started to clear the table. "Yea, it's nice having her back," Harm agreed. "Harm…" Mac started taking a wet plate from him to put in the dishwasher. "Yes." "You know that Harriet agreed to be my maid of honor, and that Chloe agreed to be a bridesmaid. I'm thinking of asking, Bobbi, Allison, and Caroline to be bridesmaids as well." Harm smiled, "I think that's a great idea. I've been doing some thinking on groomsmen too." "And?" Mac asked taking another wet plate from him. "Well, Bud will be my best man, and I want to ask Sergei, Sturgis, Wes, and Keeter." "Nice choices. I know that Sturgis, and Sergei will love to do it. I'm sure Wes would, you two get along real well. Now Keeter, I think we're going to need to call Webb to see if he can get a hold of him." "Yea, I was going to try and contact him this week."
Later, Mac sat at Harm's desk, typing on his laptop. She was e-mailing, Bobbi, Caroline, and Allison. She sent the letters and then joined Harm on the couch.
Harm and Mac met with Jennifer Hill, their wedding planner twice that week. They made several decisions concerning the ceremony and the reception. They were to meet with the baker, the caterer and the DJ on Monday of the following week.
Friday May 21
JAG Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
ZULU 1430
Mac walked into her office, she had just returned from court. She sat in her chair a little harder than she had intended. She had spent the last hour and a half sitting in court, and finding out that her client wasn't being entirely truthful.
The wedding plans were coming along. Everything was on schedule, and they only had a month to go. Lost in her thoughts she hadn't realized that someone was knocking on her door. "Ma'am." Harriet poked her head in Mac's office. Mac looked up, "Harriet, c'mon in." Harriet walked in and shut the door behind her. "Have a seat, Harriet," Mac said smiling. Harriet sat, "Permission to speak freely ma'am." At Mac's nod Harriet continued, "How are you doing ma'am?" Mac looked up, "A little stressed." Harriet smiled, "Well, have you gone to look at wedding dresses yet ma'am?" Mac shook her head.
"Well, what if we do a girl's day out tomorrow. We can go shopping, look for dresses, girl talk." Mac grinned, "That sounds great." Harriet grinned back, "Great. I can call up Caroline, Bobbi, Allison, and Trish and see if there free. I know Chloe won't be able to be there but if we find the dress for the bridesmaids, we can get her size and when she does come down in a few weeks, she can have it fitted. What do you say?" "Let's do it." "Also I was thinking, has Harm taken Sarah up in awhile?" Mac smiled knowing what Harriet was thinking, "No he hasn't. And I'm sure Bud, Sturgis, Sergei, and Wes I know will be here, would love to go." "I know Bud loved it when Harm took him up," Harriet said. "I'll talk to him as soon as he is out of court."
A short time later, Mac saw Harm walk into the bullpen with a not-so-happy Lieutenant Singer behind him. Apparently he'd had a good day in court.
Harm stopped at Gunny's desk, "Gunny can you get me Clayton Webb on the phone please." "Sure thing, sir." "Thanks Gunny." Gunny picked up the phone and started dialing. Harm walked into his office and set his briefcase down, looking at his messages. "How was court?" Mac asked. Harm turned to look at her and grinned, "Let's just say it wasn't Singer's day." "Ohhh."
Gunny buzzed through the intercom, "Commander Rabb, Clayton Webb is on line 4." Harm picked up the phone. "What can I do for you, Rabb?" "I have a favor to ask of you." "Rabb needing a favor, this ought to be good. Second one in the last six 4 months." "Listen, can you get a hold of Commander Jack Keeter." "I think I can handle that. Granted, it might take some time, and there are no guarantees." "Thanks." "I'll let you know. I heard that you set a date for June 21." Harm blinked, how the hell did Webb know that. Oh yea he's a spy they know things even before we do. "Yes we did." "Congratulations. I'll be awaiting my invitation." And with that Webb hung up the phone. Harm hung up the phone.
"Well." Mac prompted. "He's going to see what he can do." "Good." "Sir, ma'am. Sorry to interrupt." Harriet said coming to stand in the doorway. "I just wanted to let you know Colonel, everyone is on the affirmative." "Thank you Harriet." "Sir, ma'am." Harriet turned and walked back to her desk.
Harm raised his eyebrows to Mac. "Tomorrow, Harriet, Caroline, Bobbi, Allison, and myself are going dress shopping." Harm raised his eyebrows, "And what am I going to do all by myself tomorrow." "Harriet and I thought it might be nice if you took Sturgis, Bud, Sergei, Frank, and Wes up in 'Sarah' tomorrow." Harm's face brightened, "I'll make sure I talk to them before I leave."
Saturday May 22
Harm's Apartment
North of Union Station
ZULU 0850
After a too long of a shower with Harm, Mac quickly dressed in a pair tight blue flare jeans and a white sleeveless lace top. She quickly did her make-up and hair and then joined Harm in the kitchen. She kissed his cheek as he handed her a cup of coffee. "You almost made me late." "You late? Ha! I think you can count on one hand how many times that's happened." Mac glared at him. He flashed her his flyboy grin, which widened as he noticed her knees buckle. He set down his coffee cup and wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed her neck, "You look beautiful." Mac breathed in his deep masculine scent, and smiled. "Are you sucking up?" "That depends on if it's working or not." He kissed her neck again. She turned in his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck, pressing up against him. She captured his lips with hers, after a minute, she pulled back, "That answer your question." He didn't say anything just bent his head to hers again and captured her lips.
They were both caught up in the kiss; they didn't hear someone knocking on the door. Only when they heard someone clearing their throat did they look up. Trish and Frank stood there watching the two of them. "Mom, Frank," Harm said slightly embarrassed. Mac stepped out of his embrace and gave Trish and Frank each a warm hug. Harm kissed his mom's cheek. Mac grabbed her purse and her black leather jacket.
Trish kissed Frank on the cheek, "Have fun and be careful." "Yes, dear. Have fun you two." Mac turned to Harm, "Have fun today and please be careful." "We will. Have fun, and be careful today," Harm said. "I love you," Mac whispered before she lightly kissed him on the lips. "I love you too." Harm handed her the keys to his corvette, he and Frank were going to take the SUV. "Thank you. Have fun boys." And with that Mac and Trish were off.
Mariah's Bridal Apparel
Washington D.C.
ZULU 0930
Mac pulled the corvette into the parking place next to Harriet's van. Caroline and Bobbi were already there; they were just waiting for Allison. Little AJ squealed when he saw Mac, and Mac scooped him up. Allison arrived a minute later. "Ok, this place is rated highly for wedding dresses. This is also where I got my dress. So let's do some shopping," Harriet spoke to the group.
When they entered the shop, Mac's eyes widened. The shop was filled with all types of wedding dresses. A woman with long dirty blonde hair approached them. "Hello, can I help you?" Harriet spoke up, "Hi, we're here to look at wedding and bridesmaid dresses." "Are you the bride?" "No, I'm already married. I'm the maid of honor." Mac stepped forward and smiled, "I'm the bride, Sarah MacKenzie." "I'm Mariah, it's nice to meet you."
Mac filled out a few forms, and answered Mariah's questions. Mariah then got right to work; she quickly measured Mac, and then all of the other women. Mariah made notes on who was a bridesmaid, the bride, and the mother of the groom. Mac told her Chloe's measurements as well. "We have many dresses that go along with all of your sizes, if you would like to try them on now." Mac nodded. "Now if you like them, and there a just a few things that need to be tailored so that they fit perfectly, we won't have to order them for you and you can just come back in a few weeks for a second and then a final fitting. How's that sound?" "That sounds good."
Mariah smiled, "Ok, who would you like to start with?" Mac looked over at Trish, "Trish why don't you go first." "Alright dear." Mariah showed Trish to a changing room, and the other women to the dresses in her size. They sifted through the many dresses pulling out a few here and there. Mac took three and brought them to Trish. Five minutes later, Trish had quite a few dresses to try on, and everyone sat in chairs waiting for her to come out.
Trish walked out in a burgundy sleeveless, v-neck dress. They all shook their heads and Trish laughed, "I didn't think so." Several dresses later, Trish walked out in a long sleeveless peach dress, with a scoop neck, it was velvet at the top stopping just under her breasts and then flowed into creamy silk. Mac stood up and walked to stand behind Trish who was gazing into a mirror. "That looks beautiful on you." Everyone nodded with Mac's statement. Trish smiled and Mac said, "Mariah we found the dress." Mariah smiled, "That looks wonderful on you. There is also an organza shawl that matches." She said walking over with the shawl. "We'll take it." Trish announced. Mariah quickly made some more notes for fitting.
Next was the bridesmaids' turn. For the next 30 minutes Trish and Mac watched as the women walked out in dress after dress. Little AJ sat in Mac's lap and watched. Finally they all walked out in an ankle length, strapless, periwinkle blue dress with a matching organza shawl. It was silk ending at the waist that flowed into an organza skirt; there were blue embroidered roses in the center of the chest. The dress looked amazing on all of them and they also found the same dress in Chloe's size. Mac smiled, "That's the one." Mariah quickly made her notes while the women changed back into their clothes.
Mac was then led to a changing a room with several wedding gowns. 45 minutes of trying gown after gown on. Trish was looking through another rack of gowns when she saw one that made her gasp. She pulled it down and walked over to the changing room and knocked quietly. "Sweetie, I found another dress." Mac opened the door and gasped when she saw the dress. Trish's eyes twinkled as she handed Mac the gown. Mac changed into the dress, and walked out of the changing room.
Everyone's face lit up, and they smiled as Mac walked toward them. The dress was made of white satin, and had a five-foot detachable Cathedral train. The dress was strapless with a square neckline. The bodice had embroidered and white lace roses that were completed with beads and sequins near the top, near the bottom of the dress were more embroidered and white lace roses completed with beads and sequins. The back of the dress, and down the train was sprinkled with beads, sequins, and rhinestones.
Trish stood up and walked over to Mac as Mac slowly turned to face the mirror. "You look beautiful," she whispered. Two tears swept down Mac's cheeks as she looked at herself in the mirror. Mac turned to face the rest of their group again and they all agreed with Trish's statement. Little AJ smiled brightly and said, "Aunty Mac pretty." Everyone laughed softly at the little boys statement. Trish nodded to Mariah and Mariah quickly made her notes.
Mac absolutely loved this dress. Everything about the dress was perfect. Although when she looked down at the price tag she had to blink to make sure she had read it correctly. Trish glanced down at it, "Don't you worry about the price dear." "But…" "No buts, sweetie. I told you that Frank and I are helping you both out with this wedding. And if this is the dress that you want, then this is the dress you will have for when you marry your sailor." Mac hugged Trish tightly.
After Mac had changed, Mariah put all the dresses together and hung them up. She showed them the shoes that most people choose for the dresses they chose. They finally decided on a pair of white satin, closed toe 3 ¼ inch shoes for the bride, and the same shoe except in ivory for the mother of the groom, and the same shoe for the bridesmaids except in silver. Mariah then showed Mac the three headpieces that matched her gown. Mac finally chose a silver tiara with rhinestones and pearls, with a white organza veil with a white satin ribbon edge.
Then came the fun part, the garters. Mariah set out several garters, and the women oohed and ahhed over them. They all finally decided on a white organza and silk garter, with a small bow on the front. They also decided on a 'Something Blue' throw garter. They made their next appointment and departed the store.
"So where to next?" Caroline said. "I say we get something to eat and then we head to the mall," Mac answered. They decided to go to a nearby restaurant and they all jumped into their cars and drove to the restaurant.
McNaab Aviation
Virginia
ZULU 0930
Harm and Frank arrived at McNaab Aviation where Bud, and Sturgis were waiting. They exchanged greetings and Harm went to open up the hanger where he kept his yellow bi-plane 'Sarah'. Five minutes later Bud, Frank, Sturgis, Sergei, and Wesley all joined him in the hanger. Harm was currently doing a pre-flight inspection. It took longer than normal because he hadn't taken her up in awhile. Finally Harm stood up, "Ok who wants the first ride? Bud?"
Several hours later, Harm brought the plane down for a smooth landing. In the hanger, Wes hopped out of the front cockpit, followed by Harm. "That was so cool!" He enthused. "What time did the girls say they would be back?" Sturgis asked. Harm shrugged his shoulders, "Probably not till tonight." Everyone nodded. Harm locked up the hanger and followed everyone to the parking lot.
Harm's Apartment
North of Union Station
ZULU 2005
Harm heard a key turn in the lock and looked up when Mac entered the apartment with several bags. He stood up as she shut the door. "Hey," she said smiling. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tightly. "Did you have fun?" Harm asked as they sat down on the couch. "Yes, we did. How about you?" His eyes twinkled as he talked about the day he had in the air. Mac snuggled closer to him, her hand entwined with his. "I'm glad you had fun," Mac said.
"So, did you guys find any dresses?" "Yes, we found a gorgeous dress for your mom, and the bridesmaid dresses are amazing." "What about you?" "Yes, we found one for me." "And," he prompted. "And what?" "Well, what does it look like." "I'm not going to tell you." "Maaaacccc," he whined. "No, I want you to be surprised on our wedding day. Meaning that you can't see it until our wedding day." Harm pouted but relented, "Alright." Mac smiled before her lips met his.
With only four weeks left to go, things were definitely looking good. Chloe was coming down in two weeks. The women had the first fitting on the following Wednesday. They were meeting with a baker, a DJ, and a caterer during the next few days. Everything was right on schedule…
That's all for this chapter folks!!! As always reviews are very much appreciated, to keep me motivated. Next chapter will be up soon!! Enjoy and let me know what you think in a review!!!