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: Lifeline, We the People, Heroes, Full Engagement, Code Blue, Impact, People v. Rabb, To Russia with Love, Black Jet, Jaggle Bells, Silent Service, Adversaries, Goodbyes

A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed!! Thanks again to my beta reader, I don't know what I would do without you!!!! J

Chapter 11: Engagement Party

     The previous week quickly got away from Harm and Mac. They met with Jennifer Hill several times during the week. The met with a baker and chose a wedding cake, they met with the caterers and chose the meal for the reception, and they met with a DJ to choose the songs. They chose their wedding invitations, which were made up and then sent out. They invited 200 people. They contacted a photographer and a florist. On Friday, Harm and Mac went to see a jeweler. They found the perfect set of wedding bands. Harm's was a plain antique gold band that matched Mac's engagement ring. Mac's was an antique gold band with seven small diamonds, which matched her engagement ring with the large diamond in the center, and the three stones on either side in descending sizes. Harm and Mac wrote down what they wanted engraved on the inside of the bands and Harm would be able to pick them up on Tuesday June 18.

     Mac had spoken with Chloe's grandmother on Wednesday of that week. Chloe would be arriving in D.C. on Friday the 7th of June, 2 weeks before the wedding. Harm and Mac had decided that they wanted to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Two weeks in paradise for the married couple. The Admiral cleared them for both weeks.

     The Admiral had informed Harm and Mac, that a friend of his owned an amazing hotel in Maryland known as the 'Annapolis Shores', only 5 miles from the Academy. The Admiral pulled a few favors and was able to rent an entire floor including a honeymoon suite for the bride and groom on their wedding night, for 2 nights. Mac and Harm drove out to the hotel on Thursday and they absolutely loved what they saw.

     The hotel was surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, and there was a lake with a gushing waterfall. The inside of the hotel was positively gorgeous. They talked to the Admiral's friend, who told them that an entire floor had been booked for the wedding party, and that another floor was booked for any guests who would be staying overnight. He also showed them the enormous banquet hall. After seeing the hall, Harm and Mac decided that they would like to have their reception there as well. The man was more than happy, and booked the banquet hall, he also told them that he would make sure that they had a minimal number of other guests staying at the hotel, and to leave room for any other guests from the wedding that would be staying as well.

Monday May 31

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

ZULU 1100

     Admiral Chegwidden walked through the bullpen talking to various people about cases. Harm and Mac were both in court, defending and prosecuting a murder case. The Admiral stopped at Harriet's desk, as Bud and Sturgis entered the bullpen.

     "Lieutenant," he addressed Harriet who was standing by her desk organizing files. "Yes, sir." "I have a few things to run by you." "Sir." "I got my invitation in the mail over the weekend, to attend the Colonel and the Commander's wedding and I hear you're the person to call and R.S.V.P. And I wanted to let you know that Julie and myself will be attending." Harriet smiled and took out her notebook, "Would you look one room or two at the hotel?" "Uhh..one, Lieutenant." Harriet jotted it down, "And what would you and Miss Church prefer for the main meal; lobster, or steak?" "Lobster for Julie, and steak for myself." "Alright, thank you sir."

     "Oh, and Lieutenant, they didn't have an engagement party did they?" "No, sir they didn't. And this year I would throw it, with the house, but we're still unpacking and there are boxes everywhere. I would gladly help with the details and the planning, but we do need a place, sir." "Well, Lieutenant let me know if I can be of help." "Well, sir you can help?" "Anything you need just let me know." Harriet smiled brightly, "Thank you sir. I'll get right on the planning and let you everyone know." The Admiral watched as she walked over to the copy machine with a confused look on his face. Bud and Sturgis stood nearby discussing a case; they had seen the whole thing. The Admiral looked over at Bud, "I was conned again wasn't I Lieutenant?" Bud nodded, "Uh, yes sir." The Admiral shook his head and walked back toward his office, yelling for Tiner.

     Sturgis looked over at Bud quizzically and Bud just laughed. Harm and Mac walked into the bullpen a minute later, discussing the case. Mac walked into the break room while Harm headed for his office. "Harriet, just the person I was looking for." "Morning, ma'am. How's the case going?" "Not bad." "Well anyway ma'am, I got several affirmative R.S.V.P.'s today. Several from the Commander's flying buddies." Mac smiled, "That's good. Thanks again Harriet for helping us out with this." "No problem ma'am." "Chloe comes in this week doesn't she?" "Yes, Friday at 1317 hours," Mac answered pouring herself a cup of coffee and taking a sip. She made a face. "Too strong ma'am?" "No, not strong enough. Yuck!" Harriet laughed.

     Harm came out of his office heading for the break room. "Commander Rabb." Harm turned and Gunny walked up to him, "I know I saw the Colonel come back from court, sir, but I can't find her. She has a call on line 2. It's Mariah from Mariah's Bridal Apparel."  "She's in the break room I'll get her. Thanks Gunny."

     Harm entered the break room, "Mac, you've got a call on line 2. Mariah from Mariah's Bridal Apparel." "Oh," Mac handed her coffee cup to Harm and quickly walked to her office. Harm shrugged and took a sip of her coffee. "Just the way I like it." Harriet laughed as she picked up her coffee and walked out of the break room.

     Harriet was creating ideas for Mac and Harm's engagement party. She quickly made her way to the Admiral's office. She opened the door upon hearing enter and stood at attention. "At ease, Lieutenant. Have a seat." Harriet sat down, "Sir, I just had an idea for the Colonel and Commander Rabb's engagement party." "Ahh, yes. Tiner is contacting a caterer, a florist, and a baker. I was thinking that Saturday might be a good day." "Sounds good. Sir, you know, as does everyone else that it took them seven years to get to this point. And I thought that at the party that everyone could stand and tell a story, or what they've witnessed concerning their relationship." "That's a great idea, Lieutenant. What would you think if we did a video?" Harriet's eyes grew wide, "And someone goes around filming, while they tell the story." "Exactly. I'm sure Tiner, Gunny, and Bud would be happy to help." Harriet grinned, "We're going to have to do this carefully but quickly. The Commander and the Colonel can't find out."

     The Admiral buzzed out to Tiner, "Tiner, get me Gunny, and Lieutenant Roberts please." "Aye sir." Two minutes later, Tiner opened the door for them, "Tiner stay." Harriet and the Admiral quickly told them their idea, and how they planned on doing this. Bud spoke up, "You know Webb might be able to help with a few people." "Tiner." "On it sir." "You should get on this as soon as possible."

     Over the next several days, Gunny, Tiner, and Bud, went around filming people. Webb was more than happy to help and offered to keep the original tape for safekeeping.

Friday June 7

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

ZULU 1000

     Mac knocked on the Admiral's door, since Tiner wasn't at his desk. "Enter." Mac opened the door and came to attention, "At ease, Colonel. What can I do for you?" "Chloe is coming in today at 1317. I was hoping that I might be able to get 2 hours off to pick her up and then she would like to come back here to JAG if that's alright, sir." "Sounds fine to me, Colonel. I'm glad she made it in time for your engagement party, since I know that Wesley will be there." "Yes sir. Thank you sir." The Admiral nodded, "Dismissed." Mac snapped too and turned on her heel walking out the door.

ZULU 1230

     Mac had just confirmed Chloe's flight and was gathering her things to leave. She poked her head into Harm's office, "Hey." Harm looked up from his computer, "Hey. You leaving?" "Yea, I'm going to pick her up, get us both some food, and then bring her back here." Harm stood up and walked to stand in front of her, "I wish I could go with you." "Mmm, I know, but you have to be in court," she said straightening one of the bars on his uniform. "Drive safe." "I will. Good luck." Harm flashed his flyboy grin, "Thanks. I love you." "I love you too." Harm bent his head and caught her lips in a quick kiss, thankful that both the door and the blinds were closed. Mac pulled back and smiled at him before leaving.

Dulles International Airport

ZULU 1315

     "Flight #325 is now pulling in at gate A9," came over the loudspeaker. Mac stood waiting outside the gate for the passengers to come off. Chloe was one of the last off the plane. Chloe scanned the room looking for Mac and finally spotted her. Mac walked up to the flight attendant at the desk and showed her, her military ID. Chloe flung her arms around Mac, hugging her tight, "I missed you." Mac wrapped her arms around the girl and kissed the top of her head, "I missed you too sweetie." Chloe pulled back, "Where's Harm?" Mac wrapped her arm around her shoulders and they began walking towards the baggage claim, "He's in court, but he wanted to come."

     While they were waiting for the luggage Chloe bombarded Mac with questions. She picked up Mac's hand and admired the ring. "And he proposed where you two met." Mac smiled, "Yes, he did." Mac slid the ring off her finger and showed Chloe the engravings, "Oohhh, that is so sweet," Chloe enthused as Mac slid the ring back on. Chloe saw her bags come through the belt a few minutes later. They picked them up and walked out into the parking lot toward Harm's SUV. They loaded the bags and climbed into the car.

     "Ok, Chlo, there's been a slight change in plans." Chloe looked over at her quizzically. "Well, Harm's parents are here and they've been staying at my apartment, and I've been staying with Harm. Now Harm's apartment only has one bedroom while mine has two. So, we were wondering if you wouldn't mind staying with Trish and Frank at my apartment. We talked to them about it and they're absolutely fine with it. In fact I do remember them saying that they would love to have you." Chloe smiled, "Sounds good to me." Mac smiled over at her.

     After stopping to get take-out from Beltway Burgers, Mac drove them back to JAG Headquarters. Chloe grabbed her purse and a book and followed Mac inside. After getting Chloe a visitor's badge, they walked into the JAG bullpen. Harriet looked up and smiled as Chloe made her way over to her. Chloe hugged her tightly and Harriet hugged her back, "It's so good to see you. How's AJ?" "It's good to see you too sweetie. AJ is just fine, and can't wait to see you." Mac stood behind Chloe as Bud and Sturgis made there way over.

     Bud gave Chloe a quick hug. "Chloe Madison, I'd like you to meet Commander Sturgis Turner." Sturgis held out his hand, "I've heard a lot about you Chloe." "You too." Mac smiled and then steered Chloe to her office. Chloe said hi to the Gunny, Tiner, and several other people that she knew. Mac looked through the messages on her desk, while Chloe took a seat in front of Mac's desk.

     Mac looked up at her, "Sweetie, I need to go speak with the Admiral about a case. Will you be okay here?" Chloe looked at her, "I'll be fine. Go. Go. I'll just play a game on your computer." "Ok. Tonight, Trish, Frank, Sergei, Allison Sergei's girlfriend, and Wesley, are coming over to Harm's apartment for dinner." Chloe grinned, "Awesome." Mac picked up her files and walked toward the Admiral's office.

     Chloe sat behind Mac's desk. Harriet poked her head in, "Hey Chlo." "Hey, uhh Mac went to see the Admiral." "Oh I know sweetie, I was looking for you." Chloe looked at her quizzically. Harriet grinned and quietly told her about the video. "Oohhh, have I got a story for you." Harriet grinned, "I thought you might. Come on, you'll be back before Mac gets out of the Admiral's office.

     Sure enough, Chloe was back in 15 minutes. Chloe saw a flash of white enter the bullpen. She looked up and a smile spread across her face. Harm crossed the bullpen and entered his office. Chloe got up and knocked on his door. "Enter," Harm called. Chloe opened the door and stepped into his office. Harm looked up and flashed his flyboy grin. Chloe grinned as Harm crossed the room and hugged her, gently lifting her off her feet. "I missed you, Harm." "Me too kiddo."

     Mac stopped near Harm's office, as she watched the scene between the two of them. She couldn't help the smile or the thoughts that entered her mind of him with their children.

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

ZULU 1530

     Harm, Mac, and Chloe arrived at Harm's apartment. While Chloe sat in the living room, Harm and Mac changed out of their uniforms. Mac pulled on a pair of tight flare denim jeans and a red sleeveless shirt with a low, skinny v-neck. Mac threaded a pair of earrings through her ears and turned to see Harm pull a black t-shirt over his head covering his strong, muscular chest. Mac smiled and quickly turned. She picked up a necklace and adjusted the clasp. Harm grinned; he had seen her looking at him. When Mac finished she turned to find Harm staring at her, with his arms crossed over his chest. "What?" He didn't say anything. She walked up to him and placed her hands on his chest and slid them up over his shoulders and around his neck. He unfolded his arms and wrapped them around her, holding her tightly.

     A minute later they broke the embrace and walked into the kitchen. Chloe joined them and sat on one of the barstools. Harm pulled a large pot from a cabinet, filled it with water, and set it on the stove to boil. Mac opened another cabinet and handed Harm two bottles of spaghetti sauce and two packages of meatballs from the fridge. "Can I help?" Chloe asked as Harm poured the sauce and meatballs into another pot and set it on the stove. Mac who had her head in the fridge said, "Yea, you can help me with the salad." Chloe got started on the salad while Mac went to turn on the stereo. A few minutes later Mac was finishing up the salad and Chloe set the table.

     About fifteen minutes later, Trish and Frank arrived. Trish gave Mac a warm hug and then moved aside to her son. Frank gave Mac a hug as Trish kissed Harm's cheek. Chloe stood in the kitchen a little shy. Mac turned her head, "Chloe." She gave Chloe a reassuring smile as Chloe walked up to Mac and stopped at her side. Mac placed both her hands on Chloe's shoulders. "Trish, Frank, I'd like you to meet my little sister Chloe Madison. Chloe this Harm's mom, Trish, and his step-father Frank." Trish smiled at the young girl, as Chloe held her hand out. Chloe was surprised when Trish pulled her into a warm hug. Frank did the same. Mac smiled up at Harm who wrapped his arm around her and pulled her against his side.

     Trish, Frank, and Chloe went into the living room while Harm and Mac went to check on dinner. Five minutes later a knock sounded again. "Mom, can you get it?" Harm called into the living room. "Sure sweetie." Trish got up and went to answer the door. Sergei, Allison, and Wesley walked into the apartment. Harm and Mac joined them in the living room. "Chloe Madison, I'd like you to meet my brother Sergei, his girlfriend Allison, and Allison's brother Wesley. Sergei, Allison, Wes, this is Mac's little sister Chloe." "We've heard a lot about you Chloe," Sergei said smiling as he and then Allison shook her hand.

     Wesley was in awe. Chloe looked amazing in the tight flare denim jeans and the black loose neck short sleeve with slits on the sleeves top. Her hair was a little passed her shoulders and was angled in the front. Chloe's eyes roamed over his figure, he was dressed in a black long sleeve shirt, and khaki pants. He was taller than she was; he had dark brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes. Chloe held her hand out to him and shook his hand. A slight jolt of electricity flowed through the both of them.

     The adults stood by and watched the two teenagers together. "Dinner is just about ready." Harm announced as he, Mac, and Trish headed into the kitchen. They set the dishes on the table and everyone took their seats. Conversations started up around the table as everyone dug into the meal. Mac leaned over to Harm, "They seem to get along quite nicely," Mac said softly, indicating Chloe and Wes. "Yea they do."

     "So I heard your captain of the football team," Chloe said to Wes. "Yea, I am. Do you like sports?" "I like most sports. I'm on a gymnastics team and I'm trying out for cheerleading in the fall." "So, how long have you known Mac and Harm?" "Well, I was in the 'Big Sister, Little Sister program. I liked to act out when I was younger, and they stuck me with Mac, because they knew she wouldn't put up with it. We became real good friends, and she found my real father for me. He's in the Navy like Harm, and is deployed right now. I live with my grandparents in Maine, but come down to see Mac a lot. Now, Harm has been Mac's partner for the past 7 years and I met him and I knew instantly that he and Mac belonged together." Wes grinned, "I could tell that by just meeting them a few weeks ago." Chloe laughed she was really starting to like Wes.

     They continued talking about this and that. Chloe was steadily falling for Wes and Wes in return was falling for Chloe. Neither knew it, but the surrounding adults sensed it. "I'm glad I got here in time for their engagement party," Chloe exclaimed. Wes raised an eyebrow. "Well, there will be a surprise tomorrow night and I'm glad that I made it here in time." "Me too. I didn't want to be the only teenager there."

     When everyone was finished, Trish and Mac began clearing the table. Harm and Frank helped put the food away, and then Mac and Trish shooed them out into the living room. "On Wednesday, Chloe has her first fitting, and the rest of us have our final fitting." Trish nodded, "Everything is coming together." Mac smiled, "Yea it is." When the dishes were finished, Trish and Mac joined everyone in the living room. Trish took a seat next to Frank. Mac walked over to Harm who wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her into his lap.

ZULU 2100

     By 9:00 everyone was ready to head home. Harm and Mac walked them down to the parking lot. Harm loaded Chloe's suitcases into Mac's corvette. Sergei, Allison, and Wes, would give Chloe a ride to Mac's apartment since, Mac's corvette only fit two people. Chloe hugged Mac, "I'll see you tomorrow right?" "Yup. I love you Chlo." Chloe smiled and hugged Harm before climbing into the car with Sergei, Allison, and Wes.

     The car's pulled out of the parking lot and sped off down the road. Harm wrapped his arm around Mac and together they walked back into the building.

Sergei's Car

     Wes and Chloe sat in the backseat as Sergei drove toward Georgetown following the red corvette. "So, what was this surprise you were talking about earlier?" Wes asked Chloe. Chloe smiled, "Well, as long as you can keep this between us…" Wes nodded and Chloe continued her eyes sparkling.

Later that night

ZULU 2300

     Mac quickly changed into a pair of light gray pajama pants and a navy tank top. Harm was in bed propped up against the wall when Mac came out of the bathroom. She crawled in beside him and curled up next to him, her head on his bare chest. He wrapped his arm around her and kissed the top of her head. "Sarah…" Harm started but stopped. "Mmmm." When he didn't answer right away she lifted her head and looked him in the eye, "Harm, what is it?" "Sarah, do you want kids?" Mac searched his eyes, "Yes, I do. You know that. Do you?" "You know I do. I meant when?" Mac moved slightly so that she was lying on the mattress with her head propped in her hand so she could look at him better. "I think that if and when God blesses us with a child that we should jump on it," she told him softly. "Me too. I love you." "I love you too." She raised herself up and kissed him lightly on the lips, before settling against him again.

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

ZULU 1800

     The day had quickly gotten away from Harm and Mac. In the morning they had gone for a run, and then met Trish, Frank, and Chloe for breakfast. Now, Mac had taken refuge in the bathroom, as soon as Harm was finished.

     Mac dried her hair and was very happy with the way it looked when she was finished. She pulled on her nylons and then slid into the red dress that she had found at the mall a few weeks ago. She adjusted the straps and gazed into the mirror. She applied her make-up and slid her feet into the red strappy sandals, with a 3-inch heel. She threaded a pair of diamond dangle earrings through her ears and clasped a silver snake chain necklace with a silver heart in the center with small diamonds around the edge. Both the earrings and the necklace had been a gift from Harm. Mac looked into the mirror at the finished product and smiled.

     Meanwhile, Harm was getting himself ready in the bedroom. After pulling on a pair of gray slacks and a white button down dress shirt and gray blazer, he selected a navy tie. When he finished dressing, he splashed on some of the cologne that he knew Mac liked, and fixed his hair. He looked at his watch and was about to call for Mac when she walked around the corner coming into the bedroom.

     Harm's jaw dropped so low it hit the floor. He couldn't get over how positively gorgeous she looked. His eyes roamed her figure. Mac wore a floor length red dress, with a square halter neckline, the straps tied behind her neck, and there were 2 side slits. The dress clung to her figure, accenting all of her curves to make her look enticing.

     Mac smiled as Harm's eyes roamed over her. Her eyes were doing some roaming of their own too. He looked gorgeous in the suit. Mac slowly walked up to Harm who's jaw still sat on the floor. Mac grinned and gently pulled his chin up, "You were drooling." Harm shook his head slightly as if to clear it and gazed into her eyes. "You look absolutely amazing," he said softly. He dipped his head and brushed his lips against hers. "Thank you. And you look very handsome." She smiled one of her golden smiles and gently traced his jaw with her fingertip. Harm brought his lips down hers and kissed her deeply. Pulling back he cupped her cheek in his hand, "You are so beautiful." Mac smiled and placed a gentle kiss on his lips. "Come on sailor, we don't want to be late."

    Mac wrapped her red shawl around her shoulders, and Harm placed a hand on the small of her back and guided her down to the parking lot and to his corvette. He opened the door for her and she climbed in. Shutting her door he quickly went around to the driver's side climbed in and started the car up.

Admiral Chegwidden's House

McLean, Virginia

ZULU 1900

     Harriet and Bud were the second to arrive at the Admiral's home. Tiner and his date Christine were the first to arrive and Julie had been there earlier to help set up. The Admiral opened the door, "Harriet, Bud. Come on in. Harriet you look beautiful." "Thank you sir." Harriet did indeed look beautiful in the bright pink satin long sleeveless, scoop neck, dress, and bright pink glitter knit ¾ sleeve sweater. The Admiral took her wrap and disappeared for a moment before returning. "How's the plan?" Harriet asked. "TV is set up and will be wheeled in here when it is time. Clay has the original tape, and I have a copy in the VCR ready to go." Harriet grinned as the doorbell rang.

     Sturgis and Bobbi made their way into the room exchanging greetings. "Bobbi you look great." "Thank you," Bobbi said smoothing out a wrinkle in the sleeveless champagne color glitter knit dress with a side slit up to her thigh. Bobbi was talking to Julie who looked radiant in a lilac halter dress.

     Loren Singer, and the Gunny and his date Kim arrived a few minutes later. Harm and Mac were the next to arrive as the Admiral opened the door. "Harm, Mac. Mac you look stunning." "Thank you sir." Harm shook the Admiral's hand and the Admiral took Mac's shawl from her. Harm wrapped his arm around Mac's slim waist as they made their way over to Sturgis and Bobbi.

     Sergei, Wes, and Allison were among the next who arrived. Harm and Mac greeted them. A few minutes later Trish, Frank, and Chloe arrived. "Mom you look beautiful," Harm said before kissing her cheek. "Well thank you dear." She smiled she did look great in the light jade glitter knit sleeveless top and light jade long organza skirt. Chloe gave Mac a quick hug, "Mac you look amazing in that dress." Mac smiled, "Thank you. You look pretty amazing yourself."

     Wes who had to pick his jaw up from the floor approached Chloe. "You look great," he said smiling at her. "Thanks so do you," Chloe responded a slight blush creeping over her cheeks. She loved the dress she was wearing. A strapless shaded purple lace top and light purple organza skirt. Harm had snuck away for a moment before returning to Mac's side with a flute full of sparkling cider for himself and her.

     Sturgis and Bobbi were dancing along with many other people. Caroline and Clay were some of the last to arrive, but this was for a reason. Mac who had been talking to Sergei and Harm was talking to his mom and Frank with his back facing the door didn't see the other man that walked into the room. But, Mac did. Mac smiled and excused herself from talking to Sergei. Mac moved to the door where she greeted Clay and Caroline.

     Then she turned her attention to Jack Keeter. He smiled broadly, "Mac." "Keeter," she grinned and hugged him tightly. "Congratulations," he whispered. "Thank you. I'm glad you could make it and I know Harm will be too."

     Trish saw Keeter come in and softly told Harm who turned and saw him as he hugged Mac. Harm smiled and walked over to them. "Keeter you're not trying to steal my fiancée are you?" Keeter laughed, "Nah, tried once but she turned me down. Besides, she fell for you before I came into the picture." Harm grinned and hugged one of his best friends. "Congratulations buddy. You're a lucky man." "Thank you, and I know I am." Mac smiled. Harm greeted Caroline and then turned to Clay, "Thank you." Webb nodded his head silently thinking, 'you may thank me now. But in a little while you're going to wish me ill.' Clay moved over to the Admiral.

     "AJ slight change in plans, a few things were added to the tape, I have the new original in safekeeping this is a copy of the new tape." Webb glanced around to make sure Harm or Mac weren't looking and handed the Admiral the tape.

     The next hour passed quickly with dancing and talking. The Admiral walked over to Mac, "Colonel, may I have this dance." "Yes sir." While they were dancing Mac and the Admiral were talking. "Thank you sir. This means a lot to Harm and I." "Mac you are like a daughter to me and Harm is like a son, and I'm glad that you two are so happy." "Thank you sir." They continued to dance and toward the end of the song Mac decided to spring her question. "Admiral, umm can I ask you something?" "Go ahead." "Umm, Admiral you have been more of a father to me than my own father and I thank you for that. I was wondering if that at my wedding, if you would be willing to give me away sir," Mac waited with baited breath. She knew that she had asked him this when she was going to marry Mic, but this was different. She was marrying the love of her life, her sole mate. "I would be honored Sarah. Truly honored." "Thank you sir."

     Harm was catching up with Keeter in a corner. "You're going to be here for the wedding rite?" "I wouldn't miss it for the world. I'll be here for the next four weeks, I'm on leave thanks to Webb." "Well, since you're here, would you like to be one of my groomsmen?" "I'd be happy to," Keeter said seriously.

     Harm was dancing with his mom, when Mac slipped out onto the porch. When the song ended, Harm looked around the room, but couldn't find Mac. After looking around one more time he moved to the door and quietly slipped out.

     Mac stood leaning against the railing, the moonlight silhouetting her features. Harm gazed at her for a moment, "Hey, you snuck out on me." Mac smiled she knew he was there before he even spoke. Harm walked up next to her leaning against the railing, he looked over at her, "Are you okay?" Mac turned to look at him, "Yea, I'm fine. I just needed some fresh air."

     They were silent for a minute, just enjoying the light breeze and the starry night. Without a word Harm turned to stand behind Mac and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her back against his chest. Mac leaned back her head under his chin. "Do you remember the last time we were out here?" Harm asked her quietly. "Yea." Mac turned in his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist, laying her head on his chest. Harm tightened his arms around her, "We certainly spent a lot of time out here didn't we." "We sure did. We talked a lot that night."

     They lapsed into a comfortable silence and Harm spoke softly, "You remember how I said, I never pictured myself celebrating your engagement?" "Yea." "That's because I'd always pictured us celebrating our engagement." "Oh Harm." Mac raised her head and looked into his eyes in a silent apology, "We're here now, and we are celebrating our engagement." Harm smiled, "Yes we are, and I couldn't be happier."

     Mac lay her head back down on Harm's chest, "Just think Harm, in two weeks we'll be married." "I know. And two weeks from today we will be in Hawaii on our honeymoon." Mac grinned against his chest, "You better believe it sailor." After a few minutes of enjoying the quiet and just the other's presence. Standing in the same place that they stood a year ago, Tiner opened the door. "Sir, ma'am the Admiral is asking for you." "Thank you Tiner. We'll be right in," Harm responded.

     Harm cupped her cheek with his hand, "I will always love you Sarah." "I'll always love you too Harm." She reached up intending to give him a quick peck on the lips but Harm had other ideas. Mac got pulled into the kiss and she slid her hands up his shoulders until they met behind his head. One hand on Mac's waist to keep her steady and the other on her neck, the two remained in their passionate lip-lock. Finally, air forced them to break and Harm rested his forehead against hers. Their breathing returning to normal, Harm pressed his lips to her forehead before looking into her eyes. He slipped his arm around Mac's waist they walked back into the house.

     Walking in they noticed all the chairs that were now in the room. They exchanged a look as Caroline and Keeter made there way over to them. "What's going on?" Caroline and Keeter just shrugged, but their eyes gave them away. The Admiral stood at the front of the room. "Can I have everyone's attention?" Everyone quieted and turned toward the Admiral. "If I could have the bride and groom-to-be step forward please." Harm and Mac walked forward to stand in front of the Admiral. "Everyone please find a chair and then Harriet will take over from there." Everyone took seats, Harm and Mac in the front.

     Harriet stood up with a mischievous grin on her face. Mac met her eyes asking the silent question of 'what is going on?' Harriet just smiled and then started to speak. "For the last seven years myself and the rest of JAG have watched these two. And although oblivious to them, everyone knew there was something between them and that they were in love with each other. "Now I came up with the idea that the people who were lucky enough to have witnessed their finer and worse moments." Laughter floated around the room. "When I brought this idea to the Admiral, he liked the idea, but decided that it might be easier to put it on tape." Harriet said indicating the TV that the Admiral and Tiner wheeled into the room. Harm and Mac's eyes grew wide, both were resisting the urge to bolt.

     "Before we begin, there are several people that need to be mentioned. First, many thanks to Victor Galindez, Jason Tiner, and Bud Roberts. They did all of the filming and editing themselves. A big thank you to Clayton Webb, who is also holding the original tape, just in case the bride and groom-to-be get any ideas." Everyone laughed again.

     Harm bent his head and muttered to Mac, "Webb's involved in this?" "Yes, and all I can say is he better know how to run," Mac muttered back.

     "And lastly, many thanks for all of you lucky people who witnessed their 'moments' and shared them with us. So sit back, enjoy the show, and let's try not to be too hard on them. I mean they did eventually get to this point even if it took them seven years." With that said, she turned the TV on and motioned to Tiner who dimmed the lights.

     "I insisted on opening the talk about Harm and Mac," Clayton Webb began. He was filmed standing next to the Declaration of Independence. "I think personally, I was the one who brought them together. The Declaration of Independence was being transported to a company in California for restoration, when a militia group, made up of retired military members, stole it. "It was asked that the Navy's Judge advocate General Corps, participate in this investigation, since the crime was committed on a military base and was committed by retired military members."

     "At that time the top gun at JAG headquarters was a former pilot who only became a lawyer when he was taken out of the air due to night blindness. But, I wanted someone else in the investigation. Unknown to almost everyone, the militia group leader, Colonel Mathew O'Hara had a niece, a Marine, a lawyer. I made arrangements for her to be transferred to D.C. and to the JAG corp and to take part in the investigation, pulling her off a triple murder investigation. This set the meeting for the cocky Navy commander and the practical Marine Major."

     The next few scenes were of Harm's first Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony at the White House with the Admiral providing the commentary. "Harm, in his first major case at JAG, landed a damaged F-14 at night, saving the life of the CAG on the USS Seahawk. Those actions earned him the first of two Distinguished Flying Crosses. This ceremony took place at the White House and the President awarded him the cross. I had made arrangements for my new officer to meet us at the White House Rose Garden after the ceremony."

     The scene switched to the Rose Garden while the Admiral continued his commentary, "From the moment they met, I knew that there was an electricity between the two of them, just from the way they looked at each other made me say quote 'Don't get too familiar. You've got to work together' unquote. "Little did I know that, that was just the first of many times where they wouldn't listen to me." Most everyone laughed out loud.

     "Like most couples they have had their share of fights," Bud continued the commentary filmed in one of the JAG courtrooms. "Their first fight involved the first case, which they were on opposing sides. The whole thing started when the then Major MacKenzie…" "Bud, this video is personal. It's ok to call them Harm and Mac," the Admiral could be heard telling him off screen.

     Everyone laughed at that, especially Harm and Mac, "How many times have we told them that?" Mac whispered to Harm.

     On the screen, Bud continued, "Okay, anyway Mac accused Harm of sandbagging her in court.
Truthfully he did, but he expected, whatever happened in court to stay in the courtroom, and she took it very personally. She took it so personally that she called him on it, on the front steps of JAG, in the middle of the day, where anyone could have overheard their conversation. I made a comment to Harm that it was like watching your parents fight. Throughout the trial they kept at each other, but when it was all over they were the best of friends again. No one know's how it all worked out, but considering who they are, there is definitely a story there."

     Bud continued the narration, except this time he was at McNaab Aviation, where 'Sarah' was kept. Bud stood in the hanger leaning against the yellow bi-plane. "If you have never had the pleasure of going up in her, this is the Comman – sorry, Harm's bi-plane 'Sarah'." He added, "I know what you're thinking and it's just a coincidence. She is actually named after his grandmother."

     Trish leaned over to Harm, "You know, no one will believe that one anymore."

     Bud continued on screen, "A faulty fuel line in this plane, almost led Harm and Mac being declared UA. Once they returned, of course, the whole story of their adventure in the mountains came out. Of course there had been plenty of speculation as to the reason of their personal day, but in the clinch we were wrong."

     "Unfortunately, what really happened, wasn't pleasant. The fuel line split, forcing Harm to make an emergency landing in the middle of nowhere. While searching for help in the woods, Harm and Mac came across some poachers who had just killed a game warden. By the time Harm was able to fix the plane the following day, Mac had a fever from an infected buckshot wound in her thigh and she ended up spending the next several days in the hospital. And I'll give you three guesses as to who spent most of that time by her bedside."

     The Admiral was back on screen standing in front of Mercy Hospital in Washington. "In the six years I've known Harm, and the 5 that I've known Mac, I've received numerous calls about one or the other…usually both of them – being in some kind of trouble or other. This particular call was from Mac informing me that Harm had been hit by a car and was in the emergency room at this very hospital. And, it didn't surprise me at all to learn that the reason he had been hit was that he had pushed a certain Marine out of the way." AJ took a deep breath, "Now of course, there is a lot more to this story including terrorists taking over the hospital, Harm delivering a baby, and Harm and Mac almost single-handedly resolving the situation."

     Harriet and Bud took up the narration talking about the day Mac had walked out of JAG supposedly for the last time. When they had concluded the Admiral was back on the screen explaining Harm's arrest and brig break a few weeks following Mac's departure. "I called up Mac's apartment, insisting that if she knew where Harm was to contact me. Of course I didn't hear a word from her, but I'll give you one guess as to where he was."

     Trish then appeared on the screen, and Harm slumped in his seat, groaning, "Mom you too." Trish didn't acknowledge his sentence, "Don't slouch dear." The on screen Trish was currently telling everyone about her 'she's quite the girl isn't she' comment, and Harm's reaction of 'Mom, don't start.'

     Keeter was on the screen now talking about the adventure in Iran and the more than friendly hugs he witnessed. Harm's head snapped in Keeter's direction, and he glared at him. Keeter kept his gaze on the screen and tried desperately to keep a straight face. "Keeter…" Harm said through gritted teeth. Keeter turned to Harm still trying to keep a straight face. "Webb asked if I knew any good stories and I thought the least I could do was share." Mac and Harm both glared at him and he gulped and turned his attention back to the screen.

     Mac turned her attention back to the screen and let out a loud gasp, and covering her face with her hands. Chloe appeared on screen talking about the first time she met Harm and her comment that Mac talked about Harm all the time. Although it was hard to tell what was real and what was really her fantasies. Mac buried her face in Harm's shoulder and Harm kissed her temple. Chloe grinned in her chair behind Mac.

     Sturgis leaned around Harm's chair, "All the signs, buddy. They were in front of you the whole time." Harriet leaned over next to Sturgis, "Just wait, it'll get better." Mac looked at her quizzically and Harriet just smiled. Caroline appeared on screen and was talking about Bud's wetting down party and the conversation between Jordan, Mac, and herself. The conversation of 'what Harm was like' and Mac denied ever being with him at the time. Mac turned and glared at Caroline, Caroline shrugged, "What?"

     It suddenly hit Mac when she noticed Harriet. Harriet smiled on screen and motioned to someone off camera and little AJ toddled over to her and she scooped him up, "You didn't… did you?" Harriet nodded her head. "I can't believe you did that!" Harm oblivious to what the women were talking about, turned to Mac, "What's going on?" "I don't believe this!" Mac exclaimed. Trish leaned back toward Harriet, "That good?" "Better." Harriet responded.

     Harm again asked, "What? What's going on?" "It's about AJ," Mac moaned softly. "The Admiral, I don't remember anything…" "Wrong one," Mac responded. "How did she find out?" "Well… I told her."

     Harriet spoke "It started the day that my son, came into this world. I had gone into labor at the office and Harm called an ambulance, but Caroline also had, had a client who went into labor at JAG and the ambulance took her away instead of me. Bud ended up getting stuck in an elevator, almost missing the birth; the Admiral was pressed into the role of midwife; and I gave birth to her son on the floor of the Admiral's office. Harm, Mac when you two decide to have children make sure you go to Lamaze classes and work on breathing techniques." Everyone laughed, even Mac and Harm at the last comment they could just imagine the scene on the floor of the Admiral's office that day.

     "Now eventually, after the birth mind you, another ambulance came taking myself, Bud, and AJ to the hospital. When it was all over Harm and Mac stood on the steps of JAG watching the ambulance leave."

     "Mac had been feeling a little blue because Chloe, Mac's little sister from the big sister, little sister program who had been visiting, had just left with her father. Both were probably feeling a little overjoyed after what they had just witnessed, so that probably played a part in the next part. Harm and Mac made a deal. They agreed that if neither of them were in a relationship in five years they would go quote 'halves on a kid' unquote. Harm had said that quote 'with your looks and my brains he'll be perfect' unquote. Mac only agreed if he thought it was okay if quote 'she had your looks and my brains' unquote. Now if I am correct in my math they have approximately one year to fill the deal." Everyone was laughing hard, and Harm and Mac had slumped lower in their seats.

     Mac glared over Harm's shoulder at Harriet who just smiled back. Harriet and Bud had picked up the narration for when Harm was leaving JAG to go back to flying. After eye surgery, he got his night vision back and was able to fly again. "He accomplished his dream and then returned to JAG, knowing just as Mac had some years ago that JAG is where he belonged," Bud said.

     The video went blank and Tiner turned up the lights, as Harriet stood to turn off the VCR and TV. Trish turned to Frank, "What happened to the son we raised? He won't admit that he's in love with her but he'll agree to have a baby with her. Where did we go wrong?" Harm groaned as everyone who had heard the comments laughed. The TV was wheeled out of the room and the Admiral stood at the front of the room again.

     The chairs were moved out of the room and the Admiral spoke, "I want to thank you all for coming to celebrate the engagement to two of the finest, but somewhat stubborn people I've ever met. Sarah MacKenzie and Harmon Rabb. It was a long way coming but they finally made it. I thought we would never see this day and yet here we are. Everyone clapped. Harm wrapped his arms around Mac's waist from behind; both were smiling although still embarrassed from the tape.

     The cake was then wheeled into the room. A big rectangle cake, covered in white frosting, in the center was a large American flag, on one side of the flag was the navy anchor and shield, the other side was the marine globe, a red heart connected the anchor and shield and marine globe, blue letters etched above the pictures 'Congratulations' and blue letters etched underneath the pictures, 'Harm and Mac'. Everyone clapped again. "Thank you sir," Harm and Mac spoke simultaneously.

     Some time later the party members started to dwindle. It was getting late and everyone was heading home. Harm and Mac were leaving after saying good-bye to most of the guests, "Thank you again sir." "Your welcome. Good night you two." With that Harm and Mac turned into the night toward Harm's car.

     Only two weeks to go, and these last two weeks would be a whorl wind of the last minute details, hopefully with no missing dress whites…

      Next chapter will be up soon and will include 'Bachelor and Bachlorette parties and the last minute preparations of the week before the wedding!! Hope you enjoyed the chapter and please, please review and tell me what you think!!!