Home for the Holidays
Disclaimer: I don't own them
A/N: Sorry it's taken so long to update. I've been working on plots for a few other stories with a friend. Only a few chapters left on this one.
Pool House December 13, 2002
0730 PST
Moving as slowly as possible Harm pulled himself out of bed trying not to disturb his sleeping Marine. He smiled to himself thinking how she looks like an innocent child when she's asleep.
Walking out of the bedroom Harm grabbed the phone and went outside to a lounge chair to sit by the pool in the early morning sun. After getting comfortable in the chair he dialed the number for JAG.
"Good morning, JAG headquarters. How may I help you?" Harriet asked.
"Harriet its Harm. I hear I owe you a very large thank you." Harm said.
"Why is that Sir?" She asked.
"For kicking a certain Marine in the butt and making her act strange enough towards me to get me thinking I needed to share some information with her." He said with a breath. "Or something like that."
"Sir are you feeling alright?" Harriet asked.
"Yeah, Harriet I'm just going to ask the second most important question of my life when I speak to the Admiral." Harm told her.
"Sir should I be getting excited and overjoyed right now?" Harriet asked with a smile in her voice.
"Well, I'm hoping that you and the Colonel will get to do some shopping very soon." He told her.
"Sir I'm going to transfer you to the Admiral now if that's alright. I don't want to keep you from anything important." She said.
Admiral Chegwidden's Office 1140
"Sir I have a call for you from Commander Rabb." Harriet said with a giggle.
This should be good if he's got her giggling the Admiral thought to himself.
"What line Lt.?" He asked.
"Line two Sir." She replied.
"Commander what can I do for you?" The Admiral asked.
"Well Sir I have an important question to ask you." Harm said.
"Go ahead." The Admiral replied.
"Sir you think of the Colonel like a daughter right?" Harm asked.
"Yes I do. What is this about Harm?" AJ asked.
"I'd like to have your blessing to ask Sarah to marry me?" Harm said. "Sir I know this will complicate things at the office. I'm willing to transfer to another Washington area office. I'll resign my commission if I have to." Harm stated.
"Son would you please let me speak?" AJ asked.
"Yes Sir." Harm said quickly.
"You have my blessing to ask her, and I should tell you I arranged it a long time ago for the two of you to stay in this office after your married." He told Harm.
"Sir?" Harm asked confused.
"Harriet was right, you two are blind to each others feelings." AJ said with a laugh.
"How long has she known this would happen?" He asked AJ.
"Years." AJ answered.
"Well Sir I hope the Colonel likes her Christmas gift this year." Harm said with a smile.
"Well don't bring her back without a ring on her finger. I'll make it an order if I have to." AJ said with a laugh.
"Aye Sir, goodbye." Harm said.
"Bye Son." AJ said.
Main House Dining Room 0830
"That was a wonderful breakfast Trish." Mac said with a smile.
"Well why don't we work some of it off with a little shopping? I have a few last minute gifts to get for the wedding." Trish said.
"That sounds like a wonderful idea. I don't think Harm has gotten a gift for the wedding yet. I guess I could get something. Would you help me pick it out?" Mac asked.
"Of course dear it would be my pleasure." Trish answered.
"Why don't you and I go hit the golf course, Harm. Let these pretty ladies to their shopping." Frank said.
"Sounds good I don't get to much tee time in December in D.C." Harm said.
"The rehearsal is at 7:30 oh wait make that 1930 so let's meet back here and be ready to leave by 1830 so I can help finish setting up at the church." Trish instructed.
"Whatever you say boss." Frank replied with a smile.
"Well then let's get a move on Mac." Trish said getting up from the table and headed for the door.
"I'll meet you in the drive way, Trish I just have to go get my purse." Mac answered.
Paradise Point Country Club 1000
"The reception is in the club house right?" Harm asked Frank.
"Yeah why do you ask?" Frank asked.
"Would you mind if we went out to the point to look at something?" Harm asked.
"Let's go." Frank said
"So what are we looking at?" Frank asked once they had reached the point.
"The spot where I'm going to ask Mac to marry me tomorrow night." Harm said.
"Are you serious?" Frank asked.
"I've been waiting to do this for the last several years, Frank. She is the missing piece of my heart." Harm answered.
"Do you have a ring yet?" Frank asked.
"No, but that's where you come in." Harm said.
"What do you need me to do?" Frank asked.
"Well you know where mom shops right?" Harm asked.
"Of course." Frank said.
"Well I need to know where to go where they won't see me getting a ring." Harm said.
"I know the perfect jeweler for you to see. Let's go cancel our tee time and go to the jewelry store. To be honest with you I was hoping this would happen while you were here." Frank said.
La Jolla Mall Bridal Store 1000
"I need to stop in here and pick up the bridesmaid dresses for Van." Trish said.
"Oh, that's fine I'm still trying to think of a gift for them." Mac said.
"Why don't you look around while I talk to the manager?" Trish said.
"Alright, I'll look over there." Mac said pointing to a rack of wedding dresses.
I can't believe I'm in a bridal store with Harms Mother, Mac thought to herself. These dresses are so beautiful. I pull one from the rack it has long sleeves; the bodice is a soft lace with pearl beadwork that catches the light just perfect. I hold it up to myself in a daydream I can see Harm looking at me as I walk down the aisle.
"Don't worry dear you will be wearing one of those soon enough. And I think that dress would look beautiful on you. Why don't you try it on?" Trish said.
"I was just looking at these. Besides Harm does tend to have a problem with commitment." Mac said with a sigh.
"That's just because the relationship wasn't with you." Trish said with a soft smile. "Go try the dress on."
For some reason I pick up the dress and go to a dressing room. The soft ivory satin feels cool against my skin. I somehow manage to zip up the back and step out of the room for Trish to see the dress.
"That's the one." Trish says. "When you marry my son you will be wearing that dress."
"Well we've only been together for about 36 hours Trish." Mac replied.
"But that's only a technicality." Trish stated. "You have been partner for seven years and that's a very long time for a love to grow."
"Your right, but I'm doing this on Harms schedule. It's taken so long for him to tell me he loves me. I don't want to do anything to scare him off." Mac said.
"I don't think it will take as long as you think." Trish replied. "Come on you change and I'll get the other dresses ready to take out."
Whitman's Jewelry Downtown 1100
"Carla this is my son Harm, he needs an engagement ring." Frank informed the sales clerk.
"Don't I always take care you and your family Frank?" She said with a smile.
"She's the best jeweler in the state Harm you can't go wrong with what she tells you." Frank said.
"First, tell me about yourself and the women your giving the ring to so I get an idea of what your relationship is like." Carla said.
"Well I'm a pilot turned lawyer in the Navy. Sarah is the most beautiful Marine you will ever see." Harm said. "We have been best friends and co- workers for the last seven years and I told her I'm in love with her yesterday morning."
"You don't waste any time now do you?" Carla asked.
"Well that's why I want to marry her so soon I've wasted to much time." Harm replied.
"I see." Carla said. "Here's what I have in mind for the design. A raised heart shaped diamond with a smaller princess cut on each side. Since she has your heart and her name means princess."
"That sounds perfect, but how long would it take to make?" Harm asked.
"Well you're in luck I just got a shipment of diamonds yesterday with the shapes I'll need. It will take a few hours to get them into a setting. How about if I have it ready tomorrow morning?" Carla asked
"That would be wonderful, and it will fit into my plan right on schedule." Harm said.
"It should be ready by 10am will that be soon enough?" Carla asked.
"That sounds perfect. I'll see you tomorrow around 10." Harm told her.
St. Catherine's Church 1930
"Trish thank you so much for picking up the dresses today. Now where is that son of yours?" Van asked.
"He and Mac are wondering around here somewhere." Trish replied.
"So she did come with him, have you gotten your plan off the ground yet?" Van asked.
"They didn't need my help after all, but it's so good to see them together. I do believe we will be having a wedding of our own to plan soon enough." Trish answered with a smile.
"That's great but I can't wait to see them for myself." Van said
"Who that talking to your Mom?" Mac asked Harm looking over to Trish as they entered the back of the church.
"That must be Van she's hardly changed since the last time I saw her." Harm said.
Turning as he said her name Van ran over to Harm and through herself into his arms. "Hey big brother I'm so glad you made it back for my wedding. And when are you going to introduce me to your friend?" Van asked.
"Van this is Lt. Colonel Sarah Mackenzie of the USMC. Mac this is Savannah Jennings, but more well known as Van. Harm said.
"I've heard so much about you from Trish I feel like I already know you." Van said to Mac.
"Well its kind of funny because I finally met Trish for the first time yesterday myself." Mac said with a laugh. "Apparently I'm a frequent topic of conversation between Trish and Harm."
"Well she always has nice things to say about you and I'm very pleased that you could accompany Harm to the wedding." Van said.
"Well someone has to keep him out of trouble." Mac said.
"Harm it doesn't sound like you've changed a bit since you left for the academy." Van said.
"Hey I behave myself." Harm said in his own defense. "Most of the time."
"Mac we'll have to trade stories later, but right now I'm needed up front. So please make yourselves at home and enjoy the rehearsal and the dinner. I don't know if I'll have much of a chance to talk to you later." Van said.
"She seems really nice. I bet you had lots of fun together." Mac said.
"Yeah, she's like the little sister I never had." Harm answered putting his arm around Mac leading her over to pew to sit down.
"Mac, someday this could be you and I." Harm said.
"I hope so." I answer with a sigh laying my head on his shoulder.
Next time: We have a proposal and Mac throws a few surprises Harm's way!!!!!!
Please Read and Review.
Disclaimer: I don't own them
A/N: Sorry it's taken so long to update. I've been working on plots for a few other stories with a friend. Only a few chapters left on this one.
Pool House December 13, 2002
0730 PST
Moving as slowly as possible Harm pulled himself out of bed trying not to disturb his sleeping Marine. He smiled to himself thinking how she looks like an innocent child when she's asleep.
Walking out of the bedroom Harm grabbed the phone and went outside to a lounge chair to sit by the pool in the early morning sun. After getting comfortable in the chair he dialed the number for JAG.
"Good morning, JAG headquarters. How may I help you?" Harriet asked.
"Harriet its Harm. I hear I owe you a very large thank you." Harm said.
"Why is that Sir?" She asked.
"For kicking a certain Marine in the butt and making her act strange enough towards me to get me thinking I needed to share some information with her." He said with a breath. "Or something like that."
"Sir are you feeling alright?" Harriet asked.
"Yeah, Harriet I'm just going to ask the second most important question of my life when I speak to the Admiral." Harm told her.
"Sir should I be getting excited and overjoyed right now?" Harriet asked with a smile in her voice.
"Well, I'm hoping that you and the Colonel will get to do some shopping very soon." He told her.
"Sir I'm going to transfer you to the Admiral now if that's alright. I don't want to keep you from anything important." She said.
Admiral Chegwidden's Office 1140
"Sir I have a call for you from Commander Rabb." Harriet said with a giggle.
This should be good if he's got her giggling the Admiral thought to himself.
"What line Lt.?" He asked.
"Line two Sir." She replied.
"Commander what can I do for you?" The Admiral asked.
"Well Sir I have an important question to ask you." Harm said.
"Go ahead." The Admiral replied.
"Sir you think of the Colonel like a daughter right?" Harm asked.
"Yes I do. What is this about Harm?" AJ asked.
"I'd like to have your blessing to ask Sarah to marry me?" Harm said. "Sir I know this will complicate things at the office. I'm willing to transfer to another Washington area office. I'll resign my commission if I have to." Harm stated.
"Son would you please let me speak?" AJ asked.
"Yes Sir." Harm said quickly.
"You have my blessing to ask her, and I should tell you I arranged it a long time ago for the two of you to stay in this office after your married." He told Harm.
"Sir?" Harm asked confused.
"Harriet was right, you two are blind to each others feelings." AJ said with a laugh.
"How long has she known this would happen?" He asked AJ.
"Years." AJ answered.
"Well Sir I hope the Colonel likes her Christmas gift this year." Harm said with a smile.
"Well don't bring her back without a ring on her finger. I'll make it an order if I have to." AJ said with a laugh.
"Aye Sir, goodbye." Harm said.
"Bye Son." AJ said.
Main House Dining Room 0830
"That was a wonderful breakfast Trish." Mac said with a smile.
"Well why don't we work some of it off with a little shopping? I have a few last minute gifts to get for the wedding." Trish said.
"That sounds like a wonderful idea. I don't think Harm has gotten a gift for the wedding yet. I guess I could get something. Would you help me pick it out?" Mac asked.
"Of course dear it would be my pleasure." Trish answered.
"Why don't you and I go hit the golf course, Harm. Let these pretty ladies to their shopping." Frank said.
"Sounds good I don't get to much tee time in December in D.C." Harm said.
"The rehearsal is at 7:30 oh wait make that 1930 so let's meet back here and be ready to leave by 1830 so I can help finish setting up at the church." Trish instructed.
"Whatever you say boss." Frank replied with a smile.
"Well then let's get a move on Mac." Trish said getting up from the table and headed for the door.
"I'll meet you in the drive way, Trish I just have to go get my purse." Mac answered.
Paradise Point Country Club 1000
"The reception is in the club house right?" Harm asked Frank.
"Yeah why do you ask?" Frank asked.
"Would you mind if we went out to the point to look at something?" Harm asked.
"Let's go." Frank said
"So what are we looking at?" Frank asked once they had reached the point.
"The spot where I'm going to ask Mac to marry me tomorrow night." Harm said.
"Are you serious?" Frank asked.
"I've been waiting to do this for the last several years, Frank. She is the missing piece of my heart." Harm answered.
"Do you have a ring yet?" Frank asked.
"No, but that's where you come in." Harm said.
"What do you need me to do?" Frank asked.
"Well you know where mom shops right?" Harm asked.
"Of course." Frank said.
"Well I need to know where to go where they won't see me getting a ring." Harm said.
"I know the perfect jeweler for you to see. Let's go cancel our tee time and go to the jewelry store. To be honest with you I was hoping this would happen while you were here." Frank said.
La Jolla Mall Bridal Store 1000
"I need to stop in here and pick up the bridesmaid dresses for Van." Trish said.
"Oh, that's fine I'm still trying to think of a gift for them." Mac said.
"Why don't you look around while I talk to the manager?" Trish said.
"Alright, I'll look over there." Mac said pointing to a rack of wedding dresses.
I can't believe I'm in a bridal store with Harms Mother, Mac thought to herself. These dresses are so beautiful. I pull one from the rack it has long sleeves; the bodice is a soft lace with pearl beadwork that catches the light just perfect. I hold it up to myself in a daydream I can see Harm looking at me as I walk down the aisle.
"Don't worry dear you will be wearing one of those soon enough. And I think that dress would look beautiful on you. Why don't you try it on?" Trish said.
"I was just looking at these. Besides Harm does tend to have a problem with commitment." Mac said with a sigh.
"That's just because the relationship wasn't with you." Trish said with a soft smile. "Go try the dress on."
For some reason I pick up the dress and go to a dressing room. The soft ivory satin feels cool against my skin. I somehow manage to zip up the back and step out of the room for Trish to see the dress.
"That's the one." Trish says. "When you marry my son you will be wearing that dress."
"Well we've only been together for about 36 hours Trish." Mac replied.
"But that's only a technicality." Trish stated. "You have been partner for seven years and that's a very long time for a love to grow."
"Your right, but I'm doing this on Harms schedule. It's taken so long for him to tell me he loves me. I don't want to do anything to scare him off." Mac said.
"I don't think it will take as long as you think." Trish replied. "Come on you change and I'll get the other dresses ready to take out."
Whitman's Jewelry Downtown 1100
"Carla this is my son Harm, he needs an engagement ring." Frank informed the sales clerk.
"Don't I always take care you and your family Frank?" She said with a smile.
"She's the best jeweler in the state Harm you can't go wrong with what she tells you." Frank said.
"First, tell me about yourself and the women your giving the ring to so I get an idea of what your relationship is like." Carla said.
"Well I'm a pilot turned lawyer in the Navy. Sarah is the most beautiful Marine you will ever see." Harm said. "We have been best friends and co- workers for the last seven years and I told her I'm in love with her yesterday morning."
"You don't waste any time now do you?" Carla asked.
"Well that's why I want to marry her so soon I've wasted to much time." Harm replied.
"I see." Carla said. "Here's what I have in mind for the design. A raised heart shaped diamond with a smaller princess cut on each side. Since she has your heart and her name means princess."
"That sounds perfect, but how long would it take to make?" Harm asked.
"Well you're in luck I just got a shipment of diamonds yesterday with the shapes I'll need. It will take a few hours to get them into a setting. How about if I have it ready tomorrow morning?" Carla asked
"That would be wonderful, and it will fit into my plan right on schedule." Harm said.
"It should be ready by 10am will that be soon enough?" Carla asked.
"That sounds perfect. I'll see you tomorrow around 10." Harm told her.
St. Catherine's Church 1930
"Trish thank you so much for picking up the dresses today. Now where is that son of yours?" Van asked.
"He and Mac are wondering around here somewhere." Trish replied.
"So she did come with him, have you gotten your plan off the ground yet?" Van asked.
"They didn't need my help after all, but it's so good to see them together. I do believe we will be having a wedding of our own to plan soon enough." Trish answered with a smile.
"That's great but I can't wait to see them for myself." Van said
"Who that talking to your Mom?" Mac asked Harm looking over to Trish as they entered the back of the church.
"That must be Van she's hardly changed since the last time I saw her." Harm said.
Turning as he said her name Van ran over to Harm and through herself into his arms. "Hey big brother I'm so glad you made it back for my wedding. And when are you going to introduce me to your friend?" Van asked.
"Van this is Lt. Colonel Sarah Mackenzie of the USMC. Mac this is Savannah Jennings, but more well known as Van. Harm said.
"I've heard so much about you from Trish I feel like I already know you." Van said to Mac.
"Well its kind of funny because I finally met Trish for the first time yesterday myself." Mac said with a laugh. "Apparently I'm a frequent topic of conversation between Trish and Harm."
"Well she always has nice things to say about you and I'm very pleased that you could accompany Harm to the wedding." Van said.
"Well someone has to keep him out of trouble." Mac said.
"Harm it doesn't sound like you've changed a bit since you left for the academy." Van said.
"Hey I behave myself." Harm said in his own defense. "Most of the time."
"Mac we'll have to trade stories later, but right now I'm needed up front. So please make yourselves at home and enjoy the rehearsal and the dinner. I don't know if I'll have much of a chance to talk to you later." Van said.
"She seems really nice. I bet you had lots of fun together." Mac said.
"Yeah, she's like the little sister I never had." Harm answered putting his arm around Mac leading her over to pew to sit down.
"Mac, someday this could be you and I." Harm said.
"I hope so." I answer with a sigh laying my head on his shoulder.
Next time: We have a proposal and Mac throws a few surprises Harm's way!!!!!!
Please Read and Review.