Home for the Holidays
Chapter 6
Disclaimer: Still don't own them!! The Song 'Fall Into Me' Belongs to Emerson Drive, I don't own that either. I just think it's a great song.
A/N: I hope to finish this in just in time for Christmas. There are still a few surprises left. I hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
Whitman's Jewelry December 14, 2002 1000
"Harm, it's good to see you this morning." Carla greeted him with a smile.
"I can't wait to see her ring. I was awake half of the night thinking about it." Harm replied.
"Wait one moment while I get it from my worktable." Carla said.
"I'll be right here waiting." Harm told her.
After a few moments Carla returned with a small black jewelry box and handed it to Harm. He opened the box and just stared at the ring inside.
"It's perfect." Harm said.
"I'm glad you like it. I just love seeing the look on peoples faces when they see their piece for the first time." Carla commented.
"You have outdone yourself. She is going to love this." Harm said.
"I hope you and Sarah have a good life together." Carla said. "Now go get ready to pop the question."
"Carla, thank you so much for all your work on this." Harm said making his way to the front door.
"Just do me one favor?" Carla said. "Be good to her."
Pool House 1730
"Mac, are you almost ready?" Harm called. "It's not like you to be late."
"Just a few more minutes. I want to look nice tonight. I will be meeting a lot of new people tonight." I called back to Harm.
"If you don't hurry we're going to be late." Harm said.
"Since when do you worry about being late?" I ask walking out of the bedroom. "My Sailor, you clean up pretty good." I tease.
"Wow. Mac you look incredible." Harm said breathlessly.
I slowly spin around so he can see the dress. It's pretty simple, strapless with a tight bodice and a floor length skirt. I also send up a silent thank you to Harriet for making me buy this dress. "Do you really like it?" I ask.
"Are you kidding me?" He asks. "What color is that?"
"I'm not sure what the material is called but is burgundy and black. It just changes color depending on how the light hits it." I tell him.
"As much as I would like to keep you here we should get going before we're late." Harm says. "Van would kick my six if I was late to her wedding."
"I think I'd pay money to see you get your six beat up by a girl." I say with a giggle. " Let's go."
St. Catherine's Church 1830
"I still can't get over how beautiful this church." I said to Harm.
"It's fashioned after a cathedral in Italy. A Marine who had fought in Italy designed it. He said that he was trapped in the cathedral for several days with bombs dropping consistently. He found his Lord and Savior in that church and he wanted to bring that church home with him to remind him of how precious life is. Obviously he couldn't take the church with him, so when he returned to the states he designed the plans for this church and found the financing to have it built." Harm told me.
"That's a beautiful story." I reply.
"Bride or Groom?" The usher asks me hold up his arm to be taken.
"Bride." I answer taking his arm.
"Here you are." He says taking us to the pew where Trish and Frank are already seated.
"You look lovely dear." Trish says to me.
"Thank you Trish. You look lovely too." I reply.
"Harm dear, look you rather nice too." Trish said.
"Thanks I was beginning to feel left out." Harm said with a smile. "You look beautiful Mom. And you to Frank."
"Thanks it took me ages to find this outfit." Frank said with a laugh.
Just then the music changed and the bridesmaids started their way down the aisle. When it was Van's turn, the music changes again and the congregation stands to watch her walk down the aisle. A prayer is said and we all sit down. Harm puts his arm around me as we sit down and I rest my head against him.
"I love you, Sarah." He whispers in my ear.
Paradise Point Country Club 2000
After a sit down meal it was time for the bouquet and garter toss. To be truthful I was getting a little nervous at this point. Harm and I have only been together for basically two days. If one of us catches one of those things, talk about an occurred moment. I'm not really sure how fast he wants to this. I would marry him tomorrow if her asked me.
"Could we have all the single ladies come out onto the floor." The DJ says into the microphone.
"You better get out there Mac." Harm tells me with a smile.
"Um, ok." I tell him. I get up and make my way out to the floor. There are about 30 women and 10 young girls. I feel kind of silly out here.
"On the count of three." The DJ says. "One, Two, THREE!"
Van tosses her bouquet into the air and it feels like slow motion. The flowers nearly hit me in the face as I reach up to catch them. I hear a yell from the sidelines. "Go Mac!" I turn to see Trish give me a thumbs up. Now I feel like I'm play football in an evening gown with my own cheering section.
"Ok Mac will you stay up here please?" The DJ asks turning to face the crowd again.
"Now, could we have all the single men out on the floor please. And whoever catches the garter gets dance with the lovely lady who caught the bouquet." The DJ announced.
I can see Harm looking at me as he walks onto the floor his tux jacket removed. Our eyes meet and it's like he's telling me he won't let anyone else catch that garter. I blow him a kiss and he smiles that flyboy smile back at me. I just melt like a schoolgirl in love.
"On the count of three." The DJ says once again. "One, Two, THREE!"
The garter sails through the air away from Harm. My heart starts to sink. But then I seem him take off running and he makes a flying leap for the garter. It falls into his hands as his body makes contact with the hardwood floor. I run over to him to make sure he's all right. He rolls onto his back and holds up the garter like a precious trophy. "You owe me for this one Marine." He says with a grunt.
"Get up you owe me a dance Squid." I say with a giggle.
"Ladies and Gentleman I give you the winners of the bouquet and garter toss, Sarah Mackenzie and Harmon Rabb Jr." The DJ announces. "Please take the floor for your dance."
Harm wraps his arms around me and all eyes are on us as the music starts.
Right here waiting, staying strong Come and Fall into me
You say you've turned it off Hid your heart upon a shelf Scared of what it might cost To take it down for someone else Cause loving him you lost Too much of yourself
Baby can't you see....that he's not me And....
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
I'll follow any road Anywhere to get to you I'll open up my soul If that's what you need me to do
But now baby its your move All you've got to do Is believe in love, just believe in us Now...
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
Just believe in love, just believe in us Baby....
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
Come and fall into me Baby fall into me
As the last sounds of the music faded out Harm dipped me back and placed a soft kiss on my lips. People applaud all around us. Standing me back up he leads me outside.
"Let's take a walk to the point." Harm says to me with a smile. "It's beautiful this time of night."
"Ok just don't let me fall off ok." I say.
"What do you mean?" He asks.
"That dream I had on the plane I fell off the point. Remember?" I ask.
"Oh, yeah I guess I forgot." He answered.
"Actually, I didn't really tell you all that happened in my dream." I said. " Before I fell off the point you told me you loved me. I was so surprised that you told me that I took a step back and down I went."
"I'll make sure we don't get that close, besides there is a railing up to prevent that sort of thing." Harm reassured me.
As we reached the railing I lean on it and look out at the ocean. "It's so beautiful here." I say.
"Not as beautiful as what I'm looking at." Harm whispers to me with that flyboy smile again.
"You're just saying that." I tease.
"Sarah I need to ask you something." He tells me.
"What is it Harm?" I ask a little startled.
"I know I've hurt you in the past with going back to flying and the whole Australia." Harm says.
"Harm, none of that matters now. We love each other and we both know it now. Yes, we have hurt each other before but we have a new beginning. Let's just leave the past where it belongs, in the past." I tell him gently.
"Well now that you stole my speech can I ask my question now?" He asks pulling something out of his pocket. "Sarah Mackenzie I love you with my whole heart and it can never belong to anyone else." Harm lowers down to one knee. I feel like I could faint, but will myself to stay standing. "Will you marry me?" He asks tears running down his face. "Yes, Yes." It's all I can say as the tears begin to fall down my cheeks nearly blinding me.
Harm is standing again and pulls me into his arms and gently kisses me. "You have just made me the happiest man in the entire world." He says into my ear.
He steps back and shows me the jewelry box. I open it. I can only stare at the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. "I give my heart to you, my princess." He says slipping the ring onto my finger.
After a long embrace and few tender kisses we wipe the tears of joy off of our faces. "Lets go tell your parents." I say to Harm.
"I just wish my dad could be here for all of this." Harm says quietly.
"Harm, I know but he is here in spirit." She says gently.
"I know, let's go tell the Mom and Frank." He says taking my hand, leading me back to the clubhouse.
As we enter the building Trish and Frank approach us looking hopeful. "Well?" Trish asks. I just hold up my left hand to give her my answer. "I've never been happier in my life." Trish said.
"Why don't you come to D.C. for Christmas this year?" I ask them a plan starting to form in my mind.
"I think that sounds like a wonderful idea, Mac." Trish answered.
"Why don't you fly in on the 23rd in the morning and we can pick you up. The office is closed from the 22nd to Jan 2nd this year. (A/N: I doubt if they really do that, but for my sake they are) I inform them.
'We'll call to book a hotel in the morning." Trish answered
"Let's head home. I'm beat." Harm said.
"I agree." I tell him.
"We'll be along shortly." Trish tells us.
Pool House
December 15, 2002 0630 PST
I sigh dreaming of last night as I pull my left hand up in front of my eyes. I can't believe I'm going to be getting married. I climb out of bed as carefully as possible trying not to wake Harm. I have a few phone calls to make. I grab my phone heading out to the pool to be in the sun. We'll have to leave in a few hours so I want to enjoy the warmth for as long as possible.
I want on the ringing phone to be answered. "Hello." A tired voice says to me. "Chloe wake up its Mac." I tell her.
"Hi Mac, how's California?" Chloe asks.
"Perfect. I have some news for you." I tell her.
"What?" She asks.
"Harm and I are getting married." I tell her quickly.
"What?" She yells into my ear. "Did I hear you right?"
"Yes Chloe you heard me right. Your still coming down for Christmas right?" I ask.
"You bet I can't wait to see you two." She said.
"Good you come in the morning of the 23rd right?" I ask.
"That's right." She answers.
"Good that fits into my plan just right." I tell her.
"What plan?" She asks.
"Just trust me and don't say anything to Harm if you talk to him, ok." I tell her.
"Alright, I'll see you on the 23rd." She says. "Bye."
"Bye, Sweetie." I tell her.
Now one more call to make and I'm sure the yelling will be louder than Chloe's. I think to myself dialing Harriet's home number.
"Hello." Bud says.
"Bud it's Mac, could I talk to Harriet please, wait do you have a speaker phone?" I ask him.
"Yeah let me put you on it and get Harriet." Bud tells me putting down the phone and calling for Harriet.
"Ma'am is something wrong." Harriet asks me as she approaches the phone.
"No Harriet, everything is finally right. We're getting married." I tell her.
"Mac, I'm so happy for both of you. Have you set a date?" Harriet says.
"Well not really, but I have a plan that I'm going to need both of you to help with. Can I count on you?" I ask.
"Of course, what ever you need." They both tell me.
"Good here's where we start."
What could Mac's plan be???? I would love to hear your guesses, please leave them in a review or email them to me. It will be a few days before the next post. Please, Please, Please review. I love to hear what you have to say good or bad.
Chapter 6
Disclaimer: Still don't own them!! The Song 'Fall Into Me' Belongs to Emerson Drive, I don't own that either. I just think it's a great song.
A/N: I hope to finish this in just in time for Christmas. There are still a few surprises left. I hope you have enjoyed reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
Whitman's Jewelry December 14, 2002 1000
"Harm, it's good to see you this morning." Carla greeted him with a smile.
"I can't wait to see her ring. I was awake half of the night thinking about it." Harm replied.
"Wait one moment while I get it from my worktable." Carla said.
"I'll be right here waiting." Harm told her.
After a few moments Carla returned with a small black jewelry box and handed it to Harm. He opened the box and just stared at the ring inside.
"It's perfect." Harm said.
"I'm glad you like it. I just love seeing the look on peoples faces when they see their piece for the first time." Carla commented.
"You have outdone yourself. She is going to love this." Harm said.
"I hope you and Sarah have a good life together." Carla said. "Now go get ready to pop the question."
"Carla, thank you so much for all your work on this." Harm said making his way to the front door.
"Just do me one favor?" Carla said. "Be good to her."
Pool House 1730
"Mac, are you almost ready?" Harm called. "It's not like you to be late."
"Just a few more minutes. I want to look nice tonight. I will be meeting a lot of new people tonight." I called back to Harm.
"If you don't hurry we're going to be late." Harm said.
"Since when do you worry about being late?" I ask walking out of the bedroom. "My Sailor, you clean up pretty good." I tease.
"Wow. Mac you look incredible." Harm said breathlessly.
I slowly spin around so he can see the dress. It's pretty simple, strapless with a tight bodice and a floor length skirt. I also send up a silent thank you to Harriet for making me buy this dress. "Do you really like it?" I ask.
"Are you kidding me?" He asks. "What color is that?"
"I'm not sure what the material is called but is burgundy and black. It just changes color depending on how the light hits it." I tell him.
"As much as I would like to keep you here we should get going before we're late." Harm says. "Van would kick my six if I was late to her wedding."
"I think I'd pay money to see you get your six beat up by a girl." I say with a giggle. " Let's go."
St. Catherine's Church 1830
"I still can't get over how beautiful this church." I said to Harm.
"It's fashioned after a cathedral in Italy. A Marine who had fought in Italy designed it. He said that he was trapped in the cathedral for several days with bombs dropping consistently. He found his Lord and Savior in that church and he wanted to bring that church home with him to remind him of how precious life is. Obviously he couldn't take the church with him, so when he returned to the states he designed the plans for this church and found the financing to have it built." Harm told me.
"That's a beautiful story." I reply.
"Bride or Groom?" The usher asks me hold up his arm to be taken.
"Bride." I answer taking his arm.
"Here you are." He says taking us to the pew where Trish and Frank are already seated.
"You look lovely dear." Trish says to me.
"Thank you Trish. You look lovely too." I reply.
"Harm dear, look you rather nice too." Trish said.
"Thanks I was beginning to feel left out." Harm said with a smile. "You look beautiful Mom. And you to Frank."
"Thanks it took me ages to find this outfit." Frank said with a laugh.
Just then the music changed and the bridesmaids started their way down the aisle. When it was Van's turn, the music changes again and the congregation stands to watch her walk down the aisle. A prayer is said and we all sit down. Harm puts his arm around me as we sit down and I rest my head against him.
"I love you, Sarah." He whispers in my ear.
Paradise Point Country Club 2000
After a sit down meal it was time for the bouquet and garter toss. To be truthful I was getting a little nervous at this point. Harm and I have only been together for basically two days. If one of us catches one of those things, talk about an occurred moment. I'm not really sure how fast he wants to this. I would marry him tomorrow if her asked me.
"Could we have all the single ladies come out onto the floor." The DJ says into the microphone.
"You better get out there Mac." Harm tells me with a smile.
"Um, ok." I tell him. I get up and make my way out to the floor. There are about 30 women and 10 young girls. I feel kind of silly out here.
"On the count of three." The DJ says. "One, Two, THREE!"
Van tosses her bouquet into the air and it feels like slow motion. The flowers nearly hit me in the face as I reach up to catch them. I hear a yell from the sidelines. "Go Mac!" I turn to see Trish give me a thumbs up. Now I feel like I'm play football in an evening gown with my own cheering section.
"Ok Mac will you stay up here please?" The DJ asks turning to face the crowd again.
"Now, could we have all the single men out on the floor please. And whoever catches the garter gets dance with the lovely lady who caught the bouquet." The DJ announced.
I can see Harm looking at me as he walks onto the floor his tux jacket removed. Our eyes meet and it's like he's telling me he won't let anyone else catch that garter. I blow him a kiss and he smiles that flyboy smile back at me. I just melt like a schoolgirl in love.
"On the count of three." The DJ says once again. "One, Two, THREE!"
The garter sails through the air away from Harm. My heart starts to sink. But then I seem him take off running and he makes a flying leap for the garter. It falls into his hands as his body makes contact with the hardwood floor. I run over to him to make sure he's all right. He rolls onto his back and holds up the garter like a precious trophy. "You owe me for this one Marine." He says with a grunt.
"Get up you owe me a dance Squid." I say with a giggle.
"Ladies and Gentleman I give you the winners of the bouquet and garter toss, Sarah Mackenzie and Harmon Rabb Jr." The DJ announces. "Please take the floor for your dance."
Harm wraps his arms around me and all eyes are on us as the music starts.
Right here waiting, staying strong Come and Fall into me
You say you've turned it off Hid your heart upon a shelf Scared of what it might cost To take it down for someone else Cause loving him you lost Too much of yourself
Baby can't you see....that he's not me And....
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
I'll follow any road Anywhere to get to you I'll open up my soul If that's what you need me to do
But now baby its your move All you've got to do Is believe in love, just believe in us Now...
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
Just believe in love, just believe in us Baby....
I need you to know you can fall into me That my arms are wide open and will always be Right here waiting, Staying strong Come and fall into me
Come and fall into me Baby fall into me
As the last sounds of the music faded out Harm dipped me back and placed a soft kiss on my lips. People applaud all around us. Standing me back up he leads me outside.
"Let's take a walk to the point." Harm says to me with a smile. "It's beautiful this time of night."
"Ok just don't let me fall off ok." I say.
"What do you mean?" He asks.
"That dream I had on the plane I fell off the point. Remember?" I ask.
"Oh, yeah I guess I forgot." He answered.
"Actually, I didn't really tell you all that happened in my dream." I said. " Before I fell off the point you told me you loved me. I was so surprised that you told me that I took a step back and down I went."
"I'll make sure we don't get that close, besides there is a railing up to prevent that sort of thing." Harm reassured me.
As we reached the railing I lean on it and look out at the ocean. "It's so beautiful here." I say.
"Not as beautiful as what I'm looking at." Harm whispers to me with that flyboy smile again.
"You're just saying that." I tease.
"Sarah I need to ask you something." He tells me.
"What is it Harm?" I ask a little startled.
"I know I've hurt you in the past with going back to flying and the whole Australia." Harm says.
"Harm, none of that matters now. We love each other and we both know it now. Yes, we have hurt each other before but we have a new beginning. Let's just leave the past where it belongs, in the past." I tell him gently.
"Well now that you stole my speech can I ask my question now?" He asks pulling something out of his pocket. "Sarah Mackenzie I love you with my whole heart and it can never belong to anyone else." Harm lowers down to one knee. I feel like I could faint, but will myself to stay standing. "Will you marry me?" He asks tears running down his face. "Yes, Yes." It's all I can say as the tears begin to fall down my cheeks nearly blinding me.
Harm is standing again and pulls me into his arms and gently kisses me. "You have just made me the happiest man in the entire world." He says into my ear.
He steps back and shows me the jewelry box. I open it. I can only stare at the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. "I give my heart to you, my princess." He says slipping the ring onto my finger.
After a long embrace and few tender kisses we wipe the tears of joy off of our faces. "Lets go tell your parents." I say to Harm.
"I just wish my dad could be here for all of this." Harm says quietly.
"Harm, I know but he is here in spirit." She says gently.
"I know, let's go tell the Mom and Frank." He says taking my hand, leading me back to the clubhouse.
As we enter the building Trish and Frank approach us looking hopeful. "Well?" Trish asks. I just hold up my left hand to give her my answer. "I've never been happier in my life." Trish said.
"Why don't you come to D.C. for Christmas this year?" I ask them a plan starting to form in my mind.
"I think that sounds like a wonderful idea, Mac." Trish answered.
"Why don't you fly in on the 23rd in the morning and we can pick you up. The office is closed from the 22nd to Jan 2nd this year. (A/N: I doubt if they really do that, but for my sake they are) I inform them.
'We'll call to book a hotel in the morning." Trish answered
"Let's head home. I'm beat." Harm said.
"I agree." I tell him.
"We'll be along shortly." Trish tells us.
Pool House
December 15, 2002 0630 PST
I sigh dreaming of last night as I pull my left hand up in front of my eyes. I can't believe I'm going to be getting married. I climb out of bed as carefully as possible trying not to wake Harm. I have a few phone calls to make. I grab my phone heading out to the pool to be in the sun. We'll have to leave in a few hours so I want to enjoy the warmth for as long as possible.
I want on the ringing phone to be answered. "Hello." A tired voice says to me. "Chloe wake up its Mac." I tell her.
"Hi Mac, how's California?" Chloe asks.
"Perfect. I have some news for you." I tell her.
"What?" She asks.
"Harm and I are getting married." I tell her quickly.
"What?" She yells into my ear. "Did I hear you right?"
"Yes Chloe you heard me right. Your still coming down for Christmas right?" I ask.
"You bet I can't wait to see you two." She said.
"Good you come in the morning of the 23rd right?" I ask.
"That's right." She answers.
"Good that fits into my plan just right." I tell her.
"What plan?" She asks.
"Just trust me and don't say anything to Harm if you talk to him, ok." I tell her.
"Alright, I'll see you on the 23rd." She says. "Bye."
"Bye, Sweetie." I tell her.
Now one more call to make and I'm sure the yelling will be louder than Chloe's. I think to myself dialing Harriet's home number.
"Hello." Bud says.
"Bud it's Mac, could I talk to Harriet please, wait do you have a speaker phone?" I ask him.
"Yeah let me put you on it and get Harriet." Bud tells me putting down the phone and calling for Harriet.
"Ma'am is something wrong." Harriet asks me as she approaches the phone.
"No Harriet, everything is finally right. We're getting married." I tell her.
"Mac, I'm so happy for both of you. Have you set a date?" Harriet says.
"Well not really, but I have a plan that I'm going to need both of you to help with. Can I count on you?" I ask.
"Of course, what ever you need." They both tell me.
"Good here's where we start."
What could Mac's plan be???? I would love to hear your guesses, please leave them in a review or email them to me. It will be a few days before the next post. Please, Please, Please review. I love to hear what you have to say good or bad.