Title: E-Baby

Author: Ninjagurl354

PG-13

Romance/Drama

Summary: Sequel to E-Love. You don't have to read E-Love before reading this story but it may help to understand many things that will happen in this story.  Harm and Mac are back from their honeymoon… the surprises that await them are more than they thought possible…

Disclaimers: All characters belong to Donald P. Bellisario and Belisarious Productions.

Spoilers:

Author's Note: Hey everybody!! I'm back!!!!! I am so sorry I haven't updated in forever (I think its been around 6 months!! 6 months can you believe it, I'm absolutely disgusted with myself!! Yuck!! lol) Anyways, school has been complete hell and I had some family issues to get through! I also had a bad case of writer's block and no motivation! I would have nothing to do for a little while I'd pull the story up on my computer and stare it for an hour not knowing how to get back into the swing of things!! Thank you so much to Katie who has been helping me with ideas and trying to help to get out of my writer's block funk! Katie you're the best..I don't know what I would do without you! Thank you to all of you who have reviewed me! I hope you like this chapter! Oh and thanks to the few people who have e-mailed me telling me to get going again!! I thank you all and I thrive on reviews and e-mails giving me inspiration or ideas!! So please review me and I hope you enjoy this chapter! Reviews please!!!!

Chapter 2: House hunting

Monday

JAG Headquarters

ZULU 0800

     It was back to work for the newly weds as the JAG staff gathered in conference room 2 for the Monday morning meeting. As everyone sat the Admiral began, "First off, I would like to welcome back Commander Rabb and Colonel MacKenzie from their honeymoon." Harm and Mac nodded smiling. The Admiral continued, "Now, Lieutenant Roberts how is the Kosher case coming?" "Coming along sir. Litigations start at 1430 today," Bud responded. After catching up on cases the Admiral dismissed the meeting. "Colonel, Commander I would like to see you in my office." "Yes, sir."

     Harm and Mac made their way to the Admiral's office and entered behind the Admiral. "Have a seat," the Admiral said going around his desk and sitting down. He picked up a manila case folder and handed it to them saying, "There was a mishap in Norfolk that I want you both to look into." Harm quickly read over the top page and handed the file to Mac. Mac quickly read it over and looked up at the Admiral, "Sir? This involves several civilians how is JAG or even the Navy involved?" "NCIS believes that 2 Navy Commanders are involved. They are denying it. I want you to find out what happened and get this mess cleared up." "Yes, sir," Mac answered for the two of them.

     They both stood at attention before turning toward the door. "Oh, Commander. Colonel." Harm and Mac stopped and looked back, "House hunting today I presume is why you're leaving at 1400." "Yes, sir." "Very, well. Good luck." Harm and Mac turned and left heading out into the bullpen. As they approached their offices Mac heard her phone ringing. "I'll go grab us some coffee and then we can discuss the case." "Sounds good." Mac quickly went into her office and grabbed her phone. "Lt. Colonel MacKenzie." They had decided for Mac to keep her maiden name for work purposes only.

     Mac heard Trish's voice on the other end, "Hi, Mac. Is everything all set for this afternoon dear?" "Yes, it is. Harm and I'll be by to pick you guys up at 1400." "Alright, well I don't want to keep you. Bye darling." "Bye mom." Mac hung up the phone as Harm entered with two cups of coffee. He handed one to her, not having to ask who was on the phone having heard part of the conversation.

     They set right to work on the case. A little before lunch Harm and Mac emerged into the bullpen. "Gunny, I need you to set us up an appointment at the brig in Norfolk for tomorrow?" "Sure thing sir." "Oh and Gunny, I need you to find out anything you can on these names and find out if they have any relationship towards the two Commanders," Harm added handing Gunny a slip of paper. "I'll get right on it, sir." Mac meanwhile was talking to Bud and Harriet. "Bud, I need you to find out any previous records on Commander McMahon and Krause. Do some digging, whatever you can find." "Yes, ma'am." "Harriet, can you contact the witnesses and set up appointments for us to meet up with them please." "Sure thing, ma'am."

     Harm and Mac were packing up for the day. They had mentioned to Bud and Harriet where they were off to and they were soon back in the car and flying toward Mac's apartment. Trish, Frank, and Chloe were waiting out on the front steps when they pulled the car up. The three of them hopped into the car and they were off to meet the real estate agent at the first house.

ZULU 1430

Alexandria, Virginia

     Harm pulled the car to a stop outside the first house of the day. They all climbed out of the car and walked up to the front of the house to meet the real estate agent Prue. A pretty brunette walked up to them, "Hi, I'm Prue Turner." Harm shook her hand, "Hi. I'm Commander Harm Rabb and this is my wife Lt. Colonel Sarah Rabb. My Mom Trish and her husband Frank and Sarah's little sister Chloe." Prue shook hands with all of them, "Well, why don't we get started." Prue had already spoken with Trish and Frank and knew about their little plan. Prue took them around the house before going inside. The two-story home was built in the classic Georgian style, an architecture that had its peak in the 1700s. There were 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths. The cost: $ 846,215. At the conclusion of the tour Harm and Mac liked the house but it could be read on their faces that this one was definitely not it.

     The next house was a tutor and the one following that was brick. Neither Harm nor Mac cared for. After the tour of the third house Prue said, "There is one more house that I would like to show you today." On the way Mac noticed that they were close to where Harriet and Bud now lived. They pulled into a driveway where an absolutely gorgeous house stood before them.

     A two-story farmhouse embellished with Victorian details stood before them with crisp blue clapboard siding. Behind the wraparound front porch was 4, 634 square feet of living space including five bedrooms and 4 ½ bathrooms. In back, there was a large screen porch, and a good expanse of deck with steps leading into the backyard. With quite a large backyard for little Rabb's and MacKenzie's along with a beautiful fenced in underground pool. The front porch reaches out from beneath a pair of soaring gables and the three-car garage is conveniently attached but tucked out of site to preserve the charm and façade of the house. Upon entering the house, the more Harm and Mac fell in love with it.

     A long staircase that turned upward to the upper level of the house stood in front of them by the left wall. The living room was the first room on the left along with a small alcove that formed from the living room. The dining room was the first room on the right. There was a hallway that leads into the back part of the house, along with a door to the cellar near the staircase. The family room, breakfast nook, and kitchen combined, spanned the back of the house. A laundry room was the room across from the second staircase also leading up to the second level of the home. The upper level had a large master bedroom connected to a master bath and small study. Two bedrooms had doors leading out to a balcony as did the small study. Since there were four other bedrooms not including the master bedroom, there were two bedrooms to each bathroom. Along with the second set of stairs there was a large bonus room. There was a finished basement as well.

     After the tour they were standing in the front hallway. Harm and Mac were talking quietly. They both loved this house. "So," Prue said, "What do you think?" Mac smiled, "This is an amazing house." Trish, Frank, and Chloe all grinned; they knew that Harm and Mac would've loved this house. Trish stepped toward her son and new daughter, "Well darlings, if you like this house then it's yours." Harm and Mac looked at each other and then at Trish. "While you were on your honeymoon all of us kept our eyes peeled for houses that we thought you two might like. Well, Harriet knew of a house near her that was newly built. So Frank and I came to take a look and as soon as we saw it we knew that this would be the house for you. So, as your wedding present this house now almost officially belongs to you."

     Mac and Harm were overwhelmed. Mac's eyes filled with tears and a few slipped down her cheeks as she gave her mother-in-law a loving hug. "I don't know what to say," Mac whispered, "Thank you so much for everything." Harm was hugging his stepfather, "Thank you Frank. This means so much to Sarah and me." "Your welcome son. Although I think your mom and I would like to see those extra bedrooms filling up soon." Harm grinned. Mac turned and gave Frank a great big hug whispering words of thanks. Harm wrapped his arms around his mother and a great big hug, "Mom, I don't know what else to say." Trish laughed, "My Harmon speechless well this is something new." Harm flashed his flyboy grin, "You have no idea how much this means to Sarah and I. You've done so much for us. I don't know how we'll be able to repay you." Trish smiled and pulled out of her son's arms, "Darling the way you can repay Frank and I is by giving us some grandchildren." Everyone laughed.

     Prue pulled out the paperwork and soon the T's were crossed and I's were dotted. Prue said that she would process the paperwork first thing in the morning and then contact them. On the way back to the car, Mac and Harm were still in awe about the whole thing. Trish, Frank, and Chloe climbed into the car. Harm to turned to Mac, "We have a house!" Mac's face lit up into a golden smile that made Harm's heart melt, "We have a house!" She threw her arms around him and Harm lifted her off her feet and spun her around once before placing her firmly on her feet and giving her a kiss that made her weak in the knees.

Tuesday

JAG Headquarters

ZULU 1100

     The break room at JAG was humming with activity. Everyone knew about the house Harm and Mac had bought and everyone was giving ideas and offering their help. Harm and Mac were extremely grateful for the help and said that they would let everyone know the rest of the details shortly. The Admiral entered the break room a minute later with an announcement, "People, we have decided to hold the annual baseball game again this year. With us rivaling the office at the Pentagon. It will be held this Saturday. How does everyone feel about that?"

     Everyone nodded his or her approval. "And remember people, I want to win." "There going down, sir," Gunny exclaimed. The Admiral gave a short smile, "Make sure that they do." He left the room with a glint in his eye.

     Harm and Mac and the rest of the JAG staff worked hard the rest of the week so that there wasn't a lot of work to do over the weekend. The big game day soon came.

Saturday

Harm and Mac's Apartment

North of Union Station

ZULU 0730

     Upon waking up the morning of the big day found the newly weds in the bathroom. Mac sat in front of the toilet throwing up whatever had been in her stomach. Harm sat behind her with a worried look on his face and rubbing her back in slow sure strokes. A cool wet washcloth was set on her neck. When Mac's stomach finished its revolt she leaned back into Harm. Harm gently wiped her face with a cool washcloth. "Sweetie, I don't think we should go today."

     Mac sat up and faced her husband, "No Harm. I already feel better. I'm sure it was just something I ate that didn't agree with me. Honestly, Harm I'm feeling much better." Harm still not quite convinced came up with a compromise, "Why don't you take your shower and we'll see how you feel after that." Mac pouted for a second, "Fine." Harm kissed her forehead and helped her up. He left the bathroom while she got ready for her shower.

     About 20 minutes later Mac emerged from the bedroom wearing a bright lime green silk bathrobe that ended about mid-thigh. Her hair was still wet and combed back behind her ears. She wrapped her arms around Harm's middle from behind. Harm smiled and turned around and wrapped his arms around her waist. "And how are we feeling?" Mac smiled, "Much better. I'm sure it was nothing, Harm. I feel perfectly fine." Harm relented, "Okay." And he gently kissed her forehead. "Okay, I'm going to go take a quick shower." Mac smiled and watched as he disappeared behind the glass blocks. She poured herself a cup of coffee and began looking through the paper.

     Ten minutes later Harm emerged from the bedroom in a pair of boxers. Mac was standing in front of the island counter with the paper spread out before her. Harm wrapped his arms around her from behind. He lowered his head and kissed her neck. "Mmm," Mac sighed with a small giggle. "How are you feeling?" Mac turned around, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Harm, listen to me. I feel perfectly fine. So stop worrying." Harm leaned his forehead against hers, "I'm sorry. I just worry about you because I love you." Mac smiled, "Mmm. I love you too." He bent his head and his lips met hers in a gentle kiss.

      The kiss went from gentle to passionate. Harm broke the kiss and bent his head to her neck. The phone rang and Mac reached across the counter to grab the phone as Harm continued in on her neck. Her fingers wrapped around the phone and she dragged it over to her. She clicked the button and held it up to her ear, "Uhh, hello." "Ma'am." Her eyes widened slightly, "Bud." She gently pushed Harm away from her so that she could talk to Bud without being distracted. Harm decided to be a little sneaky and tried to kiss her neck again. Mac breathed a laugh and gently pushed him away again.

     She turned from Harm so she could talk to Bud. "Yes, Bud. We'll be there by 9. Umm, yeah sure…" Mac said and started to falter. As Harm came up behind her sliding his hands over her hips and kissing her neck. "We can do that. We'll see you soon." "Okay, yup. Bye Bud." Mac hung up the phone and turned and smacked Harm on the shoulder. "Harm! Do you have any idea what Bud's going to think?" Harm grinned mischievously, "That you were practicing for the next Herbal Essence's commercial?" Mac glared at him.

     Harm and Mac arrived at the field where the baseball game would be held. The JAG team was adorned in navy blue tee shirts with a JAG emblem on it for the day. Trish, Fran, Chloe, Sergei, Allison, and Wes were all sitting in the bleachers to watch the game. Harm and Mac set their gear down and after saying a quick hello to everyone ran onto the field to warm up. Harm and Mac were throwing a baseball around by the time everyone had arrived.

     The Admiral called his team over, "Okay we can win this thing. Everyone is off call so we all can concentrate on the game. So let's play hard and win!" Everyone ran out onto the field and into their positions. The Pentagon's team, were up for bat. The Admiral was pitching, Bud was catching, Sturgis was playing shortstop, while Carolyn, Gunny, and Tiner were the outfielders. Harm had first base, Mac was at third, and Harriet was holding down second.

     It was the bottom of the first inning, and all the Pentagon players went down in order, not a single one reaching first base. In the JAG half Harm was on third, Carolyn was on second and Sturgis was on third. Mac was up for bat. She stepped up to the plate and swung the bat twice, setting up. The pitcher grinned, "I'll go on easy sweetie." Mac's glare shot daggers at him. The pitcher threw the ball over the plate, Mac swung and her bat connected with it. A resounding crack echoed through the field. All three outfielders ran for the ball only to watch it sail right over the fence. Mac dropped the bat as Harm, Carolyn, and Sturgis headed for home Mac did her lap of the bases. The score was now JAG 6-2. Mac jogged to home where she was congratulated. The pitcher from the Pentagon team stood still, shocked. Harm walked by him, "That's a marine for you!"

     It was bottom of the seventh inning, the bases were loaded, with Mac on third, Gunny on second, and Harriet on first. Harm was up for bat. He stepped up to the plate and took several practice swings. "Come on Harm, bring us home!" He winked before he turned his full attention to the pitcher. The pitcher lobbed the ball over the plate and Harm swung connecting with the ball. He dropped the bat as the ball went out of the park. Mac, the Gunny, and Harriet raced for home as Harm made his lap around the bases.

     In the bottom of the eighth inning the admiral struck out. By the end of the top of the ninth inning the score was 12-11. The Admiral threw the ball and the batter connected with it. The ball went high into the outfield. Bud and Harriet stopped a few feet short of each other and the ball not wanting to collide. Bud picked up the ball and threw it to Harm who was holding down third and they managed to tag him there. The next batter was up and he connected with the ball, the man on third managed to make it to home but the current batter was caught on his way to home. The game was tied as JAG was up for bat again.

     Harriet was first up to bat and she hit a single. If she were to get home they would win the game. The Gunny, a great baseball player, swung and managed a single. Harriet was now on second and Gunny was on first. Mac was up for bat once again. Harm squeezed her shoulders gently, "Come on Marine, you can do this." Mac nodded and she stepped up to plate. Mac took a deep steadying breath and waited for the ball. "Strike one!" Mac backed off and took two practice swings before stepping up to plate again. "Strike two!" Again Mac backed off and took two practice swings, the Admiral caught her eye and gave her his best glare. Mac nodded and stepped up to plate again taking a deep steadying breath. The pitched lobbed the ball over the plate and Mac swung and connected hard with the ball. The ball soared over the fence and the whole JAG team cheered. Mac dropped the bat and jogged the bases. For added measure she even slid into home plate where the rest of the JAG team was waiting for her. Harm helped her to her feet and gave her a congratulatory kiss and hug.

      Hugs and congratulations were passed around the team and then both teams shook hands. As the JAG team gathered their gear together Bud said, "Everyone is invited for a celebratory barbeque at our house tonight." The group began to split up promising they would be at Bud and Harriet's for 1600.

Again I'm very sorry for not updating sooner!! Read my note at the top for more info!! Now keep me motivated to write more…I'm in a writing mood so I'm going to go work on the next chapter in this story and in Disney Magic! I am still working out the ideas to my angst story (hopefully coming soon) called "How Do I…"! I want to start keeping my beta-reader busy again! So now after reading my chapter and listening to me which I will shut up now…Please REVIEW!!! Say it with me REVIEW!! Thanks everybody!