Title: 'What's Meant To Be Will Be'
Author: Navyninjagirl (navyninjagirl@hotmail.com)
Rating: PG 13
Summary: Two pregnant women, one great love and a journey that will change
their lives forever.
Disclaimer: I'm only doing this for fun; I don't own jag or any of the
characters and have no claim to the show or anything. I'm making no profit
from this either. So please don't sue me!
Authors Notes: This story takes place after 'Adrift 2' but with some
changes. Mac called off the wedding for good once she heard of Harms crash,
Renee's father never died and the scene at the airport didn't happen.
Sturgis is at JAG and Mac never went TAD. Some JAG episodes may be referred
to but not many (considering I only watching a couple of episodes before
this is set) Sorry if some of the details are wrong, please feel free to
correct me.
The dates I use are probably wrong but I'm working on the fact that the
wedding was planned for mid May and that the engagement party was in March
sometime. (Please just work with me for the sake of the fic!)
This is the final part, hope you like it, all my Thankyou's and notes are at the bottom .... Enjoy!
From Part 19
"How's the groom going?"
"Fine he's just about ready."
"Okay, look I have to get going, I need to go and pick up Mrs Rabb and little Rose so, I'll meet you all there. Whish him luck for me."
"Okay Admiral I will."
The Admiral turned around and left, Sturgis' shut the door behind him. "Harm!" he bellowed. "We need to get going."
"Okay" Harm, walked out of the bathroom adjusting his collar "Right, lets go."
To Be Continued.
What's Meant To Be 20 (final)
HARM AND MAC'S APARTMENT Just before the wedding.
The limousine rolled to a stop, Harriet and Chloe who wore gorgeous pale gold satin dresses climbed out, followed by Trish who walked over quickly to take her seat before the ceremony started. AJ walked up to the door of the white limousine awaiting Mac who was about to step out.
The setting was picture perfect, there were white chairs set out in 4 rows, a red piece of material marked the aisle that Mac was to walk down, once she had progressed down the aisle she would arrive at an arch where Harm would be waiting for her. Each side of the arch there was a large vase, which contained a sea of red and white roses.
Harm stood under the arch, he was gazing down the aisle filled with nervous excitement. He could see AJ standing next the white limousine that Mac had arrived in, and their friends and family were seated in rows of white chairs.
Soft music began to play in the back round and Mac stepped out of the limousine. AJ linked his arms with hers and the stood for a minute as Harriet and Chloe started down the aisle. Once they had arrived at the front Mac and AJ started walking slowly. Mac was beaming; all the people that mattered to her were here today witnessing her and Harm marriage. This is the way it should be, for today there had been no thoughts about her past, all the horrible things she had been through in her life weren't creeping their way into her mind, instead she was thinking of her future.
Harm's eyes were fixed on the goddess that was walking toward him, no he was not talking about his commanding officer but the woman that he loved, the only woman that he had ever truly loved that was walking down toward him in the most amazing dress he'd ever seen. As she neared him, he could see that she was as happy as he was, this was how life should be, he thought.
Mac and AJ arrived at the arch; Her eyes fixed on Harms as he gave her one of his flyboy grins that made her knees go weak.
"Here you go Harm, take good care of her." AJ untangled his arm from Mac's
Mac gave him a quick kiss on the cheek "Thankyou Sir"
Harm clasped Mac's hands in his own "I love you" he whispered
"I love you too," she mouthed
Chaplain Tuner was doing the ceremony he talked for a little while about how he came to meet Mac, and about Harms rather colorful time at Annapolis.
"Does any person hear know of any reason why these two should not be joined in marriage?"
Mac peered over at Harriet who had turned around to survey the crowd of people before them; she was glaring around almost daring someone to say something.
Mac leaned into Harm "I don't think anyone would want to say anything, Harriet looks like she would kill them."
Harm chuckled "I could have told you that."
"Right then we shall continue." Chaplain Turner says, "I believe you have both written your own vows, Mac would you like to go first."
"Yes." Mac took a deep breath, she had the words memorized in her head but now it was a matter of getting her mouth to work and get them out.
"Harm, from the moment I met you, I knew you were something special. You were cocky, arrogant and self confident, and you were in the navy." The quests laughed and Mac continued "But despite your appearance I soon found out you were much different, you are the kindest, most honorable man I have ever met and you always put other people's needs before your own. You have been there for me through some of the hardest times in my life and you've helped me deal with my past, which meant more to me than I can ever say. To me you were the only family I had along with everyone here today. Harm, you are the only person I have ever imagined starting a family with, you are the only person I've imagined growing old with. I love you Harmon Rabb Jr, in you I see everything I want and everything I'll ever need and I hope you'll take me to be your wife." Mac finished with her eyes filled with unshed tears.
"Sarah, you have no idea how long I have dreamed about this day, the first time we met, I saw a ghost of my past, I soon realised that I was wrong, it was infact you I saw in that ghost long before we met. For years I have known you are the only woman I will ever truly love, and the only person who can make me happy, I always wanted to put your happiness first, even if it meant loosing you, what I was really doing was hiding behind that because I was too scared to show how I really felt. I love you Sarah Mackenzie and I would be honored if you would become my wife, even if you are a Marine." This time Harm's eyes were filled with unshed tears as he smiled at Mac.
"May I have the rings please?"
Bud pulled the rings out of his pocket and handed them to chaplain Turner. Chaplain Turner held them out, Harm and Mac each the one that was meant for other.
"Do you Sarah MacKenzie Jr take Harmon Rabb to be your husband?"
"I do" she slipped the white gold band onto his finger, letting her hand linger on his.
"Do you Harmon Rabb Jr take Sarah MacKenzie to be your wife?"
"I do" He picked up her hand, he slipped the ring on half way, then whispered, "I'm ready to let go." And pushed it all the way on.
These 5 words opened the gate and the tears flowed freely down her face. Harm wiped them away tenderly, the barely heard the words that chaplain Turner was saying until he got to the part of
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, Harm you may kiss the bride."
At that moment Rose could be heard goo-ing and gar-ing in the small crowd of guests
"I think we have her approval." He leaned down and embraced Mac in a passionate kiss, neither of them wanted it to end but soon the need for oxygen became to great and they reluctantly pulled apart.
They took their first steps as husband and wife over to their daughter who was bouncing up and down on her great grandmothers lap.
Mac picked up Rose "Hey baby, you were a good little girl weren't you, yes you were."
Harm was looking at his wife and daughter with amusement "You know Mac, it's going to be hilarious if she dribbles all over you in that dress."
"You can come and help me clean up if that happens sailor" her eyes twinkled
"With pleasure." He gave her one of his flyboy grins that made her knees go weak.
"If I may interrupt, I believe your chariot awaits." The Admiral had come up behind them
"Thankyou Sir, and Thankyou for everything it meant so much to me that you were the one to give me away."
"It was a very special moment for me too Mac, now go and enjoy yourselves, there is a surprise in the limo waiting for you."
"We will, and you must thank you friend who made this event possible if we do not get a chance."
"I think he already knows."
"Why.. How."
"Let's just say, he thought the service was lovely. I'll see you at the reception" With that AJ walked away, leaving the newly wed couple to contemplate his parting words.
"I didn't see anyone here I didn't know."
"Me either, oh well. Let's go Ninjagirl, I want to find out what that surprise is!"
"Ohhh I forgot about that."
They were showered with confetti as they made there was to the limousine. They got in and found a white envelope addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Rabb on the seat, accompanied by chilled Champaign and two sparkling glasses.
"Would you like to do the honours Mrs. Rabb?" Harm held out he envelope for her to take.
"Why Thankyou Mr. Rabb"
Mac opened the envelope and found a letter she read it out to Harm.
Harm & Mac,
Congratulations on your marriage, (Finally) on top of the TV you will find a box in it contains your surprise. Hope you enjoy it, and don't worry everything that comes into mind has been taken care of. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day; it is certainly one of the happiest the JAG team has witnessed.
From AJ, and the rest of the JAG staff.
Mac finished reading, she placed the letter back in it's envelope. "I wonder what it is?"
"I don't know, it could be anything."
"Well don't just sit there, get the box!"
"Okay, okay, calm down I'm getting it." Harm leaned forward and picked up the rectangle mahogany box.
"Open it!"
Harm lifted the lid to reveal it's contents. "Mac they're plane tickets!"
"Thought you had the honeymoon planned?"
"I did!" Harm looked quizzically at her "Were are they for?" he said to Mac who was now looking closely at them
"They're for 2 weeks in Italy!"
"What! How. what."
"Here look there's another letter."
This time it was harm who read it out.
You have obviously found your little surprise, I know your wondering why you have two return tickets to Italy? Well Harm I know you have a honeymoon booked (I even know where to but I'll leave that up to you to tell Mac) and you are still going on that. Have a look at the dates marked on the plane tickets.
Mac pulled out the tickets "20th August till 3rd September!"
. I have arranged 25 days leave for you both from today, so no need to worry about that. All of us here at JAG wanted to do something special for you, and as I won the pool as to when you would get it together I put all the money into this. Hope you enjoy the time away, Harm your mother and Frank are happy to have Rose for the whole 3 weeks but there is also arrangements made if you would like to take her to Italy.
All our love The JAG staff.
"OMG Harm! We have 2 weeks in Italy! And by the way where are we going?"
"Oh the Bahamas."
"Oh Harm that's fantastic!" Mac leaned over and kissed him tenderly.
"La vita e' bella"
"I didn't know you spoke Italian."
"Only a little."
"Ho un altro sorpresa mia principessa. Ho compri una casa grande!"
"Harm! You speak Italian"
"Not a lot, but I can put basic sentences together."
"Well I can't what did you say?"
"I have a surprise for you my princess. I have bought you a big house!"
Mac screamed with joy, "Harm. when. how."
"Frank lent me the money, I knew our apartment was too small but I wanted to surprise you so I bought you a house."
"Harm! You shouldn't have. lucky we are only renting our apartment."
"Don't worry, we can move whenever you're ready. But now I have a beautiful wife and daughter and a house of our own, everything I have ever wanted."
"Does it have a white picket fence?"
"No but if that's what you want, I give it too you."
"No, I think a marine green picket fence would be much nicer!"
RECEPTION 2 hours later
After numerous conversations with friend and family they were finally alone, granted it was on the dance floor swaying to the slow beat of the music, but still they were alone.
Harm held her close as if he was afraid that he would loose her, not anymore she thought. They swayed gently to the music, oblivious to the people watching from the tables.
"Mmmm Harm, say something in Italian again, it sounds so beautiful."
"Tu sei mia moglie, (io amore tu) per eternita', prometo."
"Okay, now translate it."
"You are my wife, I love you for eternity, I promise."
"(Io amore tu) Harm"
The End!!!
**************
A/N: yah I have finally finished!, not that I didn't enjoy writing it, I loved it but all good things come to an end right. Sorry I wanted to get this out on the 12th but it was my b'day and I had heaps of phone calls. Sorry if my Italian is shocking, I have only done the basics for 4 years we don't seem to be moving on, so anyway forgive me. Is there any Italians on this list? I love learning it, it is such a beautiful language, and as soon as I finish school I'm off to Italy, (well when I get enough money) I got inspired to put it in the last part of this story because before this i was doing my Italian homework (must go finish that) so yeah.
Okay that's enough babbling from me, hope you all enjoyed the story, maybe I'll write another one someday, this time it will be shorter though, this one was only supposed to go for like 5 chapters but I got a bit carried away! Please review and tell me what you thought of the finished product, and Thankyou to all those who reviewed before it has been a great help.
Yah JAG is on here in Oz 2nite. YIPEE
Carlz.
This is the final part, hope you like it, all my Thankyou's and notes are at the bottom .... Enjoy!
From Part 19
"How's the groom going?"
"Fine he's just about ready."
"Okay, look I have to get going, I need to go and pick up Mrs Rabb and little Rose so, I'll meet you all there. Whish him luck for me."
"Okay Admiral I will."
The Admiral turned around and left, Sturgis' shut the door behind him. "Harm!" he bellowed. "We need to get going."
"Okay" Harm, walked out of the bathroom adjusting his collar "Right, lets go."
To Be Continued.
What's Meant To Be 20 (final)
HARM AND MAC'S APARTMENT Just before the wedding.
The limousine rolled to a stop, Harriet and Chloe who wore gorgeous pale gold satin dresses climbed out, followed by Trish who walked over quickly to take her seat before the ceremony started. AJ walked up to the door of the white limousine awaiting Mac who was about to step out.
The setting was picture perfect, there were white chairs set out in 4 rows, a red piece of material marked the aisle that Mac was to walk down, once she had progressed down the aisle she would arrive at an arch where Harm would be waiting for her. Each side of the arch there was a large vase, which contained a sea of red and white roses.
Harm stood under the arch, he was gazing down the aisle filled with nervous excitement. He could see AJ standing next the white limousine that Mac had arrived in, and their friends and family were seated in rows of white chairs.
Soft music began to play in the back round and Mac stepped out of the limousine. AJ linked his arms with hers and the stood for a minute as Harriet and Chloe started down the aisle. Once they had arrived at the front Mac and AJ started walking slowly. Mac was beaming; all the people that mattered to her were here today witnessing her and Harm marriage. This is the way it should be, for today there had been no thoughts about her past, all the horrible things she had been through in her life weren't creeping their way into her mind, instead she was thinking of her future.
Harm's eyes were fixed on the goddess that was walking toward him, no he was not talking about his commanding officer but the woman that he loved, the only woman that he had ever truly loved that was walking down toward him in the most amazing dress he'd ever seen. As she neared him, he could see that she was as happy as he was, this was how life should be, he thought.
Mac and AJ arrived at the arch; Her eyes fixed on Harms as he gave her one of his flyboy grins that made her knees go weak.
"Here you go Harm, take good care of her." AJ untangled his arm from Mac's
Mac gave him a quick kiss on the cheek "Thankyou Sir"
Harm clasped Mac's hands in his own "I love you" he whispered
"I love you too," she mouthed
Chaplain Tuner was doing the ceremony he talked for a little while about how he came to meet Mac, and about Harms rather colorful time at Annapolis.
"Does any person hear know of any reason why these two should not be joined in marriage?"
Mac peered over at Harriet who had turned around to survey the crowd of people before them; she was glaring around almost daring someone to say something.
Mac leaned into Harm "I don't think anyone would want to say anything, Harriet looks like she would kill them."
Harm chuckled "I could have told you that."
"Right then we shall continue." Chaplain Turner says, "I believe you have both written your own vows, Mac would you like to go first."
"Yes." Mac took a deep breath, she had the words memorized in her head but now it was a matter of getting her mouth to work and get them out.
"Harm, from the moment I met you, I knew you were something special. You were cocky, arrogant and self confident, and you were in the navy." The quests laughed and Mac continued "But despite your appearance I soon found out you were much different, you are the kindest, most honorable man I have ever met and you always put other people's needs before your own. You have been there for me through some of the hardest times in my life and you've helped me deal with my past, which meant more to me than I can ever say. To me you were the only family I had along with everyone here today. Harm, you are the only person I have ever imagined starting a family with, you are the only person I've imagined growing old with. I love you Harmon Rabb Jr, in you I see everything I want and everything I'll ever need and I hope you'll take me to be your wife." Mac finished with her eyes filled with unshed tears.
"Sarah, you have no idea how long I have dreamed about this day, the first time we met, I saw a ghost of my past, I soon realised that I was wrong, it was infact you I saw in that ghost long before we met. For years I have known you are the only woman I will ever truly love, and the only person who can make me happy, I always wanted to put your happiness first, even if it meant loosing you, what I was really doing was hiding behind that because I was too scared to show how I really felt. I love you Sarah Mackenzie and I would be honored if you would become my wife, even if you are a Marine." This time Harm's eyes were filled with unshed tears as he smiled at Mac.
"May I have the rings please?"
Bud pulled the rings out of his pocket and handed them to chaplain Turner. Chaplain Turner held them out, Harm and Mac each the one that was meant for other.
"Do you Sarah MacKenzie Jr take Harmon Rabb to be your husband?"
"I do" she slipped the white gold band onto his finger, letting her hand linger on his.
"Do you Harmon Rabb Jr take Sarah MacKenzie to be your wife?"
"I do" He picked up her hand, he slipped the ring on half way, then whispered, "I'm ready to let go." And pushed it all the way on.
These 5 words opened the gate and the tears flowed freely down her face. Harm wiped them away tenderly, the barely heard the words that chaplain Turner was saying until he got to the part of
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, Harm you may kiss the bride."
At that moment Rose could be heard goo-ing and gar-ing in the small crowd of guests
"I think we have her approval." He leaned down and embraced Mac in a passionate kiss, neither of them wanted it to end but soon the need for oxygen became to great and they reluctantly pulled apart.
They took their first steps as husband and wife over to their daughter who was bouncing up and down on her great grandmothers lap.
Mac picked up Rose "Hey baby, you were a good little girl weren't you, yes you were."
Harm was looking at his wife and daughter with amusement "You know Mac, it's going to be hilarious if she dribbles all over you in that dress."
"You can come and help me clean up if that happens sailor" her eyes twinkled
"With pleasure." He gave her one of his flyboy grins that made her knees go weak.
"If I may interrupt, I believe your chariot awaits." The Admiral had come up behind them
"Thankyou Sir, and Thankyou for everything it meant so much to me that you were the one to give me away."
"It was a very special moment for me too Mac, now go and enjoy yourselves, there is a surprise in the limo waiting for you."
"We will, and you must thank you friend who made this event possible if we do not get a chance."
"I think he already knows."
"Why.. How."
"Let's just say, he thought the service was lovely. I'll see you at the reception" With that AJ walked away, leaving the newly wed couple to contemplate his parting words.
"I didn't see anyone here I didn't know."
"Me either, oh well. Let's go Ninjagirl, I want to find out what that surprise is!"
"Ohhh I forgot about that."
They were showered with confetti as they made there was to the limousine. They got in and found a white envelope addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Rabb on the seat, accompanied by chilled Champaign and two sparkling glasses.
"Would you like to do the honours Mrs. Rabb?" Harm held out he envelope for her to take.
"Why Thankyou Mr. Rabb"
Mac opened the envelope and found a letter she read it out to Harm.
Harm & Mac,
Congratulations on your marriage, (Finally) on top of the TV you will find a box in it contains your surprise. Hope you enjoy it, and don't worry everything that comes into mind has been taken care of. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day; it is certainly one of the happiest the JAG team has witnessed.
From AJ, and the rest of the JAG staff.
Mac finished reading, she placed the letter back in it's envelope. "I wonder what it is?"
"I don't know, it could be anything."
"Well don't just sit there, get the box!"
"Okay, okay, calm down I'm getting it." Harm leaned forward and picked up the rectangle mahogany box.
"Open it!"
Harm lifted the lid to reveal it's contents. "Mac they're plane tickets!"
"Thought you had the honeymoon planned?"
"I did!" Harm looked quizzically at her "Were are they for?" he said to Mac who was now looking closely at them
"They're for 2 weeks in Italy!"
"What! How. what."
"Here look there's another letter."
This time it was harm who read it out.
You have obviously found your little surprise, I know your wondering why you have two return tickets to Italy? Well Harm I know you have a honeymoon booked (I even know where to but I'll leave that up to you to tell Mac) and you are still going on that. Have a look at the dates marked on the plane tickets.
Mac pulled out the tickets "20th August till 3rd September!"
. I have arranged 25 days leave for you both from today, so no need to worry about that. All of us here at JAG wanted to do something special for you, and as I won the pool as to when you would get it together I put all the money into this. Hope you enjoy the time away, Harm your mother and Frank are happy to have Rose for the whole 3 weeks but there is also arrangements made if you would like to take her to Italy.
All our love The JAG staff.
"OMG Harm! We have 2 weeks in Italy! And by the way where are we going?"
"Oh the Bahamas."
"Oh Harm that's fantastic!" Mac leaned over and kissed him tenderly.
"La vita e' bella"
"I didn't know you spoke Italian."
"Only a little."
"Ho un altro sorpresa mia principessa. Ho compri una casa grande!"
"Harm! You speak Italian"
"Not a lot, but I can put basic sentences together."
"Well I can't what did you say?"
"I have a surprise for you my princess. I have bought you a big house!"
Mac screamed with joy, "Harm. when. how."
"Frank lent me the money, I knew our apartment was too small but I wanted to surprise you so I bought you a house."
"Harm! You shouldn't have. lucky we are only renting our apartment."
"Don't worry, we can move whenever you're ready. But now I have a beautiful wife and daughter and a house of our own, everything I have ever wanted."
"Does it have a white picket fence?"
"No but if that's what you want, I give it too you."
"No, I think a marine green picket fence would be much nicer!"
RECEPTION 2 hours later
After numerous conversations with friend and family they were finally alone, granted it was on the dance floor swaying to the slow beat of the music, but still they were alone.
Harm held her close as if he was afraid that he would loose her, not anymore she thought. They swayed gently to the music, oblivious to the people watching from the tables.
"Mmmm Harm, say something in Italian again, it sounds so beautiful."
"Tu sei mia moglie, (io amore tu) per eternita', prometo."
"Okay, now translate it."
"You are my wife, I love you for eternity, I promise."
"(Io amore tu) Harm"
The End!!!
**************
A/N: yah I have finally finished!, not that I didn't enjoy writing it, I loved it but all good things come to an end right. Sorry I wanted to get this out on the 12th but it was my b'day and I had heaps of phone calls. Sorry if my Italian is shocking, I have only done the basics for 4 years we don't seem to be moving on, so anyway forgive me. Is there any Italians on this list? I love learning it, it is such a beautiful language, and as soon as I finish school I'm off to Italy, (well when I get enough money) I got inspired to put it in the last part of this story because before this i was doing my Italian homework (must go finish that) so yeah.
Okay that's enough babbling from me, hope you all enjoyed the story, maybe I'll write another one someday, this time it will be shorter though, this one was only supposed to go for like 5 chapters but I got a bit carried away! Please review and tell me what you thought of the finished product, and Thankyou to all those who reviewed before it has been a great help.
Yah JAG is on here in Oz 2nite. YIPEE
Carlz.