1600
Harm's apartment
North of Union Station
Harm sat on his couch staring at the ceiling. He had lost a case today to Mac. It wasn't like he hasn't lost to her before, he just thought he had this one in the bag. Instead his client got a dishonorable discharge and 2 years in Leavenworth. Harm walked to the corner of his bedroom and picked up his guitar. He hadn't played in awhile so he practiced before he started strumming the chords to Edwin McCain's 'I'll Be'. Silently he sung the words. His voice floated through the apartment and into the hallway as his voice rose.
The strands in your eyes
That color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds through mountain thrust towards the sky
Never reveling their depth
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
Harm finished the song and set his guitar down. He had so many thought swimming through his head. A lot of thoughts, but only one person. Mac! He couldn't shake her image from his head. " God Mac, why the hell can't I stop thinking about you. I love you so much. Why can't I just tell you that to your face? You know what, I am putting an end to all this torture. Maybe, if I get away for awhile I can get you out of my head." With that Harm picked up the phone and hit speed dial.
" Hello?" a woman's voice said on the other end of the line.
" Meredith, I'm sorry am I interuppting anything?"
" Harm? No. You need to talk to AJ?"
" Yes please."
" Chegwidden." AJ said as he took the phone from Meredith.
" Sir, It's Commander Rabb. Can I have a weeks leave? I need to sort a few things out in my life."
" Can I ask where you will be in case I need you?" AJ asked concerned. He knew what this was about.
" I'll be at my grandmother's in Pennsylvania. Sir, please don't tell the Colonel."
" Okay Harm. Have fun and expect a lot of work when you get back."
" Thank you sir." said Harm as he hung up and headed to his room to pack. After about 20 minutes Harm was heading down the stairs for his SUV.
2200
Grandma Rabb's house
Bethesda PA
Harm pulled into the driveway. His grandmother was waiting outside like she always does. He pulled upto the garage, turned the engine off, and got out to get his bags and greet his grandmother.
" Harm, it is so good to see you." said Grandma Rabb as she wrapped her arms around her grandson.
" Hey grandma. I missed you," Harm said as he hugged her and kissed his grandmother's cheek.
" Let's get inside, get some cocoa, and head to bed. It is getting late."
Harm and his grandmother went inside and into the kitchen. Harm sat down as grandma put the hot water on and put cocoa into 2 mugs. Grandma set the cup in front of Harm and sat down herself blowing on her cocoa. " So, Harm how is everything?" Grandma asked as she took his hand in hers. Harm squeezed her hand lightly and replied, " Well, Grandma Jag is great. My personal like stinks. I mean, I am deeply in love with someone, but I just can't tell her and I have no idea why." Grandma looked at her grandson and smiled. " It is Mac isn't it." " Yeah grandma." Grandma took a sip of her cocoa before continuing, " Harm I hear you talk about Sarah all the time. I know you love her. You guys are best friends and have been through so much together. You have saved her life and she has saved yours. You just need to get in touch with yourself and work through the problems within. Then you can declare you love for her. I shouldn't have to remind you that I am not getting any younger and I would like grandchildren to spoil before I pass." Harm looked at his grandmother and smiled. He knew she was right. There were deeper issues that he had to deal with before he could be with Mac. " Grams, I am going to go to bed. It was a long drive. I love you and I'll see you in the morning." With that Harm kissed his grandmother's forehead and headed for his room.
0800
JAG headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Mac walked into the busy bullpen and immediatley started searching for Harm. She had called him last night a number of times but he wasn't picking up. Every time she called his cell phone it said out of calling range. She was worried about him. He always answered his cell phone. After dropping her briefcase and cover off in her office she made a beeline for the admiral's office. Just as she was stepping into the outer office she bumped into Tiner. " Tiner I need to see the admiral." " Yes, ma'am."
Mac walked into the admiral's office and sat in a chair in front of his desk. "Before you even ask Mac. Yes I know where Harm is. He will be gone for a week. And no I won't tell you. He asked me not to and I will respect him for it. All I will tell you is that he is somewhere, with a woman he loves very dearly." With that he looked up at a stunned Mac. " Ok sir. Thank you." She got up, saluted AJ, and headed for her office.
0900
Grandma Rabb's house
Harm was woken up by the smell of fresh coffee and bacon cooking on the stove. He came up behind his grandmother and kissed the top of her head before getting coffee and sitting at the table with the paper." Good morning Harm," said Grandma as she put a plate of food in front of Harm. " Morning." Harm said through a mouthful of food. His grandmother looked at him and laughed before starting on her own breakfast. After the breakfast dishes were washed, dryed , and put away Harm went out side and sat on the porch to think about some things. After about 3 hours Grandma came out with the phone in her hand.
" Harm there is someone on the phone for you." she said as she handed him the phone.
" Hello? Sir is that you?"
"No Harm it isn't. It's Mac."
" Mac. How did you know where I was?" asked Harm shocked to her Mac on the phone. Harm's grandmother sat on the porch and watched her grandson.
" Well, I asked the admiral where you were and he wouldn't tell me. All he said is you are visiting a woman you love deerly. I know you arent seeing anyone and I called your mother already. So I went to your apartment and got your grandma's number and address. So here I am talking to you" she said with a snicker.
" Mac, only you would be that clever" Harm said with a smile.She could always make him smile.
Grandma watched him and noticed how 2 minutes of talking with Mac cheered him up so much. This woman must have a death grip hold on his heart. That was it. If Harm wasn't going to act she would. Grandma grabbed the phone out of Harm's hand and started talking to Mac.
" Mac honey. This is Harm's grandmother. Do you have my address? You do good. Get in your car and come up here. Don't worry about work. I will call AJ and tell him you aren't going to be there. Okay thank you for the number and we'll see you in 4 hours. Bye." Before Harm could respond Grandma was dialing the number Mac gave him.
" Jag headquarters." Tiner said on the other end.
" Young man, may I speak to Admiral A.J Chegwidden. This is Commander Harmon Rabb's grandmother." said grandma cooly.
" Yes ma'am." said Tiner after beeping AJ and asking permission.
" Ah, Mrs. Rabb how can I help you.What kind of trouble is Harm in now?" AJ said calmly.
" AJ, I just wanted to let you know Mac won't be in work for a couple days. She is coming up here. Actually she is on her way. I am going to help with the saga that is Harm and Mac. Is that ok?" asked Grandma
" Of course. Any help we can get with that is greatly appreciated." Aj said before he hung up.
" Well Harm, Mac is on her way here. You better work through those issues quickly." with that Grandma left Harm so he could think in peace....................
Harm's apartment
North of Union Station
Harm sat on his couch staring at the ceiling. He had lost a case today to Mac. It wasn't like he hasn't lost to her before, he just thought he had this one in the bag. Instead his client got a dishonorable discharge and 2 years in Leavenworth. Harm walked to the corner of his bedroom and picked up his guitar. He hadn't played in awhile so he practiced before he started strumming the chords to Edwin McCain's 'I'll Be'. Silently he sung the words. His voice floated through the apartment and into the hallway as his voice rose.
The strands in your eyes
That color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds through mountain thrust towards the sky
Never reveling their depth
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be love suicide
I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
Harm finished the song and set his guitar down. He had so many thought swimming through his head. A lot of thoughts, but only one person. Mac! He couldn't shake her image from his head. " God Mac, why the hell can't I stop thinking about you. I love you so much. Why can't I just tell you that to your face? You know what, I am putting an end to all this torture. Maybe, if I get away for awhile I can get you out of my head." With that Harm picked up the phone and hit speed dial.
" Hello?" a woman's voice said on the other end of the line.
" Meredith, I'm sorry am I interuppting anything?"
" Harm? No. You need to talk to AJ?"
" Yes please."
" Chegwidden." AJ said as he took the phone from Meredith.
" Sir, It's Commander Rabb. Can I have a weeks leave? I need to sort a few things out in my life."
" Can I ask where you will be in case I need you?" AJ asked concerned. He knew what this was about.
" I'll be at my grandmother's in Pennsylvania. Sir, please don't tell the Colonel."
" Okay Harm. Have fun and expect a lot of work when you get back."
" Thank you sir." said Harm as he hung up and headed to his room to pack. After about 20 minutes Harm was heading down the stairs for his SUV.
2200
Grandma Rabb's house
Bethesda PA
Harm pulled into the driveway. His grandmother was waiting outside like she always does. He pulled upto the garage, turned the engine off, and got out to get his bags and greet his grandmother.
" Harm, it is so good to see you." said Grandma Rabb as she wrapped her arms around her grandson.
" Hey grandma. I missed you," Harm said as he hugged her and kissed his grandmother's cheek.
" Let's get inside, get some cocoa, and head to bed. It is getting late."
Harm and his grandmother went inside and into the kitchen. Harm sat down as grandma put the hot water on and put cocoa into 2 mugs. Grandma set the cup in front of Harm and sat down herself blowing on her cocoa. " So, Harm how is everything?" Grandma asked as she took his hand in hers. Harm squeezed her hand lightly and replied, " Well, Grandma Jag is great. My personal like stinks. I mean, I am deeply in love with someone, but I just can't tell her and I have no idea why." Grandma looked at her grandson and smiled. " It is Mac isn't it." " Yeah grandma." Grandma took a sip of her cocoa before continuing, " Harm I hear you talk about Sarah all the time. I know you love her. You guys are best friends and have been through so much together. You have saved her life and she has saved yours. You just need to get in touch with yourself and work through the problems within. Then you can declare you love for her. I shouldn't have to remind you that I am not getting any younger and I would like grandchildren to spoil before I pass." Harm looked at his grandmother and smiled. He knew she was right. There were deeper issues that he had to deal with before he could be with Mac. " Grams, I am going to go to bed. It was a long drive. I love you and I'll see you in the morning." With that Harm kissed his grandmother's forehead and headed for his room.
0800
JAG headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Mac walked into the busy bullpen and immediatley started searching for Harm. She had called him last night a number of times but he wasn't picking up. Every time she called his cell phone it said out of calling range. She was worried about him. He always answered his cell phone. After dropping her briefcase and cover off in her office she made a beeline for the admiral's office. Just as she was stepping into the outer office she bumped into Tiner. " Tiner I need to see the admiral." " Yes, ma'am."
Mac walked into the admiral's office and sat in a chair in front of his desk. "Before you even ask Mac. Yes I know where Harm is. He will be gone for a week. And no I won't tell you. He asked me not to and I will respect him for it. All I will tell you is that he is somewhere, with a woman he loves very dearly." With that he looked up at a stunned Mac. " Ok sir. Thank you." She got up, saluted AJ, and headed for her office.
0900
Grandma Rabb's house
Harm was woken up by the smell of fresh coffee and bacon cooking on the stove. He came up behind his grandmother and kissed the top of her head before getting coffee and sitting at the table with the paper." Good morning Harm," said Grandma as she put a plate of food in front of Harm. " Morning." Harm said through a mouthful of food. His grandmother looked at him and laughed before starting on her own breakfast. After the breakfast dishes were washed, dryed , and put away Harm went out side and sat on the porch to think about some things. After about 3 hours Grandma came out with the phone in her hand.
" Harm there is someone on the phone for you." she said as she handed him the phone.
" Hello? Sir is that you?"
"No Harm it isn't. It's Mac."
" Mac. How did you know where I was?" asked Harm shocked to her Mac on the phone. Harm's grandmother sat on the porch and watched her grandson.
" Well, I asked the admiral where you were and he wouldn't tell me. All he said is you are visiting a woman you love deerly. I know you arent seeing anyone and I called your mother already. So I went to your apartment and got your grandma's number and address. So here I am talking to you" she said with a snicker.
" Mac, only you would be that clever" Harm said with a smile.She could always make him smile.
Grandma watched him and noticed how 2 minutes of talking with Mac cheered him up so much. This woman must have a death grip hold on his heart. That was it. If Harm wasn't going to act she would. Grandma grabbed the phone out of Harm's hand and started talking to Mac.
" Mac honey. This is Harm's grandmother. Do you have my address? You do good. Get in your car and come up here. Don't worry about work. I will call AJ and tell him you aren't going to be there. Okay thank you for the number and we'll see you in 4 hours. Bye." Before Harm could respond Grandma was dialing the number Mac gave him.
" Jag headquarters." Tiner said on the other end.
" Young man, may I speak to Admiral A.J Chegwidden. This is Commander Harmon Rabb's grandmother." said grandma cooly.
" Yes ma'am." said Tiner after beeping AJ and asking permission.
" Ah, Mrs. Rabb how can I help you.What kind of trouble is Harm in now?" AJ said calmly.
" AJ, I just wanted to let you know Mac won't be in work for a couple days. She is coming up here. Actually she is on her way. I am going to help with the saga that is Harm and Mac. Is that ok?" asked Grandma
" Of course. Any help we can get with that is greatly appreciated." Aj said before he hung up.
" Well Harm, Mac is on her way here. You better work through those issues quickly." with that Grandma left Harm so he could think in peace....................
