SUNDAY BRUNCH

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MAC'S APARTMENT

"MacKenzie," Mac said picking up the phone.

"Good morning," Harm said. "How are you?"

"Good, what's going on?" Mac asked.

"I thought maybe I would come by today." Harm said. "You realize we haven't been alone since we got back from New Jersey?"

"I know, but you can't come by today, I am having brunch with Mrs. SecNav." Mac reminded.

"I can come after brunch," Harm replied.

"That sounds wonderful," Mac stated. "I have a feeling I am going to need you later."

"I'll be over around four," Harm said.

"I hope I will be back by then," Mac groaned.

THE JEFFERSON HOTEL

Mac arrived at the Jefferson Hotel and made her way to the restaurant.  Mrs. Nelson was waiting for her and waving furiously to get her attention.  Mac took a deep breath and walked over to the table.

"I'm so glad you were able to make it," Dorothy bubbled.

"I appreciate the invitation," Mac smiled.

"You remember my friend Melinda don't you?" Dorothy asked.

"Yes, it's a pleasure to see you again." Mac said.

"This is all so exciting." Melinda stated.

"Melinda, all in good time," Dorothy said.

"What's exciting and what will happen in good time?" Mac asked.

"Your relationship with the Commander," Melinda squealed.

"What relationship?" Mac asked trying to be casual.

"Mac, I told you the other night, a woman knows these things." Dorothy said. "I know that you are attracted to Commander Rabb and he feels the same.  We are going to ensure it happens."

"I'm going to help. I feel just like Dolly Levi," Melinda said.

"With all due respect, what in the world are you talking about?" Mac asked.

"Melinda I guess we are just going to have to spell this out." Dorothy said as she picked up a folder. 

"What is that?" Mac asked.

"They are pages I collected from various relationship guides." Dorothy smiled.

"I'm very confused," Mac said taking a medicinal sip of coffee.

"It's simple.  We are going to set it up so that not only will Admiral Chegwidden and my husband approve of your relationship, but will want it to succeed." Dorothy announced.

"And I am going to help," Melinda smiled.

Mac froze, the last thing she wanted to do was insult these women. The last thing she needed was to have the wife of the Secretary of the Navy trying to play matchmaker.

"That's umm, very nice of you both to take such an interest.  However the Commander and I have a professional relationship." Mac said.

"Mac, the way you were looking at each other while dancing, that is obviously not true." Dorothy said. "You probably don't even realize everyone can see it."

Oh I realize it. Mac thought. I also realize that you ladies are going to get us court maritialed.

"Mrs. Nelson, this really isn't a good idea," Mac protested.

"Of course it is," Melinda said.

"You leave everything to us," Dorothy smiled. "I guarantee, by this summer we will be planning the wedding."

"Mrs. Nelson, I have a question.  What were you going to do if Harm was able to join us today?" Mac asked.

"Simple, we would have included our husbands and set the ground work." Dorothy replied with a big smiled.

"I really don't think this is necessary," Mac stated.

"Trust me, you let us handle everything." Dorothy smiled and clinked her glass with Melinda's.

MAC'S APARTMENT

Mac drove home with a pit in her stomach.  She and Harm were finally going in the right direction and this woman was going to out them before they were even sure if they wanted to be outed.  This was such a mess.  She dragged herself into the apartment and threw herself on the couch.  Why me? Why us? She kicked off her shoes and closed her eyes.  She started dreaming about Harm, he was in her dream, gently kissing and holding her.  She could feel his lips brushing over hers and slightly moaned.

"I should wake you up this way more often," Harm whispered.

"Mmm, it wasn't a dream." Mac said opening her eyes.

"Do you dream about me often?" Harm asked.

"Every chance I get," Mac smiled sitting up.

"How was brunch?" Harm asked.

"Don't ask," Mac said and flopped back on the couch.

"What happened?" Harm asked as he sat down and pulled her against him.

"Dorothy Nelson basically feels that we are the perfect couple.  She plans on doing everything in her power to bring us together."  Mac stated.

"I guess we gave her a head start," Harm chuckled.

"Harm this isn't funny," Mac said. "I am sure there are many regs about to be broken and probably some laws too."

"I know, but maybe she will lose interest soon enough." Harm said.

"Are you kidding? She and that Mrs. AARP friend of her's have things planned and I was afraid to ask what."  Mac sighed.

"Look at it this way, as long as no one finds out the truth, we have nothing to worry about." Harm replied.

"Well, now I know why they kept telling me why I was such a lucky woman." Mac smiled.

"I could have told you that," Harm grinned.

"Excuse me, you're lucky too." Mac said.

"Oh I know, I am very lucky," Harm replied.

"You can't stay here too long," Mac suddenly said.

"Why not, we spend time together all the time.  Everyone knows that." Harm said.

"That was before we became the project of Dorothy Nelson and Company." Mac groaned. "You realize this is all your fault."

"How is this my fault?" Harm asked.

"You turned me down in Australia," Mac said.

"Oh we are not going to get into that." Harm said.

"Fine, forget that mess you caused." Mac said. "There are countless times I wanted to talk and you never wanted to."

"Excuse me, not too long ago I wanted to talk and you ran off to the Indian Ocean." Harm said.

"What were we going to talk about? How Mic was a mistake or how you were going to juggle two women?" Mac asked.

"Well maybe some of that would have come up." Harm stated. "Wait, I would not have been juggling two women."

"What would you call?" Mac asked.

"I was more than willing to give up Renee, if it meant we had a chance." Harm advised.

"You never told me that," Mac replied.

"You never gave me the chance," Harm sighed. "You asked the question and never stayed for the answer."

"We need a plan," Mac said, changing the subject.

"I have one," Harm smiled.

Harm pulled Mac into his lap and started to kiss her.  He started to remove her blouse when Mac stopped him.

"This isn't a good idea," Mac said stopping him.

"I think it's a very good idea," Harm smiled.

Before Mac had another chance to protest, Harm had removed her clothes and started to remove his own.  He reached up and pulled the afghan that was on the back of the couch over them.  It was a tight fit on the couch but neither cared.  He laid back on the couch, pulled Mac on top of him and started running his fingers up and down her back.

"That feels good," Mac whispered.

"I know something that would feel even better," Harm replied with a wicked grin.

"What did you have in mind?" Mac asked.

In one motion Harm pushed the coffee table over and rolled them onto the floor.  He was now on top of her and just looking at her face.  He could see the hunger in her eyes and was sure it matched his own.  Starting at her lips and working his way down her body, Harm placed tender kisses in a long trail.  Mac tried to move to reciprocate, but he wouldn't let her.  He wanted her to feel the pleasure he's always felt, even when she was just smiling at him.

After a few more minutes of exploring her body, Harm shifted his weight so he and Mac could join together.  There was a familiarity and comfort between them, neither had ever experienced with another.  Their movements quickened and they were lost in their passion.  Suddenly, nothing else mattered and they were the only two people in the world.  They joined together with what could only be described as explosive.  They caught their breath and sat up leaning against the couch.

"That was good," Mac said catching her breath.

"Good? That was probably some of my best work," Harm replied.

"You know what I mean," Mac laughed.

"So what were we talking about?" Harm asked.

"I don't remember," Mac replied. "Harm, let's go to bed."

"Mac, it's only six," Harm replied. "It's too early to sleep."

"It's 6:04 and who said anything about sleeping?" Mac smiled and went to the bedroom.

Meanwhile

"How was brunch?" Nelson asked.

"Wonderful, you'll never guess who we ran into." Dorothy replied.

"Who?" Nelson asked.

"Colonel MacKenzie, we invited her to join us." Dorothy said. "She is a lovely woman."

"She's a good marine," Nelson replied. "A good lawyer too."

"Darling, she's a woman." Dorothy stated.

"Not to me, to me she is a JAG lawyer." Nelson replied.

"No wonder," Dorothy sighed.

"No wonder, what?" Nelson asked.

"No wonder such a lovely woman is still single. None of you treat her like a lady." Dorothy said.

"Dottie, what are you planning?" Nelson asked in a worried tone.