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"We bought a house," Mac said excitedly. "Now's the time for us to make it a home," said Harm picking Mac and the baby up into his arms and hugging them. They had no idea just how much fun and interesting times would come in the time they would have to turn their new house into a home.
Chapter 6: Our House, Our Home
The next day, Harm, Mac, Bella, Trish, Frank, Grandma Sarah, and the JAG family, all gathered at Mac and Harm's new house to begin moving things in and painting. "This is a perfect house for the three of you," Harriet said her voice full of happiness and excitement. "We certainly thought so. Now is the time to make it into a home," Harm said giving Mac's hand a gentle squeeze. She looked up at Harm, her eyes sparkling with emotion. Earlier in the day they'd bought new furniture and things for different rooms in the house, all which were going to be delivered later in the day. "Well let's get started painting," Mac said. She reluctantly handed Bella to grandma Sarah, with a quick kiss to her forehead. The JAG team watched the event with surprise at how much Mac had bonded with the little girl in the short time they had her.
Harm, Frank, and AJ took to painting the kitchen, while Sturgis and Bud started laying down new floor tile, while Mac and Harriet took what would be Bella's new bedroom. "What color did you decide on for Bella's room," Harriet asked. "Oh Harm and I decided on a lavendar purple with a Winne the Pooh border," Mac said her face glowing. "That's going to be so cute. So you and Harm decided together," Harriet said her voice hopeful for some kind of admission. "Yes Harriet we picked it out together. We've actually decided on everything together. It's so amazing Harriet, how much Bella has changed both of us. I mean we've always been close, but now it's like there's something else there. It's incredible," Mac said sighing as she poured some paint into the pan and picked up a roller. "Mac, I've known you and Harm for a long time, and I've always thought that you guys would maybe, you know get together romantically, does this mean maybe you guys are finally going to give it a shot," Harriet asked hopeful. Mac looked at Harriet with raised eyebrows. "I'm hoping that something might happen, but Harriet I've waited a very long time for Harm to finally get over this thing that he has that holds him back, and I'll wait for him as long as it takes," Mac said her eyes serious. Harriet looked at her friend and superior officer, then went over and hugged her tightly.
Downstairs in the kitchen, the men were speaking of similiar things. "So how are things going between you and the Colonel," AJ asked. "Mac and I are getting along better than ever. We haven't fought in so long, we're actually just happy with everything that's going on in our lives and it's all thanks to that little girl sleeping with grandma in the other room," said Harm pointing towards the living room where Harm's mother, grandmother, and Bella were. "Does this mean your thinking of finally becoming more friends with Mac? You know nothing would make your mother happier at this point," Frank said. AJ, Sturgis, and Bud turned to look at Harm to see his answer. Harm looked almost embarassed at Frank's mention of his mother wanting him and Mac to be together. "Frank it's against regulations for Mac and I to be together that way, and besides who's to say Mac even has those kinds of feeling for me," Harm said trying to focus on the yellow paint he was rolling onto the walls in the kitchen. "Harm as your Commanding officer, I can tell you right now that it wouldn't be easy, but there are always ways around the rules," AJ said staring at him. Harm turned to look at him and saw the seriousness in his eyes. "But still I mean who's to say Mac even has those kind of feelings for me," Harm trying to not convince himself as well as the others that he didn't care about Mac that way. Sturgis looked uncomfortable. Harm and the others noticed Sturgis's uneasiness. "Harm, how can you say that Mac doesn't have those kind of feelings for you? She followed you to Russia son, to find out what happened to your father. A mission that was probably a lot more dangerous than any other you've ever run into, and she followed you there and back, not once but twice. You want to tell me that a woman like only has friendly feelings for you," Frank said placing a comforting hand on Harm's shoulder. "And what about Australia," Bud said from his place on the floor. "What's this about Australia," Sturgis asked getting up from the floor.
"Mic Brumby, a man who used to work at JAG and was also Mac's fiance, asked Harm and I to come to Australia to help him solve a case that involved a man who was actually an American sailor who killed an Australian sailor. While we were down their, Mic and Harm actually broke my jaw," Bud said laughing. "You broke his jaw," Frank said with surprise. "Well, let's just say I wasn't a very big fan of Mic's," Harm said. "Even then you were fighting over the Colonel, and after the two of you went on that ferry ride, nothing was the same between you two. What exactly happened that made her except Brumby's ring," Bud asked? Harm turned to look at him with surprise as the other men in the room stopped what they were doing and turned to look at him. "You wouldn't believe it if I told you how close we even came that night and I completely steered us away from the iceberg," Harm said. "And what exactly does that mean? Now I don't normally get involved in my people's personal lives, but you two have been dancing around this for so long even I'm curious, so spill it Commander, what exactly happened that night that made her accept Brumby's ring so quickly," AJ asked?
"It started with what happened earlier that day when Bud and I were discussing the case, we saw what we thought was Mac topless on the beach with Mic. She informed me that night on the ferry that she wasn't, but she wasn't going to let me off the hook that quickly, even though I tried to change the subject. Then she asked me what bothered me more that she was at the beach with Mic or that I thought she was topless. And then I asked the enevitable question she wouldn't go topless in front of me and boy did that open a door. She asked me if that was a request," Harm said taking a deep breath. The four other men looked at him shocked. "I tried to change the subject by talking about the bridge and how they wrote eternity on it in lights on New Year's Eve, she ofcourse asked me if that's how long we were going to wait. I tried yet again to change the subject, but she wasn't letting me out of it that easy, she told me that we weren't in Washington, and ofcourse I told her that location doesn't change who we are, and we continued on until she finally got to the big question which was I still can't let go. I told her not yet, and she asked me if I was only that way with her, which I confirmed. She said she should be flattered and I told her she should," Harm said. The four men looked at him almost sympathetically. "I'm curious Commander what is it you can't let go of," AJ asked? "Yes, I'm curious as well dear," Trish asked coming in through the swinging door in the kitchen. Harm looked at his mother surprised. Almost dazed Sturgis spoke, "So that's what always kept you two apart, Diane," he stated simply. "Diane, who the hell is Diane," the Admiral asked? "She's a woman we went to Annapolis with. She was murdered," Sturgis said. "What does Diane have to do with you having a loving relationship with Mac," Trish asked truly perplexed. "Mom, I know it's been a while since you've seen a picture of Diane, but Mac has an uncanny resemblance to her. When I saw her for the first time in the rose garden it was like seeing Diane. I just didn't think I could open my heart to any woman again, especially one who looked so much like Diane," Harm said seriously. "You loved her," AJ said. "Yeah, and I guess I never realized it until it was too late. I didn't want to take that chance on love again, so ever since then I've tried not to let any woman get too close," Harm said.
"You know what, I'm going to let you guys chat, I just came to ask if anyone had a preference for lunch," Trish asked hugging her son and wiping some of the tears that came to her eyes. "Why don't you go pick up some Beltway Burgers, there Mac's favorites. I'll just take a salad Mom," Harm said. "That's fine Trish," AJ said. "Alright well I'll be back soon. And I'll pick up some more formula for Bella," Trish said casting a glance at the other men, who assured her with just a look that they would find a way to get Harm and Mac together. "That's why it didn't work out with Anne, or Jordan, or Renee, they all wanted what I couldn't give them," Harm said. "Ah, marriage. So your saying that's not what Mac wanted," Bud said from is postion next to Sturgis. "We actually discussed that one day and she said it's what she wanted someday, but I mean she never pressured me for more than what I could give her. She always seemed to, I don't know maybe I'm reading more into it," Harm said. "She's always seemed to be waiting buddy," Sturgis said. "What is it that you know Sturgis," Harm asked curious. "Let's just say that when the Colonel and I were working on that case, you know the one where I called and told you she was using visions to solve the case, after I called you, I went back to try and talk to her like you suggested. Of course she was being the way she always is, and I said she doesn't do this any better with you, and she told me that was different," Sturgis said. "You didn't start quizzing her like you did me when you first came to JAG did you," Harm said. "Not so much, but I suggested that there was a certain tension between the two of you, and she said some," Sturgis said. "Some, there's a hell of a lot more than some sexual tension between the two of them," AJ said laughing. "That's what I said Sir, and I asked her why she couldn't let it go and move on. She told me it wouldn't work and then well I can't tell you exactly what she said, but let's just say she has some very deep feelings for you," Sturgis said patting Harm on the back. There was no questioning exactly what it was Mac had said. At that moment Harriet and Mac came walking into the kitchen laughing.
They stopped when they saw their serious faces. "What's the matter, is something wrong, Harm," Mac said walking into the room concerned. "Oh no nothing's wrong, we were just discussing how much work there is to be done," Harm said smiling his fly boy grin. "Do you guys need any help? We're all done painting Bella's room with the lavendar color, we're waiting for the paint to dry so we can put up the border," Harriet said picking up on the tension that was in the room. "You two can take care of the painting that way more of us can lay down the new floor tile. Trish went to pick up something for lunch, and she also said she'd get some more formula for Bella," Frank said. "Oh good, I completely forgot we ran out this morning. What's she getting for lunch," Mac asked curiously. "Leave it to my marine to always be hungry. I told her to get your favorite," Harm said. "Aaah! Your the best fly boy," Mac said running over and hugging him tightly. The others in the room smiled brightly. Mac and Harriet picked up paint brushes and began painting while the conversation between them continued to reel through Harm's head.
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Next Chapter:
I know I promised this chapter would be the one where they share a night in their new house, but I got a little carried away with their redecorating. I promise that'll be in the next chapter along with them finishing up redecorating their new home.
Last Chapter:
"We bought a house," Mac said excitedly. "Now's the time for us to make it a home," said Harm picking Mac and the baby up into his arms and hugging them. They had no idea just how much fun and interesting times would come in the time they would have to turn their new house into a home.
Chapter 6: Our House, Our Home
The next day, Harm, Mac, Bella, Trish, Frank, Grandma Sarah, and the JAG family, all gathered at Mac and Harm's new house to begin moving things in and painting. "This is a perfect house for the three of you," Harriet said her voice full of happiness and excitement. "We certainly thought so. Now is the time to make it into a home," Harm said giving Mac's hand a gentle squeeze. She looked up at Harm, her eyes sparkling with emotion. Earlier in the day they'd bought new furniture and things for different rooms in the house, all which were going to be delivered later in the day. "Well let's get started painting," Mac said. She reluctantly handed Bella to grandma Sarah, with a quick kiss to her forehead. The JAG team watched the event with surprise at how much Mac had bonded with the little girl in the short time they had her.
Harm, Frank, and AJ took to painting the kitchen, while Sturgis and Bud started laying down new floor tile, while Mac and Harriet took what would be Bella's new bedroom. "What color did you decide on for Bella's room," Harriet asked. "Oh Harm and I decided on a lavendar purple with a Winne the Pooh border," Mac said her face glowing. "That's going to be so cute. So you and Harm decided together," Harriet said her voice hopeful for some kind of admission. "Yes Harriet we picked it out together. We've actually decided on everything together. It's so amazing Harriet, how much Bella has changed both of us. I mean we've always been close, but now it's like there's something else there. It's incredible," Mac said sighing as she poured some paint into the pan and picked up a roller. "Mac, I've known you and Harm for a long time, and I've always thought that you guys would maybe, you know get together romantically, does this mean maybe you guys are finally going to give it a shot," Harriet asked hopeful. Mac looked at Harriet with raised eyebrows. "I'm hoping that something might happen, but Harriet I've waited a very long time for Harm to finally get over this thing that he has that holds him back, and I'll wait for him as long as it takes," Mac said her eyes serious. Harriet looked at her friend and superior officer, then went over and hugged her tightly.
Downstairs in the kitchen, the men were speaking of similiar things. "So how are things going between you and the Colonel," AJ asked. "Mac and I are getting along better than ever. We haven't fought in so long, we're actually just happy with everything that's going on in our lives and it's all thanks to that little girl sleeping with grandma in the other room," said Harm pointing towards the living room where Harm's mother, grandmother, and Bella were. "Does this mean your thinking of finally becoming more friends with Mac? You know nothing would make your mother happier at this point," Frank said. AJ, Sturgis, and Bud turned to look at Harm to see his answer. Harm looked almost embarassed at Frank's mention of his mother wanting him and Mac to be together. "Frank it's against regulations for Mac and I to be together that way, and besides who's to say Mac even has those kinds of feeling for me," Harm said trying to focus on the yellow paint he was rolling onto the walls in the kitchen. "Harm as your Commanding officer, I can tell you right now that it wouldn't be easy, but there are always ways around the rules," AJ said staring at him. Harm turned to look at him and saw the seriousness in his eyes. "But still I mean who's to say Mac even has those kind of feelings for me," Harm trying to not convince himself as well as the others that he didn't care about Mac that way. Sturgis looked uncomfortable. Harm and the others noticed Sturgis's uneasiness. "Harm, how can you say that Mac doesn't have those kind of feelings for you? She followed you to Russia son, to find out what happened to your father. A mission that was probably a lot more dangerous than any other you've ever run into, and she followed you there and back, not once but twice. You want to tell me that a woman like only has friendly feelings for you," Frank said placing a comforting hand on Harm's shoulder. "And what about Australia," Bud said from his place on the floor. "What's this about Australia," Sturgis asked getting up from the floor.
"Mic Brumby, a man who used to work at JAG and was also Mac's fiance, asked Harm and I to come to Australia to help him solve a case that involved a man who was actually an American sailor who killed an Australian sailor. While we were down their, Mic and Harm actually broke my jaw," Bud said laughing. "You broke his jaw," Frank said with surprise. "Well, let's just say I wasn't a very big fan of Mic's," Harm said. "Even then you were fighting over the Colonel, and after the two of you went on that ferry ride, nothing was the same between you two. What exactly happened that made her except Brumby's ring," Bud asked? Harm turned to look at him with surprise as the other men in the room stopped what they were doing and turned to look at him. "You wouldn't believe it if I told you how close we even came that night and I completely steered us away from the iceberg," Harm said. "And what exactly does that mean? Now I don't normally get involved in my people's personal lives, but you two have been dancing around this for so long even I'm curious, so spill it Commander, what exactly happened that night that made her accept Brumby's ring so quickly," AJ asked?
"It started with what happened earlier that day when Bud and I were discussing the case, we saw what we thought was Mac topless on the beach with Mic. She informed me that night on the ferry that she wasn't, but she wasn't going to let me off the hook that quickly, even though I tried to change the subject. Then she asked me what bothered me more that she was at the beach with Mic or that I thought she was topless. And then I asked the enevitable question she wouldn't go topless in front of me and boy did that open a door. She asked me if that was a request," Harm said taking a deep breath. The four other men looked at him shocked. "I tried to change the subject by talking about the bridge and how they wrote eternity on it in lights on New Year's Eve, she ofcourse asked me if that's how long we were going to wait. I tried yet again to change the subject, but she wasn't letting me out of it that easy, she told me that we weren't in Washington, and ofcourse I told her that location doesn't change who we are, and we continued on until she finally got to the big question which was I still can't let go. I told her not yet, and she asked me if I was only that way with her, which I confirmed. She said she should be flattered and I told her she should," Harm said. The four men looked at him almost sympathetically. "I'm curious Commander what is it you can't let go of," AJ asked? "Yes, I'm curious as well dear," Trish asked coming in through the swinging door in the kitchen. Harm looked at his mother surprised. Almost dazed Sturgis spoke, "So that's what always kept you two apart, Diane," he stated simply. "Diane, who the hell is Diane," the Admiral asked? "She's a woman we went to Annapolis with. She was murdered," Sturgis said. "What does Diane have to do with you having a loving relationship with Mac," Trish asked truly perplexed. "Mom, I know it's been a while since you've seen a picture of Diane, but Mac has an uncanny resemblance to her. When I saw her for the first time in the rose garden it was like seeing Diane. I just didn't think I could open my heart to any woman again, especially one who looked so much like Diane," Harm said seriously. "You loved her," AJ said. "Yeah, and I guess I never realized it until it was too late. I didn't want to take that chance on love again, so ever since then I've tried not to let any woman get too close," Harm said.
"You know what, I'm going to let you guys chat, I just came to ask if anyone had a preference for lunch," Trish asked hugging her son and wiping some of the tears that came to her eyes. "Why don't you go pick up some Beltway Burgers, there Mac's favorites. I'll just take a salad Mom," Harm said. "That's fine Trish," AJ said. "Alright well I'll be back soon. And I'll pick up some more formula for Bella," Trish said casting a glance at the other men, who assured her with just a look that they would find a way to get Harm and Mac together. "That's why it didn't work out with Anne, or Jordan, or Renee, they all wanted what I couldn't give them," Harm said. "Ah, marriage. So your saying that's not what Mac wanted," Bud said from is postion next to Sturgis. "We actually discussed that one day and she said it's what she wanted someday, but I mean she never pressured me for more than what I could give her. She always seemed to, I don't know maybe I'm reading more into it," Harm said. "She's always seemed to be waiting buddy," Sturgis said. "What is it that you know Sturgis," Harm asked curious. "Let's just say that when the Colonel and I were working on that case, you know the one where I called and told you she was using visions to solve the case, after I called you, I went back to try and talk to her like you suggested. Of course she was being the way she always is, and I said she doesn't do this any better with you, and she told me that was different," Sturgis said. "You didn't start quizzing her like you did me when you first came to JAG did you," Harm said. "Not so much, but I suggested that there was a certain tension between the two of you, and she said some," Sturgis said. "Some, there's a hell of a lot more than some sexual tension between the two of them," AJ said laughing. "That's what I said Sir, and I asked her why she couldn't let it go and move on. She told me it wouldn't work and then well I can't tell you exactly what she said, but let's just say she has some very deep feelings for you," Sturgis said patting Harm on the back. There was no questioning exactly what it was Mac had said. At that moment Harriet and Mac came walking into the kitchen laughing.
They stopped when they saw their serious faces. "What's the matter, is something wrong, Harm," Mac said walking into the room concerned. "Oh no nothing's wrong, we were just discussing how much work there is to be done," Harm said smiling his fly boy grin. "Do you guys need any help? We're all done painting Bella's room with the lavendar color, we're waiting for the paint to dry so we can put up the border," Harriet said picking up on the tension that was in the room. "You two can take care of the painting that way more of us can lay down the new floor tile. Trish went to pick up something for lunch, and she also said she'd get some more formula for Bella," Frank said. "Oh good, I completely forgot we ran out this morning. What's she getting for lunch," Mac asked curiously. "Leave it to my marine to always be hungry. I told her to get your favorite," Harm said. "Aaah! Your the best fly boy," Mac said running over and hugging him tightly. The others in the room smiled brightly. Mac and Harriet picked up paint brushes and began painting while the conversation between them continued to reel through Harm's head.
Feedback is appreciated!!!
Next Chapter:
I know I promised this chapter would be the one where they share a night in their new house, but I got a little carried away with their redecorating. I promise that'll be in the next chapter along with them finishing up redecorating their new home.