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"Mac, don't take this the wrong way, but shut up," Harm said. He walked over to her, taking her into his arms and kissing her with all the passion, love, and honesty that had been building up for seven years, but what seemed to be a life time. They separated for a moment, Harm staring back into Mac's eyes, seeing so much love and devotion than he had ever seen in his lifetime. He suddenly realized that this is what was mirrored in his own eyes and soul. He hugged her tightly to him as they walked together over to the bed, settled in, then Harm held her tightly as if in that moment he was afraid to lose her, the love of his life.
Just to let everyone know, I'm still on cloud 9. My aunt and uncle picked a name for the baby girl they adopted, her name is Christina Marie. I'm so excited because Marie is my middle name and they picked it so that she would have the same middle name as me and my aunt Anne. Sorry, just had to share my great news, on another note some people have told me that the story needs a little controversy. I just want to let you know that there will be controversy very soon, actually small hints in this chapter and then leading up to when Bella is three years old. I will be skipping a year or two to make this happen. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback, and on with the story.
Chapter 10: Say Cheese!
The next morning when Mac awoke, she felt Harm's warm and (still clothed, not time for that yet!) body next to her. She smiled remembering last night's dance and little talk that should have happened years ago, that took place all in one night and with the help of the beautiful little girl laying in the next room. "Our little girl," Mac said sighing deeply and looking over at Harm. Mac watched his expression, as it slowly turned into a smile. "What the..." Mac was at a loss for words as Harm suddenly flipped her so he was now laying on top of her, tickling her mercilessly. She began laughing histerically. "Harm, stop! Come on Fly boy," she whaled her voice pleading with him. "Say Harmon Raab is the best looking man in the world and that the navy rules," he said with satisfaction. "That's no fair. Although you are the best looking fly boy I've seen in a while," she said rubbing a hand down his bare chest. The body contact made him suddenly loosen his grasp and Mac took her opportunity. She flipped them again so that she now had Harm pinned. He was surprised by her sudden force as he began laughing at Mac's Marine mode face. She leaned down and placed a light kiss on his lips. Then she pushed herself up and walked away, her hips swaying back and forth.
"Hey get back here Ninja Girl," he yelled running after her and sweeping her up into his arms. He raised his eyebrows then kissed her passionately. Bella began crying, causing the pair to separate. "Well looks like someone wants some attention too," Harm said as they walked together to Bella's room. "Hey there sweetie. Did you know that your mommy and I were sharing a moment and you wanted some attention," Harm said picking up Bella's now happy face. "I'll start cooking breakfast. Harm, you want to feed Bella," Mac asked as they entered the kitchen. "Sure," he said taking the formula out and pouring some into a bottle. Mac started up the stove and got the eggs from the fridge, while Harm sat down with Bella and began to feed her. "I really wish I had film for my camera," Mac said smiling at the two of them. "Actually Mac, I was hoping that we could go take our first family photograph and get some pictures of Bella, that we can give out to our family and our friends at Bella's baptism," Harm said. "Harm, that's a great idea. We can call a professional, ask to get an appointment right away, then bring Bella's new outfits that Grandma brought her. The navy dress for some pictures, the marine outfit for others, and then a regular dress for the others," Mac said happily. Harm smiled at Mac's happiness and turned Bella to burp her. Mac finished cooking their omelets, while Harm strapped
Bella into her bouncer sitting it on the table where they could see her. They ate their breakfast in a comfortable silence.
After finishing breakfast, Mac got up and put their dishes in the dish washer. "I'm going to go take a shower," Mac said kissing Harm on her way by. "Would you like some company Colonel," Harm said his voice joking yet serious. Mac turned around surprised. "I don't think we're ready for that just yet Commander, but I assure you I'm arguing with my head and my heart over this," Mac said smiling and continuing her walk upstairs. "Alright Bella, Daddy's going to call the photographer," Harm said to the little girl who was bouncing in her seat.
"Hello, this is Commander Raab. I'd like to know, when you have an opening for my girl friend and our daughter," Harm said into the phone. "You have an opening today, great. One o clock that's perfect, we'll be there. Thank you," Harm said. "Ah, Bella girl, we're going to get our picture taken today. Our first family photo," Harm said to Bella picking her up from her seat. He began dancing around with Bella, flying her around in the air. Mac came down the stairs slowly watching them fly around the room. "That's not fair Fly boy, your turning her against the marines already," said Mac coming into the living room. "I can't help what's already in her blood," Harm said laughing as he stopped the little girl. "So did you call the photographer or have you been too busy playing," Mac asked jokingly? "Actually I did, and we have an appointment today," Harm said. "Can we get everything together that fast," Mac asked nervously? "Of course, don't worry about it. Just go pack your dress blues, (I have no idea what the marine dress uniform is called), and pack another dress to change into, get Bella's outfits and I'll pack my stuff and we'll be ready to go," said Harm walking up the stairs to take a quick shower.
"Bella, that daddy of yours is crazy, you know that," Mac said to the little girl bringing her upstairs to her bedroom. Mac layed the little girl down on the changing table, changing her diaper then putting on a fresh one. Mac picked out a onesie to put under her outfits. Mac took out the navy dress from her closet and put it on her. Then she put on the navy blue underpants that went over her diaper. Mac picked her up and looked at the baby's happy face. "I'll admit just to you Bella, that you do look cute in a navy outfit," Mac whispered to the little girl. Just then Harm walked in. "What was that Mac," Harm asked pretending to strain to hear her. "Never you mind. You know I always was a sucker for dress whites and gold wings," she said admiring the way they fit his tall form. Harm took Bella from Mac and strapped her into her seat. "Is her bag all packed," Harm asked? "Yes, I put the hat in there for now because I knew she probably wouldn't want to wear it now," said Mac. Mac went into their bedroom and changed into her dress blues. Then she took another dress and a regular outfit. Walking downstairs, she found Harm and Bella waiting for her. "Very nice Colonel," Harm said. "Really, well wait until you see me in my dress," she said teasingly.
They got into the car and drove to the photo studio. They got out of the car, each taking their own bag of clothes, Mac holding Bella and Harm taking her diaper bag. They walked in and immediately noticed a man and woman about their age. "Hi, I'm Jack Taylor and this is my wife Anna. We're the photographers," he said smiling. Harm and Mac immediately liked the couple. "I'm Commander Harmon Raab Jr. You can call me Harm," he said shaking their hands. "I'm Colonel Sarah Mackenzie, you can call me Mac. And this little one is Bella," Mac said making her introductions. "She's beautiful. I can see how much she looks like the two of you," Anna said. Harm and Mac smiled at each other. "So what kind of photos are you looking for," Jack asked? "Well we were hoping for some different pictures. Some of just Bella of the three of us, then just the two of us, then maybe some single shots of Mac with Bella, and me with Bella," Harm said. "Well sounds like you came to the right place. Why don't we get a few shots of Bella in this outfit, with say the American flag background for these outfits, then depending on your other outfits, we'll decide on another background," Jack said. Anna set up the background, while Jack set up the stage for her to sit.
Mac took Bella and placed her on the stage, propping her up against the back board. "Oh, Harm her hat," Mac said quickly. Harm grabbed the hat out of the bag and handed to Mac. "That is such an adorable outfit," Anna commented. "Thanks, her great grandma gave it to her," Mac said smiling. "Okay the key is to take the picture while we can get her to smile. We usually ask the parents if they know of any particular way to make her smile," Jack said. "Usually just making faces at her works," Harm said. "When your ready then," Anna said. Harm and Mac both began making faces at Bella, who immediately began smiling and giggling. "That's perfect, very cute," Jack said snapping away pictures with the click of a button. "Alright we've got about five different poses of her, now why don't we get a picture of her with the two of you," Anna said smiling. Mac and Harm walked over together taking Bella from the stage while Anna moved it out of the way. Harm and Mac stood next to each other putting their arms around each other and each of them holding onto Bella. "Very nice, now how about one of just Mac and the baby," Jack said. Harm stepped away for a moment and looked at the ease with which Mac and Bella were together. A few more poses and it was Harm's turn. "Okay, Anna will you take Bella so I can get a picture of just Harm and Mac," Jack asked his wife. Anna took the baby from Harm, while Mac and Harm got together. "Okay now for this photo I'd like the two of you back to back, as though challenging each other,"Jack said. Mac and Harm came back to back, crossing arms in front of each other, each looking back at the other.
"You can use these rooms to change," Anna said pointing out two rooms to the side. Harm and Mac walked into the separate rooms, each carrying a hanger with another outfit on it. Harm came out first in a dark blue suit, a white shirt and a red wine colored tie. "I hope you don't mind, but I changed Bella for you," Anna said. "Not at all, actually that's probably better that way we can keep moving," Harm said. "Let's go marine, you've been in their for almost three minutes," Harm yelled. Jack and Anna smiled at the playfullness the two of them had. "Actually Fly boy it only took me two minutes and thirty two seconds," Mac said walking out of the room. Harm's breath caught in his throat at the site of Mac. She wore a tight fitting gown the same color as Harm's tie. "You look beautiful Mac," Harm said honestly. "Your not so bad yourself," Mac said smiling. "So which background do you like best," Jack asked the couple as they came over with Bella. "How about this one," Harm said pointing out an off white background. "That's good, I like it," Mac said looking to the photographers. "Well, it certainly works with your outfits," Anna said changing the backgrounds. "Let's get one of the three of you. Mac, you sit with Bella, and Harm, you stand behind them, with your hands on Mac's shoulders. They got into the position as they snapped away the photos. "Now one of the three of you standing," Jack said. They stood together sideways, with Harm's arms around Mac, Mac holding Bella, and Harm's hands resting on Bella's back.
"Now let's get one of just the two of you, then we'll take one of Bella," Jack said. Harm handed Bella to Anna. Mac put her arms around Harm's neck, his arms coming around her waist. The two of them looking into eachother's eyes. Then they turned to face the camera. They stepped back to get the photo of Bella alone. Then they headed quickly to change into their final outfits. Mac came out first this time, in a navy blue tee shirt with navy written on it, and a navy ball cap, that read "Go Navy". "Bella look at you. Your definitely going into the marine core in that outfit," Mac said as Anna brought the baby to her in her marine core tee shirt and outfit that Grandma Sarah had brought her. The ringing of her cell phone suddenly came to Mac as she rushed over to get it. "Hello, Colonel Mackenzie," she said. "Hello, Chaplain Turner, we're great. Yes, thank you very much. We'll see you next saturday then," Mac said her face smiling brightly. "Who was that Mac," Harm asked coming from the room in a Marine Core tee shirt and a Semper Fi hat. "That was Chaplain Turner, he's agreed to do the baptism next Saturday," Mac said hugging Harm.
"Those outfits are too much," Anna said laughing from Harm's marine tee shirt, to Bella's to Mac's navy tee shirt. "Well, only for a photograph would we do this," Mac said smiling. "Alright let's get the three of you in a picture," Jake said laughing at the outfits. "Alright Harm you sit down first, Mac take Bella and then sit on Harm's lap. Try to lean in opposite directions so that your looking at eachother," Anna said. Harm sat down and looked at Mac. "Gently Marine," he said smiling his fly boy grin. She sat down, leaning away from Harm, smiling brightly as they looked at each other. They had chosen a fun paint splattered background for these pictures. "Great, now look at the camera," Jake said looking through the view finder. "Now let's get Bella," he said. Mac set her down, as they made faces again to make her laugh.
A half hour later Harm and Mac had chosen the photographs they wanted and were headed out the door. "I just want to tell the two of you, that we know your going to make it. We see a lot of couples come in here and usually their either arguing over which background, they forget something, and they never have fun outfits like what you came in with. Hopefully we'll be reading about your engagement soon," Anna said. Mac was almost stunned, but smiled. "Thank you Anna, that means a lot, but for right now, we're going to have to work up the courage to tell our boss about our relationship," said Mac. "I don't think you'll have to tell him, as soon as he sees these pictures, he'll have no doubt in his mind," Jake said coming up to his wife and putting his arm around her. Harm smiled at Mac as they walked out laughing with Bella in their arms. "Their going to make it," Anna said smiling as they watched them leave. Jake just smiled and nodded his head in agreement. The two had no idea that a pair of evil eyes was watching the happy couple, secretly plotting revenge on them.
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"Mac, don't take this the wrong way, but shut up," Harm said. He walked over to her, taking her into his arms and kissing her with all the passion, love, and honesty that had been building up for seven years, but what seemed to be a life time. They separated for a moment, Harm staring back into Mac's eyes, seeing so much love and devotion than he had ever seen in his lifetime. He suddenly realized that this is what was mirrored in his own eyes and soul. He hugged her tightly to him as they walked together over to the bed, settled in, then Harm held her tightly as if in that moment he was afraid to lose her, the love of his life.
Just to let everyone know, I'm still on cloud 9. My aunt and uncle picked a name for the baby girl they adopted, her name is Christina Marie. I'm so excited because Marie is my middle name and they picked it so that she would have the same middle name as me and my aunt Anne. Sorry, just had to share my great news, on another note some people have told me that the story needs a little controversy. I just want to let you know that there will be controversy very soon, actually small hints in this chapter and then leading up to when Bella is three years old. I will be skipping a year or two to make this happen. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback, and on with the story.
Chapter 10: Say Cheese!
The next morning when Mac awoke, she felt Harm's warm and (still clothed, not time for that yet!) body next to her. She smiled remembering last night's dance and little talk that should have happened years ago, that took place all in one night and with the help of the beautiful little girl laying in the next room. "Our little girl," Mac said sighing deeply and looking over at Harm. Mac watched his expression, as it slowly turned into a smile. "What the..." Mac was at a loss for words as Harm suddenly flipped her so he was now laying on top of her, tickling her mercilessly. She began laughing histerically. "Harm, stop! Come on Fly boy," she whaled her voice pleading with him. "Say Harmon Raab is the best looking man in the world and that the navy rules," he said with satisfaction. "That's no fair. Although you are the best looking fly boy I've seen in a while," she said rubbing a hand down his bare chest. The body contact made him suddenly loosen his grasp and Mac took her opportunity. She flipped them again so that she now had Harm pinned. He was surprised by her sudden force as he began laughing at Mac's Marine mode face. She leaned down and placed a light kiss on his lips. Then she pushed herself up and walked away, her hips swaying back and forth.
"Hey get back here Ninja Girl," he yelled running after her and sweeping her up into his arms. He raised his eyebrows then kissed her passionately. Bella began crying, causing the pair to separate. "Well looks like someone wants some attention too," Harm said as they walked together to Bella's room. "Hey there sweetie. Did you know that your mommy and I were sharing a moment and you wanted some attention," Harm said picking up Bella's now happy face. "I'll start cooking breakfast. Harm, you want to feed Bella," Mac asked as they entered the kitchen. "Sure," he said taking the formula out and pouring some into a bottle. Mac started up the stove and got the eggs from the fridge, while Harm sat down with Bella and began to feed her. "I really wish I had film for my camera," Mac said smiling at the two of them. "Actually Mac, I was hoping that we could go take our first family photograph and get some pictures of Bella, that we can give out to our family and our friends at Bella's baptism," Harm said. "Harm, that's a great idea. We can call a professional, ask to get an appointment right away, then bring Bella's new outfits that Grandma brought her. The navy dress for some pictures, the marine outfit for others, and then a regular dress for the others," Mac said happily. Harm smiled at Mac's happiness and turned Bella to burp her. Mac finished cooking their omelets, while Harm strapped
Bella into her bouncer sitting it on the table where they could see her. They ate their breakfast in a comfortable silence.
After finishing breakfast, Mac got up and put their dishes in the dish washer. "I'm going to go take a shower," Mac said kissing Harm on her way by. "Would you like some company Colonel," Harm said his voice joking yet serious. Mac turned around surprised. "I don't think we're ready for that just yet Commander, but I assure you I'm arguing with my head and my heart over this," Mac said smiling and continuing her walk upstairs. "Alright Bella, Daddy's going to call the photographer," Harm said to the little girl who was bouncing in her seat.
"Hello, this is Commander Raab. I'd like to know, when you have an opening for my girl friend and our daughter," Harm said into the phone. "You have an opening today, great. One o clock that's perfect, we'll be there. Thank you," Harm said. "Ah, Bella girl, we're going to get our picture taken today. Our first family photo," Harm said to Bella picking her up from her seat. He began dancing around with Bella, flying her around in the air. Mac came down the stairs slowly watching them fly around the room. "That's not fair Fly boy, your turning her against the marines already," said Mac coming into the living room. "I can't help what's already in her blood," Harm said laughing as he stopped the little girl. "So did you call the photographer or have you been too busy playing," Mac asked jokingly? "Actually I did, and we have an appointment today," Harm said. "Can we get everything together that fast," Mac asked nervously? "Of course, don't worry about it. Just go pack your dress blues, (I have no idea what the marine dress uniform is called), and pack another dress to change into, get Bella's outfits and I'll pack my stuff and we'll be ready to go," said Harm walking up the stairs to take a quick shower.
"Bella, that daddy of yours is crazy, you know that," Mac said to the little girl bringing her upstairs to her bedroom. Mac layed the little girl down on the changing table, changing her diaper then putting on a fresh one. Mac picked out a onesie to put under her outfits. Mac took out the navy dress from her closet and put it on her. Then she put on the navy blue underpants that went over her diaper. Mac picked her up and looked at the baby's happy face. "I'll admit just to you Bella, that you do look cute in a navy outfit," Mac whispered to the little girl. Just then Harm walked in. "What was that Mac," Harm asked pretending to strain to hear her. "Never you mind. You know I always was a sucker for dress whites and gold wings," she said admiring the way they fit his tall form. Harm took Bella from Mac and strapped her into her seat. "Is her bag all packed," Harm asked? "Yes, I put the hat in there for now because I knew she probably wouldn't want to wear it now," said Mac. Mac went into their bedroom and changed into her dress blues. Then she took another dress and a regular outfit. Walking downstairs, she found Harm and Bella waiting for her. "Very nice Colonel," Harm said. "Really, well wait until you see me in my dress," she said teasingly.
They got into the car and drove to the photo studio. They got out of the car, each taking their own bag of clothes, Mac holding Bella and Harm taking her diaper bag. They walked in and immediately noticed a man and woman about their age. "Hi, I'm Jack Taylor and this is my wife Anna. We're the photographers," he said smiling. Harm and Mac immediately liked the couple. "I'm Commander Harmon Raab Jr. You can call me Harm," he said shaking their hands. "I'm Colonel Sarah Mackenzie, you can call me Mac. And this little one is Bella," Mac said making her introductions. "She's beautiful. I can see how much she looks like the two of you," Anna said. Harm and Mac smiled at each other. "So what kind of photos are you looking for," Jack asked? "Well we were hoping for some different pictures. Some of just Bella of the three of us, then just the two of us, then maybe some single shots of Mac with Bella, and me with Bella," Harm said. "Well sounds like you came to the right place. Why don't we get a few shots of Bella in this outfit, with say the American flag background for these outfits, then depending on your other outfits, we'll decide on another background," Jack said. Anna set up the background, while Jack set up the stage for her to sit.
Mac took Bella and placed her on the stage, propping her up against the back board. "Oh, Harm her hat," Mac said quickly. Harm grabbed the hat out of the bag and handed to Mac. "That is such an adorable outfit," Anna commented. "Thanks, her great grandma gave it to her," Mac said smiling. "Okay the key is to take the picture while we can get her to smile. We usually ask the parents if they know of any particular way to make her smile," Jack said. "Usually just making faces at her works," Harm said. "When your ready then," Anna said. Harm and Mac both began making faces at Bella, who immediately began smiling and giggling. "That's perfect, very cute," Jack said snapping away pictures with the click of a button. "Alright we've got about five different poses of her, now why don't we get a picture of her with the two of you," Anna said smiling. Mac and Harm walked over together taking Bella from the stage while Anna moved it out of the way. Harm and Mac stood next to each other putting their arms around each other and each of them holding onto Bella. "Very nice, now how about one of just Mac and the baby," Jack said. Harm stepped away for a moment and looked at the ease with which Mac and Bella were together. A few more poses and it was Harm's turn. "Okay, Anna will you take Bella so I can get a picture of just Harm and Mac," Jack asked his wife. Anna took the baby from Harm, while Mac and Harm got together. "Okay now for this photo I'd like the two of you back to back, as though challenging each other,"Jack said. Mac and Harm came back to back, crossing arms in front of each other, each looking back at the other.
"You can use these rooms to change," Anna said pointing out two rooms to the side. Harm and Mac walked into the separate rooms, each carrying a hanger with another outfit on it. Harm came out first in a dark blue suit, a white shirt and a red wine colored tie. "I hope you don't mind, but I changed Bella for you," Anna said. "Not at all, actually that's probably better that way we can keep moving," Harm said. "Let's go marine, you've been in their for almost three minutes," Harm yelled. Jack and Anna smiled at the playfullness the two of them had. "Actually Fly boy it only took me two minutes and thirty two seconds," Mac said walking out of the room. Harm's breath caught in his throat at the site of Mac. She wore a tight fitting gown the same color as Harm's tie. "You look beautiful Mac," Harm said honestly. "Your not so bad yourself," Mac said smiling. "So which background do you like best," Jack asked the couple as they came over with Bella. "How about this one," Harm said pointing out an off white background. "That's good, I like it," Mac said looking to the photographers. "Well, it certainly works with your outfits," Anna said changing the backgrounds. "Let's get one of the three of you. Mac, you sit with Bella, and Harm, you stand behind them, with your hands on Mac's shoulders. They got into the position as they snapped away the photos. "Now one of the three of you standing," Jack said. They stood together sideways, with Harm's arms around Mac, Mac holding Bella, and Harm's hands resting on Bella's back.
"Now let's get one of just the two of you, then we'll take one of Bella," Jack said. Harm handed Bella to Anna. Mac put her arms around Harm's neck, his arms coming around her waist. The two of them looking into eachother's eyes. Then they turned to face the camera. They stepped back to get the photo of Bella alone. Then they headed quickly to change into their final outfits. Mac came out first this time, in a navy blue tee shirt with navy written on it, and a navy ball cap, that read "Go Navy". "Bella look at you. Your definitely going into the marine core in that outfit," Mac said as Anna brought the baby to her in her marine core tee shirt and outfit that Grandma Sarah had brought her. The ringing of her cell phone suddenly came to Mac as she rushed over to get it. "Hello, Colonel Mackenzie," she said. "Hello, Chaplain Turner, we're great. Yes, thank you very much. We'll see you next saturday then," Mac said her face smiling brightly. "Who was that Mac," Harm asked coming from the room in a Marine Core tee shirt and a Semper Fi hat. "That was Chaplain Turner, he's agreed to do the baptism next Saturday," Mac said hugging Harm.
"Those outfits are too much," Anna said laughing from Harm's marine tee shirt, to Bella's to Mac's navy tee shirt. "Well, only for a photograph would we do this," Mac said smiling. "Alright let's get the three of you in a picture," Jake said laughing at the outfits. "Alright Harm you sit down first, Mac take Bella and then sit on Harm's lap. Try to lean in opposite directions so that your looking at eachother," Anna said. Harm sat down and looked at Mac. "Gently Marine," he said smiling his fly boy grin. She sat down, leaning away from Harm, smiling brightly as they looked at each other. They had chosen a fun paint splattered background for these pictures. "Great, now look at the camera," Jake said looking through the view finder. "Now let's get Bella," he said. Mac set her down, as they made faces again to make her laugh.
A half hour later Harm and Mac had chosen the photographs they wanted and were headed out the door. "I just want to tell the two of you, that we know your going to make it. We see a lot of couples come in here and usually their either arguing over which background, they forget something, and they never have fun outfits like what you came in with. Hopefully we'll be reading about your engagement soon," Anna said. Mac was almost stunned, but smiled. "Thank you Anna, that means a lot, but for right now, we're going to have to work up the courage to tell our boss about our relationship," said Mac. "I don't think you'll have to tell him, as soon as he sees these pictures, he'll have no doubt in his mind," Jake said coming up to his wife and putting his arm around her. Harm smiled at Mac as they walked out laughing with Bella in their arms. "Their going to make it," Anna said smiling as they watched them leave. Jake just smiled and nodded his head in agreement. The two had no idea that a pair of evil eyes was watching the happy couple, secretly plotting revenge on them.
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