…Till Death Does Us Part Chapter II – Part 4/26
Disclaimer - See part one for all important informationSunday December 21
7:12 PM
Ronald Regan National Airport
Harm smiled, as he stood in baggage claim glad to be home, but also a little bit sad that his visit with his mother and Frank was over. Since he was no longer employed, he decided to take a small trip to visit his mom and break the news to her. He had to admit, she handled it very well, and it only took Frank five minutes before he offered Harm a job. The offer was declined, unless he couldn't find a job in two months. He would have spent Christmas with them in California, but they were going to be spending the holiday in Hawaii. He decided it was time to get back to DC.
Harm picked up his bag and started to walk out of the area until he heard his name. He turned around and tried not to grimace as he watched Clayton Webb approach him.
"Clay." Harm said in his usual tone.
"How are you, Harm?" Clay asked as the two men walked towards the exit.
"I'm fine."
"Still unemployed?"
"You didn't happen to have anything to do with that, did you?" Harm asked.
Clay laughed. "I don't have that much pull. Besides I've been in Italy for the past few weeks."
"Italy. What's in Italy?" Harm asked wondering what Clay was working on.
"Sarah," Clay answered.
"Mac's in Italy." Harm repeated
Clay looked at Harm and knew there was story there. "Yeah, she's running JAG down in Naples."
"Wow," Harm said in a surprised tone. "How's she doing?"
Clay ginned as they walked outside. "Fine. I think Italy agrees with her, she's more beautiful then ever."
Harm didn't say anything, he just shook his head.
"We spent time together discussing our relationship," Clay told Harm, trying to pry some emotion out of the man.
"Well, good luck there, Clay," Harm stated, throwing Clay off stride.
Clay decided to make one last ditch effort. "We talked about our future."
Harm heard enough and decided it was time to leave. "I've got to get home and try to find a job. I'll see you around, Clay."
"See ya, Harm," Clay said as Harm quickly walked towards the parking deck. Once Harm was out of ear shot Clay reflected on the conversations he had with Mac and the one with Harm. "What the hell happened between the two of you?"
Not even trying to answer Clay walked towards pick-up, where he was sure the limo was waiting for him.
End Part 4
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Michi –That was short.
Carol – Yeah, they're going to tell us that.
Michi – Should we say we're sorry?
Carol – Probably. I hear play-ground rules are nice.
Michi – Okay, ready?
Carol – Sure.
Michi – We need to smile, too.
Carol – I got my braces off last year, damn teeth cost me 5 grand. Trust me I'll smile.
Michi and Carol – Hey, guys. We're sorry this chapter was so short. Please forgive us. We'll try to make the next one a little longer. (both sigh heavily)
Michi – Think it worked?
Carol – I don't know. I've suddenly got this weird sick-to-my-stomach feeling now.
Michi – (very concerned) Are you okay?
Carol – Yeah…..I think so… I'm not use to this being nice thing. It scares me.
Michi – I'm sure you'll be fine in a few minutes.
Carol – Do they have a pill or drug for this? I don't like it.
Michi – (in a very calm and soothing voice) Don't worry, you'll be fine. Just think about the next few chapters. Okay, just focus on the plan and go to your happy place. Remember, they're going to see a Harm that they've never seen before.
Carol – (takes some deep relaxing breaths) Okay, I'm better now. The feeling is gone and is now replaced with the evilness.
Michi – Good.
Carol – I like my happy place.
Michi – I like it, too. (Starts whistling a tune we all know and love.)