Disclaimer in chapter 1.

If I were to sit here and list all the reasons why I couldn't update sooner we'd be here till the next year, so once again I am really sorry for the delay. Another thing I haven't been very sure where to take this story, so your going to just have to read it ;). A million thanks to shelly, nicgaspinsc, hockeygirl1431, jagchick105, starryeyes10, and finally et-spiritus-sancti for all the encouraging reviews, I hope this chapter was worth the wait.

Episode 1

Chapter 10

A Fairytale Ending

-Four months later-

Mac stood before the church's full-length mirror studying her image, she was in a strapless gown embroidered with sparkling sequins that rain down her dress and the tail, the bottom of dress covered her heels. Harriet and Harm's mom were working on her headpiece trying to bobbypin it just right.

During their well-deserved recovery time from Palmer's ordeal the female staff was diligently at work over Harm and Mac's wedding details, so by the time the crew returned to duty all was taken care of. Everyone had made a complete recovery, Bud had been in a coma for only a week before regaining complete conscious. The admiral, under orders to take it easy, had accompanied Meredith to Italy, where they rekindled their love and made their own wedding plans.

No one had heard or have seen Palmer since that fatal day, that fact weighed heavily on Harm. Harm knew someday Palmer would be back it was just a matter of time, but he would be ready. Never again will Palmer hurt his family and friends, but today Palmer was forgotten as the long awaited day was finally here. The men were sharing a shot of vodka provided by Sergei in the groom's dressing room, the admiral had agreed to give Mac away at the wedding, so he had passed on the shot of vodka to go wait on Mac. Sergei, Bud and Sturgis all shared the duty of being the best man as they each placed their shot glasses on the tray and made their way for the church. Chloe knocked on the door outside of Mac's dressing room.

"It's time." She smiled as she poked her head into the room, her eyes got teary at the sight of her big sister. "Oh Mac you look great!" She complimented.

"You look great yourself." Mac complimented, as the group proceeded out the room. As Chloe, Harriet, Coates and Harm's mother all proceeded into the church, the admiral took Mac's arm and smiled down on her.

"Ready?" He whispered into her ear.

"Been ready." Mac replied as the organ tune changed to 'Here Comes the Bride', the look on Harm's face was priceless as he watched Mac come down the aisle. He couldn't remember much else of his wedding, he was to busy concentrating on Mac, he somehow made it through his vowels, and clued in when he heard…

"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride." The church erupted in applause as Harm leaned forward to give Mac a long, passionate kiss. As they proceeded down the aisle and out of the church, it was a perfect fairytale ending to a traumatic experience, that was temporarily interrupted by Sturgis as he took his sword and playfully swatted Mac on the behind exclaiming 'Go Navy!' Mac glared back at him but burst into laughter. The rest of the evening had been stolen out of a fairytale, the reception, everything was perfect as well as the toasts, at the end of the evening both Harm and Mac slipped into casual clothing to prepare for their flight to Hawaii. They waved good-bye to their friends, family and guest as the slipped into the limo. Harm removed a bottle of chilled white grape juice and poured a glass for him and Mac.

"Here's lookin' at you kid." He toasted, Mac smiled and kissed Harm again.

"I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship." She quoted from their favorite classic movie, as the limo drove off into the sunset.

I know, I know a little mushy but I liked it. To all of those who wanted an end to Palmer I'm afraid it won't come in this episode, but in a later one. I hope y'all liked it, and I'll try to put up the next episode soon. Please review in the mean time!