AN: Sorry for such a short update. I'm on my way to Pass Christian, and I won't be back till Sunday. I hope to have an update posted by Sunday night. Thanks for the ideas about taking it to the next level. Don't worry. I don't do smut. It will be done tastefully.
Mac woke up the next morning to the smell of breakfast. She moved to the side of the bed and attempted to get up. She was able to get up and made her way to the kitchen. Once there, she found Harm frying sausage and bacon. Harm sensed someone was there, and he turned around. Even with messy hair, he thought she looked beautiful. He smiled at her as he spoke.
"How did you sleep?"
"Like a baby."
"You really shouldn't be up, Mac."
"Harm, I understand your concern, but I do need to move around. Besides, my hip and leg aren't very sore this morning."
"Ok. I'm sorry. I just worry about you."
"I don't mind."
"Really? You usually get annoyed when I become protective."
"Things change, Harm."
"Yes, they do."
"So, what's on the menu?"
"You get to enjoy the Rabb omelet, bacon, sausage, and toast. To help wash it down, I have freshly squeezed orange juice."
"Oh Harm, you shouldn't have."
"I know, but it's not everyday I get to pamper you."
"You know I could get used to this."
"Good. It'll make things easier."
"Will make what easier?"
"Our conversation we need to have. My plan it to spoil you into giving me everything I want."
"What makes you think I'll fall for it?"
Mac could see the change immediately in Harm. His eyes darkened, and his voice became husky.
"Don't worry. You will. When I'm done with you, you'll be begging for more."
That statement sent chills down Mac's spine. Oh, the thoughts it conjured up. It reminded them both of the kiss last night. That kiss, by far, was the best kiss they shared. Each put every ounce of feeling into it. With that kiss, however, came those memories. Harm had been up for quite some time before he made breakfast. He had a dream about the visions he had last night. He remembered hearing voices of people he knew. Then there was a conversation with Webb. Next thing he knew, he saw Mac, and she was crying. He talked with her, and then he felt a force that pulled him out of the dream. The scene immediately changed and he and Mac were lying in a field looking at the clouds. They talked and then kissed. That kiss is what woke him up. He still didn't understand what any of it meant. He hoped Mac could help him sort it out. Little did he know, Mac was just as confused as he was. She had time to think about the memories when she woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 2:00 in the morning. What she remembered the most was the pain and helplessness she felt. She remembered all the things said to her. She also remembered Harm being there, and the kiss they shared. She had an idea what it was, but she wanted to talk to Harm about it first. They were so lost in thought, that they lost track of time. As if an alarm sounded, they both returned to reality at the same time.
"I think we were thinking about the same thing."
"I think you're right."
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"Not right now, Harm. Why don't we eat and get everything settled before we talk."
"Sounds good to me."
Harm fixed the table, and he and Mac ate in a comfortable silence for most of the time. They did talk occasionally, but it remained casual. Harm cleaned up the table and helped Mac to the couch.
"Mac, I have to go home to get some more clothes. Bud only packed enough for me for the time I was in the hospital with you."
"That's not a problem, Harm. Go do what you have to do. It's not like I can go anywhere."
"I know, Mac. I just don't like leaving you alone the day after you get out the hospital."
"Harm, I'll be fine. I'm just going to sit hear and read for a while. I'm probably going to take a nap later. I'm still tired."
"Well, if you're sure. I promise I won't be gone long. If you need anything, just call."
"I will. Now go."
"I'm going, but first there's one thing I have to do first."
"What's that?"
Harm walked over to Mac, bent down, and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. It was so soft that Mac almost cried. Harm pulled back and locked eyes with Mac.
"Take care, Sarah. I'll be back in about an hour. I'll stop at the grocery for supplies."
"Be careful, Harm."
With that, he was gone. Both felt the loss of the other. Emptiness filled the room. Mac wanted him to stay and never leave, but she thought she had no right to ask him to do that. Harm yearned to be with Mac. He really didn't want to go, but he did have to get some clothes and groceries. He wanted to stay with her and never leave her side.
Mac tried to pass the time by reading. She read until she started to feel tired. She decided to curl up and take a nap. Once asleep, she entered into a dream state that was familiar to her. She saw herself walking in a fog. She called out, and no one answered. Then she saw a shadow in the distance. It was a shadow of a man. At first, she though it was Harm, but soon realized he was too short to be Harm. She continued to walk towards him. Once she was close enough, the man spoke.
"Hello, Sarah."
"Clay? What are you doing here?"
"I had to know."
"Know what?"
"Why you didn't come with me."
"What do you mean?"
"You know what I mean. You could have left with me, and we could have been happy forever. Why didn't you?"
"Because, I don't want to be with you Clay."
"Why not, Sarah? I love you!"
"I'm sorry, Clay, but I don't love you. I never did. It was a mistake to get involved with you."
"It's Rabb. Isn't it? He's the reason behind this."
"He didn't make the decision, Clay. I did. I can't be with you. I have somewhere more important to be."
"You love him. Don't you?"
"With all my heart."
"They go to him, Sarah. Tell him how you feel. All I ever wanted was to make you happy. I hope Rabb can do that for you."
"He can, and he does, Clay."
"Then I will leave you be. Take care, Sarah."
With that, Clay was gone. Mac dreamt of him no more. They both got the closure then needed. The rest of Mac's dreams were filled with her and her handsome flyboy. She was so out of it, that she didn't hear Harm come in. Once he left her, Harm rushed home, grabbed what he needed, and hurried to the grocery. While there, he saw a card and a teddy bear he couldn't pass up. It had Mac written all over it. When he opened the door, he was happy to see she was asleep. He was able to hide his gifts in her bedroom. He decided to let her sleep and went about putting up the groceries.
Once he was done, he went into the bedroom and got the card. He wanted to leave a message for her to read. Harm took a moment to look at the card. The outside was decorated with a beautiful red rose and below it was written Life. He knew this was the card he wanted as soon as he looked at it. To him, this rose symbolized the day he met Mac. The day his life began. He opened the card and read what's inside.
Your first breath
Your first step
Your first day of school
Your first date
Your first kiss
Your first love
The journey through life has many firsts for us to experience.
I hope to experience many more firsts with you in my life.
Harm knew his life had many firsts, but none held a candle to the day he met Mac. He remembered it like it was yesterday. She took his breath away, and then breathed new life into him. She helped him experience so many things for the first time. He finally discovered what love was like. Sure, he had feelings for Diane, but was it love? He never got a chance to figure it out. Now he was certain. He loved Mac, and he wanted her to know it. The only problem was how he should do it. He knew he had trouble putting two words together when it cam to Mac. He thought the card would put the wheels in motion. He was going to give it to her with the teddy bear, but he decided to wait till they were ready to talk. Whenever that would be.