1324 ZULU

China Town Eats

Falls Church, VA

"I didn't like Chinese when we went out. How'd you know I liked it now?" Mack asked, before sticking some food in her mouth. He smiled.

"I have my ways," he explained. She laughed.

"Dad?" He nodded which caused her to laugh.

"I missed that laugh, Mack," he told her, sitting back in his chair. She blushed a bit, which caused him to smile. The waitress came and took their plates and he paid the bill.

"Mind if we head out early? I'd like to go to the park and talk for a little bit," she said. He nodded and got up, walking by her side out the door and helping her into the car.

1345 ZULU

Nearest Park

Falls Church, VA

"What'd you wanna talk about?" he asked, stopping and looking into her brown eyes, just like her mothers. She smiled.

"This might sound silly," she said, looking away. He tilted her head up and made her look at him.

"Just say it, Mack," he said. She let out a breath.

"I'd like to talk about us . . . if there is an us or ever will be an us," she said. He smiled.

"I'd love there to be an us. I know we can't just pick up from where we left, but I would like a second chance."

"I really think we can work, Mack," he said, looking into her eyes again. She smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm going to kiss you." He did just that. Mack deepened the kiss, running her hands through the hair. Finally, they both realized where they were at and stopped. "Sorry."

"Why? I kissed you too," she told him. He smiled. "We better head back though. Mom wants us to go over there tonight for dinner."

"I missed your mom's home cooking," he said with a laugh. Mack swatted him as they headed back to his car.

1654 ZULU

JAG HQ

Falls Church, VA

"You better get outta here, Mack. Your mother will have your six if you're late for dinner tonight," Harm said, noting that he and Mack were the only ones left in the office. Landon came by earlier and said he'd be over at her parent's house around 1900 for dinner.

"Yes, and she'll have your six if you don't leave soon. I remember her telling me something about you stopping at the store on your way home . . . " Mack said, glancing at Harm. He flashed her a grin.

"You are too much like your mother. I'll see you in about two hours?" Harm asked. Mack nodded and he left. Mack sighed and finished up the report she was working on. She made a mental note to put it on Harm's desk when she got in in the morning and left the office.

1845 ZULU

Mack's Apartment

Georgetown, VA

Mack had just finished getting ready when there was a knock on her door. She smiled, knowing it was Landon and quickly answered it.

"Wow," he said, noting the black dress that fit her perfectly. She blushed. "You look so beautiful, MacKenzie."

"Thank you," she said, giving him the once over. He looked good in his black turtleneck shirt and black pants. She knew he had a leather jacket in his car. "You look really good yourself." She reached out and kissed his lips before grabbing her purse. "Ready?" He smiled.

"Actually, you might want to put these in water," he said, showing her the roses he had hidden behind his back. She smiled and kissed him again.

"Gimme two seconds, kay?" she asked. He nodded as she ran in the kitchen.

"You have a great place, MacKenzie," he told her. She yelled something from the kitchen but he couldn't hear her, so he went into the kitchen. He stood in the doorframe, just watching her make her way around the kitchen.

"Don't you know that watching a Marine the way you are could result in serious damage?" she said, her face two inches away from his. He smiled.

"I'd like to think it's worth taking the chance," he said, then kissed her nose. "We better get going. We're gonna be late." Mack nodded as they left and headed to her mom and dad's.

1900 ZULU

Rabb Residence

Georgetown, VA

"I swear, Harm, that girl gets more and more like you every day," Mac said, making sure everything was set for their dinner tonight. Harm gave her his flyboy grin.

"I know a sure way to make them show up," he said, walking toward Mac.

"Why are you looking at me like that, flyboy?" she asked. He smiled as he got closer and pressed his lips to hers. Just as he was about to deepen the kiss, the doorbell rang.

"What'd I tell you?" he muttered, pulling away. Mac laughed as she walked over to answered the door. "Well don't you to look great. Come in." Landon and Mack walked inside and when Landon saw Harm, he immediately saluted him. Mack laughed.

"Honey. It's all right. You're off duty," she whispered in his ear. He blushed and smiled.

"You're wonderful, you know?" he whispered. She grinned. Mac and Harm noticed this, but didn't say anything. They sat down for dinner and ate. After dinner, they went out on the back porch to talk for a little bit.

"It's nice having you back, Landon," Harm told him. Mack smiled.

"Thank you, sir," he said. Mac smiled.

"He's Harm, and I'm Mac," she said. Landon nodded.

"Sorry Mac. I'm still use to military formalities," he said. Harm snorted.

"He's learned before Bud and Harriet have. I know they can do it," he told Mac. She smiled. Harm sat down in a lounge chair on the porch and pulled Mac down with him. He wrapped his arms around her as Landon and Mack did the same. Mac could only smile at the pair, until the though back to the conversation she had with her daughter came to mind. 'She said she didn't want to get married right now, but she sure looks the part,' Mac thought to herself.

"Mac, did you hear me?" Landon asked, politely. Mac just shook her head. "Dinner was wonderful. Thank you for inviting us." She nodded again.

"Harm, will you help me get drinks for us?" Mac asked. Harm nodded. "Would you guys like anything to drink?" They said yes and Mac and Harm walked into the kitchen.

"You alright out there, Sarah?" Harm asked, turning her to face him. She nodded. "You know I love you, but I don't believe you." She smiled.

"You know me too well," she whispered.

"It's Kenzie and Landon, isn't it?" he asked, surprised by the question. She nodded. "What?"

"I dunno. They just seam too...I can't think of the word. I guess they remind me of us a bit and it scares me, Harm," she said. He laughed and she smacked his chest. "I'm glad you find this funny." He shook his head.

"No. It's just that you make it seam like a bad thing," he answered.

"It is, Harm. She's twenty-four years old. I know she loves him, but I'm not sure how I feel about it, you know?" Mac answered. Harm nodded. Mac smiled and kissed him as MacKenzie walked in. They broke apart.

"If you wanted us to leave so you could do that, all you had to do was ask," she said smiling. She moved past where they stood and grabbed four cokes out of the refridgerator. "Want us to leave?" Harm and Mack shook their heads.

"Stay, sweetie," Mac whispered. They headed outside, not letting their daughter know what they were talking about. They stayed for a few more hours, no one bringing up the issue of MacKenzie and Landon.

"We better get going. We've got a case to work on this weekend," Landon said. Mack looked at him and smiled.

"I'll call you tomorrow, mom," Mack said, standing up and kissing her parents. Landon shook Harm's hand and hugged Mac. MacKenzie smiled as Landon took her hand and they walked out.

"She's going to marry him, Harm," Mac whispered, sitting down. Harm sat down and wrapped his arms around his wife. "I know she is, Harm. I can see it."

"Sarah, it's not that big of a deal, is it?" Harm asked. "I mean, I like him...don't you?"

"No, it's not a big deal, per say," she answered. "And yes, I do like him." Harm frowned.

"Then what's the problem, hun?" he asked. She smiled.

"I don't know. I guess seeing our daughter this close to marriage makes me feel old," she answered. Harm laughed at the fact that his Marine called herself old. "What's so funny, sailor?"

"You think you're getting old, Marine?" Harm asked. "You're not, believe me. And even if you were, you know I'd love you just as much, if not more, then I do right now." Mac smiled and kissed him. "I love you, Sarah." Harm kissed her again, this time with more passion.

"Make love to me, Harm," she whispered and he did just what she asked.