A/N: I am aware that if anyone is actually reading these stories, you may be pissed at me cos I take so long to put more chapters on ... but I'm a busy high school student, so go easy! And guys, please email me or something so I can give you the site to sign the petition to get JAG released on DVD and VHS! Cos I want it!! Although you lucky Yanks will most likely get it first ... grrrrrr. Yes, well, on with the story!

"Wishes"

21/03/04: FRIDAY 1955 – MAC'S APARTMENT

Mac paced back and forth in her apartment. It was 1945 and Harm was due in 15 minutes ... or 20 minutes, if I know my flyboy Mac laughed. Wait a minute, MY flyboy? Where the hell did that come from? "Why am I so fucked up?" she groaned to her empty apartment. What did she want? Was she finally ready to admit to herself that she wanted more than a friendship with Harm?

Sometimes I wish that I could turn back time
I check myself 'cause I was way out of line
I only hope that we can start all over again

God, they'd wasted so much time! She'd almost lost her best friend ... the thought of a future without Harm made Mac shake. They'd come so close to saying goodbye for good, after they'd survived so much. Even with everything between them, they'd always managed to stay close ... except when it finally looked like they had a chance to get together. Why was that?

I must admit that I was more than wrong
I used your heart like a stepping stone

It wasn't all his fault. They were too alike, they both had so many insecurities and barriers ... In Sydney when he had rejected her, she'd sworn she wouldn't go back to him, but she was powerless with Harm ... she always had been.

She hadn't meant to kiss him that night ... she just wanted to talk, to get their friendship back. But the minute she saw the concern in his eyes, and smelled his nice clean scent, she was lost. But Mac wasn't sorry. That kiss was one of the hottest kisses she ever had. But now what did they do?

Please forgive a fool who doesn't know what to do
What do I do?

Suddenly there was a knock on the door. That can't be Harm! Mac thought to herself. He's never early! She opened the door to be confronted with the sight of a very sexy Harmon Rabb Jr holding a dozen roses, all different colours.

"Harm! You're early! And you have roses!" she exclaimed.

"Anything for my Marine," he replied cheerfully.

Mac's heart jumped to her throat, and she stared at Harm. Did he just say MY Marine?

He stared at her with surprise. "Mac, you alright?" he asked with concern.

"Um, yeah, sorry. I'm fine. Yeah. So you ready for dinner?"

"Yeah, but first I wanted to give you this," he said, handing her a small box.

"Why? What is it?"

"It is a late birthday present. I'm sorry I missed your birthday," he said with a sad smile filled with regret.

She stared at him for a second in shock, then opened the box to reveal a beautiful necklace.

"Oh Harm! It's beautiful!" she breathed.

He took it from her and turned her around so he could put it on her. She could feel the heat from his body behind her, and a wave of longing flooded through her.

"So," he said, turning her around to face him, "What did you wish for?"

And I wish that I could have just one more chance
And I wish that I could be your pillar of strength

And I pray that you will see that what I'm saying is true
'Cause I, I wish for you

Oh God, could he read minds?

Mac laughed nervously. "Let's get dinner started, hey?"

"You have to tell me what you wished for!" Harm said.

"If you're good I might consider telling you later!" she retorted with a smile.

In my mind I can see your face
You're on the breath of every word I say

If anyone had told her one person could become so involved in her life, she would have laughed. Yet Harm was her best friend, he knew everything about her. She would hear a song on the radio, and wonder if he'd like it, or when something happened, she looked to him. It was just part of her friendship with him, they were so close ... but she wanted to be more.

21/03/04: FRIDAY 2141 – MAC'S APARTMENT

After dinner, they sat on the couch.

"That was lovely Mac," Harm said, rubbing his stomach. Mac just stared, the movements of his hand slowly tugging his t-shirt up, exposing his taut body. "Mac?"

She lifted her head and saw the longing in his eyes. He leaned over slowly, and kissed her, thrilling her with the feel of his erection on her thigh. Winding her arms around his neck, she pulled him on top of her as she surrendered to the flames engulfing them. Suddenly he pulled back and held her at arm's length.

"I'm sorry," she gulped, fighting back the tears that were coming. He didn't want her ...

"Don't ever be sorry. Mac! Listen to me. Is this what you want? I don't want to rush you into anything, and I would die if we lost our friendship ... I have wanted you since we met in the Rose Garden, and you looked so incredibly beautiful ..." he rambled, as a smile grew on Mac's face. He was nervous. Even more nervous than her, if that was possible.

He continued, "And every time we ever looked like working it out, I managed to stuff it up. God, I am so stupid!"

If there's anyone to place a blame on it's me
Baby can't you see?

Without Harm noticing, Mac got up from the couch and stood in front of him.

"And I really want you so badly and ..." he trailed off as he looked up and realised she was standing in front of him. "Mac?"

She walked forward and straddled his lap, knees either side of his hips.

"Do you wanna know I wished for?" she asked sexily.

Harm just nodded dumbly, her close proximity was causing his brain to short-circuit.

Mac leaned forward and whispered in his ear "I wished for you flyboy."

I wish for you
I wish for you
Oh baby I wish ...
I really miss you baby
I think about you baby

And with that, Harm finally gave in to the power of Sarah Mackenzie. Pulling her face forward, he kissed her with every bit of longing and desire he had in his body.

"Let's take this to the bedroom sailor."

I wanna hold you baby (all night long)
I really need you baby
I wanna hold you baby

Collapsing exhausted over Mac, Harm rolled to avoid crushing her, dragging her on top of him.

"Sarah?"

"Uh-huh," Mac replied tiredly, listening to the sound of his heartbeat.

"I love you," he whispered.

Slowly Mac lifted her head to look into his intense gaze.

"I love you. I've loved you forever," he said quietly.

And with that, Mac simply buried her head into his chest and cried.

"Sarah? Oh god, I'm sorry. Mac?" he said worriedly.

"Just hold me Harm. Please."

After she'd finished crying, she lifted her head and kissed him, a kiss full of love and longing.

"I love you too Harm. Will you stay with me tonight?" she whispered to him.

"Honey, I'll stay with you forever."


Stay (won't you stay) with me
Just stay with me

This song is called Wishes by Human Nature (another Aussie band).