What's Next? Part 3
Harm was waiting for Mac at the airport. He watched her walk towards him, she didn't see him. She was talking to a man who was about her height. All of a sudden he felt jealous. Mac was going to be his. "Sarah! Over here" Harm shouted. Causing the man to turn around, it was Webb. Sarah smiled at Harm and started walking faster. "Well Harm did you miss me?" as she gave him a kiss on the cheek. Webb shook Harms hand "I will see you both tomorrow" turned and left them.
"Well flyboy are you going to take me out for dinner? Or are you just here looking?"
"Only if you kiss me again but this time on the lips" as he opened his arms for a hug and real kiss.
"Do I get a real kiss and hug back? Looking at him with her warm brown eyes.
"If you want I can do it for the rest of your life Mac"
As she stepped into Harms arms "Yes for the rest of our life's, plus some"
"I like that let's go eat we need to talk, plus I don't want this night to end" Harm took Macs hand as they walked out of the airport.
Next day Jag HQ Mac is sitting in her office going over her notes from Afghanistan. Harm sits in his office watching her. Last night they talked about their future, they were going to take things slow. He invited her over for Thanksgiving dinner. His parents and grandmother would be there. It will be a time for this new family to start bonding. He notices Webb walking in. 5 minutes later he is headed towards the admiral's office.
"Commander take a seat" the admiral stated while reading a report. "Webb has been telling me what happened in Afghanistan. It looks like Mac is going to be busy for awhile; she will be prosecution this case". Not looking too happy the admiral was checking for Harms reaction. "Looks like they really stepped into a mess, the news media is going to be all over this" shaking his head he continued "Macs heritage will become a factor also". Taking a breath and rubbing his forehead "Commander I just want you to keep en eye on her dismissed"
"Sir you're not going to tell me why?"
"Commander I have given you a heads up that's all I can do!"
"Yes sir" Harm replied while looking at Webb. What did Webb get Mac into this time? "Sir I will do my best" he saluted and left the admirals office.
"Tiner, get Major Mackenzie" as he looked at Clayton Webb, this was not going well at all. There was a knock on the door "enter!"
"Sir Major Mackenzie reporting as ordered" while she was speaking she noticed Webb this was not a good sign.
"Relax major and take a seat, I have to let you know that you will be prosecuting the case you worked on in Afghanistan. Webb has an update for you"
"Mac remember when we talked about the possibility of other American soldiers hiding their family ties? Well it seems that they are looking into your family background. Do you know anything of your family when they lived in Iran?"
"Clay the only thing I remember is the sweet old lady that was my grandma"
"Okay I will check into it myself, mean while Mac keep your eyes open, they just might be watching you" Clay stated as he closed his note pad.
"Major keep in mind we all will be watching out for you. Have LT. Roberts help you with any research, Dismissed!"
Mac looked at Webb and then at the admiral "yes sir" she turn and walked out of the office. She had to find Harm and cancel going to the airport with him. She had some old boxes she needed to sort through. This case was already giving her a headache.
"Mac slow down where is the fire?" Harm was given her his best smile. "I just wanted to make sure you were still gong with me tonight, you know dinner, airport."
"No I am going to have to cancel I need to look up a few things for the article 32 hearing that is being held on Wednesday. I wasn't to be involved in this case. I was told that I would be a witness. Now its mine someone wants me there."
"Whoa slow down Mac, come with me tonight and explain to me what happen in Afghanistan, and why this why you think someone wants you on it." By now he was holding her hand. Mac looked down at their hands took a breath and had to agreed to go him; she could do what she had to do when she gets home.
During dinner she told Harm about the soldiers who were of Middle Eastern descent spying on the US government, and helping the other side. It has gotten to the point where they want to do better back ground checks on military personal. And that someone wants her involved because her grandmother is from Iran. And that this entire case was making her nervous. "Harm I am serious this is given me the creeps"
"Mac I will help keep you safe and sane. And I will even feed you."
"Gee Harm what's a girl to say to that?" Having a good laugh she said "It's time to go"
They drove to the airport both deep in thought about the days to come. Harm was hoping that everyone would bond and then he could ask Mac to marry him. Mac on the other hand was thinking I just want this case to be over. I really want to spend time with Harms family. I really need to move on with my life, Harm can help.