The Nutcracker Chapter 6: Happy Ending, a jag fanfic

AN: Sorry about the long time it took me to update. School is terrible and I'm glad that it's the weekend. I hope you guys weren't too disappointed in the time it took me to upload. I was having internet trouble and my chapter hadn't been sent to my beta reader. So I had to send it again. I also went through a personal lose a few days ago. My cat died. :( Anywaysno more excuses, on to the story.

One more thing: I thank my beta reader Katie. Without her this story would have far more mistakes in it. lol

The Nutcracker Part 6 (last chapter)

Mac sat down, curiously looking at him and wondering what he had gotten for her. She studied him closely but his face showed no hint to what it could be. Harm sat down on the couch next to her and revealed a small blue jewelry box. Mac's eyes lit up when she saw the small box lying in the palm of his hand.

"It's so beautiful," she gasped when he handed it to her.

"Open it," he urged her, as he watched her face. She opened it and gasped this time holding her hand up to her mouth in surprise. She tore her eyes away from the enchanting gift and back up at him. He met her gaze and she saw the loving look that shown out of his eyes. She reached for the object when he said, "Allow me." He took the jewelry box out of her shaking hands and kneeled down beside her. Mac's eyes widened when she saw him kneel.

"I have always loved you, Sarah," he said. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"

This speech was short but elegant all the same. Mac looked into his eyes and saw nothing but love and hope shinning out. She looked down as fear took over. "I don't know…what if it doesn't work or what if-"

"Mac," Harm said pulling her up to a standing position with him. "This will work, I believe we will work. Whatever fears you have of the future cast them aside and know that we'll be together. I'm tired of pretending were just friends, it hurts me deep inside when I look over at you and I can't tell you that I love you and that I don't want to be lone anymore. I want you in my life as more than just a friend or a co-worker. I want to come home every night to you and enjoy life with you. Isn't that what you want too?"

Mac smiled up at him and rapped her arms around him. "I love you too. Yes I'll marry you." Harm slipped the beautiful ring on her finger and they kissed. He pulled away from her excitedly.

"Look at the ring."

"It's beautiful," she said holding up to the light to study. The engagement ring was just the right size for her slender fingers. In the middle of the ring was a ruby. As she looked closer she gasped again. "It's a rose!" she told Harm excitedly. It was the fieriest red color she had ever seen and it was sculpted just right to look like a rose. On the side of the magnificent ring were emeralds shaped to look like leaves. The band was made of gold, and it sparkled like a newly discovered jewel. "Where did you find this ring?" Mac asked overjoyed, as she kept admiring it.

"I had it custom made."

Mac gave him a shocked look. "This must have cost a fortune."

"Don't worry; I have friends in high places. So do you like it?"

"I love it. Thank you soooooo much," she said throwing her arms around him again. "This is the best Christmas present I have ever received."

"I though you would like it. I though it would be a symbol of the first day we met…"

"In a rose garden," she finished for him, as they sat back down on the couch. "Just how long have you been planning this?"

"For a few months," Harm admitted. "But it's been on my mind for a few years."

"Wait a second," Mac said. "We haven't even had our first date yet."

"That could be a problem," Harm said thinking for a second. "Why couldn't this be our first date?"

"At my house?" She asked skeptically.

"Why not?" He said pulling her back up from the couch. "Wait one moment," he said walking over to her radio and turned it on. Then he went and dimmed the lights.

"Maybe I should change back into my dress," she said.

"Mac you look fine. Now come here." Mac walked towards him and stopped a few inches from him. "May I have this dance?" He asked as the music start to play.

Mac smiled at him a little amused and accepted his hand. They started to dance and in their minds the room transformed it's self into a beautiful balcony over looking the sea. Mac sighed contently and laid her head on his shoulder as they danced closely. She could feel her robe almost transforming into a beautiful gown and she could almost feel the soft fabric of Harm's suit. Then she started to listen to the music as they continued to dance slowly.

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

I know that you are something special
To you I'd be always faithful
I want to be what you always needed
Then I hope you'll see the heart in me

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

Your beautiful soul, yeah

You might need time to think it over
But I'm just fine moving forward
I'll ease your mind
If you give me the chance
I will never make you cry, c'mon let's try

Am I crazy for wanting you
Baby do you think you could want me too
I don't waste your time
Do you see things the way I do
I just want to know that you feel it too
There is nothing left to hide

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

Your beautiful soul, yeah

The song started to end but they continued to slowly dance.

"I'm glad you thought of this as our first date," Mac said.

"I'm just glad that you agreed," he said suddenly dipping her. He suddenly pulled her up into a kiss.

"I love you, Harm," she whispered in his ear.

"I love you too," he answered holding her close as the next song began.

The End