Chapter 28

Sunday Morning

Rabb Household

Harm muddled over his feelings. He loved his Marine. He knew he had since she helped him on to the helicopter on their first case. Harm listened to Mac and Mackenzie in the nursery over the baby monitor. Mackenzie finally had a mother who would love her and protect her with her own life. He smiled when he heard Mac blow a raspberry on Mackenzie belly – eliciting a joyful laugh from the infant. He sighed with contentment when he hard Mattie enter the room settling in to play with them.

"Mac, do you think Dad has told Gram yet about you being Mackenzie's mom?"

"I don't know sweetie. But the one thing I do know is to never rush your father, he will make his decisions in his own time and what he thinks is best."

"Mac, do you think my mom would be upset with me if I loved you like a mom? I mean, you gave me to Dad last Christmas, and I had hoped that you and him would always get together, and that would make you my stepmom."

"I don't think your mother would mind if you loved me, she would only want you to be happy. I'll let you in on a little secret, I think of you as one of my daughters to."

"Thanks Mac."

"Do you want to join me and Mackenzie for a walk around the land?"

"Well, Gina is still asleep in the FROG, I'll leave her a note."

"Okay Mattie, we will meet you downstairs."

She walked into the master bedroom to find Harm staring at the phone.

"You know you have to tell her sometime or another. I am taking the girls out, but then again, I know you used your little spy machine to ease drop," she said pointing to the baby monitor.

"Thanks for taking the girls. I will call her today, besides, she will be really happy."

"What if she isn't happy about it? What if she thinks I will beat the children like I was beaten?"

"Mac if I thought you was capable of beating children, I wouldn't have let you close to them, besides, you never did anything to harm Chloe. I think you are a wonderful mother. Calm your fears." He gave her a hug and said, "Go take the kids out while I tell my mother the good news."

"See you in an hour."

"Bye Honey."

"Bye Babe." She laughed at their terms of endearment.

He walked her down the stairs and waved goodbye to them. He reached for his phone and dialed his mother's familiar number.

"Hello?"

"Hi Frank. Is Mom around so she can pick up a connection, I have news I have to tell you guys."

"Trish, your son is on the phone with more news, find a chair to sit down in!" Frank said chuckling. "You know, your kind of news is bad for the heart son."

"Frank, I know, trust me, I don't look for these situations, situations find me."

"Hi Honey," Trish said picking up the phone. "I am sitting down next to Frank on the patio, now you can tell us your news."

"Well, Mom, Frank, Mackenzie's mother has contacted me."

"Oh my God." Trish muttered. "What does she want?"

"She wants to be a part of Mackenzie's life."

"How big a part?" Frank asked.

"Pretty big. I think me and her are going to figure out a way to work this out."

"We will pay her off!" Trish exclaimed.

"I don't think she get paid off Mom. Sarah isn't the type of woman to walk away easily from her responsibilities."

"Sarah?"

"Sarah Mackenzie, you met her." Harm said grinning.

"That is great news, tell Sarah I absolutely adore her. Fate has figured out a way to keep you two together." Frank commented.

"Harm, I am putting a package in the mail for you. You should get it tomorrow," his mom said.

"I'm glad you guys are okay with Mac being her mom."

"Harm, she is already a big part of your life. Be sure to call your Grandmother and let her know. She will want to have you and the family up for Thanksgiving."

"I'll call her soon Mom. I love you guys."

"We love you too son."