Title – Through The Eye Of A Shipper – S10 E19 Two Towns

Authors' Names - Carol and Michi or Michi and Carol

Rating – GS (More information: see Michi's web site)

Paring – Harm & Mac

Spoilers – Season 10 Episode 19 – Two Towns

Disclaimer – JAG belongs to DPB, CBS, and Paramount.

Summary - How 'Two Towns' should've been continued when you saw it through the eye of a shipper… and ummmm… you really had to try on this one.

Author's Notes-

1. Our plan is it to revisit every episode from season 10. However, this series doesn't have a strict rule. Sometimes it may be a follow-up, sometimes it could be a changed scene, or even a change to the entire episode. And if that doesn't work we could always do a 'missing scene'-story. This means the length of the story is based on the way we want to 'handle' the revisit. But don't worry…we plan to use more then 150 words!

2. A huge thanks goes like always to our dear beta-god Witchy V! However, we can't post a FF without our usual C&M warning. English is not our native language (yup, even Carol wants to use this statement LOL). Take this as a fair warning! Also we like to thank Shoe for her little guest appearance… However, we're glad Gum wasn't quite awake today…

3. Since this series will deal with a just aired episode, it means that we risk having a FF that might seem like someone else's. There's hope that our ideas are unique, but should that not be the case we apologize and swear to our god and the chocolate that we did not know it or do it on purpose.

4. Feedback is always welcome.

5. The rest of the series you can either find at Carol's websiteor at Michi's website

Saturday April 9

Dullas International Airport

8:45 PM

"Home, sweet home," Mac said as she walked trough the airport towards the exit.

"It is nice to be home," the man next to her said.

Mac nodded her head. "Now I just need to get a cab and ride home. I wonder if the driver will stop by a Beltway Burger."

The man gave her a sincere smile. "Considering we just spent about eighteen hours together, I would be more than happy to give you a ride home."

Mac looked at the man and considered his words. "I'm not too sure about that one, Lt."

They were just entering the lobby of the airport. Mac smiled as she watched a woman rush into a man's arms and they kissed passionately. There was a small child off to the side. She kept bouncing waiting for a loved one to come home. Lieutenant Vukovic glanced at Mac as she scanned the crowd. He turned his attention back to the on coming exit and to avoid the crowd of travelers and family members. His thoughts started to fill with how much he had enjoyed her company and thought the smile on her was very sweet.

Lieutenant Vukovic smiled. "Colonel, it's no problem. I live in Arlington and would not mind giving you a ride home. I can even stop by Beltway Burger. I was planning on getting dinner from there anyways. Or we could get a takeout order of Italian. There is this really nice place near my apartment," he said, but when he turned his head to look at Mac, he noticed she wasn't there. Lieutenant Vukovic stopped and looked back to see Mac staring at someone in the crowd. He followed her stare and found that she was staring in surprises at a man with blue eyes and dark hair. The Lieutenant watched as the man walked up to Mac and gave her a hug.

Lieutenant Vukovic smiled as Mac gave the man a kiss on the cheek. Once their hug was over Mac and the man just stared at each other. Vukovic saw that their hands were wrapped around each others. He then shrugged and walked towards the exit, leaving Mac in the hands of the other man.

"What are you doing here?" Mac asked.

"I know your car is at JAG, so I thought I would pick you up. Is this a problem?"

"No, I was just…," She paused and looked to see that the Lieutenant was no longer next to her. She looked towards the exit just in time to see him board the shuttle to the parking lot. Their eyes met through the glass and he gave her a smile. Mac smiled back, and then turned her attention back to the man in front of her. "No, it's no problem, Harm."

Harm smiled and took Mac's bag off of her shoulder. "Good."

Harm and Mac walked out of the airport and made their way to the parking lot. Once at Harm's car he placed the suitcase in the back of the SUV, then opened the door for Mac. When he finally got into the car Mac was suppressing a yawn.

"Tired?" Harm asked as he started the engine.

"A little," Mac admitted.

"Didn't you sleep on the plane?"

"A bit but Lt. Vukovic and I talked about a few things."

Harm carefully got them out of the parking lot. "So was that the infamous Lt. Vukovic I saw?"

"The one and only." Mac smiled.

"I thought you couldn't stand him."

"He's kind of growing on me," Mac stated then smiled. "Like a fine mold."

Harm laughed. "Didn't I have the same affect on you at one time?"

"A bit," Mac laughed then she noticed that Harm was going the opposite way from her apartment. "Harm, where are we going?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I thought I would cook you dinner tonight and I have everything at home. After dinner I can take you home. Unless…," he started but Mac cut him off.

"A home cooked dinner sounds great." Mac gave him a smile and Harm's worries stopped.

He glanced at her as he got onto the interstate. "Good."

"How's Mattie?" Mac asked.

Harm took a deep breath. "Better. I just got back from Blacksburg. I was hoping we could talk about her over dinner. I've got a few ideas I would like to bounce off of you."

"That sounds fine. So what is for dinner?"

"How about meatloaf, broccoli, and mashed potatoes?"

"Mmmmm…sounds heavenly." Mac sighed.

Harm chuckled at Mac as out of the corner of his eye he saw her rub her stomach. "Great."

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

Washington, DC

9:20 PM

"Why don't you take a quick shower and get change while I make us dinner?" Harm asked and opened the door to his apartment to get in.

Mac followed him into his loft, carrying her suitcase. "Thanks, that would be great," she told him tiredly with a little smile on her face. "I'll be right back," she said before making her way into Harm's bedroom.

"Take your time," Harm called behind her and walked into the kitchen. He opened his fridge to get the prepared meatloaf out and into the oven.

"Would you like to have some coffee?" He wanted to know. On their way to his apartment he'd caught her suppressing a yawn more than once. She'd looked tired and beaten to him, which wasn't really a surprise after the long flight back from her assignment in Iraq.

"Yes, please," came her prompt answer out of the bathroom before a short time later the sound of running water followed.

While Mac took her shower Harm was getting everything into the oven and onto the burners, before starting the coffeemaker and getting out the dishes. He was just taking two mugs out of the cupboard when he could hear Mac turning off the shower.

With a smile he filled the two mugs with the fresh brewed coffee and took a big sip from his cup. He leant with his hip against the kitchen counter, waiting for Mac to get out of the bathroom to join him.

"Mac?" Harm called softly when she still didn't come out of the bathroom a few minutes later.

When he didn't get an answer Harm made his way to the bedroom. "Mac, is everything…," he started to ask when the sight in front of him made him stop dead in his tracks and lose his words.

He smiled while leaning against the bedroom wall to take in the picture in front of him. There on his bed lay Mac. She was wearing his bathrobe and was sound asleep. She was lying on her side, facing the window. The streetlight was reflecting every movement of a tree outside the window on her face.

Slowly he made his way to her side and carefully started to get her underneath the covers without waking her in the process. Mac only sighed and snuggled even deeper into his pillow. A little smile took place on her lips.

Harm shook his head. "I guess it's too late for the coffee, Marine," he whispered and smiled before walking back into the kitchen to finish up dinner so he could place the food into the fridge.

As soon as he was done he walked into his bathroom to get ready for the night.

He brushed his teeth and took care of other needs before returning to the bedroom. He looked at Mac and could see that she hadn't moved at all and was still asleep.

For a moment he thought about taking his pillow and blanket to sleep on the couch, but decided against it. They'd shared quarters and even a bed before so he was sure it wouldn't be a problem.

Harm quickly got undressed before laying down right next to Mac. He turned onto his side and looked at her. "Good night, Sarah," he whispered and closed his eyes, following her into dreamland.

Sunday, April 10

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

Washington, DC

3:27 AM

Something woke her up. Mac slowly opened her eyes and was greeted by the darkness of the night. The only light in the room was from the moon.

For a second she felt disoriented and that was when she felt what had woken her up in the first place. A rough hand was tenderly caressing her bare belly underneath the bathrobe she was still wearing, while soft kisses were placed on her neck. Her skin was reacting with a fine pattern of goose bumps and his hot breath was driving her crazy.

She could feel the warmth and hard body, which was spooned up against her. Her smooth legs were tangled with his stronger and hairy ones.

Mac closed her eyes and suppressed a moan when he kissed a certain spot on her neck. He was obviously having a nice dream.

Suddenly she opened her eyes wide when she felt his hand slowly moving downwards. Mac quickly stopped his movement while placing her hand over his. She was bare naked underneath the bathrobe and she couldn't let it go out of control.

Then she felt Harm's body stiffened and held her breath for a short time. 'He's not asleep,' she thought. "You're awake?" Mac asked in a whisper.

"Please turn around," he told her with a husky voice, taking his hand away from her body.

Mac complied and slowly turned on her back, coming face to face with her handsome friend.

"I'm sorry, Mac. I shouldn't have done that," Harm immediately started to apologize. "I woke up, feeling your smooth skin under my fingertips. I have no idea how my hand got there in the first place, but I swear I didn't do it on purpose. However, I couldn't resist and I had to touch you. Then I saw the space on your neck and I had to kiss it. I thought…," he wanted to continued, but Mac stopped him.

She placed her hands behind his head and drew him to her, giving him a kiss full of passion and love.

Harm responded eagerly. When they broke their kiss they looked deeply at each other and had to smile. "I love you, Sarah," Harm told her softly.

Mac captured his lips with hers. "I love you, too," she said when they broke the kiss.

Harm kissed her again and pulled her body closely to his. Their hands wrapped around each other and held on to each other for dear life. As they broke their kiss, Harm had maneuvered Mac onto her back, underneath him. He carefully looked into her eyes and Mac's cheeks blushed with excitement.

Mac took one of his hands and placed it on her stomach and slowly dragged the hand in the direction it was heading when she stopped it in the first place. Harm complied and let her lead him. He leaned forward and kissed her neck. Mac removed her hand from his and moved it to his backside. She tugged on his boxers. Harm understood her wishes.

They slowly started a night of being one, heart, mind, and soul.

THE END… sorry, but Smuty and Smutela weren't available…