Chapter 5 What are you guys doing here?

Pool deck (cruise ship)

Friday Afternoon

5:18 pm

Mac didn't know what she was more shocked from. Seeing Mic sitting next to Harm, or turning around and seeing Renee…or maybe it was that she hadn't eaten anything since they were on the plane. All she knew was that when she reached Harm she felt her knees give way underneath her. Harm jumped out of his chair and caught her from falling.

"Whoa! Its ok, Mac, I've got you," He said lifting her up into his arms. He carried her over to the long chairs and laid her down on his chair. When she opened her eyes a few seconds later she saw herself surrounded by Harm, Brumby, and Renee. 'Awww! This is like a bad dream,' was the first thought that she had. "What are you guys doing here?" She asked them trying to sit up.

"We're here on vacation," Renee said gently.

"Ok," Mac said putting her hands on her head and closing her eyes."

"You ok, Mac," Harm asked concerned.

"Yeah, I'm just feeling light headed."

"Have you guys eaten anything?" Brumby asked.

"Not since the plane," Harm said.

"I've got an idea. There's a buffet over there on the deck. Why don't we go over there and have something to eat," Renee suggested.

"That sounds like a good plan," Mac said hearing her stomach growl uncontrollably.

Minutes later they were standing in the buffet line. After piling up their plates with all kinds of exotic foods, they picked a table and started eating.

"So what's the real reason you guys are here?" Brumby asked taking a real interest in there lives.

Harm and Mac again exchanged looks and Mac quietly sipped her lemonade. 'I'm not going to say anything.'

Brumby continued, "I mean are you too here on a honeymoon?" He asked noticing their wedding rings.

Mac almost choked on her drink. "What?"

"We're here on undercover JAG business," Harm admitted.

"Undercover?" Renee asked intrigued and also a little relieved.

"I knew it, Harm!" Brumby said slightly relieved as well. He didn't have any hard feeling towards them. He had actually moved on with his life. But the thought of them married still affected him.

"Shhhh… not so loud," Harm whispered. "We told you about what was going on with us, so now it's your turn."

"We're dating now," Renee said.

"What?" Harm and Mac said in unison.

"Whatever happened to…" Harm started to say before Renee cut him off.

"We got a divorce," Renee said. "We realized we weren't as compatible as we thought. Then I was sent to Australia on an assignment and Mic and I ran into each other."

"We've been dating for a year now," Brumby said squeezing her hand.

"Wow, I'm very happy for you guys," Harm said.

"Yeah, so am I," Mac replied. 'They certainly deserve each other.' Mac thought with a laugh.

"So what about the two of you?" Renee asked. "Get together yet?"

It was time for Harm to get all choked up. He had been eating and started coughing like crazy. Mac patted him on the back while her face showed concern.

"Not yet," He managed to get out when he stopped coughing.

Mac's heart skipped a beat, and she locked eyes with him. 'Not yet?'

"So…" Brumby said breaking the awkwardsilence. "What are you guys doing here on assignment?"

"It's need to know," Harm replied.

"I see you've entered the realm of the spooks," He said laughing.

Renee jabbed him in the side and said, "Well… you'll tell us if there is anything we can do right?"

"Yeah, sure," Mac said looking down at her steak.

"How can you eat that?" Harm asked, as he glanced over at her.

"I have good taste in food, Harm, unlike you."

"So how's JAG? How's life with the new boss?"

"How did you know?" Harm asked.

"I still have my connections with JAG," Brumby replied.

"It's good, better then when we were under Sturgis' command," Harm said.

Rene looked shocked. "You mean AJ's not there anymore?" Rene asked.

"No, he's been gone for about eight months," Mac said. "Now were under Major General Cresswell's command."

"A Marine? That must be a change for you Harm," Brumby teased.

"I've learned to deal with changes. But actually it's not that bad. Besides I've had Mac for a partner for more then 8 years. I've survived, so I think I can handle just about anything."

Mac shot him a dirty look. 'Just wait till later tonight. I'll get you for that comment. You can run but you can't hide.'

For the rest of dinner they talked about their lives and they took time to catch up with each other. After dinner they went their separate ways with promises to get together again and talk before the end of the cruise. Harm and Mac went back to their room. It was only seven but they thought they might try and get some early rest and much needed relaxation.

"I can't believe I almost fainted," Mac told Harm. 'I can't believe how embarrassing it was.'

"It's understandable. We hadn't eaten since the plane, which reminds me. Are you feeling better?"

"Yep," she said, as she slid her card key into the slot and opened the door. She flicked on the lights and walked in with Harm close behind. The first thing that she and Harm noticed was a gift basket sitting on the table.

Mac read the card and looked up at Harm. "All it says is thank you."

"It's probably from the Captain or Marks," Harm said looking in the basket. The small basket was filled with expensive champagne and wine.

"To bad we can't drink this," Mac said. "Well…you can if you want to."

"No, that's ok, but it does make a nice center piece to this table," Harm said with a laugh.

'Ok, that was random,' Mac thought."It does," she agreed looking at the table more closely. "You know, I didn't even get to enjoy the pool."

"No, I didn't either. But we defiantly need to get some pool time in," He said eyeing her cute bathing suit.

"Jeez, Harm. Get you're mind out of the gutter," Mac said seeing him eye her bathing suit. 'I know what you're thinking,' she thought.

"It was defiantly a surprise to find Renee and Brumby here," Harm said changing the subject.

"Yeah, I know," Mac agreed. "I was really surprised."

"You were surprised? I was shocked. I was sitting right next to Brumby and I didn't even realize it was him! How stupid is that?"

"Yeah," Mac agreed. "That was pretty stupid." Harm gave her a funny look. "Hey, you said it not me." Mac sighed suddenly getting a weird feeling. "Seeing Mic and Renee brang back soooooo many unwanted memories."

"You're engagement party?" Harm asked joining her on the bed.

"That's one of them," Mac said sighing again.

"Didn't it make you feel better to see them here?"

'Are you crazy?'

"I mean you and Mic parted on not so good terms. I just mean he's not mad anymore. Doesn't that make you feel better?"

"Well, when you look atit that way, it does make me feel better."

"See; just think positive from now on."

"You're right," Mac answered. "Hey, listen, do you want to take a shower first?"

"No, I'm going to get in my pajamas. You can take a shower."

"Ok," Mac said, as Harm turned on the tv, and pulled out his pajamas. He could feel his eyes closing when he pulled back the bed, but he fought to stay awake.

Mac opened the door and came out. Harm's mouth dropped to the floor.

"When did you start wearing lingerie to bed?"

"I like the soft feeling of wearing almost nothing," she said making him squirm. "Why do you ask?"

"No reason," he stuttered.

"What? Is this too provocative for you?" She whispered in his ear. That made him even more uncomfortable.

She laughed. "I love making you uncomfortable. Scoot over, flyboy," she said getting in bed.

Harm didn't like feeling uncomfortable and decided to make her feel the same way.

She yawned. "Can I turn off the light?" she asked.

"Go ahead," he said as a mischievous look appeared on his face. Mac turned off the lights and laid down. Harm smirked in the dark and said, "I don't like to feel uncomfortable alone." With his fingers he drew lines down her back. Mac screened and nearly jumped out of bed. She scooted to the far side of the bed and flicked on the light.

"Jeez, Harm! You scared me half to death." She pulled the covers around herself to protect herself. "Don't you dare do that again."

"What's the problem, Mac? You don't like me to do this?" He asked running a hand down her side again.

This time she gasped, but couldn't pull away from him. "That feels good doesn't it?" he asked running his hand along the lace that ran around the edges of her lingerie and down her legs.

"Harm?" She whispered, as he pulled her closer to him.

"What?" He whispered back, as his hands still caressed her.

"Kiss me," she said, as her lips came closer to his.

"I'd love to," he said, closing the distance between them.

End of chapter… I'm evil huh. Mawahahahahahahahahahahah!