AN: Thanks again for the reviews. I had another busy week, but I'm happy that I could post this new chapter up on here. Sorry that it hasn't been betaed. I'm just warning you ahead of time of the possible errors. Anyways, on a happier note, did any of you see the previews for next weeks episode. I can't believe it's going to be the last one ever! At least the previews look promising.We might get to have that romatic shipper ending we have all been waiting for. Well...on with the chapter! -Beachchick

Chapter 10 Dinner

Security room

Sunday Afternoon

4:00pm

It took the just about forever to collect the witnesses statements from the pool, but afterwards Harm and Mac reconvened in the security room to speak with Marks.

"This wasn't a total failure," Marks said. "We stopped them from killing Jenny like they had planned."

"Yes, and now we now know there are two people involved, and it kind of makes sense now. Earlier when our room was ransacked, and the fire was started, it would have taken two people to for that plan to have worked," Mac said.

"But we still don't have a clue to who they are," Harm said.

Mark's scratched his chin deep in thought. "They have to make a mistake sometime. When they do, we'll be ready for them….."

Harm and Mac headed back to the room to review the new witness' statements. On the way to their room, they ran into Nancy and Richard.

"Hey guys, we were just coming to find you," Richard said.

"Oh, we aren't in our old room anymore. We switched rooms."

"You did?" Nancy asked confused.

"Yes. There was a….a water problem," Mac said.

"Leaky shower," Harm lied.

"Well, we just wanted to invite you two for dinner tonight. That is, if your not busy."

"We're free for dinner," Mac said.

"Great," Nancy said. "Does six thirty sound good to you?"

"That's fine," Harm answered.

"We wanted to try that restaurant Amelia's."

"How about we meet you there?" Mac said.

"Sounds good," Nancy said a little too excitedly. "Oh…by any chance are you guys up for a game of golf. Richard and I love golf," Nancy said smiling up at her husband, who squeezed her hand comfortingly.

"Wish we could but work calls," Harm replied.

"Oh…" Nancy said. "Hey, I though you two were on vacation. It means no work allowed," Nancy laughed.

"We have a few things to finish up with," Mac said pulling Harm away from them. "We'll see you for dinner."

"Don't work to hard," Richard shouted, as Harm and Mac walked away from them.

"They are really nice people," Harm said, as they continued to their room.

"Yeah," Mac agreed. "Something just dawned on me," Mac said trying not to laugh.

Harm turned to face her. "What?" He asked.

"I hate to say this but….don't they remind you of Barbie and Ken?"

"You noticed too?" Harm said in a hushed voice.

"Yeah, they just seem…..a little too happy all the time," Mac said. "But they are nice people."

"Yeah," Harm said. "But Nancy's laugh is really starting to annoy me."

Later that night, Harm and Mac got ready for dinner. After spending a while going over statements they didn't find anything worth while and decided to call it quits for the night.

"We better get a new lead soon," Mac said.

"The captain expects results and I feel like we are just wasting our time," Harm said changing inside there room.

"Yeah, I know what you mean," Mac answered through the bathroom door. "They haven't made any mistakes yet and are careful at covering their tracks. How does this look?" Mac asked coming out of the bathroom a second later.

"Wow! I mean.. uh…," Harm stumbled for the right words.

'I think I actually made him speechless for a change,' Mac thought, as she smiled to herself. She turned around in front of him, and he scanned her appearance. She was in a nice blue evening dress, and the sides of her hair were pulled back into a matching blue butterfly clip, designed with tiny rhinestones.

"You look amazing," he said boldly kissing her hand. Harm had given her complements before but she could feel herself blushing this time.

"You look nice too, sailor," she said admiring his blue shirt and black dress pants. Harm produced a small rose from behind his back and handed it to her. "It's beautiful she said touching the soft small petals."

"Allow me," he said giving her his classic Harm flyboy smile, as she let him tilt her head and fasten the rose into her hair. Her breath quickly caught in her throat when she felt Harm's hands run through her hair. "Shall we go?" He asked holding out his hand for her.

"Yes," she said excepting his hand, as they went out the door.

Sunday Night

Cruise ship (Restaurant Amelia's fine dinning)

6:20pm

It was a nice evening. The sun had gone down and the sky had taken on a purple tint, as the moons glow reflected off the dark blue water below them. The waiter set them out on the patio deck looking out over the water. For people who wanted to have a nice dinner under the stars, this was the spot. Even though most of the seats were occupied, the dinner seating was still romantic and the soft glow of the candles made the setting more intimate and inviting.

They had just been lead through the restaurant and outside onto the deck. They had arrived before Nancy and Richard, and they sat down letting the waiter push their chairs in and pour them glasses of sparkling water.

"Look at the view!" Mac said, as the waiter poured her a glass of water. "It's amazing."

"I'm glad you like the view," the waiter said in his French accent. "I'm Gustavo, your waiter for tonight. Shall I start you off with something to drink? Wine perhaps?"

"We're waiting for two other people," Harm said.

"I'll see to it that they get sent over when they arrive. In the meantime, look over the menu, and take your time in deciding." The waiter moved on to another table to pour their water and welcome the other people there.

Mac's eyes soared over the ocean. Her eyes took in every detail not missing a thing as she looked over the picturesque scene.

Meanwhile, Harm's eyes had been fixated on Mac. He was studying her appearance taking in every detail as her eyes were on the water.

Harm did everything he could to look away at the view, but his eyes stayed on her face.

'He's staring at me,' Mac thought. 'I wonder if I should tell him.' But before she could think another thing, the words were out of her mouth.

"You're staring," she told him.

"You look beautiful," he said complimenting her for the second time that night.

Mac didn't know what to say. People had called her beautiful before, but it hadn't meant much. Hearing the word from Harm took on a whole another meaning, and she really felt truly beautiful.

"Thanks," she replied meeting his gaze.'What stupid answer was that? All I can come up with is thanks?'

They could have gazed at each other forever, but unfortunately they were interrupted.

"You guys look great," Nancy said, as she and her husband were lead to their table.

"Thank you," Mac said pulling away from Harms gaze.

"This is a nice restaurant," Richard said sitting across from Harm. He took his jacket off and hung it over his chair."

"I'm starving," Nancy said. "Shall we order?"

They took time to look over the list of food to choose from, and minute later the waiter appeared at their side.

Half way through dinner Harm dropped his napkin on the ground, and he reach down to pick it up. That's when something suddenly caught his eye. Alarm signals went off in Harm's mind. He had only seen it for a second but he was sure this had to be more than a coincidence. He had to tell Mac, but how?

"Is something wrong?" Nancy asked noticing Harms pale face. The color had drained from Harm's face but he tried to brush it off like it was nothing.

"Huh...no... everything's fine. I just dropped my napkin." He tried to get Mac's attention by looking directly at her, but she was busy talking with Nancy and Richard. As she talked to them, Harm noticed a weird allure surrounding them. It was something he hadn't noticed before, and as he saw it now, it sent a chill down his spine. Harm pushed that thought away and finally got an idea of a way to capture Mac's attention. It was an insanely crazy idea, something way out of Harm character but it was the only good plan he could think of. Immediately Harm started coughing uncontrollably, slowly at first but then louder. He started attracting the attention from people at other tables, as he continued his coughing. Mac, Nancy, and Richard looked at him concerned.

"Jeez," Harm said addressing Mac. "I cough...cough…thinks this had pepper in it," he said pointing to his spaghetti.

'I've never seen him like this before,' Mac though. 'I didn't know he was allergic to pepper.' She patted him on the back, but his coughing increased. Suddenly Mac had a flash back to a time when they had been eating salad with pepper on it. She looked at him curiously. Harm started fake coughing more violently, and he got up making eye contact with her. 'Maybe he's trying to tell me something.'

"I'm going to...cough...the restroom."

Harm started back into the building.

"Maybe I should go and check on him," Mac said dropping her napkin on the table and quickly getting up to follow him.

"Go," Nancy said. "We'll be fine here."

Mac headed inside the building after Harm. She moved passed tables and people to the restrooms on the side of the room. She stopped in front of both doors unsure if she should go inside.

'Maybe I won't go in,' she thought eyeing the door. 'I don't even know if Harms in there. Maybe I'll just-

But before she could finish her thought, a strong arm reached out of the bathroom and pulled her in.

To be continued…..