Title: Dearly Beloved

Rating: Everyone can read this

Author: Sarah

Archiving: Yes, just let me know where

E-Mail: None. Picks up after Fair Winds and Following Seas and flashes back to several episodes.

Pairing: Harm and Mac

A/N: I'm going to use my middle name for Mac's. You will find out what it is as you read.

Disclaimer: JAG belongs to DPB and Belisarius Productions. All characters you don't recognize belong to me.

Dedication: This is for the cast and crew of JAG. Thank you for ten wonderful years.

As they all watch the coin flip in the air, Bud has his eye on it. He catches it and turns to smile at Mac. He lifts his hand. Mac smiles at Harm. "Looks like I'm going to London." Harm kisses her and holds her close to him. Mac kisses him and lays her head on his shoulder. "It just came to me. Yesterday when you told me you loved me that I didn't say it back." Harriet looks at her. "What do you mean you didn't say it back? Are you nuts?" Mac nods. "I'm nuts for Harm." Harm flashes his flyboy grin. "I'm nuts for you too. And you're right. You didn't tell me." Mac smiles at him. "Well, let me fix that right now. I love you so much Harm."

Unknown to any of the others, Jason Tiner had come in right as Harm announced that he and Mac are getting married. He goes over to the jukebox and puts his quarters in. He picks a song and goes over to them. Bud turns around. "Tiner, is that you?" Jason nods. He starts to speak, but he stands at attention when he sees Bud's rank now. "Petty officer Tiner, requesting permission to shake the Captain's hand and hug the Colonel." Mac nods. "Permission granted. It's good to see you Tiner." Jason goes over and hugs Mac. "It's good to see you too Colonel." He turns to Harm. "Captain, if I might speak freely. It's about time you got your head out of your six and told the Colonel you love her and asked her to marry you." Mac looks at Harm. "Well, he really didn't ask. He just said. 'Let's get married.' But when I get my ring, I want a down on one knee proposal." Harm kisses her forehead and nods. "You got it Ninja girl." Jason smiles at them. "Have any of you talked to Admiral Chegwidden?"

As if on cue, the now retired Admiral Chegwidden comes in. Harriet glances at him and smiles. Everyone in uniform snaps to attention as AJ nears the group. "You don't have to stand at attention. I'm not in the Navy anymore." Mac smiles at him. "It's good to see you, sir." AJ smiles at Mac. "It's good to see you too Mac." He shakes Harm's hand. "Congratulations Captain." Harm smiles. "Thank you, sir." AJ shakes his head. "Drop the sir. It's AJ." Harm moves Mac in front of him and holds her from behind. "So you two finally got together. What took you so long?" Mac laughs. "I was wondering that myself, AJ and he said that all he needed was a deadline." AJ laughs. "Only you would say that Rabb. When did this happen?" Mac gazes at Harm lovingly then kisses his cheek. "Last night. I went over to his apartment to talk, next thing I know we're sitting down, talking and he says 'Let's get married.' And as you can see, I have no ring yet, but that will be changing soon. I hope." Harm kisses her cheek. "As soon as we get settled you'll have a ring on your finger and everyone will know that you're mine." Mac caresses Harm's cheek. "I've always been yours and I always will be yours. All the guys I was with weren't you and I didn't really truly love them the way I love you." Harm smiles. "That's the same with me. None of the girls I dated could compare to you. I've always wanted you." Sturgis smiles at Mac and Harm. "You two really do belong together. I would hate to be the one to separate you." Mac sighs. "We have been separated Sturgis. He left JAG for a while and went back to flying." Harm nods. "We were separated physically, but not in our hearts. I was always with you. I know it didn't seem like it at the time, but I was." Mac nods with tears in her eyes. "Then when you got back we got into our fight and I went away for three months."

Jen looks at the two of them. "Think of it this way. You needed some time apart and it took you until now to realize that you don't want to be away from each other." Mac nods as a few tears roll down her face. "I'm not going to be separated from him willingly ever again." Harm wipes her tears away and holds her tighter. "We won't ever be apart unless I have to go somewhere for a meeting. But I will be calling you at least three times a day, if not more, to make sure you're okay." Mac lays her head on his chest and holds him a little tighter. "You know just the right things to say at the right times." Harm rubs her arm a little. "It's okay sweetie. I'm not letting you go."

Harriet looks at them and smiles. "If Bud and I can get through everything that happened from when he stepped on the land mine, then I know you two can stay together." Harm kisses Mac's forehead. "I know we can too."

Mac glances up as the door opens. "Sergei? Is that you?" Sergei Zhukov nods and comes closer to them. "Hello Harm." Harm turns Mac loose and hugs his half brother. "How are you? What are you doing here?" Sergei smiles at Harm. "I'm moving here. I wanted to be closer to you." Harm looks at Mac and back to Sergei. "Well, I just got my own command little brother. Mac and I are moving to London." He does a double take at Mac. "Mac? I didn't recognize you." She smiles brightly. "I decided to grow my hair out. I think Harm forgot to tell you."

Bud looks at the time and turns to Harm and Mac. "Harm, Mac, we need to go. We told the sitter we'd be home before11. Come by and see the kids when you can before you leave." Mac nods at him. "We sure will Bud. We couldn't leave without saying goodbye to the kids." She lays her head against Harm's shoulder and gazes at him. Harm smiles at her and kisses her forehead. "We'll be by to see them before we go Bud. And everyone here has an open invitation to come see us and Mattie in London at any time." Bud and Harriet hug Harm and Mac again. Harriet takes Bud's hand and holds onto it. "Let's take the kids to London as soon as we can. I want the twins to know their Aunt Mac and Uncle Harm." Bud kisses her cheek lovingly. "Sounds like a plan to me."

As Harm is speaking, a cell phone rings. Everyone looks at each other and Mac smiles. "It's mine. Hello?" Mattie smiles on the other end. "Hey Mac. Is Harm with you? I called the apartment and his cell phone and no answer." Mac nods. "He's right here with me. We're at McMurphy's." Mattie nods. "Okay. I was just making sure he was okay. He is okay, right?" "Yeah sweetie, he's fine." Harm glances at Mac and mouths to her 'Who is it?' Mac smiles and mouths back. 'Mattie.' Mac turns back to the phone. "Mattie, do you want to speak with him? He's right here next to me." Mattie shakes her head. "No thanks. You two just have fun and tell everyone hi for me." "I will sweetie. We'll come see you soon." Mattie smiles on the other end. "Okay. See you soon." "See you soon sweetie. Bye." Mattie grins. "Bye Mac." Mac pushes the button to end the call and smiles at Harm. "Mattie was worried about you." Harm kisses her forehead. "You didn't tell her about us?" Mac shakes her head. "I thought I'd let you tell her. You can explain it easier if there's no ring on my finger by the time we go see her."

Harm smiles at Mac. "When we go see her, you'll have a ring on your finger. I promise, and you know all about those." Mac snuggles in his arms. "Yes I do. You haven't broken one to me…..yet." Harm kisses her and gazes lovingly into her eyes. "I will never break a promise to you." Mac smirks at him. "If you do, it'll take a whole lot to make it up to me. You won't get off easy." Harm kisses the top of her head. "I know sweetheart. I know. And if I'm not mistaken, we have a promise that we have to fulfill." Mac looks at him flabbergasted. "What in the world are you talking about….oh, you mean our baby promise." Harm nods. "What else did you think I meant, silly." Mac smiles at him then looks away. "But what the doctor told me. The chance of me conceiving a baby naturally is only four percent." Harm puts his finger under her chin and turns her head to face him. "If you can't have our baby naturally, then we'll come up with something." Mac looks at him with tears in her eyes. "You mean leave me, right?" Harm shakes his head. "No way will I ever leave you. Never in a million years." Mac takes a breath and snuggles against him. "You had better not leave me at all. I just got you all to myself and I am not letting you get away."

Two months later

Harm, Mac and Mattie's house

London England

The phone rings and Mattie quickly answers it. "Hello? Yes just a minute. Daddy, it's for you." Harm picks the phone up in his office. "Thanks angel. Captain Rabb. Yes. When? Okay. Thank you." He sighs and goes to find Mac. "Mac, you okay sweetheart?" Mac had come down with a cold and nods. "I'm just sick and tired of being sick. What's wrong?" Harm sits on the bed next to her and pulls her in his arms. "I just got a call. I have to go do my quals the weekend after next." Mac sighs. "I hate it when you go fly. I'll miss curling up next to you when I'm ready for bed." He kisses her forehead gently. "If you'll behave while I'm gone I'll bring you something extra special back." Mac smiles and snuggles against him. "That works for me. Just come back to us in one piece." Harm nods. "I will angel. I will." He starts to softly sing to her. Mac sighs and falls right to sleep in his arms. He carefully settles her against the pillows and goes to see Mattie. "Matts, come sit with your old dad for a minute. I've got to tell you something." Mattie comes over to him. "When are you leaving, how long will you be gone?" Harm scoops her in his arms and sits her in his lap. "I have to go do my quals the weekend after next. I'll be back as quick as I can. I told your Mom that if you both behave I'll bring you both back something extra special." Mattie kisses his cheek. "When do I not behave Daddy?" Harm laughs. "Oh, gee, let me think." Mattie laughs. "You're silly Daddy. What are you going to bring us?" Harm tickles her lightly. "You'll see if you behave while I'm gone." Meanwhile, Mac had woken up and goes to find Harm and Mattie. Harm hears Mac walking around. "Sarah Elizabeth, get your cute little Marine six back to bed." Mac groans and goes downstairs with them. She sits in the chair on the other side of the room and sighs. "I heard that you have to go do your quals. You had better be careful and come back to us in one piece." Harm nods. "I will sweetheart. Are you hungry?" Mac shakes her head. "Not right now. Maybe I can have some soup later?" Harm nods and pats the seat next to him and Mattie. "Come sit by us. We won't bite." Mac shakes her head. "I don't want either one of you to get sick." Harm puts Mattie next to him and stands up. He goes over to Mac. He scoops her in his arms and kisses her cheek. "I don't care if I get sick. I just want my girls next to me." Mac curls herself in his arms and sighs. "Why did I have to get sick? I hate being sick and worthless." Harm shakes his head. "You aren't worthless. People just get sick sometimes sweetheart. I know you don't feel good and I just want you to start feeling better soon. Especially since we've got a special date coming up, right?" Mac nods. "Yeah, you're right." She thinks for a minute. "Oh, Harm you can't do your quals that weekend." Harm nods. "Okay, I can fix this. I'll go call the office and have them relay a message to Captain Ingles. If they can't fit me in this month, there's always next month." Mac nods and slowly falls asleep with her head against Harm's chest. Harm rubs her back and kisses her forehead. Mattie curls up next to Harm as best as she can.

Two weeks later

Annapolis Maryland

United States Naval Academy Chapel

Harm, Bud, Sergei, little AJ and Mike are at the end of the aisle waiting on Mac to come down. Harriet, Jen, Mattie and Lisa, Harriet's niece, are standing in their positions. The doors at the end of the aisle close and Harm smiles. The doors open as the bridal march is played. Mac, in her off white sweetheart neckline empire waist dress, comes down the aisle, carrying a bouquet of red and white roses interlaced with baby's breath, on the arm of AJ Chegwidden. Harm takes one look at Mac and smiles. He wipes a few stray tears from his cheeks before she notices. She smiles brighter than bright as they get close to Harm.

Harm meets them and takes Mac's arm. AJ looks at him with a stern look on his face. "You'd better take care of her or your six is mine." Harm nods and shakes his hand. "You can count on it sir." Chaplin Turner clears his throat. "Dearly beloved, we're gathered here to join Harmon David and Sarah Elizabeth in Holy matrimony. Who gives this woman to this man?" The Admiral kisses Mac's cheek. "I do on behalf of her friends and family." The Chaplin nods and turns to the congregation. "You may be seated."

As everyone sits down, Mac squeezes Harm's hand. "Harmon and Sarah, in all the years I've known you two, I've known that you two belonged together. If I may, I have a passage that I found as I was preparing for this day." Harm and Mac nod. Chaplin Turner turns to the page with the passage. "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way, Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 New Living Translation) Everyone in the congregation is wiping away a few stray tears as are Harm and Mac. Chaplin Turner smiles at them. "You have chosen to speak your own vows. Please turn to each other and say your vows." Mac hands Harriet her bouquet and turns to Harm taking his hands in hers. "Harmon, you go first." Harm brings Mac's hands up to his lips and lightly kisses them. "What can I say about you, my angel? In some ways, I have been in love with you since the day I met you in our rose garden. I was in shock that you looked so much like Diane, but you are so much different than her. You were there with me on my search for my dad, you were there with me when I was granted guardianship of Mattie, and now you'll be my wife. I love you so much Princess. I promise you that we'll be together forever and you know about my promises." Mac wipes a few tears away from her face grateful she had put waterproof mascara on.

Chaplin Turner turns to Mac. "Sarah, you can now say your vows to Harmon." Mac squeezes Harm's hand. "What can I say about you, Flyboy? You have surprised me since the day we met. That look on your face made the hair on my neck stand up. You've been through more things than anyone else with me and not once have you left me. I love you so much and I know you'll take good care of me, Mattie and any other little Rabbs that come along. I'm eternally grateful that I have you in my life and I'm not giving you up without a fight." Chaplin Turner nods and gets the rings from little AJ. He hands Harm the ring for Mac. "Harm, take this ring and repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed." Harm takes the ring and slides it on her finger and smiles. "With this ring, I thee wed." He squeezes Mac's hand as she grins brightly. She takes Harm's ring from Chaplin Turner and slides it on his finger and repeats the same words to Harm. She holds his hand tightly and doesn't let go. They turn to face Chaplin Turner, who is smiling. "By the power vested in me by the United States Navy, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Captain, you may kiss the bride." Harm spins Mac into his arms and holds her close. "I love you so much Mrs. Rabb." Mac smiles and rests her head against his shoulder. "I love you too Mr. Rabb." Harm kisses her passionately. Mac takes her bouquet from Harriet and takes Harm's hand. They turn to face the congregation. "I now present to you, Captain and Mrs. Harmon Rabb Junior."

Harm and Mac walk down the aisle and go to the Bride's room. Mac sets her flowers down and looks at him with tears streaming down her face. He pulls her in his arms and holds her tight. "What's wrong sweetie?" She wraps her arms around his waist and holds on to him for dear life. "It's just me. I'm scared now that I have you that you'll leave me or worse." He rubs her back. "Honey, don't worry about that. You know about my promises and I won't ever break one I make to you." Mac looks at him. "I know, but there are things that could happen to you and I need you in my life too much to loose you." Harm sits down with her on his lap. "Sweetie, I am not going to let anything happen to me or to you or to Mattie." Mac tucks her head under his chin and sighs.