For disclaimers see chap one

It was a brutally hot summer night, when Harm pulled into the parking lot of the community gym. He wasn't expected in for another week, but he couldn't stand being trapped at home anymore. Not that he felt that his three kids were trapping him; he just felt it was time to get back to business with his boys. Jen had come over to watch the kids for the night, the little ones had already gone down for the night so she and Mattie were going to watch some old movies and hang out. Harm often wondered what he would do without such a good friend like Jennifer Coats.

Standing in the doorway, he watched as Sturgis, who a few weeks ago offered to take over with the boys practice as long as Harm needed him too, was currently watching as the boys practiced their free-throws occasionally stopping them, to show them a new or different position. He watched as Sturgis worked mostly with Sam Weston who went by the name Speed. The boy showed the most promise, and if those calls he made to some college scouts turned up at one of their games, he was sure that Speed would be in for a big surprise.

"Hey, it's the coach!" Sam said.

The rest of the team looked over and started to break out in conversation. Sturgis blew the whistle that hung around his neck.

"Get back to your drills, guys," he said and tossed Sam the ball.

He walked over to Harm with a mixture of a smile and concern written on his face,

"Harm," he said and patted him on the shoulder. "What's wrong man? I told you that I would take care of practice this week."

"I know man, but I just…I don't know. Jen came over and volunteered to watch the kids for a little while, I just had to get out of the house."

Sturgis remained silent. Harm sighed and went on. "I packed up Savannahs things today. I gave some stuff to Mattie and saved some for Tyler and Lu.

"Lu?" Sturgis asked in confusion.

Harm laughed. "When I brought Savannah home from the hospital and introduced Tyler to his baby sister, I tried to get him to say her name but all he would say was Lulu. Mattie and I would try to correct him but he would just shake his head and say Lulu, like we were the ones that were mispronouncing her name." he said with a chuckle. "The name just kind of stuck."

"Lulu?" Sturgis said, laughing too. "I tell you Harm, you're gonna have your hands full. Did you wanna stick around? Practice is almost over maybe we could shoot some hoops later?"

Harm shook his head. "No man, there is somewhere I gotta go."

Sturgis nodded in understanding and patted his friend on the back before turning back to the boys.

"Alright, let's not just stand around! We play Army in two weeks people let's get going!"

Harm laughed as the boys scrambled at the whistle, and jumped back into their drills.

He turned to leave when he heard a voice calling him back. Josh jogged over to him, drenched in sweat from the long practice. He was slightly out of breath when he handed Harm a sealed envelope.

"Can you give this to Mattie for me? I've been wanting to call…but with everything that's been going on…" He looked down at the floor as if his shoes suddenly became the most interesting things in the world. Harm gave the boy a small smile and patted the boy on the back.

"No problem Josh."

Josh looked back up at him, concern written all over his face. "You okay, Harm?"

Harm sighed. "I will be. It'll just take some time."

Josh shook his head spinning the ball in his hands. "You just never catch a break do ya?"

Harm shook his head. "Things just happen Josh. Good or bad we just gotta take 'em as they come."

Josh flushed getting the feeling that he wasn't just talking about his wife dying.

Before going to his intended destination he stopped at the flower shop and bought a bouquet of Tussock Bellflowers for Savannah; knowing it was her favorite. Dropping them by the cemetery he lingered longer then he should have, knowing the cemetery was going to close soon. But as he kneeled down in front of her grave wiping away the dead flower petals he really didn't care.

"God, Savannah" he whispered. "How in the hell did things get so messed up? What happened to our plan? We were supposed to grow old together, watch our kids grow up and…" he stopped and ran his hand through his hair. "I don't what the hell happened."

Putting the fresh flowers in the vase, he brushed his hand over the cold stone once more. "I promise you Savannah. I won't let you down. I'll raise these kids right, and they'll always know who you are." Laying a kiss on the stone, he stood and left. With Savannah's voice ringing in his ears.

Flashback…

"You know Harm I must be the luckiest girl alive," she said circling her arms around his neck.

"And why would that be, he said placing his hands around her round belly.

Savannah laughed, "not to inflated your ego anymore Harm, but I've got what most people wait an entire life time to get. A husband, a wonderful daughter, and now another one on the way…" she said placing her hands over his.

"I just don't know how I ever got this lucky."

End of Flashback….

"No Savannah, it was me that was the lucky one," Harm whispered to the night air.

He walked around Washington, not really ready to call it a night just yet. A quick call to Jen to check on his kids eased his conscious a bit. He wanted to be with them, but he wasn't ready to go home just yet. He stopped at the wall and brushed his fingers over his Father's name.

"If there was ever a time that I needed you Dad, it would be now. I'm just so lost," he ended in a strangled whisper.

He jumped when he felt a warm hand on his back. He spun around and his jaw dropped when he saw the person standing in front of him.

"Meg?"

TBC

I'm so very sorry it took me so long to update! I went on vacation and tried to update before I left but for some reason wouldn't confirm the new chap upload, and I even found a place that would let me go on line but even then I couldn't update because the server was too busy. A thousand apologies for not updating, and thanks for being so patient.

Sorry to end it here, but I really can't put anything else in it right now. If you're wondering, Meg's not going to be the only one popping up in the story, but I will be getting back more to the boys and basketball. And no, Harm will NOT be hooking up with anyone anytime soon. I figure he needs some time to get over losing his wife. Maybe by the end of the story, but not anytime soon.

Next Chap: The Navy flyers against the Army Rockets. Who will win?

Spoiler

(Something I've never done before)

Harm ran out to Josh who was holding his hand up to his bleeding face.

"Are you okay Josh?"

Josh growled and spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Let me at him Harm, I swear," but Harm grabbed his arm and steered him away from the other smirking boy.

End Spoiler

There that should drive you crazy for awhile and please oh please review!

Speaking of reviews….

G: Thx, and thx for the review. Harm and Mac's whole relationship has been screwed up since the beginning. When I started writing that whole scene between Harm and Mac it reminded me so much of another story I wrote and so I told everyone that if they wanted more Intel into Mac's emotion to go read that story. I think the story, "Her best friend's Wedding" was a good insight into just how Mac was feeling. You should check it out. I think that Harm and Mac speak in coded messages, and when Mac said something like "I'll always be there for you," she wanted Harm, whom is as thickheaded as they come concerning some things, to figure it out and he took those words at face value even though that's not how she meant them. But of course I'm explaining this in the best way that it fits my story. I think in the shows Harm knew what Mac was talking about but was afraid to make that leap. Thanks for the review.

TV Angel 711: So how do you like the nick name? I knew I was going to have to do that, because you're right it did get confusing for me. So when I was thinking of name Lulu just kind of stuck with me, but it really had no connection with her name and I wanted to do something original so, anywho, thx for the suggestion and anything else you can suggest would be great. I never shoot down a good suggestion. ;) Thx again for the review.

Scottiedog: Thx for the review, and yeah I couldn't leave Mac out of the story just because she and Harm didn't hook up. She will be a big part of the story, so to all shippers out there, don't lose hope! Thx for the review!

Syrae: Thanks for the review and kind words. Hopefully after my vacation I'll come back with some fresh ideas.

Virago500: Yeah, Like I told G, (See first review response) Harm and Mac's whole relationship has been screwed up since the beginning. Therapy, huh? Thinking hard not a bad idea really, I'll have to give that some thought. Yep Meg has entered the building, but don't give up just yet, there is a whole bunch of people that haven't popped up yet, but I will try and shift the focus not just on Harm but the relationship he has with the boys . They still have a lot of issues to sort out. Thx for the review and kind words.

AJ: Thanks for the review, and don't count Harm and Mac out just yet….

michelle UK: LOL what an intriguing idea! Thx for the review and suggestion. I'll have to give that some thought.

Lynnp: Yeah sorry for the shortness of the chaps hopefully after my vacation I'll come up with some new ideas and longer chaps. Thx for the review!

starryeyes10: Thanks for the update, please keep reviewing!

I Broke 100 reviews! does a dance please keep them coming!