After leaving Harm, Mac had just enough time to make it to the airport for her flight back to Washington. The flight back had given her a chance to think. Nothing but think; that's when everything hit her, she would be returning to JAG and DC as a married woman, they had both decided that no one needed to know just yet.
The only reason ones that knew, were Bud and Harriet since they had been at the small ceremony. Telling Admiral Chegwidden was something they had talked about, Mac thought that she should tell him, Harm was worried about how'd he react. They both decided if he asks; she wouldn't lie.
Flashback to earlier
"Mac are you going to tell Admiral Chegwidden we got married."
"He knows I'm coming back to DC on account of you leaving early, do you think I should?"
"I don't think you should lie to him."
"Well, what's your grand idea?"
"If he asks tell him; if he doesn't ask don't volunteer the information, I still don't think I'm his favorite person."
"Harm I don't think he hates you."
"He wasn't pleased with me when I chose to leave."
Mac wrapped her arms around his waist. "This something you felt you needed to do; if you'd never had your ramp strike, you'd never left the carriers and more than likely never been a JAG officer."
"I've never thought of it like that. Still, I don't think he's happy with me."
"You let me worry about The Admiral."
End Flashback
After arriving back in DC; Mac decided to head to her apartment, in the morning she'd go check on Harms. Checking her internal clock she took note of the time, 2143 and 34 seconds. She sighed, dreading the next months of long lonely nights.
Same time Flight Deck
USS Patrick Henry
After the COD landed all new pilots joining the Raptors squad made their way across the flight deck, where Captian Pike and Captain Ingles were waiting to greet them. They all snapped to full attention.
"At ease," Captain Pike said. "Welcome aboard The Henry. As of right now, you're all active-duty fighter pilots in a war zone. This ain't going to be a walk in the park for non of you; be prepared. Make one mistake I'll be on your six faster than a hooker."
They all laughed; Skates chimed in. "How about a chip-n-dales stripper?"
Cag Pike pointed at her. "Knock it off Skates." Harm eyed his RIO.
"Lt Commander Rabb, you'll be pulling double duty for us; at least for right now."
Harm frowned, "Sir what do ya mean?"
"Well since you're a lawyer; I'm having you serve as our legal wingman"
"Aye; Aye, Sir." Skates leaned over. "Can't take the JAG out of you."
"You're not funny Skates."
"See Petty Officer Ryan over here for your cabin numbers and bunkmate. After you can hit the rack for the night.Dismissed people."
After being dismissed Harm and Skates went and retrieved their room information. Both headed off to their new home for the next 6 months. As Harm walked through the ship, his thoughts kept going back to his wife; who was now alone in DC. He made his mind up, as soon as he got settled he'd call her, he longed to hear her sweet voice.
He stopped walking when he reached his cabin, opening the door he was shocked to see Tuna. "Nice to see a friendly face."
"Right back atcha Pappy."
Harm looked around- "Top or bottom?"
"I took the top, but if you'd rather have the top..."
"Bottom works for me." Harm glanced around the room, "Not much to look at; I'd forgotten how dull these are."
Tuna laughed; "Miss your VOQ in Pensacola or the company?"
"Try both."
"You're a hell of a lucky man Pappy, she's a knock out that's for sure."
"Don't let her hear you say; she'd knock you on your six." Harm continued to unpack his bag, when he reached the bottom, he saw an envelope. Pulling it out he took it with him as he made his way over the desk and chair, opening it he began to read.
Dearest Harm,
As I'm writing this you're taking a shower; I thought about joining you one last time, but then I decided that I wanted to write this to you, so here I go.
I love you more than you'll ever know; I'm proud and honored to be the wife of Naval Pilot ( betcha never thought you'd hear me say that ) well it's true. I honestly thought that last day at JAG would be the last time we'd see each other, but fate had a different plan for us. ( Thank God )
Even if it meant taking you away from me; it gave us a real shot at our future. A little boy with your looks and my brains ( he doesn't need your brains Flyboy )or a little girl with my looks and well let's just say my brains as well ( we can agree to disagree on that )
Harm I love you; you own my heart you always have and you always will. Now guard it and keep it safe. It's up to you, I love you, Harm.
Sarah
Harm sat there holding the letter from his wife, it was then he noticed the photos also inside the envelope. He smiled pulling them out,he started looking threw them. One was of the both of them and baby A.J, another was of the night they had gotten married, but the icing on the cake was the one of Mac wearing nothing but a smile. Thinking he was trying to figure out when she took this. However he was now very grateful to his wife; but this picture was only for his eyes, so he needed to find a safe place for it.
"Anything good there Harm?"
"What?"
"Anything good, you look like your a million miles away."
"I guess you could say; Iam, I really am."
Harm continuedto sit there. Until he made a decision, he'd send his wife an email...
To: MajorSMackenzie.
From:LtCommanderHRabb.
Subject: Miss you more than you know
Mac no Sarah,
We both know I'm terrible at this, but here goes. I find myself missing you already and we've not even been apart 24 hours yet. I found your letter and photos. That one is; well let's just say I'm happy to have and shocked as well, but shocked in good way. I'm settled into my cabin; my bunkmate is Tuna ( you met him )
Cag ordered us to get rack time, we fly in the morning. I'll meet you in my dreams tonight. I love you Sarah
Harm..
After finishing he hit send, hoping now it wouldn't take her long to respond, in the meantime he'd try and at least get some shut eye.
( A/N- You can't use the at sign, FF will automatically delete it )
