A/N: Thanks to all of you for the great reviews. I'm hard working on the plot for a sequel for this one. If you got any suggestions, let me know.
Well, on with the story. After this, there's only one more left. Enjoy!
The Emperor's Crown
Georgetown, VA
2000 hours local
The DJ had taken his place behind the music installation, and Harm and Mac were about to open the party with their first dance as husband and wife. The DJ winked and started to speak. 'I believe that it took a while for the wedding planners to get the song right, but I think they did a pretty good job. May I invite Mr. and Mrs. Rabb to the dance floor please?'
Harm took Mac's hand and they walked to the cleared dance floor. The DJ hit the play button and soft music started to fill the room.
Here we are, safe at last
We can breath a sigh, seems the storm has passed
Through it all, no one knew
That all the tears in heaven, would bring me back to you
No one I know, imagined we would make it
But it only matters that we both believe
You and me, we're a miracle, meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move and oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a miracle;
Angels standing watching over us
And heaven shines upon us, everyday
Mac had laid her head on his shoulder, safely wrapped in his arms. It didn't go unnoticed by the guests how perfect they fit in each others arms. They were lost in their own little world.
Everytime, I felt near defeat
You were there for me oh…
By my side completely,
You give me strength oh…
You set me free… hey yeah yeah
It's just because of you oh…
I'm all that I can be oh…
When I'm with you, the world is ours to reach for
Together there is nothing we can't do
Oh, oh…
You and me, we're a miracle, meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move and oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a miracle;
Angels standing watching over us
And heaven shines upon us, everyday
The chance was so unlikely
That we would ever win
Two stars among the heavens
Destiny brought you to me
You and me, we're a miracle, meant to be
And nothing can change it
Mountains move and oceans part
When they are standing in our way
You and me, we're a miracle;
Angels standing watching over us
And heaven shines upon us, everyday
You and me, we're a miracle (miracle)
You and me, we're a miracle (miracle)
Miracle
Harm slowly let go of Mac and looked into her eyes. 'Will you please stop crying? I thought you'd be out of tears by now'. He brushed her cheek.
Mac smiled. 'I guess we are a miracle huh?'
He nodded. 'Yeah, I think we are a miracle'. Bending down he caught her lips with his.
Half an hour later, the party was in full swing. Harm was standing with Sergei, Frank and Tom Boone in a corner, watching Mac and Galina, Vic and Jen, Mattie and Josh and Chloe and Tiner dancing on the dance floor.
Tom patted Harm's shoulder. 'I don't think I need to say that you're not allowed to let her get away from you?'
Harm shook his head. 'I don't need that warning again Tom'.
'Good. She's good for you'.
'So I've realized'.
Sergei started to laugh at his brother's comment. 'Right, and it only took you… ten years to figure that out?'
'Hey, better late then never' Harm threw back, punching Sergei's arm. 'It was just that… we were so close again. As if everything after I went flying didn't happen. And with Mattie in our lives, we almost seemed like a real family. Unconsciously we didn't want to give that up for a dream that we thought was so out of reach'.
He sipped his drink. 'We had talked about making good on a deal we made five years ago. That was as far as our future talk went'.
The three others, joined by the Admiral and Uncle Matt, arched their eyebrows. 'Deal? What deal?'
Harm looked over at his wife and couldn't hold back a grin. 'That's between Mrs. Rabb and me gentlemen. I'm sorry'.
At the other side of the room, Mac knew he was looking at her and she searched for his eyes. Her smile couldn't get wider as their eyes locked and she mentioned for him to come to her. When Harm was close to her, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him soundly on his lips. 'I love you'.
'I love you too Sarah'.
Mac smiled. 'Feels great to say it doesn't it?'
He rubbed over her bare arms. 'It sure does baby. It sure does'.
'Come dance with me'. She pulled him over to the dance floor, joining their guests.
Since the entrance door was opening and closing all the time, no one first noticed when an older woman entered the room. Still not sure if she had done the right thing coming to the wedding, she looked around. There were a lot of people and the chance that the bride would see her, was small.
The Admiral had seen the lady and excused himself from the group of men to walk over to her. 'Mrs. Mackenzie?'
Dianne Mackenzie looked up. 'Yes?'
AJ offered her his hand. 'Admiral AJ Chegwidden. We spoke over the phone the other day remember?'
Dianne nodded and smiled. 'Yes. Of course. It's nice to meet you Admiral'.
'It's AJ, and it's nice to meet you too'. He offered her his arm to take. 'Let's go find your daughter all right?'
She held him back for just a second. 'Is she happy AJ? With him I mean? Is he really what she needs?'
AJ gave her a reassuring smile. 'I think that you will be able to read the answer to that question in your daughter eyes Dianne'. And he led her over to the dance floor where Harm and Mac were swirling in each other arms.
Mac didn't notice at first that the Admiral was talking to someone she hadn't seen just yet today, because she was drowning in Harm's eyes. But when she did, she abruptly stood still, almost causing Harm to trip.
'What is it?' he frowned.
Mac didn't answer and started to walk in the direction of the Admiral. 'Mom?'
Dianne looked up, staring in bewilderment at her daughter. 'Sarah'.
Mac started to run to her mother and when she reached her, she enveloped her in a hug. 'Mom!'
All day long, Mac had wondered what she would do if her mother would show up. Would she be angry, upset, would her day been ruined? But she had forgiven her mother long ago and now she saw her, every doubt vanished from her mind. This was her mother.
Only a few people noticed what was going on because the music kept playing. Dianne wrapped her arms around her daughter and rocked her back and forth. 'Oh Sarah'.
The Admiral winked at Harm and he smiled back. AJ was happy. He had done the right thing inviting Dianne to the wedding. Not knowing how Mac would react to all of this, he had picked up the phone and called her mother, asking her if she'd received the invitation.
The two women held on to each other. Finally, Mac let go of her mother and smiled a brilliant smile. She looked over her shoulder to Harm and reached for his hand. 'I want you to meet someone Mom'.
Harm shook his head at the Admiral. 'More surprises today?' he whispered.
'Mom, this is my husband, Commander Harmon Rabb Jr.' Mac introduced Harm to her mother. 'Harm, this is my mother, Dianne Mackenzie'.
Harm took Dianne's hand and shook it. 'It's nice to meet you Mrs. Mackenzie. And you can call me Harm'.
Mac leaned into his embrace. 'Thank you Dad' she said to the Admiral. 'For everything'.
AJ nodded his acknowledgement. 'Don't even think about crying again Sarah. I think you've done that enough today already'. He winked at Harm, who was surprised.
'Did I miss something honey?' he asked Mac.
'Oh right. I forgot to tell you. I kind of adopted him as my new Dad. Like you did with Frank really. We have a complete family now'. She kissed his cheek. 'I think my Mom should meet your Mom'.
'I agree'. Harm's eyes traveled through the room for his mother and stepfather. 'I'll gather the girls and… Are you sure Jen and Vic are really just friends?'
'I am'. Mac swatted his arm. 'Go get the girls. I'll go see and find Mom and Frank'. She took her mothers hand and took a few steps before she turned around to the Admiral, a questioning look on her face. 'Aren't you coming Dad? You're ought to get properly introduced you know'.
AJ closed his mouth and followed his new daughter and her mother to meet the in-laws. Like Mac had said, a complete family.
TBC... for one last time. Let me know what you think.