Author: SemperFrankee
Rating: PG-13
Classification: Story, Romance (Mac/Harm) (Mac/A.J.), Angst
Spoilers: None
Summary: This is the continuation of part one. Here is what lead to Harm's betrayal and his perspective on the chain of events. (Feedback is encouraged) Part 2 of 4.
Disclaimer: JAG is the property of Paramount Pictures, Donald P.
Bellisarius, and CBS Television. This story is intended for entertainment purposes only.
2230 Zulu JAG Headquarters Falls Church, VA
Harm and Mac are sitting in Harm's office discussing their plans for the weekend.
"How about we go sailing tomorrow?" Harm asks Mac with a slight grin on his face.
"That sounds good." Mac replied, "But I don't really know how to sail, but I'm sure you'll show me won't you fly...
"Sorry to interrupt you Colonel, Commander, but the Admiral would like to see you." Tiner stated as he walked through the open door.
"Well, which one of us would he like to see Tiner?" Harm says agitated by the interruption.
"Oh, sorry sir. He would like to see you Commander." Tiner turns and walks back into the bullpin.
Harm stands and gives Mac a quick kiss on the cheek. "Duty Calls"
"Well, I have to work late tonight, so I'll just see you tomorrow 0600 hours Sailor!" Mac walks back to her office.
Harm follows Mac out and proceeds to see what the Admiral wants.
Moments later, Harm walks into the Admiral's office after being properly announced by Tiner.
The Admiral looked extremely irritated. Harm knew that this visit was not going to be a pleasant one. The Admiral had been in a bad mood all day. He was forcing most of the staff to work late tonight, and now it was Harm's turn to feel his wrath.
"Reporting as ordered sir." Harm states standing in attention.
"At ease, Commander, What progress have you made in obtaining substantial evidence to support the Cibriani case?"
"Well, sir, I'm still working on that."
Harm could feel it coming. He knew that was not the answer the Admiral was looking for.
"Commander, I feel that I have given you ample time to build this case. I want some proof of it, in my hands by Monday morning or it will be passed over to someone else. Dismissed." The Admiral rose to his feet and walked over to the window. He didn't look at Harm once during the confrontation. He knew that he was taking his frustrations out on his staff, but at the moment he didn't really give a damn.
"Aye,aye sir." Harm snapped in, turned and walked out of the Admiral's office.
"What in the hell is his problem?" Harm muttered under his breath as he walked back to his office.
"It's late, I'll take the file home with me and work on it tonight"
Harm says as he stuffs a group of files into his bag and leaves.
2415 Zulu Harm's Apartment North of Union Station
Harm has just finished making a quick dinner.
"Good thing Mac isn't here. She would HATE this!" Harm thought to himself as he caught a whiff of his vegetarian lasagna.
"While this cools, I might as well get started on this case." Harm says as he reluctantly pulls out the stack of files.
"Dammit!" Harm yells as he realizes he picked up the wrong stack of files.
"Hopefully, Mac is still there. I'll get her to bring them by." Harm picks up the phone and calls the JAG office.
2425 Zulu JAG Headquarters Falls Church, VA
"JAG Ops, Gunnery Sergeant Galindez"
"Gunney, It's Harm. I can't believe that the Admiral has you there that late"
"Well, Commander, the Admiral needed me to stay to square away a few"
"I'll handle it Gunney." Lieutenant Singer states as she takes the phone from Gny Galindez, interrupting his conversation.
"Hello, sir. What can I do for you?", Lt. Singer asks Harm as the irritated GnySgt gets up from his desk and walks away.
"Lieutenant, is Colonel Mackenzie still there"
Loren rolls her eyes and looks around the bullpin.
"I think she took a break sir. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"No. Lieutenant, when Mac returns, could you please ask her to bring the Cibriani file over to my apartment? This is very important Lieutenant."
"No, problem sir."
Harm expressed his gratitude and quickly hung up the phone. He knew how the Lieutenant felt about him, and he didn't want her to say anything to put him in an awkward position. The other day while sitting in his office, she had passed by, and instantaneously, he had found himself filled with lustful thoughts about Lt. Singer.
Immediately, Harm had pushed the thoughts out of his head. She was pushy and uptight. Mac had so much more. She was beautiful and intelligent. Guilt of the fantasy filled Harm's heart and he promised himself to never think like that again. He loved Mac and on Saturday,
he was going to prove it.
As Lt. Singer hung up the phone, she realized that this was the perfect opportunity for her to begin to win the heart of the Commander.
"Hmm, I'll take the file over myself. He won't be able to resist me.
I know he wants me as much as I want...
"Lieutenant!" Mac's voice abruptly brought Loren back into reality.
"Gunney said that Harm just called. Did he want to speak to me?" Mac asked, as she tried to decipher the look on Loren's face.
"No, Ma'am, he..uh..just...uh.. he wanted me to check and see if he turned off his computer." After she said this Lt. Singer quickly walked away.
"Strange girl." Mac thinks to herself as she walks to the elevator to go home.
0135 Zulu Harm's Apartment North of Union Station
Harm has just finished eating his dinner and is sitting down listening to the radio.
"I wonder why it's taking Mac so long to get here." Harm yawns. "If she doesn't hurry up, I may fall asleep on her. Maybe a shower will wake me up."
Harm gets up and goes to take a shower.
0149 Zulu Harm's Apartment North of Union Station
Lt. Singer has just arrived at Harm's apartment.
"I'll just go in and let him know how I feel about him." Loren thinks to herself as she stands at Harm's front door.
The Lieutenant knocks on the door. No answer. She turns the knob. "Yes, unlocked!" She enters the apartment.
"Commander, It's Lt. Singer. I brought the Cibriani file." Loren takes off her wet overcoat and cover. She doesn't see Harm anywhere,
but as she walks into the living room, she hears the shower running.
"Oh, this is too easy!" the Lt. Says as she walks toward the sound of the running water. She walks into the bathroom and sees the silhouette of her crush. Loren begins to undress and proceeds to get into the shower with Harm.
"I brought you the file, Commander." Loren says in her most sultry voice.
Harm startled, jumps back and yells as he covers himself with his right hand and wipes his eyes with his left.
"What in the hell are you doing Lieutenant! How did you get in here?"
Loren couldn't tell by the sound of Harm's voice if he was upset or just surprised.
"You said you needed the Cibriani file and I decided to hand deliver it. Please don't turn me away Harm. I want you and I know you want me."
Loren then, grabs Harm and kisses him.
Just as Harm tries to push Loren off of him, he feels the shower curtain thrust open and sees Mac standing on the other side. He sees the hurt in her eyes.
Mac turned and walked out of the bathroom. He heard the front door slam.
"Oh, God! What have I done?" Harm grabs his towel and runs after Mac leaving Lt. Singer there in the shower.
0500 Zulu Mac's Apartment Georgetown
Harm had now been at Mac's apartment for a couple of hours. He had used his key to get in and was now waiting for Mac to return so he could plead his case. He was anxious to explain to Mac what had happened and tell her how much he loved her and how they belonged together.
From his coat pocket, Harm pulled the little black box containing the ring he had bought for Mac just two days prior to this awful chain of events. He had planned on making their sailing trip the most memorable day of their lives. He was commited to making Mac happy,
but now he had screwed up. "Mac, come home, I want you to be my wife. I need you." Harm whispered as he laid down on the couch and fell asleep with the ring in his hand.
End of Part 2.