Author: SemperFrankee
Rating: PG-13
Classification: Story, Romance(Mac/AJ), (Mac, Harm), Angst
Spoilers: None
Summary: Here it is, the long awaited finale. This is the conclusion of the series. Feedback is encouraged. Part 4 of 4.
Disclaimer: JAG is the property of Paramount Pictures, Donald P.
Bellisario, and CBS Television. This story is intended for
entertainment purposes only. Archiving is fine, just as long as you
let me know first.
0100 Zulu Arlington National Cemetery
"So, where did I leave off?" Mac inquires to the gentleman sitting beside her now.
"The Admiral left your office."
"Yeah, well, I couldn't leave it that way, so later on that night, I went to him. To his house. When he opened the door, I could still see the pain I had inflicted all over his face."
" I told him I was sorry and that I would always love him." Mac looks down at the ground as her eyes filled.
"Please continue Sarah."
"He reached out and rubbed my cheek and kissed it. I kissed him back and unable to control myself, I asked him to make love to me. He put his arms around me and led me into the bedroom. For that moment we were the only two people in existence."
"We made a vow that night. We vowed to part ways and never speak of our affair again. We mutually agreed that it would only end in heartache. That was the night Sarah and A.J. said goodbye and Mac and Admiral Chegwidden re-emerged."
"Then what?"
Mac stands to her feet, unable to sit any longer.
"Well, I went home. When I walked into my living room he was there."
"Who? Harm?"
"Yes, he was just standing there in the dark. I cut on the lamp and he had a bag in his hand. I already knew."
"He asked me, "So, how does it feel?"
I tried to pretend that I didn't know what he was talking about.
"What are you talking about?" I replied to him, but I knew then that he had seen us together. I didn't know how and at that moment I didn't really care."
He then replied, "You tell me Mac, you just had the Navy's Judge Advocate General!"
"I didn't expect him to say that. His comment cut through me like a knife, but I didn't respond so he kept on...
"No! Better yet! Let me tell you how I feel. There I was struggling with my wedding vows, and I decided to get help from my CO! I saw the two of you. I saw him undress you, touch you, and then, make love to you. That is what it was, right Mac? Love?"
"So, then?" the dark haired gentleman asked.
"He left. The next day it was business as usual. Weeks passed and noone knew that we weren't together. We talked to each other, but only about JAG business. He did such a good job with keeping it together. I envied his composure. Then one day he left. He asked for a transfer. Of course, A.J. granted it. I used him leaving as my excuse for calling off the engagement. The only one with questions was Harriet. I told her that I would rather let him go then hold him here. I didn't think she understood, but she had no choice but accept it."
"Then, I discovered...Mac's voice trails off.
"Discovered...that you were...?"
"Pregnant."
"I didn't tell anyone. I wasn't ready. So I hid it. I continued with my daily routine. The only one who knew was A.J., but I made him promise not to tell anyone. He tried to take care of me, but I pulled myself away from him.
Mac begins to cry.
"He never knew that it was his baby."
"I was working late at the office one night when it happened. I felt pain. And then I began to bleed, worse and worse..."
Mac's words are muffled from her sobbing.
"So you lost the baby."
"Yes, but I never told A.J. the truth. I told him that I had been mistaken. That I was never pregnant in the first place."
"Damn."
"Shortly after that, I resigned my commission, as you already know.
And here I am.
"Well, Sarah, I am so sorry you had to endure such pain, and I know it was especially difficult when A.J. retired and moved to Italy to be with his ex-wife, but I am here for you.
"I know Clayton, you have been so good to me these past few months. I
don't know what I would have done without you. I'm so sorry I kept
this from you for so long, but I couldn't speak about it until now.
Now that I'm leaving.
"Speaking of leaving. I made your travel arrangements. You will be flying to Amsterdam. So, Mac why are you going to Europe?"
I don't know Clayton. I just want to get away and be by myself for a while.
Clayton Webb stands and hugs Mac as they walk out of the cemetery.
Their meeting place since Mac had left JAG.
1100 Zulu Amsterdam
Mac, exhausted, gets off of the plane and walks over to baggage claim.
As she waits for her luggage, a man walks up behind Mac and grabs her from behind. "Someone told me you were looking for me Colonel."
Mac, puts her arms around the well suited man and replies..
"The name's Sarah, and I've been looking for you my whole life."
"Sorry. -Sarah, It looks like we pulled it off doesn't it?
"I guess we did Admiral."
"No, call me A.J."
End of "The Arms of Another Man", the story will continue in "Chronicles of a Colonel"