( Searching the Country Side )
As Sarah rode Rosebud searching for Lt Rabb she thought back to earlier in the morning and her conversation with Mr Turner.
MacKenzie Planation Atlanta 1865
Lady Sarah made her way towards the stables, upon reaching them she started going about getting Rosebud saddled up. It was at that time Mr Turner wondered into the stable.
"Miss Sarah might I offer my help to you?"
He startled her; "Yes of course you can. You are a very kind to offer."
"Anything for you Ma'am." He went about saddling the horse, noticing that she kept looking back towards the main house. "Ma'am are you alright?"
"No Mr Turner, However I will be once I locate Lt Rabb."
"Begging the ladies pardon, I know it's not my place and all, but I feel that nothing but trouble will come if Mr MacKenzie finds out about you and the Union Soldier. I do not wish to see harm come to you ma'am."
Taking ahold of his hand, "Mr Turner, I thank you for worrying about me, I need to do this to free myself from under my fathers will. Please know that I know what I am doing."
"Yes ma'am, your horse is ready."
"Thank you, would you please have Bobbie keep an eye on Chloe until I return."
"Yes ma'am I will."
She mounted Rosebud and took off, Mr Turner just stood and watched, fearing that something bad was on the horizon.
( Still searching )
Sarah and Rosebud kept up their search, all she knew for sure was that that he would be patrolling the outer towns. So she made her way on-word to the first little town outside of Atlanta.
As she approached she began to search for any sign of the Union. The closer she got the more soldiers she could see. Finally she spotted one of the men she had seen with Lt Rabb. She made her way over to him.
"Excuse me Sir." Ensign Roberts turned his head.
"Ahhh Ms MacKenzie, what brings you out here?"
"Please have you seen Lt Rabb? I need to speak with him, it's a matter of urgency."
"I'll fetch him for you ma'am. Please remain here."
"Thank you..."
"Ensign Roberts ma'am."
"I'm sorry I could not recall your name Ensign."
"That's perfectly fine ma'am. I shall be right back." Ensign Roberts dismount his horse and made his way across the street to the local sheriff's office. Upon his arrival he pushed open the door and walked inside. It was about that same time Lt Rabb turned around. "Ensign I thought I ordered you to remain outside!"
"You did sir, however Ms M has come looking for you. Sir she seems troubled and upset," When he heard this; he wasted no time running out of the office, making his way across the street. When he approached her, he saw how troubled her eyes looked. "Darling what has happen?"
Sarah looked around noticing that people passing by where now looking at them. "Harmon is there someplace we can speak alone?"
"No not here. Wait here for a moment." He made his way over to Ensign Roberts." Please finish the last town for me. I need to help her." The young Ensign glanced over at Sarah."Sir are you quite sure?"
"Yes Ensign; I trust you to handle the last inspection. I need to take care of her."
"Yes Sir, thank you Sir." Harmon made his way back over to Sarah. He took her hand walking them both back to their horse's. He helped her mount Rosebud, after that he mounted Tomcat. "Darling follow me to our place." Nodding she followed him as they rode off.
Harm and Mac's Apartment North of Union Station
Mac glanced down at Harm ( whom had dozed off ) she closed the book, placing it on the table next to the sofa.Gently she stroked his face, running her hand over his 5'0clock shadow. Her gentle touch woke him up, blinking he looked up into her eyes. "Sorry I dozed off."
"It's fine, I know how tired you are, between me and work, you've been overwhelmed lately."
"Not true." He said as he let out a yawn.
"I know you're lying, I can read you better than you know."
Harm shifted sitting up; moving to the end and pulling Mac with him.She leaned back against his chest, and he placed placed his hands on her very rounded belly lovingly caressing it. "Do you... you what never mind."
"Do I what?"
"Ever wish you could turn back time?"
"You mean, like preventing events from happening?"
"Maybe."
"Does this have anything to do with Mic?"
"I don't know? Maybe? Maybe I'm overreacting."
"Harm; I'd be worried if you weren't, after all the man I love and married tends to get over-protective, but that's all part of his charm, and that's the reason I love him. Now hand me my book and I'll read some more to you."
"You just love this book; don't you..."
"Yes I'm fascinated by it. Now hand it over or your Tomcat will pay the price.Get my drift!!"
"Yes your honor." Harm said as he reached over picking up the book and handing it back to Mac.