Story: I'd like you for Christmas and every Christmas after.
Author: CBjagfan1010
Rating: T/M
Summary: Christmas at the whitehouse has its advantages…like an exclusive guest list. Our favorite duo find some quiet time for themselves…or do they? First they need a little help from their friends with a sticky situation.
Authors' Note: I never cared for Renee or Mic so in this little AU piece I have painted them colorfully. Lol I hope you enjoy the way I am going to attempt to weave the song throughout my four allotted chapters. Sorry RadioRox but I may have to add an epilogue.
Chapter 1
Harm sat in his office thinking to himself about how difficult the last few weeks had been on both him and his beloved partner. He felt as though every time they took a step in the right direction something or someone would derail their efforts. The most recent culprit was none other than that pain in the ass Australian, Mic Brumby. Harm thought he was finally done with the Australian when Mac came to her senses and gave him back his ring, but the man just didn't know how to take no for an answer.
As soon as he showed his true colors at his boss' party Mac had very wisely told him to 'shove it' and Harm had never been more excited. When he realized that he finally had a chance to right the wrongs he was responsible for after that damned ferry ride in Sydney he promptly but gently gave the video princess a reason to move on by admitting to her that he would never love her the way a husband should. This led to her literally blowing a gasket which in turn led to her walking through his apartment breaking everything she felt she had contributed to the relationship. Harm being Harm just let her blow off steam until she made the mistake of trying to break a picture frame with a photo of him and Mac at A.J's christening. That was the last straw and he finally raised his voice telling her enough was enough and that he was totally exhausted with her dramatics.
Harm had called Mac after Renee left to share his good fortune only to find out that Renee had decided that she needed to exact some type of revenge on her for ruining her relationship with Harm. Mac very quietly spoke to Harm acting as though he was the Admiral. Speaking to him about assignments and flights and anything else that would sound work related. Harm quickly realized what Mac was doing and began asking her questions she could respond to with yes's and no's. This led to Harm finding out what Renee was up to and telling Mac to leave her apartment and come to his.
That had been the start to what he felt was a new beginning. After Mac had diffused the situation with Renee she quickly made her way over to Harm's loft. The talk that took place that night was cathartic. They apologized to each other, cleared up misunderstandings and admitted feelings to one another that had been bottled up as a result of their fears. The conversation carried them into the night and in the morning they woke in each other's arms on the couch. It was beautiful and it gave Harm hope for the possibility of making his dreams a reality.
His thoughts slowly brought him back to the hard lines of his office chair and headache inducing fluorescent lights beating down from above to remind him of his current predicament. Mic Brumby was currently harassing one Sarah Mackenzie in her office. Now he knew that if he was to barge in there to try and help she would more than likely take offense to him feeling as though she needed rescuing, or Brumby would challenge him and create a scene which would undoubtedly embarrass her. He felt as though he was in a no win situation. He decided to use his brains over his brawns and try to rock her world at the same time. Thanks to Webb he was now a guest to the WhiteHouse Christmas Ball, what better way to knock said marine off her feet. First things first…let's give her some ammunition for the Aussie. Picking up his phone he dialed her extension.
"Colonel Mackenzie"
"Hey beautiful, I see that you have an unwanted guest. Would you like to have a little fun with him?"
"I sure do, and yes that sounds like something I could handle."
"Ok you can respond however you see fit. I am going to sing you a family favorite at Christmas time. Just don't look at my office, not that I wouldn't enjoy a little visit from said Australian. Then I will send in Gunny to diffuse the situation that we will more that likely create. Sound like fun?"
"I think that case is going to be pretty cut and dry don't you? But yes, I can get on board with that." Harm starts singing softly to her.
I'd like you for Christmas,
please make my wish come true
cuz I'd trim trees and deck the hallways
if I know you'd be mine for always.
I won't be blue on Christmas
If ole' St. Nick comes through
And he remembers that I'd like you for Christmas
New Years, Easter too.
"Oh sweetheart, that was beautiful. There's nothing I would like more than for you to sing that to me in person…" Mac turns her back to Mic as he stands there balling up his fists in anger. "Oh that would be a wonderful Christmas present for me too. I love you, more."
"He looks like he's about to explode. You should take a look." Mac smiles as she twirls the phone cord with her fingers and turns around as if she forgot Mic was there.
"No, I can't leave the office just yet. I have a few more files I need to take care of and then I'll be right over."
"Hey Mac, I was actually just about to come over to your office when I noticed our favorite Aussie hassling you. What do you say to a night at the Whitehouse? I have two tickets to the Whitehouse Ball for Christmas courtesy of our favorite spook."
"Oh that sounds magical. I can't wait. I need to go buy a new dress. I know how much you like me in red but I really think the Whitehouse decorum would dictate black or maybe even gray. What do you think?
"Well, you would look good in a potato sack so I just need to know what kind of flowers to get."
"Oh, Clay…any flowers from you will be wonderful. You have such a wonderful grasp of what I love and it's so refreshing to know that you aren't forcing your wants and desires on me. I am looking forward to spending the evening with you so we can hash out our plans."
"Nice touch Baby. Now the bulldog's scent will be misguided. I love the way your amazing mind works. See you tonight?"
"Absolutely, my place or yours?"
"Mine, that way he can't crash the party. When we hang up I am going to send Gunny in to help out. Please don't be mad but I want to help you…in all ways and at all times. It doesn't matter that I know you can take care of yourself. I don't trust that guy. Ok?"
"Ok, as long as you know that, then I am ok with it. See you tonight. Love you" Harm hangs up and calls Gunny as he watches Mac hang up and turn to face Mic.
"Gunnery Sergeant Galindez…How can I help you?"
"Hey Gunny, I just got of the phone with the Colonel and she agrees with me that you may need to run interference with Mr. Brumby. He is not welcome and he is continually harassing her."
"I'm on it, Sir!" Harm watches Gunny make another phone call which he presumably thinks is to the Marine Guard downstairs. Then he watches as he walks to the Admiral's outer office to talk with Tiner.
"Tiner, please let the Admiral know that we have a potential situation with Mr. Brumby hassling Colonel Mackenzie and that I am taking steps to contain the situation."
"Yes Sir." Tiner makes his way into the Admirals' office after knocking and waiting for the customary 'Enter'.
Meanwhile, back in Mac's office, Mic is about to blow a gasket.
"What the hell, Sarah? Who was that? You have never once told me that you loved me."
"That is none of your business Mic. My life is just that…Mine and why would I tell you that I love you when I have never felt that way for you. You forced your way into my life over and over again and I'm done. You aren't welcome here, how many times do I have to tell you that we are over!"
"It's over when I say it's over, who do you think you are treating me like this? I want to know who that was and I want to know now." Mic begins to slowly make his way towards Mac. Mac stands her ground knowing that the more she can provoke him the more cause for a restraining order she will have.
"What are you going to do, Mic? Do you want to put the little woman in her place? Or maybe you would rather just slap me around a little so that I won't question or challenge you. That must be it, right?" Mic continues to make his way closer to her.
"You WILL learn your place…Let's go!" Mic reaches out and grabs her wrist, pulling her towards him. He then uses his other hand to grab her hair to bring her closer to his face. "You are mine and I WILL not allow you to treat me like this." Just as this last threat is being made Gunny steps inside to intervene.
"Release Colonel Mackenzie this instant…" Both Mac and Mic turn to look at the door where Gunny is standing.
"This doesn't concern you, Gunny. Turn around and leave!"
"I say it does concern me. I am only going to say this once more. RELEASE Colonel Mackenzie immediately!" At this point all activity in the bullpen has come to a stand still and is watching the scene unfold. The Admiral has made his way out to bear witness as well as Tiner, Bud and Mattoni. The marine guard arrives and steps up behind Gunny.
Harm steps out of his office and walks over to stand behind the guard and the other men in the office follow suit. Mic very wisely chooses to release Mac. She rubs the back of her head to alleviate some of the pain he had inflicted by grabbing her hair and looking straight at Gunny says, "Gunny, Mr. Brumby is not welcome in this building and with the Admirals permission I would like to file a restraining order against him and request that he be banned from the JAG building."
"Permission granted Colonel. Mr. Brumby, if I hear that you have violated your restraining order I will personally escort your sorry ass to the local precinct making sure that you are arrested, charged and jailed to the maximum extent of the law. Then I will make sure you are deported and never allowed to enter the country again."
"You don't have that kind of reach Admiral…I will not be denied what is mine. This isn't over Sarah." Mic began to walk toward her yet again when Gunny intercepted him. The guards joined in the fun and a tussle ensued.
"Colonel, get out of there now." The Admiral hollered. "Harm, get her out of here and keep her safe. You are hereby ordered to not leave her side. You will protect her at all cost until I can deal with this cretin. Is that understood?"
"Yes, Sir!" Harm grabbed Mac's hand and gently walked her to his office so that he could get her purse and cover.
"Lieutenant…I want you to begin filing the necessary paperwork for the restraining order and work with the local PD so that they are aware. Matoni, you begin the paperwork banning from any and all JAG installations. Tiner, contact the local PD and let them know that we are in need of their assistance to remove a civilian from the premises. Let them know that he will be detained by our marine guard on the premises.
Yes Sir's were given by all three officers. Harm made his way through the scuffle to grab Mac's things and then the two of them were on their way.
TBC