1100 Zulu

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

Mac is awakened by the sudden movement of Harm getting his arm out from under her as he got of bed.

"What time is it?" she asked in a groggy tone.

"Zero seven hundred. I have to be at the Admiral's office at zero eight hundred. I am sorry I woke you up, you looked so peaceful I didn't want to disturb you." Harm says as he bends over to give this beautiful woman a kiss.

Mac's face grows bright as the love of her life lips leaves hers. "It was best night's sleep I have had in weeks."

"We didn't get that much sleep."

"No but it was worth it." She says as she gets out of bed and wraps her arms around his waist.

"Will you make some coffee has I take a quick shower? Then you can take one while I fix you breakfast, ok?"

"Would like company? We could conserve some water?" Mac says with a devilish grin on her face.

"I would love some, but I don't want to be late or the Admiral will have my six."

"Ok sailor. I'll make some coffee."

Harm lays out his uniform and jumps into the shower. He is overcome by joy as this beautiful woman, Sarah, is now his. He starts singing a little tune, "How lucky can one guy be; I kissed her and she kissed me. Like the fella once said, Ain't that a kick in the head?" so loudly that he can barely hear Mac's laughter in the kitchen.

He steps out of the shower where Mac is there to greet him with a fresh towel and a warm cup of coffee.

"Did you save some hot water for me, Frankie?"

Harm chuckles, "Yes I did and that was Dean Martin. Would you like eggs and toast or pancakes and sausage?"

"Eggs and toast please. I don't think I can eat that vegetarian sausage."

"Alright, get your marine green butt in the shower and I'll fix your breakfast."

Mac gets in the shower and Harm cannot help but stare at her through the glass walls of his shower.

The happy couple enjoys breakfast together for the first time. Harm cleans up afterwards and sets the dishes in the dishwasher and prepares to leave for his meeting with the Admiral.

"See you soon, Sarah." As he kisses his love as they walk through the door.

"Yes. I'll see you shortly Harmon Rabb Jr."

They get into their cars and drive in separate directions. Both hopeful the future will have them going the same direction forever.

1300 Zulu

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Harm walks to his office and sets his briefcase and cover on his desk and notices the note that Mac left the day earlier still on his desk. He smiles, walks around his desk and puts the note in his top drawer knowing that this note will have an important place in his life from this moment on.

"Good Morning, Commander. Did you have a good night?" Petty Officer Tyner asks.

"Good Morning Tyner. Best night of my life." He exclaims. "Is the Admiral in?"

"Yes sir. He is expecting you."

Harm knocks on the Admiral's door.

"Enter." The Admiral says in a moderate tone.

"You wanted to see me sir?"

"Yes commander, have a seat. There has been a change in your orders. Your squadron is requesting you depart for the USS Patrick Henry immediately as they are short on pilots. Two pilots have been flown to Italy for emergency medical procedures and will not be restored to active flight status until they are recovered which could be sometime."

"Do they know what is wrong with them sir?"

"That information wasn't in communication. We have to assume the worst for them to evac them to Italy. You have a COD leaving in four hours and you will be on it. You should arrive on the Patrick Henry at eighteen hundred."

"Aye sir."

"Good luck commander. You are dismissed."

"Thank you sir."

Harm is stunned by the news and now he has to tell Mac that he is leaving in four hours. Harm mind wanders as he worries whether or not this will change everything between him and Mac. He returns to his office and picks up his phone to call Mac.

Mac answers her cell phone, "This is Major MacKenzie."

"Mac, we got to talk."

"Harm, what's wrong? What did the Admiral say?"

"Mac, the Patrick Henry is down two pilots. I am being order to report by eighteen hundred. I have to be on a COD in four hours."

"What, how can they do that to you, to us?"

"Mac, I am being ordered to go. I have no choice."

"But isn't there anyone else they can get for this? You were told you would have a choice to stay or go!"

"That option has been taken away from me. Look, this hurts me as much as it is hurting you."

"Oh Harm. How am I going to go on without you? Now that I have you, you have to leave."

"I know. But can you do a favor for me and ask the Admiral if you can drive me to Oceana?"

"Yes Harm. I will ask the Admiral."

"Thank you. I want the memory of your face and your kiss before I leave."

"Oh Harm."

"I love you Sarah MacKenzie."

"I love you Harmon Rabb."

Mac hangs up her phone trying to understand what just happened to her. She knew this was a possibility. She knows how Harm loves flying, but she never thought the he would be ordered to go to a carrier and become a fight pilot again.

Mac enters the bullpen and Harriet runs up to her, "Did you hear the news? Commander Rabb has been order to the Patrick Henry to become a fighter pilot!"

"Yes, Harriet. I just heard. Harm called me a moment ago." She said trying to be the cool, calm marine. But she couldn't hide it from Harriet. The two have become close and shared everything.

"How are you handling it?"

"Harriet." She grabs Harriet by the arm and rushes her into her office and shuts the door and closes the shades. "Things have changed."

"What do you mean major?"

"I spent the night with Harm last night."

"Really!" Harriet screamed.

"Keep it down." Harriet covers her mouth knowing she might've let the cat out of the bag. "Yes I did. I went to Harm's last night because I wanted to tell him how I feel about him in hopes I could make him stay in Washington and that maybe we could have a relationship."

"And I take it he agreed?"

"Yes. He did."

"Now what is going to happen with him going to the Patrick Henry?"

"I don't know Harriet. I am going to see if the Admiral will let me drive Harm to Oceana so he can catch the COD. After that I guess we'll see."

"Oh major, I am so sorry."

"Me too Harriet."

Mac is able to persuade the Admiral to allow her to drive Harm to Oceana, mostly because the Admiral is aware of that they have feelings for each other and he wants to give Mac the opportunity to say good bye.

1600 Zulu

Harm's apartment

North of Union Station

Mac arrives at Harm's apartment unsure as how she got there as her mind was in another world thinking of the challenge that lies ahead of her.

"Hey! I see the admiral let you take me to my flight." Harm says with a guarded smile.

"Hey yourself." As she helps Harm load his sea bag and gives him a hug and a big kiss.

"Wow, I should leave you more often."

"Don't you think about, sailor! This is going to be very difficult for me."

"I know Sarah. That is why I wanted you to drive me to Oceana. I want to spend every second I can with you."

"Buckle up. We don't want to be late."

"Yes Ma'am." Mac starts the car and drives away.

Harm makes Mac a deal that he will call her when he is able and email her every day. He also will notify her as soon as he can when he will have liberty and may be they can meet in Italy. While it isn't what she wants, she knows in order to have Harm she is going to have to make this sacrifice.

As they arrive at Harm's departure point, Harm pulls her close, looks her straight in her eyes and says, "I love you Sarah MacKenzie. I will not love another as I much as I love you."

Mac is speechless. She is overcome by emotion and fells the tears well up in her eyes. She extends her arms towards Harm and he moves closer to her as they embrace.

"Harm you make so happy. What are going to tell Jordan?"

"I don't know Sarah. She is so angry and hurt that I am not sure what I can say that will make her feel any better. So I will just come out and tell her. She deserves that much."

"Harm, go easy with her. She does care a lot about you."

"Sarah, it isn't going to be easy. I know she is going to be hurt. But I have to be honest with her no matter what. And to make it worse I'll have to do this to her over the phone."

Mac nods her head in agreement and while she doesn't want to see Jordan hurt, she is the happiest she has ever been. She grabs him and kisses him with all the passion and purpose she has so he remembers her forever.

"Ok sailor, you better get going."

Harm grabs his bag and heads towards the COD. He looks back and shouts "I love you Sarah!" and blows her a kiss.

Mac smiles, holds her hands over her heart and slowly begins to cry. As Harm boards the COD, she whispers "I love you Harm."