Mac's apartment
Georgetown
0817 Hours
Saturday morning
Harm slowly drifted awake. He was very aware of a pressing weight on his right side and chest. He looked down and saw Mac, still fast asleep, her head on his shoulder and her arm across his stomach. He grinned and almost laughed out loud. He hadn't felt this way in years. Butterflies were having a little butterfly party in his stomach, his heart felt like it was going to burst with joy and he was constantly on the verge of laughing hysterically.
Harm reached over and grabbed his pants. He dug around in the pockets and pulled out a little box. He smiled and opened it and took out the beautiful ring that was inside. He felt Mac stir and he looked down to see her eyes flutter open.
"Hey" she smiled a sleepy smile.
"Hey yourself, gorgeous."
She gently touched his face and leaned up to place a soft kiss on his lips.
"You're really here. I was afraid you might have gone away."
"Never, Sarah. I'm not going anywhere. In fact.." He held the ring up for her to see. "I love you. I know it hasn't always been easy and some things are complicated and we probably need to talk about a few things, but I love you and our little baby and you would make me the happiest guy in the world if you will be my wife. Sarah, will you marry me?" Harm held his breath. Mac had tears in her eyes and he wasn't sure if they were good tears or bad tears.
"That was some speech, Sailor." She laughed a little and he shrugged.
"I've been practising for about six months."
"Really?!" Harm nodded.
"I bought the ring six months ago, but I've loved you for three and a half years." She smiled through unshed tears. Harm laughing nervously. "Sarah, honey, I need an answer."
"Oh yea, sorry. Of course I'll marry you, Harm! I love you."
"Yes?"
"Yes!"
"Haahaa!" Harm got up and did a little victory dance before jumping back into be. "Woohoo. My girl wants to marry me." He drew her in for a long, loving kiss. "I love you." Then he scooted down so his face was right next to her belly. He put both hands on her stomach and kiss her soft skin. Then he placed his lips on her still flat stomach and whispered"And I love you, little one. I'm going to take good care of you and your mum and we're going to have so much fun. I'll teach you to play basketball and ride your bike and someday I'll teach you to fly." He placed on last kiss on her stomach before scooting back up to Mac.
"Can we stay here for a little while and just talk?" Harm nodded and opened his arms. Mac turned around and scooted close so that she had her back to him. He pulled her close by wrapping his arms around her and then he nestled his head on her shoulder.
"Absolutely, sweetheart. We'll talk about anything you want."