Title: The First Step Towards the Rest of Your Life
Author: red rooster dawn
Pairing: Harm and Mac
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Summary: It has been a long time since they have been together so Harm and Mac get together in a big way.
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part eight
The show cut away to commercial before Harm made his decision known causing everyone to moan with disappointment. Why were they being so suspenseful when everyone knew who Harm was going to pick?
"Before I announce my pick I had to admit I had a feeling that a very special woman might be here tonight and be on the other side of the partition. I also believe that I know two of the women. I will first eliminate the one I don't know, lady number one." revealed Harm.
Sandy got up out of her seat and made her way over to Harm. She reached up on her tiptoes to give Harm a kiss. She then walked over to the waiting area to find out how he knew the other women.
Back at the Jag party Jason was slapping Gunny on the back. "I told you so, I told you so." exclaimed Jason gleefully.
Gunny was still shocked that the Commander knew that the Colonel was there. Turner was stunned too. How was it possible that Harm knew Mac would be there? There was no reason for him to believe that.
"At ease Tiner!" bellowed AJ. There was no reason to gloat. Everyone who knew them thought as much.
"Alright Harm, you think you know who the other two are, choose the one you're not asking for a date and how you know them." directed Tom. He was curious to know as he was sure the audience was as well.
"I'm sorry Jordan, my Valentine isn't you." replied Harm as Jordan stood up and walked over to give Harm a hug and kiss.
"It was nice to see you again Harm." greeted Jordan.
"I defended her in a vehicle mishap several years ago. We even dated for a few months. So I knew by her answers; blond, intelligent, well educated, and sensitive that she had to be Jordan." explained Harm
"So your choice is lady number three. Did anyone in the audience think that Harm's Valentine was not number three?" asked Tom.
"Hell No!" the audience shouted causing AJ to laugh.
"So how do you know her and how did you know she was there?" asked Tom curiously though he was sure that her answers were like hitting your husband over the head with a frying pan.
"She's the woman I traveled six thousands miles today to see. I had planned a special night for her. I was going to take her to Francisco's Italian Restaurant, her favorite.
Then we were going to a small out of the way dance club we know and dance until the place closed. Finally we would go to the Mall and take a long moonlit walk in the peace and quiet, maybe even watch the sun come up the next morning." smiled Harm to the oohs and ahs of the audience.
She had said that was her idea of the perfect night out. Maybe they did know each other.
"She truly is the most beautiful and intelligent woman I know. And I'm sure now that all her friends will believe her when she says she is a funny girl. I've known that about her for a long time now.
How did I know? I have a six sense when it comes to Sarah. I always know where she is. But knowing that and confirming it are two different things. She did hit me over the head with enough clues especially with the red dress,
my favorite color, lots of shoes, taking her flying in my biplane. By the way my meatless meatloaf isn't that bad." countered Harm to some boos.
"My choice is Sarah MacKenzie, the woman I worked with for three years and was a fool to leave behind to fly tomcats. We've traveled all over the world together seeking truth, justice, and the American way. I think America has seen tonight why she is the most amazing woman in the world."
It was time for Sarah to walk over to Harm. She had a few tears in her eyes. There were so many beautiful compliments. They were spoken with love. She was so happy that he was here tonight.
When she got to Harm she threw her arms around his neck to pull his head down for a passionate kiss. It ended with her burying her head in his chest. So much for dress whites and gold wings.
"I've missed you Harm." cried Mac.
"I've missed you too Sarah. It amazes me that you look more beautiful every time I see you." replied Harm.
"I'm sure everyone in the audience would like to know when you knew that Harm was the bachelor? Some of your answers appeared to be quite personal that only he would know." asked Tom.
"I kind of expected that it would be Harm sitting there before I arrived here tonight. When I was invited to come on the show I research the lieutenant who asked me. I had to know the reason why she chose me.
There are a lot of beautiful service women in Washington. What made me so special. I found out the lieutenant was a close personal friend to a certain lieutenant who use to work in the office.
It didn't take much effort to figure out what was going on. She has been trying to get Harm and me together for years. This would be the perfect set up. Hearing his beautiful voice say hello just confirmed it for me." replied Mac as she gave the audience one of her beautiful radiant smiles.