Another extra short ficlet here, but the next ficlet is also written and should be posted soon. Thank you all for your nice comments - I'm really glad you're enjoying the Christmas story so far!
Christmas list
Later that evening, when Bud and Harriet took the kids to their room for a nap, and Trish and Frank were bustling about on the patio – something about moving boxes out of the way for the wedding – Mac found herself alone in the kitchen, giving her a chance to review her list of wedding preparations.
There aren't all that many preparations left to finish, she realized.
She had always wanted a small, simple wedding. The date had been easy to choose, as Harm's eyes had softened instantly at Mac's suggestion of Christmas Eve to honor the memory of Harmon Rabb, Senior. And although Harm and Bud had decided to wear their dress whites, it wouldn't be a traditional military wedding. There would be a trellis of roses, rather than a Navy arch of swords, and Trish had arranged for an officiant and a small catered reception with their closest family and friends, most of whom were already here.
Just missing the groom, Mac thought to herself.
Mac looked up from her list as the patio door swung open, and Trish entered the kitchen carrying a large box.
"Trish, let me help you with that," Mac said, setting her list down and hurrying to relieve Trish of the heavy weight.
"Oh, thank you, Mac," Trish said, puffing a little bit from the exertion. "I didn't think that would be quite so heavy."
"Christmas presents?" Mac asked with a smile.
"Something like that," Trish replied. She looked over at Mac with a hopeful expression. "Mac, is there any chance you could do me a favor? I was going to ask Harm, but he won't be here until tomorrow, and there's something I really need to do before the holidays."