Author: Nancy
Disclaimer: I don't own JAG or its characters. This is just for fun.
Classification: PG
Category: Harm/Mac Humor
Summary: This picks up on When You're Not Trying. Mac and Harm adjust
to married life.
PART 3
"I just hope I'm not to late." Sarah McKenzie thought sadly.
*****
Officer's club
Norfolk, Va
1900
She sat at the bar with her long, sexy legs crossed at the knee covered with sheer black stockings ending with black three-inch tiny heels. Her dress was black and fitted in all the right places displaying enough thigh to draw attention without being indecent. She looked bored as she twirled a straw in her drink.
When the group of pilots from the Patrick Henry entered the place, Mustang was the first to see her and stopped dead in his tracks causing several of the others to run into him.
"Mustang! What is the hold up?" one of the other pilots complained and then followed his gaze "Whoa!" Skywalker stood next to his buddy as the others ambled over to tables to watch the drama unfold as they had done many times before. Mustang and Skywalker were the playboys of the group. Cocky flyboys who spent most of their time bragging about their latest conquest or their flying scores. They competed in everything.
"Heads," Mustand flipped a coin and smiled as the coin revealed he won, "Watch and weep, Skywalker."
Strolling up to the gorgeous woman sitting alone at the bar, he ran his hand through his hair and leaned into the woman's body space just barely brushing his shoulder against her arm causing her to look up slightly startled.
"Excuse me ma'am," he drawls using his best southern accent and showing all of his perfectly white teeth.
"That's ok," She smiles as she looks at his identification and sees the gold wings, "Lt. Masters."
Seeing he is making progress, he leans closer and speaks softly "Would you do this poor flyboy a large favor and let him refill that drink for you?"
She frowns slightly then smiles and replies coyly "I do believe you are trying to pick me up."
Encouraged, Mustang continues, "You can't blame a guy for trying with a gorgeous woman like yourself. I thought you might like to go for a ride in my convertible. I'm a pilot and could show you my F 14. Then I could show you how to fly." He suggests and smiles deviously.
She leans closer to him and blows gently on his ear, "I have a better idea, why don't you go back to your table and practice a few new lines and come back later."
Skywalker and the other pilots burst out laughing. Then Skywalker pushes his chair back and strolls over to his comrade and throws his arm over his shoulder. "You'll have to excuse Mustang here. He is sort of 'lame' and could stand some coaching from the master." He brags vainly.
The woman smiles "You're both pilots?" She acts surprised and continues in a low sultry voice "Is this when you start to sing 'I've Lost the Lovin Feeling' because if you do, I'm sure every rat, mouse, roach and any other vermin in this place will clear out immediately."
The two deflated pilots return to their seats as the other pilots cackle, thoroughly enjoying the evening. "She doesn't like pilots." Mustang mutters dejectedly.
No one noticed the three officers that had entered and smiled in amusement as they observed the interchange.
The CAG of the Patrick Henry looked over to the Commander and taunted "Harm why don't you go show 'em how its done." Then he and the Captain of the Patrick Henry sit near the group.
She is beautiful and sexy. Harm walks over to the woman who turns just in time to see him approach. She opens her mouth about to speak when Harm speaks first, "I hope those skyjockeys didn't say anything inappropriate. If anything.. has been said that caused you embarrassment, I would like to offer my apologies." His look is sincere and suggests more meaning than the obvious.
"What if I'm not looking for apologies?" she challenges in a suggestive tone as she looks him over.
"What are you looking for?" he responds softly.
"What do you have to offer?" she recrosses her legs and leans back with a sultry smile on her face.
The young group of pilots sit fascinated as they watch the pair.
Music is playing from the juke box in the background. The soulful lyrics of an old Nat King Cole song float through the place.
"I could offer you a dance." he invited wistfully.
She smiled "I don't think this place is set up for dancing."
"All I need is a floor, music and a beautiful woman." He persists gently in a soft low voice.
Her smile fades as the woman slides off the bar stool and allows him to take her hand and circle her waist with his free hand. She moves her free hand to his shoulder as he pulls her closer. They sway to the words.....'When I fall in love, it will be forever, or I'll never fall in love..in a restless world like this is.. love is ended before its begun and too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.. when I give my heart, it will be completely or I'll never give my heart, and the moment I can feel it feel that way too, when I fall in love with you...when I fall in love, it will be forever, or I'll never fall in love in a restless world like this is, love is ended before its begun and too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun...when I give my heart , it will be completely or I'll never give my heart, and the moment I can feel that, you'll feel that way too, is when I fall in love... when I fall in love... when I fall in love with you....'
Their eyes never left each others throughout the dance, and no one noticed the shining eyes. He then leans forward brushing her lips and then pulling her into a deep passionate kiss. Realizing the music had stopped she reaches for her purse and pulls out a hotel key. "Why don't we take this somewhere else." She whispers. Smiling he leaves his arm around her waist and leads her to the door. The room is totally silent as the couple leaves.
"Damn, he's good!" breaks the reverie as Skywalker shakes his head.
"I thought you said she didn't like pilots. Did you see his gold wings!" another pilot adds.
.....
As the couple leave the officer's club, Harm turns and nods farewell to the Captain and the CAG.
The group of pilots continue to rag Mustang and Skywalker when their CO and CAG walk over to the table. "You two don't know how lucky you were just then." The Captain adds to the teasing.
"Lucky, sir, how can you say we were lucky!" Mustang whines.
"Well, I can tell you two big reasons. That lady you guys were hittin on is a Marine Colonel at the Pentagon. She is an expert kickboxer to boot." The other pilots hoot with laughter.
"You've got to be kidding?" groans Skywalker. "What's the other reason?"
The CAG smiles, "The Commander is from the Judge Advocate General's office. He will be conducting your inservice tomorrow on the Rules of Engagement in No Fly Zones. And that Marine is his wife." One of the pilots laughed so hard that he fell backwards in his chair onto the floor.
Mustang and Skywalker just looked shocked and for once in their lives were speechless. They would never live this one down.
"I guess you guys need new call signs. How about Crash and Burn?" a Rio called out sending more laugher throughout the room. "Yea, the Rules of Engagement in a No Fly Zone take on a whole new meaning. Right guys."
.........
Harm and Sarah spent the next few hours making love and making up, but mostly making love.
I know this has got to be the most passionate time I have spent with Sarah. I didn't realize the tension that had been building over the past few weeks, and the release was unbelievable, incredible, better than flying for the first time.
I pull her closer to me as we lay resting. She smiles and suddenly rolls over so to face me. "Harm, I'm starved, let's go find breakfast somewhere."
"You did skip dinner, and after all that energy you just expended, I guess I better feed you." I smile and kiss her again.
"No lets don't start again, I'll never get anything to eat." She pulls away with a large grin that lights up her face..
Dressing quickly in jeans and t-shirts we head out to find an all night waffle place and eat.
"I can't believe you ate a waffle with peanut butter and ketchup!" I grimace. " You have quite an appetite Marine. And you ate half of my pecan waffle." I shake my head.
"Don't knock it if you haven't tried it."
"No comment."
They walk along the waterfront near the motel looking at the stars and listening to the ocean waves. "Sarah, I liked my surprise." I turn her towards me and kiss her slowly again. "Just promise me, you'll do it again." I tease.
"So you liked that Flyboy." she whispers.
"I have a surprise for you." I reach in my pocket and pull out a ring box. "I should have done this a long time ago." I place a solitaire diamond engagement on her finger.
"Oh, Harm this is beautiful." Tears flow down her face. "I thought you were angry with me for being so..."
"Overly sensitive?"
"Yes, Harm... I lost my wedding ring. I usually take it off and put in on the night stand. I guess after the other night..."
I reach into the ring box and pull out her wedding ring. "I was going to get you another because this one was second hand. ..But I couldn't..This ring was part of the reason we are together now... So I had it sized to fit your finger and inscribed." My voice has become low and gentle.
She takes the ring and walks under a street lantern to read the inscription. "Forever"
She begins to cry and runs back into my arms, "I love you so much, Harm."
"Whenever we have arguments, or when you feel that you aren't love, I want to you look inside this ring, because that's how long I will love you." I lift her chin gently so she is looking into my eyes, "Do you understand? I will love you forever."
We kiss in the moonlight with the waves pounding against the shore.
.............
"Harm I don't know why I've been so sensitive lately. I'm sorry I overreacted about the reception and the dinner."
"Well you've had to make quite a few adjustments lately, new job, new husband.."
"Harm...what is today's date?"
"The third why?"
"I think I know why I've been feeling the way I do..eating the unusual things I eat... feeling queasy in the mornings..."
"You think..do you really think..?" I feel my excitement rising.
"Yea.. there's only one way to find out tonight...there's an all night pharmacy down the street."
"Let's go for it"
.......
"It's positive!!!"
"We're going to be parents!" I pick her up and kiss her all over her face and neck.
Then I become somewhat thoughtful..."Sarah, I'm really, really excited about our news."
"But?"
"Does this mean I'm going to be in the doghouse for the next seven and a half months."
"If you are, I'll crawl in there with you, deal?"
"Will you wear that little black dress."
"I'll wear whatever you want."
"Deal."
The end ....for now.
* NancyT's Stories * Please send Feedback! *
