Author: Lace
Subject: Time for happiness. July challenge.

My muse hit me, and I needed some happy Harm and Mac! Season nine was so…not happy.
I hope you like it.

Time for happiness

It was sunset; the beach was empty and quiet. Just the way they wanted it, time for them to talk without interruption. The last month had been hectic for them, no time to be a couple. That was what these weeks were about; their future together.
Ever since Paraguay they had been together every possible minute. They finally let go, and said the words; I love you. Three simple words, but so hard to say.
He’d been flying for the company for six months, but was now back at JAG again. She was relieved to have him back in the office, he could tell. The worry in her voice every time they talked; the worry in her eyes every time they met. He hated it!
He was glad to be back, glad to be back with her. Even though they didn’t get to work together as much as before he resigned, he didn’t care; he got to see her every day. They were both very busy, and didn’t have much time to be boyfriend and girlfriend. They were getting sick of running between two apartments. Ever since Christmas most of their time together was spent in his apartment. He had Mattie to think about now. Between work and a teenage girl, they decided that they deserved a vacation. They had just started their second week in his parents vacation house in Florida. The first week was for love and relaxing, now the heavier subjects would be discussed.

Mac sighted. “It’s so beautiful here.” She sat down in the sand.

He looked at her, and smiled. “I know.” He sat down behind her, and wrapped her in his arms.

“I love it her.” She leaned close to him.

“I know.” He kissed her neck.

“I want to stay here forever.” She turned, and met his lips in a soft kiss. When it ended she rubbed her nose to his.

“I’d like that too.” He kissed her again. “But I think we should go back. I don’t want to be convicted for desertion.”

“Okay, so we go back.” She smiled at him. “To our busy life.”

“We’ll just have to make time for us somewhere in our schedules. Look at Bud and Harriet, two kids, both working full time…Hell, when do they have time to be happy?”

“They don’t have to find time. They just are.” She looked at him softly. “Don’t you really want that?”

“I am happy Mac.” He kissed her again. “With you, Mattie and work. I just wish there were more time to sit down and just be.”

“I know, I’m happy too you know…I love you.” Her smile melted his heart.

“I love you too.” They looked at each other for a long time.


“Maybe we should buy a house?” He got a serious look on his face. “It would make it easier down the road…when we get married, have kids…we are practically living together already.”

“When we get married? And when will that be?” She looked at him curiously.

“Well first you have to say yes.” He held a ring in front of her, and smiled. “So what do you say Mackenzie? You want to buy a house, get married, have my kids?”

She smiled at him, thinking that she was the luckiest woman alive. God she loved him! “Yes I will.” She kissed him with all that she had. “I love you so much Harm.”

“I love you so much Sarah.” He slid the ring on her finger, and kissed her.

It was their time for happiness!