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| Harm glanced at his watch. "We're going to be late for the dress rehearsal. What is keeping your mother?" Evelyn smiled. "We have plenty of time, Dad. 45 minutes and 23 seconds to be exact." "Some day you're going to have to tell me how you do that," Noah said, shaking his head. "Forget it!" Harm replied. "They'll never reveal that secret." Serena joined came in from the living room. "At least we know Evie won't be late to her own wedding." Before anyone could reply, Mac came flying down the stairs. Harm smiled. She looked as beautiful as the day they met in the Rose Garden. "Everyone ready?" "We've been ready for..." Harm trailed off calculating the time in his head. "8 minutes, 4 seconds," Evelyn supplied for him. Mac laughed. "Nice try, Sailor. Come on guys," she called into the living room. "Turn off the TV, it's time to go." Maddie pouted. "But Spongebob Squarepants is on!" "Sorry, honey, we have to leave now or we'll be late." "Is that my Little Marine?" Harm asked, kneeling in front of her. She nodded with a smile. "I almost didn't recognize you. Now lets get going before everyone eats your food." Maddie's eyes widened. "Lets go, or we'll be late!" Everyone laughed and followed her out the door. "You think you're slick, don't you?" his wife asked. "I don't think I am, Mac, I know!" ************** "I think it's time for a toast," AJ said, standing. "And as Godfather of the bride, I would like to." Evelyn smiled at him and took Noah's hand. "Evie was smart from the day she was born. In fact, she was so smart, we all wonder where she got it from. She's a wonderful sister, daughter, friend, and goddaughter. "Noah, I hope you know what you're getting into. As long as Evie doesn't end up half as odd as her father, you should be fine. You're a great man, I know you'll make her happy. To Evie and Noah!" "To Evie and Noah!" Everyone chorused. "KISS!! KISS!!" The couple didn't need to be told twice. ************** Later that night, Harm found Mac flipping through old photo albums. He sat next to her and pulled her into his arms. Mac wiped away the tears and hugged him close. "God, why am I crying?" "Because our daughter is all grown up now. She's moving out of this house, yes, but she's not moving out of our lives." Mac nodded. "But that doesn't stop me from feeling this way." "Don't I know it. We'll get through this," Harm replied. "Remember, we still have five children to raise." Mac smiled warmly at him. "And one day we'll have grandchildren." Harm's eyes widened. "We're not THAT old yet... are we?" "Well," Mac said, setting the albums on the floor, "Maybe we should see. After all, the kids are spending the night at Frank's..." "I see that look in your eyes, Marine." "What look?" Mac asked innocently. "The one you get when you're about to--" The rest of Harm's answer was cut off by a kiss. |
