Author: Eggy Weg
Spoilers: None
Rating: PG 13
Classification: Webb/Mac Bit of Fun
Summary: Getting together
Archive: Yeah sure
Feedback: Please, good or bad
Disclaimer: They are not mine
A/N: To anyone who doesn’t know Steven Culp who plays Webb starred as Bobby Kennedy in Thirteen Days.
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"Webb, you talked to her for over an hour and you still didn't ask her out" Harm said in disbelief. If he thought he stood a chance in hell against Webb he would have made his move long ago and here was Webb taking his sweet time.
"Harm would you keep your voice down" He warned shutting the office door, he felt dumb enough as it was without the whole of JAG knowing. "And how did you find out?"
"She wouldn't shut up about you all morning it's been Clay this and Clay that. Are you ever going to ask her out?"
"Yes I just….. What if I mess it up Harm? She's been through enough as it is, and I'm not exactly relationship material….. I'm secretive, I'm never here….."
"Clay, she's a big girl let her make her own decisions" Harm cut him off sick of the excuses. He had given up his chance of having Mac, they had better not make him regret it. “Now go and talk to her” He ordered pushing him out of the office door.
"OK" He said walking to Mac's office.
`Great she's alone you have no excuse now' he thought to himself. Looking across to Harm's grinning face he took a deep breath. Getting a burst of adrenaline and confidence he quickly opened the door and entered this was it before he could back down now.
Mac jumped, she hadn't even known he was in the building. "Clay" he held up his hand. He had to say this and he had to say this now.
"MacImsorrytojustbargeinherebutIthinkIloveyouanditskillingmenotbeingabletoholdyou" He confessed almost too quickly for her to hear. Neither said a word, just looked at each other in shock. Did he just say that?
"IknowIhavebeenajerkinthepastIprobablywillbeinthefutureIwontbeabletotellyoueveryth….."
She stopped his rant using the same hand gesture he had used on her "Clay, you think you love me?" She asked tears in her eyes.
"I'm pretty sure I do," He said rubbing the back of his head, wondering if this was really happening. The next thing he knew she was stood in front of him, looking deep into his eyes.
"Clay I love you too" She said letting her tears out. When he finally registered what she had said he let out a loud breath, tears threatening to form in his own eyes.
"Really" He asked in a shaky voice. She nodded pulling him into a hug. They didn't know how it started but they were locked in a passion filled kiss with hands a roaming when they heard the cough coming from the doorway. Reluctantly the broke apart and looked toward the noise. Mac immediately came to attention as Clay's hand went straight to his nose.
"At ease" The admiral chuckled to himself entering the room "I see you two have finally pulled your heads out of your six's, you've given us quite a floor show" He started to laugh as they both turned bright red seeing all the people looking in. He cut off Mac's apologizing "Kernel you have had a rough time of it recently" At this he shot Webb a warning look. Turning to Mac he smiled "You have some holiday time saved up, I suggest you use it. It's about time you had a break Mac" He said warmly walking away "and I trust we won't get a repeat performance when you come back" he warned in a commanding tone.
Clay couldn't believe his luck the admiral had just given them his blessing, and he had been sure he would have come away with a broken bone. Shaking his head he looked at Sarah, his Sarah. "I'll be right back," He said squeezing her hand then running after the admiral.
"Admiral" He said running up to stride beside him "can we talk"
"You have one minute Webb," He said as they entered the office. Sitting down behind his desk he urged him on "Well?"
"Well I just" This was going to be harder than he thought "I wanted to apologize" He said looking at the floor "I know we shouldn't have been acting like that in here, we just got a bit carried away. And I promise you it won't happen again"
"And" He looked like he had more to say.
"Well I wantedtothankyouaswell," The admiral just stared at him in shock "I know how much your opinion means to Sarah, and well thanks for not getting me shot out of the building. And I know your going to threaten me anyway but I promise I'll never hurt her"
"Webb if you hurt her I'll break more than your nose" He growled in a menacing tone anyway. He knew he wouldn't have to; it was plain to see they loved each other.
"You won't have too" He confessed as their eyes connected and a silent message was passed.
"Dismissed" The admiral ordered breaking eye contact before it became uncomfortable.
"Aye, Aye Sir" He joked coming to attention and turning on his heel like only a pro could.
Harm was waiting outside the admirals office "I take it her response was good" he said grinning at him.
"I believe you know the answer to that commander" He glared at him; Harm was having way too much fun at his expense.
"I think most of JAG knows the answer to it Clay," He said as they started walking.
"Harm" Clay warned starting to turn red again.
"Sorry, I just never thought you had it in you Clay. And in front of the admiral" He was laughing now. Clay just groaned he would never live this down, but Sarah loved him and that's all that mattered.
"Thanks Harm" It was clear by the tone of his voice what he was thanking him for and that he meant it.
"You're welcome Clay," He said patting him on the back as they entered Mac's office to find everyone had gathered there.
"So what do you have planned for your party then Mac" Harm asked after all the congratulations had died down.
"Chloe is bringing some films down to watch" She said her arm around Clay and a big grin on her face.
"That's a great idea Ma am, I'll buy some popcorn" Harriet joined in excited for her friend.
"What films?" Harm inquired
"Hmmm, she said..…the new Ben Affleck movie" At this all the men groaned. "It's my birthday. If I want to watch the new Ben Affleck movie, you'll watch it with me and pretend you're having a good time" She joked in her best commanding tone.
"Oh OK what else" Harm groaned the last thing he wanted was to watch girly movies all night.
"Bridget Jones diary" This caused a louder groan and she gave them all an evil look. "We are watching one of them. You can choose between Die hard and 13 Days..… Apparently Bruce Willis and Bobby Kennedy are cute" She explained to there questioning looks.
"13 Days" Bud said excitedly "I have read reviews for it, it looks really good. I have wanted to see it for ages" They all looked at him expectantly "It's about the Cuban missile crisis" He said amazed that they had never heard of it.
Clay sighed loudly and they all turned to toward him. He couldn't let them watch 13 days he would never live it down. At least he used an alias, he had deniability. "I think we should watch Die hard, I get enough politics at work" He said relieved that he thought of a reasonably excuse so quickly.
"Webb's right I really like Die hard" Gunny joined in.
"So that's Harriet and Bud for 13 Days and Gunny and Clay for Die hard, looks like you're the deciding vote Harm" Mac said and they all turned pleading looks towards him.
"I think I'll go with…..13 days. It sounds interesting" he responded to Webb's disappointed look.
Another secret was about to come out of the bag.
~~ TBC ~~