"Sir, Don't worry about the U.N Delegation to Sudan. I'm working on it with NSA and we will brief you as soon as we have any idea what we might be looking at." C.J stated as she closed her briefing book, looking up at the President. "Will, dodge the press about the U.N situation with Sudan until Commander Harper Briefs you later."

"Sure." Will agrees, as he stands up and leaves the room. "Thank you, Sir."

"Is he going to be able to handle the Press, Claudia Jean?" The President questions as he watches Will leave the Oval Office, returning behind his desk.

C.J stood up and stood in-front of the Desk "He'll be shark chum for a few days. No one will be asking about anything other than the Leak, so if he can find 1,000 different ways to say 'no comment' he'll be fine."

"Mr. President." Debbie announces as she enters the Oval Office, "Commander Harper and Nancy McNally." The president nods, as Debbie ushers in the NSA and her blond Deputy. C.J turns around at the mention of the woman who shared her bed the night before. Kate walks in behind her boss crossing to stand in-front of the desk. She catches C.J's eye and gives her a slight smiles before snapping into her military demeanor.

"Good morning, Sir." Nancy proclaimed, handing him a file folder with the day's NSC briefing. "Kazakhstan's President is worried about the recent movement by the Chinese."

C.J noticed the time on her wrist watch, "Excuse me, Sir. I have that call with the Prime Minister of Germany." C.J made sure to steal a glance at Kate before she retreated into her office.

[6 Hours Later]

C.J sat behind her desk head buried in a large pile of papers, whilst some head of state rambled on the speaker phone. A slight tapping was heard over the Senator, causing her to snap her head up to see her Strange, yet efficient Secretary. "Commander Harper for you." C.J nodded her head, as Margaret moved aside to let the blond in closing the door behind her. Kate smiled as she went to sit on the couch, putting down the two cups of coffee she held.

"One Minute." C.J mouthed to Kate who nodded. "Senator Tillman; I will take into consideration what you said, but we will not be commenting about our investigation. I will have someone from Council's office get back to you." With that C.J hung up. "Just Kill me?"

"Calls about Toby?" Kate questioned, as she watched C.J walk over to where she sat. C.J nodded, ungracefully plopping down next to her. "I brought coffee." She stated, as she handed her the cup that was intricately labeled with personalized flavor components. "The good stuff, the kind you need to go out and get."

"I do not understand the concept of 'go out'." C.J joked, as she gratefully took the cup offered to her, "You mean to tell me, you can leave this building?" Kate nodded, as she took a sip. "Wow."

"What?" Kate cocked her eye brown at the exhausted looking brunette.

"How do you know how I like my coffee? Margaret can't even get it right."

"Code-word clearance." She stated with a stone faced look. "I thought we went over that last night." Kate smirked, causing C.J to blush into her coffee cup. "So."

"So." C.J stammered, knowing they had to talk about what was happening between them. "Last night...Last night was."

"Yea." Kate smiled, taking a sip once again. "C.J we don't have to talk about it. I mean, We can just forget if that's what you want. I'm good at keeping secret's. It's what I used to do for a living." Kate looked down at her hands, before C.J forced her to pivot her head to look at her.

"I don't want that." She leaned in and kissed her softly. "By the way; I like you're hair down by the way."

Kate pulled her hair to the side to reveal the reason for her uncharacteristic loosened hair. "Someone left a mark on me, and I did not need the whole Situation room knowing I had sex last night." Kate glared at C.J who was busting out in giggles.

"Sorry." C.J attempted to look apologetic, as she ran her thumb over the slight discoloration on halfway down her neck.

"No, your not." Kate pouted. "We should talk about last night."

"Yes. Kate; I like you, allot." the taller woman sighed "I have since you stood up to the guys during the Gaza situation. I think your brilliant, strong willed, and sexy as hell." She took Kate's hand and intertwined their fingers.

"why didn't you say something earlier?" Kate questioned, tilting her had to the side, running her thumb over the other woman's hand.

"Nerves? Fear of rejection? Plus, I did not know where you stood."

"Where I stood?"

"In reference to Women. I was scared with getting promoted that reporters would start nosing around in my lifestyle."

"I understand." Kate stated, as she kissed C.J's hand. "That's how I was in the Navy, always watching my back. Luckily, the CIA doesn't care about sexuality; alas when your undercover its not really the best climate to attempt a relationship. Can I ask you a question?"

"Anything." The older woman smiled.

"Why now? We've worked tougher since Gaza, why now?" The blond said in a hushed tone, letting her vulnerability show through.

"When I talked to Babish." C.J sighed "He kept asking about you; about our friendship. I was scared that he'd accuse you or me of the leak and I'd never have a chance to...I don't know." Kate pushed the hair that had fallen in C.J's eyes behind her ear before Margaret knocked at the door forcing the pair apart.

"You have a meeting, now." the redhead stated, leaving quickly feeling the tension in the room.

"Can I see you again Tonight?" Kate whispered, as C.J nodded her head. Leaning in to kiss her deeply before she replies "I'll be done, hopefully at 11:30."

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"Margaret!" C.J hollered, as she rose from her desk. "Where is the damned China Report; Hutchinson was going to get it to me by 11:00pm and its now.." She checks her watch "11:45, and I want to get home!"

"He..." Margaret started, "He called." She was interrupted again "C.J!" She caught the rambling Chief of Staff's attention.

"What?" C.J stopped.

"He said that the report was canceled because the reporting NSA had to go to Pakistan."

"What? How do I not know there is a situation in Pakistan."

"It's not really my place to say. I have a message for you from Commander Harper." Margaret said as she handed her an envelope. C.J took it and sighed as she sat into her desk chair. She unsealed the envelope and opened the note.

C.J

I'm sorry I did not have a chance to see you before I had to leave. We had an Issue in Pakistan and Hutchinson decided to send me. I swear that man hates me. Anyway, I'm gonna be in Pakistan for a few days. I'm sorry, I was really looking forward to seeing you tonight. Hopefully we can figure out something for when I get back to D.C.

K.H

C.J folded the letter in half and slid it into her purse. It was going to be a long few days.