Saturday night, Rabb house

Mac found her son in the kitchen cleaning up after dinner. He had insisted on cleaning up before he drove back to the Academy.

"I can help," she suggested.

Nathan closed the dishwasher. "All done," he turned it on and turned to her. "It's the least I can do after getting so many great meals in just one day."

"Well, our kitchen is always open for you, you know that," she reminded him.

"I know, Mom," he hesitated. "I better get going."

"Are you and Eve staying here the whole weekend?" she wondered.

"We thought we could, if that's okay? And it's Sofia too," Nathan said hesitantly.

Mac smiled reassuringly. "It's okay, really. I just want you to be happy, and if you love this girl you should be with her."

Nathan smiled. "Thanks Mom," he walked over and hugged her.

"Just," she cupped his face. "don't rush into anything. You have two more years at the Academy, and who knows where you'll be stationed after that. You have a great career ahead of you, and you have all the time in the world to fall in love, get married and have many beautiful babies."

Nathan smiled. "I know, Mom. And I'm really not in a hurry. I do love Eve though, and she wants the same things as me. We've thought this through, you know."

Mac hugged him again. "I love you."

"I love you too, Mom," Nathan let her go. "And now I really have to get going. Thanks for today."

"Thanks for coming home to see us. We miss you, you know," Mac ruffled his hair.

Nathan pushed her hand away. "Don't treat me like a little boy," he complained.

"You'll always be my little boy," she promised him.

Nathan smiled and moved into the living room. Mac followed behind and soon the whole family was gathered to say goodbye.

Sunday morning, Rabb house

After falling asleep as soon as his head hit his pillow the previous night, Harm woke up in the mood to make love to his wife. She wasn't hard to ask, and soon they were indulging in a little extra morning activity.

"I love you so much," he said as they lay wrapped together in bed a little later. "I missed you from the moment I got this assignment. I wanted to call and empty my head, but instead I was twisting and turning in my bunk and couldn't sleep."

"I love you too," she kissed him softly.

"I wish I could tell you what I've been doing this week," he hesitated. "I can't, but know that it was worth it, because we prevented very bad people from doing very bad things. All from the safety of an aircraft carrier."

"I'm proud of you, Superman," she bit his lip teasingly.

He chuckled. "At least Superman would use his superpowers and take action, not just use the power of speech. I didn't even get to fly."

"And for that I'm very thankful," she kissed him deeply. "You are amazing."

"At this," he kissed down her throat and neck.

She forgot her strain of thoughts as his hands roamed her body. "Yeah," she mumbled.

"Allow me to amaze you, babe," he whispered before his mouth descended on hers.

It was past ten before they finally made it downstairs. Mac had gotten a text from Claire earlier that she had brought Rose and Matthew with her to Mattie's place and that they'd be home later. Then she had gotten a text from Mattie saying that she was making lunch and that they had to be there at 1300.

"Looks like it's just you and me," Harm said as he handed her coffee.

"Looks that way," she sipped her coffee. "You could have a few more hours in bed you know?

He wiggled his eyebrows. "Yeah?"

She laughed softly. "To sleep. You were twisting and turning last night."

"Bad Dreams," he admitted. "I guess it's jetlag."

"You would tell me if something was bothering you?" she took his hand.

"It's nothing," he shrugged it off.

"Are you sure?" she reached for the newspaper and sat down.

"I'm sure," he headed for the fridge. "Let me make you breakfast. Eggs?"

Mac looked up from the newspaper and smiled. "That sounds great."

Harm reached for the eggs. "So, about Nathan and this girl…"

Mac's phone rang. "Sorry," she reached for it. "Sarah Rabb. I'm sorry, I have no comment. Bye," she hung up.

"What was that about?" Harm questioned.

"Well, you know what happened when I drove to Baltimore with Cathy and Harriet," she started.

"Yeah, they found human remains on that guys farm, right?" Harm let out a sigh. "And your name is in the police files."

"It's all public information," Mac said just as her phone rang again. "I guess they won't give up, huh."

"The media? Nope, not really," he put his mug on the table. "But you've ignored reporters before so you have training," he teased.

Mac chuckled. "I can't really send them to the public affairs office now, can I."

Harm laughed. "They'll give up eventually," he reassured and took her hand. "I'm glad you're okay."

"I was never in any danger," she assured him. "So, about Nathan and this girl?"

"Yeah, he seems to be in love," Harm hesitated.

"He is, and that's great. He's a lot more in touch with his feelings than I was when I was his age," Mac smiled. "He's such a good kid."

"And we did that," Harm chuckled. "Who would have thought that we could have a son like that."

"Well, we are more in touch with our feelings now," she smiled sweetly.

"Only with you," he leaned in and kissed her.

Later, at Mattie's place

They had just finished lunch and were gathered around the table at Mattie's place. She was doing well at Bethesda, liking her role as a Naval Officer. It was a change, but joining the Navy had been a dream of hers since she met Harm for the first time, and now she was finally there.

"I have news," Mattie said as she walked back the table after clearing the plates. She hesitated. "I'm afraid this is the last gathering at this place."

"Are you moving?" Harm wondered.

"I'm being transferred," Mattie smiled hesitantly.

"No, you're leaving?" Claire asked.

"My new duty station is at Balboa," she smiled. "It's not so far away, and it's close to grandma and grandpa, so I'll get to see them a lot. I'm actually pretty excited about it."

Mac stood and hugged her. "I'm happy for you."

"Thanks Mom," Mattie smiled as Harm too stood and hugged her.

"I'm proud of you," he let go and looked at her. "But we'll miss you."

"I'll miss you guys too," she looked at Claire. "We'll see each other all the time. You can fly out on weekends, if you find the time in your busy schedule that is?" she teased.

Claire stood and hugged her. "I'll find the time."

Rose and Matthew stood and hugged her too. "And I'll see you guys as soon as school finishes, when you go visit with grandma and grandpa."

"We can come see where you work," Matthew said.

"Absolutely," Mattie promised. "I leave in two weeks."

"What about our vacation?" Mac wondered.

"Well, I still have my leave so I'm definitely coming with you guys," Mattie promised. "I can't miss Hawaii."

"Good," Mac hugged her again. "I'm so proud of you."

"Thanks, Mom," Mattie let her go and smiled. "Okay, who wants ice cream?"

"I do," Rose and Matthew said eagerly.

Annapolis, Sunday night

Nathan threw his bag into the passenger side of his car and closed the door. He had spent the night and most of Sunday at Eve's place and now he had to report back to the Academy.

"Hey Sofia," he crouched down to her level. "Next weekend I'm bringing you and your mom to meet my family."

"Okay," the girl smiled brightly. "Can I have ice cream?"

"Not now, because it's almost your bedtime, but next weekend we'll have ice cream," he smiled and hugged her, before rising to meet Eve's smiling face. "I'll see you Friday."

"Around 1700?" she hesitated. "I'm nervous."

"Don't be. My family is great," Nathan reassured.

"Okay," Eve offered a sweet smile.

"Well, I better go. It'll be a busy week, but maybe I'll get a chance to stop by the diner," he kissed her. "I love you."

"I love you too, Nathan," she kissed him again.

Nathan walked to the car and got in, waved his hand and started the engine before driving away. He couldn't help the silly smile on his face, he was unbelievably happy.