The next morning Mac called her doctor's office and explained what she needed done. The scheduler said that they'd had a cancellation and that the doctor would be able to see her that afternoon, if she wanted. Otherwise it would be a couple of weeks before she could get an appointment. Mac took the appointment for later in the afternoon. She asked if she needed to do anything special to prepare for the visit. She didn't. The office was going to need any updated health insurance information but that's all she had to do.

She didn't see Will until the first pitch meeting. He and Lonny had taken a quick trip to the running store and Will had been on the phone to his doctor getting the all clear to start running, which his doctor agreed would be great for him. The doctor had also mentioned that he needed to stop smoking, which Will agreed and explained that he was working on quitting.

Once the pitch meeting was over, Will hung around for a moment alone with Mac.

"Hey, did you find shoes?"

"I did and I got an all clear from my doctor, too. He was very excited I wanted to start running."

"I talked to my doctor this morning, too," she said. She had his attention.

"And…."

"There was a cancellation for this afternoon, so I took the appointment."

"Do you want me to come with you?"

She smiled at him. "You willingly want to go wait for me at my gynecologist's office?"

"Not when you put it that way, but I will. Seriously, do you need someone with you?"

"What do you think they are going to do to me?"

"I don't know how it works, and I'm not sure I really want to know, but if you need someone there, I'm there for you."

She didn't care that they were in the conference room that had glass walls. She hugged him. "Thank you for offering, but I'll be fine."

"Okay, if you change your mind…."

"You are wonderful for even asking," she said and stepped out of his embrace.

"What time do you have to be there?"

"At two."

"Where's the office?"

"A couple of blocks north."

They both went back to work and about 1:30 Mac stood in his doorway, watching him work.

"You can come in and sit, you know?"

She smiled. I've got to go in a couple of minutes. "What are you working on?"

"Just writing, ideas really…."

"Show ideas, or bigger than that?"

He turned in his chair and smiled at her. "Some of both. Some I'd like to talk to your father about, some I want to talk to you about."

"You know how he will frustrate you," she said with a smile.

"Keeps me on my game. I like it when smart people disagree with me."

"I've got to go, I'll be back in a while," she said and started to leave.

"Mac…."

When she turned back to him he was moving toward her. "If you need anything," he said, "please call me."

"I will, thanks," she said placing her hand on his arm and then walked to the elevators.

The walk to her doctor's office was quick. She filled out all their forms and provided her insurance information. After only a few minutes wait she was called back into the examine room with one of the nurses.

The nurse took her vitals and they chatted for a couple of minutes about what Mackenzie wanted done today and asked her to change into the gown in the rest room. Mac changed quickly and waited with the nurse who explained it would be a couple of minutes before the doctor would be in.

When the doctor joined them she went over the procedure to remove the IUD and explained that normally it was a simple process but that she most likely would experience cramping and some bleeding. The doctor offered to write her a prescription for a light painkiller, only to be taken if necessary.

Her doctor did a full examination on her after she explained that she wanted to have the IUD removed in hopes of becoming pregnant. The doctor explained that she would be high risk but that was indeed due to her age. Additionally, there would be additional testing if she was to become pregnant and finally she was ready to remove the IUD.

Mac was lying on the exam table with her feet in the stirrups while the doctor prepared to remove the IUD. The procedure to actually remove the IUD was very quick.

Mac and the doctor spoke for a few more minutes during which the doctor wrote Mac a prescription and asked her to call if there were any problems or questions.

On her way back to the studio she started cramping. By the time she was in her office all she wanted to do was turn the light off and sit there. She was also feeling a bit nauseous.

Will was walking through the newsroom and saw Mac's office light turned off. When he walked to her door he saw her sitting there. He pushed open her door. He could tell she wasn't feeling well and came around her desk to check on her. He knelt down and placed his hand on her knee. "Mac," he said quietly.

She was aware of his presence since he came in her office. "Hi," she said, opening her eyes.

"Are you okay?"

"I will be."

"What's wrong?"

"Cramping and nausea."

"Is this normal after the IUD removal?"

She nodded. "I have a prescription to fill," she said touching the paper sitting on her desk.

"I'll go get it for you. Do you want some ginger ale and crackers?"

"I'd love a ginger ale, please."

He knew she was in pain. "Do you want to go home?"

She looked up quickly. "I am fully capable…" she started and he took both of her hands in his.

"I know you are. But you also are in pain. I am going to get your prescription so you'll feel better, but if you lay down you might feel better, sooner. It's not even four yet. You could go lay down for a couple of hours and be back for the final rundown."

"I've got too much to do. You are making perfect sense but I've got a meeting with Charlie."

"Okay. I'm going to go get your prescription. Find your insurance card while I run get you a ginger ale."

He squeezed her knee as he got up and kissed her temple. "Right back."

She pulled out her wallet and found her insurance card, placing it on top of her prescription. He brought her a cup of ice and a can of ginger ale. He popped the top of the can and poured some for her. "Drink some of this, it will help," he said handing her the cup

"Thanks," she said. She could tell he was anxious. "I'll be fine, Billy."

He was leaning against her desk watching her. "I don't like seeing you in pain, Mac. Especially when I can't do anything about it or fix it for you."

"You're going to get my prescription and that will help."

"Do you need anything else from the drug store?"

"No thanks."

"Okay, I'm going to run get this filled," he said, kissing her again before leaving her office.

Will and Lonny walked to the corner drugstore and waited for Mac's prescription to be filled. While they were waiting Will was exploring the candy aisle. He came across a Cadbury Flake bar that he knew would make Mac smile.

When he returned to the office Mac was gathering her notebooks for her meeting with Charlie. She had a bit more color in her cheeks.

"Here, have a couple of crackers before you take this so it won't make you sick," Will said walking into her office.

"Thanks. What's in the bag?"

"Look what I found," he teased as he pulled out the candy bar. Her reaction was exactly what he was looking for, pure excitement.

"You're the best," she said hugging him. "Have you ever had this in ice cream?"

He looked skeptical. "I swear it's great. When we go to London, we'll get you a 99."

"It's a date," he said. "Take your meds and I'll see you at the rundown, unless you need anything. If you need anything call, please."

"I will. Thank you," she said and kissed his cheek.

The rest of their day passed normally. After the show Will and Mac made their way home. Mac went immediately to the shower. When she emerged she was in sweats and a long sleeve t-shirt of his with the sleeves pushed up on her arms. He was sitting on the couch and she curled up next to him. He took her in his arms and pulled her onto his lap, holding her close.

"How are you feeling?"

She shrugged her shoulder and burrowed closer to him, laying her head on his shoulder. "Can I do anything?"

"This is perfect."

"I feel helpless, Mac."

"I know you do but I swear there isn't anything you can do right now other than hold me."

"Did you talk to the doctor about getting pregnant?"

"Yes. She said that we could start trying but that she would suggest letting my body get back to a regular cycle. I want to talk to Jane."

"So, condoms until you're ready?"

"Yes."

"Why don't we go to lay down, it will be more comfortable?"

She got off his lap and held her hand out to him, which he took and let her lead them into the bedroom.

"I'm going to change, I'll be right back," he said. While he was in the bathroom he noticed the tampons on the counter. When he returned she was curled up under the covers. He slipped into bed and curled himself around her. "Are you bleeding from the removal?"

She nodded. "Can I do anything?"

She turned in his arms, pushing him to his back and laid her head on his chest and put one leg between his. "This is perfect," she said.

Mac quickly fell asleep. Will watched her until he was positive that she was asleep and only then did he close his eyes.

Mac was already out of bed when he woke the next morning. He could hear the shower running. He got out of bed, pulled off his boxers and walked into the bathroom. She was standing underneath the spray letting it run over her and enjoying the warm water.

He opened the shower door, slipped inside and closed it again. He kissed her cheek. "Good morning. How are you feeling?"

She turned and kissed him on the mouth. "Good morning. Better than yesterday. No cramping but still bleeding, although not as heavily as yesterday."

"Good. Did you sleep okay?"

"You were very comfortable, thanks," she said hugging him.

"Any time."

"I've got to meet Sloan for a breakfast meeting. Did you want to join us?"

"No, thanks. I need to go run on the treadmill."

"Don't run very far today. Do more walking than running, okay?"

"Thanks."

"I'll see you later," she said and kissed him and was out of the shower.