A/N: A reviewer pointed out to me that I started this story a year ago tomorrow. Thanks Anna! Wow! I definitely didn't expect it to take that long to tell this little tale, but real life has a way of interrupting your best laid plans. I believe an anniversary deserves a bonus chapter, and am posting it now in case I don't get a chance tomorrow. I also think I have kept Harm in the hospital long enough, so we should get him out of there!

While Harm is in his room, hopefully convincing the doctor to release him, Mac stops by the nurses' station to figure out where she can grab some dental accessories. Not that she minded Harm giving her a quick peck on the lips, but if he happens to give her a more thorough kiss, she would prefer not to have morning breath! A shower would be nice also, but that will have to wait until she takes him home. Ooh, a shower with Harm! Down Marine! Thankfully, she was able to get both toothpaste and a toothbrush, so she won't have to use her finger to clean her teeth.

After stepping out of the bathroom feeling more like herself, she places a call to JAG Ops to apprise the Admiral of Harm's status. Tiner informed her that the Admiral was still in a meeting with the SecNav, but that he would pass on her message to call upon his return. She also leaves a voicemail for Harriet, letting her know that Harm is doing well this morning. Lord knows that Harriet was probably beside herself all night worrying, unless of course she was up all night on Instant Messenger with her husband. Mac really wishes that Bud was still stateside right now. And although the last thing she wants is to further Singer's career, she really wishes the Admiral had sent her off to carrier duty instead. The office would be a lot more pleasant without that annoying twit underfoot. Also, as goofy as Bud can be at times, he is also a rock to lean on when Harm isn't available. Of course, the Admiral is too, but it's easier to lean on a friend than your Commanding Officer.

Checking her internal clock, she realizes that she still has more than twenty minutes before she can venture back to Harm's room. Her stomach grumbles, reminding her that she hasn't eaten anything in quite a while. Hospital food is definitely not a delicacy, but it is better than nothing. With that in mind she gets into the elevator to head towards the cafeteria.

She steps out of the elevator, and accidently nudges someone with her shoulder. When she turns around to apologize to the person, she finds Jada standing there with her arms crossed over her chest. Mac smiles, "Oh Jada, I'm so sorry."

Jada smiles, "I know you are, a sorry excuse for a Marine that is, now apologize."

Mac shakes her head, laughing at her new found soul sister. She replies, "Well, I would, but apologizing is a sign of weakness. How about I buy you a terrible cup of coffee instead? That is, if you are free?"

Jada smiles, "I was just getting off shift, and was going to head upstairs and check on you and your man before I headed home."

Mac answers, "Captain Livingston is in with him right now, and politely asked me to 'get out' for a little while so that could see if Harm was ready to be released. I still have another fifteen minutes before I can go back up there."

Jada tells her, "I'm glad to hear that he is doing well. In that case, let's head back over to our lounge from earlier this morning. I've got donuts, and some of that great brew that you like." She adds with a wink, "We can have a quick bite and chat about how last night went."

Mac blushes immediately as she links her arm with Jada's to head towards the lounge, "Who said anything happened last night?"

Jada takes one look at her and replies, "Uh huh. Your cheeks say it all, honey. You slept with him, didn't you?"

Mac looks at her, aghast, "Of course not! I was doing everything I could to keep him as calm as possible. I wouldn't do anything to make all those monitors go off again. He scared the shit out of me!"

Jada pushes open the door to the lounge, and teases, "I simply meant that you curled up in the bed with him. I didn't mean to insinuate that there was any hanky panky going on. However, once he is given the all clear by his doctor, I fully expect you to do a little more than just snuggle with the man! Break out that outfit that you were telling me about earlier."

Mac pours herself a cup of coffee, and inhales deeply before taking her first sip. She also grabs a raspberry jelly filled donut. Not too many people know it, but fresh donuts are one of her vices. Harm surprises her with one every once in a while, when he is in a generous mood, or he is groveling for some infraction. She is not yet awake enough to deal with Jada's enthusiasm. Mac makes a mental note to never introduce Jada to Harriet. The two of them playing matchmaker together just might make Mac have to kill someone.

She smiles as she replies to Jada, "Baby steps. I'm not saying I won't do that at some point, but he needs to get released first, and then ensure that his health is up to par for that type of activity. Besides, I would kind of like to go out on a few dates with him before I pounce him in bed. Not that the thought isn't there. Lord knows I have dreamt of making love to the man more times than I can count. But I want this to last, not explode. If we sleep together before we have had a chance to discuss our miscommunications, it might just blow up in our faces. Then I will not only have lost the man that I love, but I will have lost my best friend too. That is not an outcome I am willing to risk."

Jada pats her hand, as she tells her, "I understand. When you are ready for a romantic weekend away from everything, let me know. I have a great little cottage on the Eastern Shore that you can use."

Mac smiles widely at the idea of a secluded spot on the beach with just her and Harm, ALONE. No cell phones, no meddling co-workers, no last minute TDYs for investigations, it would be heaven! She giggles at the thought of optional clothing too! Her internal clock reminds her that her time she had to be absent is almost up. She invites, "The Captain should be done examining Harm now. Do you want to come up with me and say 'hi'? Hopefully everything went well, and I can take him home."

Jada quirks her eyebrow, and gives Mac a teasing glare.

Mac lightly smacks her in the arm, "You know what I mean!"

Jada snickers, "Yeah I do. Let's not keep your sailor waiting any longer. I'm sure he is missing his partner."