A/N - I would like to say "Thank You" to All the JAG fans that have taken time to leave a kind review-and thank you to my fabulous beta Holli, you are simply the best ever.

Monday Morning

Harm's Apartment

North of Union Station

Harm had awoken earlier than normal. He made his way down to his kitchen one last time, looking around he thought back to the past weekend. He loved having Mac with him, waking up to her, and falling asleep next to her. He knew today was going to be hard on both of them. He was leaving and Mac would be staying behind, at least for now, with his thoughts still on his Marine, he continued to make breakfast for the both of them.

Once he was done, he placed everything on a tray, and made his way up to his bedroom one last time. Setting the tray on the nightstand, he leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead. She opened her eyes, looking up into his.

"Breakfast is served."

"You're to good to me." Harm flashed his Flyboy grin at her. "I'm going to miss your smile."

"You'll see it soon, remember what we talked about."

"I know; I just, what if The Admiral won't let me go?"

"Then you can come up for the weekend, one way or the other we will see each other before I leave for the Henry."

"You sound so sure?"

"I'm very sure, fate brought us together, and fate will keep us together. I believe that."

Looking deep into Harm's eyes she knew that he was speaking from the heart. She looked down at the breakfast he brought. "Well this looks amazing and I'm hungry."

Harm knew exactly what she was doing, so he let it drop for now. He reached for the tray, placing it on her lap. She smiled as she started eating away. Harm stood and excused himself. Mac watched as he started moving his bags down to the living area, feeling her heart breaking, knowing that they just had a couple of hours left together. She tried to finish her breakfast, she needed to get her mind together .

"What time did you say your flight leaves?"

"0945am"

"I can call JAG and let them know I'm running late." He knew what she was up to.

"Sweetheart; I can take a cab."

"Well, maybe I want to take you."

Walking back over to her, he took her hands in his. "I know you want to take me, call me a hopeless romantic, but I want to remember you here; at least until you can get to Pensacola. Harm continued, "Plus you showing up late, and asking for leave all in the same day probably wouldn't look good."

"Fine; you do make an excellent point counselor."

Shaking his finger.. "As of today, I'm no longer a JAG lawyer, I'm just a simple aviator."

"Nothing simple about you." Noting the time, Mac knew she needed to get dressed. She sighed to herself as she pushed the tray aside and got up. She made her way over to the closet, and pulled out her uniform. Harm remained seated on the bed watching her.

"Need some help there?"

Deciding to play along, she walked over to him. "Well I just can't seem to get my blouse to button right, I think I might be in need of your hands."

"I'm always willing to be of service." Standing he made his way across the room to her. Starting at the bottom and making his way upward he carefully buttoned each button on her blouse. Once he reached the top he stood back and looked her over. "Nice and fit Marine."

Smiling she looked down at the ground, trying to hide her tears. He placed his hand under her chin, lifting her head up. "I'll see sooner than you realize.."

"I hope so."

"I know so." Taking her by the hand, they walked over to the door and then he proceeded to hand her her briefcase, cover, and purse. They embraced once more, resting their foreheads together before pulling away and telling each other how much they loved one another. Mac walked out leaving Harm standing in the doorway watching her. He waited till the elevator door close and then he called for his cab to take him to the airport. It would only be a matter of time now before he reached his duty post in Pensacola and then shortly after that he would be deployed to The Patrick Henry.

JAG Headquarters

Falls Church Va

Cursing her perfect since of time, Mac knew she was really running late. She forgot once again that JAG was further from Harms place than hers. She ran to catch the elevator. "Hold the door please... Oh thank yo..." She stopped when she saw Lt Com Brumby.

"No worries Luv, I got it."

She forced a smile and just nodded back to him.

"So how was your weekend Major?"

"Very nice. And yours?"

"Lonely; I'm not used to spending my weekends all alone."

"Oh I see."

"Yep; back in Oz I'd spend it with my mates. On the beach, or cooking on the barbie."

"Cooking on the barbie?"

"Uh; you yanks call it a barbecue grill. I gotta remember that." Nodding and smiling Mac looked up to see what floor they where at, breathing a sigh of relief when she saw they reached the 4th floor. The doors opened and she bolted out, and started to head towards her office.

"Major wait up."

Turning back around to face Lt Com Brumby. "Yes, Commander? "

"Why don't you and I catch lunch later."

"I'll have to take a rain check, I need to see what I have on my plate today," not giving him a chance to say more she made a dash to her office. Once there she tossed her stuff on the bookcase and picked up the phone. She called over to Tiner to check if The Admiral was free. Tiner informed her that he could see her now; taking a deep breath she headed over. Once she reached the door, she knocked on it. "Enter" Opening the door she walked in and over to his desk, standing at attention. The Admiral glanced up. "At ease Major, what can I do for you?"

"Sir I have some extra leave on the books, and I would like to take it."

Jumping up from behind his desk. "You think now is the best time to be asking for time off? Lt Commander Rabb just left here on Friday and now you?" Realization then hit him, "He finally got his head out of six didn't he Major?"

"Permission to speak freely Sir?"

"Go ahead."

"Yes Sir, he did, he's asked me to come to Pensacola for the week Sir."

"Well I can't stop you both from seeing each other. However, I can't grant you the time off either, but, I can send you TAD for the next 2 weeks to the JAG office in Pensacola. I'll inform the CO there that you are coming to check on personnel and the workings of the office on my behalf as my Chief Of Staff ."

"Thank you Sir."

"I'll expect a full report once you return."

"Understood Sir. Sir any message for..."

"No Major.. Dismissed."

Mac turned around taking a deep breath, knowing in just a few short hours she'd be seeing Harm again.