COPING WITH IT

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NORFOLK – a week later

"Looks like you are getting out of here." Perkins advised Harm.

"Not soon enough." Harm replied.

"You aren't being released back to duty." Perkins said.

"I know, one week of bed rest followed by a follow up before I can go back to work." Harm replied.

"You're a very lucky man." Perkins said.

"Thanks." Harm smiled. "How am I getting back to Washington?"

"Medivac chopper," Perkins replied.

"Will Colonel MacKenzie be here?" Harm asked. 

"No, but I am sure she will meet you at Quantico." Perkins stated.

Harm was transported back to Quantico and Mac was there to pick him up and bring him "home".

MAC'S APARTMENT

"It's good to be home." Harm smiled.

"I'm sure it is," Mac stated. "You need to get some rest."

"I feel fine," Harm advised.

"Harm, you have been through a lot, you really need to get some rest." Mac said.

"Are you okay?" Harm asked.

"I'm fine." Mac smiled. "Why do you ask?"

"You just seem a bit strange." Harm shrugged.

"I guess I'm just tired." Mac sighed.

"Long day?" Harm asked.

"Extremely long," Mac replied.

"How about I make us some dinner?" Harm offered.

"You should be relaxing." Mac stated.

"Mac, I have been relaxing for a week." Harm said.

"Harm, you had major surgery, I can't believe they already released you." Mac said.

"I heal quickly." Harm smiled.

"If it's all the same to you, I think I am going to turn in." Mac said, walking towards the guest room.

"Where are you going?" Harm asked. "The master bedroom is that way."

"I thought it would be best if I stayed in the guest room for now." Mac countered.

"Are you sure everything is okay?" Harm asked.

"Just fine," Mac said and went into the bedroom.

Harm went to the master bedroom and shut the door.  What is going on? Harm thought as he got into bed.

THE NEXT DAY

Mac made Harm breakfast and left for work.  She hoped that by the time she returned Harm's proper memories would be back.  The day at JAG was usual.  Harm's cases were spread among Mac, Sturgis and Bud.  Mac stopped at Harm's to get his mail before she went home.  Harm spent an uneventful day at Mac's.  He was bored and restless.  He watched some news, checked out the closets and drawers. When Mac got home he was sitting on the couch.

"How was your day?" Harm asked.

"Good, how are you feeling?" Mac asked.

"Better," Harm said getting up and embracing her. "You know I was very lonely last night. Couldn't you just stay with me until I fall asleep?"

"Oh, we'll see." Mac said walking to the kitchen. "Are you hungry?"

"Sure, what's on the menu?" Harm asked.

"Something light, soup and salad." Mac replied.

"Isn't that too healthy for you?" Harm teased.

"I'm having a steak." Mac laughed.

"Hey Mac, I was wondering, where are our wedding pictures?" Harm asked.

"What?" Mac asked.

"Our wedding pictures," Harm repeated.

"Oh, umm." Mac stalled, "At the photographers, we never did choose our album."

"Really, well maybe I can take care of that this week." Harm offered.

"It's really something we should do together, don't you think." Mac said quickly.

"Suit yourself." Harm called back, with a smile.

"Mac, the mail came today, how come nothing is here for me?" Harm asked.

"There's mail for you." Mac said handing him envelopes.

"This all has my loft address. That's weird." Harm said.

"Why? You still have the loft." Mac replied, thinking quickly. "We sublet, for extra income."

"Oh ok," Harm said, confused.

"Everything okay?" Mac replied bringing in a tray.

"Mac, I'm feeling a bit tired. Maybe I should go to bed." Harm said. "Care to join me?"

"I have some work to do, you go ahead. I'll be in to check on you." Mac said.

"Ok," Harm replied, as he leaned over and kissed her. "Good night, love you."

"Love you too." Mac mumbled.

Harm went to bed, he wasn't sure why but he was feeling a bit uneasy.