A/N: I had to change the signs of Harm's thoughts, but Mattie's and Mac's are still the same.  I also wanted to thank all of you that have reviewed and read my writing.  Your comments have been encouraging and very helpful.

THE PERFECT DATE?

0744 ZULU

HARM'S APARTMENT

NORTH OF UNION STATION

Harm had been awake since five in the morning wondering what his second date with Mac was going to be.  ~It's sort of like the first date though, because last night wasn't a date.  Whatever it is, it has to be perfect.~  Since he was so restless, he decided to call Mac and see how she was doing.  He rolled over in bed and dialed her number. 

(Ring, Ring)

~Where is she?  God please let her just be sleeping in late.  A Marine sleeping in late?  Yeah right Rabb…~   "Hello?"  Mac had been in the shower with her stereo on so it had been kind of hard for her to hear the phone ring. 

"Mac?  Are you alright?"

 "Yeah Harm I'm fine.  I was just in the shower."  #I wonder if anything is wrong?  Why's he calling me so early?#

"Oh, okay…"   ~ That's a relief.  I know if Webb ever tried to do anything to her…~

"Did you think something had happened to me or something?"  # I'm sure he did.  But it's just another one of those Harm complexes of his. #

"I was beginning to wonder."

"Don't worry Harm, I'll be fine.  I can handle anything a spook like Webb can dish out."

"Are you forgetting that I was a spook for about five months Colonel?"

#How could I forget?  It was the worst five months in my life. #   "Watch your tone Commander; I'm hearing a challenge coming on."

"I'll save it for later jarhead."

# Since when does he back down from a challenge?  Especially from me? #   "So to what do I owe this pleasure?"

"Honestly, I couldn't sleep so I thought I'd call you to see what you were up to; or if you had heard anything from Webb."

#I should have known.  It is one of his complexes again. #   "Harm, I'm fine okay.  You're going to have to have a little faith in me…"

"You don't think I have faith in you?"  Harm sounded more hurt than accusatory.  Mac knew that she immediately needed to change her tone.

"Harm, I know that you have faith in me, and it's the same for me okay?"

"Yeah, Mac I just…"   ~Where is she going with this?  I thought we were finally going to be on the right track. ~ 

"Harm just listen to me for a minute okay?"

"Sure."

"Like I said before, I know that you have faith in me, and I have faith in you too, but I'm going to need to deal with Clay by myself."

"If you need anything Sarah, I'll be there for you.  Just ask, I won't think anything less of you."

"I know Harm.  What time are you going to pick me up for our date?  That is what we're calling it right?"

"Yeah, actually do you think you could be ready in about three or four hours?"

"Yeah, we're going on a date before twelve?" 

"Well sort of.  Pack something really nice to wear, but dress casual.  Got it?"

"Um…yeah.  Harm what are you up to?"

~I wonder what she would say if I told her what I was really up to?  She'll just have to wait and see. ~   "You'll see.  I'll see ya in a little bit Sarah."

"Okay.  Bye, Harm." #Flyboys, I wonder what he's up to?  I need to call Webb though. #

What is Harm up to?  And exactly what does Mac have to say to Webb?  Stay tuned to find out and review please.  They're greatly appreciated.  It's nice to get some input.  If anyone has any suggestions as to where the story should go, I'm certainly open to them.  Thanks everybody!