…Till Death Does Us Part Chapter II – Part 14/26

Disclaimer - See part one for all important information

Mac turned around and looked at the owner of the voice.  She chuckled at his surprise.  "Hi, Sturgis."

"Mac?" 

"It's me," Mac said with a nervous sigh.

Sturgis stepped further into the office and got a closer look at Mac.  She smoothed her hands over her belly. 

"Seven months," She told him before he asked.  She had a feeling of his next question.  "And if you ask how, I'm going to call your father and have him explain it to you."

Sturgis laughed.  "I know how, but….. I guess I'm just surprised."

"How do you think I felt when I found out?"  Mac joked.

"You look good." 

"Thanks, Sturgis.  You're looking pretty good yourself."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I would say you're not under the same stress you were before."

Sturgis felt his cheeks give a mild blush.  "Well, I've been seeing someone."

"It's about time. Who is she?"  Mac asked with a smile.

"She's a jazz singer."  Sturgis started but was interrupted.

"Sturgis, just grab those two boxes and we'll be…"  Harm said as he walked into the office.  However, his words stopped as he saw a pregnant Mac standing there.  "Hi, Mac."

Mac looked at him and felt a million butterflies take off in her stomach as her internal emotions did the same thing.  "Hi, Harm."

Harm looked closely at her and was unable to find his voice as his eyes focused on her stomach.  He then watched as she ran a hand toward one spot and rubbed it softly.  He looked up into her eyes and saw fear in them.

"You okay?"  Sturgis asked Mac.

"Fine.  The kid just likes to kick."  Mac told the two men.  Mac needed to change the conversation; she looked at the two boxes.  "Are those yours?"

"Yeah.  Harriet and Jen helped pack while I was in court today.  Then they unpacked your things," Harm told her.

"Sorry, I'm kicking you out."  Mac apologized.

"No, problem.  I'm getting a nice little office down the hall."

Mac looked at Sturgis.  "You're old office."

"The Admiral won't let me move back in there," Sturgis dejectedly stated.

"Well, Buddy if he did, I would help you move."  Harm grinned.

"Thanks."  Sturgis laughed.

Mac looked through the window as Meredith walked towards them with AJ behind her.  "Well, I need to get going.  The Admiral, Meredith, and I are going out for dinner.  I guess I'll see you two on Monday."

"Can't wait for it, Mac."  Sturgis smiled glad to have her back in the office.

"Me too," Harm agreed.

Mac forced a smile on her face as she wondered what Harm was thinking.  "Good night."  

She moved towards the door and Sturgis and Harm stepped out of her way. Just as she was passing Harm she stumbled slightly and he caught her arm.   They stared at each other for a few seconds trying to read the other, but all they got was confusion.  Mac muttered a quick "thanks," then continued to walk out of the office.  She joined the couple in the bullpen and they left the office.

Sturgis turned to Harm who looked like he was lost.  "You okay, Harm?"

"Fine," Harm coldly stated.

Sturgis knew something was wrong.  "After we set up your office, you owe me a beer."

"Yeah, I could use a good drink," Harm said as Sturgis picked up one of the boxes and handed it to him.

End Part 14