"Good morning Colonel." AJ said as he saw her walking up to the entrance of JAG.

"Good morning Admiral."

"Is everything okay Mac?"

"It will be. It's just the first time I've left Abi with anyone who wasn't family for more than a few minutes."

"She'll be fine Mac." AJ said reassuringly.

"Logically I know that sir. I'll be fine. By the way I hope you don't mind but they had to have a list of people pre-approved to pick Abi up in case of emergencies, I put your name on the list along with Harriet and Jen."

"It's fine Mac. By the way I take it there was nothing wrong with Harm."

"No, he has a concussion; the corps men are keeping an eye on him."

"How did he get a concussion?" He asked as they rode up in the elevator.

"It turns out that Tomcat's are harder than his head."

"Did you get to talk to him?" AJ inquired.

"Yes, he'd asked Captain Johnson not to call me so I may have yelled at him."

"Next time I send him anywhere I'll get you a number, just in case you have another of these psychic moments."

"Sorry I woke you up sir."

"It's fine Mac. Did he say how much longer the investigation would take?"

"Depending on charges he hopes to be back by the end of the week. I'm sure he'll let you know sir."

"Have a good day Colonel."

"You too sir." Mac headed to her office, Jen was sat at her desk. "Morning Jen. You want to come in."

"Yes ma'am."

"So how are you feeling?" Mac asked.

"Better ma'am. The bruise on my face is fading and my ribs hurt less. But I could strangle Jason."

"Oh really why?" Mac asked.

"He kept me in bed all weekend."

"Oh really?" Mac raised her eyebrows.

"Not like that ma'am. Keep insisting on bring me soup and fluffing my pillows. I ended up sneaking the phone with me when I went to the bathroom and called Gunny and got him to come round and take Jason out for a few hours so I could have some piece."

"I have a great story for you too. After you left I had to send Harm out to the Eisenhower to investigate a mishap with a Tomcat. He then tripped on a dropped screw and bashed his head on the plane and ended up with a concussion."

"That must have been a bad call to take ma'am."

"He didn't call me. He asked the Captain not to as well. I had this feeling was something was wrong. I had to wake up the Admiral to get a number for the Eisenhower."

"What is it with men these days ma'am?" Jen asked.

"The same thing that's always been wrong with them. The inbuilt need to protect their women. Jason thinks you need taking care of and Harm thinks if I don't know about it it won't hurt me."

"Yes ma'am."

"What do we have on the schedule today?"

"Just an Article 32 hearing at 1000 for now but that could change."

"Ma'am." A voice said from the door. "I brought you both a drink."

"Come in Tiner." Mac encouraged. He entered and put the cups on the desk. "So you're going to be our tea boy for the few weeks?"

"Er... yes ma'am." He said hesitantly.

"I was just joking Jason."

"Ma'am, can we have a minute?" Jen asked.

"Of course." Mac left the office and closed the door behind her.

"Jason, I'm fine honestly. I need you to stop hovering, I have a job to do and so do you."

"Jen, you have a broken hand and bruised ribs you need to take things easy."

"I know that. I love you but right now I'm feeling so suffocated that I keep thinking I should walk into the Admiral's office and request TAD duty until I'm one hundred percent."

"Jen, I'm sorry. It's just ..."

"You want to protect me. I know and that's really sweet but I can take care of myself. Why don't you carefully give me a hug, go back to work. I'll call if I need anything and tonight we can rent a movie and order takeout."

"Okay." He gave her a gentle hug and a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you later."

"Have a good day."

"Everything okay?" Mac asked as she came back in.

"It's fine ma'am. I'll be at my desk if you need anything."

"Okay."

TBC