"Welcome back Harmon." Grams pulled him into a hug.

"It's good to see you too Grams."

"I take it you work it out?"

"I need to remember to call." Harm said.

"Of course you do." Abi let out a wail.

"Harm go bond. Grams is going to finish telling me the cookie recipe." Mac patted him on the arm.

"The Rabb family cookie recipe you won't tell me?" Harm questioned.

"Yes. Harmon, you know it is only passed down the female side of the family. I taught your mother, since she isn't here I'll teach Sarah and then she can pass it on to Abigail when she is old enough."

"I'll get you to tell me later." He whispered to Mac.

"No chance flyboy. It gets passed on to Abi then it goes with me to my grave."

"I'm sure I'll get it out of you." He gave a gentle kiss.

"I don't think so, I had hostage training."

"I have my ways."

"You also have a daughter is crying. She probably needs to be changed; she had her bottle just before you arrived."

"I'm going but I'll get that recipe one day."

"Don't worry Grams I won't tell him." Mac reassured her.

"He'll find out eventually, but try to keep the secret ingredient a secret as long as possible."

"I'll do my best."

~

"Cute isn't in." Grams said as she stood next to Mac who was watching Harm and Abi interact.

"Umm." Mac smiled. "Life would be nice and simple, if we didn't have to do our jobs, but it's part of who we are I guess. I'm going to have to adjust."

"It takes a while even if your military I suppose. But you do get used to it, you may hate it but you do adjust and learn to live with it. It also makes you realise that every moment is precious and to make the most of it."

"True." Mac yawned. "Sorry, I've been restless the past few nights."

"Go take a nap." Grams suggested.

"I may just do that. Then I'll help you with dinner."

"Harmon can help with dinner, we'll wake you when it's ready."

"Thanks Grams." Mac gave her a kiss on the cheek. "How are we doing in here?" Mac entered the room and leant over the back of the couch.

"We're doing just fine aren't we Abi? You feel like coming to join us?"

"Actually if you're okay with her I'm going to take a nap."

"Everything okay?" Harm asked concerned.

"Abi's been a bit grizzly and every time I actually get to sleep I keep seeing that scene from Saving Private Ryan where they come to tell Mrs Ryan that three of her sons are dead." Harm put his hand on hers which was resting on shoulder.

"Do you want me to come with you?" He offered.

"No, stay with Abi. If she does go back to sleep you can do me a favour?"

"Anything you want."

"There are circuit and socket testers in my purse, check the place out. I'll feel better about leaving tomorrow if I know the place is safe."

"I should be able to manage that."

"Thank you." Mac leant over and gave him a kiss. "Be good for Daddy honey."

"Sleep well."

~

When Harm went to wake Mac for dinner he stood watching her sleep for a few minutes. The gentle light drifting in from the window shone gently on her face. He moved slowly to the bed and gently sat on the edge before leaning over to kiss her awake. Mac wrapped her arms around him and rolled him over so he was pinned to the bed before breaking the kiss.

"I knew there was a reason I married a Marine."

"I'm sure you'd get the same reaction from Gunny." Mac teased.

"That was an image I didn't need."

"Sorry squid." She gave him another kiss by means of an apology. "I take it you woke me because dinner is ready."

"Yes."

"So why are we still here I'm hungry?"

"You're the one who has me pinned to the bed." Harm reminded her.

"Good point."

"Not that I mind." He quickly added.

"First we eat, and then we can play." Mac offered as a compromise.

"I think we have a deal your honour."

"Good. Food." Mac stood up and pulled on a pair of sweatpants and a t- shirt.

"Is that mine?" Harm asked noting it said US Navy.

"I like to think of it more as common property. Come on Grams will be wondering where are."

TBC

A/N: Sorry about the delay I was just taking a day or two to figure out what was going to happen next. Inspiration has struck again so they chapters should be back to at least one a day.