The next six weeks was hectic Jen and Mac both ended up testifying at both courts martial, for which both officers got a significant amount of brig time. Then on top of that Mac had presided over another relatively high profile case. When they had finally got a chance to breathe, Mac and Jen sat down over coffee on Mac's couch to chat.

"So how are the wedding plans coming?" Mac asked.

"Grams has been great. The minister and food is all arranged, invitations were all sent out. Everyone is coming apart from my family."

"They're not coming?" Mac questioned.

"I didn't expect them too. But it does leave me with two major problems."

"Which are?" Mac prompted.

"One, I still need to buy a dress."

"That's easily taken care off. Harriet and I will take you shopping at the weekend. And two?"

"I still need someone to give me away." Jen replied.

"Do you have a family friend who could do it?" Mac asked.

"Actually I wondering what you think he would say if I asked Commander Rabb." Jen threw out the idea.

"I think he'd be honoured." Mac smiled. "If not there's always the SecNav." Both women chuckled.

"Will all due respect ma'am if the Commander says no, I think I'll try AJ Roberts."

"That would be so sweet. But Harm won't say no."

"Then I guess that's everything taken care of ma'am." Jen smiled.

"Very organised and efficient. Speaking of organised what's on the schedule for the rest of the week?" Mac inquired.

"For the rest of the day and tomorrow morning, it's catching up on the paperwork we haven't had time for. You have tomorrow afternoon off."

"For Abi's six month check up." Mac filled in more details.

"It's hard to believe she's six months old already." Jen commented.

"I know. What's even stranger is I've been married a year and week and a day after your wedding."

"Time seems to have gone so quickly ma'am."

"Tell me about it."

"Then for the rest of the week there is nothing on the schedule." Jen continued.

"So basically whatever comes up next?" Mac stated.

"Yes ma'am."

After Abi's appointment with the Paediatrician Mac had an appointment with her doctor. She and Harm had discussed it and come the conclusion that Mac getting the contraceptive shot, which they gave to women going in combat which lasted three months would be a practical solution.

"So what can I do for you Colonel?" The doctor asked.

"I was wondering about getting the contractive shot. Running around after a six month old and with my job remembering to take the pill everyday can be a bit impractical."

"So you and Commander Rabb have discussed this? More children and the such."

"Yes. We want to wait a couple of years."

"Nice to find someone who decided to exercise and element of family planning these days. I'll need to check your blood pressure and run a quick blood test."

"Okay." Mac agreed.

"Why don't we take Abi and leave her with my receptionist. Lieutenant Henny is good with kids."

"Okay." Mac agreed.

"So?" Mac said when she sat back down with the results.

"Well you're not anaemic and your blood pressure is fine, but I'm afraid I can't give you the shot."

"Why not?" Mac asked.

"Well according to this, it's too late. You're pregnant."

"Excuse me?" Mac said. "I can't be."

"Sorry ma'am, but according to this you're at least a couple of weeks pregnant."

"Let me see that." Mac grabbed the paper to check for herself.

TBC