"You know Daddy is going to be slightly mad when he gets home." Mac told Abi as she fed her. "I didn't exactly tell him the whole truth about how I was going today. You see Mommy had to go out to a big ship called the USS Caron and I told Daddy it was at Norfolk which it really is it just happens that it was more out to sea than Daddy thought and we had to take a helicopter COD out to it, which is what Uncle Jason told Daddy by pure chance. But you really care about this do you?" Abi smiled at her. "I didn't think so. Look at you all dirty. I think you need a bath young lady." Abi cooed. "Water baby."

Rubber ducky.... Mac paused singing not remembering the rest of the line. You make bath time lots of fun. Rubber Ducky I'm awfully fond of you.

"Rubber Ducky?" Harm questioned from the doorway.

"Sesame Street is a great show, got to love Bert and Ernie."

"And don't forget Rubber Ducky." Harm added.

"So how mad are you?" Mac asked as she took Abi out the bath and wrapped her in a towel.

"Probably not as mad as I was. Why didn't you tell me about the COD?"

"Because I didn't want you to worry. We took a COD because it was quicker, already arranged and I didn't get as seasick as I probably would have if we'd had to take a zodiac out there. I told the pilot of the COD I was pregnant, I called my OB and cleared it with her. I can't go on COD's much after four months because of the bump on landing and take off but for now the baby is pretty much protected in there and I can't go on normal scheduled flights after six months. I did everything I was supposed to do."

"You still should have told me."

"You presumed it was docked in Norfolk." Mac retorted.

"You didn't correct that assumption." Harm reminded her.

"No, I didn't. I have to get her dressed before she gets cold."

"So you're stopping the debate?"

"No I'm just moving locations." Mac walked past him.

"Mac we're going to have to make a deal." Harm followed her into Abi's room.

"What kind of a deal?"

"The truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth kind of a deal."

"You know that kind of deal can get you into trouble." Mac advised him.

"In relation to your health, the baby and anything that will or could potentially endanger both of you."

"This deal included all your trips and quals and various escapades that could endanger your life?" Mac countered.

"Mac..." Harm said.

"Harm, I get it. From now on you come in the need to know category of my travel plans. But Harm, you can't smoother me."

"Mac, I'm only saying this because I love you and that means I get to worry about you."

"I love you too." Mac swiped a tear away. "Damn hormones."

"Watch your language Ninja-girl."

"I never got why people have a problem with people saying hell and damn. I mean the Bible talks about hell and damnation."

"I don't know either. She eaten?" He asked as Abi gurgled.

"Yeah and made a mess, that's why she was having her bath early."

"You eaten?" Harm asked.

"I had a sandwich on the Caron for lunch."

"I'll go and make dinner. You want anything specific?"

"Fish of some sort." Mac replied without having to think about it."

"I'll see what I can do."

"And we'll play peek-a-boo won't we sweetheart."

"Fish pie." Mac said recognising the smell as she walked into the kitchen.

"Well you need carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up." Harm pointed out.

"Are you going to be overly protective the whole time I'm pregnant?"

"Yes." Harm replied instantly.

"Just so I know." Mac smiled and leant against the counter.

"Here have some milk." Harm gave her a glass. "It's good for you."

"So I heard. Nice healthy strong bones and teeth."

"Good for the baby too."

"Is that so?" Mac said as if she learnt something she didn't know before. "Sounds like you have some research on this topic."

"I have some experience." Harm said going along with her.

"So how did you find being pregnant Mr Rabb?" Mac asked.

"It was pretty much plain sailing. Didn't feel a thing."

"Really? No backache or swollen ankles or constant need to pee?"

"No." Harm replied wrapping his arms around her."

"Lucky you. I'll see if I can channel you some sympathy pains this time."

"Works for me, just don't channel me when I'm in court, sympathy kicks in the kidneys might be a distraction."

"Try having it happen when you're the judge."

"Dinner will be ready soon." Harm said.

"Give me a kiss and I'll drink my milk like a good Marine."

"I think that can be arranged."

TBC