When Harm walked back into the office after he arrived back, there was the usual flurry of activity. He dropped his cover and seabag in his office and headed over to Tiner's desk knowing the Admiral would want an update.

"Welcome back sir." Tiner said.

"Thank you Tiner. Is he free?" Harm asked.

"He's on the phone with the SecNav. If you'd like I'll let him know you want to see him as soon as he has finished his call."

"Thank you Tiner. I'll be in my office."

"Yes sir." Harm walked back to his office and picked up the mail that was on his desk and started to sort through it.

"You're back." Sturgis said standing in the doorway.

"It would appear that way." Harm replied.

"How did your quals go?" Sturgis asked.

"Good. Perfect landings all the way."

"That's good." Sturgis paused.

"Was there something else Sturgis?" Harm asked.

"Umm. I not quite sure if I should be telling you this but a little advanced warning is always useful in these situations."

"What's going on Sturgis?" Harm asked.

"Maybe leaving Mac alone while she's pregnant to go flying isn't the best idea."

"Why what did she do this time? She didn't redecorate again did she?"

"No. She went shopping."

"I can cope if she maxed out the credit cards. What did she end up with new shoes? Baby furniture?"

"Wrong kind of shopping. Think bigger."

"You're going to have to help me out here."

"She went shopping for a new car."

"What's wrong with the SUV?" Harm questioned.

"Apparently it's not going to be big enough, she wants a minivan."

"Please tell me she didn't go and buy a minivan."

"She didn't buy one yet. But she has it narrowed down to two. She talked to your step-father and promised him she would buy one with both of your input."

"At least that's something I guess." Harm sighed.

"She pretty much scared half the salesmen in the dealerships in the local area. She doesn't take being patronised very well."

"She wouldn't she's a Marine. You went with her?" Harm questioned.

"I happened to drop by with a gift for Abi while she was waiting for Jen to arrive to baby sit. I thought someone better represent your interests and make sure she didn't buy anything."

"Thanks for that at least, you couldn't have talked her out of the idea at all?"

"No. She says you get to keep the corvette and as she's the one who is going to be driving it most of the time what does it matter to you? Besides the fact that you'll need the extra space. She did seem to have a valid argument." Sturgis explained.

"That's what I get for marrying a lawyer I guess."

"No I think that's what you get from marrying Mac. I thought you'd like the heads up, but I need to get back to work."

"Thanks Sturgis." Harm said.

"Commander you're back." Harriet said spotting him.

"That I am Harriet. How are you doing?"

"It turns out I had a delay on getting morning sickness too." Harriet replied.

"I'm sorry." Harm said.

"It's all part and parcel of being pregnant, along with the swollen ankles and the backaches sir."

"I guess that's one way of looking at it. But you'll forgive me if I don't mention that to Mac. She's liable to show me why she's a Marine." Harriet smiled as Harm's phone rang. "Excuse me. Rabb." He answered. "Thanks Tiner I'll be right there." Harm hung up. "Sorry Harriet, I'd love to stay and talk to you but I've got to go and see the Admiral."

"That's okay sir, I have some paperwork to do."

TBC