"Admiral." Harm said as he entered AJ's office.

"Come in Commander."

"Can I get you anything sir?" Tiner asked.

"No. Close the hatch on your way out."

"Aye sir." Tiner closed the door.

"Take a seat Commander." AJ said. "So anything to report?"

"No sir. I couldn't find anything that be the cause of bring charges against the CAG which I've explained to Captain Ingles too."

"There was nothing at all improper about his behaviour?"

"Admiral in my honest opinion he's over compensating because of what happened when he was on the Lincoln, and he's created a barrier that no-one can get by, so he's leaving a decidedly frost trail behind him. But that isn't enough to go on without creating additional problems."

"I see."

"A few of the members of the air group realised I wasn't just there to do my quals, so were informed of my true purpose for being there. Captain Ingles gave me permission to allow them to contact me if they don't feel able to approach him or his XO about any problems they may face with Captain Kale." Harm informed him.

"Well that puts an end to that matter. But keep his file at hand, if Ingles has concerns it will eventually manifest itself."

"Yes sir." Harm replied.

"While you're here is Mac feeling any better?" AJ inquired.

"Sir?" Harm questioned.

"You didn't go home to change before you came in?"

"No I came straight here as soon as my flight landed. I left my uniform at the base cleaners."

"So you haven't spoken to her since you got back?" AJ asked.

"No, I thought she'd still be in court. Sir what's going on?"

"She took the day off. She called in this morning saying she had a headache, was feeling very nauseous and tired and since all she was assigned to do today was paperwork she was going to need to take a sick day."

"Mac's usual very resilient with these things but maybe I should go and ..."

"Commander, I'm sure you have some jet lag. Go home, and come in as usual tomorrow."

"Thank you sir."

"If she needs more time off let me know."

"Aye aye sir."

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Abi was bouncing in her chair entertaining her self with the toys strung across it. Mac was asleep on the couch in her pyjamas cover with a blanket.

"Hey sweetheart." Harm whispered tickling her. Abi cooed.

"I'm up I'm up." Mac said waking up.

"It's okay, you can go back to sleep." Harm crouched down beside her.

"Harm?" Mac mumbled still half asleep.

"Yes, it's me. Why don't you go to bed? I'm home I'll watch Abi."

"Are you really home?" Mac asked.

"I'm really home. Come on let's get you upstairs." Harm said helping her to her feet. Abi was safe for a few minutes by herself.

"I'm so tired." Mac mumbled.

"It's okay." He dropped a kiss on her forehead as he covered her with the duvet. "Sleep."

"Abi teething." Mac muttered.

"I'll take care of it."

"Have you been keeping your Mommy up all night?" He asked as he bounced Abi on his knee. "I know it hurts all those nasty teeth coming through but Mommy needs her sleep too. But Daddy's home he's going to make it all better."

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Mac came downstairs while Harm was attempting to feed Abi a yoghurt.

"So I wasn't dreaming." She said with a half smile.

"Depends on what you thought you were dreaming." He winked at her.

"I dream my sailor came home from sea." Mac walked over and hugged him. "I missed you."

"I missed you too. Feeling better?"

"Not really. I was up most of the night; she got a brand new tooth. Then I got a headache from being overtired and being nauseous didn't help."

"So you called in sick."

"Uh huh. How long have you been back?"

"A few hours. I went to work first, I thought you were in court but the Admiral told me you took the day off. So he gave the rest of the day too."

"Did you get anything on Kale?" Mac inquired.

"Nothing that would stand up in court. Ingles and the guys send their regards and congratulations."

"That's nice of them."

"I also had a little chat with Sturgis...."

TBC