AN: Greetings and Salutations everyone! Here is the long awaited update. I did edit it for content. For those who wanted the NC17 version, let me know. I lost my email with the new computer, so I don't know who wanted it. I apoligize for the long break between updates. I hope to update more often now. Enjoy.

Since Mac had to talk to Kershaw, she decided to take a break that weekend. She decided to go to the spa on Saturday. She also called AJ and planned to have lunch with him on Sunday. He told her Francesca was going shopping and she wouldn't be back till dinner. Mac felt a little uneasy having lunch with AJ. He was her former Commanding Officer, and he isn't exactly known for being touchy feely. They decided to meet in the lobby and then walk to a café'.

Mac spent a relaxing day at the spa. She figured it would be a good way to prepare herself for the conversation she was going to have with Harm that night. She could just imagine being about to talk to him for longer than 5 minutes. She missed him so much. Once her day was done, Mac grabbed some jasmine bubble bath and body wash and headed back to the hotel. She had a night to prepare for after all.

Harm, however was having a difficult time flying. It was an easy mission. He was following a supply plane into Iraq. Once he was finished, he headed back to the ship. He wanted to get a quick shower and some chow before calling Mac. He missed her touch and longed to lose himself in her again. He decided that Mac could probably use the release he desired. He counted the minutes till he could call her. He was so tired from flying all day, but the thought of talking to Mac seemed to revive him. He quickly made his way back to the skipper's quarters. He was told he would have 30 minutes to talk to Mac about the case. He decided that he would actually commit about 5 minutes to that discussion since he had better things on his mind. He secured the door, pick up the phone and had to call placed to Mac's room.

Mac was comfortably soaking in the tub when the phone rang. She made sure it was right next to her when he called.

"You're 1 minute and 40 seconds late, Commander."

"I apologize, Colonel. The communications room was having difficulty setting up the ship-to-shore connection."

"I see. Well I guess I will have to have a discussion with them when I see them again. It's not nice to keep a marine waiting. Especially if it is to talk to the man she loves."

"I can see your point. So the skipper gave me 30 minutes to talk to you about the case. Since I don't want to lie to him and say we discussed the case when we actually didn't, I thought we could talk about it for 5 minutes or so. Deal?"

"I like the way your mind works. Deal."

"So what's going on with the case?"

"Nothing much. Since I need to talk to Kershaw Monday, I decided to relax this weekend."

"Do you think he will help you?"

"I hope so. If not, I know this incredibly handsome sailor who can."

"Really? Anyone I know?"

"I'm sure you two have met before."

"Probably. Is our 5 minutes up?"

"Not really, but I think we can move on."

"Works for me. So are you in the tub?"

Splashing a little, "What do you think?"

"I think you are exactly where I want you."

"Exactly?"

"Well, I would much prefer to be there with you, but this would have to do."

"I know. So, what's on your mind, sailor?"

"You."

"Really? And what am I'm doing to you?"

"It's not what you're doing to me. It's what I'm doing to you."

Mac knew exactly where this conversation was heading, and she, for once, had no problem with that. She never did this before. To tell the truth, she never really wanted to. She never saw the reason for it, but tonight she felt different. It had been so long since she saw Harm, and all she could think about was making love to him. If she couldn't be there with him physically, she could at least have this.

"And what is that."

Harm steeled himself. 'Ok. This is what you wanted. Now just use your imagination.'

"I'll tell you, but I need you to do something first."

"What?"

"I want you to close your eyes and imagine me there with you. Let your hands be my hands. I just want you to feel Sarah."

"I think I can do that."

"Good. Picture me kneeling beside you, reaching over you to grab the body wash and loafer sponge. I apply a little body wash and lather up the loafer. I take it and begin to wash you."

"That feels good."

Mac actually could picture Harm washing her like that. He had done that to her the weekend before he left, but he didn't use a loafer.

As Harm continued to play out his scenario, Mac and Harm couldn't believe how turned on they were. It felt like they were with each other at this very moment. Harm could here Mac's breathing increase and knew she was building. He wanted her to have this release. No...he needed her to have this release. It was time to bring it home. And bring it home he did. When Mac was finished, her side of the line became quiet. Harm was beginning to wonder if she was ok.

"Still with me, marine?"

"To heaven and back, sailor."

"Good."

"Harm...that was..."

"I know, Sarah."

"I don't know how to describe it."

"You don't have to. Hearing you call my name was all I needed. We don't have much time left, Sarah."

Mac's internal clock kicked in and she realized he was right. He spent almost his whole time giving her release. Well he certainly wasn't getting away with that. He deserved one of his own after that.

"Harm, I have 20 minutes and 18 seconds to take care of you."

"It's ok, Sarah. I really don't mind."

"But I do. Now close your eyes and left me work my magic."

"Aye, aye, ma'am."

Harm settled back into the chair and waited for Mac to begin. Mac took him on a wonderful journey of love. When he was finished, a soft sigh escaped from his mouth.

"Harm? You still with me, sailor?"

"Alive and well, ma'am."

"Good."

"My goodness, Sarah. I can't begin to explain how I feel right now."

"You don't have to, Harm. I think I have an idea."

"Yeah. I guess you do."

"Well, we have 1 minute and 16 seconds before you go. I love you, Harm. Thank you for tonight. Sleep well and take care of yourself. I'll see you in two weeks hopefully."

"I love you, Sarah. Pleasant dreams. I will try my best to be careful, and you be careful, too. I will see you soon."

"Bye, Harm."

"Bye, Sarah."

With that, Harm was gone. Mac sunk down in the tub and began to relive the night's events. Her release was so intense. She can only imagine what it's going to feel like when her and Harm and reunited. She decided to soak for a while longer before falling into bed with very pleasant dreams awaiting her.

Harm quickly cleaned himself off and put the washcloth into his pocket. He didn't want people wondering why he just left the skipper's office with a towel. He exited the office, and ran into the skipper.

"Everything go ok, Rabb?"

"Yes, sir. She and I came up with a few ideas."

"Good to hear. Now go clean yourself up and hit the rack. You have a flight in the morning."

"Aye, aye, sir."

Harm started to walk off when it hit him. He told him to clean up. Why would he tell him that? He couldn't know what he was doing? Could he? Well those were questions he wasn't going to ask.

The skipper indeed knew something was going on in that room. Harm's cheeks were flushed and there looked to be something shoved into his pocket. He didn't want to embarrass Harm. He's been at sea most of his life, and he made many of those types of phone calls home. 'I hope his conversation with his colonel is enough to get him through the next couple of weeks.'

Harm made it back to his quarters, stripped down and climbed into his rack. He couldn't stop thinking how real it felt tonight. I truly felt like Mac was with him. He knew he was counting the days till he was with her again. Tonight just reinforced his determination to survive to see her in two weeks. Sleep quickly took him on a fun-filled night with his marine.

Well I finally got it written. I hope you liked the chapter. Now all you have to do is hit the lilac button and review. You know you want to. (evil grin)