Mac's Office
1155 hours
01/26/2004
I've spent the morning working on paper work while Jason spends his time doing all the paperwork that comes from a new duty station. I'm just starting to look over the cases that Jason and I will be working on when I hear a knock on the door.
"Enter."
"Ensign Tiner reporting as ordered, sir."
"Come in Jason. Sit down. Did you get your paperwork done?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Okay well since it's almost lunch time what do you say . . . "
"Hey, Mac."
"Yes, Harm what can we do for you?"
"I was just going to offer to buy you and Jason lunch. What do you say?"
"Jason?"
"Sounds good to me sir, ma'am."
"Okay, let's go flyboy. Who's driving? "
"What don't you want to show of your new car, Mac?"
"You got a new car colonel?"
"I needed something the kids could ride in. Harm's mom took me car shopping. I'm sure I got the best deal in the history of that dealership." Harm just laughs.
"Probably, Mac."
"Let me get my purse and we'll go." I grab my purse and follow Jason and Harm out of my office.
Mac's Office
1701 hours
01/26/2004
Jason and I are going over case files when I hear a knock on the door.
"Enter."
"I'm heading out Mac. I'll get AJ and Jimmy from daycare tonight."
"That would be great. I'm afraid Jason and I are going to be here at least another hour."
"Take your time. I'll hold down the fort tonight."
"Thanks Harm, I'll be home as soon as I can." Harm just smiles at me as he turns to leave.
"See you later, Mac. Don't work too hard."
"Okay, let's see what else we need to go over."
"There's the Allot DOD and the Smith D&D."
"Okay let's go over those and that will give you four files to work on this week. I really think these will all end up being plea bargains so your biggest hassle will be the paperwork."
"Yes ma'am. I assume I can come to you with any questions."
"Of course, I'm not going to throw you straight to the wolves. I'll wait a week or two at least."
Jason chuckles at the remark.
"Let's get these done ma'am so you can get home to the kids." We both buckle down and manage to get through the files in an hour and ten minutes. I head for home after having invited Jason over for dinner. He refused but promised that he'll come see AJ this weekend.
I head for home wondering if I should stop to pick up something to eat on the way. I'm sure
Harm, Trish and the kids have already eaten.
Roberts' House (or should I say Harm and Mac's house?)
1910 hours
01/26/2004
I park my car in the driveway and head into the house.
"Hello! I'm home."
"We're in here Mac." I follow the sound of Harm's voice into the family room where I find Trish rocking Jimmy to sleep. AJ is in his pajamas and sitting between Harm and Mattie on the couch watching "Finding Nemo."
"Aunt Mac!" AJ scrambles up from the couch and comes to give me a hug.
"You're home."
"Yep, I'm home. Have you had your bath?"
"Uh-uh. Mattie helped."
"Oh did she. Well thank you, Mattie."
"Anytime Mac. We left you some dinner in the oven. It should still be warm even."
"Great. I'll go get it after I change."
"You go change. I'll get your dinner."
"Thanks Harm."
I head up to my room and change out of my uniform before heading back downstairs. I head for the kitchen expecting to find Harm and my dinner. I find neither.
"Harm?"
"In here Mac."
"I head back to the family room and find Harm's set my dinner and a bottle of water on a tv tray in front of the love seat.
"Thanks Harm. This looks great."
"Anytime, Mac."
By the time I finish my dinner AJ is curled up next to me engrossed in his movie. I start to move him so that I can clear my dishes but Harm stops me and takes the dishes into the kitchen instead. When the movie's over I take AJ upstairs and put him to bed. As I come downstairs, I hear Trish tell Harm and Mattie goodnight.
"Leaving so soon Trish?"
"Frank's supposed to call me in a little bit. I'd like to be back at my hotel so we can have a private conversation."
"I understand but you know you're welcome to stay here."
"I know but you and Harm need your down time and time alone with the kids. Besides I can afford a hotel. See you tomorrow, Mac."
"See you tomorrow, Trish." Harm closes the door and locks it before turning to look at me.
"I promised Mattie we'd watch "Matrix Reloaded" after the boys were in bed and have some popcorn Want to join us?"
"Sounds like fun, if you don't mind." Mattie jumps in at this point.
"Of course we don't mind Mac. Let's go make some popcorn while Harm gets the movie started." Mattie pulls me into the kitchen. I look to Harm for help but he just laughs and heads back to the family room.
We spend the rest of the evening watching the movie and eating popcorn. I end up sitting on the couch in between Harm and Mattie. At some point during the movie Harm puts his arm around me on the back of the couch. I'm a little shocked when he does it but I don't say anything because I find I like having his arm there. Clay never did things like that. Mic used to put his arm around me but I always felt like he was trying to stake his claim when he did. Harm having his arm around me just feels supportive, like he wants me to know he cares but doesn't want to make any demands.
Once the movie's over, Mattie gets up and gets ready to head up to bed.
"Harm I think I'm going to head up too. I need to get up and run in the morning."
"Hey, wake me up and I'll go with you."
"What about the boys?"
"I'll be here. We'll be fine Mac. You two go run." Harm smiles at Mattie.
"Thanks, Mattie. So what do you say Mac."
"Okay it's a date. See you in the morning."
"Goodnight Mac."
"Goodnight Harm. Come on Mattie time for bed." Mattie gives Harm a quick hug before heading up the stairs with me. We head down the hall together before parting to head to our own rooms.
"Good night Mac."
"Night Mattie." I head into my room and set my alarm clock. I'm really looking forward to running with Harm tomorrow. It's been so long since we've done those kinds of things together and I've missed them.