Harm's Apartment

"You sure you don't want anything?" Harm asked Mac for the second time.

"I'm sure, thank you anyway." Mac responded. Harm had stopped the movie when he wanted to get something to drink, Mac on the other hand stayed in the couch.

Harm returned to the living room with a glass of water in hand. He placed the glass on the table and went to turn on the T.V. and DVD player once again.

"You sure you don't mind watching this movie?" Mac asked, thinking that Harm wasn't having a good time.

"I'm having a great time, Mac." Harm said reassuring Mac. Mac smiled and Harm went and sat next to her on the couch. He got the remote and pressed play. Within a few minutes Mac had snuggled against Harm once again.

JAG Headquarters

Brumby was getting ready to go home. The only thing that was on his mind was to get back at Harm and Mac, and he was going to make sure that he did.

Harm's Apartment

Harm hadn't noticed, but Mac had fallen asleep minutes after Harm had put the movie back on. Now that the movie had finished and Harm had finally realized that Mac was asleep he didn't know what to do. Should I wake her up or leave her here to sleep? Harm asked himself as he looked down at Mac.

"Mac." Harm said softly, so as not to startle her.

"Mac." Harm repeated, and he finally got something of a respond. He felt Mac stir and softly heard her ask "Is the movie over?"

"Yes, Mac. come on you need to go to bed." But it was too late Mac had already fall into a deep sleep. Deciding it was to uncomfortable for Mac to sleep in the couch, especially with her bruises, he decided to take her to his bed.

Gently he placed one hand under her head and the other under her knees and picked her up. As soon as he did so Mac snuggled up against him, and Harm wished he could hold her like this forever. He entered his bedroom and softly placed Mac on top of his bed, later covering her with a nearby blanket. He gently kissed Mac on the forehead, and said goodnight. He walked towards the door and turned off the light, without noticing the smile that was spread across Mac's face.

Harm decided to pick up the mess that was in the kitchen and living room, and later to finish working on Mac's cases. He really wanted to help her in some way or another, and helping her with work seemed like something.

When he was done cleaning he went to go check on Mac and saw that she was still fast asleep. He didn't want to fall asleep just incase Mac woke up and needed him, so he decided to watch some T.V, something he never did. He watched T.V for the next hour and so and then decided to go check on Mac once again. As soon as he got up from the couch he heard a knock on the door. Who could it be at this time? Harm thought.

He walked towards the door and opened it, regretting it in the same instance.

"What are you doing here?" Harm asked Brumby not letting him enter.

"You have something that belongs to me. And I want it back." Brumby answered with disgust.

"Nothing here belongs to you, so get the hell out of here." Harm answered getting irritated, he didn't want Mac to wake up and seem him here it would really upset her.

"I don't think so." and with that he pushed Harm and entered the apartment.

Now Harm was really mad, if he did anything to Mac once again he would kill him, not caring if his career was over or even his freedom.

"Get the hell out of my house, you coward." Harm said.

"Not until I get what I came for."

"You lay one hand on Mac and I swear you won't hear the end of it." Harm scram, not caring anymore.

"Is that a threat?!" Brumby asked.

"Take it how you want to." Harm responded.

"Where is that bitch anyways?" Brumby asked.

With that Harm grabbed Brumby by the collar and pushed him against the wall. "Don't you ever call her that again, you hear me." Harm said screaming into Brumby's face.

"Why, its the truth?" Brumby said. "You want to know what the truth is, that you are a coward and a dumbass. That's the truth." And with that Harm punched Brumby right in the face. They began to fight, but Harm had the lead in every punch.

With all the commotion Mac had woken up. Wondering what was going on, she thought she heard Brumby's voice but she thought she was just dreaming. She realized she wasn't dreaming when she entered the living room and found Brumby pinned down against the floor, blood all over his face, by Harm.

"What are you doing here?" Mac asked, screaming.

Both Harm and Brumby looked her way.

"Hello my love." Brumby said

"Ok, its time for you to go." Harm said making Brumby stand up. He then pushed him towards the door.

"Don't forget me Mac, because I'm coming back to get you. I'll be in your dreams, in the office, every where you look I will be there." Brumby said sending a shiver down Mac's body.

Harm was finally able to get Brumby out of the apartment and he closed the door, making sure he locked it as well. He turned around to find Mac on the floor crying hysterically.

"Its ok Mac, he's gone. I got you." Harm told her when he crouched in front of her. He gently picked her up, not caring if she didn't want him to, or if she would try to stop him. He walked to the couch and sat down placing Mac on his lap. He knew she needed comfort, and he would give to her, after all he loved her. He finally realized that he had admitted to himself that he loved her. But he soon forgot about that when he felt Mac's tears wetting his shirt. "Its ok Mac. Cry all you want." Mac began to shake and Harm placed his hand on her back, making small circles to try and comfort her. He was getting worried about Mac, he didn't know if she would be able to forget about this soon, but he hoped she would. Suddenly he felt Mac look up and their eyes met. "Thank you Harm." Was all that Mac said before she snuggled against Harm as if life depended on that. Minutes passed, but they seemed like an eternity, before Mac finally calmed down. "Can we go to the bedroom? I don't want to be here." Mac asked, with such a soft voice, that it sounded as if she was afraid to ask. "Of course." Harm responded letting Mac stand up before he did. They walked to the bedroom and Mac sat on the edge of the bed, Harm sitting next to her.

"I don't know how to thank you Harm. Not just for tonight or this morning, but for every day you have been there for me." Mac said.

"You don't have to thank me, I do it because you're my best friend and I care deeply for you." Harm said

"Thank you for caring for me. Your the only person that hasn't left me. Please promise me that you will never leave me. Please." Mac said, tears beginning to for in her eyes once again.

"I will never leave you, Mac." Harm said, hugging her, this time as if his life depended on it.