AN: I would like to thank paddington for the correct information on EMTs, paramedics and declaring time of death. But for the purpose of this story, EMTs can declare time of death and not just doctors. There are probably also some other errors in this fic regarding medical procedures and such, but I tried not to veer too far away from them, because the way it is, it is needed for the plot. Thank you.

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"...OOOOOOOOOOO!"

Jen shot upright in bed, crying her eyes out, bathed in sweat.

Harm, who had been trying to wake her up for the last few minutes, almost got his nose broken for his efforts, but moved away in time.

Jen opened her eyes, tears slipping down her cheeks, trembling, when she looked around.

'Where is the ambulance? What happened?'

Harm, who recovered from the shock of her awakening, slipped his arms around her and drew her into his chest. He rubbed his hands down her arms and her back, trying to comfort her.

"It's okay, Baby, it was just a nightmare. I'm here, it's okay. You were just dreaming, it didn't happen..."

Jen finally recognized the surroundings of their bedroom, letting herself melt into him and rested her head on his shoulder.

Harm just held her, murmuring comforting words, being there for her. He would not pressure her, when she was ready to talk, he would listen.

After a few minutes she finally calmed herself down enough, to tell him.

"I was back to the night of the crash two years ago. You know, the night I almost lost you. But this time the medics couldn't revive you and I really lost you."

She broke out into fresh sobs again, still remembering the pain and fear of that night, when she had almost lost her soul mate forever.

"It's okay, Jennifer. You didn't lose me. You gave me the strength to hold on. I heard you tell me you love me and it gave me the will to fight. You brought me back." It was the second anniversary of the crash and it didn't surprise him that she had nightmares about it. The truth was he had them sometimes too. Wanting to drive away the horrors plaguing the love of his life, he just continued to hold her and murmur comforting words to her, healing her with his love.

Jen just let him sooth her, letting his love chase away the horror of the nightmare.

Suddenly a piercing wail disturbed the relative quiet of the house.

Harm's hold tightened for a second and then he let her go. Kissing her hair he said:

"Don't worry, I'll feed him and change him. You just rest."

Harm got out of their bed, pulled on some boxers and a robe and started off in the direction of the nursery.

Jen hugged herself as the heat of Harm's body left her and looked at her wedding rings. She thought back to how they came to be on her hand.

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Soon after the EMTs had saved Harm's life, the ambulance stopped in front of the emergency entrance of a local hospital.

Harm was rushed into the ER where they proceeded to operate on him.

Jen's injuries were also tended to, while she was waiting on word about Harm.

Everyone was still referring to her as Mrs. Rabb and she let them. It just meant she would get the info on Harm more easily, plus she liked the sound of that very much.

She was diagnosed with numerous bruises, lacerations and a sprained shoulder. She was soon finished and settled herself in for a long wait in the ER's family waiting room.

Around 7 AM she called Cresswell to notify him of what happened, so he would know why she and Harm wouldn't be reporting for duty. Cresswell told her he would be there that afternoon and assured her that their co-workers would be notified. She also explained to the General what she and Harm were doing in the same car in the middle of the night. Cresswell wasn't happy that his staff were driving around in such conditions, in such unreliable vehicles. Immediately after that she also called Mattie. She tried to break it to her gently, but with no effect. Mattie started sobbing hysterically when she heard what happened to them and that they were almost killed both. She promised that she and her father would be immediately on their way to the hospital.

Soon Harm was out of the surgery and she was notified that he would be moved to the ICU, where she could stay with him. The doctor assured her that the damage to his leg was repaired, but that Harm would have a long physical therapy before him before he could walk properly.. Aside from the thigh wound from where the wood penetrated it, he also had a light concussion from hitting his head in the side window and numerous bruises and lacerations. which were also the reason for the huge blood loss he experienced.

Jen pulled up a chair to Harm's bed, took his free hand in hers and prepared herself for a long wait. Some cops came by to take her statement about what happened. They also told her that the driver, who caused the accident, somehow got his own car under control and continued on his way. But not for long. He had alcohol levels way past legal in his blood, which is why he hit them. These levels were also the cause why he later on hit her own car, which was standing by the side of the road and completely destroyed it. It was a direct hit and the driver was dead before the ambulance arrived. Both the Vette and her car were total losses. There were even more accidents on that road, which prevented Mattie and Mr. Johnson from getting to the hospital.

Later that afternoon they had visitors. Lt. Col. MacKenzie, Lt. Cmdr. Roberts, Major General Cresswell and Cmdr. Turner were the first ones there.

Mac offered to take Jen to Harm's mechanic when the tires for the Lexus arrived, which Jen gratefully accepted. The tires were already paid for and since Jen was there when Harm ordered them, she would have no problem picking up the car. That way they would have at least 1 car at their disposal, for when Harm was released from the hospital.

And with that in mind Jen knew she would have to talk to the General soon.

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