A/N: Sorry its been so long school loves to hand out loads of homework. Im almost out for the summer and i can start writing alot more...now what are we gonna do with renee?
Harm Looked around the bullpen, which seemed to be as busy as normal. It didn't appear as if anyone really noticed he was there. He headed off to the admiral's office, following closely on Mac's heels. She glanced nervously at him, unsure if she wanted to go in or not.
Harm made the inevitable choice for her and with a nudging hand on her back, moved them nearer to the door and knocked.
Admiral Chegwidden cocked an ear toward the sound and straightened. " Enter," he said, a sigh punctuating an otherwise dull morning.
Mac and Harm stepped through the oak doorway silently, closing the door behind them.
" Commander, Colonel, glad you are both here." He stood and walked around his desk, " Please have a seat," he said, as he leaned against the edge of his desk in front of them.
Harm helped Mac into the chair before taking his own. Not a word was spoken as they patiently waited the admiral's response on their judicial punishment. Harm eyed the admiral carefully, respectfully.
They were going to take it - whatever it was - and then deal with Renee - or, at least Harm was anyway. The admiral cleared his throat and studied them intently for a few moments, " Okay, I thought about this for some time now," he started deliberately. " For the next 6 months, both of you will be reduced to half pay with a letter of reprimand in each of your permanant records." He glanced first at Mac, " I expect both of you back at the start of next week." Turning to Harm, he stood and nodded that they were done with this conversation.
"Yes, sir." they both said in unison.
" Dismissed. Now go home," he finished, somewhat disappointed. Reaching for his chair he paused, changing his tone slightly, " Oh, and colonel," he said as he looked up at her.
" Congratulations on the baby." A slight smile creased his jaw.
" I... thank you sir," she said calmly as Harm helped her up and they exited the office.
" Well, that went rather well" Harm said with a relieved smile.
" Yeah, now that that's over with, what do we do about Renee?" She answered, with a daring look at him.
" Let me worry about Renee. Mac, you worry about this baby."
