A/N: Thank you for the comments (even the guest who simply said terrible, BTW could you tell me what you found so terrible? I want to know where i'm getting it wrong so that next time I can improve) Each and every one bring a bit of joy, and let's face it we all need a bit of joy right now! Lots of thanks to my amazing beta, bkworm4life4! You are much appreciated. And as always I sadly do not own MacGyver.

Washington, DC

After the committee meeting Mac turned to his team's grinning faces. "You did good in there Blondie." Matty praised him.

"From what little I understood, you hit it out of the ball park!" Bozer enthused

"Bloody good job!" Russ commented. "To celebrate I've reserved us a table at Barmini at seven. I've hear it's quite exquisite and unique."

Bozer frowned and pulled out his phone, "I had looked…." He started to say, but Russ talked over him.

"I'm paying."

"In that case I look forward to our culinary adventure!" Bozer said as he slipped his phone back into his pocket a bright smile covering his face.

Desi grabbed Mac's hand, "We've got some things to discuss, but we'll meet you there." She didn't give Mac or the others time to say anything back. Instead she led him out of the building.

"I can walk without you having to led me," Mac said lightly, tugging lightly at where their hands were joined. Desi only cocked an eyebrow at him. "Fine," he conceded.

She led them to a quiet little bakery. "I've heard good things about this place. Find us a seat and I'll go order." Mac opened his mouth to tell her that he probably didn't need anything with coffee since the Americano he had earlier was still making him a little wired…. Desi's voice interrupted his train of thought, "I'm getting you a tea, now shoo."

With a shake of his head and a small smile, she really did know him better than he thought. He did as instructed and found a small table at the back where they could have some privacy. Mac was both dreading and ready to have this conversation. He was 90% sure what the outcome was going to be and he wasn't sure if he was entirely ready for that yet.

Desi came back holding two cups and a plate with a muffin. She set the tea before him while keeping the drink with lots of whipped cream and chocolate for herself. Responding to his look Desi said, "What? It sounded good." She smirked clearly enjoying being able to throw Mac's words back at him. "I also got us a muffin to split. I figure that Taylor's plan will involve a lot of alcohol and some boy scout likes to remind me that it's better to drink with food in your system."

Mac shot her a look, he hated being called Boy Scout, it reminded him too much of Murdoc, but he actually was a Boy Scout leader so- "Mac!" Desi called snapping him back to the present. She still had the little smirk going.

Taking a sip of his tea, Mac started, "I feel like I need…."

Desi stopped him by laying her hand on top of his. "Let me go first." At his nod she continued. "I'm sorry. I didn't have your back with the whole Codex thing. I was too wrapped up in being your girlfriend that I lost sight of who you were and who I was. I really blew it during the interview with Scarlett. I let her get to me, and I took it out on you. That was unfair of me." Desi paused to get a sip of her drink, and something in Mac's chest unclenched a little bit. "I love you Mac, but I'm not in love with you anymore."

Knowing that the words were coming and hearing them were two very different things, and it hit Mac harder than he was expecting. He opened his mouth to reply, but Desi said, "I'm not done. And while it is hot," she threw him a flirty look. "Making out on the job wasn't very professional of us." Mac felt his cheeks flush with that memory, it wasn't one of his best moments. "So while I do still want to continue to work together I don't think we should be together as a couple."

Mac found himself nodding in acceptance. "I get it, I acted-"

"No Mac!" Desi said forcefully, cutting Mac off. "This isn't something you or I did solely. The first time that we broke up we didn't sit down and talk about it like we should have. But I would like to think that we have both grown as people since then, but the problem is that we haven't grown together." She stopped and took a drink shrugged then switched their drinks. "I think you would like it better." He tasted it and she was right, again.

"My turn?" Mac asked after Desi has been quiet for a bit. Desi nodded as she sipped the tea and started nibbling on the muffin. "I'm sorry too. I should have let you know what I was planning. But," Mac paused and then took a deep breath, "I was hurt and it felt like everybody had lost faith in me and thought that I was turning into a traitor. But I thought that you all would know me better than that." Mac looked off trying not to let what he was feeling show. "Thank you for being there when Dad died, and all of this started, but when I needed you the most… to have my back, you didn't. Russ I totally get, between his past and the fact that he doesn't know us as well, but when you backed him up, it was like a punch to the gut."

Desi had stopped nibbling on the muffin and was glaring at Mac. "As I lay on the floor outside of interrogation gasping for breath, it felt like you had stabbed me in the back. Now I understand why you did what you did, but the trust that I had in you can't be repaired." She shook her head and looked off just as he had done. Being two people that didn't like to share their feelings and emotions was another strike against their relationship, Mac thought as he waited quietly for Desi to continue. "But all we can do is move on and work to rebuild that trust."

Mac nodded and sipped the chocolatey drink that was surprisingly delicious. "I agree," he pointed at the drink. "By the way this is delicious." Desi just smirked at him. Mac sighed and took another drink stalling what he knew he needed to say. "It's been a… difficult few months for me, and I'm sorry that I didn't put the time and effort into our relationship that I should have." After another drink Mac smirked, "Jack did say that I'd either really like you or want to kill you." Desi smirked again as she drank the tea. Mac sighed again, "I'm sorry Desi, I really am. How about this time we actually try to be friends?"

Desi popped a piece of the muffin into her mouth and chewed thoughtfully, "That would probably be best for all involved. Out last break-up was a bit…explosive."

Mac felt a weight lift off his shoulder. "Indeed, it was, so that begs the question who's going to tell Jack this time?"

"I vote we let Bozer do it again." Desi laughed, "From what you said it was quite entertaining."

Returning the smile Mac agreed, "That it was." He glanced at his watch they had a couple of hours before their meal with Russ. "So, any suggestions on what to do until our reservations?"

"You know we could always rent a room for a couple of hours and have hot break-up sex." Desi gave him her most wicked smile, then waggled her eyebrows which led Mac to burst into laughter. From there the two began to work on starting to rebuild their friendship.

A few hours later, on the plane back to LA

Mac sat in the familiar seat and listened to the engines whine and watched as the ground went faster and faster as they shot off into the sky. He half listened to the voices of his boss and co-workers around him as they chatted and laughed recounting the amazing dining experience they had just been treated to. Mac felt someone sit down beside him, "Hey Ri."

"You ok? It's been a long day." Riley asked softly.

Long day indeed. He had brought all of his mother's research to people who would hopefully do something with the information, broken up with his girlfriend, dined at one of the fanciest restaurants he had ever been to, and was now jetting back to LA crossing three time zones in the process. "Desi and I broke up," he said abruptly, gazing out the window. Mac hadn't meant to blurt that out quite yet.

"Yeah, she told me. I thought I would check to see how you were doing."

Mac finally looked at her. "It's not like last time."

"She said that too, but I figured that I would check all the same." Riley used that same gentle tone.

"Jack put you up to this?" Mac asked suspiciously.

"What? A girl can't see how her friend is doing without you being all suspicious?" Mac just stared at her. "Fine he did, but I was going to anyway."

"I'll be fine." Mac said giving her a soft smile. He then bumped her shoulder, "As long as you don't leave me too." He hoped Riley got his hint about not moving out. He didn't want to come straight out and say that he had noticed she was looking for an apartment, but he liked having a roommate again, and he really liked that it was Riley.

"Undomesticated Equine could not pull me away," Riley answered with a smirk.

"Jack's finally got you watching Stargate, huh?"

Riley rolled her eyes, "I thought it was going to be cringey, like Star Trek was, but it's actually really good." The two friends settled into a conversation as the jet sped towards LA.

A grin slowly pulled at Mac's lips, "You know the science in the show is actually pretty sound?"

Riley put her hand to her chest and pretended to gasp, "You mean you won't rip it to shreds before the first thirty minutes of whatever episode we're watching?

Laughing at her antics and shaking his head Mac replied, "C'mon! Most of the time I'm not that bad!" Mac ignored her snort of laughter. "Anyway, it's also the only show that's been endorsed by the United States Armed Forces. The only TV show to earn that distinction."

"I just finished season two, do you want to start season three when we get home?" Riley asked.

Nodding Mac said, "Maybe pop some of that popcorn that Bozer left you the recipe for?"

Riley laughed, "That sounds like a plan!" She paused for a second, "Now I'm going to get a nap so I'll be fresh for this plan of ours."

Riley snuggled down in her seat and drifted off Mac looked at her fondly. He realized in that moment that while he may not have any biological family left, he still had a family that loved and cared for him. Finally feeling at ease for the first time in months, he also settled down for a quick nap.

A/N2:I hope you've enjoyed this little fic! I also hope you didn't mind me breaking up Mac & Desi. I've grown to more or less like Desi, but I feel like their character don't really belong together, but I'm not completely on team Riley/Mac. As usual my next story is a short one in the Teacher 'Verse. Look for it sometime next week! But what I'm really excited about is a three way crossover with Stargate, Supernatural, and MacGyver! I know it sounds bonkers,but I hope a few of ya'll will enjoy it. it's at my beta's right now, but I hope to have it up in a couple of weeks. See ya'll then!