1Sunlight streamed into the bedroom, waking me up from a wonderful dream. I rolled over, being cautious of my back and snuggled into Mac's side. He gently placed his hands on my hips and pulled me flush with his body. I groaned involuntary as Mac's eyes opened and he gave me a satisified smirk. I placed a light kiss on his lips and began to pull away when he started placing light kisses along my jaw and collarbone.

I groaned again as Mac's fingers trailed feather light touches along my torso and down my back. I felt my nerves clench and tighten as Mac softly brushed his fingertips along the base of my spine. I let out a moan, half pleasure and half pain. Mac immediately pulled his hand back and asked if I was ok. I thought about lying to him and telling him I was fine, but I knew he would see right through me.

"It's fine. My back is still a little sensitive to those touches, and it sends my nerves on a roller coaster. But I am definitely not complaining. I know it's hard, but just to be sure we should probably wait. Besides I go to the doctor today and since I've been healing so well, he might lift the restrictions." Mac nodded his head and gave me a smile. I leaned my head against his muscular chest and fell back asleep within minutes.

When I woke up again Mac's side of the bed was cold and he was nowhere to be seen. I glanced at the bedside clock and it read 11:11 a.m. Dammit, Mac had already left for work. Slowly I stood up and nestled myself in my wheelchair and rolled it over to the kitchen.

I opened the door to the fridge to get out the cream cheese for a bagel when something caught my eye. I grabbed the container of cream cheese, set it on the counter and turned my attention back to the door. There was a small piece of paper, held up by a magnet of the empire state building in the center of the fridge. I pulled it off of the door and unfolded it.

Good Morning Honey,
I hope you slept well. I made you some french toast to heat up, if you want it. Make sure you take it easy today. Hawkes will be here at 1 so he can take you to the doctor's office. We're going out to dinner tonight, dress up nice. I'll pick you up at 7. I love you.
Love, Mac

Well screw the bagel then. I put the cream cheese back in the fridge and pulled out the tupperware container that held the french toast. Placing two pieces on a plate I popped it into the microwave for 20 seconds and pulled out my cell phone. I hit the familiar speed dial number and waited for him to pick up.

"Hey Stell. How ya feeling?"

"Good. Great actually. What plans were you talking about."

"I assume you found the note. You and I are going out to dinner tonight at Dinoysus.I'll pick you up at 7."

"Oh Mac. Thank you so much. I have been dying to go there. Ok, so that was a bad choice of words, but I'm so excited. Thank you so much. I love you. I'll let you get back to work. "

He laughed at my comment before saying, "Ok Stell. I love you too. Call after you get done at the doctor's. Bye."

I ended the call to Mac and decided to call Lindsay. I was going to need help getting ready tonight. Punching in her number on the screen I waited for her to answer.

"Messer."

"Hey Linds. Wow I'm still not quite used to hearing that."

"Oh hey Stell. Yea, sometimes even I forget when I answer."

"Anyways. I have a favor to ask of you."

"Sure what is it? Are you okay?"

"Yea I'm fine. But Mac decided to be terribly romantic and take me out to dinner at Dinoysus, so I need help getting ready. I can't exactly make myself look good, while sitting in a freakin' wheelchair. But I'm so excited to go, and I'm not going to let this set back ruin my life."

"Good for you Stell. That' s so romantic. That restaurant is so hard to get reservations at. Wonder how Mac managed to swing that one. Wait, don't answer I know, it's Mac. But yeah, sure I can help you. What time is he coming to pick you up?"

"He is picking me up at 7. Can you be here at 5:30?"

"Yea. I'll have to ask Mac to let me off a little early though. I'm still on light field duty, but I'm mostly in the lab. So it shouldn't be a problem."

"Don't worry, I'm gonna call him and tell him it is a good idea to let you off early. I bet he shoves you out the door at 4."

"Ha. Yeah right. I'll see you later tonight Stell. Is there anything you need me to pick up?"

"No thanks. I'm good. But tell Mac to be expecting my call. And you might warn him to take it in his office."

"Oh wow Stell. I'll do that. See ya later."

"Bye kiddo. and thanks"

"No worries. Bye"