A/N: Don't own them except on DVD. I'm just borrowing them. Be kind, rewind. Thanks to Lisa for the help and the prompt!

Mac chuckled to himself as he watched the scene unfolding before him. Stella was trying to open the door to the break room while carrying a very large and very full bag in each arm. Quietly Mac moved to stand behind her as he whispered in her ear. "Need some help?"

She jumped at the sound, almost dropping the bags in her arms. "Dammit Mac," she said with a laugh, "You trying to give me a heart attack?" She didn't realize how close he had been standing when she quickly turned around. She could feel the heat from his body. A blush crept up her neck as she quickly turned back around. "You know you could make yourself useful and help me out here."

Quickly Mac moved over to take the bags from her arms as she opened the door. Mac set the bags on the counter and watched as Stella started pulling their contents out. Seems she had gone out to restock their supply of healthier snacks. She pulled out boxes of granola bars, bags of trail mix and dried fruit. It was the remaining contents that had him confused.

"What's with all the hot chocolate Stell? I know you, if you don't have your caffeine in the morning, it's not pretty!"

Stella narrowed her eyes at Mac before a laugh escaped. "Like you're any better! You go around growling at everyone until you get your fix."

"Which brings me back to my original question, why all the hot chocolate? You know on average hot chocolate only has 14 milligrams of caffeine compared to around 150 milligrams of caffeine per cup of coffee."

"Exactly!"

Mac raised his eyebrows in confusion. "Exactly what?"

"Caffeine's supposed to be avoided by pregnant women. It's not good for the baby. So I figured this way Lindsay can have a hot drink in the morning and not have to worry about the effects it's having on the baby."

"Again you prove my point."

"And what point is that?"

"You really are a good friend Stella Bonasera," Mac said, smiling warmly at her.

Stella feigned contemplating his words for a moment. "Yeah, I know," she replied with a laugh.

He watched as she put away the last of the supplies, "Now how about I get to return the favor and take you to dinner, my treat."

"Sounds great to me! How about that Italian place you love so much over on Lex?"

"Lead the way," Mac replied as he placed his hand on her lower back as they headed for the elevator.