May 1998
Today was the day where Patrick David Rabb was going to be beptized. His Godparents are Damon and Claire Rabb. They had inveited the whole family. Their collegues Bud and Harriet, who are married and are Rose Louiseé godparents are there to like the Admiral. They had also invited Harm´s grandmother but both of them where not sure what she would do or how she would act toward Mac.
After the mass they went to the Rabb Residence and had lunch and had a happy time with their family and friends. Harm was happy that Mac was totally relaxed today and that she did not seem to be in pain.
When Mac was in the kitchen Harm entered getting some water. He saw Mac preparing a new bowl of salad. "Mac are you alright?"
"Harm I am more than alright. I gladly am in no pain."
"It has been a long time since I have seen you this relaxed."
"I know Harm. I missed being this relaxed."
"Enjoy it. Whe do not know when you will be in pain the next time."
"I am enjoying it. I love you Harm."
"I love you too Mac."
In the evening the guestes went home and much to Harm´s and Mac´s surprise his mother did not make a scene. They are sitting on the couch and the kids are already in bed. "I was surprised by my mother." "I know Harm. She did not do anything at all."
Two weeks later Harm and Mac where forced to go to the hospital because Mac was in incredible pain. The doctor examined her and perscribed her a higher dose of medicine because she did not want to have an operation. She was lying in the hospital bed after the examination and was resting. "Mac please think about the operation again."
"Harm I already said, that I am not ready for that yet."
"Sweetheart I cannot stand seing you in pain and agony. Please Mac."
"Harm I cannot do that. Not yet." He could see the pleading in her eyes. Asking him to understand and support her decision. "Mac but if it gets worse I want you to reconsider."
"I promise Harm I will reconsider if it gets worse."