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Title: Together
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: None
Summary: Harm and Mac take their children on a much needed vacation. However, problems arise the minute they arrive.

Mac shot up in bed, a small gasp escaping her lips. She immediately felt her husband's hand in hers. "Sarah?"

"Oh God, Harm! I just had the most horrible nightmare!"

Harm sat up and too his wife into his arms. "What happened?" he asked.

"Annie Forrestor shot Evelyn. I-I couldn't stop her!"

"Honey, it's all right. Annie's in jail she won't hurt Evelyn or Serena." He caressed her stomach. "Or this one."

"I know that, Harm..." Just then Serena came running into the room in tears. "Rena?"

She jumped onto the bed and into her Daddy's arms. "What's the matter, Rena?" Harm asked.

"I had a bad dream," came her quiet response. Harm held her close. "That mean lady hurted Mommy!"

"Oh, Rena, I'm right here. See, I'm all right." Serena nodded and moved to hug Mac. She glanced up at Harm. He looked back at her and Mac could see guilt in his eyes. "Harm?"

He shook his head. He new it was his fault that this happened. He was supposed to protect his family.

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"Commander?" Harm remained unmoving in his seat. "HARM!"

He jumped. "What is it, Bud?"

"Are you okay, sir?" he asked.

"I'm fine, what do you need?"

Bud shook his head. He intended on talking to his friend later. "I was just in with the Admiral. He would like to see you."

"Oh, thanks," Harm replied, getting up. He was stopped by one of the most annoying people in the JAG office. He wondered how she was still in the Navy. "Yes, Lieutenant?"

"Sir, I couldn't help but notice how depressed you've seemed lately," Singer began. She took his hand in hers. "Can I help you with something?"

"Lieutenant, please refrain from touching me." Harm glared at her. "Go file something. And the next time you touch me, I'll have your ass out of the Navy so fast you won't even have time to blink!"

Bud and Harriet stopped talking and stared at the retreating from of Harm.  "Harriet, we have to do something."

"I know Bud."

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"You wanted to see me, Sir?" Harm said at attention.

The Admiral nodded. "At ease, Commander.  I'm a little concerned with your behavior the last few days.  I know that you and your family have been through a horrible ordeal--"

"Sir."

"Let me finish, Harm."  He nodded.  "I think you and Mac should take some time off and take a vacation with your children.  God knows they need you two with them more than ever."

Harm wasn't so sure.  "Sir, what about the Robbins' case? It's huge.  I can't just let it sit until I return."

"I know. That is why I was speaking to both Commander Turner and Lieutenant Roberts.  They will be handling your's and Mac's cases until you get back." Chegwidden looked at his watch.  "As of right now, you two are on leave for three weeks! Dismissed!"

Harm sighed. "Aye, aye, sir!"  He turned to leave, but stopped.

"Yes, Commander?"

"Thank you, Sir."

"You're welcome, Harm."
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