From the author: The title of this story had a two-fold meaning—Harm's search for his father, but also learning things about himself. I began writing with the premise of him finding his father alive. Throughout the story, I teetered back and forth on which way to go, even researching the validity of Trish and Frank's marriage if Harm Sr. returned. (I'm a stickler for accuracy.)

For those who might wonder, when a person is declared legally dead, the surviving spouse is of course legally free to marry. If the first spouse is later found alive, it doesn't nullify the second marriage. In that case, a legal declaration of death is, in essence, like getting a divorce.

Legalities aside, the reappearance of a spouse is bound to create other issues, as it likely would have done for Trish and Frank. Although we only saw him once on the show, I believe Frank was an honorable man who loved his wife and stepson. He had enough love to support Harm's quest to find Harm Sr. Frank wanted both of them to be happy, even if it meant the possibility of giving up the woman he loved. Somehow, I couldn't do that to Frank.

A big thanks to everyone who has read and reviewed. Special thanks to Minimindbender for her encouragement. To Erik for challenging me to write Harm Sr.'s story a little different. (Although I kept it as it was on the show, you gave me much food for thought). Hugs to all the Harm and Mac shippers—Nancy, Jackie, Isabel, April, Selanne, Allyson, Megan, Andrea, and Erma to name a few. (I apologize if I left anyone out, but know that I appreciate you all.)

I hope you've enjoyed "Finding Harm." I have a sequel planned, but first plan to finish my post-season ten story, "Making Things Right." Until then, here's a snippet from the sequel:

Mac walked across the bullpen into her office, taking note of the darkened one next to hers. Damn Bobbie Latham for recruiting Harm TAD to her office! All because some ZNN reporter claimed Marines were guilty of war crimes by using sarin gas.

The accusation was serious, and if it was true Americans had used chemicals to kill other Americans, the repercussions were enormous. Mac was just as eager as Harm to learn the truth, especially since Marines were involved.

But she didn't trust Bobbie Latham. Now, on top of everything, she had to pick up an Australian exchange officer at Dulles in less than forty-five minutes. It was turning out to be a hell of a day.