Hi friends! Sorry for late post. Back with last chapter. A huuuuuuuuge gigantic THANK YOU for reading this story and leaving awesome reviews. Thanks to those who have followed and favorited this fic. It means a lot. This chapter is kinda epilogue but I hope you like it too.

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Ps: I'm so happy I made James MacGyver a bad guy in this fic...lol!

Mac heard voices of his partner who was rubbing soft circles on his back. He relaxed in his hold and didn't want to think about anything right now. He was mentally and physically exhausted. The boy's mind was still fuzzy so he didn't hear cops barging into the house. He didn't hear James regaining conscious and yelling at Jack. He didn't hear his team members come and talk in whispers. All Mac could think and feel was the strong arms that were wrapped around him in protective manner. Jack was here and nothing bad would ever happen to him.

Jack held his friend and gave him much needed support. He didn't bother to see the chaos behind him and ignored James useless threats. Only when the things had calmed down and Matty gave a signal that everything was under control, Jack slowly nudged his friend "Kid? You wanna lie down?"

Jack was worried when he got no answer. He shifted a little and looked down to see Mac had already fallen asleep with his head on Jack's chest. The agent smiled softly at the sleeping kid and gently picked him up and lowered on the bed. Jack covered Mac with a blanket "Sleep well bud"

"Thank you Jack" Matty whispered

Jack turned around to face his boss "Why are you thanking me?" Matty walked near the bed and looked fondly at Mac "For being there for Mac. He needed you after what James did...I was afraid we would loose him forever"

Jack again felt anger build in him on hearing James name "I was scared too Matty. The kid doesn't deserve this. Why does bad things happen to good people"

"Jack all bad things are over for Mac. We'll make sure no one ever tries to hurt our boy again"

Jack nodded "I've never asked anything before but Matty...make sure James would never be able to step his foot out of prison"

"This time Jack, I can make that promise" Matty said with a smile.

NEXT DAY

"How are you feeling today kid?" Jack asked giving a cup of tea to his friend. Mac gave a small nod "A lot better"

"Ah..So are you up for a visitor?"

"Visitor?"

Jack nodded "It's not compulsory, only if you're up to it"

"Who is it?"

Jack took a pause before speaking "Ned McKenzie and his son" Mac immediately tensed on hearing the name. The kidnapping...the threats... Harold.. beatings.. his fa..James...everything flashed infront of his eyes. Jack seemed to clearly understand what was happening so he placed a comforting hand on Mac's shoulder "Hey kid. Relax. Everything is fine okay. I'll tell Ned to leave"

"No I'm fine" said Mac in a low voice

"Mac I know it's not going to be easy for you to see him again and frankly speaking I haven't forgiven him yet but Ned kept insisting on meeting you once. Says he wants to apologise" Jack finished with a roll of his eyes

"Jack I'm not mad at him"

"You're not?"

"Ned did what any...father would do to save his son. He loves Joe...the kid means the world to him. You should forgive him Jack" Mac said feeling each word like a hammer to his chest. He envied Joe for having such a loving father in his life but Mac also knew he wasn't alone. Jack had taken James place a long time back which filled the empty space in his life

Jack sighed "Not today bud. Maybe one day...I don't know. The man hurt you so he has to do the time" Mac laughed lightly "Jack.."

"Hey don't do the crime if you can't do the time"

"Call them in"

Jack nodded and went to call Ned and Joe who were waiting in the hall. Mac tried his best not to panic when he saw Ned. He mustered up a smile "Hi Joe"

Joe came and shook hands with Mac "How are you feeling Mac? You look much better than last time I saw you"

"Thanks to you. If you hadn't brought help and then saved me from Harold I wouldn't be sitting over here"

"I brought help because of you Mac. You were the one who helped me escape" Joe smiled

"Thank you so much for saving my son's life kid" Ned's voice startled Mac but he forced a smile "I did nothing"

"I'm really sorry MacGyver. I was helpless. Joe's life was in danger and..."

Mac stopped his words "I don't blame you Mr Mackenzie. You did the right thing. It's not going to be easy but I'll get over it. Just be there for your son.. always" Ned nodded and shook hands with Mac "Take care kid" Joe too waved a bye and the two left Mac's house.

Jack saw Mac was fidgeting with the blanket. The kid had a lost look on his face which made the frown "Bud? What are you thinking?"

Mac looked at his partner "Are you...mad at me?" his voice was barely a whisper but Jack heard him "Mad? What gives you that thought?"

"I...when...James was here and I called you...Dad.. I know it was silly...I mean I should've asked you first.. but"

Jack held his hand out "Stop it right there young man. You did or said nothing wrong kid. Do you even know how much shocked and hurt I was when you said you were ready to leave with your old man"

"I was never going to leave Jack"

"And I'm never going to leave you kid. By choosing me over your father, you have given me the best gift on father's day"

Mac stared at his partner "You...you know today is.." his voice trailed off and Jack nodded gulping down the heavy lump "I'm not that old but... yeah why not. I could sure handle a brat like you" he said to lighten up the mood

Mac laughed lightly but his expression turned serious "Happy father's day Jack. Thank you...for everything"

"You're always welcome kid. Now we'll eat breakfast and give you your next round of meds"

Mac made a face "Do I've to?"

"It wasn't an option"

"I hate the taste"

"You need the drugs to heal kid"

"I feel fine"

"Do you want me to call Matty and others?"

A pause

"Where are my meds?"

"Good boy" Jack patted on Mac's head who mumbled halfheartdetly "I don't like you anymore" but inside his heart swelled with happiness. He doesn't need James when Jack was in his life. Today indeed turned out to be the best day. When Jack turned his back, Mac whispred softly "Happy father's day"

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