You had presumed KIA a year ago now, it was your birthday. And he celebrated it alone in his quarters before heading a commotion outside, opening his door and peaking outside you're seen. Heavily injuried and dirty, helped by a few soldiers to get your ass to the infermeray.

Mace quickly threw his metal skull mask on and rushed to the infermeray to see you, but was told to wait to let you get treated. He was let in an hour later and rushed over to your side, hugging you and not letting go.