Hi guys! So guess what?! Yes it's that moment we've all been waiting for…the arrival of Flump.
Finally, after weeks and days of counting down, Jenny's final days at NCIS were coming to an end before her maternity leave began. She only had two more days to go and all she was doing was wrapping things up for the arrival of Leon Vance. She was pleased to see that she didn't have much more to do, except have a meeting with the Secretary of the Navy, do a hand over with Leon and bid farewell to everyone.
The thought of leaving, even if it was for only nine months, filled Jenny with a melancholy sense of sadness. In her ten years at NCIS she'd never been away for more than a few weeks and she knew she was going to miss the people and the work. However, she was about to embark on a new part of her life with a new baby and the man she loved.
She was sat in her office in front of her computer, pouring over some last minute figures; but her eyes were feeling tired as she struggled to focus on the screen in front of her. She pulled her glasses off her nose and set them down beside her. She leaned back against her chair and closed her eyes for a few moments. She tried to get comfortable but to no avail.
Unfortunately as her pregnancy was coming to an end, she was becoming increasingly more uncomfortable and irritable by the day; something which hadn't gone unnoticed by her family.
She stood up from her chair and walked to the window, looking out at the dark, stormy sky. A storm had been brewing for a few days and the weather forecast that morning had anticipated one. She continued to stare out into the blackness until her phone beeped.
'Yes Cynthia?' She said.
'Director, Secretary of the Navy Davenport is here to see you.' Cynthia replied.
'Great he's early.' Jenny muttered under her breath as she pinched the bridge of her nose. 'Send him in.' She replied as she forced her tone to be cheery.
Elsewhere Gibbs, Tony and Ziva were working on a crime scene at Rock Creek Park, collecting evidence and taking crime scene photographs. Ducky and Jimmy were quickly working on the three bodies of the marines that had met an untimely death.
Gibbs looked up at the grey sky with concern. They'd only begun to process the scene and if a storm came, they'd lose possible vital evidence. It's for that reason he'd sent Penny and McGee back to the Navy Yard a long time ago. He'd given them the evidence they'd already collected, hoping they could process it and start obtaining some information.
'Tony, we've got a storm coming.' He said as thunder began to rumble in the distance, over DC.
'Well we've collected what we can for now boss. We'll have to take it back and hope that the rest of the crime scene doesn't get washed away.' The younger agent replied.
They all agreed that there was nothing more that could be done for now and that they should head back to base. They got into their vans just as the rain began to fall and the thunder grew louder.
Back at NCIS and a crash of thunder made Penny jump. She loved thunder storms, but they made her slightly nervous at the same time. She was standing looking out of the window on to the navy base, watching as the rain spattered over the window pane. It was so black outside that all of the street lights had come on and cars were driving slowly with their headlights lit brightly. As the rain lashed down heavily she could see the roads below beginning to flood.
'I hope the others get back OK.' McGee said as he joined her.
'Yeah I'm a bit concerned actually. Maybe we should put the news channel on for a while, see what they're saying about it.' She said as she went back into the bullpen, putting on the TV as she entered.
The news bulletin was reporting that there was serious flash flooding on the roads in most of DC, causing police to create blockades preventing vehicles from entering. On hearing this Penny looked startled at McGee.
'Oh no, that means Gibbs and the others won't be able to get back!' She exclaimed with concern, just as the lights flickered. 'Don't say we're going to have a power cut.'
After a few moments Jenny appeared on the catwalk with SecNav, gingerly walking down the staircase towards her daughter.
'With the storm forecast to become worse I've decided to send everyone home. I only have a couple of things to finish up here and then we can head off as well.' Jenny explained to her daughter before walking with SecNav to the elevator.
She bid him farewell as he wished her luck for the birth of her baby. He disappeared once the doors were closed and Jenny took the opportunity to call attention to the remaining staff in front of her. She announced that all those wanting to go home were permitted to do so, especially those with long distances to travel.
Within the next fifteen minutes the thunder and lightning grew stronger, along with the winds, as NCIS agents left for the night. Jenny re-joined Penny and McGee in the bullpen at the same time as Abby made an appearance, dressed in her long black and red rain mac and hat.
'Are you guys going home too?' She asked them.
'Yeah we're just about to head off now.' Penny replied.
'Where's the rest of team Gibbs?'
'Stuck for a while. They were at the crime scene at Rock Creek Park when the storm came, but the police have closed off most roads leading in because of severe flooding.' Penny explained to her worried looking friend. 'And what are you going to do about getting home? I mean your place is right across town.'
'I'm sure I'll be fine Pen.' Abby replied.
'No way Abs, it's far too dangerous. You should come stay with us tonight, after all, I don't we're going to be seeing Jethro tonight. We could have a girly night in…plus McGee of course.' Jenny said just as there was another flash of lightning and crash of thunder.
Unfortunately there was then a quick succession of claps of thunder, followed by one final flash of lightning before the lights went out.
'Oh crap!' Jenny said loudly.
What the hell do we do now?' Penny said as she heard McGee scrambling round for a flash light.
'Wait for a while I guess. I'm sure the lights will come back on soon.' Jenny replied optimistically.
'Well it could be worse you guys.' Abby said brightly.
'How could it be worse?' Penny asked, dreading the answer she received.
'Well could you imagine what would happen if Jenny was in labour?' Abby replied, much to groans and glares of everyone else.