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Secret admirer ?
He hadn't seen her in years, not since she left for university. And to say that he had practically raised her. Sure they called once in awhile, at least one time a week but still he missed her and the fact that he hadn't told anybody about her seems to make it a lot more difficult. But she was coming home finally… Maybe that was going to improve his mood at work because if he was real honest he had to say that he had been more of a bastard than usual and it raised questions among his team. Of course Dinozzo was already betting about what caused this mood but he was letting him of the hook…for now at least. But not only Dinozzo had problems hiding his curiosity also Director Shepard had a hard time not showing she was curious. He remembered their talk from this morning all too well
- Agent Gibbs any specific reason you bark of every agent passing you, kicked out a federal agent and yell at me for handing over to the FBI while it was legally theirs?
- No particular reason ma'am. Only some personal stuff, nothing my boss should interfere with any way.
- Your boss? Now I'm your boss Jethro but when you need any favors it's Jenny
- Well call it politics! By the way I need to leave early today to solve some of my personal problems…I'll leave Dinozzo in charge.
- Since when do you notify me you'll leave early?
- Since when did you became better in politics than in being Jenny, Director?
With that he had left her office fast and guilty.
He regretted that conversation although she had changed, he still cared and if he was really honest he still loved every inch of that woman. But this wasn't the time nor the place to deal with that, there were more urgent matters on his agenda. When he arrived at the airport he noticed he was running late so he practically ran to the terminal. He couldn't wait to see her and he hoped she didn't had to wait very long. But she didn't because when he arrived she got just got out of the terminal. A girl in her early twenties with blond hair(just like his when he was a boy) , icy blue eyes which were momentarily looking for him and a charming smile covering her face when she saw him. She fastened her pace and when she reached him she involved him in a bone crushing hug. When he pulled back he took a moment to look at her. She was slender and like him she had something of arrogance in her look.
- Hi Uncle Jet! She said with a smile as bright as the sun.
- Hey Kiddo! God I missed you, it seems like forever…
- Well it wasn't, I saw you on Christmas and since it is only June it has only been six months, and by the way we spoke on the phone yesterday!
- Only six months Liz? That's like half a year!! He exclaimed.
- I know, I missed you too, I was just acting tough!
- You crazy girl, come on let's get you settled in and afterwards I'll take you to HQ!
Meanwhile at HQ
- Agent Dinozzo, can I have a word with you please?
Dinozzo who had is earplugs in and was singing along with the music coming from his Ipod didn't hear the Director who was standing right behind him. Ziva took advantage of the situation an threw a paper ball at his head and pointed at the Director.
- Uh; Hi Director, I'm very sorry, well no… Excuse me! He corrected himself fast because his boss had taught him that saying sorry was a sign of weakness.
Jenny found it almost funny how loyal Tony was to Gibbs, he was his loyal St. Bernard.
- Can you come here please? I'd like a word with you.
- Of course ma'am.
He ran up the stairs where she joined him and together they entered her office.
- What can I do for you Madame Director?
- Where is Agent Gibbs?
- He said he had some urgent matters to attend, I think it was some personal stuff. I already tried calling him but he didn't answer his phone, I think he turned it out. Although he said something about picking somebody up from the airport
- Good, thank you Agent Dinozzo. Can you tell him to come up here the moment he comes back in?
- Yes ma'am , not a problem.
With a charming smile he left her office, as curious as her about what was going on with his boss.
Jen was thinking about this mysterious person Jethro had to pick up. Could it be that he had found himself another redhead? And did it really affect her this much? Was she perhaps jealous? No it can be, she left him in Paris more than 7 years ago. But she was brought out of her reverie by Cynthia.
- Director, Agent Gibbs just called. He said he had someone for you to meet and asked if you were available?
She couldn't believe her eyes…had Leroy Jethro Gibbs asked if she was available? He was so getting married again, and now she was going to have to meet his wife – to – be and sadly enough it wasn't her.
- Yes I'm fine , you can send him in!
What comes next? Whose Liz anyway? I'll post asap! R&R please! Should I continue this story?