A/N: I got sick of Broken Hearts and Battle Scars. That story has been deleted and is done. This is a new story I have wanted to write for a while. It was supposed to be a Tony kidfic but I am a little tired of those. So this is my own OC.

Jethro Gibbs rubbed his eyes and stepped into the kitchen. It was one of those extremely rare occasions where his entire family was up before he was. Lately his teenage son Liam Jackson was up before him a lot. Rushing off to early morning swim team practices and his wife Amy was was up before him from time to time if she wanted to surprise him with breakfast. His daughter Emma used to wake up with him a lot but not so much anymore. Today however he was up so late that LJ was already gone to his job at the Dairy Queen.

"Daddy's up!" Emma cried.

"Good morning baby girl." Jethro greeted.

"Well, well look whose finally up." Amy laughed.

"Rough case" Jethro reminded in a whisper.

"I know but it's not like you to sleep this late." Amy replied.

"It was strange but it was also really nice. Not that I will be doing it again." Jethro replied.

"Can you take me to Bible School today?" Emma asked.

"I would love too." Jethro replied.

"Thank so much Jethro and would you mind picking her up too? I am supposed to meet Bonnie, Delilah, and Breena for lunch." Amy asked.

"Of course" Jethro replied.

"Thank you so much. I will make it up to you." Amy replied.

After a grueling week long case that had ended after a seventy-two hour long stay at the office with no break. Jethro and his team had been granted two day break. McGee, Bishop, and Dallas were all planning on just sitting around a playing video games but Jethro was already itching to get out of the house. He was also thrilled to be able to spend some time with Emma. Even though she was not his daughter by blood. He loved her the same way he loved Liam and the same way he had loved Kelly.

"Are you excited for your first day of Bible school?" Jethro asked.

"Yes I just wish that mommy could help this year." Emma sighed.

"She does too but with grandma and grandpa Franks coming she needs to get ready." Jethro reminded.

"I can't wait to see them." Emma remarked.

"They are excited to see you. Just remember that grandpa isn't so active and has trouble remembering things since his stroke. So don't feel bad if he can't play with you." Jethro reminded.

"I know" Emma sighed.

"It will be OK he still loves you and grandma will need lots of extra love." Jethro assured.

"OK" Emma replied.

Jethro pulled into the parking lot of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was not the most religious person but Amy insisted on bringing the children to services every Sunday and the kids were very much involved in the youth programs.

"Do you need me to come in with you?" Jethro asked.

"Yes you have to sign me in." Emma replied.

"Alright what all do I have to do?" Jethro asked.

"Just my name and age, you and mom's names and phone numbers and somebody who can get me if you guys aren't around. Oh and my allergies." Emma explained.

"Alright so your full name is Emma Banana, you are fifty-seven years old. Your parents are John and Sally Doe our phone numbers are 555-5555 and 555-5556, your emergency contact is the hospital, and you are allergic to everything but radishes." Jethro guessed.

"No! I am Emma Ann, I am seven and a half years old, my parents are Jethro and Amelia Gibbs. Your phone numbers are (703)-875-2491 and (703)-875-7645. Either Liam or Ducky are my emergency contacts. I am allergic to tree-nuts and raspberries." Emma laughed.

"Just testing you. Making sure you know your story." Jethro laughed.

One of the aides ushered Emma into the fellowship hall while Jethro was filling out the form. She went to her assigned age group and was excited to see her friends Marley and Claire were in her group. She sat down beside Marley. Who excitedly began telling her about seeing Finding Dory the night before. Emma felt something tugging at her back and whipped around to see a small boy about three taking her water bottle.

"What are you doing?!" Emma cried.

"Thirsty" The boy replied.

"Didn't your mommy bring you a drink? Stealing is bad." Emma commented.

"I don't have a mommy." The boy replied.

"OK well your daddy?' Emma asked.

"Daddy's mean" The boy replied.

"Alright well you belong in the nursery. I think they have something for you. Come on I will take you. I have to use the bathroom anyway. Just don't steal anymore." Emma explained.

"OK" The boy replied.

"My name is Emma Anne Gibbs by the way. What's yours?" Emma introduced.

"Shane DiNardo, I'm three." Shane replied.

"I am seven and a half." Emma replied proudly.

That night the Gibbs family sat around the kitchen table. Jethro, Amy, and Liam could not help but notice how quiet Emma had been since she got home from Bible school. After dinner Liam excused himself to go play basketball with a some of his friends, Amy collected the dirty dishes from the table and Jethro went to grab some Tupperware for the leftovers. When nobody was looking Emma stood and grabbed an extra plate and began scooping food onto it.

"I thought you said that you were full." Amy remarked.

"It's for my little brother." Emma replied.

"Little brother?" Amy questioned.

"Yes his name is Shane. I met him at Bible School. His daddy is mean to him. So he came home with me and Marley." Emma explained.

"Oh well maybe your little brother would prefer to eat your play food." Amy suggested thinking that Shane was just a new imaginary friend.

"No he needs real food." Emma replied, grabbing the plate and heading for the backdoor.

"Emma! Where are you going?!" Amy cried.

"Outside, Shane is living in the shed." Emma replied.

Confused Amy followed Emma out back. She watched as Emma knocked on the shed door. A few minutes later the door opened and a small boy who couldn't be older than three poked his head out.

"Emma Anne Gibbs! Who is this?!" Amy cried.

"My little brother, Shane. His daddy is mean to him. So I brought him home." Emma replied.

"Oh Emma sweetie this is not OK. You cannot just bring people home without permission. Didn't Marley's mommy tell you that?" Amy replied.

"I told her it was OK. Because it is OK. You said I can bring a friend home any time and that I am supposed to help people in trouble." Emma reminded.

"That is true Emma but this is very serious. Emma what you did is kidnapping and it's really, really bad. Your dad and I could get in trouble. I know you don't understand but it's really not OK." Amy rambled.

A/N: What will happen when the Gibbs family meets Shane's "father"? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.