Here's my new story! Takes place a week after Family Vacation!. Not sure where the storyline will end up, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Hope you all like it! *Definitely don't own NCIS. I just own Lexi :)

~*~CHAPTER 1~*~

"No way!" Lexi protested, sitting straight up in Jen's couch.

"Yes, Lexi," Jen replied firmly, looking up from her laptop.

"It is none of his business!" Lexi stated with a scowl. Jen sighed and removed her glasses.

"I know, honey. But if my boss isn't informed, it'll be bad," Jen answered softly. Her and Gibbs came to the conclusion that now that their relationship was resumed, SecNav needed to know. Lexi wasn't on board with the whole idea.

"I know, Mom. But honestly, what's so special about this Davenport guy anyways?" Lexi asked tossing a tennis ball up and down.

"First of all, Mr. Secretary or sir is my boss and it's a very big deal. Second of all, stop tossing that ball around before we have a repeat of last time," Jen responded sternly. Lexi's eyes widened and she immediately tossed the ball aside.

"Okay, so, he's your boss and stuff. Sure, he needs to know but it's really dumb," Lexi commented.

"Just promise me that you won't interfere," Jen stated.

"But I-"

"Alexia..." Jen sighed in exasperation.

Lexi rolled her eyes. "Fine, I won't interfere," she replied.

That didn't mean that she wouldn't state her opinion, however...

~*~NCIS~*~

The next day...

Lexi sat in the bullpen. Her eyes flicked to the bullpen elevator multiple times and she tapped her leg. Tony noticed and raised an eyebrow.

"Something wrong, Twitchy?" Tony asked.

"No, it's nothing," Lexi replied.

"Is it because SecNav is coming?" McGee inquired.

Lexi looked down. "Sort of. Mom said that her and Gibbs have to tell him about their relationship. It's crap, but if Mom says it's important, I guess it is," she answered.

Tony, McGee and Ziva nodded. She had a point.

She scowled and clenched her fists. They all knew that she was about to rant.

"The problem is, I just don't want some uptight, crooked waddling, penguin in a cheap suit storming in here acting like he's the boss! Newsflash! My Mom and Gibbs are the only bosses here," Lexi ranted.

It was all that Tony and Ziva could do to refrain from laughing. McGee hid a smirk.

Lexi, however, didn't notice their amusement. She rose from her seat.

"If you'll all excuse me, I'm going to be up in my mother's office, waiting for the SecNav Bobble-head to make his appearance," Lexi announced casually. She turned on her heel and stormed upstairs to Jen's office.

The team immediately let out fits of laughter.

"She-she said...crooked...waddling...PENGUIN!" Tony choked out.

"Bobble-head!" McGee laughed.

"I love how she made it clear that the Director and Gibbs were the bosses!" Ziva commented with a grin.

"Oh gosh that made my day," McGee remarked after he had calmed down.

"She is definitely not amused," Ziva stated with a shake of her head.

"I wouldn't be either. She's just worried," Tony replied.

"Excuse me,"

They all turned and looked behind them. None other than Secretary of the Navy Phillip Davenport was standing behind them.

Tony, McGee and Ziva immediately stood up. "Good afternoon, ," they greeted.

He nodded curtly at Tony and McGee. "Agents DiNozzo and McGee," he replied. He glanced at Ziva with a slightly disapproving look.

"Agent David," he addressed sharply. Ziva sensed the hostility but simply ignored it. She nodded in reply.

He looked around for a moment and narrowed his eyes. "Is Agent Gibbs here?"

"Uh, no sir, he's up in Director Shepard's office," McGee answered.

SecNav nodded. He turned on his heel and walked away. Tony and McGee shook their heads.

"He does not like me," Ziva stated.

"He doesn't seem like the liking type, Ziva," Tony pointed out.

"You're right," Ziva sighed. They all looked to the direction of the Director's office.

"Hopefully Lexi doesn't curse him out," Tony commented.

"She most likely will. She's just scared and annoyed right now, and I don't blame her," McGee stated.

"I agree. Lexi has come to enjoy Gibbs and Jen's rekindling love, and to see that it might come to an end? I would be surprised if she did not at least state her opinion," Ziva remarked.

"Let's hope that our lil sis speaks her mind against the big bad bastard," Tony half-joked. The others nodded.

~*~NCIS~*~

Lexi sat cross legged in Jen's couch, nodding slightly to the music in her ears. She looked around the room and saw Jen reading silently at her desk, and Gibbs leaning against the wall, lost in thought.

Lexi bit her lip in worry. What if this Davenport guy really caused her parents to split? What if they quit their jobs at NCIS, just to save their relationship? What if-

Her thoughts were interrupted when Cynthia buzzed in the intercom.

"Director Shepard, SecNav is here,"

Jen and Gibbs exchanged a glance. Jen pressed the button.

"Send him in, please," Jen replied.

A few moments later, SecNav entered the room and shut the door. He noticed Lexi sitting on the couch and gave her a slightly displeased look. Lexi promptly scowled darkly at him, narrowing her eyes and crossing her arms firmly against her chest.

Gibbs noticed this and amusedly realized that Lexi and Jen had similar scowls.

Jen noticed the tension between her daughter and boss, and she intervened before blood could be shed. She rose from her seat.

"Thank you for coming, ," Jen greeted politely.

"I'm on a very tight schedule, Jennifer, what is this about?" SecNav simply replied.

"I know that you are wondering why Agent Gibbs is here, along with Lexi..." Jen started.

SecNav nodded.

Jen took a breath. "Well, Agent Gibbs and I, are in a relationship. Lexi is our daughter," Jen admitted calmly.

SecNav seemed ready to blow at this information.

"You what!?" he exclaimed. "This is unacceptable behavior in a professional workplace!"

Lexi scowled deeply. Who the hell cared if her parents had a relationship? Her mother was the best director anyone had ever seen, and Gibbs was the best team leader there! It wasn't like they made out in the bullpen, or regularly made love in the conference room... Not that she knew of anyways...

Jen saw Lexi's jaw clench and her blue eyes flicker, an indication that she was very angry. For fear of an explosion from her ill-tempered and outspoken daughter, she addressed her.

"Lexi, honey, put in your headphones and listen to your music," Jen remarked softly.

Lexi's eyes flit to SecNav momentarily before she placed the headphones in her ears. What they didn't know was that Lexi never turned on the music, the headphones were mute so she could hear the whole conversation.

"Are there any complaints of public affection between the director and I, sir?" Gibbs asked quietly.

"No. But think about the unwanted attention this agency would get about an intimate relationship between subordinates!" SecNav answered.

"This has been kept private, sir. We don't display our relationship out in the open," Jen stated.

SecNav would have none of it. "And what's worse, is that there is a child running around, making mischief in a highly decorated agency!"

That did it. Lexi yanked the headphones from her ears and stood up.

"I am no CHILD, sir! And this whole thing is ridiculous!" Lexi exclaimed.

"Alexia Marie!" Jen exclaimed in shock. Gibbs raised his eyebrows in interest. He chose to stay silent, waiting to hear what Lexi had to say.

"Excuse me!?" SecNav yelled, his brow furrowing. "And what would you know?"

"I know that you're being irrational! First off, I am 13 almost 14 years of age. I am smarter and more mature than the foolish, rambunctious child that you take me for. My mother is the best female director I've ever seen, and my father is the best team leader this agency has! One little relationship, and you're acting like they're planning a frigging terrorist's act!" Lexi exclaimed.

Jen looked on in shock and Gibbs hid a smirk. This proved that Lexi had a temper to rival her own.

"You, young lady, are in desperate need of a-" SecNav started to scold her.

"Good old fashioned spanking? Like I haven't heard that before. There isn't anyone in this building I can name who hasn't said those words out loud. Ask my parents," Lexi nonchalantly interrupted.

Jen and Gibbs had to agree with her there. She had a point.

"Now, since there aren't any complaints about their relationship, why is there a problem?" Lexi asked smoothly.

"If it goes public, it will cause a conspiracy!" SecNav replied.

"Okay... But are there any noticeable changes in their work performance?" Lexi inquired, sounding exactly like Jen.

"No but-"

"Then there shouldn't be a problem! It's not as if my parents screamed it out for everyone and their mother to hear. It's been kept private," Lexi stated.

"You're failing to understand. If this goes out to the press, there will be an uproar!"

Lexi groaned. "The press this, the press that...the press isn't in here everyday breathing down our necks. It's all about the press and their dumb opinion is why we're here. Just screw the press!" she remarked. That elicited a sharp inhale from Jen.

"What do you propose me to do? Forget everything and run off into the sunset?" SecNav asked sarcastically.

"No, not at all. Just tell us what you propose to do," Lexi responded.

"They either cease their relationship and resume their professional work habits," SecNav started.

"Or...?" Lexi asked.

"Or they find a new job," he finished.

"Not that difficult of a choice. We all know what they'd pick. Work over family? Ha! Then you'll be losing the best that this agency has," Lexi scoffed.

Jen and Gibbs couldn't have been more proud of Lexi at that moment. Even though part of Jen wanted to tan the girl's backside for her insolence, the other part wanted to gather her up in her arms and tell her how proud she was of her.

"Unless you want to negotiate-"

"I'm listening," SecNav interrupted gruffly.

"My parents can continue their relationship, but in private. Meaning no public displays of affection, flirty talk, etc. That way everyone wins. Off hours, their business. No unwanted attention, the press is none the wiser," Lexi compromised.

SecNav thought this over. "Alright. Since there has been no complaints of inappropriate behavior, and it hasn't affected their performance in any way, I'll take your word for it. But under one condition. If I get one complaint that they so much as look at each other funny, they're fired. Clear?" he stated, addressing Jen and Gibbs.

Jen and Gibbs nodded affirmative.

"Good. Congrats by the way," SecNav remarked with a smirk. He eyed Lexi and crooked his finger at her. She rose from her seat and stood in front of him.

"Glad we came to an agreement, sir," Lexi commented.

SecNav smirked slightly. "Your attitude needs tuning but your bravery and negotiation skills are spot-on. Nice to finally meet the famous Lexi," he replied, extending his hand. Lexi firmly shook it.

"Thank you, sir," Lexi answered. SecNav left and Lexi shut the door behind him. She took a deep breath and slowly turned to face her parents. Jen sat at her desk with her arms crossed, eyeing Lexi sternly, and Gibbs leaned against the wall with an unreadable expression.

"Okay... Mom, I know that I disobeyed you by not keeping the headphones in my ears and interfering, and I was rude to your boss," Lexi stated nervously.

Jen didn't reply, and she tilted her head slightly.

"What's my punishment?" Lexi asked. She figured that it was inevitable.

"Come here," Jen ordered quietly.

Lexi sighed. 'Great, a spanking right here, right now. I guess it was coming anyways,' Lexi thought.

As she made her way to her mother's right side, she was gathered into a tight hug. Lexi was confused and she pulled away.

"Wait, you aren't mad? But I was-"

"Bravely and loyally protecting us against SecNav. To save our relationship. For that, I am so proud of you, Lexibear," Jen remarked with a grin. Lexi's heart bursted with pride at her words.

Gibbs finally spoke. "Lexi, that was brave. I was honestly speechless," he remarked. 'And amused,' he thought, but Jen didn't need to know that.

"Thanks. I felt that I had to speak up because, truthfully, I love your relationship. It's what makes us a family. I couldn't let even SecNav ruin that," Lexi commented.

"You negotiated well, baby. I'm surprised that you don't want to be a lawyer when you're older," Jen stated.

Lexi shook her head. "Nope. I'm going to be an NCIS Special Agent," she declared proudly.

Jen and Gibbs smiled. Jen's expression turned serious.

"Now, you still have to be punished for the rudeness," she stated firmly. Lexi nodded solemnly and bent over her lap. Jen swatted her bottom once, but not nearly as hard as Lexi had expected. Basically a love pat. She looked back quizzically.

"Now if anyone, including SecNav, asks, I gave you that good old fashioned spanking that you so rightly deserved" Jen joked, making Lexi laugh.

"The team will get a kick outta this for sure," Gibbs commented with a smirk.

"Let's go tell them!" Lexi remarked excitedly. She opened the door and Jen and Gibbs followed her, thinking about how lucky they are to have a daughter like Lexi.

A/N: The 1st chapter is off with a bang! Next chapter has Lexi telling the team of what had transpired. There are a few surprises down the road of this story. Not sure about the plot-line, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. One thing though, Jen wants to do something, involving Lexi. We learn more about her past also! I'll save that for later. Special thanks to Loverofallthingsmusic!