Rule 28
Probie Jenny learns a new rule. One-shot. Obviously, I don't own N.C.I.S.
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Disclaimer: I don't own N.C.I.S. or any of the plots/characters.
Set in our lovely lady Director's Probie days.
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Jenny Shepard tucked a strand of auburn hair behind her ear. It was a quiet night, and technically she had gotten off three hours ago. However, she stayed. She hadn't found a reason to get up.
Laying her head on her desk, Jenny closed her eyes and thought about how she was possibly going to sleep in her uncomfortable office chair. The rest of the team had probably already gone home. However, she didn't notice Gibbs walk up and stand in front of her. He turned on her desk lamp and bent down in front of her, putting his elbows on her desk.
"Why you still here, Shepard?"
Jenny sighed and looked up at him, her bright green eyes tired. "I'm fine here." She mumbled, dodging the question and laying her head back down on the desk.
"Let me take you home."
Jenny shook her head. "Really, boss, I'm fine here."
Gibbs gave her a look.
"Really, Gibbs. I'm fine." Jenny said, staring up at him.
"Something I should know, Shepard?"
Jenny didn't break the stare. "No, boss."
"Something going on at home?"
Jenny shook her head. "It's none of your concern."
Gibbs raised his eyebrows. "You staying here tonight?"
Jenny nodded. "Yes, Gibbs."
"Why?"
"That's need to know, and you don't."
Gibbs shrugged and sat down at his desk.
"Why are you still here, boss?" Jenny asked, looking over at him.
"Why you still here, Shepard?"
Jenny knew it would be hard to avoid the question. "My house."
"Your house?"
"Someone set my house on fire, last night."
Gibbs's expression softened. "Why didn't you say anything?"
"It has nothing to do with my work."
"You can't just sleep in the office every night, Jen."
"What else am I supposed to do?" Jenny snapped.
"Come with me."
Jenny shook her head. "I can't do that, Gibbs."
Gibbs slapped the back of her head, gently. "Rule twenty-eight, Shepard. If you need help, just ask."
Jenny picked up her bag and smiled lightly. "Got it, boss."
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Hope you enjoyed this little one-shot. :) I haven't had much time to write, lately, but I am working on chapters of Fate and Blackout. -Kat