Hi everyone! So this is my new Jibbs story. I used to have another account but lost access to it and my user name was klarus so if you know my stories there, I'm sorry because I won't be able to continue writing those.

I've had this story stored for one other story :) But I've changed it and improved it so it will be written as independent story :D

I really hope you like it!

Family comes first

Julia Shepard Gibbs is 20 years old daughter of Jenny Shepard and Leroy Jethro Gibbs. She used to live in Washington with her mother and used to help her parents around NCIS headquarters. The whole team was like her family. But her biggest goal was to get her parents back together because it was clear they were meant for each other. Unfortunately they wouldn't listen to her and 5 years ago they got into a huge fight which resulted in Julia leaving USA. She moved to London, England and removed all contact with her family. The only one she kept in contact was her sister-like best friend Ziva David. After 2 months living in London Julia heard the news about Ziva's death and it broke her heart. She went to the USA just for her funeral and left immediately after, avoiding any contact with her parents because it simply hurt too much even thinking about everything they had said to her.

Later in England she met a guy that was 4 years older than her, at that time 19. His name was Peter and was studying at music school. He already got a job at a quite prestigious orchestra as a conductor. They fell in love and 4 years later they got engaged. Around the same time Julia found out she was pregnant. Her fiancé knew everything about Julia's family and he supported her decisions all the way. When they got into a debate about the baby's names he suggested names that completely shocked Julia at first.

"Julia, if it is a girl, it'd be nice naming her Ziva."

"What? You can't be completely serious. I don't know if I could… you know, name her that." avoiding eye contact Julia almost whispered the last words, showing how much it still hurt her to think about her friend. "I don't know if I could stand seeing little girl and calling her by the name of my deceased best friend. It'd bring joy and pain at the same time. And I said I wanted to forget my old life. No, please let's choose another name."

"Okay, we still have a month or so to come up with names. We don't need to hurry anything." Peter hugged her and kissed her on top of her head making her snuggle into his embrace.

"I know. I can't wait to meet our child."

"Me neither. I love you so much Julia."

"I love you too."

But one month got around quickly and it was time for the baby to come. It was a girl and as soon as Julia got to hold her in her hands she knew one thing: she was going to name her baby girl Ziva. Julia knew the name would fit her daughter as she could already see that she was going to be strong and fierce but at the same time gentle, and a good friend.

Peter didn't have his parents anymore. They both died in a car crash almost ten years ago and ever since he lived with his uncle where Julia moved in later. Now that they were creating a family together it was time to look for a better place to live but first maybe find a better paying job. Soon after that he got a job offer that would be ideal if it wasn't for one small detail. The job he was offered happened to be in Washington, a city where Julia grew up, a city Julia was trying to forget. But he had to at least ask her.

It was late evening and Julia had just put Ziva to bed when Peter got home from work.

"Hi sweetie. Is Ziva asleep?" he asked seeing Julia exiting Ziva's room.

"Oh, hi." she smiled. "Yes, she just fell asleep. You're home late."

"I know. I had some things to sort out. Julia, I need to tell you something." It was clear he didn't know how to say it without scaring Julia before even bringing up the subject.

"What's wrong? Did you get fired?" Julia was already thinking about the possibilities that could've happened but she wasn't prepared for what came next.

"No, I got a new job offer, a better paying job offer…"

"-That's great! Congrats!" she hugged him immediately.

"But it's in Washington. I haven't accepted anything yet. I wanted to discuss it with you first."

Julia was confused. She was of course happy for him, but it was in Washington. A year ago she'd have immediately said no. But now she had to keep in mind that they had a daughter and they'd need extra money, at least until she got a job herself. "Washington? And how much of a raise is it?"

"Almost two times as much as I have it now. Look, you don't have to say anything right now; I have a week to tell the decision. But there's one more thing I wanted to tell you."

"Yes?"

"I think it'd be good for you to talk to your parents and try to clear things up between all of you. And besides, you have a daughter and they deserve to know that. I'd like my parents to know that they have a grandchild no matter what happened between us in the past."

"But you don't know how I felt when they said they were better off me! When they said that ever since I tried getting them back together they grew even further apart! You don't know how it felt to be told to leave them alone! It was awful. It still is awful… even though I miss them as hell. I miss them so much." crying, she collapsed on the chair and stared at her hands. She felt a tear escaping her eye.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. But… see? You miss them. I know you do and I know you always wanted to answer those phone calls but wanted to be stubborn thinking they really are better off you. But they would never have called if they hadn't missed you as well. You know that and you have to try. You can make things better so why not take a chance and try? It's for the sake of you and them as well. And besides, I bet they'd love to meet your handsome fiancé." he smiled at the end and made her chuckle as well.

"You know, we are moving to Washington."

"We are? I didn't say you have to make a decision right now."

"But I did. If I think about it a week longer I might change my mind… hundred times. So we are moving to Washington."

Peter chuckled and hugged her as hard as he could. "I have a week to tell my choice and then another two weeks until I get transferred to Washington music school as a teacher and their orchestra conductor. But you know, if you want to have your family time, you can leave tomorrow with Ziva and you could probably stay at your parents if things work out well. If they don't I can still get you a hotel room or something."

"I don't know. I probably would need some alone family time, you know, to explain everything and talk about everything. I thing I really could leave tomorrow but then I have to prepare everything today. And it's already 10pm. Mind helping me?"

"Of course I'll help you. I love you." he kissed her and smiled.

"I love you too."

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