Chapter 2 is now here. Thanks everyone for all the reviews! They were all awesome. Hugs for all!!!
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The sound of Rob Zombie music floated through Gibbs' ears as the elevator doors opened. What's happened to me? How can I even tell the music apart? Gibbs thought to himself, and then shook his head a moment later. Sometimes he even amazed himself.
Stepping into the corridor and walking to the entrance of the lab, the music started getting louder. He glanced down at Christie to see her reaction to the music but all she was doing was staring straight ahead. She might have come with me, but that doesn't mean she's ready for anyone else yet.
Getting closer to the automatic doors, the music started getting much louder, but when the doors opened, it was like an explosion. The music was deafening, and feeling movement on his shoulder, Gibbs looked down to see Christie with her hands over her ears, and her eyes squeezed shut.
Walking as quickly as he could over to the speaker, regretting it as it meant getting the little girl closer to the source of the music, but it had to be done. They would be standing there for five minutes trying to get Abby's attention, so it was just easier to do it himself.
"Gibbs! You took your time getting down here!" Abby scolded, spinning around form her computer, all her chains clinking together.
Gibbs just stared at her, which Abby ignored and walked over to the two of them.
"Aww, is this Christie?" Abby cooed.
Gibbs gave her a questioning look and tilted his head a bit.
"Kate rang me" Abby said, answering his unasked question.
"Yes. Abby, this is Christie"
"She is so cute!" Abby gushed. Gibbs stood there for another five minutes, listening to Abby try and make Christie laugh, and sometimes succeeding. If it was any other person he would have told them to grow up and slap them on the head.
Gibbs suddenly turned around and strode towards elevator and pressed the up button and stood still waiting for the doors to open. When the empty elevator arrived, Gibbs stepped in, turning around to face Abby, who was still standing in the same position Gibbs left her in without a word, he rose his arm that wasn't holding Christie and crooked a finger her, indicating for her to follow.
Abby almost shrieked and sprinted towards Gibbs. Preparing to jump on him in a massive hug, it hit her that there was a child about to get squished. She held herself back a gracefully walked into the elevator, turning around to also face a now empty lab.
"Gibbs" Abby said quite dignified as she turned her head to face Gibbs slightly, and also gave him a small nod.
Gibbs just gave her a small, almost unnoticeable smile in return.
"Caitlin, why in heavens name do you need me up here?" Ducky questioned, rounding on the squad room, still in his white coat, which had some very suspicious drops of blood on them.
"Oh it's not me Ducky. It's Tony" Kate replied, giving Tony a grin across the desks.
Tony grinned back, less enthused.
"Hey Duck, you didn't kill Palmer did you?"
"God no, I work in NCIS, do you think I would be able to get away with it?" Ducky said with a chuckle. "Anyway Tony, why do you need me up here? I do have a job too you know"
"Yeah yeah, I know. But trust me, you want to stay for this. Just wait a bit"
"Well, what am I waiting for?"
The sound of an elevator arriving on their floor was heard.
"Nothing now" Tony said, standing up, walking towards the elevator that was behind the stairs leading to MTAC, leaving Ducky in confusion. He really did hope that McGee didn't give anything away.
Tony saw Gibbs walking towards him, with Christie in his arms, still in the same position he saw her leave in. When she noticed him, she raised her head to see him better.
Behind Gibbs, Abby was just strolling along, slower then usual, admiring all the pictures on the walls as if she'd never seen them before.
Taking Christie form Gibbs arms as soon as they were close enough, Tony hugged her close, as if he hadn't seen her in years.
"Hey sweetie" Tony mumbled into her hair.
Gibbs looked at Tony interacting with his daughter, that moment bringing back some old memories.
flashback
Jethro Gibbs stood in his front yard, just casual clothes on today. He hadn't been on duty for two months now, and he liked this. Being able to spend the time with his family was rewarding.
He still loved the Marines. He would never give it up, and doesn't regret joining in the first place. But he did always dread the call from them saying that he would have to leave his family. Leave his wife and daughter for unknown periods of time.
Shannon and Kelly had been to see Shannon's family for three weeks. Her mother had cancer, but hadn't told her kids until a month ago, saying she only had a couple of weeks left, but she didn't want her kids watching her go through the whole experience.
Shannon had convinced Jethro to stay home, saying that it would be easier if only she and Kelly went. She had told him that there would be kids running around, and a lot of hysterical women. She also added that all her sisters were leaving their husbands home too. This was just something for the immediate family.
Jethro had agreed, joking that he only wanted to go if there was some testosterone.
With a hug and a kiss for each of his girls, he bid them goodbye and good luck.
That was three weeks ago, and Shannon had rung him last night and informed him that she and Kelly were arriving home the next day. After a very lengthy conversation with Kelly, asking if she had been a good girl and telling her that he had a gift for her, which she wouldn't stop trying to get him to tell her what it was, he had a talk with Shannon. Ending the phone call with 'I love you', Jethro slept better that night then he had the past three weeks, knowing his family were coming home.
Now here he was, standing in their front yard, holding Kelly's present he got her. He wasn't sure exactly what time they were getting in, but he was willing to stand here all day to greet them when they arrived.
Hearing a car coming down the street, he looked in the direction of it and smiled brightly when he realised it was Shannon's car. He watched as the car pulled into the driveway, and the passenger door swing open. A pink blur came running towards him and tacked him around the waist. Laughing, Jethro bent down to the girl's level and looked her in the eyes.
It never ceased to amaze him how much Kelly resembled Shannon's beauty. Bringing his arm out from behind his back, he watched as Kelly's eyes lit up and she saw the pink bear, with a little heart in the middle. Grabbing the bear, Jethro heard a 'thankyou daddy' in there, but he didn't care. He wrapped him arms around her and lifted her up and hugged her close, and if she was his bear.
"Hey sweetie" Jethro said into her hair with his eyes closed.
Opening his eyes a moment later, he saw Shannon just standing there watching her husband and daughter interact. Jethro smiled at Shannon, and opened one arm and waved her over, and she gladly went.
With one arm wrapped around his daughter, and other around his wife, Jethro Gibbs thought this was the life. This was how he was going to live the rest of his life.
end flashback
Gibbs smiled softly at the memory, slowly walking behind Tony and Abby, heading towards with squad room.
First Gibbs flashback... twas interesting. One more chapter of introductions, then I think I might start on stages e.g. holidays, "firsts", birthdays etc...
