A/N HEYYY GUYS :) Last chapter was pretty short for me so I'll try to make this longer. I hope you guys like it so far. I can't upload FAMILY LOVE OR NOT because I've been traveling these days and I'm writing this on my phone and ^ story is very long.
The next day it had gone by pretty fast. They had a fast open and close case and sooner or later they were leaving for the day to get ready for tonight.
Tony's apartment:
Tony walked into his apartment and threw his keys onto the clear bowl on the kitchen island. He mentally screamed at himself. There was an hour till they had to be at the bar and HE HAD ABSOLUTLY NO IDEA WHAT TO WEAR! Yes it was something he usually wasn't worried about, but Ziva was going and he wanted to dress nice and sharp. He sighed in frustration and decided to take a shower then think about it.
Tim's apartment:
He drove his red convertible in to his apartment building's private parking lot. He parked, toke the keys out of the ignition, and strode to the elevator. He palm was sticky from sweat. He was nervous. Abby was going to be there and he was shaking because of it. Even though they broke it, he still has feelings for her and hopes she's ready for a better relationship.
Gibb's house:
Why did he agree to go to this damn-ass, crappy singing thing. Maybe it was the fact that Jenny was going to be there and Abby wanted him to. Sighing he drove up to his house and got out of his truck. He locked the car and went into to the kitchen to put his keys down and turned to the coat hook to hook on his jacket. He put his shoes next the door and strode up to the bedroom shower to clean up for the night.
Jenny's townhouse:
Jenny was sitting on the living room couch, reading; when she heard a car come onto her drive way and the doorbell ring. She placed the bookmark in her place and walked to the door to have it swing open and a Goth attack her with a gigantic bear hug.
"Abby….Need…Air…" She breathed out, barely
"Sorry Jenny, I'm just so excited!" The Goth reluctantly let go of her.
Jenny chucked and replied, "I know so am I. You can drop your bags upstairs in my bedroom."
"Kay!" She grabbed the bags that she threw on the floor and hopped up the stairs, her boots thumping on the stair case.
She then turned to her best friend. "Shalom Ziva" She gave her a smile and opened the door for her to come in.
Ziva stepped in and put her bags down to hug her friend. "Shalom Jen, Abby can't wear quite boots can she."
She smiled and Jenny let out a throaty laugh. "No she can't, but that's what makes her Abby."
Nodding in agreement, Ziva picked up her bags, while Jenny closed the door. They had all agreed to meet up at Jenny's house to get ready.
While doing some chatting they walked up the stairs and into Jenny's bedroom. There, they saw Abby dashing across the room, spreading the make-up across the antique Paris vanity on the right side of the bed.
Abby turned her head once she placed the blush brush into the container, and faced the two at the door. "EPPPPPP THIS IS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN!"
"Abby quite down I still live in a quiet neighborhood." Jenny said in a load whisper.
She apologized and got up from the vanity chair. "I'm just so excited." She said with a big smile on her face.
This time Ziva stepped up, put their clothes and bags on the bed bottom chest, and turned to answer the Goth. "Abby we are all excited."
Jenny just smiled and turned to her two friends. "Abby did you manage to call Ducky and Jimmy?"
"No" she shook her head in response.
"No?"
Ziva sat down next to her. "She had evidence to do, so I called."
"Oh, okay so let's get started shall we?" Jenny stood up and she had a mischievous grin on her face. They returned the grin and shook her heads to agree. "You guys can use the showers in the guest bedroom and the one downstairs. They took their bath towels and toiletries and went to separate baths.
30 minutes later after a lavender and vanilla smelling shower :) ~
Jenny came out of the shower wrapped in a towel and her hair dried. Moments later so did Ziva and Abby.
Jenny: "Okay so what are you guys wearing to this thing?"
Abby and Ziva grabbed the two dress bags hanging in the closet and brought it to her.
Jenny: "So who wants to show first" she said with a smile.
Abby raised her hand up and started grunting like a kindergartener. "Oh…Me…Pick me, Pick me!"
Ziva just shook her head and held an inner laughter, while Jenny said go ahead.
Abby squealed and opened up the bag. She pulled out a thigh length, spaghetti strap, black dress, with ruffles waist below.
Ziva: "Wow Abby that's very pretty."
Abby: "Thanks. What do you think Jenny?"
Jenny looked at the Goth's face and smiled. "I'm surprised there are no skulls."
They all let out a hearty laugh. "Well you said Mr. SecNav is going to be there so no skulls.
Ziva nodded her head in agreement. "Okay my turn. She opened up her bag and pulled out an ankle length, navy blue V-neck dress, with the whole back bare until the dress hits her waist.
Jenny smirked at her friend. "Very sexy David."
Abby laughed at the Director's playfulness. Ziva ended up blushing so red.
Abby spoke up after a minute of giggling. "Okay, Jenny your turn."
Jenny stood up and walked to her closet. She pulled out a deep green, strapless, ruffled dress that just hit her knees.
"What there were no shorter dresses?" Ziva joked.
Abby laughed and this time Jen blushed a bright pink. "Well that would be inappropriate as Director."
When Abby settled down she spoke. "You're not wearing that because our certain silver hair daddy is going to be there right."
Abby smiled when Jenny blushed even deeper.
Ziva had to smile at her friend. "It's very pretty. Right Abby?"
"And Sexy" Abby wiggled her eyebrows up and down.
Jen: "Oh shut up. We should change and get ready we have an hour before we have to be there."
Tony and McGee decided to go to the bar together. McGee got out of his apartment wearing black dress pants with matching shoes, a dark blue shirt and a black Armani jacket. He got into his convertible and drove the 20 minutes to Tony's house. He honked his car horn and Tony came out.
Tony came out and got into the passenger seat. After buckling his seat belt he noticed that Tim was staring at him. "What are you looking at Probie?"
McGee let out a low whistle. "You look nice Tony. Dressed like that for Ziva?"
Tony was wearing navy blue jeans, black shoes, a light blue dress shirt, and a black sleek jacket. He glared at the Probie. "Shut up and drive, Boss called saying he was already there."
With that McGee shifted into drive and pulled out to drive to the bar.
Maggie's Rock & Roll Bar:
Gibbs entered the bar and spotted Ducky with Palmer at the table right of the stage, where a guy and SecNav were talking. He walked to the table and saw that Palmer was in jeans and a tee, while Ducky was in a black tie suit.
Ducky was first to spot him. "Jethro! Come sit down."
He pulled out a chair and sat down. Moments later Tony and McGee came in.
"Hey Boss." The two said in unison. Gibbs nodded in reply. All they needed was the 3 girls to show up.
Gibbs and everyone else didn't notice the 3 girls walk in because they were in a deep conversation.
Jenny grunted and Gibbs turned around and everyone else looked at the three. Gibbs had to force his jaw from dropping. The dress Jenny was wearing hugged every curve of her body, while her black heels made her long legs look miles, and her hair, he thought, her hair looked marvelous the way it was let down and curly.
After everyone said their greetings;
Jenny admitted that she was surprised with Gibbs apparel. He was wearing black dress shoes, dark jeans that were almost black, and a light blue, almost white, polo shirt. He looked sexy in her eyes, and she thought when di he never looked sexy. And his hair, all messy and just enough silver to make him incredibly handsome. She had to stop herself from drooling.
As for Tony and McGee, they were drooling a bit. Abby was wearing her dress and black platform boots with her hair in a bun, while just some strands of hair framed her face.
Oh poor, poor Tony. Ziva with her long, bare back dress. She was killing Tony practically.
"McGee eyes up here!" Everyone snapped out of their trance and started laughing a bit, while McGee's cheeks turned a bright pink.
Jethro got out of his seat and pulled out his chair for Jenny.
Jen blushed and sat down. She turned her head to face his, "So…do you approve or do I have to go home and change again?"
Gibbs took the seat next to her and faced her. He let out his half-smirk that made Jenny love him just a little more. "You look absolutely gorgeous, lovely, beautiful, stunning…."he let out a James Bond voice "and dashing." He smiled even more when Jenny smiled and turned her face to look at her shoes. "That answer your question?" She nodded her head up and down.
While that was happening Ziva had pulled up a chair next to Tony. "Tony, you look very nice."
"Thanks." He rubbed his hand on his neck he was nervous.
McGee had pulled out a chair for Abby when she came by.
"Thanks Timmy." She let out a big only-Abby smile.
"No problem" He wiped his sweaty palms on his pants. He thought to himself 'God why can't I act like Gibbs around women, at least Tony'
After about 15 minutes of conversing. They heard the microphone squeak. SecNav was at the stage in front out two body guards. "Good Evening ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to welcome you to the annual NCIS Christmas Charity karaoke sing-off."
He waited till the applause to die down to continue. "This year we decided to make teams by team leaders, all techs would be in one group, and MEs and scientist would choose what team they would like to be in. At the end everyone here that's not participating would choose a team that would take home the prize to the charity." After the second applause died he went on. "Let's have all the people not on teams yet up here."
Jenny, Ducky, Jimmy, Abby, and two other people got up the stage. "Okay here we have NCIS Director Jenny Shepard, ME Donald Mallard, ME assistant Jimmy Palmer, Forensic Scientist Abigail Scuito, and…"
"So who would like to take this lovely Director on their team? Everyone was silent because they had no idea how she sung. "Thanks a lot people." She glared at all the agents, who were squirming in their seats. "I'd like to be on Agent Gibb's team please." "Okay Agent Gibbs you have Jenny Shepard on your team."
Gibbs smiled. After that Abby, Jimmy, and Ducky where on their teams too. The other two went off somewhere.
"Well Agent Gibbs seems to be very popular…" Gibbs actually blushed a bit at the man. "Since you're that special, why doesn't your team go first?"
Gibbs looked at Abby. She answered her silent question by standing up and walking up to SecNav.
"I would like to go Sir!" She saluted and a few people from the audience laughed. SecNav chuckled a bit too. "Okay Abby what song would you like sing?"
Abby thought for a moment and leaned over and whisper inside his ear. He nodded his head. He handed her a second mic and went over to DJ system.
Abby took a seat on the wooden stool and waited for the song to begin.
"Okay ladies and gentleman, starting off the night we have Forensic Scientist Abigail Scuito singing…" He pressed a button on the system, "Just Dance by Lady Gaga!"
The beginning of the notes started to play and she stared at Gibbs, who just smiled at her.
She smiled back and took a deep breath; she brought the microphone to her mouth and started:
Red One
Konvict
Gaga
She stood up and put a hand on her hip and swayed right and left. A few guys let out a wolf whistle.
I've had a little bit too much
All of the people start to rush.
Start to rush babe.
A dizzy twister dance
can't find my drink or man.
Where are my keys, I lost my phone.
What's going on the floor?
I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
As she finished this she dropped her head and waited for the rest to continue.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Just dance.
She pumped up her fist and started walking around the stage. She got off and started dancing around the tables. Everyone started cheering loudly for her.
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth.
She hovered her hand over her mouth
How'd I turn my shirt inside out? Inside out babe.
Control your poison babe
Roses with thorns they say.
And we're all gettin' hosed tonight.
What's going on the floor?
I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Just dance.
Everyone started to cheer loudly again.
When I come through on the dance floor checking out that catalogue.
Can't believe my eyes so many women without a flaw.
And I ain't gonna' give it up, steady tryna pick it up like a call
I'm gonna hit it, I'm gonna hit it and flex and do it until tomorrow, yeah
Shorty i can see that you got so much energy
The way you twirling up them hips round and round
There's no reason at all why you can't leave here with me
In the meantime stay, let me watch you break it down.
Everyone on Gibbs table had their mouths wide open, except Gibbs. They didn't know the girl can rap too.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Just dance.
She started to dance around the stage again. She sat back down to do the next part.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint it's symphonic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint electronic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint it's symphonic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint electronic.
Go. Use your muscle; carve it out, work it, hustle
I got it, just stay close enough to get it
don't slow! Drive it, clean it Lysol, bleed it
Spend the last dough
(I got it)
in your Pocko
(I got it)
Her voice became a little deeper as the song ended.
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Just dance…
She smiled at Jenny, Ziva, Tim, Gibbs, Ducky, and everyone else at the table. She gave the mic back to SecNav and took a bow before she got off the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen please give up another round of applause for Miss. Abigail Scuito!"
The crowd and agents stood giving a standing ovation.
She walked to her table and was greeted with smiles and hugs.
Jenny: "Abby where on earth did you learn how to rap?"
Abby grinned at the redhead and looked at Gibbs, who was whistling and staring at the glass of bourbon in his hand.
The redhead followed her gaze and when it hit the silver haired agent, her mouth dropped open. As everyone else followed her gaze, they ended up with the same result.
Gibbs just looked at them and smiled.
Tony clearly being the most shocked cleared his throat. "Boss, I didn't know you could rap, let alone sing?"
Gibbs fixed his gaze on the certain special agent. "What's so surprising DiNozzo?"
He squeaked, "Nothing."
Jenny smiled at the way Tony was shifting in his seat. "Any more surprises Jethro?" She lifted her tumbler of golden liquid and raised it to her mouth. Just as she was going to swallow, he answered.
"Took 5 years of dance and 4 for cooking." Everyone look wide eyed at him, even Ducky because he forgot to mention that in their chats. Jenny choked on the liquid in her mouth.
She grabbed the napkin from the table and wiped up the stuff that fell from her mouth. Jethro then took the napkin and helped her. He accidently touched her cheek with his finger and it sent courses of lightning throughout her body.
She finally found her voice again. "Thank-you…"
"No problem."
Ducky: "Well Jethro, it seems to me that you should go next."
Gibbs shook his head, but one glance at his team, Jen, and Abby, got him sighing and standing up.
Abby turned to her fellow friends, "Guys listen, he's very good."
Tony: He can't be that good. Can he?
Abby: He's really good. He can change his voice to different tunes.
Palmer and McGee: Really?
Abby: Really
Ducky: I'm sure your just exaggerating a bit dear.
Abby: No he's really, really good.
Jenny: I did hear him sing in the shower once.
Everyone turned their heads to the redhead.
Jenny: WHAT? I walked in by accident…
Jenny looked at her hands and blushed.
Abby: He's 10 Caf-Pows good
Palmer: Wow Abby that's a lot for you.
As she was about to answer him, but SecNav started talking. "Okay or next singer, who is really scaring me because he actually came up…" The crowd laughed "Senior Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs!"
Everyone let out a big round of applause, except his team and some team leaders, waiting to see how he sung.
"Okay people he's going to start us off with a little Train. Leroy Jethro Gibbs singing Drive By!"
Tony and McGee was surprised he even knew the song.
Gibbs sat on the wooden stool and placed his mic at the stand. He put one hand around the mic and the other to his lap.
As the song started he just let the music take over:
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
I thought this can't be true
'Cause you moved to west LA
Or New York or Santa Fe
Or wherever to get away from me
Everyone was surprised how good he was. As he sang he thought of the day she left him.
Oh but that one night (He held a finger up for emphasis)
Was more than just right
I didn't leave you 'cause I was all through
Oh I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
(He had really fallen in love with her and was scared as hell that she didn't love him as much)
Oh I swear to you (He pointed his finger towards Jenny)
I'll be there for you [he placed his hand at his heart](Because no matter what he was there)
This is not a drive by (This would last forever)
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love (To much love inside and not enough people to give it to)
When you move me everything is groovy (Loved the way we danced)
They don't like it sue me (I don't care what others think)
Mmm the way you do me (His mind flashes back to Paris)
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by-iii
On the upside of a downward spiral
My love for you went viral
And I loved you every mile you drove away
But now here you are again
So let's skip the "how you been"
And get down to the "more than friends" at last
Everyone now was completely, utterly shocked, that he sang like this. Jen knew he was singing about them.
Oh but that one night (He held his finger up for one)
Is still the highlight
I didn't need you until i came to
And I was overwhelmed and frankly scared as hell
Because I really fell for you
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
Mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by -iii
Please believe that when I leave
There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you
And a little time to get my head together too
As the song was dying he lowered his voice and his gaze was directly at Jen.
On the other side of a street I knew
Stood a girl that looked like you
I guess that's déjà vu
But I thought this can't be true
'Cause
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by-iii
Just a shy guy looking for a two-ply
Hefty bag to hold my love
When you move me everything is groovy
They don't like it sue me
Mmm the way you do me
Oh I swear to you
I'll be there for you
This is not a drive by-iii
As the song ended everyone and I mean everyone, even SecNav, had their eyes wide open and were clapping like crazy. Gibbs smiled and handed the microphone back to him. He jumped of the stage and started walking to the bar.
After staring at Gibbs all wide-eyed, he turned back to the audience. "Let's hear it one more time for Leroy Gibbs!" Everyone started cheering and clapping one more time.
Gibbs returned to his table and handed everyone a beer, a scotch for Ducky, and a glass of bourbon for him and Jenny.
Everyone just stared at him. "What?"
Tony: "Wow Boss who knew you had it in you."
Gibbs: Thanks, I think? How 'bout you Jen?
Jenny: Your singing is actually not deafening
Ziva: Have you gone cashews Jen?
Jen gave Ziva a skeptical look.
Tony slapped his hand to his forehead. "Peanuts Ziva, peanuts, Have you gone peanuts."
Ziva: Whatever that was amazing Gibbs, I never knew you could sing like that. Thanks Ziva.
Jenny just kept staring at her glass. She had to find a way to tell him that she still, and will forever love him. Just then an idea popped in her head. She set her glass down and walked out of her chair and to SecNav.
Everyone looked at her skeptically.
"Okay people..." Everyone turned their heads to the man in the grey suit. "Looks like we have our next singer. Please welcome NCIS Director Jenny Shepard."
Everyone clapped and waited for her to get settled.
She took a deep breath and listened as the tune started. Here goes nothing
A/N Well what do you think so far? Good, Bad, Cookie PLEASE READ AND REVIEW :)