A/N: this is different one shot stories of family affairs between the team members; Kelly/Sam and Jenny/Craig

Dylan is just turning one in this


Chapter 2: Forth of July pt1

Gibbs had decided that since they had the weekend off he would host the Forth of July party for everyone so he was taking Dylan with him to the store since he was home sick from daycare. So he packed up the toddler in the car and headed to the grocery store, "So what you think want to eat?"

Dylan was barely awake but handed him a list yawning, "Blah."

He ran a hand over his damp hair, "Guess were on our own for this shopping trip for once," he made sure to grab enough steak, hamburgers, hot dogs and brats for the grill along with chips and dips trying to get what everyone had put on the mile long list and stopped to grab more children's Tylenol and a stuffed animal but they already had his birthday party a few days before thinking would be easer that at same time as a holiday. "Must stink to be sick on birthday."

He paid for the items and headed home and set him on the couch, "Sleep little man."

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In the morning, Gibbs pulled up to where had arranged to meet rest of the team and Gibbs was holding Ethan's hand while Hollis was holding Dylan and Sarah was skipping between her parents, "Look their over there daddy," she shouted as ran towards her friends. "Hi guys."

Danielle and Caitlyn turned to hug their friend, "Thought you were going to miss the parade."

Kelly turned to her father and took Ethan, "Glad to see you made it was sure you wouldn't find us."

He kissed top of her head, "Finding parking around here was nuts."

Ziva smiled as took her son who was asleep, "How was he last night?"

"Slept most of the night except when gave him some medicine," Hollis told her.

The kids were sitting on the curb with Tony, Abby and Sam watching them so could catch everything going by and the candy while rest of the adults along with MJ, Cassie and Dylan were with the adults. Cassie was listening to a children's book on tape while MJ was playing a video game both to drown on the loud noises. When everything started Dylan was screaming from the loud sirens Ziva walked off until couldn't hear anymore and sat on front bumper of her car. Gibbs nodded as she walked back over when the sirens were over replaced by the music, "He okay?"

She nodded while rubbed his back humming his favorite lullaby, "Just got scared."

The kids had fun running around gathering all of the candy they could and once was over they headed to McGee's place and surprised that there was two bouncy houses in the backyard and McGee turned to face his boss who just shrugged, "Don't look at me boss."

Mike Franks walked over slapping his head, "Thought would be good for the kids and with this weather the pool will be good."

Abby skipped over hugging the older man, "Mike, nice to see you could make it."

He handed her a caf-pow and kissed top of her head, "Couldn't turn down meeting the two new additions since last time I was here."

Abby grinned, "Been almost two years so there's Cassie whose a little over one Kelly/Sam, Michael Jethro is 18 months and Dylan is turning one today."

TJ spotted his favorite uncle and ran over, "MIKE!"

Jackson and most of the kids did the same and he took turns giving them a hug, "Make it seem like haven't been here in ages."

"MJ wasn't born the last time you were here," Sierra told him.

"Am getting old so can't travel so much like use to so had to come."

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During the day the kids took turns going into the pool or the bounce house but Gibbs could tell something was off about his mentor and made a mental note to speak to him as Jenny walked over handing him a cup of coffee and was thinking the same thing, "Something going on Jethro?"

He shook his head seeing the older kids were waiting for the fireworks to start while little ones were inside asleep, "I don't know Jen something is wrong with him."

She pat him on the shoulder, "Talk to him and see what he has to say. MJ, Cassie and Dylan are inside asleep so wont get scared."

Tony and Abby passed around sparklers and as they were lite as the sky was lit up with the fireworks, "This year is so cool."

After the hour-long show the kids were ushered inside the house, "Alright, let's get going," Tony said picking his youngest up.

"But dad can't we stay the night?" Sierra asked.

"No sure that aunt Abby and uncle probie have somethings to do tomorrow and so do you two."

Abby hugged both of them, "Was great to have you guys over this year."

Gibbs kissed her on the cheek, "Night Abbs," he said scooping up Ethan who was also asleep. "See you all on Monday. Mike you still staying the night?"

Mike followed his friend and met him at his place, "Night probie and thanks for the invite here."

Leyla kissed him on the cheek, "Is always fun around your team."

Amira hugged him,."Bye Gibbs."

He walked them to her car, "Drive save."

"I know something is up with him which is why he wants to spend the night here so watch out for him," she warned him.

He kissed her temple, "I plan on that but see you later."