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- This is going to be so great! I wanna know every dirty story about My Grey Haired fox there is! Have you got some sappy stories?

-Oh I got more sappy stories than I will be able to tell on one evening Abby!

- Ok Ok that's enough guys, see you all at 7 pm, and you (pointing at Liz) we are going shopping!

Chapter 3

Jethro and Liz were walking down the aisles in the supermarket making sure they had everything for tonight's dinner.

- I hope everything is going to turn out fine kiddo. Did you like my team? Because they are like family to me, like you are family.

- I think I'm going to like them a lot. Abby and Tony seemed a lot of fun.

- Sometimes more fun than I can bear. He said with a grin on his face.

- Hey, tell me what is going on between you and Director Sheppard, I can feel the tension between the two of you.

- Is it that obvious? Well , I like her a lot but I don't think she does. She changed since she became Director.

- People change uncle Jet that is what they do. They adjust to the situation. I'm guessing I changed as well, and so did you. You met Director Sheppard when she had less problems, when she was carefree. Now she has serious responsibilities, one of them being you. But that doesn't mean she doesn't care, give her a chance old men, give yourself a chance for some happiness.

- You know I always knew you were smarter than me. And you know what…I might just take that chance kiddo.

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At 6.30pm when the bell rang for the first time they were just ready finishing everything.

- Kiddo, will you open the door please?

- Yeah sure uncle Jet.

- Uh Hi Director!

- It is Jenny ,please.

The Director wore a black dress

- I thought I come early and help you guys out.

- Sure, my uncle is in the kitchen , you better ask him. Shall I take your coat in the mean time?

- Yes please thank you.

Jen headed for the kitchen where she met Gibbs, who was leaning back against the counter with a mug full of hot and (very) strong coffee.

- Hi Jenny, You're early. Coffee?

- I thought I'd help out, and yes coffee would be fine please.

- Well we finished everything , but I'm glad you're early.

- You seem worried, what's wrong?

- Nothing , I'd just like to apologize for my behavior this morning.

- Apologize ? I must be getting sick.

He took a few steps closer till he was one step separated from her.

- There is something I need to tell you Jen. I don't like that Director mode of yours. It seems there is no Jen left and I really liked her. I blamed you for that but I was wrong. I realize I was angry at you so I could I hide my other emotions.

She closed the gap between them and looked up in his warm blue eyes.

- What kind of emotions Jethro?

- I think I love you Jen…

- You think you love me Jethro?

- I just wanted to….

- No please you did your talk , now it is my time. You think you love me? Do you know how long I had to wait for you to say that? I always wondered how you never noticed the slight touches, the fresh coffee on you desk. Seeing you are the best investigator in the NCIS building I started wondering what was wrong you.

- There wasn't anything wrong with me, I was just busy being angry at you and finding excuses for it. And I thought you were better off with some congressman than with an old bastard like me.

- I don't need congressman or senators Jethro, I need you.

While she told him this , she looked up in his face trying to find some truth in his eyes. And as he was about to kiss her the bell rang again and he heard Liz calling ' I'll get it!'.
Soon they heard the teams voices and they broke apart, trying to look busy but failing miserable. So when Liz entered to announce the teams presence and she saw them shuffling around she met her uncle's eyes and winked at her in return he gave her a shy grin.

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Gibbs had to admit that the party was actually quit fun. At this moment he was letting Abby and Ducky out. Only Tony was left drinking his final beer. They had shared some stories, most of them concerning him or the Director and neither of them liked it that much, but I was mainly Liz and Abby talking. Like Ducky , Liz seemed to have the ability to let people listen, so when she started everyone shut their mouths and listened intently

After they had finished cleaning everything up and Tony and Liz finished their drinks, Liz announced that she and Tony were going to go clubbing. Tony knew this cool club that she had to see. When they were leaving and said there goodbye's Gibbs called Tony.

- If you hurt her or fail to protect her I hold you responsible Tony. You understood ?

- I'll protect her with my life Gibbs, I know she 's important to you. By the way I wouldn't want her hurt myself.

- Good! Go and have fun!

- Goodbye Uncle Jet, leave the door open ok? I love you!

- Love you too kiddo , see ya!

With those two leaving, he was left with Jen and his favorite bottle of Bourbon…

What is going to happen when Jen and Jethro are left alone? And what is going on between Liz and Tony? Read and Review please!