Hey guy… I am sorry for not updating in forever, but I have been busy getting my life in order. I joined the Marine Corps a couple of years ago now and i have been busy with training and my job. I hope I haven't disappointed you all too much.

Please read and review… I would greatly appreciate it.

(Valentines Day)

February 14th, Gibbs found himself answering to a knock at his door. He climbed his way up his basement stairs and went to his front door. What he found in front of him was a bit of a surprise since he figured his guest would be spending the day with one of her other favorite men. A red faced had been looking straight up at him. She has been crying.

"Come on in Sweet Pea." She went right to the couch and set herself down. Jethro sat right next to her and pulled his daughter into his embrace. "Hey darlin', tell your Papa what's wrong."

"I thought that at least today of all days would be better. First thing this morning I had to run the investigation on my C.O. and take him to the brig for holding while he is awaiting court martial for running drugs on base. On lunch, Tony had sent me a text that he doesn't feel right seeing me anymore an cancelled our movie date tonight. I came home to note from Trent that he has to leave the country on assignment. " Kelly had began crying into her father's shoulder. All that Jethro could think of to comfort her is to rub her back and place a kiss to the top of her head.

When she gathered the control of her tears, or when they ran out, Jethro finally spoke "How about we go visit your mother today?"

"Sure Daddy. That sounds good. She always loved Valentines Day…"

"I know Kelly. I know. I always made sure it was the best day of her year. Even when I was deployed I made sure she had flowers, and a spa day. I would even call her off work so she could spend the day with you." That made Kelly smile for the first time that day. "Can we get mom some flowers?"

Gibbs chuckled. "I already have that covered, hun. I got something for you too. Its on the kitchen table." Kelly got out of her dad's lap, but pulled him up with her and went to the kitchen to find a rather large teddy bear.

"Thank you, Dad. You know good and well that you didn't have to get me anything. I love you."

"I love you too, Kelly bear. Lets go see mom." He ran upstairs to the bedroom he used to share with Shannon. He came back down with two large bouquets of Lily flowers.

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Trent came back to D.C. a week later and went straight to Quantico. He needed to see Kelly. With a small rectangle box in hand and a pink rose from France on top, he made his way to her home on base housing. A week away from her during this Hallmark holiday made him realise that he would rather spend this day with her. He talked to her on his flight back to the states and knew about the situation with Tony. He did not want another minute without her in his life.

When he pulled up to the housing units, he found that he did not even have to go up to her door. She was out playing with Jethro, her dog that he had gifted to her when she joined the Corps.

Cliff hangers. gotta love them. Even though this isn't too much of one.