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"Hey Timmy," Abby said walking into the house with Tony and a big box, "Where's Michelle?"

"Upstairs getting ready," I said smiling, "She wanted me to tell you to go up when you got here."

"I'm on the way," she said skipping up the stairs.

With a laugh and a shake of my head I motioned for Tony to follow me into the backyard where the grill was going. Michelle had decided that we should have a pool party when our house was together.

"What you got there Tony?" I asked when he set the box on the table.

"That is a little gift for Michelle that I picked up," Tony said grinning.

"Please tell me it's not Magnum P.I. on DVD," I said sighing.

"It's not," he said frowning, "But that would have been awesome."

"Alright," I said smiling, "As long as it's not a bunch of DVD's."

"Okay," he said sadly, "Just ruin Christmas."

"I will," I said laughing.

Tony shook his head and walked to the pool and kicked off his flip flops before putting his feet in the pool. Rolling my eyes I heard Jethro starting to bark when there was a knock on the door.

Going through the house I went to the front door. I opened the door and saw Ziva standing there was a box in her hands. With a smile I showed her to the backyard only to have Tony and Ziva start going at each other instantly.

As I watched them I wondered when those two were going to realize that they were meant to be together. It might have been against Gibbs rules, but even he knew those two should be together.

The rest of the team came to the house the table ended up covered in boxes. I started to cook the food for lunch before realizing that Abby and Michelle were still upstairs.

"Gibbs," I said calling him over, "Can you take over?"

"Is something wrong McGee?" Ziva asked calmly.

"Abby and Michelle haven't come downstairs," I said going to the backdoor, "I'll be back."

I ran up the stairs and started to knock on the door wildly. Michelle opened the door in confusion and stared at me. Sighing I picked her up and looked at Abby. It seemed like Abby understood why I was acting this way.

"Sorry Tim," Abby said smiling, "We were talking about a birthday present for Gibbs."

"It's alright," I said rubbing Michelle's back.

"Sorry," Michelle whispered in my ear.

"Let's just go downstairs," I said smiling, "Everyone is here and they seem to have a few presents for you."

"Cool," she said happily, "Let's going Tim."

Michelle got out of my arms and took my hand along with Abby's. We walked downstairs and into the backyard. Michelle laughed happily at everyone before running and jumping in the pool.

"Hi Tony," Michelle said swimming up to him.

I went over to the grill and took over once again. As I grilled I could hear everyone enjoying themselves. It was nice having everyone around and not being on a case.

"Are the bratwurst almost done Timothy?" Ducky asked smiling happily.

"Yeah Ducky," I said nodding.

Ducky nodded again and started to tell me about how bratwurst were made. I half listened to him while I watched Michelle run around with Jethro and Abby. It was nice seeing them running and laughing like that.

"Ah," Ducky said softly.

"What?" I asked confused.

"I was wondering why you weren't listening to me," he said smiling, "But I understand now. She's a wonderful girl, Timothy."

"Yeah," I said nodding, "She is."

"You know what's in the boxes?" he said in a whisper.

"No," I said turning to him.

"We all decided that Michelle needed different artistic things," he said his eyes shining, "Music, painting, and everything in between."

"I thought of that too," I said smirking, "I was going to make the basement into a sort of studio for her."

"That's a wonderful idea," he said grinning, "You'll have a lot of supplies when the party is over."

"Tim," Michelle yelled motioning for me to come over to her.

Abby was holding a football in her arms while Ziva smirked next to her. Tony and Palmer were on the other side of the yard. Laughing I handed the spatula to Ducky and ran over to them.

For awhile the six of us played football. The girls were winning by two points and Tony had the ball. Ziva ran over to him and started to try to get the ball only to have it fall.

Michelle ran up to them quickly and picked up the ball from the ground and ran until she got to the end and scored another point. The three girls gave each other high-fives before smiling at us.

"Hey," Gibbs said semi loudly, "Food's done."

Everyone went to the table where we moved the presents and set out the food. We all laughed and talked to each other happily. It seemed like today couldn't get any better for us.

Between Michelle and Ducky stories were being told everywhere. I couldn't help but wonder if all of this was how Gibbs felt with Kelly. It wasn't going to be the same, but it seemed like it might be similar.

I looked over at Gibbs and saw that behind all the happiness that I saw there was sadness. I knew that he was wondering what it would have been like if she and Shannon had been alive.

There was no way to comfort him, no matter how much I wished I could. It was hard to try to imagine what he had felt, what he was still feeling, and I never wanted to find out.

"I think it's time for presents," Ducky said happily.

Smiling happily I started to pick up the used dishes to throw them away. Gibbs got up and started to help me also. When we were far enough from the rest of the group I let out a sigh and looked at him.

Gibbs looked at me in confusion and didn't make a move to leave. I didn't know what I was going to say, but I knew that I had to say something about all of this to him at least.

"I'm sorry," I said softly.

"Don't apologize," Gibbs said firmly.

"Gibbs," I said sighing, "You lost your daughter. I knew that, but I never understood what it would feel like to have that happen. And I don't fully understand, but I do have a better thought of it."

"I think of them everyday," he said slowly, "But there's nothing I can do."

"I know," I said nodding, "It's just with Michelle coming here out of nowhere."

"She does remind me of Kelly," he said smiling, "It's a good thing. Kelly was a sweetheart."

"But it hurts," I said shrugging, "Seeing Michelle and this party."

"You're right," he said smiling, "And I still remember all the things that we did together. Playing football like you just did. Worrying when she was alone in the house for long periods of time, even if I was just outside. Tim, these are good memories. For years I have only remembered their deaths. Now, it's different."

"Yeah," I said calmly.

"Don't worry," he said walking away, "It's a good thing."

I smiled as I watched him walk to Ducky and start talking. It wasn't hard to figure out that Gibbs would have made a great father and was when he was there. His job had him leave though. My job would do the same sometimes.

"Tim," Michelle said box in hand, "Are you coming?"

"Yeah," I said smiling and walking to her.

Sitting on the table I lifted Michelle up and sat her on my lap. Michelle smiled happily before kissing me cheek. Her eyes then went to the box and her face when serious.

Before anyone could say something Michelle ripped the paper off and grinned widely at the easel that was sitting there from Gibbs. As I looked at it I noticed that it looked like it was hand made.

"Thanks Gibbs," Michelle said grinning, "Did you make it yourself?"

"Yes," Gibbs said smiling.

The next box was from Ziva. It was filled with paint, charcoal, and colored pencils Michelle would need for at least a year. Ducky got a lot of old books for her, Palmer got some ballerina shoes and a leotard.

Abby was next and she had gotten Michelle a laptop and a few CDs that had music sounds and mix tracks on it. It was like Michelle could make music on her computer at any time.

"I hope you like it," Tony said handing her the last box, "My mom gave it to me."

Michelle stared at him in confusion before opening the box gently. In the box sat a violin. Michelle set the box next to her and throw herself at Tony. I smiled happily and saw that it was like we were a complete family now.