-Gibbs Point of View-

I sat up thinking about everything that had happened today, when I woke up this morning I hadn't been expecting my date to be with Jenny Shepard, I also hadn't expected her to be in the dress she had worn, man if I wasn't so afraid to ruin the date then I so would've done something that I would defiantly regretted later on. She'd caught my attention every time she walked into a room and I knew that I had feelings for her I just didn't want to admit them to her or myself but after how much fun I had tonight I wanted to spend more time with her, and then there was that cryptic message she'd said about something serious when I'd asked her. I realised I wanted to know everything about her because I felt like our relationship was something more than the friendship that it had been since the beginning especially now. But I didn't want to pressure her into something if she wasn't ready, I also didn't want her to feel like she had to tell me anything just because we were maybe getting closer. Sure if we actually did start dating then yeah I would want her to be honest and I would try the same to be honest but at the moment it was hard. No one apart from my father and Mike knew about Shannon and Kelly's death and that was hard, but I wanted someone else to know, someone who could maybe sympathise with me and understand a little more about what made me who I am.

After the internal debate had subsided I finally managed to sleep, and for the first time in a long time it was the deepest sleep I'd had. When I woke the following morning I was surprised to see that I had slept in, looking at my watch it showed that it was after 10.30. Feeling refreshed I made my way upstairs and to the bathroom to shower, before heading into the kitchen where I made myself a coffee and some breakfast. I was about to head back down to the basement when I heard the knock on the door. Frowning I made my way over to the door, normally most people who came over just come in as I don't lock the door. Opening it I saw the reason why the person hadn't just walked in, I smiled when I saw Jenny standing there, she looked really nervous and uncertain

"Hey Jen do you want to come in?" I asked and she nodded

"Thanks" she said as I made to take her jacket and hang it on the coat rack. She made her way into the lounge but didn't sit down until I ushered for her to do so

"Gibbs where do we stand?" she asked and I tilted my head to the side wanting her to elaborate

"I mean where do we stand with our relationship, I mean are we in a relationship or was last night just a really great date and we won't see each other again?" she asked and I reached for her hand and squeezed it gently

"I really enjoyed last night Jen, more than any in a long time. I want to take this further if you'll let me and I need you to understand that if we do make it official that no matter what we tell each other the truth. No matter what" I said and she looked at me and nodded her head slightly, before she pulled her hand out of mine and stood up

"Its just I need to know, like how truly committed you are to this, to us because its not just me that I have to worry about if this fails" she said and I smiled

"I am committed to this Jen, to us. I don't think there is anyone else I could be more committed to" I told her standing up and making my way to her side. I wrapped my arms around her waist and looked in her eyes, the gorgeous blue eyes that shone with excitement and wonder, fear and hope. She nodded and I leant down to kiss her forehead before whispering

"Can I kiss you? Please?" when I saw her nod I gently captured her lips with mine and it was like a passionate fight for dominance which eventually subsided and became a most wonderfully treasured moment. My hands were now wrapped in her hair and hers were around my waist

"I want this forever" I whispered breathlessly

"I want this too" she said and I kissed her again.

Eventually she left and said that she would see me tomorrow at work and I nodded, walking her to the door and kissing her passionately. When I was sure she had left I closed the door and leant against it, for the first time in eight years I had gone from a first date to being totally committed and ready to jump in the deep end, of course there were still some things that we had to sort out but we were ready and in this so far fantastic relationship. I couldn't wait for the rest of it, for everything that followed. I sighed and made my way down to the basement were I settled to work on the boat which almost seemed daunting in comparison to the morning that I just had.

For the next week we didn't see each other, I had a horrible week where we had had to solve three homicides, it wasn't until Friday afternoon that we found out that they were all connected and that we were dealing with a mentally unstable killer. Eventually however we closed the case I headed home, to a gazillion messages on my answering machine. A couple were from my father and a couple of old buddies wanting to catch up but most were from Jenny and I smiled, being so busy I hadn't had very much time to talk to Jenny but every possible moment I did get I would try and spend it with her. Most of her messages were to tell me that she had had fun and enjoyed the company, others where to tell me how much she missed my company and I smiled. She was a truly magnificent woman and I needed to see her. Looking at the time however I decided against it and headed to y bedroom. It was late and I was exhausted, I would call her tomorrow and organise something since it was my weekend off and Jenny didn't work weekends.

I slept for a really long time not waking until just after 1000 and I sat upright, wiping the sleep from my eyes and heading into the bathroom to shower and change. When I was dressed I headed downstairs for a cup of coffee before I made my way over to the phone and dialled the phone number Jenny had given me. Holding my breath she answered after a couple of rings

"Hello, Jenny speaking" I sighed it was nice to hear her voice again

"Hey Jenny its me Gibbs" I said and heard her chuckle

"Hey Jethro, how are you?" she asked and I smiled

"I'm good, a little tired but good, and you?"

"Oh I'm great" she answered and I nodded, taking a deep breath I asked

"Jen, would you like to have lunch with me?" I asked and I heard the gasp that escaped

"I would love to" she said and I smiled triumphantly

"Where shall I meet you?" she asked after a pause and I thought about it.

"My house, at 1230" I said, we talked for a little while longer before she said her goodbyes.

A/N: So what did you think? There getting closer to confessing about their pasts and Gibbs meeting Tony is getting closer as well! Eek I love it! Any ways please review and tell me what you think!