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Chapter Six:

She fell forward, her eyes cold and dead.

Jenny quickly moved to the side and Kate brought her away from the body. Jethro kicked the gun away, checked she was dead and ran over to Jenny who was now on her knees, racking sobs taking over her body. He picked her up and she buried her head in his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his neck. He headed straight for his car and placed her in the passenger seat. He knelt to the side of her and put his hands on her knees.

"Are you okay, Jen?"

Jenny shook her head. "I want to go home."

"I know love, but you're going to have to speak to SecNav once he finds out about this."

Jenny nodded and closed her eyes. "How many people were killed?" she asked in a whispered voice.

"I'm not sure. DiNozzo is inside checking things out."

Jenny nodded; she opened her eyes and looked at Jethro, her eyes pleaded at him. "Hold me," she whispered.

Jethro nodded. "Let's get you back to headquarters."

She nodded and rested her head on the head rest, her eyes closed tight.

"Kate!"

Kate walked over to Gibbs. "Yes Boss?"

"I'm going to take Jenny back to headquarters while she waits for the SecNav to call. Call Ducky, get him here and then call Fornell, this'll have to be a joint investigation."

"Why?"

"Because we're too involved."

Kate nodded. "On it Gibbs."

Jethro watched her walk away and pull out her phone before closing the passenger door and jumping into the driver's seat. He placed a hand on Jenny's thigh and gently caressed, letting her know he was there for her. Jenny placed a hand on his and entwined their fingers. She kept her head on the head rest and her eyes closed. Jethro started the car and drove, keeping his right hand in hers the entire time. He even drove at the speed limit, giving himself time to think. He pulled up at Headquarters next to Jenny's spot, turning to her, he smiled.

"Jen, you're going to need to let go while I get out of the car."

Slowly, Jen nodded and let go. Jethro hurriedly got out of the car and went and opened the passenger door. Jen's hand shot out and grabbed his free one. Jethro helped her out of the car and pressed a kiss to her forehead as he brought her into his arms. Jenny wrapped her arms around his waist and held on tight. They stood there for a few moments holding each other before Jethro decided it was time to head to her office.

"Come on Jen, let's get you upstairs."

Jenny nodded and leaned into Jethro as they walked. When they were in the elevator, Jethro held her close and pressed kisses to her crown. Jenny closed her eyes and rested her head on his shoulder. When the doors opened, Jenny stepped out and walked as quickly as possible into MTAC with Gibbs behind her. Once they were both in, she dismissed the techs and locked out the room before collapsing onto the floor, tears rolling down her cheeks. Jethro sat next to her and brought her into his arms. Jenny turned and buried her face in his chest and let go of her emotions; the tears continued to fall and she started to shake, the fear she had felt finally coming to the surface. Jethro rubbed his hands up and down her back and whispered memories of Paris to her, calming her.

The SecNav came on screen ten minutes after Jenny had locked out MTAC. He watched for a few minutes as his top field agent comforted his director.

"Jenny, Jethro."

"Sir," Gibbs answered.

"Cynthia called and said something had happened. Explain."

"One of my ex-wives pulled a gun on Jenny. She had an accomplice that was shooting people inside the coffee house."

"How many?"

"According to Agent DiNozzo, four Sir."

"One for every five minutes that I refused to do as she asked me to," Jenny whispered.

"How are you feeling Jenny?"

"A little shaken up, but I'll be fine, it's not the first time I've had a gun pointed at me."

SecNav nodded. "What happened to her?"

"I shot her. Didn't have a choice."

"I understand Agent Gibbs. Jenny, where was your protection detail?"

"I was with Kate. I was carrying my sig and following rule nine."

Gibbs smiled at the SecNav's confused face. "Never go any where without a knife."

"Ah, one of your rules." He turned back to Jenny. "You are not to go any where without at least one agent and there will be two agents positioned outside your house."

Jenny nodded. "For how long?"

"Until I say Jenny, and I'm not going to argue about it. I will not lose my best director so early into her reign."

"Yes Sir."

"Take her home Agent Gibbs. Have an agent follow behind."

"Yes Sir."

"And Gibbs; keep me updated on the case and on Jenny's condition."

"Of course Sir."

SecNav signed off and Jenny revolved back into Jethro.

"When you're ready, I'll take you home." Jenny nodded against his chest. "Still want Abby and Kate to come for dinner tonight?"

"I'd like the distraction from this."

"Okay love."

To Be Continued ...