Disclaimer: See chapter 1.
AN: Apologies for the late update. You know how it goes.
Three weeks passed and Jenny had moved into Gibbs' house with him though she didn't sell her brownstone as it had too many memories, good and bad, that she couldn't bring herself to part with.
A month and a half after that, Gibbs decided it was time to ask her that important question that would led to her becoming the fifth and final wife of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
He wanted to do this right and to make it memorable. It helped that it was the Fourth of July. They planned to go to the park and watch the fireworks. He had prepared the blanket and wine along with some snacks while Jenny had gone upstairs to get ready to go. He checked his pocket to make sure he still had the ring.
The ring was a gold band with a heart-shaped ruby in the center and a sapphire on either side. On the inside, he had the band engraved with "My Love." He hoped that she liked it and that she would say yes.
Moving in with him had been eventful and now it was the Fourth and they were going out. As she got ready, she was hoping that he was going to ask her tonight. She's been waiting a while now. She couldn't wait to become his wife.
She pulled on a pair of jeans and a blue t-shirt. She tried to do something with her hair, which was near impossible. It's grown some, but not enough to do anything with it. This was frustrating. After a few more tries, she was ready and went downstairs.
They gathered everything and set off for the park.
Abby dragged them all to the park. She had begged them to various degrees for them to accompany her.
It didn't stop Tony from complaining about how hot it was and how he rather be at an air-conditioned bar drinking rather than in nature and heat.
Ziva rolled her eyes at his complaining. She was used to extreme heat.
"Come on Abby," Tony whined once again, "Let's just go to a bar or something!"
"No, Tony! The fireworks here are awesome and I'm not missing them and neither are you!" Abby said again. He groaned.
"Give it up Tony," said McGee, "We all know that when Abby sets her mind to something that there is no changing it."
"Zip it, McNutterButter!" Tony snapped, "You're not helping! Ow!"
"Be nice!" Abby said as Tony rubbed the spot on his arm where she punched it.
"I do not understand Americans' fascination with fireworks. What is so fascinating about tiny balls of light making shapes in the sky?" Ziva said.
"It's a traditional thing and fireworks are amazing," Abby replied, "I mean how they arrange the gunpowder to make those shapes and different colors is really cool!"
They came to the spot where Abby wanted to sit. She spread the blanket out. McGee and Tony set the ice chest next to it and Ziva set down the picnic basket. They all picked spots on the blanket and leaned back watching as the sun was setting and they were getting ready to start the show.
Gibbs led Jenny to an open spot and laid the blanket down. She set the basket next to the blanket and they took a seat close to each other.
"It's pretty crowded," Jenny said.
"Yeah, it usually is," he replied. She raised an eyebrow at him.
"Abby brought me here on last year's Fourth and told me that the place gets packed," he said. She nodded knowing how Abby was and that Gibbs just couldn't say no to her.
"Do we want wine first or do we want to snack for a little bit?" she asked.
"Hmm, snacking sounds good," he said capturing her lips in a romantic kiss.
"I meant the food," she said when they broke apart.
"Oh," he said and they laughed.
The show was starting. Different shapes and colors of fire filled the sky and everyone oohed and ahhed.
Gibbs looked at his watch and noticed that it was close to time for that special order to commence. He pulled out the ring box and handed it to Jenny. She knitted her brow at him and opened the box to gasp softly at the ring which it held. She looked over to him and he pointed to the sky.
Another boom sounded and a purple 'Will You Marry Me?" lit the sky. She gasped and looked at him.
"Jenny, this past year has been a second chance for both of us. I wouldn't trade that time for anything. I love you so much. Will you marry me?" he asked as he took the ring out of the box and slid it onto her finger.
"Yes," she said, "Yes, I'll marry you!" She captured his lips and they sealed the proposal with a kiss. Far off they could hear cheering of some familiar voices.
They showed had started and Tony had quieted down about the heat after Ziva threatened him with the tab on a can of coke. The various patterns and colors were amazing and then a purple 'Will You Marry Me?" lit up the sky.
"Aw, someone is asking their significant other to marry them by fireworks!" Abby gushed, "That is so sweet!"
They all agreed. Tony looked around trying to find the happy couple. He happened to notice a flash of gray and red as he turned his head.
'Is that the boss?" he thought, 'Nah, it couldn't be him, could it?'
He watched as the man turned his head and he knew for certain it was him. He watched as Gibbs spoke to Jenny and the look on her face.
"Hey, guys, look! Boss is proposing to the Director!" Tony said pointing their way.
"What?!" said the others in unison. They looked where Tony was pointing. They watched as the ring was put on Jenny's finger and as she said yes and they kissed. None of them could help but cheer for the pair.
They broke apart and looked over to see the team heading towards them. Jenny was grinning and Gibbs shook his head.
"What?" she said.
"Didn't expect them to be here," he said.
"Is it bad that they know already?" she asked.
"Nah, they've been pushing the issue," Gibbs said, "Though they don't know that I know about the pool which Abby has won."
"They bet on when you'd propose?" she asked.
"Uh-huh, but I didn't do it now because of that. I did it because I was ready and I was hoping you were too," he replied.
"I'm ready. I couldn't be happier," she said with a grin.
"Hey, congrats you guys!" Tony said cheerfully. Gibbs and Jenny stood up.
Abby flung her arms around the two and said, "Congratulations! It's about time!"
They all laughed. Tony shook Gibbs hand as did McGee and Ziva all saying congratulations.
"That was really sweet, Gibbs. Using the fireworks," Abby said, "I knew you were romantic at heart!"
He smirked and looked at Jenny who was smiling brightly. They were all happy. After talking some more, the team went back to their area and Gibbs and Jenny were left alone. The fireworks were forgotten and the show was over now. They packed up and headed home each wondering what the future would bring.
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