A/N I know it has been forever but I kinda want to graduate this year ;) And I promised myself I wouldn't post this chapter until I was really satisfied with it. that's why it's a bit shorter than the others.

So I was a bit dissapointed that no one reviewed the last chapter. I would really like to know what you think, even if you think it sucks :) Then I can try to improve it a bit.


Chapter 9: Return

After Ducky took care of the shotwound and Gibbs' other injuries, Jen and Jethro drove home to avoid the questions and curious glances at work. Both were exhausted and didn't want to handle that confrontation just yet. At Jen's house both of them immediately went to the bedroom and changed into something more comfortable. They both slipped under the covers, without speaking a word. They both laid on their sides, face to face. Just to cofirm the others presence. Jenny let her fingers trace the outline of his face. It had been just a few hours, but she had missed him. The safety she always felt, knowing he was around to take care of her.

His hand took hers and he laced their fingers together. He could see how much she wanted him here. She looked tired, exhausted, he pulled her close and they changed into a more comfortable position with his arm around her waist and her head resting on his chest. She tried to keep her weight off him, Ducky had said he wasn't that badly injured but she didn't want to cause him even more pain.

"I'm so glad you're okay." She murmured into his chest. He could barely make out the words. He dropped a kiss on her hair.

"I'm not going anywhere." She looked up and their eyes met.

"You promise?"

"I promise." They smiled and he leaned down to kiss her. The kiss was slow and soft, but it was enough for now.

She snuggled a little closer and after a few minutes he heard her breathing even. It was strange how much had changed in the last days. He had stayed over almost every night, and he hadn't even worked on his boat once. There was still some hope left for their marriage, they still needed to work on some things but they were definately getting there. And with a smile on his face and Jen in his arms, he joined her in the land of dreams.


The sun showed her head from behind the curtains, it woke him. But when he tried to lift his arm, he felt a weight. He looked to his side and saw a beautiful redhead that was using his arm as a pillow. Her long red hair draped over her back . He could see it dissapear under the covers. She moaned and rubbed her eyes sleepily. On her left hand a ring sparkled.

"Mm Morning."

"Morning." She turned to look at him.

"I had this wonderful dream."

"Yeah? What was it about."

"we were in this chapel, and there were flowers everywhere and I was wearing this beautiful dress and you were looking really handsome in your tux, and there was this priest."

"Really? I think I had that same dream." She giggled

"You were wearing a dress?" He chuckled.

"No. You were. And I also remember getting rid of that dress later."

"Oh really? I remember leaving that tux somewhere in the hall."

"Do you want to see if we can relive that dream?"

"Oh I'm sure we can." They laughed and then she kissed him, passionately. He turned so he was on top of her and grabbed her hand and showed her the ring.

"Well, will you look at that. It looks like it wasn't a dream after all."

She grinned at him and let her other hand go through his hair.

"Details, let's just enjoy our wedding night."

"Technically, it's.." but he wasn't able to finish his sentance, she had already pulled him close in one of her intoxicating kisses. And who was he to let a kiss like that go to waste.


Jethro woke up in an empty bed. As he turned to put out his wife's alarmclock he saw their wedding picture, it remembered him of his dream. He smiled, that morning was one he would never forget. It was the first thing he had remembered when he saw Jen after the explosion. He could hear music from downstairs. Silently he made his way down, and approached Jen who was setting up for breakfast in the kitchen. He was almost behind her, but then she turned.

"Did you really think you could surprise me Jethro?" He grinned.

"I could try."

"Forget it, I had the best teacher. You might know him acutally, he's handsome, has silver hair, and is an amazing kisser."

"Really?" She nodded and made a reassuring sound.

"Like this?" And he captured her lips with his and pulled her a bit closer. He could feel her arms around his neck and her hands playing with the hair in the nape of his neck.Smiling he tried to deepen the kiss but then she suddenly pulled back.

"I don't know. I think he was a better kisser." She grinned and continued setting up breakfast.

"Well I can't have that can I."

He pulled her to him and kissed her passionately, she let out a small moan, he grinned as he pulled back.

"So who is better."

"You. Definately." And she kissed him. Breakfast could wait. He was finally home, and had his wife in his arms, he wasn't going anywhere soon.

Well, maybe upstairs, to their bedroom.


It was almost noon before the two of them finally made it to the office. Their breakfast had a follow up in the bedroom, and after that also in the shower. Needless to say, they were a bit late for work. In the car they had discussed what they had to do about the 'outing' of their marriage. They had decided that they would inform Gibbs' team and Ducky and Abby personally, the others would get a memo. It wasn't like Ducky, Abby and McGee already knew but it was the formality of the thing.

After twenty minutes all of them had gathered in the Director's office. Jen sat behind her desk and Gibbs stood behind her.

"I know that some of you already know this but we decided it would be best to tell the five of you in person." Jen hesitated, she didn't know how to approach the subject. Gibbs put his hand on her shoulder and continued.

"The Director and I are married, in two months it's going to be our 7th anniversary."They looked at the five people in front of them. Only one of them looked surprised. Of course, Abby, Ducky and McGee had already known, and Ziva had suspected that there was something going on between her friend and boss. Only Tony had been out of the loop. Jenny was surprised that he was already at work. But the hospital probably reminded him too much of Jeanne. He had told her earlier that his doctor had released him already on the condition that he would go to Ducky if anything bothered him. Abby's question snapped her out of her thoughts.

"Why did you guys decide to out yourselves?"

"Well Abbs, it was to avoid rumors since someone kissed me in front of her employees."He looked pointedly at Jen. She smirked back at him. In her eyes a look that clearly said 'you know you liked it'.

"Mother will be very pleased, she always said that you two should've been honest. But if that's all, I have some bodies waiting for me downstairs."

"Go ahead Ducky, and the rest of you too, get back to work." Jen replied in her best Director voice. Abby quickly walked behind the desk and hugged Gibbs.

"Are the three of us still on for dinner tonight?"

"Yes, be at my place around seven." The Goth girl smiled and walked out the door.

"That went pretty well, don't you think?"

"Just wait, the questions will come soon. Especially from DiNozzo."

"Tony's not that bad."

"Just wait." He kissed the top of her head and walked out the office. Just before he exited he asked "Coffee at three?"

"Sure." Then he closed the door behind him and went down to join his team in the quadroom.


Before she knew it, it was almost three o'clock and she heard a knock on her door.

"Come in"

"You ready Jen." She put down her glasses and laid them on top of her work.

"Yes, I just have to finish this one." Her hand reached for a paper on her desk, but a hand grabbed her wrist.

"No more working, let's go get some coffee." She tried to put het best 'Director face' on.

"Do I have to remind you who is in charge here?"

"No Madam Director but as your concerned employee I advise you to take a break."

She smirked at him "Well thank you for your concern Special Agent Gibbs. I'll take it into consideration." Bantering with him was something she'd never grow tired of. Their verbal sparring was something that was just theirs. Neither of them could imagine doing it with anyone else.

She put her last file away in the file cabinet and walked around her desk. He held the door open for her and with an amused look on her face she exited her office.

"Well that was very gentlemanly of you."

"Gentlemanly?"

"You know what I mean. Bye Cynthia, I'll be back in half an hour." She waved at her assistant who nodded and waved back.


The sunlight shone into the room, making the temperature inside rise. But the woman who sat at the desk inside the room didn't notice. She was far too busy with work. It looked like she was planning something. Once in a while she gazed at the pictures on her desk. But only for a short moment, then she would resume her work.

There were only two pictures on her desk. One of her with two other persons who looked a lot like her. Probably her parents. The other one was one of her in the arms of a man. Maybe a boyfriend?

Fifteen minutes had already passed and still she was intensely at work. Nothing could keep her from her job. The phone had just rang five minutes ago but she had ignored it. If they really wanted to reach her, they would leave a message. This was more important for now.

She leaned back in her chair and looked at papers on her desk. Everything was finished. The whole plan was ready to be set in motion.

It was time to start plan B.

NCIS wouldn't know what hit them.

"Don't worry Dad, I'll get them." She spoke to the pictures on her desk.

"I'll make sure they will pay for what they have done to you."


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