The rest of the week passed without much stress. Gibbs had to cut down his coffee intake to avoid making Kelly feel ill. But it was now time head to Stillwater to break the news to Jackson Gibbs that he had 2 grandchildren and a Great-Grandchild on the way.
It was a long car journey as Jenny insisted on driving to avoid making Kelly carsick. They had to make several stops for snacks as per Kelly's insistence. After a long last stretch of road they arrived in Stillwater. They quickly discussed a plan for meeting him and it was decided that Jenny and Kelly would go in first and see if Jackson recognised Kelly.
They pushed open the door and went straight to the counter of the store;
"How can I help you?" Jackson asked the unfamiliar customers,
"I believe I know you, my name is Kelly, grandpa is that you?"
"Kelly? Is that really you? Who's your friend?"
"Yeah Grandpa it's me, this is my Step-Mom Jenny, Mom this is Jackson Gibbs my Grandpa,"
"Is Leroy coming?" Jenny motioned for him to be quiet.
"Oi! Jethro, come on out." She yelled over her shoulder.
"Yes Jen?" He asked
"I just met your father."
"Oh, hey dad."
"Leroy, how are you?"
"I got over the grief, if that's what you mean. Look dad, I'm sorry I got so stressed at the fact you brought a date to the funeral."
"It's alright, I shouldn't have," He spotted Will lurking behind Gibbs, "Who's the kid?"
"Oh yeah, Dad, this is your other Grandchild Will, Will this is Grandpa Jack."
"Hi Will, Jenny is he yours?"
"No, we didn't know he existed until his mother was murdered."
"Hi Grandpa," Will piped up, hugging the older man. When he released him, Jack held his arms out for Kelly to have a hug as well. He noticed that she didn't squeeze like she had used to.
"Kelly, are you alright? How are you alive? Where have you been the past 10 years?"
"Grandpa, calm down! I'm fine. I was kidnapped for the 10 years but I got free. Dad, have you phoned Tobias yet?"
"No, I haven't I will go see him and my goddaughter when I get back,"
"If you're so fine then why don't you squeeze in hugs like you used to?" Kelly motioned at her father to take Will out.
"Come on buddy, let's go to the park,"
"Yay, the park." They left the store and Jenny stayed with Kelly and Jack to keep them company as she was wearing a pair of high heels again.
"Right Grandpa, I will tell you. I was raped, I'm pregnant but I refuse to get rid of the poor child though."
"I'm going to be a great-grandfather?" He asked. Kelly nodded. "How far along?"
"Around 2 months." She replied.
"Can I expect anymore grandkids?" He asked turning to Jenny
"We haven't been together that long, Kelly brought us together."
"How long is not long?"
"A week and a half."
Jackson nodded, "I never properly introduced myself, I'm Jackson Gibbs but you can call me Jack." He held out a hand
"Jennifer Shepherd, you can call me Jenny."
"So Jenny, what do you do for a living?"
"I'm the director of NCIS." She paused for a moment before asking, "What was Jethro like as a child?"
Jackson chuckled, "Stubborn as hell, got that from me, but a sweet and caring kid, never tried anything especially after his mother got diagnosed with cancer."
"He never talks about family, I did wonder."
"So, what's he been like to work with?"
"Oh, he's stubborn as hell, like you said, goes by gut instinct rather than the evidence, but he has a family at NCIS. When we started dating I didn't just gain 2 kids, I gained 6. They call us 'The Parents' or our youngest 'Adoptive child' actually calls us Mommy and Daddy!"
"Really?"
"Yeah. I remember when I first joined and they figured there was something previous between me and Jethro Abby, actually said 'Now we are no longer Mommy-less'"
"How long are you guys in town?"
"A week if that's ok."
"Of course it is. I get to know my grandkids and daughter-in-law. You staying at mine?"
"I believe so,"
Just then Kelly's cell rung
"Director Shepherds line," She answered curtly
"What do you mean you're outside Abby?" She asked, "YOU FOLLOWED US?" There was laughter from the other end of the phone. Kelly handed it to Jenny
"Get inside. NOW!" She turned to Jackson, "Looks like you get to meet the rest of the family."