DISCLAIMER: I don't own Kate, Gibbs, or any of the NCIS, characters in this story (even Rachel belongs to CBS). The rest are mine
A/N: This is the last chapter and I thank all my wonderful reviewers your praise helped me get through this very quick and inspired the quick updates. There is a sequeal to come soon. Possibly Tuesday…. just what did Leroy Jethro Gibbs get Kate for her birthday?
MIKE POV:
Nine weeks, six days since Kate saw Jethro before she got the call. A navy officer came to her house and ordered her to report to NCIS headquarters at 0800 the following day. Ever the skeptical, Kate diligently asked Abby to double check, and low and behold Kate had been summoned by the Special Agent in Charge Leroy Jethro Gibbs. She was contracted to build a profile of their serial killer that they were chasing, since the NCIS Profiling Squad were having trouble.
This meant that they had their man a week later. A man which the Director of NCIS had deemed as lost cause. The job offer came and Kate was so ecstatic, to go work and strap on a gun. She was now, the Special Agent in Charge of the profiling squad and liaison profiler to Special Agent Gibbs team. Very prestige offer, I'm so proud of my baby sister.
DAN POV:
Ten weeks, six days total he was gone. Kate had emails and only the odd phone call when they pulled into a port. It was agonizing for her, she missed him but the little brat, namely Kate Todd, was too stubborn to admit it.
But she didn't mope and weep about the house. She went out with Mike for lunch. She caught up with her secret service friends. We went to the shooting range a bit and I'm man enough to say that she kicked my arse too. And so she should, she's trained to shoot to kill. Abby and Kate spent four whole days shopping and replaced all her old clothes in her wardrobe. I have my suspicions that there may have been lingerie purchased too. I wouldn't be the chief of detectives for nothing, if I didn't use my investigative skills to snoop around a little. They even did their day spa thing too. Kate, Mike and I even went home for the weekend when Tina and Jimmy had their baby boy Nicholas James Todd. Kate was so good with Tina helping her when she in labor as Tina's mum and sisters live in Florida, but were visiting her brother in Italy.
The best thing about the whole thing is that Kate finished her book. Thom Gemcity had stroke of genius for a new story he couldn't wait to start and handed his notes to Kate and gave her the book. Said something about how she did all the research she deserved it to be hers.
GIBBS POV:
It has been ten weeks, six days, seventeen hours and roughly eleven minutes since I watched Kate Todd climb out of bed, walk down the stairs, and make me drink the coffee and eat the breakfast she made. When I summoned her into NCIS it seemed like a good idea at the time, but standing close to her and not being able to touch her was my unraveling. Until I had her alone in the elevator on the way to see Ducky one day. I flipped the emergency switch grabbed her to kiss me thoroughly, pushing her up against the wall. It was hot actually. We went at it for ages, before I gruffly pulled away and said "You. In. My. Bed. All. Night. Once. I. Get. This. Guy" annunciating each word with a kiss as my hands lightly caressed her back and hip. I want her. There's no denying it.
When we reached Ducky's, I think he could tell. He looked at us funny and Kate couldn't meet his eye. But that was fine, he just chatted on as if he never noticed anything. But I know he'll have questions once Kate leaves.
KATE POV:
Shortly, after we make our way to autopsy I have to leave. My clothes feel all askew and if I begin adjusting them here, Ducky will be suspicious.
I was briefly listening to Ducky & Jethro discussed a theory and I saw my perfect chance.
"I'll chase that theory down and see if it pans out," I say and I make haste toward the elevator.
As I enter into the elevator and watch the doors close. They don't close fast enough and Jethro slips between them. The cart starts to move and I sink to the floor. He flipped the emergency switch.
"Are you ok, Katie?" he asked me crouching down to eye level.
"I'm ok." I breathe in bouts. "Just still in recovery mode still." I am trying to regain control of my breathing but the adrenaline is running rampant from his kiss.
"Recovery from what?" he scoffed mockingly.
"That toe curling kiss you gave me." I whisper. He looks into my eyes and I know that he felt it as much as me.
"Yeah, about that. We should talk about all this kissing that we are doing." I knew he was right, we can't keep going if we don't.
"Yes we should." Jethro stood up and pulled me up. I smiled my thanks at him. "Jethro," I saw as I pull away from his touch slightly. "I can't concentrate if you're always touching me." We share a smile.
"Kate, I'm going to be honest and blunt. I love you."
"I love you too, Jethro." I replied without even a split second hesitation.
"I promise I won't intentionally hurt you ever." He said reaching out for me.
"Me either." I put my arms around me to return his hug. "And I solemnly swear to never hunt you down with my car, or a piece of sporting equipment."
"Or shoot me and we have a deal." We stayed locked in each other's arms before he finally released me. "Can we keep this to ourselves for a bit?" He asked. I was surprised. I thought that was bizarre but never the less agreed. "We have to make sure its Ducky's day in the pool. He was the one who suggested I contract you for the profile."
We laughed as he flipped the switch and the cart became mobile again.
DINOZZOS POV:
They have been occupying that elevator for ages, I take the stairs instead. I hope they don't announce it today. Tomorrow and I'll be golden. It's up to $320. And it'll be all mine. Ducky has today.
I make my way back down from MTAC and Ducky is rushing toward me with a considerably fast speed for his age.
"Where's Jethro?" he asks.
"Coffee." I replied.
"I won the pool." I'm speechless to say the least. "I know you said open display of relationships, like kissing or holding hands. But I saw something even better. They came down to autopsy and both of their clothes were disheveled and lips were full and Kate was flushed beyond comprehension."
"Until, Public displays of affection. Public, I bet it was just the three of you." I snarled I knew he was right and I just didn't want to admit that I had lost.
"Better give him the money DiNozzo." Crap. Gibbs. "Coz you see Kate's going to working here. Here, as in NCIS. NCIS as in this building. This building as in this squad room. This squad room as in right over there." I follow his finger and look to where he is pointing. Profiling Squad. "But also over there. Once you clean all your stuff of it." He points to the desk next to Gibbs'.
"Hey, that's not public display of affection." I back chat bravely.
"But this is." He grabs Kate and kisses her so briefly it may be over in seconds but it convinced me. "Happy? DiNozzo?" he asks.
"Not really, Boss. You cost me $320."
ABBY POV:
So I got the email and I'm shattered. Kate didn't tell me that she and Gibbs were doing the horizontal mambo. And I lost the pool.
But I'm so happy for them, they both deserve it.
MIKE POV:
Damn, damn and doubled damn. I could have used the money too.
DAN POV:
Blasphemy! Finally. It took them 320 days to get together. Must tell DiNozzo next time $2 a day. Make more money, or lose more.
JIMMY & TINA POV:
With little Nicholas we are flat chat so our time together includes checking the emails.
Bugger! Damn her. She couldn't wait till next week. We open the attachment that came with the email saying Ducky won the pool, and attached is a photo of Kate and Gibbs locked in a steamy kiss. It looks like it took place in the office.
SHAUN POV:
I only entered in that stupid pool to shut DiNozzo up and now I stare at a picture of my baby sister tongue-tied with her next door neighbour. I realize that she is all grown up and that I owe her a big apology for my behavior of late.
RACHEL POV:
That little brat! She snared a man like him. Although I love my husband, I could have definitely gone for him.
But alas, Kate has found herself a man.
FINISHED – A squeal to come