Chapter 10

Saturday

Gibbs didn't need his alarm to get up early. He had done it every day for the last 30 years or so, it was just something he did. Abby on the other hand hated getting up early, and thanks to Gibbs and Jenny there was no longer any need for her to be up early today. Although there was still things she needed to do it would take far less time now that the decorations were already hanging.

Seeing Abby asleep in his bed was still something he was getting used to. He looked at the ring on his finger and smiled, he had not worn a ring for any of his other marriages, except for Shannon. Abby understood this, she understood him and it was a wonderful feeling.

"Abby sweetheart time to wake up"
"Don't want to"
"I have coffee"
"Coffee is good"
"Here you go" he said handing her a large cup of coffee.
"Thank you, you really are to good to me"
"It's only what you deserve"

While Abby drank her coffee she made a list of all the things she needed to do today. She would have to thank Jenny for getting the decorations it would certainly make today easier.

They had come up with a plan at the beginning of the week to drop hints at the nature of this party all week. If he had taught his agents well then before tonight's party began they would have figured it all out, but there was a part of him that hoped they wouldn't, he could have a lot of fun with that.

Gibbs was going to be Abbys chauffer for the day and take her were ever she wanted to go. First stop of the day was to drop Abby dress and his suit of to the dry cleaners for a one day service.

After that Abby suggested they go buy Jenny a small gift.
"What do you think she'd like?" Abby asked
"Don't know"
"You've know her longer than me"
"Doesn't mean I know her better" Gibbs checked his watch "how about we grab a bite to eat and think about it?"
"See you always know the right thing to say"

Anthony DiNozzo was having coffee with a very beautiful brunette in the coffee shop near were he lived.

"I don't believe it?" he suddenly said. On the opposite side of the road having lunch and looking very comfortable with each other were two people he knew very well.
"What's wrong Tony?"
"That's my boss"
"Where?" she said turning round to have a look "hey I know her that's Abby"
"You know Abby?" Tony asked
"How do you know Abby?"
"I asked first"
"We used to hang out at the same club, well up until a few months ago, she hasn't been around a lot lately. I wonder if that's her new man?"
"What? No! That's my boss"
"They look kind of happy, you know like they're a couple. She always did have a thing for the older man."
"That's just how they are. Every since I've known them they have been close"
"What, that close?" Tonys date commented as Gibbs kissed Abbys cheek slightly longer than what's should be appropriate.
"Yes. I think you've misunderstood the situation, that's all"

After lunch they picked up the food for the evening, it wasn't anything particularly fancy but it did mean Gibbs and Abby didn't have to spend the whole day in the kitchen cooking.

Then they collected there cake with a very unique hand crafted cake topper.
"The guys are going to love this" Abby said bouncing up and down.
"I'm glad you like it" said the sales assistant "I don't think we've ever done one like that before"
"As long as you're happy Abbs"
"Gibbs it's perfect, don't you like it?"
"It's very…unique"
"Just like us" she beamed

His poor car was getting quite full now; thankfully they only had two stops left to go. First to a flower shop to collect a bouquet of white flowers for Jenny then back to the drycleaners to get their outfits then back home.

The afternoon passed quickly as final preparations for their reception where completed and at two minuets to seven the first of the guests arrived.

"They're here" Abby said "you get the door, no, I will, oh Gibbs I don't know"
Gibbs wrapped his arms around her hugging her tight "you get the door I'll get the drinks"
"OK"

She turned and walked towards the door took a deep breath and opened it to reveal McGee, DiNozzo and Ziva.

"Hey Abby, you look stunning"
"Thank you Timmy"
"For once I have to agree with the probie you look amazing" said Tony.
Abby blushed "thank you"
"You going to tell us what this is all about yet?"
"Not yet, but if you're half the agents I think you are your going to figure it out" she said with a sly smile.

Gibbs walked out the kitchen in a suit and passed Abby her drink.
"Wow Gibbs you look…"
"Hot" Abby said finishing Tonys thought for him.
"Not the word I would have used but, um, yes, looking good boss. You going to court or something"
"Or something" Gibbs replied trying to hide the smile on his face.

After asking her friends what they wanted to drink Abby left the three agents standing in the living room and headed to the kitchen with Gibbs only a few seconds behind. Gibbs knew if he wasn't watching them then they were more likely to snoop.

"Hey probie come look at this picture"
"What is it Tony"
"That's the same dress Abby has on now" Tony noted.
"I suppose it could be"
"Is it me or does this look like wedding picture to you?"
"It can't be, can it?" McGee wondered
"Here you go" Abby said handing McGee and Tony there drinks.
"Abby, this picture…"
"Yes?" she smiled

KNOCK KNOCK

"hold that thought" she said before heading to the front door.
"Ducky. Jenny. I'm so glad you made it"
"We wouldn't have missed this" Jenny said smiling.
"You look beautiful, again, my dear"
Gibbs appeared in the door way "she certainly does"
"Flattery will get you everywhere" she smiled.
"I'm counting on it" he winked.
"Now Jethro none of that while you have company" Ducky scolded, although he couldn't help but smile.
Abby took Jenny by the hand and leading her through to the dinning room said "We have something for you"
"It was all your idea" Gibbs said.

Abby handed Jenny a beautiful bouquet of white flowers wrapped in back paper.

"They're beautiful, but why?"
"Because you didn't stop this" she said looking at Gibbs "because you were the best bridesmaid I could ever have. And you got me decorations yesterday"
"I told you probie" DiNozzo shouted.
Gibbs smiled and moved closer to Abby "I thought we were going to let them work it out?"
"Oopps" she said giggling.
"I do not understand" Ziva said "Bridesmaids are for weddings, yes?"
"Yes" smiled Abby.
Abby elbowed Gibbs genlty "What about Ducky?"
"Yes boss" he joked. He pulled a small box out of a side unit and handed it to Ducky"
"Know you didn't have to do that"
"Just take it"

Ducky opened it to find a beautifully crafted Sgain Dubah (Scottish kilt dagger) with the Mallard crest engraved on it.

"Were on Earth did you find this" he said amazed "I've wanted one for years"
"Thank Abby"

Tony was starting to get annoyed he had a really good idea why everyone was here tonight but he needed one of them to say it "did you two get married?"
"What does your gut say?" asked Gibbs.

Abby moved next to Gibbs and held his hand just for an extra clue.
Ducky stood next to Abby and Jenny next to Gibbs. Tony looked at the four people before him, then at the picture on the wall, they were standing in the same places. Everything fell in to place.

Meeting that girl in the café who knew Abby, seeing Gibbs and Abby have coffee near were he lived and not them, Abby being extra happy, Gibbs smiling more. It all made sense now.

"I guess congratulations are in order" Tony said
"Know I understand that tattoo" McGee said a little saddened at the fact that any hope he had of getting back with Abby was dashed.
"What tattoo?" asked Ziva
Abby held out her left hand and slid the ring she was wearing out the way, not quite taking it off.

On the top of her figure was a date, last Saturdays date in fact, Abby turned her hand over to reveal the mystery tattoo that McGee couldn't recognise.
"L J G" read Ziva.
McGee looked at Abby "I guess if you're happy, then I'm happy for you"
"Thank you Tim that means a lot to me" she said hugging him, before adding "can we have cake now"

Everyone laughed trust Abby to lighten the mood.

"Duck, can you give me a hand?"
"Certainly" Ducky replied following Gibbs into the kitchen

Kitchen

Gibbs sighed heavily.
"You sound relieved" said Ducky
Gibbs smiled "Guess I am. I really do love her Duck"
"I just hope so other wise you'd have me to answer to"
"I know and for that I am grateful, I never did say thank you for standing with me last week"
"It was my pleasure. Now were is this cake you don't want to keep your wife waiting"

Dinning room

"I guess you've known about this for a while then?" Tony asked The Director
"A little while, yes."
"What about rules #12?" Asked McGee, still not being completely accepting of the fact that his best friend had married his boss.
"Well, that is a long story." She began
"Rule #49 sometimes rules are meant to be broken" Gibbs said as he and Ducky exited the kitchen with there wedding cake.
"Wow, I do not think I have seen a cake quite like it" Ziva said.
"I know isn't it amazing" Abby said.

The two tier cake with plain white icing looked like any other cake until you got close enough to see the details. Along the outer edge of the bottom cake were iced images of a carpentry tools, a sniper rifle and NCIS badge while on the top tier an intricate black spider web was iced in black. Atop the cake was the most amazing cake topper anyone had seen. The groom was wearing the uniform of a Gunnery Sergeant of the US Marines while the bride was in biker boots, a mini skirt and a skull top.

Ducky had bought his camera and insisted on having a picture of the happy couple cutting the cake.

"I think this calls for champagne don't you?" Jenny said.
"I knew there was something I forgot" Abby said sounding all sad
"Good job I bought some then"
"See Jenny you really are the best bridesmaid ever"

Jenny popped out to her car and returned with two bottles of champagne "it's not exactly cold but it should be drinkable"

Gibbs poured a glass for each of his and Abbys guests before Ducky gave the first toast.

In a wonderful Scottish accent he said "May the best you've ever seen, Be the worst you'll ever see. May the mouse never leave your pantry, With a tear-drop in his eye. May you always keep healthy and hearty, Until you're old enough to die. May you always be just as happy, As we wish you now to be." He paused "to the Bride and Groom"
"The Bride and Groom" everyone said in unison.

She looked at Gibbs and smiled and when he smiled back at her all coherent thoughts were lost, how could she be so lucky to have such a wonderful man. She knew he had a past, she knew his secrets but that didn't stop her loving him. Her friends were all here to help her celebrate, ok so some were more pleased than other but McGee would come around. He only wanted her to be happy and she was, she really was.

A/N
Hope you liked my little story, sorry it has taken so long to finish.

I have used #49 as this rule as i dont think it has been used before, if i am wrong please tell me and i will think of another number.

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