We've made it all the way to chapter 10! And now, after the situation with Mikel, Gibbs and Abby head home for some much needed R&R. After that, it's time for the final wedding preparations! Less than three days 'til the big day!

Enjoy!

Gibbs' hands framed Abby's face and smiled. "You were perfect, Abbs,"

"Thanks. You were too, Mikel was convinced I was coming for him," She said with a smile, and he kissed her.

"Maybe you should think of being an agent. That was a good plan,"

"Yeah right. That's just because I knew Mikel better than anyone here," Abby snorted, and Gibbs shook his head as he reached down and took one of her hands.

"Let's go home," He said, and she smiled, leaning her head on his shoulder.

"Sounds good to me,"

As they walked up the stairs, he whispered in her ear, "I need to get you out of those pajamas,"

"Oh really?" She said with raised eyebrows, and he laughed.

"Absolutely. I don't like all these guys staring at you,"

She laughed as they stepped in the elevator and then headed back home. When they walked through the front door, Gibbs glared at Mike. "What? All I did was tell her where you were going,"

"Yeah, and why,"

"Tell me she didn't help," Mike challenged, and Gibbs hesitated. "See? I helped you out, Probie, and you're not even thanking me,"

"Shut up, Mike," Gibbs muttered, taking Abby's hand and pulling her upstairs. True to his word, he had her out of her pajamas rather quickly.

Gibbs rolled out of bed first, and Abby grabbed his hand, saying sleepily, "I see what you mean about bad things happening whenever we wake up alone,"

"Finally," Gibbs muttered, sitting back down and kissing her. "So what do you suggest we do about that?"

"I'll wake you up if I have to leave, and you wake me up if you have to leave. It's clearly the only solution," She said with a smile, sitting up and loosely wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Deal," He said, kissing the tip of her nose. "Hungry?"

"Starving, but I promised Luke, Jess and Lee I'd meet them for lunch," She said, crawling out of bed and searching through the closet for something to wear.

"Mind if I tag along?" Gibbs said, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Not at all," Abby said warmly, turning her head and kissing his cheek before selecting one of her favorite black dresses. She changed, pulled her platform boots on and grabbed her parasol before facing Gibbs, who was wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

"Ready?" He asked, holding his arm out.

"Definitely," She replied, taking his arm and they walked downstairs.

"Have a nice nap?" Jack asked, winking at Gibbs. Abby blushed and Gibbs rolled his eyes, saying,

"We're going to lunch with Luka, Jess and Lee. Have fun entertaining yourselves,"

He steered Abby out of the house and she climbed into the car, shaking her head and saying, "I'm so embarrassed,"

"Why? He was just teasing, Abbs," Gibbs said as he started to back out of the driveway.

"Oh I know, but I thought I was quiet," She replied, and then added, "Go to the left, we're meeting at Prush's Diner,"

"All right," Gibbs said, heading to the left. "Well, sweetheart, it is our house, and we are engaged. He's just giving me a hard time, Abbs, my dad adores you,"

"I adore him too," Abby said with a smile, reaching over and taking his hand. "And I adore his son too," Gibbs smiled at her and squeezed her hand.

"My mom would've loved you,"

"I wish I could've met her," Abby said quietly, and Gibbs nodded slowly.

"Me too, Abbs, me too,"

They drove in silence for a while, and then Gibbs pulled into the diner's parking lot. She took his hand and they stepped inside, looking for Luka, Jess and Lee.

"Aunt Abby!" A little girl squealed, tottering over to them. Abby beamed and bent, swooping her in her arms.

"Hi Lee-Lee," Abby said happily, swinging the little girl around. She kissed Luka on the cheek and waved to Jess as they sat down at the table.

"Mr. Sciuto," Gibbs said respectfully, shaking Luka's hand.

"Please, it's Luka. I'm sorry it's taken so long to actually be introduced, but it was a little hectic the night at the airport,"

"Yes it was. Call me Jethro," Gibbs said, and then Jess stood up, giving him a hug.

"I'm glad to see Abby as happy as she is, it's been a long time since she's been happy," She whispered in Gibbs' ear, and Gibbs smiled.

"Me too," He replied, and then Abby took Gibbs' arm with her free hand, saying,

"This is Lee Sciuto. Lee, this is going to be your Uncle Jethro,"

"Uncle Jethro?" Lee questioned, and Gibbs smiled, taking the little girl from Abby.

"Yes, we're getting married and you're going to be the flower girl," Gibbs told her, and Lee squealed, saying,

"Yay!"

Everyone laughed as the waitress came to take their lunch orders. While their food was being cooked, Luka asked Abby about the girl he was escorting down the aisle at the wedding. "Her name is Kaytlin Mirada, she works in the FBI forensics lab and she's been one of my best friends since I moved here," Abby told him as she sipped her glass of water.

"Wasn't she the first one that found out about us?" Gibbs questioned, and Abby laughed, saying,

"Yes. She was also the first one to threaten your life if you hurt me,"

"Ah yes, she promised to kill me without leaving any evidence behind," Gibbs remembered, wincing. Abby chuckled and threaded her fingers through his.

"Oh don't worry, I'll protect you," She said with a laugh, and Gibbs just rolled his eyes as he squeezed her hand.

As they ate, Abby and Jess talked about the different wedding details, and while Luka and Gibbs tried to pay attention, they soon turned to each other and began discussing the latest baseball news. Luka glanced over at the two women talking, and decided they weren't listening to him.

"I just wanted to say in person how much I appreciated your phone call before you proposed to my sister," Luka said quietly, and Gibbs nodded.

"You're the only family she has left, besides her family on the team, and I thought it was right. I appreciate you acting like you didn't know anything about it when she called you and told you,"

"That was partly saving my own skin, because if she knew that I knew before she did, she'd probably kill me," Luka joked, and Gibbs chuckled.

"You're probably right there,"

After they finished eating, Gibbs and Abby hugged Luka and Jess goodbye, and then Abby swung Lee up into her arms. "I'll see you soon, all right Lee-Lee?"

"All right!" Lee exclaimed, and then reached out for Gibbs. She kissed his cheek and said,

"Bye-bye Uncle Jethro!"

"Bye Lee," Gibbs said quietly, kissing the top of Lee's head before handing her to Jessica. On the car ride home, Gibbs was quiet, and let Abby's chatter fill the silence in the car.

When they got home, Gibbs opened Abby's door for her and pulled her into his arms. "You were remembering Kelly weren't you?" She whispered, and Gibbs sighed.

"Yeah I was. Still am,"

"What's wrong with that?" Abby asked, drawing back and putting her hands on Gibbs' face.

"Nothing, it's just, I miss her," He murmured, and Abby held him close. "There're just those moments that I miss her so much,"

"I know, Jethro, and I wish I knew what to do or say," Abby whispered into his neck, and Gibbs drew back.

"Just being there has done more than you'll ever know. I love you," He said quietly, kissing her.

"Love you too," She said, and led him into the house where the four other occupants of the house were playing a board game. Amira and Mike were on one team, and Layla and Jack were on the other.

"Abby! Join my team!" Layla cried out, and Abby did so, and Gibbs sat down with Amira and Mike to play on their team.

"What're we playing?" Gibbs questioned, and Amira said happily,

"Charades!"

They played well into the evening, and then Abby got up to make dinner. Before she could get close to the kitchen, Layla intercepted her, saying, "Don't worry about dinner tonight,"

"Why?" Abby said suspiciously, and Layla smiled, saying,

"You'll see,"

"What are you…" Abby started to ask, and then Jenny, Ziva, Kaytlin and Jess sprang out from the kitchen, and Ziva and Kaytlin grabbed Abby's arms.

"We're kidnapping you," Kaytlin said happily, and Jenny said with a laugh,

"Time for your bachelorette party!"

"Oh no," Abby groaned, but she had a big smile on her face. Gibbs had gotten to his feet and Luka, Tony, McGee, Palmer and Ducky came from the kitchen as well.

"Come on, Jethro, you're coming with us," Ducky instructed, and Gibbs looked confused.

"It's your bachelor party!" Tony exclaimed, and Gibbs aimed a glare at them.

The end of chapter 10! And now the next chapter will have the bachelor and bachelorette parties for Gibbs and Abby! After that, we will be into the day before the day before the wedding, or two days before the wedding. Exciting, isn't it? Or maybe it's just me because I'm writing it, I don't know. I hope you like this story so far and thanks for reading!