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The next morning Ziva was up at 0500, like always. She began getting ready for her morning run to clear her mind. She looked over to the sleeping Abby in the other bed. She knew that Abby had been emotionally drained from all that has happened as had the others. She hoped that Jenny would get better and remember them all. She left a note for Abby knowing that if she didn't that Abby would worry. She walked out the door and left for the nearest park to run.
Abby groaned as her phone alarm went off at 0800 and she got out of bed. She went to the bathroom to shower and to do her daily morning rituals. She came out as she was putting her hair into high pigtails and spotted the note Ziva had left.
Abby,
I have gone for my morning run. I should be back soon. Don't worry.
Ziva
Abby smiled at Ziva's thoughtfulness and continued getting ready for the day ahead.
As she was pulling her boots on, Ziva came into the room. Her hair was tied back in a braid.
"Good morning Abby," said Ziva. Abby looked to Ziva and smiled.
"Morning Ziva. How was your run?" she asked. Ziva nodded and said, "It was good. It gave me some time to think about things."
Abby nodded and buckled her last bootstrap. Ziva headed to the bathroom.
"Abby, why don't you call and wake the guys and I will take a shower so that we can get back to the hospital," said Ziva.
Abby cocked her head at the unusual behavior of the assassin before her and nodded. She knew she should keep an eye on her. She pulled her cell out and called McGee.
"Hello," came the groggy reply. "Hi Timmy! It's time to get up!" Abby said. McGee rolled over and groaned. "Come on McGee! Out of bed! Wake Tony. As soon as Ziva is done in the shower we are leaving. Now, get a move on!" Abby commanded.
McGee groaned again over the phone. "Alright, Abs. We'll be ready," he replied, "Bye."
"Bye," Abby said and hung up. She began to hum to herself and gathered some things that she had in her bag. Photos that she always carried. She hoped that they would help Jenny.
McGee put his phone down after Abby had hung up. He rolled over and got out of bed. He went to Tony and shook him.
"Tony, get up. Abby and Ziva are getting ready to leave. Let's go," McGee said. Tony groaned and rolled over to bury his face into the pillow.
"Another 5 minutes probie," Tony moaned. McGee let out a chuckle. "No Tony, come on. If you're not up soon I'm gonna get Abby to come wake you or better yet, Ziva," he said with a grin.
Tony jumped out of bed quickly. "Alright, I'm up! No need to do anything drastic," Tony said. McGee chuckled at Tony and went into the bathroom to do his morning duties.
After McGee had finished Tony did his ritual and the guys were ready as Ziva and Abby knocked on their door.
"Good morning!" Abby said as she hugged the boys. "Ducky has already left in his rental and is at the hospital. He says Gibbs is awake, but Jenny is still asleep," Abby reported. Tony nodded and they got into the car to go to the hospital.
Gibbs was up at 0600. He got up and stretched then kissed Jenny on the forehead before he left for coffee. When he got back Ducky was there watching Jenny as she slept. He walked in quietly.
"Hey Duck. How's it going?" Gibbs asked quietly. Ducky turned to him and smiled.
"Good morning Jethro. Has she done well overnight?" he asked. Gibbs nodded and then he remembered the nightmare.
"She did have a nightmare about 0200 this morning. That normal?" he asked. Ducky nodded.
"She is still reeling from the trauma. The nightmare was probably some of the processing that she was doing. It's very common," Ducky said. Gibbs nodded.
"I hope today is a better day than yesterday was," Gibbs said. Ducky nodded in agreement. The two men chatted for a few hours before Abby called to tell them that they were on their way, and not too much longer had she hung up they all walked into the room. Abby gave each man a morning hug and walked to Jenny's bedside. She thought Jenny looked like an angel asleep. Gibbs walked up next to Abby and put an arm around her waist. Abby leaned on Gibbs.
"I brought some pictures to show. Maybe they will help with her memory," Abby said to him softly.
"Maybe. I hope so," he said.
"Oh, I almost forgot, I brought her something," Abby said as she dug into her satchel and produced a small stuffed lioness. "I thought she might like it," Abby said with a grin.
Gibbs smiled at the young one and nodded. She looked at him with a question in her eyes and he nodded. She leaned over and whispered into Jenny's ear.
Jenny stirred and opened her eyes.
She looked around the room and saw that everyone from yesterday was there: Gibbs, Ducky, Abby, McGee, Tony, and Ziva. She smiled at Abby when Abby handed her the stuffed lioness.
"I was thinking it might make you feel better," said Abby. Jenny smiled at her and accepted the gift. She looked at the lioness and decided to call it Nala after The Lion King character. Jenny held it to her and looked at the people around her, trying hard to remember them and to remember what has happened that she is missing. Suddenly there was a flash and she saw that she and Ziva were in Egypt, Cairo to be exact. She remembered Ziva saving her life and her returning to NCIS after Kate's death. She at least remembered Ziva now, but the others she was still fuzzy on.
"What is it, Jen?" he asked. Jenny looked to Gibbs and another flash hit her. It was one of them meeting in MTAC after she had been made Director of NCIS. Then another one of her meeting the others at random times. She closed her eyes. This was so much to take in.
"I remember some things. I remember Cairo," she said looking to Ziva and back to Gibbs, "I remember Kate and I remember becoming Director, but after that is a blur. I'm trying." Gibbs put a hand on hers and smiled.
"It's okay. You're doing good. It's gonna take time," Gibbs said. Jenny nodded and hugged Nala close. Gibbs was glad that she remembered everyone, except that she doesn't remember him telling her that he loves her. He told himself to be patient even though that wasn't one of his virtues. Everyone was glad that she remembered some things, but there were some things they hoped would stay forgotten and others that should be remembered. They stood by her and smiled down to the woman. Jenny felt the excitedness and the comfort that the others were sending her. She hoped to remember everything soon. Abby was bouncing.
"Oh, oh, I brought some pictures for Jenny to look at!" she said as she reached in and pulled out her scrapbook. She handed it to Jenny and Jenny opened it to the first photo. It was one that was taken in the bullpen of all of them. It was shortly after the case with Chip going crazy. She flipped the page and saw one of her and Gibbs where they were on the balcony talking during the case with Zach. She flipped through many of the photos. Some things she recognized and some she didn't. Abby would step in and tell her who was who and when and where it was taken. Jenny came across another photo of her and Gibbs. That was when the next flash happened. It was of Gibbs telling her that he still loved her, that he wanted to be with her and that he wanted to try again. She felt the tears fall down her cheeks. She looked to Gibbs.
"Jethro, I love you," she said with a smile, "I remember everything now." Gibbs kissed her and the others danced at the joyfulness they felt. It was the best news they could've ever received! Jenny remembered! The family was content now that everything was getting back to normal.
"So, when can I get out of here?" Jenny asked. They all laughed.
"Hopefully soon, Jen," said Gibbs with a smile. He never felt happier than he did now.
Ducky stepped up. "Oh, I spoke to the doctor this morning and I got some good news. The tumor is gone completely and Jennifer is expected to make a full recovery!" he said with a big grin. Abby squealed in delight and hugged McGee. Ziva smiled very widely and Tony let out a whoop. They were vibrating with emotion.
"Yay, Mommy and Daddy are together again and Mommy is gonna be healthy!" Abby exclaimed as she let go of McGee. Everyone laughed at her. Now, the hard part was over and the good parts were well on their way. Soon Jenny would be released, they could all go home, and things would go right back to normal. They couldn't wait!
A/N: I know it seems like the end, but it's not. I hope you liked it! Please leave a review! Abby hugs to everyone who does!
