John's POV
After Roy had come he took her to the hospital. Now Jessica and I sat waiting. She had bee acting strange these past two weeks but We didn't take notice of it like we should have. We sat in the waiting room before they nurse finally came out to get us.
"Is she alright?"
"Yes she's fine."
"What was wrong with her?"
"I'll let her tell you guys." With that the nurse led us to her room. As we walked in she was sitting up and getting her things together.
"Jennifer? What are you doing?"
"Going home..."
"You can't..."
"Doctors said I could if I take care of myself better."
"What do you mean by that?"
"I'm pregnant... I was caring for myself and only doing what I needed to for me so by doing that the baby was taking what I needed and I didn't get enough so my body was overwhelmed and I passed out..."
"Oh... How far along are you?"
"Three months..."
"Wait.. You said you did what you needed to to feed and supply you and you said the baby was using it. Wouldn't it only be using half since they're tiny..."
"Yes... But the thing is, it's not just a baby it's babies.. I'm having twins..." She mumbled looking down silently.
"Congrats dear.. It's gonna be okay.. We're here if you need any help at all." I said as I walked over hugging her. She smiled as she hugged me back.
"Thanks dad... Can we go home now?" I smile came across my face as I nodded taking her hand I walked her out to the car. The ride back to the house was silent and so were the next few days to come.
I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm OK
But that's not what gets me
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do
Gibbs' POV
I sat there starring out the window of the bullpen. That's what I've been doing the last few months. Kate was with Naomi, the team was down with Abby in her lab. Morrow stood along the catwalk.. It should be Jenny, but I had to screw it all up again. I always do. I loved her, she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.. Kate and I got along well, but it wasn't the same without Jenny. Nothing was the same without her. I sat there looking out the window as the rain came down, I let a few tears fall as memories came back. Quickly I wiped the tears and went back to work. That was the only thing that helped me forget but it didn't work much anymore.
We had tried tracking her phone but it didn't help.. I left message after message always going to voicemail. Her phone was usually off because we were never able to track it.. Seconds had turned into minutes, minutes had turned into hours, hours turned into days, days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months..
Two months it had been since she left and each day crushed me more. I had gotten an idea a few weeks ago and I put that idea into action I contacted my family in hopes of them knowing anything about it. I was sitting at my desk when the elevator dinged, looking up I quickly stood up seeing my father.
"Dad? What are you doing here?"
"I've got information you'd like to hear.."
"Unless it's about Jenny I don't wanna hear it.. "
"It is about Jennifer"
"Than say it already."
"I contacted your mom's side of the family.. I haven't talked to them in years... They said that Jenny's been living with John and Jessica for the past two months.. She went home, home to the place where she felt safe. "
"Thank you dad... I'm gonna go after her.."
"Leroy.. Is that a really good idea?"
"Dad... I let her go once I'm not gonna do it again. I love her and I always will. She's the one I wanna spend forever with.. I wanna marry her and I plan to do that one way or another.."
"Leroy... You told me that when she doesn't wanna be found she makes it so she can't she does it so she comes back on her own.. "
"Yeah but I'm not gonna let that be six or even eight years.. Dad I gotta bring her back to me. I love her."
"Than go... Than go after her and soon because theirs talk she might be leaving soon." With a nod I grabbed my things hugged my father and made my way to the elevator I stopped right before I stepped in.
"Hey dad?"
"Yes Leroy?"
"Could you watch Kate for me?"
"It'd be my pleasure to watch after my granddaughter. "
"Thank you." With that I took off and made my way to the car. I was gonna find Jenny, I was going to find her if that was the last thing I ever did. I wasn't letting her get away this time.
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say (to say)
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do
Jenny's Pov
I sat at the dinner table silently looking between my parents. A dog laid beside each of our feet just waiting for scrap food to fall to the floor. I finished and fed Jethro my scraps before looking towards my parents once again.
"Mom, dad.. I gotta talk to you.."
"About what dear?"
"I wanna thank you for offering to help with my children but I don't think I can accept it."
"What? Why not?"
"I'm gonna go home.. Back to my family.. I came out here to think and clear my head.. Jethro missed the first eight years of Kate's life because I was 'dead'.. I don't want him to miss these little ones as well. Plus I love him.. I think time away did us both really well but I think it's time to go back.."
"We respect that, but promise us you'll visit often?"
"I promise..."
"Well than we'll see you in three weeks."
"Three weeks?"
"Tell me you haven't forgotten?"
"Forgotten what mother?"
"The wedding..."
"No... I did forget.. I don't even have a dress." With that my mother got up and grabbed my arm.
"Your father can clean up here we're going wedding shopping now.."
"Alright lets go!" With a smile we were off. My mother had me in the car and at the dress shop in less than ten minutes. I tried on dress after dress until we both found one we liked. After the dress was in the back we went and ordered a cake and got the rest of the decorations we need. Finally we got home and I thanked my mother before going to get some rest.
After a few hours I came back out and hugged both parents thanking them for letting me stay. I got the dogs and my bags in the car before walking over to my parents.
"Could you both do me a favor?"
"Yes of course, what is it?"
"Hold onto my dress and other decorations. Bring them up for the wedding."
"Of course. Drive safe and we'll see you soon." With that I was out the door and on my way back home. I couldn't wait to get home and see my family. I had missed them dearly, leaving them gave me time to think and clear my head and it was worth it.. It was honestly worth it.
After about an hour or two of driving I pulled up outside the house. It was empty and I figured Gibbs was at work and Naomi had taken Kate to the park. I let the dogs in and took my things back upstairs. Leaving them there I went downstairs and back out to my care driving to the NCIS building. Walking inside I saw no one in the bullpen so I went up to talk with Marrow. After talking he agreed to give me my job back and would come fill in for me when I left on maternity leave and for my honeymoon if we choose to go. I than went down to the bullpen to see Tony, Ziva, McGee and Bishop there but no Gibbs. I went down and smiled at them than sat down in Gibbs' chair.
Gibbs' POV
I drove as fast as I could till I approached the familiar house. Pulling into the driveway I jumped out and ran over there ringing the doorbell. Finally the door opened and two shocked faces looked at me.
"Jethro... What are you doing here?" John asked as they looked towards me.
"I was told Jenny's here.."
"Jethro come in.." Jessica said opening the door more. I nodded and walked in, walking in I looked around and spotted the box of wedding supplies raising an eyebrow I continued to look around that was when I saw it I saw the dress. Slowly I walked over and ran my hand along the bag. I than turned and looked towards the two who stood in the doorway.
"Jen's not here is she?"
"No.. I'm sorry you just missed her.. She said she was going home.."
"Really?"
"Yeah.."
"Is this her dress?"
"Yes it is.. She asked us to bring it in three weeks."
"Does it fit? It looks two sizes to big."
"You should go home to her."
"There's something you aren't telling me isn't there?"
"It was nice seeing you Jethro." I sighed and walked out the door. I climbed back into my car and drove back home. After the hour drive I made my way back to the house. My father's car was out front and in the front yard was Kate, my father and the two dogs. I smiled watching them.
"Hey... "
"Daddy! Jethro & Kelly back!" Kate said running over and hugging me. I smiled and hugged her back as I looked over towards my father. He shook his head and mouthed the word sorry. I just nodded.
"How are you sweetie?"
"Good grandpa took me to the park and when we got home the doggies were back.. Ohh and guess what?"
"What?"
"There's a suitcase in your room."
"Kate I told you to stay out of your parents bedroom."
"Dad it's okay she's fine.."
"Daddy? is mommy back?"
"I don't know.."
"Okay.." With that she ran off to play with the dogs again as I walked over to my father we stood there watching Kate and talking.
"I opened the door after bring Kate home from the park and the dogs took off towards her. I made her go inside and eat something first and we've been out here ever since."
"How'd she know about the suitcase?"
"Must've went in there when she went to go to the bathroom a few minutes ago."
"You don't mind watching her a bit longer I have somewhere I wanna check for Jen."
"Of course I don't mind. Now go.." With that I nodded and made my up to the office.
I stepped out of the elevator and glanced towards Tony who had stood up. Once Ziva, Bishop and McGee realized I walked in they stood up as well. They were blocking my desk but I didn't take notice of that I nodded towards them as I made my way up the stairs heading towards the directors office. I stopped when a pair of emerald green eyes met mine. I quickly came back down the stairs and made my way over towards my desk. I stopped right in front of it and looked towards the figure who sat there. A small smile came across my face as she got up and hugged me. I hugged her back and held her close.
"Jethro.. I'm so sorry... I just needed time to clear my mind.."
"You're back now.. That's all that matters." With a nod she stepped back and looked towards me. The team all stared at her in shock just like I did. When they had come in she was already sitting there so they didn't notice anything different about her. As she pulled away from me all eyes went from her stomach towards me than back towards Jenny. I slowly reached forward and put my hand on her small bump of a stomach as I smiled.
"Jen? Something you wanting to tell me?"
"They're yours Jethro.."