Hi everyone! I'm really really sorry for not updating sooner but I just couldn't think of anything to write. I could say I lost my muse and all I needed was just another re-watch of seasons 3-5.
And now here it is another chapter which I hope you all like. And since I didn't update for so long
it is a little bit longer than the usual.

Previously:

"Jethro… We are all alive and okay… I'm sorry. I have to tell you something. I screwed up… In Europe I screwed up… I should've killed him. Yes… he's at the funeral and he was asking for my presence. Thank god I took Ann with me… She heard him and saw he was carrying a gun then pulled me away. When I saw him I knew I screwed up… No it's not okay Jethro. I didn't do my job and now I'm putting my family in danger… Okay. I'll call you later… bye."

Putting her phone back in her purse she grabbed my hand and squeezed it. "I'll keep you safe mom. I promise. I'll keep us all safe." I whispered to her.

Later that evening we were in the apartment with Ziva and Tony in front of it making sure everything was okay. Mom was sitting on the bed and staring somewhere in the distance. I was walking around the apartment, trying to think of how to comfort my mom since all my tries were unsuccessful so far. Everything I said to her, everything I promised her she would just say I have no idea how she screwed up. It really started to bother me not knowing what exactly was going on here. All I knew was that my mom screwed up somewhere in past and that her family was in danger now and dad is the only one apart from the man she was supposed to kill that knows the truth.

I was waiting for dad to rush through the door and hug us and tell us everything would be okay or at least call us and possibly fill me in with everything. Just then the phone started ringing and mom literally jumped towards it but I managed to stop her, saying that she should put the phone on speaker. She thought for a while than did so and answered the call. "Jethro!"

I let out a sigh of relief when hearing it was dad calling. I could hear mom sigh as well. I guess we were both afraid that someone else might be calling.

"Jen, are you okay?" He asked obviously worried about the whole situation.

"I'm… fine I guess."

"And how's Ann?"

"I'm doing as best as I can." I said, making him know I was listening to the conversation. "Although I can't do everything in my power since I have no idea what is really going on. And as my mom likes to repeat today I don't know how she screwed up and that I can't comfort her because of that. I'd really appreciate if at least someone on this earth would fill me in. I want to help. I want to keep you safe. But I can't unless I know who is threatening and what happened in Europe."

"Ann… calm down. You'll find out everything soon. But till the just be patient. Your mom is just trying to keep you safe." Dad answered me. With that I looked at mom and she gave me some kind of wanna-be reassuring smile. After a while of silence dad spoke up again "On the other hand I believe Ann's right, Jen. She's the only one that can truly keep you safe and if we want to keep you safe she has to know what happened and what is going on. The whole story with all the details. Even our relationship. Maybe even some things that I don't know yet. I'll be there tomorrow morning. Love you both and be safe." With that he hung up and I looked at my mom. She turned away from me what I understood as gathering the strength to tell me the whole story.

I felt bad for her already even then when I didn't know the whole thing yet. Seeing her all shaken up, teary and gathering the strength to revoke something that happened in the past and was clearly hard to put behind, something that hurt her, was breaking my heart. I've never seen her like that before. She seemed like she felt guilty for something she did or rather didn't do.

She sat down on the bed and motioned for me to sit down as well. So I did and sat across her so I could see her face and comfort her the very first minute she needed it.

"It was in Russia after the Paris. We were following some greatest gun dealers and were supposed to take them down as fast as we could." She started explaining what happened.

"Who do you mean by we?" I had to ask so I would understand and connect things.

"It was me, Jethro and William Decker at whose funeral we were at today. And when I was supposed to kill that guy he said I know your father Jenny. He called me after my real name and he said he knows my father who is dead since I was a teenager. When I told him that that's not possible he told me his real name. He's name is Miroslav Voronov and he said my father was a friend of his and if I'd let him live he'd tell me about my father and tell me what was he like. I just couldn't kill him, you know." Tears started falling down her cheeks and I hugged her tightly. After a minute of silence I asked her.

"You said your father died when you were a teenager. Why would Miroslav know more about him than you? You must remember something."

"If he'd live with us then yes I guess I would've known him better. But he left me and my sister alone after he broke up with my mom when I was around 5 or 6 years old and my sister was just born. When I was your age my mom died and a year after that so did my dad. So I have very few memories about him and they are mostly bad because all I remember is him fighting with my mom, threatening her and everything. But somehow I still loved him more than mom who actually took care about me until she passed away."

I hugged her even tighter upon seeing her so broken. She just revealed a part of her past to me, an important part which was probably hard to revoke and to talk about. "Mom I know how you feel. You saw authority in him, he was a hero to you because he was your dad. And believe me that father-daughter bond is strong. You saw him as a strong guy, someone you could seek comfort and safety in. He was someone you'd want to protect you and that's why you loved him that much. And I believe you must have some good memories about him otherwise you wouldn't remember him as a good person as well. He must've loved you very much." Brushing a few tears that rolled down my cheeks while she rested her head on my shoulder and smiled at me.

"He did love me and he always told me that and I bet he'd love you as well."

"As much as I love you." I kissed her on the cheek and wiped her tears away. Just as I was about to go ask Ziva and Tony how they are doing they came rushing in and smiling which was surprising to both me and mom. "Ziva, Tony? What's so funny?" I asked obviously surprised at their huge grins on their faces. Ziva just hugged me tightly while Tony spoke out.

"We've found Miroslav's lair. Gibbs has already gone there and you won't believe what happened!" With enthusiasm obvious in his voice he started talking and smiling. I gave mom a questioning look and she shook her head as she had no idea what was going on as well.

"And? What did happen?" Mom tried to find out.

"I'll let him tell you all the news." Tony told us and then he and Ziva left saying their goodbyes and to meet later. I stepped closer to mom and my heart was racing as I didn't know what exactly I was feeling at the moment. I was scared, excited and nervous at the same time. Not knowing what to expect was just making my heart pound harder until dad walked in with a smile on his face and immediately hugged both me and mom.

"Dad!" I hugged him back happy to have him here. Seeing his bloody shirt I was scared that he might be hurt "What happened? Are you hurt?"

"No. I'm not hurt. But Miroslav and his partners are. There were three of them here all looking for me and you Jen." He said looking at mom. She bowed her head down realizing what a danger she was in as well as her love. "And McGee traced them, found their lair and me and McGee went to take them down."

"All by yourself?" Mom asked.

"Nope. We had some backup from FBI and CIA. They all knew what was going on here since I had to let them know."

I chuckled and both of them looked at me. "What?! It's okay but as much as I know you I also know you hate cooperating with FBI and CIA."

He rolled his eyes at me than said "Everything for my girls."

"Your girls?" mom said looking at him curiously while I just smirked a little after hoping that it will happen what I thought it would since it was mom's birthday already, it was just a minute after midnight.

GENERAL P.O.V

Gibbs put his hands around Jenny's waist and brought her closer. He looked her deep in her beautiful emerald eyes which were glowing right now. She didn't bother to look at his eyes as well. She always loved to look at his cold blue eyes and if anytime it would be now that she would admit her feelings to him. His closeness, his scent and his beauty attracted her so much that she couldn't resist him anymore. After all he just said his girls and put his hands around her waist.

He leaned in closer so they were just inches apart. Just as she thought he'd kiss her, he did something she expected him the last thing to do, he spoke "Jen… I have enough of pretending who I am. I am not some bastard that'd do anything to make you and Ann feel bad. I know I upset you and pissed you off too many times but even if that was my intention, I always loved you and later regretted every single word I said. I loved you since the beginning and even if I denied it sometimes, I still did love you. I love you Jen and I want to show you how important a family is to me just if you'll let me."

Jenny had tears forming in her eyes which soon started to fall down her cheeks. She didn't bother to wipe them, instead she leaned in closer and their lips finally met. They exchanged one of the most passionate kisses they ever shared. When they were both in need of air they separated and smiled at each other. Looking at Ann they saw her squealing in delight and happiness. She just ran towards them and almost tackled them to the ground with a hug. Then she and Gibbs both said at the same time "Happy birthday!" And as Jenny came to realize that it was her birthday already she hugged the two of them even tighter. And as much as she thought she already got her gift, Ann surprised her with "And my gift to you is a trip to London which I'm planning since a week ago and I'd like us all three to go and live in my house there, or I could stay at my friends while in London and you two lovers get some alone time. Of course whenever and whatever you want. What do you say?"

Jen kissed her daughter on the top of her head and just couldn't stop crying. "I love you both so much. This is the best birthday gift ever."

They started packing their things to go back to Washington but what Gibbs and Jenny didn't know was that Ann already planned another trip for them which Abby helped her organize. They were going on a cruise and all the clothes they'd need were already packed and on that cruiser which was in LA harbor and Abby of course helped Ann with that. Everything just got around perfectly.

So what do you think about it? I hope you like it! Now REVIEW and of course you can add your ideas for next chapters, I'll try to include them as well.