Title: Secrets

Summary: After Emily comes back from the dead, the director of NCIS Leon Vance, calls JJ and asks if they can help on a case not knowing that there was a connection between one of his agents and a member from the BAU,.

Background: Gibbs was married to Shannon, and they had a daughter Kelly. Three years after they died Gibbs met Ambassador Elizabeth Prentiss who was currently working in D.C. They fell in love and had Emily and they are still married, but have a long distance relationship which works for both of them. And the rest you'll find out in the story!

Italics is Russian (which in my story Emily and Gibbs know)

Underline is ASL

CHAPTER 21: Catching Up and Saying Goodbye

Washington D.C.—NCIS: Bullpen 12:40 pm

Emily sighed resting her head on G's shoulder.

"Well I am glad that is all over" she said.

"Wanna grab some lunch Em? I think you owe me an explanation"

"Dad I'll be back in a bit"

"Okay have fun Sweetie" G said kissing her forehead before heading up the stairs to tell the director that it was over.

Once the pair got to a café a little way away from the Navy Yard and ordered drinks did G finally speak up.

"So wanna tell me what's going on?" he asked

"Basically, I went on a mission for Interpol, and infiltrated a gun running business. But the leader, Ian had a son named Declan, so when Ian was arrested my cover Lauren supposedly died in a car crash and then I faked Declan's death so he wouldn't be used in the interrogation of his father. And Declan moved here to the states with me and is raised by one of my friends as his own. Although now that I am back he may come and live with me, I haven't worked out the logistics yet."

"So, you stole Declan from his father?"

"I know it may sound bad but Ian wanted Declan to be a gun runner like him and I couldn't stand by and watch that happen. When Ian escaped like seven, maybe eight months ago Ian escaped found out I was still alive and came after me. He threatened the team so I tried to take him out alone when he stabbed me. Then Hotch and JJ, faked my death because Ian was still out there, and just like last week we finally caught him and I was able to come back."

"That's one hell of a story Em"

"I know. And I'm sorry"

"I thought saying sorry was a sign of weakness?"

"Not between us" Emily said smiling at him. "Thanks for coming out here G"

"Oh, come on Em, you're like my sister I would do anything for you."

"Thanks, all the same."

"Ready to head back?"

"Yeah, I guess, I have to fill out a report, and I'm sure my team is dying to get home"

"Speaking of going home. I talked to Hetty I'm supposed to go to the airport from here. She wants me back."

"I guess this is goodbye then?" Emily said sadly.

"Goodbye for now. Come down and visit me sometime? Some sun may do you some good"

"I will. Thanks again G" Emily said standing up and giving him a hug.

"I'll see you soon" G said, throwing some money on the table and then walking to the corner and waved a taxi down.

"Bye" Emily said one last time as he climbed into the taxi and it drove off.

Washington D.C.—NCIS: Bullpen 2:00 pm

"Emily, are you sure you don't want some time off?" Hotch asked looking at her and then at Gibbs who had an arm wrapped around her waist. Emily looked up at her dad and then back at Hotch.

"No, it's okay. We've had some time to catch up. And Strauss told me when she hired me back on that our team is getting Christmas off. So, I can come and see him again in like 2 months."

"Okay if you're sure."

"I'm sure" Emily said

"Alright then we're getting ready to head back are you coming with us?" Hotch asked grabbing his briefcase and walking to the elevator. Everyone followed him except Emily.

"I'll meet you at the parking lot in a minute." She said and then turned back to her father.

Washington D.C.—Parking Lot 3:50 pm

"Morgan, can I talk to you for a sec?" Gibbs asked looking at the younger man while his team plus Ducky, Jimmy and Abby were chatting away before the BAU left.

"Sure" Morgan said walking with Gibbs a bit away from the group.

"Two things, First, G has and always will be a brother to her. They have been close since a young age and they confide in each other. Second if you hurt her I will hurt you. Understand?"

"Yes, very much so." Morgan said slightly worried about what Emily's Marine Sniper father might do to him.

"Good." Gibbs said walking back to the group and pulling Rossi to the side.

"I'm not one for big thank you's. But thank you for looking out for my daughter during the Matthew case. It's always been hard on us since no one could know and I know she thinks of you as another father figure when I'm not around."

"I would never take your place, but I do care about your daughter as if she is my own sometimes."

"Thank you" Gibbs said holding out his hand.

"Dad are you talking about me?" Emily asked

"Of course, not" said Gibbs smiling

"Mmmhm…." Emily said before turning to Rossi. "I hope he hasn't said something too fatherly"

"Nothing to worry about Bella" Rossi said patting her cheek. He smiled and the trio turned and walked back to where the two teams were.

"It's time" Hotch said looking at his watch.

"Aww man! OKAY Bye you guys it was great seeing you again, nice to meet you Emily! I really enjoyed your visit… even if you did get blown up and stuff… I mean that was horrible but now we know about you Emily PRENTISS-GIBBS!" Abby said emphasizing the last name.

Emily laughed at the energized scientist.

"I had heard so much about all of you from my dad and I am so glad that I was finally able to meet you all, and even though dad and I aren't still advertising our relationship, it is good that his NCIS family, and my BAU family know the truth now" said Emily.

"Bye everyone" JJ said, walking down the line of NCIS members giving each of them a quick hug before getting in their vehicles. The rest of the BAU followed and then Emily hugged each of her dad's team members before standing in front of her dad.

Sensing the need for privacy, Gibbs teams walked over to their car and let the two converse.

"Come home soon okay?"

"Of course, Dad, I'm so sorry again about this whole ordeal"

"Hey, it's not your fault hon"

"Can we go to Jackson's for Christmas?" Emily asked looking hopeful

"I'm sure he'll love that" Gibbs said smiling.

"Bye daddy"

"Bye Emily, keep in touch this time okay?" Gibbs asked holding out his arms.

Emily stepped closer and gave him a long hug.

"Of course, dad, I love you" Emily said kissing him on the cheek.

"Love you too" Gibbs said before turning and walking to his car. He turned and looked back just as Emily was getting in a car with Morgan and JJ.

All in all, everything was right again. Emily was alive, and in his life, and his team knew about her. No more hiding his daughter from his team and Gibbs couldn't be happier.