Jackson was 26 and had a girlfriend named Jessica, they had been dating for the last two years. Paula was 20 and currently engaged to Anthony who was 20 as well. Anthony had gotten a younger sibling who was named Lisa, she was currently 18, she had been adopted when she was 10. Heather was currently 16 and also had gotten a younger sibling named Leroy who was 6, Abby had him on Jacksons 20st birthday.
Everyone had been happy the last few years, nothing else could compare to the joy that had been shared around the bullpen. I stood with Tony and Anthony in a store, usually I wouldn't have been there but because it was my daughter getting married I had to get a tuxedo as well. Jen had been lucky, Ziva had taken her and Paula to go get a wedding dress. Abby and Heather was meeting them up there while McGee got stuck watching little Leroy.
It only took an hour for all of us to get our tuxedos it had gone pretty quick and we were all glad about that. It was a good thing we were boys because the girls were always the ones picking out everything. They would be gone all day if possible but they would be home soon they always were. I decided after dropping Tony and Anthony off at home I would go visit a newly retired Ducky..
"Mom!" Came the voice of the 20 year old standing in front of me. I hadn't been feeling to well but I didn't let that stop me from the fun day I was having with my girls. Ziva and Abby were on either side of me Heather was beside Abby and Paula was in the other room trying on dresses. When she called my name I got up and made my way towards her going to help her.
"Mom I don't understand why we have to do this I wanna wear your dress."
"Paula we discussed this it won't fit I was pregnant when I wore that one you are not." She sighs
"I guess but this isn't fun"
"Might not be fun but trust me it'll be worth it. " she just nodded.
The day came all to quickly. I stood with my daughter smiling as I held her hand. As the music started I smiled as I walked her down the aisle. Looking out over the people I could see Jenny standing next to Ducky and Palmer, Kate stood behind them with her husband. On the other side stood a proud Ziva and Tony I smiled at them. Behind them was McGee, Abby and their two kids Heather and Leroy. As I walked Paula up to the front I kissed her cheek and hugged her before going and standing by Jen and Ducky. Our little girl was all grown up. I looked towards Jen who took my hand and smiled.
At the reception I looked towards Jen.
"Can you believe it?"
She shook her head "No I can't believe it. Paula Abigail Shepard Gibbs is no longer around its now Paula Abigail DiNozzo." She laughs as she looked towards me.
"Never thought I'd be handing my daughter off to a member of the DiNozzo family." This caused her to laugh as she looked towards me.
"Don't worry Jackson will keep your last name. It's my last name that does with me.." Jen said looking towards me.
"You left it a great legacy and your bloodline shall continue on for many more generations." She nodded as she looked towards her hands.
"To be honest Jethro I thought it was gonna die with me I never did think I'd be here today at my daughters wedding.. Who knows maybe it'll be our sons soon." I nodded as I offered her my hand.
"Let's go dance Jen" she nod as she took my hand. There we were in our own little world spinning around laughing and smiling.
After awhile we both pulled away and I moved letting Paula take my place as she danced with her father. Anthony was dancing with Ziva and I couldn't help but smile watching them. Just than Tony walked over as he offered his hand.
"Everyone else is dancing would you like to dance Jenny?" I nodded as I took his hand smiling.
"Your daughter is an amazing young lady Jenny, I'm proud to call her my daughter in law, Anthony's got some pretty great in laws as well." I smiled as I looked towards him
"Well Paula has some pretty great in laws as well. Usually it would be like gaining a son but to be honest Anthony's always been like a son to me." I said smiling as we danced. I could see Gibbs and Ziva starting out if the corner of my eye I just shook my head as I continued to dance. As the song finished I thanked tony before going back and sitting down at my table. I was sitting there watching everyone I wasn't feeling to well again so I politely excused myself. I saw the worried glances from my family as I left I just shrugged them off as I went on my way. I had come back awhile later as I sat down. I watched as my family walked over.
"You okay mom?" Jackson asked and I nodded.
"I'm fine go enjoy your night."with that I watched as they enjoyed there night.
It had happened so quickly, Jackson asked Jessica to marry him and she said yes. So here we were again standing in a church watching as another member of the family went on their way. Unlike Paula's wedding I started out standing by Jenny and Ducky. She had said she was fine a few months against Paula's wedding but everyday she seemed to get a little worse. She was hiding something but I didn't wanna push her at least not right at this moment.
At the reception Jessica and Jackson walked over smiles across their faces.
"Mom, dad we've got some great news." Jackson said as he and Jessica stood in front of us.
"What is it?" Jenny asked as she looked between the two of them.
"Well you guys are going to be grandparents." Jessica said with a smile I watched as Jenny got up and hugged her, she than went over and hugged Jackson as well. I than went and hugged them both.
"I'm happy for both of you." I said smiling. They than continued on their way I didn't even ask Jen I took her hand as I pulled her out onto the dance floor pulling her close.
I'll never settle down,
That's what I always thought
Yeah, I was that kind of man,
just ask anyone
I don't dance, But here I am
Spinning you around and around in circles
It Ain't my style, but I don't care
I'd do anything with you anywhere
Yes, you got me in the palm of your hand
Cause, I don't dance
Laying my head on his shoulder I smiled as I danced with him he held me close as we remained in each others arms. My family had grown up they were moving on with their lives this was where I wanted to be with the man I loved watching my family grow up in front of me now that had all happened and I wouldn't change it for the world. I smiled as we continued to dance to the song.
Love's never come my way,
I've never been this far
Cause you took these two left feet
And waltzed away with my heart
No, I don't dance, but here I am
Spinning you around and around in circles
It ain't my style, but I don't care
I'd do anything with you anywhere
Yes, you got me in the palm of your hand, girl
Cause, I don't dance
Ohhh
I don't dance
Ooh
I watched as Jen laid her head on my shoulders, this was the best thing I could imagine the woman I loved more than anything was safely in my arms, we watched our family grow together. We had overcome obstacle after obstacle making it through together. Nothing could change that and I was going to make sure she was the one I spent the rest of my life with. As I held her closed I allowed my eyes to scan the room. Tony and Ziva were dancing together they looked towards Paula and Anthony who were also dancing together. Lisa was sitting at one of the tables on her phone typical 18 year old. McGee and Abby were dancing together as they watched 16 year old Heather dance with her 6 year old brother Leroy. It brought a smile to all our faces as we watched.
I don't dance, but here I am
Spinning you around and around in circles
It ain't my style, but I don't care
I'd do anything with you anywhere
I don't dance, but here I am
Spinning you around and around in circles
It ain't my style, but I don't care
I'd do anything with you anywhere
Yeah, you got me in the palm of your hand, girl
Cause, I don't dance
Oh,
No..
Oooh...
As the song slowly came to an end no one dared to move in fear of disrupting the peace. I held Jen close not ready to let her go. I hold almost lost her multiple times, I wasn't about to lose her again. I watched as Ziva and Tony slowly made their way to sit down. Ducky could be seen sitting where Jenny had left him he smiled watching us all. Jimmy and Breena were at one of the back tables, Lisa could still be seen on her phone. Heather had taken Leroy back to the table and sat there watching him stuff his face with food. Abby and McGee had also wandered back to the table the only ones who remained other than me and Jen were Paula and Anthony, and Jackson and Jessica. I smiled as I watched them.
After the reception I had said goodbye to everyone as I took Jen home. She was sitting in the study reading through some paperwork as I walked over towards her.
"Paperwork already?" she nodded not glancing up towards me. "Jen don't you think it's a little late for paperwork? We've been gone all day I think you should join me upstairs, you really do need some sleep.
"Jethro I'm fine I promise." She sure was stubborn some evenings. Carefully I walked over and took the papers away from her as I turned the chair to face me.
"Come on.. It's late..." She sighed as she nodded. I took her hand as I carefully made my way upstairs with her. We laid in the bed together I held her close as she snuggled into my side, we were laying in silence for so long that I thought she had fallen asleep. It wasn't until her soft voice rang out throughout the room that I realized she was still awake.
"Jethro?" Came the soft voice from beside me.
"Yes Jen?"
"Can you believe it?"
"Believe what exactly?"
"All this.. Our children are all grown up and married.. Our oldest and his wife are currently expecting their first child. Our baby girl is married to a DiNozzo... Speaking of DiNozzo can you believe Lisa is already 18 it seems like just yesterday Ziva and Tony adopted her."
"don't forget about Abby and McGee.. Heather is already 16, little Leroy isn't very little anymore he's already 6.. Than you can't forget Jimmy and Breena and their little Victoria.."
"Don't forget Ducky is retired.. I always thought he'd never retire he'd be one to continue with the job till he died.. Well I always thought I would be too."
"What do you mean by that Jen?"
"I'm thinking about retiring Jethro.. I've almost lost my life multiple times maybe it's time to take things slowly. Maybe retiring is the best thing for me." I just nodded as I watched her.
"Well if you retire Jen than so will I."
"Wow never once did I think the famous Leroy Jethro Gibbs would retire."
"Welcome To The Future Jen.."