Hey! Here's chapter 25. It's kinda slow but more action next chapter. I promise! Please read AND review.
Abby and Jesse landed in DC Late that night and were met at the airport by Gibbs. He would be taking them home as he was the only one who would be up so late with nothing going on and didn't have to stay home with sleeping saw him waiting before he noticed them. She called out,
"Gibbs! Gibbs! Gibbs!" Before running towards him. He gave her a sad smile and hugged her, before shaking Jesse's hand. Abby noticed the sadness in his smile as he said,
"Good to see ya two back. How was the trip?" Abby smiled and said,
"It was great,Gibbs. Jesse and I had a super time and we got to help out at an orphanage."
"Yeah. That's my girl. always finding people to help and looking for ways to help those people. I wouldn't have her any other way. But she's right. It was a really fun trip."
"Yeah, I saw the pictures you sent. Ana sounds like a great kid. The places you went looked interesting,too."
"We brought you back something,Gibbs. For everyone.", Abby replied, then she couldn't take it anymore and added,
"Something's wrong. I noticed it when we came in. What is it?" Gibbs sighed and pulled Abby close as he looked sadly at Jesse. Then he pulled back slightly and said,
"I'm so sorry,Abs. Reeves called me earlier. Your phones were off. He got a call from the county home this afternoon." Abby's eyes filled as she realized what Gibbs was about to say. but she stayed silent and let him say it out loud.
" Reeves called me this afternoon, when you two were unreachable on the plane,Bertha died this morning. Reeves helped some of the men of the church get the coffin to the funeral home. The viewing is tomorrow." Abby leaned back into her husband and let the tears fall as Jesse asked,
"Did Reeves find out when the funeral is?" Gibbs replied softly,
the day after tomorrow at Two PM." Abby looked up and wiped her eyes.
"At least we got back in time for me to attend the viewing and the funeral.", she said softly.
"Come on, Angel. Let's go get our bags. It's late and we need to get home.",Jesse said. Abby nodded, and the three headed to the baggage claim. Gibbs then drove them home and helped the couple get their things into the house. He kissed Abby on the cheek before leaving and said to Jesse,
"Take care of our girl."
"That's a given, Sir.", said Jesse, cuddling his wife close. Abby and Jesse waved goodby to Gibbs and then headed off to bed. The next day being Sunday, Abby and Jesse didn't have to work, so they slept in. Later in the afternoon, they called Tony and Ziva who said it was a good time to stop by. The newly-weds grabbed the presents and headed over to The DiNozzo/David place. They were both greeted with hugs from the entire family.
"We missed you, Auntie Abs and Uncle Jesse!", said AJ. Tali agreed.
"We really did missed you guys. All of us did.", Tony said.
"Well, We brought you guys something from Romania. Abby reached in the bag and handed the jumping jacks to each of the girls and the stuffed ball to Little Timmy. The kids were thrilled with the presents and after giving big hugs to their Godmother and uncle as a thankyou, they all ran off to play with their new things. Abby then handed Ziva the scarf and Jesse handed Tony his hoodie.
"Aww. You guys didn't have to bring us anything. This hoodie's totally awesome though.", Tony said. Ziva nodded and added,
"This is the prettiest scarf I have ever seen. Thankyou both so much." Abby hugged both her friends and said,
"We wanted to share our trip in a way with our family."
"So tell us about the trip.", Tony requested. Abby and Jesse smiled and told them about all the sights they'd seen and the hotel room and then told them all about Ana. Showing Tony and Ziva the picture of her and Ana together, she said softly,
"Ana needs a home. Jesse and I are talking about the possibility of Foreign adoption. If not Ana like I want,then another child who really needs a home and doesn't have the same opertunities as kids in America do.
"I think that it an excelent idea Abby. You and Jesse will make wonderful parents for any child.",Ziva assured her friend. Then the topic moved over to Ziva and Tony's wedding.
"The date has been set for January first. We want to start the new year off as a family in every sense of the word."
"That's so awesome you guys!", Abby said.
"Abby, it will be a very small wedding with just our family and closest friends. I am only going to have one bridesmaid. I would like you to be my Matron of Honor. McGee is going to be Tony's best man."
"I'd be honored ,Ziva.", Abby said, hugging her friend tightly.
"We've decided that Gibbs will give her away and Schmeil will perform the ceremony. Reeves and Kasie are going to sing Up where we Belong. Autopsy gremlin will do a reading and Ducky is hosting. The whole family will be involved one way or another. Either in the wedding or behind the scenes.", Tony explained.
"I can't wait to plan your shower and bachelorette party,Ziva!" Abby said. Ziva's eyes widened and she said,
"I do not need a shower or bachelorette party,Abby."
"Nonsense,Ziva. It's your big day. You need to celebrate. Don't worry. I won't go crazy. I promise. Breena and Bishop can help." Ziva sighed with releif and said.
"Alright then. Thankyou,Abby."
"I wonder what plans McGee has for my Bachelor Party. Should be…Interesting.", Tony said. Abby, Ziva, and Jesse chuckled. It was soon time for the kids naps, so Abby and Jesse left. They stopped off at Gibbs' and Ducky's on the way to the Funeral Palor to give them their presents. After viewing the body, they headed to visit the rest of their family and deliver the presents. Carol would get her wooden mug at work the next day but they didn't know when they'd see the others again. They stopped by Reeves' place first and gave him his hat. Ellie was hanging out with him that day, so they were able to give her the necklace. Sloane wasn't home, so they put her present in her mail box. They headed after that to Kasie's appartment. She absolutely loved her travle cup. McGee's was the next stop. McGee and Delilah both loved the presents and the twins were mesmorized with the stuffed animals. When they got to Jimmy and Breena's Tori was excited to see them and even more excited when she was given the Jumping Jack picked out for her..
"Abby, this scarf is gorgeous!", Breena said before thanking her friend and giving her a hug. Jimmy was equally thrilled with the hat. The final stop was Torres's place he was just heading out on a date but was glad to see his friends. He was really happy with his ball cap. The next day, On the way to work, Abby and Jesse stopped by the animal shelter to see Kyle and give him his tee-shirt. Abby told him about her and Jesse's plans to adopt and he said he supported them one hundred percent. Abby was really happy to see Carol right when she got to work. Carol also liked the mug and immediately poured her drink into it. She was anxious to get every detail of the honeymoon that Abby and Jesse were willing to share. Abby took a late lunch with Jesse to attend Bertha's funeral. She was touched to discover that McGee,Palmer, Ducky, and Reeves were all there to support her. No one else had been able to get off, but Gibbs had sent flowers and a message with Reeves for Abby, telling her he was their if she wanted to come and talk later. The service was beautiful and afterwards, Reeves and the others all came up to hug Abby. Abby was glad she had to go back to work after the funeral. It helped to have something to keep her busy.
Over the next few months Tony and Ziva were preparing for their big day. Soon it was time for dress shopping. Abby came over one saturday and She, Ziva, and the girls headed downtown to the bridal shop. Ziva hoped she'd be able to find just the right dress.
Well, there's the end of the chapter. The dress shopping and stuff will happen on Wednesday. Remember ALL reviews are MUCH appreciate! Please don't forget! Catch ya later!