Chapter Twenty-Six: Need You Now
Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
Jenny sighed as she looked through all the photos spread out of the floor. She was organizing her photo albums. Too many of the photos brought back too many painful memories, though. There were pictures of France, pictures of the team today, including Abby and Ducky. Every picture brought a memory, and many of those memories were too painful to bear.
Without even thinking, Jenny grabbed her cell from her pocket. She hit the 7 on her speed dial and was about to hit the talk button when her mind finally gained control again. What was she going to say to him? He probably didn't even think of her anymore. But she always thought of him.
It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
Jenny hit the end button, dropping the phone on the floor. It was 1:15 in the morning. He was probably sleeping under his boat again or something. Jenny was just sitting in her room alone. She need him, though. She needed him like never before. She picked up her phone again and dialed the 7 on her speed dial, hitting talk.
Another shot of whiskey, can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before
And I wonder If i ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time
Jethro looked at the empty bottle of bourbon in front of him. There was only a little left when he got home, and he'd just downed the rest of it. He walked up the stairs from his basement and into his kitchen, grabbing a bottle of whiskey instead. He started taking shots, staring at his front door. He couldn't help but remember the times when she would just waltz right in and make herself at home. How he wished for those times right now.
She didn't feel the same way as he felt about her. Or at least, he didn't think she did. She was always on his mind. Was he on hers? Probably doubtful. The only time she'd be thinking about him was when she was pissed at him for pissing off sister agencies, most likely. She was the one that left. She was the one that didn't love him anymore.
It's a quarter after one
I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Said I wouldn't call
But I've lost all control
And I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
It was 1:15 a.m. according to his clock on the microwave. She was probably sleeping, like the rest of the world was. He really needed her right now though. He needed her comfort, her presence. He just needed her.
Jethro got up and grabbed the phone sitting on the counter. He dialed her familiar number and was about to press talk when his cellphone started ringing in his pocket. He put down the house phone and grabbed his cell.
"Gibbs," he answered, not bothering to look at the caller ID. He probably should have, so he could've braced himself.
Yes I'd rather hurt than feel nothing at all
It's a quarter after one
I'm all alone and I need you now
"Jethro?" Jenny said nervously into the phone. He was awake?
"Jen, what are you calling for?" Jethro asked, his voice off slightly.
"Uh…" Jenny trailed off. She didn't know what to say. She should've thought this through before calling him.
"You want to come over?" Jethro asked abruptly.
"Yes," Jenny answered immediately. "I'll uh… be over in a few, I guess."
And I said I wouldn't call
But I'm a little drunk
And I need you now
Why had he invited her over? What had compelled him to ask her that when they were sitting in silence on the phone? The answer was plain and simple: he was drunk. Drunk off his ass. He would have a hell of a hangover the next day, but he didn't care. He would be with her.
He heard a knock on the door. He quickly got up and opened it, finding her standing there with her hair in a messy ponytail and wearing jeans and a casual tee.
"Hi," she said.
"Hi," Jethro replied, stepping aside to let her in. He closed the door behind her and they stood there in an awkward silence, avoiding each other's eyes.
"I… I don't really know why I called," she finally said, blushing a little.
"Just need a bit of company?" Jethro guessed.
She nodded her head. "Something like that, I guess."
Jethro nodded, and it lapsed into silence again.
Jenny broke it again. "I guess I just… I need you, Jethro." At his wide-eyed look, she said, "I know I said there would be no 'off the job' but I can't stand it anymore. I shouldn't have left you in Paris. I should've stayed with you and then we could've…. we could've… I guess what I'm trying to say, Jethro, is that I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?"
"Only if you stay with me," Jethro replied.
"What?"
"Jen, I need you right now, too. I can't stand it not having you with me. I love you, Jen."
"I love you, too, Jethro," she replied.
He tilted her chin up and kissed her. They were finally together.
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now
I just need you now
Oh, baby, I just need you now.
A/N: How cheesy. Thanks for all the reviews I got! I love them! Please review now! Please tell me what you'd like for a pairing for the next chapter. I'll let you fans decide.
Song - Need You Now by Lady Antebellum