Author's Notes: I want to start off by saying that when I posted the previous chapter, I had no idea about Cote leaving the show. I had heard rumors, but I just assumed that they were rumors and did not pay attention to them. Now, it looks like she really is leaving. Which is really, really sad and devastating to me.

I will be continuing this story. I'm going to put a tag on this story since it is now going to be AU (alternate universe).

Thank you to everyone for their continued support of this story. Ely101ncisfan: You're welcome. I'm glad that I posted that. Seems like that was what was needed. Prince-bishop: Yes, he is. I think that he feels like a new man. I can't believe it either. I wonder if maybe she will return for a guest appearance? Even Sasha Alexander (Kate) did. So maybe Tiva doesn't have to die? A girl can dream. Lol. Gingerstorm101: Yeah, probably not. Would be pretty hilarious if they did. TotalCowGirl: Thanks, I am glad that I made you laugh. Guest: Signed it! And you're welcome!

Oh, by the way, there is a petition to get Cote to stay. en-AU/petitions/cbs-television-studios-bring-cote- de-pablo-back-to-ncis

Please go to it! If we have enough signatures, she could change her mind!

Chapter Twenty-Six: Ohh Baby!

Jimmy Palmer was not himself today. He was very anxious. Every time that he heard his cell phone ring, Jimmy leapt a foot in the air before answering. But it was always a telemarketer. He kept pacing around autopsy, unable to focus on his work. After a while, Ducky was starting to get annoyed.

"Mister Palmer," Ducky said to him, watching the young man pace.

Jimmy was muttering to himself. He kept taking out his cell phone and looking at it. His eyes were panicky and he was twitching. Ducky shook his head and called after the young man again. When Jimmy did not answer him a second time, Ducky raised his voice.

"Mister Palmer, are you ignoring me?" questioned Ducky, in a loud, clear voice.

Jimmy seemed to just notice the doctor. He was staring at Ducky as though he were a new species.

"I know that today is a big day for you, mister Palmer, but could you please get back to work," Ducky pleaded with him.

"Sorry, Doctor Mallard," said Jimmy, apologetically.

"Oh, it is quite alright, my dear boy," said Ducky, smiling at Jimmy. "The birth of a child is nerve-wracking, but it is also very beautiful and special. I do not, unfortunately, have any children of my own, but I have heard that the birth of a child can change the parents drastically."

"Great, something else for me to be worried about," muttered Jimmy, anxiously glancing at his phone again.

"Well, who is to say that the change will be for the worst, Mister Palmer?" answered Ducky, frowning at his assistant.

"It is always a change for the worst with me," said Jimmy, looking gloomy. "Why should this time be any different?"

"Jimmy, I am sure that you are incorrect in that statement," declared Ducky. "You will be a great father. And Breena will be a wonderful mother."

It was Ducky calling him Jimmy that calmed him down the most. Usually, it was Mister Palmer. Rarely did Doctor Mallard call him Jimmy. That really got his attention.

"You really think so Ducky?" questioned Jimmy, looking directly at Ducky.

Ducky nodded and placed a hand on Jimmy's shoulder.

"Yes, I do."

Jimmy grinned at Ducky. It was very reassuring to hear those words from Ducky. Doctor Mallard was not just a colleague to him. The young assistant thought of Ducky as a friend.

Just then, Jimmy's phone rang. Plunging his hand into his pocket, Jimmy retrieved his cell phone. He answered it. Ducky could tell that it was Breena by the change in Jimmy's facial expression. Jimmy seemed to listen as Breena spoke. When he did answer her, Jimmy stuttered. Pretending not to watch, Ducky returned to his work. He did not want to make Jimmy more nervous than he already was. However, he did catch little snippets of the conversation.

"Twins, are you sure?" asked Jimmy, his voice faltering. Breena's response made Jimmy's eyes widen. "No, that's wonderful! I am a father of twins! Are they girls, boys, or one of each?"

Ducky chuckled in the background. One baby at once was one thing. Twins were quite another. The Palmers were going to have their hands full. That was a certainty.

When Jimmy hung up the phone, he let out a happy scream. Within seconds, Abby was down in autopsy. So was Gibbs, DiNozzo, Ziva, and McGee. All four looked wary. As soon as they saw Jimmy, their expressions softened.

"I am a father to twins!" shouted Jimmy, excitedly.

He hugged Abby, Ducky, DiNozzo, McGee, and Ziva. He faltered when it was Gibbs' turn. Gibbs, however, surprised him. Gibbs pulled Palmer into a one armed hug.

"Congratulations, Jimmy," Gibbs said to the autopsy assistant.

Jimmy beamed at Gibbs. "Thank you. Everyone!"

"So, are they girls or boys?" asked DiNozzo, grinning at his friend.

"Girls," answered Jimmy. "Their names are Imogene and Violet."

"Pretty," commented Abby. The others nodded in agreement. "So, when do we get to meet them?"

"After work, if you'd like," stated Jimmy. "I'm going to go straight to the hospital after I get off. I'm sure that Breena would love for all of you to visit her and the babies."

Everyone agreed to visit Breena, Violet, and Imogene at the hospital post work. When it was time to leave NCIS headquarters, it was a race to their cars. Each wanted to be the first one there. It was Palmer who arrived first. He made it to Breena's room before anyone else did. Breena smiled warmly at her husband. She then directed his attention to the two bundles of joy beside her.

Jimmy's heart raced as he looked at Imogene and Violet. Both were spitting images of Breena, but they had his nose and eyes. Jimmy gazed at the two babies. It was as though it would never be enough just to look at them briefly. So much love flooded his heart as he looked upon his children. A tear rolled down his cheek. Jimmy raised his sleeve to wipe it away.

"Can I hold them?" asked Jimmy, looking at his wife.

Breena nodded happily. She pressed a button on her bed. Instantly, a nurse entered the room. Jimmy was already holding Violet in one arm. The nurse helped him to hold Imogene in the other.

"There's a small group of people here to see you guys," stated the nurse, pleasantly. "Do you want them to come in? They aren't family, so it is really up to you."

"They are family," answered Breena, simply. "Please, let them in."

The nurse smiled with understanding and opened the door. She ushered in Gibbs and the rest of the team. The nurse then shut the door behind her. Everyone swarmed around Jimmy, who was holding the babies. They cooed over the precious little ones. Everyone had their turn of holding Imogene and Violet.

After turning Imogene over to McGee, Ziva walked over to Breena. She bent down and gave her friend a hug. When they broke the embrace, Ziva grinned at her friend.

"They are beautiful, Breena," she said.

"Thank you," responded Breena. "Maybe some day soon, you'll have some little ones of your own with Tony."

"Hopefully after the wedding," commented Ziva, quickly glancing at her fiance then back at Breena, blushing.

"Only a few weeks away," Breena reminded her. "How're you feeling, by the way? No pre-wedding jitters, I hope?"

"Nope, I am doing wonderful," replied Ziva. "I just cannot wait for it to be over. The wedding planner is driving me crazy with all of the details."

"I felt the same way before my wedding," stated Breena, making Ziva feel a little better. "The planner called me 24/7 a week before the wedding. I had to turn my phone on silent just to get some peace."

"I will murder mine if he does that to me," responded Ziva.

Breena chuckled. "I don't blame you."

At ten o' clock, the nurse kicked everyone except for Jimmy out of the room. After saying their goodbyes, they left the new parents alone. The team stopped at a bar. They ordered their drinks and toasted to the new babies. After a few hours, everyone went home. It had been a good night, but sleep was in order. They had to work the next day.

Congratulations to Breena and Jimmy. They're parents…to twins. Definitely going to be interesting to see how this plays out. Let me know what you think!