I hope that the "reviewing readers" enjoy seeing themselves in the story. DS2010, you're Didi as requested. KrisShannon, Kris. Tinad77, Tina. BohoAngel, I'm calling you Eliza. Troubled-Angel-26, Angel. fiftyshadeswritergal, since your username has a tie in to "five", I hope Quinta will be okay? If anyone really hates their nickname I'll change it - just let me know! I'm Moonshine, in case that confused anyone! And again, thanks for all the feedback on this and other stories. I appreciate it very much. Now, let's go!
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Yay! Everyone is here! Let's all hold hands and bless the food.
Didi, could you pass me a plate? Kris, grab the napkins! They're blowing toward you! I think you just got hit in the nose by a napkin oragami assault rifle. Abby's folding skills are impressive. Tony's finding a way to pin the napkins down.
What do you all think of the decorations? Tim must have had a lot of work to do, assisting Abby with all these bunnies - there is one at each seat at the table. Wow! These work better than name tags. The grey one with blue eyes next to a coffee cup must be where Gibbs is to sit. Next to him is Abby's ... creative ... bunny that caused the art teacher to quit. Tim has one in front of a computer monitor made out of a recycled tissue box. Tony's has lipstick hearts all over it, and Ziva's brown bunny has sharp teeth that look like they are made out of plastic disposable knives. Ducky's has ... rabbit-sized scrubs? ... and Jimmy's have comically large glasses! Director Shepard's is bright red with a smile, and is on Gibbs' other side. Hmm, could there be some possible matchmaking? Wait, what did you point out, Eliza? Oh, you're right! Tony and Ziva seem to be VERY happy to be seated next to each other. Yikes! Maybe that is just so that they can continue play fighting - Ziva is trying to steal some chips from Tony's plate. He is NOT impressed!
Tina, glad that you could join us! Would you like a plate? Ziva and Abby certainly created some delicious treats. Would you like to try one of the director's cookies? Abby and Tony have already sneaked several - I think that means that they are pretty good! Ducky is scolding them with that kind manner of his, telling them to eat some fruits and vegetables first. Personally, I agree with their approach. If it's a party, why not nibble on the treats before the "meal" part?! Oh dear! I think he saw me eat that chocolate chip cookie. Maybe I'll just rush off and take some photos now.
Oops! Sorry I bumped into you, Quinta! You brought decorations? Those look beautiful. Abby's over there, in the contest of juggling broccoli with Tim and Tony. I'm going to go take a few pictures through the picnic. That way we'll be able to remember this day for a looooong time - although even without pictures, I'm pretty sure that will still happen!