Jenny and Gibbs had told Abby that they had an announcement to share with everyone and that they were planning a little get together at one of the many bars in the area. When Abby heard what bar it was, it remind her of one of the last times she was there…back when Agent Lee was still alive and Lee was secretly dating Palmer. After that, Abby rearranged things in her schedule and flew out from London to DC for the announcement, on the flight over she sat near Tali and Jaxson. Abby told them what was going on with her in London and told them the announcement from Jenny and Gibbs. Tali had a pretty good idea what the announcement was, but then again like Gibbs, Tali had a supernatural connection.
"You know what the announcement is, don't you?" Abby questioned.
"I have an idea of what it is."
"Well what is it?"
"Tali, I wouldn't say anything. Let Jenny and Jethro share their news."
Abby pouted.
"Sorry Abs, Jaxs is right, it's not my news to share.
Following that, the trio hunkered down for the remainder of the transatlantic flight. Once landing in DC, Tali and Jaxson would be jumping on a connecting flight back home while Abby would make her way to Jenny and Gibbs' house.
Hours later, everyone was at the bar waiting for Jenny and Gibbs to join them. Everyone was thrilled to Abby since it had been a while since they last saw her in person and face time calls just weren't the same some times. Drinks were in hand for everyone as everyone but Jack tried to figure out what the announcement was. Jack couldn't help but smile as she listened to the various theories about the announcement.
You guys have the kids squirming over this, they are desperately trying to figure what you have to tell them.
Out of the corner of his eye, Gibbs saw Jenny smile.
"What's so funny, Jen?"
"Jack just text me…" Jenny said.
"Okay, what did she say?"
"She said that everyone is trying to figure out what we have to tell them."
Gibbs laughed.
"Jack already knows." Jenny said as if she had read Gibbs' mind.
"Of course she does."
It wasn't long after that they were pulling into a parking space at the bar.
We just pulled in.
Jack read the message quickly.
Okay, you'll be able to see us when you walk in. And maybe you should hide that ring until you two announce the engagement…
Jenny laughed as she took a quick picture of her ring-less hand and sent it to Jack with the caption that read Way ahead of you, Jack.
Gibbs and Jenny then walked into the bar. Just as Jack said, it was quite easy to find the others in the sea of DC suits and bar staff. Greetings were exchanged and Gibbs gave Abby a kiss on her head like he always did.
"She'll always be the favorite." Ziva quipped.
"Really? You're going there again." Tony said.
"If the hat fits."
"If the shoe fits, Ziva, if the shoe fits." McGee corrected.
Jenny and Gibbs got their drinks of choice from one of the bartenders.
"So what's this announcement that I flew over three thousand miles to hear?" Abby questioned impatiently as she nursed her beer.
By this point, Jenny had replaced her engagement ring to it's rightful place on her hand as Jack watched the team for their reaction.
"This is what you flew over three thousand miles for, Abby…" Jenny said as she held up her hand to show the group the ring.
Within seconds, Jenny and Gibbs were enveloped in hugs and handshakes.
