Authors Note
Hi Guys
Trigger warning - for mentions of suicide attempts and self-harm
Thanks to Bee-327 and DS2010 for reviewing every chapter
Laura
Jenny and Jethro's bedroom
Jenny was lay curled up in Jethro's arms, he could tell that she was upset that two of her biggest secrets had been revealed, he ran his hand up and down her arm, and said "Jen, sweetheart I know you're not happy about everyone knowing about your self-harm and suicide attempt, but I promise you no one will think any less of you, especially the ones that really matter",
She curled into him more and said: "I know, but what if he is right, what sort of example am I setting Kelly?"
Jethro held her tighter and said, "He isn't right, you are and have shown her that no matter what happens, there is a way out and you had the strength and courage to fight these battles, this was why I painted the ceiling like I did to remind you of your worth and the quote".
Jenny was feeling a bit better and said "Thank you, I love you, Secnav has said it's up to us how we reveal our marriage how would you like to do it",
Jethro replied "I love you too and the president's ball is next weekend, how about we reveal it at the end of it",
Jenny thought for a few minutes and said " yes I think that will work, I will tell Secnav Monday, we need to get Kelly's stuff soon as she goes back to school Tuesday",
Jethro said "we can get it tomorrow and spend the day as a family, but we need to sleep first, so relax and sleep, as you need it goodnight, I love you",
Jenny replied, "goodnight I love you too".
They all slept in till around 08:30, where they all went down for breakfast, Naomi was in the kitchen, cooking her spotted Jenny and said: "Jenny I am sorry about last night, how are you feeling today?"
Jenny smiled and said "it wasn't your fault and I'm ok, thank you, Naomi"
Naomi smiled at her and started serving up, they all eat quietly, when they were finished,
Jenny said "we are taking Kelly to get her school stuff and spending the day together Jack feel free to come and go as you please"
They all went to get washed and dressed for the day in the car to the shopping centre, Jenny and Kelly sat in the back,
Jenny said "Kel I really am sorry for not being around and leaving you both, it's one of my biggest regrets even more so now it was for nothing, but I didn't want you both getting hurt"
Kelly said "it's ok mom, you did what you needed to do there is nothing to be sorry about, I am just glad you're here now"
Jethro said " you and me both Kelly"
Jenny replied "and me"
They spent the next two hours getting all Kelly needed for school, they then decided to go to cheapskate bay beach for the afternoon and spent the afternoon there, just enjoying being together as a family, they arrived home late that night, Jethro carried Kelly up to bed and Jenny changed her and they both tucked her in as she was already asleep, they both went to bed themselves.
Sunday they spent the whole day with Naomi and Jackson when Jenny turned to Naomi and said "I know I was a pain when I was younger but I want to thank you for being there for me then and now, you have been like a mom to me and I can't thank you enough"
Naomi had tears in her eyes and said "Jenny you weren't a pain and I will always be there for you, as I see you as a daughter, as I have always looked after you, thank you"
They both shared a hug, and they all spent the evening together.
Monday morning they all got up, Jenny and Jethro had work, they just needed to decide what to do with Kelly when Jackson said "how about I have her and spend, the day with her before I go back"
Jenny said "are you sure Jack"
Jackson replied "Kelly is my granddaughter,
Jenny and Jethro left for work, when they got closer to the navy yard, Jethro could tell Jenny was getting nervous, he held her hand in support she smiled at him, when they got there Jenny said "will you come down and see Ducky with me, he is the one I think I need to speak to first"
Jethro replied with "of course",
With this they went down to the autopsy, when they got there Ducky was doing paperwork, hearing the doors open he looked up and said "Jethro, Jennifer good morning and to what do I owe the pleasure"
Jenny replied "I think I need to explain everything to you"
Ducky went to protest but Jenny said "please Ducky, I see you like a father I need to explain everything" when he nodded, she explained it all she had tear's down her face and Jethro pulled her into his arms.
Ducky said "my dear, I see you Like a daughter as well and you like a son Jethro, and I'm sorry you had to deal with this if you ever need to talk you are always welcome down here"
Jenny replied "thanks, Ducky"
they both went up to her office, where she rang, Tom and Leah's, house phone, to find Tom was still at home so she asked to be put on speaker, and she explained everything, they said if she needed them she would be there, she then asked Cynthia to see if Secnav was free for a video conference in Five minutes, Cynthia checked and confirmed and told her, Jenny and Jethro went into MTAC.
Danielle an MTAC technician said "Secnav is waiting for you, ma'am"
Jenny replied "put him through and then could you all take a five-minute break please"
The technician put him through and they all left, Secnav Said "Jennifer, Jethro what can I do for you both"
Jenny said "Sir we have both talked and decided, we would tell people at the end of the president's ball on Friday, is that ok?
SECNAV replied, "that is fine, as long as it is done as professionally as possible, is this all?"
They both replied "of course sir" and Jenny continued with "yes sir".
they then cut the signal, and came out of MTAC, just to see the Technicians just coming up the stairs, Jenny told them they could go back to work, Jethro walked her to her office and said "if you need anything call me, I love you forever and always"
Jenny replied "I love you forever and always" and gave him a kiss.
When he left the office, he saw his team and Abby talking with Will, Stan, Cassie and Paula, none of them noticed him so he stayed around the corner listening for a few minutes,
they all went back to work as well as talking, at 12:00 hours he sent them all to lunch he then went up to take Jenny to lunch, when they were walking across the catwalk she spotted them, team, had gone.
Jenny said, "where's the team?"
Jethro replied "they've gone for lunch, and taken Will, Cassie, Stan and Paula with them"
Jenny said "ah good, although Cassie and Will seem to be getting on very well"
Jethro said "yeh they do, come on we are going to lunch my treat"
Jenny said "thank you" and hugged him and then leaned into his arm that was wrapped around her and they both went to lunch.