The First Redhead

Author's Note: So I am sure some of you have noticed that I haven't updated in a while, and that is because of an issue going on between myself and another author. I was accused of stealing said author's ideas and plagiarism. It has been going on for a while and I have agreed to take a break from writing while everything is sorted out. This story is not part of the whole situation, so I was able to negotiate working on this one while I have to wait. I thank you all for your patience and loyalty to this story. I hope you like this chapter. Enjoy

Disclaimer: Still don't own anything.

Two Jacks and A Jethro

After finishing their lunch, Jethro let Sharon work on paper work while he checked on his father. Jackson Gibbs was always a personable man, and right now he had the entire Major Crimes team around him. As he got closer, Gibbs he heard his father telling them all the story of Sharon meeting his father for the first time. To be fair, seeing Sharon knock a guy's lights out is pretty impressive. He had been stunned that she would stick up for him like that, but he should have realized that she was not one to be pushed around.

Stillwater, PA

Sharon had decided that instead of spending the afternoon with her girlfriends she would surprise Jethro and maybe grab a bite to eat. She did not realize that he had to work his father's shop until he got back into town with new stock. When she got to the little convenience store, Jethro was putting price stickers on the cans in front of him. She entered the front doors and realized that he did not notice her. She smiled to herself as she quietly made her way behind him. She has never had the opportunity to scare the pants off of him, so she was ready to give it a try.

Walking down one of the aisle to get closer to him, she saw a feather duster resting on top of the shelves. Grabbing it to put some distance between herself and Jethro in case he was a fighter when scared, she approached with an evil grin. When she was close enough, she ran the duster up the back of his neck and quickly jumped backwards. After doing a weird dance and shivering out of his skin, Jethro turned around with the tagging gun pointed directly at the culprit.

She smiled at him innocently before pointing at his weapon of choice, "I better be worth more than a can of peas, Jethro."

He shook his head as a goofy grin came across his face, "You are definitely worth more than 75 cents, but I may have to kill you for scaring the hell out of me."

"Well, I guess I can die knowing that the macho Leroy Jethro Gibbs can be scared," she stuck her tongue out at him, but quickly retracted it as he lunged for her.

She took off running down the nearest aisle hoping to lose Jethro among the different merchandise. She took a left turn thinking that he had been down the aisle to her right, but was apparently mistaken because he grabbed her around the waist as soon as she was around the corner. A girlish squeal came out of her as he spun her around and half carried, half dragged her towards the stocking table. They were both laughing as he tried not to drop her and she tried to get away. One he got her to the table he set her down on it and just laughed at the satisfied grin on her face.

"What's that grin for?" he asked.

"Oh nothing," she mocked, "I am just going to tease you for the rest of your life for being scare of a feather duster."

"To be fair, I thought I was completely alone here," he countered playfully.

"Well, I can leave if you'd like to have the place to yourself again?"

"You did come all this way," he smiled helping her down from the table, "I guess I can use the company."

She smiled and lightly pecked him on the cheek. They had been dating for about 2 months now and it seemed like a natural thing to do. They hadn't kissed yet, but she was definitely not opposed to it. He had proven to be a great guy and they wanted to take things slow, although Jethro wanted to make sure that he stayed out of the line of fire of her parent's wrath as well. He had already met them briefly a few times when he dropped her off from school. He had officially met them when he asked her on a date that did not occur during school hours, and they were very pleasant. Her father was a bit hard to please, but he appreciated the fact that Jethro had yet to break curfew and respected his little girl. Jethro was hesitant to introduce Sharon to his father because they did not have the best relationship, and Sharon seemed to be okay with it.

"Hey," Sharon's voice brought him out of his thoughts, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," he said quickly, "I am just trying to think about what we can do. I don't have much time because my dad will be back in about an hour and I have to have all of the stocking done so I can get the new stuff put away when he gets back."

"Why don't I help?"

"A-are you sure?" he stuttered, "I am sure you would much rather be doing something other than stocking shelves."

"I don't mind," she smiled and stole the pricing gun off the table, "I get to spend time with you and you can get your work done."

"Have I told you how truly amazing you are?" he asked with a look of astonishment on his face.

"No, but I could definitely get used to you telling me that. Now, how about I mark the prices and you stock?"

Shaking his head with a grin on his face he agreed. He would run the products to their shelves and tell her the prices for each item. They had a great system going on and they were three quarters of the way done within the first 25 minutes. He had just put the cornmeal away and was giving her the price for the beets when the front door to the store opened. Chuck and Ed walked in with a few of their buddies, and they looked like they were ready for a fight.

"Damn Leroy, you've got her stocking shelves already? I guess she'll make a great housewife," Chuck sneered as his gaze landed on Sharon.

"Oh come on, Chuck," Ed interjected, "maybe she doesn't want to do this, but she is just too nice to tell him he doesn't know how to take a lady on a date."

"That would make more sense. She is the first girl he has ever even talked to, let alone TRIED to date" Chuck laughed as did the rest of the group.

"What are you guys doing here anyway?" Jethro asked, "I thought the moron convention was being held at your place, ED?"

"Oh-ho, look at the big man trying to be smart," one of the boys in the back shouted.

"Tell us," Ed smirked, "Do you think she actually likes you? Or she pities you? I mean, here she is working with you so you can get all of your work done before the ol' man gets back and lets you have it. Come to think of it, maybe she is here because she feels bad about your mom."

At that comment, Jethro charged forward to pin Ed against the nearest wall. Ed was a bit shocked that he would charge him like that and did not get the chance to defend himself when Jethro took a swing at his face. Chuck was instantly rushing to help his pinned friend and the rest of the group sat back and watched. Sharon could not believe what she was about to do, but they did insult her several times and Jethro was going to be pummeled if she didn't act quickly. Striding forward, she grabbed ahold of the collar of Chuck's shirt and spun him around. Before he could utter a word, she clocked him in the side of the jaw and sent him to the ground.

He tried to get up but was unsuccessful. Sharon felt a sense of exhilaration flow through her until she heard a very distinct very yell, "What the HELL is going on in my store?"

The boys scattered quickly, collecting Chuck up off the floor and running out into the street. Sharon looked over to Jethro not really knowing what to do or say. He was at her side instantly making sure she was okay, and while it was sweet, she was a bit uncomfortable with his father staring at her. She cleared her throat and pointed Jethro's attention to his father, who was still waiting for an answer in the doorway.

"Uh, dad," Jethro glanced at her silently before turning back to his father, "this is Sharon. We have been dating for a little while and she came by the shop to surprise me and help with the stocking. Ed and Chuck walked in and started some trouble. I tried to ignore it like you said, but they insulted mom and I couldn't help it. Sharon was only trying to help me, so if you are made about Chuck, that was primarily my fault."

Jackson Gibbs remained completely silent, looking back and forth between Sharon and Jethro. When he finally spoke, all of the tension left the air.

"I only have one question for you young lady," he said seriously, "where did you learn how to punch like that?"

Present Day

Everyone seemed stunned when they learned that their tight laced Captain had punched a kid when she was younger, and each of them wanted to know more and more about their past together. Jethro continued to watch from afar as his father entertained them for another 20 minutes or so, but he was distracted by a somewhat familiar face walking towards him and Sharon's office.

"Ah, Leroy Gibbs," Jackson Raydor greeted him and held out his hand, which Gibbs did not take, "Long time no see. I heard that you were back in town and working with my wife."

"I heard that you were her ex-husband and that the 'no see' part was due to your disappearing act," Gibbs said coldly, staring the man down.

"Ah, so Shar-on has already gotten to you," he sighed, "I guess the rumors that you two are shacking up are true."

"You should know not to trust the scuttle-butt," he responded, "and if I were you, I would think twice before going in there to bother her while drunk and with me around."

"Is that a threat?" Jack's nostrils flared as he got closer to Gibbs.

"Only if you go in there," Gibbs responded.

Before they could continue any further, Sharon came out of her office to see what was going on. The sight that met her was not comforting. Jethro was standing straight up with his hands clenched at his side, but otherwise looking calm. Her ex-husband on the other hand was on his tip toes trying to get in Gibbs' face, and his skin was turning an unhealthy shade of red.

"Jack, what are you doing here?" Sharon asked.

"Well, before I ran into your boyfriend here, I was coming to tell you that your division is now the subject of a law suit, and I was hired by a Commander Davies to handle the investigation. So I will be sticking around for a while."

"Well Jack, I hate too burst your bubble," she said in a sickly sweet voice, "but I do not think Chief Taylor is going to keep you on once he realizes that you showed up drunk today."

"Shar-on think ab-" Jack was interrupted by a loud bang that seemed to come from the lobby of the building.

"Was that a gun shot?" Amy asked, instantly reaching for her gun.

Before anyone could answer, an alarm sounded and the building started to go into lock down.

"I guess that is your answer, Sykes," Provenza said before grabbing his gun as well.

"Jack and…Jack," please go into my office, close the blinds and lock the doors," Sharon said firmly while unholstering her weapon.

"Leroy, what is going on?" Jackson asked is son.

"We are going to find out. You two stay here and stay in Sharon's office. Don't come out until we come to get you."

With that, the two Jacks went into Sharon's office and followed their instructions. Each one anxious to know what was going on and when it would end. All they could do was wait.

TBC…