Some background info was needed so here it is.
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A lot had happened in NCIS but Kate getting pregnant really stirred things up. Gibbs hated taking orders from up above and now he got orders to get Abby an assistant and to get a replacement for Kate. Gibbs hated interviewing people because he wanted to see how people acted in real situations, in action before choosing anyone to work for him. He did that with Dinozzo, Abby, Todd and McGee. Ducky was the only one he didn't know so well when they started to work together but they had now worked together for years and it had worked perfectly.
While having to go through that it still wasn't his main concern. His wife Lauren had taken a big interest in his house. She wanted it to reflect them. Lauren had changed her last name and wanted them to act like a married couple the days they were together. He was still surprised that she still hadn't mentioned the possibility to move in together since now she was totally into his…No it was their house now…Lauren often visited him than he visited her. It worked perfectly for her and he knew he shouldn't say anything until she said anything. Why change something someone thinks works perfect? Lauren had her children in New York and so did Gibbs but he did try to visit his kids every time he was there. Lauren didn't mind him meeting his kids at all because they still had alone time when he was there. Lauren loves her family Gibbs thought and she clearly took an interest in her extended family too which now somehow even included his team not only his children.
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While Gibbs and the Dinozzo's lives were changing so were Abby's and McGee's. McGee had met a teacher who he had dated for a few months and he was happy. Abby had met a marine officer who could sign language. They actually met through Gibbs. Marine officer Thomas McKinley had come into the office to talk to Gibbs about something when he had seen them do sign language. He thought she looked cute and signed back to her telling her she looked cute. Since that day they had been together…
……………..Back in Baltimore with the Dinozzo's…………..
"Hi! Kate said to Tony when he entered the room.
"Max said you were sleeping." He said gentle while sitting down on the bed.
"I was but I woke up just now. How did the trip go?" she asked him.
"Uneventful. I heard that a lot more was going on here." Tony told her.
"If you mean movie night than yes. You were really cute when you were young."
"Oh…So she showed you those movies…" Tony said to her. Kate turned on the light so she could see him.
"Yes, those movies…"
"Mom said you weren't feeling well. She is worried about you." Tony told her while caressing her belly.
"Just tired. I'm fine. Did everything go well at work?"
"Just fine but I could tell Gibbs wasn't in the best of moods. It isn't good to know so much about other people's marriages. I couldn't just tell Gibbs that I know Lauren has taken a bigger interest in the house and he should accept it." Tony told her.
"I can't help that Lauren and I talk on the phone. She talks to Abby too. We aren't talking about things that Lauren and Gibbs haven't already talked about! I'm not causing a rift in their marriage if that is what you think!" Kate said starting to feel accused and angry.
"No…No…I'm not…I didn't mean it to come out that way…Don't get angry at me…He's just sensitive about his boat…Please don't get mad at me…I've just been here for five minutes…" Tony pleaded but it was too late.
……………..Twenty minutes later………..
"So why are you down here?" Andy asked his brother.
"She suddenly got very angry at me instead of happy to see me. I tried to make her feel better but I didn't work. I thought I was good at comforting her but I guess not. I thought I would let her cool of a bit before I headed back up because she said get out several times. I think it is the hormones." Tony said not feeling like a good husband.
"I think so. If it makes you feel better I got sent down too. Julia was upset about something before we came home and now Julia is crying so much and I don't know why. I tried to comfort her but it didn't work. Max took over saying I should get something to eat and hopefully she will stop crying." Andy explained.
"Andy, I can't believe your advice didn't include the advice of never leaving your pregnant wife alone. Now I have two persons crying in my room." Max yelled from upstairs not happy.
"We messed up." Tony said while putting down his glass of water to go up. Andy decided to do the same. Just then Ted, Sophia's husband showed up.
"Sophia got up and went to them. Wait a minute before you go up if you don't want four upset women watching you. We're outnumbered." He told them.
"This is so difficult. How did you manage when your first wife was pregnant?" Tony asked him.
"I just did. Most of the times I wasn't right but being there and just going with your gut feeling… And for you two now just follow my advice then it will go well…" Ted told them knowing his wife could probably make them feel better.
All three of them we're quiet for a while.
"A minute has gone now, right?" Tony asked.
"Yes, it has. Let's go up." Ted replied but he knew it had actually gone a few more minutes.
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"She isn't crying!" Andy said a bit amazed when he entered the room.
"Your mother said I should try the rocking chair since nothing else worked. I sang to her and a few minutes later she was asleep." Max explained to her.
"That's so great. I will remember to that next time, Max. What did you sing?" Andy asked her.
"I sang whatever I came up. I sang that she was a nice girl and that sleeping is wonderful and nice girls can fall asleep. It just worked." Max said relaxed.
"Kate, are you alright?" Tony then asked her.
"Yeah, I am…We somehow started to talk about the picture I drew of Julia and how much everyone loved it…You haven't seen it yet Andy but Max got it…Then we started to talk about me drawing pictures of our child…" Kate answered now with a smile on her face.
"You got an amazing talent. I hope our child will get it too." Tony told her. Ted nodded and just Andy and Tony saw that. They got it right this time.
During the rest of the stay there the families had a wonderful time there. The brothers' father took his extended family with him so everyone could meet everyone. One big happy family reunion and no one wanted to go back to work on Tuesday.
…………During the weekend at the Gibbs………….
"We've talked a lot but it is still something wrong. Is it me or is it work?" Lauren asked him.
"It's not you. Work is fine. McGee showed he can handle things while we're gone and Tony and Kate are doing fine too."
"Worried about Tony learning so much that he might take over after you sooner than you thought? I'm sure just because they wanted to hire a new person doesn't mean that they want to get rid of you. Tony has a lot on his mind now and becoming boss will conflict on his fatherly duties and he will only take over the day you will retire." Lauren told him wanting him to feel better.
"That isn't what I'm thinking about…yet…We've decided on who will be Abby's assistant and almost sure who will be our newest agent. I'm just thinking that there is so much going on right now and so many new things, new people…Just concentrating on my boat for a while didn't work…I feel something is going on and I can't put my finger on it." He explained to her.
"It isn't your personal life, it isn't work…What is it then?" Lauren asked her husband.
"Maybe I'm too bored…I need some drama in my life so the boat will calm me down and now nothing needs to be calmed down…Can actually everyone I know be happy at the same time?" He asked her.
"Let's ask your boat." She said while taking his hand and they went downstairs. A lot more than just taking care of the boat happened downstairs.
…………………………..Everyone was back at work on Tuesday……………………………
"Someone broke into the base during the weekend and it happened twice Nothing was stolen the first time but a few supplies were stolen the second time. Another marine got caught drunk driving and a third got into a fight at a club and a forth one has reported a missing gun who he thinks his daughter who run away took with her. The daughter run away with her boyfriend who is also a son of another marine and that boy also took his mother's gun. The police are handling all those cases but we can take over anyone." McGee told his boss.
"Kate, take the drunk driving, Tony take the fight at the club and McGee and I take the two runaways. First we all go and see if we can figure out who broke into the base. " Gibbs told them and then they started to work.
……………………….4th of July at Tony's and Kate's apartment…………………….
"I'm glad you could come." Kate told Max, Andy and Julia.
"Our pleasure. So how is the packing going?" Andy asked them.
"Quite well. The house looks nice but Tony is not so happy about the fact that we will now live closer to Gibbs than we do now." Kate explained.
"I'm ok with it. I'm getting used to it. Just five months ago we started to look for a house and now we've bought one. I'm sorry the move collided with the 4th of July." Tony told them.
"You don't have to apologies again. We knew you were moving and Kate couldn't travel because of doctor's orders so we're fine with it." Andy answered.
