…………..January 15th…………..
Around a table in a restaurant sat everyone in the team except one person. This was something they had never done before. You could feel that something was going to happen.
"We're waiting for Gibbs then I'll tell you all what is going on." Tony told the rest. They all were early because they were curious about what Tony was going to tell them. Apparently Gibbs wasn't as curious as he probably would come just in time.
"So here I am." Gibbs said while sitting down on the one remaining chair.
"Ok…Actually it wasn't just I who invited you here. Kate and I wanted to announce some things together but we didn't want to say it was us two who invited you to the dinner." Tony explained.
"Inviting Kate in front of all of us did throw us of the trail for a while but I guess I know what you are going to say." Abby told him.
"Sorry for being so secretive. So much has happened in one month. I never thought things would go so fast. We both felt this was the best way to explain things to you." Kate told them. She felt bad about having to mislead them and lie to them. It had been really hard on her hiding everything and when Tony and she talked about how they would tell the team they figured that in a public place the others would control themselves a bit more.
"We've been together for a month…We've lived together for a month, got engaged, got pregnant and are getting married as soon as possible." Tony told them.
"Oh my…" Abby said shocked. That was so much in just such a short time.
"Congratulations." McGee told them.
Palmer and Ducky said the same thing.
"Let me see the ring!" Abby requested. Kate had it in her pocket so she took it up and put it on. Then Tony did the same with his.
"Boss, I know you…We broke the rule and you probably want to smack my head. We have a solution to that too." Tony told him.
Gibbs looked at him and tried to come up with something to say. He figured out why they decided to tell them this in public.
"I'm happy for you two. I heard the rumours and I'm not stupid. I'm good at sensing when something is unusual…About how this will affect things at work…That I need to think about." Gibbs told them. To him it showed how the team really has gone in different directions and if it wasn't because of how his personal life had been turned upside down but turned upside down in a great way then maybe this wouldn't have happen. His team was his foundation and seeing it change hurt him even if two people are becoming so much happier.
"Our solution is quite easy. Kate loves this job and it will hurt her lot more to have to change jobs again. That's why I'm willing to resign." Tony replied.
"You can't. Tell him he can't Gibbs." Abby pleaded.
"That is the most stupid thing I've ever heard." McGee told him not afraid of speaking up in front of Gibbs. He liked having Tony there and the team would be incomplete without him.
"Thanks McGee." Kate said.
"Thanks, probie." Tony said at the same time.
"Right now I don't see why you have leave." Gibbs then said. The tone he had when he said it felt a bit hesitant so no one really knew what he meant but no one wanted to push it by asking him to clarify it. That could be done another day.
"So when are you getting married?" Abby then curiously asked.
"It depends on when most of our families and friends can come. Preliminary we have said beginning of March but we want to do it before June. They are really happy for us but not so keen on it being so rushed." Kate answered.
"So we're the last ones you tell?" Abby continued.
"Yeah, you are." Tony replied.
"So why the rush?" McGee asked. Abby stared at him with a look that told him it was an inappropriate question.
"Tony, we need to tell them…"Kate then said to him. Tony looked at her. He had feared this moment all day long.
"Both our families want us to live closer to them. They have very valid arguments and think our jobs are too dangerous if we are starting a family. Tony's family has offered to help us pay for a house if we move closer to them. Tony's family also said they would help us find jobs in Washington so we are considering it but that doesn't mean we don't love our lives, jobs and friends here. We haven't made a decision yet. It is so much to handle right now so we're only thinking about the wedding. I hope you can accept how we want things and be patient about our decisions." Kate told them.
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"Have you decided on what to eat yet?" the waiter said to them.
"We need a few more minutes." Tony told him.
"I understand it while take a while to comprehend all of this." Tony continued.
"No it won't. I'll support you no matter what. We've been through worse things." Abby answered.
"That's why this can be so much harder." Kate said sadly.
"No, it won't." Abby objected.
"I need to go to the toilet. Tony, order for me." Kate said getting up from her seat.
"I'll take the same so order for me too Tony." Abby said just before she got up to follow Kate. She knew she needed some female support right now.
…………..At the bathroom………
"Are you going to throw up?" Abby asked her seeing how pale she looked.
"I don't know. I've thrown up too much today. I hate morning sickness."
"Try to be positive. Don't let the mood of the others out there bring you down." Abby said supportive.
"It wasn't only them. It was more the food the table next to us are eating. "Kate explained.
"I'm sure the others will understand when we explain when we come back. Just take your time." Abby told her.
……………..At the end of the dinner………….
"I actually have to say this dinner was a success. Don't you all think that?" Abby said looking at Gibbs.
"Yes, it was nice to do something together besides work." Gibbs declared.
"I think so too." Ducky told them.
"It will be much more fun at the wedding. We have so much to plan. Bachelor party, bachelorette party, wedding, baby shower…" Abby said happily.
"Yeah, we do." Kate said with a smile on her face. She had managed to eat everything and that was a lot since she was eating for two. When she got back from the bathroom everyone felt more at ease and the dinner just became better and better.
"Are you ready to pay?" the waiter asked Tony.
"Yes." Tony gave him his credit card and they all continued to talk including Gibbs.
Soon the waiter came back and they were all ready to go home.
"Tony, we need to think really hard about leaving NCIS." Kate told him quietly.
Gibbs heard them.
"I want you to stay. A boss would be crazy if he let his two best agents leave because of one broken rule. You have been very supportive of my decisions since April and I should be too about yours." Gibbs concluded.
"So you want us to stay?" Tony asked.
"Yes, I do. Don't try leaving again." Gibbs told him before slapping him in the back of his head. They both smiled.
"Gibbs, tell Lauren and the kids are welcome to the wedding." Kate then said to him.
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Lauren was Gibbs girlfriend who he had after 15 years got back together with. They became closer after she visited him in the hospital. Lauren worked as a detective at the police and had just got two foster children which were 12 years old when Gibbs and she started to date. Six months down the road the children seemed to be staying with Lauren permanently and Gibbs had explained to Lauren he also wanted to stay permanently with her. The kids liked him too and didn't mind the thought of them one day moving in together and getting married. That was why he spent all of his holiday with them.
Being near death changed everyone in the team. Before April everyone was single but now no one was. Tony and Kate had been the last two who were single in the group but somehow they became the first to get married.
……………..When they were at the exit in the restaurant ………..
Suddenly many masked guys with guns stormed through the door.
"This is a robbery. Everyone sit down." One of them said. The team went back to their table. Since the team knew criminals they instantly knew this was serious. They were professional not small time criminals. This Gibbs and especially Tony knew from his days from working at the police.
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I know it is maybe a bit unoriginal but I really liked how I made everyone in my last story together with someone especially the character Lauren.
Feedback is really much appreciated.