Disclaimer: The NCIS characters do not belong to me. I just borrow them.

AN: This is a sequal to Secret Lives, you really should read that one first. It will give a little more background on characters.

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Washington DC

Kate opened her eyes and smiled as she felt the weight of Gibbs' arm still draped over her. She rolled as slowly and slightly as she could so not to wake him up. It was the first time in weeks that they had a day off and could sleep in and she didn't want to disturb him. She watched him sleep for another twenty minutes before he slowly started to wake. He opened his eyes, and smiled. She smiled back. She still couldn't get used to the fact that they woke up together every morning.

"Morning," he said groggily and she smiled at him. She leaned in and kissed him softly.

"Good morning," she replied. Gibbs rolled to the side slightly and looked at the clock. He smiled and rolled back towards her.

"You let me sleep in," he said quietly.

"You needed the rest," she replied. He just smiled. They stayed in bed for a while longer before getting up for the day. They spent the day around the house, mostly Gibbs working on his boat and Kate reading a novel on the couch in the basement, with her occasionally picking up a tool to help him.

This was how they spent their days off, just enjoying each other's company outside of the work setting. Kate loved these days, when the gruff exterior of Special Agent Gibbs melted away and her loving boyfriend Jethro came out.

Gibbs looked at the clock on the wall and then put down his tools. He walked towards the stairs pulling his cell phone out as he did. Kate watched him and once he was past her she put her book down and followed him. It was time to call California.

Gibbs and Kate had been in a relationship for almost a year, ever since that day in this very basement where they expressed their true feelings for themselves. The same day Kate found out Gibbs had a son and grandson he kept hidden.

Gibbs' son Jeb had moved back to California with his nephew, Hunter, shortly after Gibbs had rescued Kate and Hunter after being held hostage. They both thought it best for him to start fresh and Jeb decided that being close to his mother and siblings would be good for him. Not to mention that Hunter would get to know his grandmother, uncles and aunt better.

Kate smiled watching Gibbs punch in the number for Jeb's cell phone. She always enjoyed watching him while he spoke with them. Then she would take her turn speaking with them and it always made her day. She had grown attached to Hunter even in this long distance relationship, the bond starting when they had first met.

California

Jeb rubbed his temples again. The headache was back. Ann looked over at him and gave him a worried look. He smiled reassuringly at her but he could tell she didn't buy it. He was getting worried too if he would just admit it to himself. The headaches were coming more frequent and were gradually increasing in pain. He sighed and returned his attention to Hunter. He was coming up to bat.

It was his first tee-ball game and Jeb was extremely proud of the six year old. He was tough and he was a fierce competitor, but Jeb guessed that ran in the genes. He watched as Hunter lined his bat up slowly and then pulled it back, took an exaggerated step and swung the bat with all the force he could muster. The ball rolled out towards second base and Hunter took off towards first. He ran his heart out and Jeb couldn't help but smile, even with the oncoming headache. Hunter made it safely and had a gigantic smile on his face as he stood atop the base. He waved towards Jeb and Ann, and the two waved right back at him, his beaming smile contagious.

The game continued and so did Jeb's headache, but he managed to hide it. He could tell his mother was still worried. After the game Hunter was bubbling with excitement and spilling over with play by play, even though they had both watched the game. They couldn't help but smile at him. Ann drove her son and grandson home. Hunter jumped out of the car and raced for the front door. As Jeb was getting out Ann put a hand out.

"Jeb, please tell me you'll go see a doctor about those headaches?"

"Mom, please, I'm ok. All right?"

"Jethro Evan Brock," she replied sternly. Jeb took a deep breath and let it out. "You are not fine, they are getting more painful and I can tell, you're getting them more often. Go see a doctor."

"Fine, Mom, I'll see a doctor. I'll call later and get an appointment. OK?"

"I'm just worried about you," she replied quietly. Jeb felt ashamed. He looked down at his hands. He knew she didn't want to lose another son. He looked up at her and smiled.

"I know. I'm sorry. I'll get checked out. I'm due to see Dr. Nash soon anyway. I'll tell him about the headaches, ok?"

She nodded. He felt relief. He didn't like arguing with his mother. This was the third time she had insisted he speak with a doctor. "Have you talked to your father about it?"

"No," Jeb said quickly, and then he got out of the car and left his mother behind him. He let Hunter in the front door and heard the car back out of the driveway. He sighed. But he didn't have much time to brood over the conversation before his cell phone started to hum. He flipped it open and smiled. He recognized his father's number.

"Jeb," he said in a forced cheerful voice. He knew he couldn't fool his father but he had to try.

"It's me," Gibbs said, wondering why his son was pretending to be cheerful. "How you guys doing out there?"

"Good, Hunter played his first tee ball game today."

"How'd he do?"

"Good, he's a natural and he has your competitive spirit."

"Did you warn the coaches?" Gibbs asked with a laugh. Jeb chuckled in return.

"Not yet, I figure I'll wait until he does something to his opponent and then blame it on your influence."

"Thanks." They both laughed then. Jeb felt better, but he could still feel the headache lurking in the background.

They spoke for almost an hour with the phone switching to different people so everyone got a chance to talk to everyone. Jeb was happy that his father finally found someone to share his life with, and Jeb had to admit he really liked Kate. So did Hunter.

After the phone call Jeb sat down on the couch and took a deep breath. It was lasting longer then usual now too. He would have to say something to Dr. Nash soon.

TBC...