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AN: Here is another chapter in this whole ordeal. Just a thank you going out to everyone who is reading and double thanks to those who leave reviews. I love to hear from you guys. All right this is a fun chapter again I think...at least I thought so! enjoy. dark rolling sea.
Chapter Seventeen: Names

It was late when the team finally departed from the Todd residence. Kate and Gibbs retired up to the third floor, while Kathy and Doug secured the house for the night. Gibbs was pushing the door shut when a rather large object hurled itself at the door, the resounding thud vibrating up to the knob in Gibbs' hand.

He pulled the door enough to peek out and saw Blukie sitting on his haunches staring up at him. Gibbs smiled and opened the door further as the cat raced through the crack and leaped rather clumsily onto the bed. Kate gave a small laugh at the sight.

Gibbs changed and then took his place on the bed as Kate went into the bathroom. Blukie walked around in a circle on the bed, and then pawed at the covers next to Gibbs. He watched in amusement as the cat frantically pawed and attacked the covers until Gibbs pulled the blanket back and the cat scampered underneath.

"You are truly unique," Gibbs said quietly as he dropped his hand on the lump under the blanket. The cat tucked himself into a rather large ball and was purring softly. Kate came out of the bathroom and looked at the hump in the bed and raised an eyebrow. Gibbs looked up and shrugged.

She pulled the covers back and crawled into the bed. Gibbs scooted closer and the only thing between them was the cat. He draped his hand over her stomach and smiled at her. She stifled a yawn and returned his smile. Gibbs was simply watching her.

"What?" she asked. He hesitated a moment before he spoke.

"We haven't discussed names," Gibbs said softly. Kate eyed him and thought a moment.

"I'm only two months along, Jethro, we have plenty of time," Kate said with a smile closing her eyes. Gibbs leaned in, careful of the cat, and kissed her forehead. She opened her eyes.

"So?" Gibbs said with a slight shrug.

"We don't even know if it's a boy or girl," Kate said with a sigh.

"Do we want to know?" Gibbs asked, circling his hand on her stomach. Kate looked at him, wondering how serious he was.

"Do you?"

"I don't know, Kate, kinda like the surprise angle."

"You serious?" Kate asked surprised. Gibbs studied her face a moment, thinking about her reaction.

"Yeah, why?"

"I just see you as more of a…need to know kinda guy," Kate said with a smile. Gibbs nodded before his lips curled into a smile.

"Most of the time, sometimes, surprises are nice," he said leaning closer to her. They both felt the cat shift between them, spreading out a bit more.

"You really think that?"

"I thought we were discussing names?" Gibbs said with a smile. "And yeah I do, but it's up to you, Kate, whatever you want. If you want to know that's fine with me too."

"Ok, what have you got in mind for names?" Kate asked. Gibbs smiled. He looked her over thinking before he replied. "And sorry, but no more Jethros."

Gibbs mocked hurt and rolled onto his back. Kate smiled and slapped him lightly on the shoulder. He leaned back towards her with a grin.

"I didn't pick Jethro for Jeb," Gibbs said with a smirk.

"So what would you pick for a boy?"

"A boy, hmmm," Gibbs said closing his eyes. "I'd say Austin or Lucas."

"Hmmmm," Kate replied thinking over his choices. Gibbs waited patiently with his right hand under the covers petting the cat. "I like Lucas."

"What about you're choices?" Gibbs asked softly.

"For a boy?" she asked, Gibbs nodded. "I've always liked the name Colby."

"Colby," Gibbs said, testing the name. "That's a solid name."

"For a girl, I'd say Devon or Bailey," Kate said closing her eyes and yawning.

"I've always liked the name Jasmine," Gibbs said with a smile. Kate opened her eyes and nodded.

"So we have three names for each sex," Kate said softly. Gibbs nodded as Kate closed her eyes again. "That enough for tonight?"

Gibbs couldn't help but smile. He reached over and gently brushed her hair behind her ear. "Yes," he said leaning over and kissing her on the forehead. She simply nodded, her eyes staying closed. Gibbs leaned over and shut the lights off.

Kate woke early and blinked a few times. Gibbs was still asleep, which surprised her. She never woke before he did. She looked at the clock and nudged him. She then felt something move under the covers. She felt fur slink along her leg and shook her head.

Gibbs opened his eyes slowly and looked at Kate. She smiled as she got up from the bed and headed towards the bathroom. Gibbs watched her for a moment, wondering why she woke him up.

"Farm today," she said simply as she closed the door. Gibbs groaned internally and sat up in the bed. Shortly after a large head popped out from under the covers and looked at him. Gibbs dropped his hand on the head and scratched it.

"Morning, Blukie," Gibbs said with a smile. The cat crawled out from under the covers and curled up in Gibbs' lap. Gibbs stroked the cat's back. He noticed that near the tail head the cat would start licking when touched.

Kate came out of the bathroom and looked at Gibbs still in the bed, petting the cat. She frowned as she tucked an old long sleeve shirt into her jeans. Gibbs watched, but made no move to get up.

"Jethro, you promised Hunter," Kate said sternly.

"Why can't you take him? I'll be ok here with your folks," Gibbs said with a shrug.

"No, I want you to meet my Uncle Jules and Aunt Patty," Kate said.

"But I'll meet them at the wedding, Kate," Gibbs said.

"Jethro, get up and take Hunter to the farm. It won't kill you. Besides when was the last time you were on a working dairy farm?"

"Never," Gibbs said with a shrug.

"Then this is your chance to see it all work. It's only a little more than an hour from here. We can go spend some time, help him start milking around 3 and then come back for dinner."

"With everyone."

"No, not everyone is coming tonight, we figured almost 40 people though. Tomorrow night is the large family dinner."

"Which will be everyone?"

"More than likely. Mom invited everyone. But some aren't coming in until the wedding Saturday."

"Right," Gibbs said with a sigh getting up and heading for the bathroom. They were going down the stairs when Kyler and Renee came around the corner. Kyler looked up and smiled at Gibbs.

"Where ya goin' Aunt Kate?" Kyler asked.

"To see Uncle Jules," Kate said, ruffling the boy's hair.

"Can we come?" Renee asked, the excitement brightening up her eyes. Kate smiled and looked up at Gibbs.

"We have two empty seats in the car," she said patting Gibbs arm. Gibbs smiled and nodded. The two kids cheered and Kate had them go up and talk to her brother to make sure it was ok for them to go.

It was half an hour later when they pulled in to the hotel lot and knocked on Jeb and Kylie's room. Kyler and Renee waited in the car. Hunter opened the door with a grin.

"Going to the farm?" Hunter asked bouncing on his feet.

"Yep," Gibbs said with a sigh. Hunter let out a little squeal as he turned into the room. They made arrangements to take Hunter for the day and were loading the car when Abby came out her door.

"Hey!" she shouted waving frantically towards them. Kate looked up and smiled. Gibbs slid into the front passenger seat and instructed the three children in the back seat to buckle up. "Wait, where are you going?"

"To my uncle's house, Abs," Kate said with a smile.

"Oh," Abby said looking down. "What am I supposed to do?"

"You can hang with McGee, Tony, and Jeb," Gibbs said leaning out the window. Abby gave him a pouty look. Tony walked out of his room then, yawning and stretching.

"We'll be back in a couple hours, Abs, I promise," Kate said leaning on the front door.

"Back from where?" Tony asked leaning against the support of the awning.

"From the farm, Tony," Kate said.

"Kaaate! You're going to a farm without me?" Abby whined, bouncing up to the car and standing in front of it.

"I didn't know you would want to go," Kate said. Gibbs let out a sigh, drawing Kate's attention. The kids were starting to get restless in the back seat.

"Kate, let's go," Gibbs said.

"Gibbs!" Abby whined.

"What, Abs?" he said leaning out the window again. She looked at the ground.

"I want to go," Abby said pathetically. Gibbs rubbed his face. Kyler was smiling in the back seat.

"Hey I think I'd like to go too," Tony said scratching his head. Gibbs looked up at him stunned. Kate gave him a quizzical look. "What?" he asked shrugging his shoulders.

"Fine," Kate said looking into the car. "We don't have room, so someone else has to drive."

"I'll drive!" Abby said raising her hand. Her smile extended across her entire face. Tony's mouth dropped.

"Why do you get to drive?" Tony said crossing his arms over his chest.

"Cute, Tony," Abby said. "But no way are you driving."

"Why not!" he said a little hurt.

"Kokomo?" Kate asked. Tony shot her a nasty look. Gibbs smiled in the front seat while Abby continued to grin.

"I'd be following Kate," Tony mumbled.

"No deal, DiNozzo, get in with Abby or stay here," Gibbs said tapping his fingers on the outside of the door panel. Tony thought a moment before nodding and walking sullenly to Abby's car. Abby bounced up and down a moment before she ran back into the room, yelled at McGee she would be gone for a while, and grabbed the keys.

They were finally on the road. Gibbs looked over at Kate. She glanced at him briefly before returning her full attention to the road. The kids were talking in the backseat and Gibbs glanced back at them before turning back to Kate.

"What was all that?" he asked with a smile.

"I have no idea," Kate said laughing lightly.

"Who would have thought those two," Gibbs was saying.

"Should be interesting," Kate said while continuing to drive.

TBC…


AN: Next chapter...the farm experience.