Disclaimer on chapter one.
AN: Here you go I managed to get this done while writing that other short story as well as drawing a million (ok not quite but it seems like) pieces of art. I'm so compelled to draw that I'm lucky I got this chapter out, so if it's not great I'm sorry, but i think you'll like it. enough, read, enjoy, review. dark rolling sea.
Chapter Twenty: Morning Dancing

Gibbs woke early again and slowly removed himself from Kate and Blukie. He went into the bathroom and took a shower, before moving through his morning routine. When he came out he saw Kate sitting up in the bed with her arms crossed over her stomach. She was staring at the bedspread, a distant fog in her eyes. He sat down next to her and leaned into her shoulder.

She looked up at him as she focused, wondering why he nudged her. He stared at her and gave her a smile but she didn't return it. He cocked his head to the side, but Kate slid from the bed and went into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Gibbs looked down at Blukie.

"Something's up," he said scratching the cat on the head. Gibbs sat on the bed with his eyes closed waiting for Kate to come out of the bathroom. He heard the shower going for a long time, longer than usual he thought. When it finally shut off the door didn't open. He got up and Blukie followed him off the bed. Gibbs walked up the door and tried the knob, it wouldn't turn. That's funny, he thought, she never locks the door. He knocked lightly on the door.

"Kate?" he asked softly. He received no answer, and after a while he tried again. "Kate, is everything alright?"

He was getting nervous now, wondering if something had happened. All kinds of scenarios floated through his mind, making his stomach knot. He tried the knob again, knowing it was useless but having to try something. He then just leaned his forehead against the door, closing his eyes. He pushed the demons from his mind and licked at his lips.

"Kate?" he asked again after a long pause. He then heard movement on the other side of the door. The popping of the lock made him lift his head from the door but then nothing happened. He waited a moment, but the door remained closed. Finally he reached out and tried the door knob, making it twist in his hand. He pushed gently and the door slowly swung into the bath room. He found Kate standing at the sink, her head downcast, her hair covering her face. He noticed her arms tight with tension as she leaned heavily on them, hands white from gripping the sink holding her body prone.

He went to her and put his arms around her and leaned his head against her shoulder blade. He pulled her to him tightly, feeling the rigidness of her muscles, the tension in her body. He breathed her in and closed his eyes, knowing that this was his forever, his brain scrambling to figure out what had happened.

"What's the matter?" he whispered placing his chin on her shoulder, his lips just barely brushing against her ear. Her eyes were closed but in the mirror Gibbs could see she had been crying.

"Nothing," she said in a low voice, desperately trying to hold it steady. Gibbs didn't buy it, and didn't relent. She tried to remove herself from his grip but he held on to her forcing her to stay with him. He kissed her neck softly moving his lips up to her jaw line, tenderly exploring her skin.

"Please don't start hiding from me now," he said between kisses. She started to relax into his hold and tilted her head to give him more access to her neck, relishing in his lips caressing her skin. She bit at her lip to hold in the fresh tears. "What's wrong?"

"I had a nightmare that's all," Kate said softly as she attempted to slide around in his grasp. He kissed her a few more times, holding her in place before he let her come face to face with him. He saw the fear and anguish on her face. Gibbs leaned his forehead against hers.

"Tell me about it," he said softly as she closed her eyes. Her hands laid limply over his shoulders as his caressed her back gently. He sensed she was trying to form the images in her brain into words, so he waited patiently for her to continue.

Kate's eyes finally opened and he saw the tears there, building as she relived the moments of despair she had experienced while sleeping. He took a deep breath and pulled her to him, wrapping his arms around her tightly.

"It's ok, everything is ok," he said softly in her ear as he kissed her hair. She pulled back from him, watching his eyes closely. He let her study him.

"It was bad," she said, her eyes squinting slightly as she remembered. "A case had gone terribly wrong, and you were…you were dead, Jethro. Then I…what if we were both dead what would happen?"

Gibbs realized what her dilemma was now. He wrapped his arms around her neck, still standing back from her and stared at her. She saw the love and compassion he had for her and she slowly nodded. He leaned in and kissed her with all he had, telling her he understood. When he broke the kiss off Kate had closed her eyes.

"I know," he said. He had had the same fear ever since she told him she was pregnant.

"I was thinking," Kate said opening her eyes, as her left hand wandered idly over his chest, the right still clinging to his neck. Gibbs waited her out, not wanting to stop whatever she wanted to say. "Maybe I should…move to another team or…I know you've been pulling strings to keep us together…but maybe…"

"If you think it's best," Gibbs said. Kate looked at him and pursed her lips as she pondered about what she really thought was best. He could see in her eyes that she was contemplating something else. "What?"

They were interrupted then as Blukie came in and heavily rubbed against Gibbs legs, making him take a step back. Kate looked down and smiled at the cat for a moment before she looked back up. Blukie continued to rub back and forth across Gibbs legs as she reached for his face.

"Maybe I shouldn't work after the baby, I mean I've been thinking, Jethro; I want to be with our child. My mom was always around when I was growing up and that meant a lot to me," she said with a deep breath. Gibbs nodded.

"I think that's a good idea, if you really want it," Gibbs said. "It's up to you."

"I'm still scared one day Tony is going to show up on the doorstep, somber look in his eyes, holding tears back, bringing bad news," she said as the tears escaped again and she reached out clamping her arms around his neck and pulling him to her. Gibbs held her tightly.

"I know you worry," he said quietly. "But I worry too."

They pulled back so that they could look at each other, faces mere inches apart. Gibbs leaned in and kissed her nose before taking her lips once again. His kisses spread down her jaw and onto her neck before he came back up to her lips. Once he was done he wiped the tears from Kate's face.

"I'm a wreck. Damn hormones," Kate said with a shudder and a smile. Gibbs smiled in return as his left hand dropped to her stomach.

"I love you so much, Kate," he said with such sincerity that Kate was at a loss for words. "You and our child mean the world to me."

"God, I'm so nervous about tomorrow," Kate said with a laugh. "Look at you, nothing."

"On the outside maybe," Gibbs replied with a smile on his face. Kate watched him as he started to sway with her as their arms remained locked around each other. Blukie sat down near the door watching them. He leaned in placing his forehead on hers again. "On the inside I'm churning."

"I doubt it," Kate said. "You've been here before."

"Never like this, Kate, always remember that," he said with a kiss. Kate took a deep breath and continued to sway side to side with him.

"This doesn't make my fear go away," she said softly.

"I know, nothing will, I'm sorry," he replied.

"Just promise me to be more careful," Kate said closing her eyes.

"I will, Kate, for you and the baby," he said as he twirled them in a circle. Kate let out a startled laugh as they came full circle, dancing now instead of swaying.

"You're good at making me feel better," Kate said leaning her head on his shoulder.

"Mmm-hmm," Gibbs said as he took them in small circles through the bathroom.

"We're dancing in a bathroom, Jethro," Kate said trying hard to suppress her giggle. Gibbs stopped moving and Kate looked at him with a grin on her face. His eyes were sparkling and she knew he was in a mischievous mood. She stepped back but he gripped her by the hips.

"Where you going?" he asked coyly. She grinned wider and tried to wiggle her way from his grip. "Oh don't do that," he said again his voice strained. Kate shook her head.

"Not here," she said as she leaned in and kissed him passionately. "We agreed."

"Uuugggh," Gibbs groaned as she pulled away from him. "This has been a very long week, stop teasing me."

"Soon," she replied with a coy smile as she led him from the bathroom. He nodded with a grin on his features as they came back into the bedroom. Kate began to change into clothes for the day as Gibbs watched her, until she glanced at him, giving him a look. He then started to dress himself.

TBC…