A/N: Hi folks, Ok, I've been AWOL for a while, but I'm back with a new chapter & hope you'll like it. To all who've followed/favourtied this story, YAY! Welcome! To my reviewers, you all rock!

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"I'm sorry?" Gibbs stuttered, why was she saying surprise?

"The thing mum didn't tell you before you shipped out... she was pregnant. She didn't want you to worry like you did in Panama & thought it would be a great surprise" Kelly answered.

Gibbs just stared at his girl in shock, he knew what she meant, there was something he knew that Shannon had kept from him before he shipped out. He tried to get it out of her numerous times, she just didn't budge, but a pregnancy? Wait, he had a second kid? He had a son?

Kelly could see her dad was still processing but they had to go "I know you're shocked, but we have to go! We have to get to him before Quinn does, I have to make sure he is safe! He's my responsibility!" she tried pulling him, but he was rooted to the spot "come on dad!"

Gibbs was still reeling from this news, but allowed his girl to continue to drag him, wait a sec! Why was he her responsibility? Where was Shannon? "Where's mum?" he asked.

Ziva was following father & daughter, she was just as shocked at this 'son' revelation as Gibbs seemed to be.

Gibbs hadn't gotten a reply, she was just pulling him along, he stopped them "Where's mum?" he asked again.

Kelly really didn't want to answer that question, but he'd stopped walking & had turned her around to face him.

Gibbs looked at his girl, he could see nerves were definitely there "Kell angel, where's mum?" he asked caressing her cheek.

"Still in Houston" Kelly answered, just above a whisper.

"What do you mean, still? Why is she there if you and... and Phoenix are here?" Gibbs finished, he thought about it for a split second, he liked the name Phoenix.

"It's... it's a long story, can we talk about it on the way? We have to go! Quinn will hurt him if we don't get there first! and he's got a head start! We have to go!" Kelly cried.

Gibbs suddenly realised she was right, they could talk on the way, he had to beat Quinn to his son "Nothing will happen to him Kell, he, like you is now my responsibility, we'll work through everything" they were his responsibility until he worked out why his wife was in Houston, then they would be their responsibility. He knew it would take time to get through it all, but he'd get his family back together no matter who! and he'd keep them safe, that was his responsibility.

Kelly had to admit that sounded like heaven, to not have to be the responsible one for herself & her brother, to have that weight lifted off her shoulders was wonderful.

"Ahh, shouldn't you both get yourselves checked out?" Ziva asked cautiously.

Gibbs eyed her, she had a point, his girl had stopped breathing, she might have water in her lungs.

"I'm fine!" Kelly insisted "you checked me! We need to go!"

Gibbs rested his eyes on his girl "Ok, we'll go but as soon as we've gotten your brother, I am having a doctor check you again"

"Fine" Kelly agreed "can we go?"

"Yes" Gibbs agreed.

The trio headed for the car, having stopped quickly at Kelly's car to get her a change of clothes. Gibbs was changing himself into a spare set of clothes Tony had left in the car, jeans & a polo top. He went to help his girl change & drew a strange look from her.

"I can change myself" Kelly said cautiously, why was he trying to help her?

Gibbs couldn't help but let out a small smile, it was almost habit that he reached to help her, he'd have to curb this feeling. He was glad though that Ziva had given them some privacy & that it was pretty dark, otherwise he would be making her change in the car. A sudden thought dawned on him "Ziva! Call DiNozzo, tell him & McGee to get their buts to Fredericksburg now! They'll get there in less than half the time" he ordered.

Ziva dialled.

"DiNozzo" Tony answered.

"Tony, Gibbs needs you & McGee to get to Fredericksburg" Ziva said.

"This have anything to do with Pin Pin?" Tony asked, last he knew Gibbs memory was still awol.

"No, but he wants you both to get there fast" Ziva replied, this was going to get awkward.

"Ziva, we're in the middle of man hunt, we can't take off on something else, the Director will be pissed" Tony replied.

Gibbs could see Ziva was getting no where with him "everyone in" he said, he waited for both girls to get in & belt up & took off. He put his hand back to take the phone off Ziva "DiNozzo, I don't give a damn what the Director says, you & McGee are to leave now, in full gear. Get your butts down there & I don't give a damn about speed limits, I want you there yesterday!"

Tony had rarely heard his boss this... he didn't even know what "what's going on boss?" clearly, the memory was back, but what was going on?

"Ziva will call you back in 5 minutes with an exact location & details, by which time you will already be on your way, do I make myself clear DiNozzo?" Gibbs barked.

"Yes Boss" Tony replied, motioning McGee to follow. What ever was going on was serious.

Gibbs tossed the phone back to Ziva, he looked at his girl "the rest of my team will get there long before Quinn angel, they'll keep him safe, where is he?"

Kelly didn't know what he meant by team, but this wasn't the time to ask "on a school camp, this is the address to the campsite" she finished passing the piece of paper to Ziva.

"Is there someone you can call to give them a heads up?" Gibbs asked.

Kelly realised there was, she grabbed her bag & got her phone out, dialling immediately.

"Hello" Mr Stevens asked wearily, it was still like 4am, who on earth was calling?

"Hi Mr Stevens, I'm really sorry to wake you, it's Kelly Gibbs" Kelly said, realising the time.

Gibbs couldn't help but smile, hearing her say it was beyond good.

"Kelly? Is everything alright?" Mr Stevens asked concerned.

"Um, it will be" Kelly answered looking at her dad "I need to ask you a favour though"

"Of course, what can I do? Do you need me to take Phoenix home to my place tomorrow when we get back?" Mr Stevens asked, he was keenly aware of their situation.

"Ah no. I'm actually coming to get him now. I need you to make sure he's ok, keep watch on him & have him ready to go" Kelly started.

"Well, we were going to get the boys up in an hour for a morning bootcamp experience, so a little earlier wouldn't be too bad" Mr Stevens replied.

"I don't think that's the best" Kelly said, she took a deep breath "There's a chance my grandfather has sent some guys to get Phoenix. I'm coming as fast as I can, but I need you to keep watch until I get there"

Ziva had been busy texting the campsite's location when she looked up totally shocked, this Mac guy was their grandfather? That couldn't be right, but still it seemed to be. she really didn't know what to make of that.

It was at this moment that Mr Stevens sat up in bed, upon Kelly enrolling her brother in school he'd sat down with her & spoke about a lot of things, including their grandfather & the kind of man he was. He threw a pillow at the bunk next to him to wake his fellow teacher "Dayle, get up!"

Mr Dayle sat up & looked at his colleague "what?" he'd heard him talking & saw the concern.

"Get dressed & check the site for unwanted visitors, take the mag-light" Mr Stevens replied "The Gibbs kids grandfather may have sent men"

Dayle jumped up & set off instantly, he too knew about situation with the Gibbs kids.

"Kelly, Mr Dayle is checking the site. I will get the other teachers to get all the boys into the rec room & I'll keep Phoenix with me until you get here. He'll be fine" Mr Stevens replied.

"Tell him that 2 NCIS federal agents will there within the hour, their names are Anthony DiNozzo & Timothy McGee, I trust them Kell" Gibbs said gently, he'd been able to hear the conversation.

Kelly didn't quite know how to say her dad had arranged federal agents to go there "Mr Stevens, some federal agents from NCIS will be there before me to watch him until I get there, their names are Anthony DiNozzo & Timothy McGee" she finished suddenly realising that her dad was apparently a federal agent? NCIS? She wondered if that was anything like NIS?

Mr Stevens was a former marine himself "NCIS? What's going on Kelly? Are you ok? Do you need help? I can call my brother"

"Thank you, I'm ok Mr Stevens, I'm on my way too you as we speak, you can trust them" Kelly replied.

Gibbs had to admit the concern he'd heard in the teachers voice was actually nice, it sounded like he really cared for the pair.

"Ok Kelly, I will get your brother squared away & await their & your arrival. Do you want to speak with Phoenix?" Mr Stevens asked.

"Please" Kelly said, though she really didn't know what to say.

"Hello" Nix said yawning, why'd Mr Stevens wake up.

"Hey squirt" Kelly smiled, it had been days since she'd heard his voice, it was nice & she knew he was only semi-awake.

"Kelly? Why you calling before the birds are even awake?" Nix asked, he was a boy who liked his sleep.

"I can see some birds awake where I am" Kelly laughed, he could always bring a smile to her face.

Gibbs even let out a small laugh, that was a line she'd used on him! He then thought about the voice he heard, it sounded perfect, if a little sleeply, he just couldn't wait to see his boy! He had a son! Holy Crap!

"Not funny!" Nix rolled his eyes "what's going on?"

Kelly took a deep breath, it kinda hurt "I'm coming to pick you up"

"What? Why?" Nix asked in shock, as he saw his teacher pack his stuff up.

"It's a long story, I will explain when I get there, until then I want you to stay with Mr Stevens, you don't leave his side Phoenix" Kelly

"But why? I'm actually having fun for once Kell!" Nix exclaimed.

Kelly banged her head back on the headrest "I'm sure you are Nixy, I'll make it up to you, we'll..." she looked at her dad getting an idea "we'll, go camping again soon"

Gibbs nodded & stroked his girls head, trying to sooth her, she was obviously stressed, camping with them, sounded like absolute heaven!

"No, I want to stay here with the boys" Nix replied, camping with the boys was much funner than the prospect of camping with his sister "You didn't let me watch that movie last weekend! This is my choice, F6!"

Gibbs raised his eyebrow, he'd practically yelled that, it startled him, apparently the family rules were still in play. He thought about what this particular one was - 'F6: If someone makes a choice that affects someone else, the affected person can make another choice that affects the initial choice maker & no protests can be made' he & Shannon had created that one to get around some of the many marine issues that affected normal family lives.

Kelly took a deep breath, there was only one thing she could do "I'm sorry squirt, F1"

Gibbs looked at his daughter in absolute shock, their Family Rule 1 was the one that conquered all - 'F1: Mum or dad have the power to evoke veto over any situation without opposition, if its an emergency situation' - but only he & Shannon had rights to use it, why did Kelly have that privilege? He needed some more answers & fast!

Nix was silent, that was the first time his sister had used that rule on her... since...

Kelly could see her dad was shocked, she took yet another deep breath "I'm sorry Nixy, I promise you that you'll understand when I get there."

"ok" Nix said timidly.

"You'll stay with Mr Stevens until I get there ok?" Kelly asked.

"Yea, fine" Nix replied.

Kelly wasn't sure if she should tell him about Quinn.. no she had to "are you with Mr Stevens now?" she didn't want to tell him if he didn't have some support.

"Yea, why?" Nix asked, Mr Stevens was now sitting next to him.

"There's... there's a chance Quinn is on his way to you, if you see him or any of the others, you tell Mr Stevens straight away" Kelly said as gently as possible.

Nix's eyes widened "Quinn? Why?" he really didn't like the guy, he was actually scared of him.

"I'll explain when I get there, just stay close to Mr Stevens. There's also 2 federal agents coming to watch you until I get there" Kelly said, not really knowing how to explain that.

"huh?" Nix asked.

"Long story" Kelly replied "I'll be there as soon as I can".

"Ok Kell, love you" Nix replied, there was something in her voice that made him think there was something big going on.

"Love you too Nixy" Kelly replied.

Nix passed the phone back to his teacher.

Mr Stephens could see the boy was now nervous, he put his arm around him "We'll see you soon Kelly, you should see the bowl Nix made for Buster, he's a real woodworking pro"

Kelly let out a small smile "Can't wait to see it, I'll be there soon" she finished hanging up.

They sat in silence for a few minutes, none of them quite knew what to say.

Gibbs looked across at his girl, he could see she was nervous, confused, he was right there with her, but she also looked a little under the weather "you feeling ok angel?"

Kelly had to admit being on the phone helped keep the motion sickness at bay, but now that she had nothing else to focus on, her stomach was churning "stomach's a little queazy" she hated that she'd get motion sick so easily.

Gibbs suddenly understood what she meant, her motion sickness! He reached for the glovebox & grabbed a bottle of tablets "Here, take two, they'll help" he always kept a supply of these in the car in case anyone he transported got motion sick like she did.

Kelly took them & swallowed "Thanks"

"Mr Stephens is Nix's woodwork & metal works teacher & his year advisor/councillor too" Kelly said, she wanted to fill the silence & didn't want him to ask about her mum, she took a breath "he's a marine, combat engineers"

Gibbs smiled, liking the sound of all of it "sounds like a good guy"

Kelly let out a small smile "Mr Dayle is his sports teacher, was in the 101st airborne"

Gibbs breathed a sigh of relief, to know that a marine & airborne army man was already watching over his son was a very big relief, he wondered something "Who's Buster?".

Kelly let out a smile "our german shepherd"

"You have a dog?" Gibbs asked.

"yes, and he doesn't shed that much hair" Kelly answered.

Gibbs let out a small smile "Don't worry angel, we wont get rid of him, mum will have to live with it" she never wanted a dog due to the hair factor, but now that he thought of Shannon, he couldn't delay the question any more, he had to ask.

Kelly could see he was about to ask about mum, but to be honest, she wasn't feeling all that great "can we not talk about that until we've gotten there?"

Gibbs could see she was getting a little green, he decided to try something he used to do "Ok but Kelly, I want you to listen to me"

Kelly looked over to him, not really getting it "ok"

Gibbs took a deep breath "I know this has all been a shock to your system, mine too. I know you want to get to your brother as fast as we can, so we can't stop, I wish we could."

"I know" Kelly interjected.

Gibbs smiled "Good, now...we don't let this motion sickness stuff make us smell, do we Kells? Nope, we breathe through it, we suck it up, chew on it & spit it out, when we're in an appropriate place. So you're going to do something for me, for your dad, you will not throw up in this car Kelly Anne Gibbs, understood?" Gibbs finished

Kelly looked over at him wide eyed, she couldn't believe he'd actually said it all, the whole spiel, just like he used to when she was younger. She could see the same thing in his eyes that she saw all those years ago, it made her smile "yes dad"

Ziva's eyes shot wide open in shock, Gibbs had just ordered his daughter not to throw up? and she said yes? Could he really do that? She flashed a look between them, both were smiling, this was getting weird! Ok, it was already weird, weirder then! Much weirder!

A/N: They're on their way! and Tony & McGee too! Hopefully they can get there in time! Ziva's in a world of confusion, along with everyone else though.

How will Tony & Tim go getting to the campsite, what will their reaction be to Nix & everything really? There are so many questions, how will Gibbs react when he hears why Shannon is in Houston? How will Nix react to his dad & to the news about his mum? Will Quinn beat them to Nix? It will take some time to get through them all :)

I hope to get another chapter up soon, so stay tuned & remember, I love to hear what you all think, so review away!