Tony (8), Kate (7), Tim (5).

Paraguay comeback" – this story is based on the events of the end of the season 14. It slightly mentions what happened, so „spoiler alert".

Gibbs and McGee have been held hostage in Paraguay for the past 5 weeks. After a successful rescue action performed by the rest of their NCIS team, they were finally heading home.

After a long flight and quick medical examination, they could reunite with their families, friends and coworkers.

It was already dark outside the NCIS headquarters, when the elevator dinged and revealed both Gibbs and McGee.

As soon as it happened, three ecstatic kids ran towards their father: "DADDY!"

Jethro bent down to their level and knocked him down. Jethro hugged them firmly against his chest and kissed all their heads. "You've all grown up so much! I missed you beyond belief." he whispered to them.

Jen watched the scene in front of her. She started shaking. She put her palm on her mouth. She was strong the whole time, for the sake of their kids. But now, that it seemed that everything was behind them, she broke down. She felt like every emotion went through her body.

After Jethro welcomed his kids, he slowly stood up. He locked his eyes with eyes of his wife. He slowly went up to her.
"Jen." he whispered.

"Jethro." and with that she fell into his arms. She started to sob, put him even closer to her and then cried.

He closed his eyes, blinked away tears. And said in a whisper to his wife: "I missed you. I am so proud of you, Jen. You were strong. I love you."

She drew back. And kissed Jethro with so much ferocity, that it surprised them both. Soon the kiss became softer. Remembering where they were, they broke the kiss. They connected their foreheads together. And took deep breath.

Tim, Kate and Tony ran to them. Jethro heaved Tim in his arms up to the air. The young boy giggled: "Daddy, I am glad you're home."
"Me too, buddy, me too." And Jethro hugged his family.

Watching the scene in front on them, Abby was the first one from the team who wanted to welcome Gibbs. She hugged him.

The rest came and said: "Boss, welcome." "Glad you are back."

There was a happy ending, after all.