Authors note: Since I left that last chapter on a bit of a cliff hanger, and since I knew what I was going to do next I have managed yet another chapter :) I am hoping it's not too jumbled. Also am really happy that people like this, and thanks to everyone who has reviewed or put this story on alert. So keep letting me know what you think

'Standing at the end of the bed, was Kelly, she was older though at least 20. She looked like her mum but her hair was strawberry blonde and her mouth had that slight upturn to it that Gibbs always got when he was trying not to laugh.

'Kelly, I can't believe it's you, all grown up'

She grinned at him and then ran into his arms, hugging him tight. 'I thought you would be transparent' he asked as he hugged her as close as he possibly could.

'They thought it was only fair that we got to at least hug, I am your daughter after all', she pulled back.

'That's why they sent me, children are seen as being the future, and so I am going to show you hope, show you all the things you'll miss if you don't take a chance, but we have to hurry'. Gibbs smiled, her fast paced talking reminded him of Abby. She grabbed his hand and he felt as though he was being pulled in different directions, his stomach took up residence in his mouth as his surroundings blurred together and to stop himself from throwing up he shut his eyes.

When he opened them again he was standing in front of Jenny's townhouse, a thick layer of snow covered the ground and the twinkling Christmas lights reflected off it.

'What are we doing here?'

'This is a glimpse into the future you could have if you tell Jenny how you feel, I can't tell you when this is, or what else might happen though, this is all you get to know', She watched as her dad narrowed his eyes:

'I don't see how this will change my mind'

Kelly rolled her eyes, 'Just come on, we're not leaving until we've been in', With that she pulled him through the front wall of the house and into the living room. The room was warm and cosy, the fire was burning merrily away, a massive tree stood in the bay window, presents were pilled up underneath it. Gibbs looked round as the door flew open and the equivalent of a whirlwind entered the room.

The whirlwind was actually 2 small boys, they were obviously twins, not much older than 2. They weren't identical, although they both had brown hair and sparkling green eyes that gleamed with excitement and mischief. Both boys did a running jump onto the sofa yelling out , 'mommy, hurry'

In followed an obviously pregnant Jenny with 2 cups of hot chocolate that she passed to the boys who were now happily ensconced on the sofa, 'Careful it's hot' she warned them as she sat down in between them and pulled a book out from down the side of the sofa, and proceeded to read them The Night Before Christmas.

Jethro surveyed the scene in front of him, 'this is my future?'

'If you choose to tell her then yeah this is what you'll have, can't tell you when all this happens, but I can tell you that the baby's a girl, I always wanted brothers and sisters, this way I get my wish, so you have to tell her' Kelly grinned at him, but he stayed quiet, 'Dad this is what you want, isn't it? The chance to have a family again'

'Yeah it is but…….you can't promise me I won't lose them can you?'

'Well no I'm not allowed to, but if you sit back and do nothing then you'll lose Jenny regardless'

'I can't lose another family Kel', He turned back to look at the 2 boys snuggled into Jenny's side, 'I just can't go through that again'

'No ones saying you will, look this probably isn't the best place to have this discussion', she clapped her hands and the scene changed. This time they were in a park, the trees were draped in Christmas lights, Kelly motioned to sit down on one of the benches. Her dad stalled,

'Is it not strange to sit in a park at 3am'

'No one can see or hear us, I told you we can't affect the future, now sit down and stop trying to change the subject', For once Gibbs did as he was asked. 'Dad remember that time I fell off my bike'

'Now who's changing the subject?', he was quietened when she shot him a very familiar glare, 'Yeah of course I do, I remember everything you have ever done'

'Well then, you'll remember how I was too scared to get back on, and you told me that I couldn't let fear hold me back, that there would be a lot of things in life that would scare me, but that I had to push past it and keep going'

'That's different, I can't go through losing another family'

'Who says you will? You could both live till your old and gray with a swarm of Grandkids running round your feet, is that not worth the risk'

'Maybe'

Kelly sighed, her time was running out and he was digging his heels in, she had to take him back home. She grabbed his hand again, and Gibbs was slightly put out to find himself back in his room. He turned to his daughter, still trying to get over how fantastic she had turned out. She hugged him again, and pulled away, with tears glistening in her eyes.

'Dad, all I want is to see you happy, I don't want to watch you make such a massive mistake, for once in your life listen to heart'

'Can't you stay any longer?'

'No I need to go, you need to sleep now, but please take heed of these warnings we've given you' Once again Gibbs found himself inexplicably tired and closed his eyes.

Kelly stood another moment and waited for the 2 other spirits to join her in the room. They both arrived at the same time.

'How did you get on?' Kate inquired

'Not too great, I really don't think he's going to pull together in time'

Shannon put her arm round her daughter's shoulders, 'Don't worry too much I have a plan'

Kate looked up slightly perplexed 'What else can we do?'

Shannon looked at her once husband's sleeping form, 'He is going to convince himself that this was all a dream, what he needs is a shock to the system, and I know just the thing', The other 2 women looked at each other and nodded, the 3 of them then faded away into the darkness of the room to plan their next move.