*Authors note: i hope you like this chapter :D enjoy and thanks for reading :D
Gibbs lifted the coffee; the sweet spring scent of the nearby tree in bloom mixing with the rosebush by which he sat created a faint echo above the smell of coffee. He was only slightly surprised when tony sat down holding his own drink. He didn't speak, nor did tony; they each just sat there waiting for something. They didn't wait long before McGee joined them; tony offered no insult, merely a nod in greeting as McGee sat down with tea in his hands. Abby was next to join their group, her black clothing and parasol attracting attention from the other cafe diners, but the small group offered her a nod in greeting. Ducky took the last seat, but still the group remained silent, each of them unsure of what to say. Then, as if by chance, a single red rose dropped from the plant, landing on the table. All eyes fixated on it. then as if the words were drawn from him tony blurted "I miss Kate" they looked at him for a moment before McGee added "I miss her too" another second passed before Abby and ducky vocalised "I miss her so much" and "she was so full of life" then unbidden all eyes turned to Gibbs, his stoic demeanour hadn't changed a fraction. There was silence then "she was a great agent" Abby smiled "yeah, but she was an even better friend". Gibbs lifted his eyes from the table to the nearby tree. Around him the conversation about Kate continued, but his gaze was a little more fulfilled. Underneath the tree, surrounded by falling petals as the wind shook the tree, she stood there watching them, she smiled at him and behind his coffee he smiled for the first time since her death.