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AN: Thanks for all the reviews. This is just a short chapter without any big problems to solve. Just some sweet Kibbs moments. More to come soon and there are some more secrets to be uncovered.

Part 18

After they had come open about their relationship, life was just great for Gibbs and Kate. They don't have to hide their love for each other.

The case-load was very low at the moment. Tony had taken some days off so he could finish the moving into the new house. The rest of the team was doing the paperwork they hated so much. But what else to do?

"Jethro, do you mind if I leave early today? I have an appointment with my doctor." Kate asked about lunch time.

"Of course I don't mind. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would love to accompany you."

"I didn't know!"

"Katie, I told you that I love you and that I'm happy about the baby so why wouldn't I like to go to the doctor with you? That's all I can do for you to support you, you know. So when do we need to leave?"

Kate was stunned. In the three months she had been with him he surely got a soft touch she really liked. He had changed the way of threatening the persons around him. He was friendlier with the team, but still the hard-nosed interrogator.

"How about we leave now? It's not that we are buried with work and a change would be good for you."

"You are right. I'm kind of bored. So let's go." Gibbs told McGee that he would call it a day and if something should happen he should call him. Then he took Kate to her appointment. He went in with her to the examination room. He was stunned when he saw the baby for the first time on the ultra sound. He couldn't believe it that this was their offspring. He was speechless. When Kate was finished with her appointment he asked her. "What would you like to do now?"

"How about a little snack? You know I skipped lunch today."

"That's not good for the both of you. You have to think about the baby."

"I'm but I can tell that something has changed in you behavior the last few hours. No more happy about the baby?" Kate asked.

"Happy? I can't describe you my feelings, but sure I'm happy. We are going to be parents. I was aware of this fact, but seeing the baby for the first time with your own eyes is something else." Gibbs explained.

"I know, I'm kind of frightened. Will we be good parents, Jethro?"

"Of course, we will. We will love our baby, no matter what. But seeing the baby made me something realize."

"And that would be?" Kate asked, not sure if she would like what he was thinking.

"Well, when the baby is born it will be better for it to stay at one place so it isn't torn apart between both of our places. And you know, my house is much bigger than yours."

"So you suggest moving together. I like that idea pretty much. And besides that your house is way bigger it will sure be easier for me doing the moving than to move your boat out of your basement." Kate smiled at him.

Gibbs smiled back. Just at this moment his cell was ringing.

"One day I will throw this thing away." he said and flipped the cell open.

"Hi Boss. Where have you been? Probie said you had to take Kate to the doctor? Everything alright?" Tony asked concerned.

"Yeah, couldn't be any better. Just a normal routine examination. You know, pregnant women are supposed to do that regularly. Did you take Max to one already?"

"No, it's kind of difficult for her, you know."

"I see, but that's not the reason for your calling, is it?"

"No, we just finished moving and we would like to invite you for tonight. Does dinner sounds great. I'm even going to cook. Ducky, Probie and Abbs already agreed."

"You can cook?" Gibbs asked surprised.

"I'm Italian, of course I can cook. You can ask Max or you can see yourself tonight."

Gibbs asked Kate who agreed to the invitation. Tony gave Gibbs his new address and the time they should arrive.

So Gibbs and Kate went home, took a quick shower and again were on the street. Gibbs drove them to Arlington, where Tony's new home was located. It was no 10 minutes away from work.

When they arrived they were sure impressed. From the outside the house looked huge. It was a two-story, light-colored house with blue shades. In front of the house was a small, well-cared for yard.

Gibbs and Kate got out of the car and were just about to ring the bell, when Max opened the door.

"Hi, great that you could make it. I missed you the last few days." Max said and hugged Kate. Since working together the both of them had become quite good friends.

"I missed you, too. Work isn't the same without you and even without Tony. I'm glad you are back next week."

"That's something we need to discuss with Gibbs. But first let's see the house. It's great, isn't it?" Max asked and began to show it.

It sure was big. It had enough space for Tony's little family and the basement was big enough to house Joshua.

Tony was making dinner at the kitchen, while Max showed the house to her new friends. When all had seen it, Tony was ready with dinner. So all of them went to the dinner hall to eat.

"Tony, dinner was great." Abby said.

"If we only had known earlier." McGee said.

"You cook like that and you eat the stuff you eat usual in the office? That doesn't match. But dinner was really delicious. Compliment for the chef."

"Thanks Kate. I don't cook this often, just for friends."

"But back in Seattle he made dinner quiet often for the both of us. I never got enough of his cooking. I missed it the last two years."

"Ah, now I have the real reason why you were looking for me. You were about to starve." Tony smiled at her and Max hit him in the chest.

"When we arrived, Max said there was something you needed to discuss with Jethro."

"Yeah, there is a problem we need to take care of. But I don't know if now is the perfect time."

"You don't need to keep secrets. We are all your friends, you can trust us." Ducky said.

"I know. Well the problem is, we still need to go to Seattle to get Joshua and to tell Max' friends that she won't come back. And then there is the matter with her pregnancy. We can't look for a doctor because she isn't like each other woman. I know that two years ago was a medicine woman in Seattle, a Transgenic."

"You mean Ava, don't you? Well, when I left to look for you she still was there."

"I want you to see her. Just to make sure everything is alright with you. I know that we can trust you, Ducky, but no offence. You are normally working with death bodies."

"Dear Anthony, even I work with death bodies at the moment, I sure got a medical diploma. But I understand that you want to consult someone familiar with your situation. But if you need a second opinion, you know where you can find me." Ducky said not a bit disappointed.

"Thanks Ducky." Tony said, turning to Gibbs. "So Boss, how about a few days off?"

"You got one week and not a second longer. I'll see you back next Monday, 0800 sharp. Did I make myself clear?"

"Crystal-clear. Thanks Boss."

TBC …

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