A/N: Hi, sorry for the delay. Hope you are still interested in this story. I promise to write more soon. This is only a short part, but I think a sweet one. More problems for the couple to master are on the way. So stay tuned. On with the story.

Part 24

"Jethro, do you know what Vegas is best known for?" she asked him while watching the show in front of the 'Bellagio'.

"Elvis and gambling?" he asked.

"There is something else. Have you noticed all the little chapels on our way?"

"Chapels, as in wedding chapels?"

"That's what I was speaking about. There are lots of persons coming to Vegas to get married. Well, we are here!"

"Honey, you can't be serious. Our families and Abby are going to kill us. You know, Abby is already planning the whole thing. You can't do this to her."

"You are right, but I want our baby to be born in wedlock. I know that's kind of old fashioned but I want everyone to see that we are a family. That I love you and that I'm more than happy to have your child. We can have a big wedding when we go back. Perhaps together with Tony and Max. We both know that Abby is planning something really big and I don't know how long she will need to finish everything. Or do you get cold feet?" Kate asked, hoping that wouldn't be the case.

"No, I don't have cold feet. Let's get married and we deal with Abby when we get back on Monday. Sounds good for you?" Gibbs said and kissed Kate.

So they went to a very romantic looking chapel and got married. It was the best day of their life.

When Gibbs and Kate woke up the next day, Gil was already at home, preparing breakfast. Catherine and Lindsey were there, too.

"What are you grinning about, Katie-bug?" Gil asked when the couple entered the kitchen, both grinning like a Cheshire Cat.

"We got married last night." Kate said.

"You got married? I thought one of your friends is planning a big wedding back in Washington." Gil stated.

"She still is. Nobody knows about it, just us for the moment. And we are still having the big wedding Abby is planning. I don't know how long she will take for it and we haven't set a date yet. Well, yesterday we both had the feeling that it was right to do. You know what I mean?"

"I guess I know what you mean. So you just keep it a secret or are you telling your guys at home?"

"We haven't decided yet. But we still have some time to think about it. For now it stays between us, okay? How was shift?" Kate asked to change the topic.

While having breakfast they talked about the case Cath and Gil were working at the moment. Lindsey was talking about school and how 'Uncle Gil' helped her with her science project for a competition. Lindsey was truly happy about the fact that her mother and Gil were finally engaged. She loved Gil like a father.

After breakfast Kate and Gibbs needed to leave for the airport. Gil and his little family were following them in their own car to say goodbye to them.

"Katie-bug, it was so nice to see you again. I truly hope we will stay in contact. And don't forget that you are my best-woman. So I see you at my wedding at least." Gil said hugging Kate.

"I will see what I can do. And we will stay in contact that I can promise you. Catherine, we will stay in contact, too. And as soon we have set a date, you are getting an invitation, okay?"

Gibbs said goodbye too and together they went to their waiting plane.

Did you like this little part? I hope so. Problems are awaiting for them. How will they tell there friends in DC about the wedding? And in later parts a further NCIS member will come into the story.