A/N: I am just going to be brief about this.. Thank you all for review I did get quiet a few.. I will try to reply to some of them...

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"Gibbs.. I'm really sorry. I should have called."

Gibbs smiled, he was proud that his stern stare was enough to make her apologies, but unfortunatly for her,

he knew that she needed what was coming to her. She just didn't know it yet.

As Abby sat next to Gibbs on the couch she began thinking of her actions yesterday. She knew she should of called Gibbs, McGee, Ziva or Kate but at the time she just wanted to get to work and the guy just so happened to show up. Abby looked back at Gibbs, but found that he was no longer sitting next to her. He had made his way over to the stairs.

"Abby you know where your room is, you've stayed there enough."

Abby got up off the couch and headed towards Gibbs she was heading up the stairs when there was a loud smack followed by a strong pain on her back side.

"OW!!! Hey!!"

"That Abigail is a warning. If you ever pull this stunt again and not call me or anyone else on the team you can bet that you will be back here again, except next time you will be end up over my knee and no clothes for padding. Do you Understand me?"

Abby began to tear up. SHe never thought one swat from Gibbs would hurt so much. She was trying to rub the sting out of her butt when GIbbs quickly landed another swat to the side of her butt.

"Ow! Hey! What was that one for?" She declared as she rubbed the new sting on her butt.

"That was for not answering me when I was talking to you. I said do you understand me?"

"Yes 'dad' I understand." Abby replied in a 'I've lost' tone.

Gibbs smiled and grabbed her into a hug.

"I love you as if you were my daughter and I don't know what I would do if anything happened to you."

Abby began to cry at this point.

"I really and truly am sorry Gibbs. I didn't think yesterday and I should have, please don't hate me."

Gibbs pulled Abby away from him and frowned at her.

"Abigail, I could never hate you. Yes I am very dissapointed in your choices yesterday, but if I hated you I would not take the time to punish you when I see fit. I love you Abbs and I hope that you know that. We both love you Hollis and I."

Gibbs grabbed Abby and pulled her down to sit on the steps with him.

"I am looking forward to you helping out with the baby. He or she is going to need the greatest, big sister to look up to and I don't see anyone else around here that fits that discription."

Abby smiled and leaned over into a sideways hug. Just as they were breaking it off and Abby was about to head upstairs, McGee popped around the corner.

"Hey Gibbs, just coming out to say goodnight.. Heard you talking and knew you were still up."

McGee looked over at Abby and saw that she had been crying.

"Gibbs found out about yesterday huh?"

Abby nodded and continued up the stairs after quickly saying goodnight to Gibbs, McGee and Hollis, who was still relaxing in the living room.

Gibbs turned to McGee, and gave him his deep stare.

"Uh.. I think I am going to go to bed now Boss, thanks for dinner..." he turned to Hollis, "Thank you also Hollis and congradulations again. See you in the morning."

McGee turned around and headed to his room with quick speed incase Gibbs decided that they needed to talk. Gibbs smiled to himself as he turned back towards the living room to sit next to Hollis.

"So you said that you are going to make another appointment? When do you want to make it so I know.."

Hollis smiled and leaned over to lay on Gibbs' lap.

"Jethro don't worry you will be the first to know."

Gibbs leaned down to plant a kiss on her forehead.

"So my prescious mother to be, what do you think you are having?"

"I am not really sure. I am thinking a boy, but that is only because I really want a boy."

Gibbs couldn't help but to let out a chuckle.

"You know what, I would love to have a boy as well. I just hope that he would be nothing like I was growing up, otherwise my belt will be getting quiet a workout."

Hollis chuckled as well, "Oh really, you were that bad huh? mmm hmmm.. I married a bad boy."

"You better believe it, shall I show you just how bad I can be?" Gibbs leaned over and pressed a loving kiss to her mouth. Hollis just leaned back, "Your such a tease."

As the clock struck 2200 Gibbs decided that it was time to retire to bed. Just as he was hitting the top step he could hear the faint sounds of Abby slightly snoring away. He couldn't help but feel a ping in his chest at the thought of having a family again. He truly did want a boy, he wouldn't mind sharing the experience of shooting guns and helping sand the boat. He knew that he could do those things if they had a girl, but he just felt that he could never really get close to his daughter like he was with Kelly. He kept thinking he would be dishonoring her memory if they were to have a girl. Gibbs knew that he just needed to play this be ear for now.


As the light of the early morning broke through the blinds in McGee's room, he raised himself slowly off the bed. He could smell bacon being cooked in the kitchen. He stood and replaced his pants on over his boxers. As he walked into the kitchen he could see Gibbs standing over the stove cooking, while Abby was sitting at the table talking about her latest forensic discovery.

"Smells great boss." McGee said as he took his spot at the table.

"Timmy, you are finally up, I thought you were going to sleep through breakfast." Abby announced. happy he was out of bed.

"It is only 0600 Abby its still early."

Gibbs couldn't help but laugh while cooking breakfast. It was like having two small children in his house. He served up four plates of bacon and eggs just as Hollis strided into the kitchen.

"Mmm, bacon and eggs my favorite breakfast!"

She made herself comfertable at the table.

"Wow Jethro, I'm surprised, none of our breakfast is burnt." Hollis commented as she passed the plate of bacon to Abby. This caused everyone at the table to laugh.

"Hey I resent that, I told you that I don't burn everything!:

Breakfast continued with quiet. Soon after breakfast everyone was seated in the living room to watch a favorite movie of Hollis's Fly Away Home. 0900 rolled around rather quickly and Hollis decided that it was time to call her doctor and make an appointment for her ultrasound. As Hollis was on the phone, Abby, McGee and Gibbs were busy discussing an old cold case that still had them confused. Hollis walked in only moments later to hear Abby yell at McGee.

"I DID NOT MISHANDLE EVIDENCE ON THE JONES CASE AND YOU KNOW IT!!!"

Gibbs was almost relieved that Hollis wanted to talk to him alone in the kitchen.

"Is everything ok babe?" Gibbs asked as he leaned against the counter.

"I think so Jethro, however I can not say the same for McGee.."

Gibbs smiled.. "He'll be fine.. Abby know her limits in this house by now I hope.."

"The doctor says she would like to see me today if possible?"

Gibbs reached out and grabbed Hollis pulling her in for a side hug.

"We sure can, just let me go and tell Mr and Mrs Smith in there were we are heading."

As he turned to the living room Hollis stated; "I'm shocked for the second time today. You were able to use a movie reference."

Gibbs just grinned as he proceded into the living room.


The doctors office seemed to be fairly empty when Hollis and Gibbs walked through the doors. They didn't have much wait before the doctor called Hollis back. "Mrs. Gibbs it is nice to see you again so soon."

"Yes it is nice to be here.. I am really wanting to know how far along I am." Hollis exclaimed as she was placed into a room.

"Well we certainly can check that out for you Mrs. Gibbs.. Now I know this is going to sound like a funny question, but do you mind having your husband in the room while we check you out?"

Hollis just turned to Gibbs and gave him a nod. "That is perfectly ok.. He can stay.. He helped make this so he can watch!"

This made the doctor laugh as while Gibbs turned his head in embaressment.

"Ok Mrs. Gibbs I am going to ask if you would please lift up your shirt and pull your hem of your pants down to right about your pelvic bone."

Hollis followed all the doctors instructions as Gibbs stood next to her anxious as to the outcome of this visit. He kept wondering if she was far enough along that they could tell the sex of the baby. Would Hollis even want to know now or is she going to be one of those that wants to be surprised. He hoped not. He didn't think that he could go the rest of the pregnancy and not know whether it was a boy or a girl. The doctor soon brought him out of his thoughts and directed his attention towards the computer screen.

"This here, (as she pointed to the farily large peanut shaped object) is your baby. It looks as if you are around closer to 4 months. I see that it has taken a while for you to notice any symptoms. I am sure now that you are fully aware of your situation you will start developing a lot faster then you were. It is a funny thing really."

Hollis looked over to Gibbs who was mezmorized by the baby on the screen. She could see the tears being held back in the older mans eyes as he came to grip that this was real and that baby on the screen was truthfully his.

"Jethro, are you alright?"

"I am fine Hollis, just can't believe that this is all real."

As they both looked at the screen Hollis turned back to the doctor.

"4 months. Does that mean I am far enough along to tell what the sex of our baby?"

"Yes you are, let me just take another quick glance. The baby does look to be in a position in order to tell. Are you sure that this is what you want?"

Both Hollis and Gibbs looked at each other. He was hoping that she would say yes. The thought of waiting was eating him up inside.

"Yes, I am sure. I would really like to know."

The doctor smiled as she moved the devise around on her tummy and found the right spot to get a good look.

"Well it looks like you two are going to be proud parents of a little boy."

Hollis smiled as she looked at Gibbs who looked like he could hardly breath. His wish came true.


The ride home was enjoyable as they were both smiling from ear to ear at the news from the doctor. Hollis had another ultrasound appointment when she hit 7 months.

As they pulled up to the house Gibbs turned to Hollis before she had a chance to get out of the car.

"Hollis, do you want to tell McGee and Abby right now then the others later?"

"Well we might as well Jethro, they knew where we were and I think Abby won't stop pestering us until she knows."

"You have a point. I will call Ducky, Ziva and Kate in a little while and tell them the news."

They entered their house to find McGee crashed out on the couch while Abby was messing around on her laptop in the armchair. When she noticed that they were home she wacked McGee on the knee to signal that he needed to wake up.

"Uh.. wh.. what.. What is it." McGee asked as he rasied himself up on the couch.

"Nothing serious McGee you can calm back down." Gibbs said as they made their way into the living room.

"Soooooo... Do you know?" Abby asked sitting on the edge of her seat anticipating the good news. She didn't really care what it was as long as it was a healthy Gibblet.

"Yes we do know. Me and Jethro are going to be having a little boy."

Abby jumped up off the chair and ran to Gibbs. The tackled hug was expected as Gibbs braced himself.

"Thank you Abby."

"Oh Gibbs, we are going to have a miny version of you walking around the office. I am so happy. I can't wait till he gets here."

"I don't think you are the only one." Hollis said as she made her way into the kitchen to start dinner.

Gibbs knew that today started a long and unfortunatly expensive time but he knew that it is all worth having something as precious as a son to look after, to help learn and grow. At this point and time he really could not see how his life could get any better. Well that is until the baby was actually in his arms. Everyone else went to join Hollis in the kitchen while Gibbs stayed behind in the living room. He still had some calls to make. The phone call for Kate and Ziva was easy. Ziva was staying with Kate while her apartment was being remodeled. After he hung up with them he proceeded to call Ducky.

"Dr. Mallards residence."

"Hey Duck its me."

"Awe Jethro, I was wondering when I was going to be getting the phone call."

"Yeah Duck. We had her appointment today. We are going to be having a little boy. She is 4 months along."

"Well sounds like you all are going to be very happy. Have you both thought of names yet?"

"No Duck, not yet. We only just found out it is going to be a boy today. I am sure that Hollis will be buying baby name books real soon."

"Im sure she will my dear boy. Well I must be getting off Jethro. Mother is having a problem."

"You go take care of her Duck. Talk to you soon."

"You too Jethro and again congradulations are in order."

"Thank you Duck."

As he hung up the phone he couldn't help but let the tears that he had been holding in all day fall free. His life was finally being put back together piece by piece.

TBC


A/N: Please review.. And also when you review if you have any thoughts or ideas as to what you would like to see in this story send them on to me.. I would love the ideas and maybe it would help me update sooner. More ideas means more chapters and a faster writing process.

Gibbs: Wow a boy.. That is cool.. Will you hurry up and get to the point so I can hold my son!!!

Me: workin on it boss. Lots to do around here. slow on my updates.

Gibbs: Well work faster and write faster.. Not that hard.

Me: Whatever you say boss.. whatever you say.

Gibbs: Do you want me to slap you, because when I do it won't be on the back of the head!!!! (one of my reviewers gave me this idea!)

Thanks to all my reviewers.. I know that there are times when I have the worst spelling in the world. Please don't hate me for it. I am trying.. Thank you agian. Next chapter up soon