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Sorry about the wait. Will be a bit happier and Jibbs-ey in the next chapter. Hope you enjoy!

Half an hour later and the greetings were over. Jenny had picked out a beautiful dress almost immediately. It was slim line ivory, with a lace sash around the waist. There was a heart neckline with lace sleeves. Ally was currently trying it on while Jenny was talking to Mary.

"What's her husband to be like then?" questioned Jenny referring to Ally.
"Mark he's called. Ye he's sweat. Not what I'd have thought of as her type though." replied Mary with a smile.
"Why not?"
"He's sensible."
"Oi! I can still hear you! What is that supposed to mean mother?" shouted Ally from inside the changing room.
"Sorry love. It's just your previous boyfriends have all been…well…rebels."
"Ye well I've grown up mum. He's a marine ya know Jen."
"If I had any other job I would be over the moon for you, I would completely believe you were in safe hands. But I deal with marine who murder, drug deal and much more every day. So that aint gonna convince me love."
"Thanks Jen, know how to make a girl feel happy don't you. He makes me happy Jen, like no other man has."
"That's all I needed to know. Now, when do I get to meet him?"
"Erm, the wedding."
"Not going to happen. I am not letting my best friend marry a man I haven't even met. So when?"
"How about tomorrow night? We are having the best man over so he can meet me and you'd be doing me a favour, you can translate marine talk for me."
"Consider it a date!" both girls laughed, while Mary sat with a smile on her face, because she had both her girls with her."

Then out walked Ally. The sight made tears form in Mary's eyes and took away Jens breath. Ally looked Amazing, her brown locks where lose and the dress fitted in all the right places, she looked beautiful and sophisticated.

"You've done it again Jen." Smiled Ally as she looked in the mirror.
"You look beautiful Ally." Smiled her mum. "Thank you Jenny." Said the older brunette hugging the redhead.

Soon it was Jenny's turn to try on her maid of honours dress. "Ally, it's way too big, is there a smaller size?" questioned Jenny.
"Jen! That is the same size you were at prom!" said Ally.
"Jenny, you have lost too much weight. You are way too thin!"
"Don't start Mary! I don't have time to eat."
"Make time! Caffeine isn't a life substance!"
"Ok ok. Now smaller dress please."

Ally handed Jenny the dress, and soon the sound of her arguing with the woman was heard. This caused Ally and her mum to smile, the firery red-head had not lost her temper in the years apart. Once the arguing died down Jenny stepped out. She was wearing a deep navy blue dress, it was strapless, simple with a matching sash middle and A line skirt which showcased her tiny waist. It fell just above her knees which made her legs look even longer.

"You look lovely Jenny." Said Mary.
"Thank you." Replied a blushing Jenny.
"Hey, no fair, I'm meant to be the star of the show! Can you wear a bin liner instead Jen?" laughed her friend.

Jenny got changed and the three old friends left the dress shop.

NCIS Headquarters- Washington DC

Team Gibbs had no case. They were bored beyond belief. Tony had set up pools on everything, super glued McGee's fingers to his keyboard, and was now throwing paper spit balls at the Israeli opposite, who was desperately trying to ignore him. She was on the phone to someone, deliberately speaking in Hebrew but dropping a few English words in to torment Tony.

McGee was now down in Abby's lab after successfully removing his fingers from his keyboard. Abby, was attempting to hack Tony's phone, for no apparent reason other than she was bored.

Gibbs had just come back from his coffee trip and was sat at his desk when his phone rang. "Gibbs." He answered as usual. Tony sat staring at his boss in the hope it was a case. When though, he heard his boss laugh and walk away he realised there was no case and became interested in who he was talking to.

Once Gibbs was behind the stairs he began his conversation.

"Mark, how are you?" he questioned the man on the other end.
"I'm good Gunny, I'm good. How about you?"
"Not bad. Why you call?"
"Well, I'm doing what you told me not to."
"Spit it out before it kills ya."
"I'm getting married Gunny."
"Why?"
"ha! Cause I love her."
"Gone soppy now I've left you?"
"Not a chance. I'm the marine in this conversation remember?"
"And I trained ya."
"And ya won't let me forget it. Now reason why I called you is that I wanted to ask you to be me best man."
"Fine. When is it?"
"You could sound a bit more enthusiastic."
"Well what do you want me to say? I'd honoured?"
"Well it wouldn't go amiss."
"When Mark?"
"Alright Gibbs. Weddings a weeks' time."
"Bit short notice."
"Can you come?"
"Ye I'll clear it."
"Great. One more thing."
"Want a divorcee lawyers number?"
"Ever faithful Gibbs. No, wondering if ya wanted to come for dinner tomorrow night. Ally my fiancé just texted me, said she's invited her maid a honour over. Wondered if you wanted to save me from all the wedding talk?"
"Fine I'll clear it."
"Cheers Gunny. I appreciate it."
"You're welcome. And Mark.."
"Ye?"
"Congratulations."
"Thanks Jethro." With that Gibbs hung up the phone and headed up to see Vance to tell him he was having time off. Not asking, telling.

Gibbs' Basement 21 00

Jethro stood sanding his boat. He took his time, making sure to enjoy the process. He loved this stage of the boat building; it allowed him to think things over. Tonight it was Jens turn. Ever since he'd found out she was on holiday, he couldn't shake the feeling something had happened while he was away. The sudden friendship with DiNozzo? Surely she'd have chosen Ducky? What the heck happened? He was brought from his thought by a feminine voice. He hoped it was Jen, but felt wave sadness when he remembered it was Hollis.

"What you thinking about?"
"Jenny."
"What a surprise." She replied in a tired voice.
"What's that supposed to mean?" he replied slightly fed up.
"Oh, nothing. Just she'd ALL you think about. Since she went on holiday all I've had is, why? It isn't like her. Every two minutes. She'd changed! Get over it. Why worry. You're with me, not her. You shouldn't care what's wrong with her, she'd an ex get over it." Shouted Hollis.
"Well I do. She was my partner Hollis; I don't give up on people. Anyone. Especially not Jen, we shared a lot, she needs the friends she has."
"So why does that have to include you?"
"Because I was her, boss, partner friend. I am her friend and she's mine. I would do anything for that woman, and if you don't get that then maybe I shouldn't be with you."
"Well maybe you shouldn't! It's over Jethro, good bye!" shouted Hollis from the stairs.
"Good!"

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