Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS

A/N- Thank you to everyone who reviewed. I would like to sincerely apologise for my grammar. I am terrible and I realise some of you are getting annoyed with it. I have tried really hard to get rid of any mistakes with this one so I apologise for any left in. The two songs in here are 'Today was a fairy-tale' by Taylor Swift and 'Ready to love again' by Lady Antebellum. This is the last official chapter. I will do an epilogue and then I think I'm done. Thanks to all who have read this and kept with me. Please enjoy…

A week had passed since the meal at Allison and Marks house. Now though, it was the day of the happy couples wedding. The last week had been slightly hectic for all involved. Ally was sorting out the food, and decorations. Rings had had to be found along with a lot of other aspects. If this was not enough, Mark had been called to base to deal with an electronic problem. This left Ally having to deal with things alone, and caused Jenny to have to deal with the music. Thankfully now everything was sorted. Mark was home safe, the catering was booked and after hours on end of listening to music, the playlist was complete.

The last week for Jenny had been just what she'd needed. Every morning she woke up feeling lighter. Her caffeine intake had been dramatically reduced, and her sleep increased. Each day she'd go for a run, and battled to improve her stamina. She'd spent time with Ally planning the wedding, shopping and generally catching up. They'd talked about things and made up for the years in which they had barely spoken. Nearly twenty years after her father's death, Jenny had finally got the chance to talk about it with her mum. Jenny had never realised how much her father loved her until last week. Her mum had not realised how much Jasper Shepard's death had affected her daughter. The pair had grown closer once more. They'd shared old stories of when Jenny was young. Jenny had enthralled her mother with stories of times undercover (only the clean ones though). For Jenny this time had been more precious than any material possession.

The time spent in the little village had allowed the Director to think over her life. She'd read Gibbs' eyes that day in the park. She'd seen the hope, worry and dare she think it love too. That was why she'd made her excuses. Not because she didn't know if she could trust him with her heart, but if she could trust herself with his. But now she'd thought about it, there was nothing she wanted more than to be in his embrace. To listen to his breathing and to hear him say those three little words…I love you.

~N~C~I~S~

Jenny sat in Ally's room with Mary beside her. Jenny had already dressed in her blue dress and matching stilettoes. Her hair was loose, and she wore silver jewellery. Mary was in a lighter blue skirt suite. She also had her trade mark heals on as well as a fascinator in her hair. The two women sat waiting for Ally to come out of the bathroom in her dress. Both were eager with anticipation.

The bathroom door opened and there stood the bride. Her long hair in angel curls, half taken up with pearl combs. The ivory dress fitted like a glove, and the pearls in her ears and round her neck made her look like a princess. Her eyes were bright and full of excitement.

"You look gorgeous darling." Mary smiled as she battled against the tears.
"He's a lucky man Al." commented Jenny.
"Come on you two; let me get a picture of my girls."

The best friends did as they were instructed. Jenny then added the finishing touches to Ally's make up. Sprayed enough hairspray to gas out the lot of them, and gave her best friend a hug.

"I can't help but feel jealous yet happy for you at the same time." Said Jen.
"Hey, you'll find someone. After all, Gunny's at the wedding."
"Don't even go there Allison. Do you want to see your wedding through?"
"Yes."
"Then I would leave it there." The two girls laughed.

As they waited outside the house, Mary was capturing every single moment on camera.

"Mum! I am nervous enough without you and your camera going off. Now please stop."
"Sorry darling. It's not every day my daughter gets married though."

Just then, the car pulled up. Seeming as her father had passed away, Mary was giving away Ally. Plus Jenny was the only bridesmaid so there was only the need for one car. It was a black vintage car, which fitted Ally perfectly. The trio got in and headed off to the local church.

xXx

As Ally walked up the aisle, Jenny followed. Yet what she wasn't expecting to happen was to catch Jethro's eye. About half way up, he turned around and caught her eye. His eyes said the same things they had in the park. Except for one thing; a single emotion that stood out more: love. This time she didn't look away. This time she held his gaze the whole way up. The only time she left the comfort of blue was when it became necessary. She knew from the way he looked at her, that her eyes mirrored his. That both shared the same emotion: love.

The service was beautiful. Mark wore his marine dressage uniform and Ally looked stunning. The pair cold hardly take their eyes off each other. They wrote their own vows, yet missed out 'til death do us part' as it hit too close to home for Ally. Once they had exchanged rings, and kissed the bride the wedding party headed off to the reception.

The hotel was reasonably small. Only the bride and groom, mother of the bride, parents of the groom, maid of honour and best man where to stay over. The reception was beautiful. The tables were ivory with navy blue accents which matched the maid of honours dress. They all sat down for their meal, before the speeches began. First went the groom, then Mary. Next was Jethro.

"Too many years ago to count, I met Mark as a marine. I'd been enlisted for three years or so, he was on his first tour. He was young and stupid. I attempted to battle that out of him, the much good that did. Anyway, this man is a good marine, who I never doubted. It's about time he found someone, so I'm pleased for you mate. Look after her."

Jethro's speech was short, yet it meant a lot to mark, after all he was a man of little words. Jenny was last yet by no means least.

"I've known Ally for many years. We went through high school and collage together. She saw me go through a boyfriend or two, and I saw her go through the whole football team. But this woman has not had an easy life. Neither of us have. And those who've shared it with her know how much she deserves this happiness. So Mark, you look after her or else you'll have me to deal with. And Ally, don't eat him."

The crowd laughed, but for Jenny, her mum, Ally and Mary, the speech had a deeper meaning. Music then began to play and the first dance began.

Today was a fairy-tale, you were the prince,
I used to be a damsel in distress,
You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six,
Today was a fairy-tale, today was a fairy-tale.

Today was a fairy-tale, I wore a dress,
You wore a dark grey t-shirt,
You told me I was like a mess,
Today was a fairy-tale.

Ally and Mark began to dance together, both looking deep into one another sees. The sight brought a sad smile to Jenny's face. Although she couldn't be happier for the two it brought back memories. The way the two looked deep into each other's eyes as they danced reminded Jenny of how she and Jethro would dance. They used to dance in the street even when it rained, never did they need music.

Time slows down whenever you're around,
But can you feel the magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me.
Fell in love when I saw you standing there.

Jenny was caught up in her thought she didn't realise Jethro was stood beside her.

"Paris?" he questioned. Looking in her eyes.
"Ye." She smiled. "How did you know?"
"I had the same memory." They stood watching the two. "Good song choice."
"What?" she questioned as she was brought back to the present day.
"The song, it fits them well."
"Thanks. It took me long enough to find."
"You look good Jen."
"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself."

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairy-tale,
It must have been the way,
Today was a fairy-tale.

Today was a fairy-tale,
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet,
Every move you make, everything you say is right,
Today was a fairy tale.

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairy-tale,
It must have been the way,
Today was a fairy-tale,
Today was a fairy-tale.

The song ended and the happy couple kissed. Everyone wolf whistled. Jethro slid his hand into Jenny's, and was surprised she didn't pull back. Sensing he was confused she said "I'm not director tonight. I'm Jenny." That was all she needed to say. Because although it might confuse some. That statement made complete sense to Jethro. Jenny and the Director where two completely different people, and not many knew that.

Seems I was walking in the wrong direction,
I barely recognise my own refection, no
Scared of love but scared of life alone.

The next song began, and people began to dance.

Seems I've been playing on the safe side baby,
Building walls around my heart to save me, oh
But it's time for me to let it go,

Gibbs looked at Jenny and smirked. "What, would you happen to be smirking at Leroy Jethro Gibbs?"
"You fancy showing them lot how it's really done?"
"Jethro we haven't danced together in years."
"So, it's like shooting. You never forget how."

She smirked at him and led him to the dance floor.

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now,
No longer am I afraid of the fall down,
It must be time to move on now,
Without the fear of how it might end,
I guess I'm ready to love again.

Jen and Gibbs danced like they had years ago, not missing a step. It felt good to both of them to be close again. It had been too long.

"Jethro, you know what I said about things needing to change."
"Yeah."
"I spoke to the SecNav."
"And?"
"He offered me a promotion. I'd be a liaison between him and NCIs. I'd have to keep things in check. Make sure Vance doesn't screw up, keep the media happy. It'd mean working high profile cases. Reporting directly into the SecNav, I'd still be doing politics though. I'd be Vance's boss too. It'd mean less hours, so I have less chance of being ill again too."
"It sounds good. You'd be in the field and you always where good in the field. You accept?"
"Yes, I start when we get back."

Just when you think that love will never find you,
You run away but it's still right behind you, oh
It's just something that you can't control.

"So… what you going to do with all your free time?" Gibbs questioned.

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now,
No longer am I afraid of the fall down,
It must be time to move on now,
Without the fear of how it might end,
I guess I'm ready to love again.

"I thought, hoped really that we could give us another go."

So come and find me,
I'll be waiting up for you,
I'll be holding out for you.

By now the whole dance floor had cleared as everybody watched Jenny and Jethro dancing. It may well be a decade since they last danced but both still could do it. Ally smiled at her friend, and Mark looked in shock. Neither knew their friends could dance, never mind so well.

Yeah, I'm ready to feel now,
No longer am I afraid of the fall down,
It must be time to move on now,
Without the fear of how it might end,
I guess I'm ready, I'm ready to love again.

As the song began to end Gibbs didn't answer Jenny's question, instead he simply placed his lips over hers and kissed. "I'll take that as a yes then." She managed to say. With a wicked smirk he kissed her once more.

Finally Jenny felt truly happy. Today had been a day to remember. If taking time off was going to end like this then maybe, just maybe she should take more time off. After all, at least now she had someone with her. Gibbs, he knew this time around both had felt the pain of living alone. Neither one of them would leave. Because being together meant too much to both of them just to throw it away.

Hope you enjoyed!

Please Review!

xXx