Jenny sat down in the wooden rocking chair that Jethro had made for the baby's room. The list of names that she and Jethro had picked out lay in her lap. The list had been narrowed down from a list of ten names down to two. Jenny took a sip of her tea as she read over the names. She turned when she heard her husband round the corner into the nursery.
He pulled up one of the extra chairs that they still had in the room. "Hey" he commented as he sat down, "what are you up to?"
She flashed the list of names at him, "I think our daughter would like to have a name Jethro."
Gibbs nodded his head, "What are the names on the list?"
Jenny looked down and read aloud, "Charlotte Elizabeth Gibbs or Emma Claire Gibbs."
"I like both." He motioned for her to hand him the list, and she handed over the small piece of paper. He looked over them again. They both had suggested giving their daughter a name that meant something to them. Charlotte was for a good friend that Jenny had throughout her childhood who had passed away due to cancer. Elizabeth was a name suggested by Abby if they had a girl, and they both thought it went well with Charlotte. Emma Claire was a name that honored both his and Jenny's great- grandmothers. Claire was also top on the list because it was French. "I like Emma Claire because it honors both our great-grandmothers, but also I know how much you like Charlotte Elizabeth."
Jenny looked at him as a tear slid down her cheek for her friend. "Jethro, I wanted to name her Charlotte, but I don't think I can. Every time I hear the name I always think of my friend." She smiled at him as he came over a hugged her. "I think Emma Claire is the name Jethro. Emma for your great-grandmother Emily, and Claire for mine."
"I think your right Jen." He grinned, "Couldn't you image the look on Fornell's face if we told him we were naming our daughter Emily."
Jenny laughed, "Forget the look on Fornell's face. Image Diane's.
Jethro laughed, "You have a very good point there Mrs. Gibbs." Jethro got a wild look on his face, "Maybe we should ask her if she likes the name Emma," Jethro smiled at Jen as he lifted Jen's shirt to reveal her belly; he got close to it, and then asked, "Princess do you like the name Emma Claire?" He placed his hand were Jenny was pointing; the baby gave them three kicks in approval. They both laughed, Gibbs began massaging her belly.
"Emma Claire it is then," Jen smiled as she rested her head back, the baby had been kicking her all day. Her doctor assured her that it would not be long before she would be holding their little bundle in her arms. Her hospital bag and the car seat had been placed in SUV for over a month now. Jenny had decided to keep on working, since most of what she did lately was signing case files and spending her time in MTAC. Jethro had only agreed when she had promised to take breaks during the day and leave no later then 1800.
He leaned over again, "Well Miss Emma Claire Gibbs," he stroked Jen's belly "I think it is time to take you and mommy to bed. It's late and mommy and daddy have to go to work in the morning. Do you agree?"
Jenny smirked. "We have got to stop asking her questions tonight, I don't think I can handle any more kicking." Jen joked as she massaged her abdomen. "I guess daddy is right princess, it is bed time, and you are due any day now." Jethro held out his hand to help his wife from her chair. He walked her toward the door, and stopped to turn out the light, as he took one last look upon the nursery, their little girl was due any day.
A/N This story is set somewhere between Chapter 17 (Because I Said So) and 18 (Don't Stopping Working Now) of "Love of A Family." It took me awhile to come up with the right name, but once I found Emma Claire; I fell in love with it. I debated forever between Emmalyn Claire or Emma Claire, and someone pointed out to me that back in the time this story would have been set, Emmalyn really was that prominent of a name. Plus, I just couldn't get away from Emma Claire. Also, it seems that Emma is a common name here on fanfiction for Jenny and Gibbs' daughter; however, they all normally have a very common and usual middle name; thus another reason for me leaning more toward Claire. The show never mentions Jenny having a friend named Charlotte, or what Jenny and Jethro's great-grandmothers names are so, I took a little liberty with that. As always, thanks for the reviews, favorites, and alerts.