A few months went by and cases came and went. It was almost Christmas and everyone was making plans.

Kensi and Deeks were spending it with her mom. Sam and his family were taking a cruise. Eric was going surfing in Mexico and Nell was headed home to see her family.

Lexi and Callen had no real plans. It was their first Christmas together and neither had any idea what they wanted to do.

"Seriously Callen what do you want to do?"

"I don't care. We could just stay home."

"I say we go somewhere."

"Ok where?"

"Why don't you go home." Said Hetty. "Go visit your brother."

"I don't know Hetty."

"I already made your flight reservations." Hetty handed them tickets.

"Guess we're going to DC." Said Callen.

"Yeah."

"Maybe you should let Gibbs know you're coming." Said Kensi trying not to laugh.

A few hours later Lexi called Tony. "Hey Tony."

"Lexi how are you doing?"

"I'm good. Look what mood is my brother in right now?"

"Well he hasn't slapped me in a few hours so I'd say a good one."

"Ok can you transfer me to his desk."

"Hey boss your little sis is on line one."

Gibbs looked up at Tony before picking up the phone. Lexi never called him unless she was in big trouble. Even then she would call someone else first.

"Lexi what did you do now?"

"Nice to talk to you too Jethro."

"Sorry it's been a long few days."

"So I was wondering what you're doing for Christmas?"

"Working on the boat why?"

"Well Hetty just handed me two tickets to DC. Callen and I leave on Friday."

"Do you have a place to stay?"

"No not yet. I need to see if there are any hotel rooms left."

"No need. I'll fix up a room for you guys."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure." Gibbs had to smile a bit. "Abby will be thrilled."

"Looks like I better go shopping."

They talked for a few minutes. Lexi gave him their arrival time and Gibbs promised to pick them up at the airport Fri night.

"Callen I need to go shopping."

"What for?"

"Christmas gifts."

Callen looked confused. "We have to get Jethro something and if I don't have something for Abby she'll never forgive me."

"Ok shopping it is."

They went to the mall but didn't find anything for Abby or Gibbs. They got Tony and Tim both something and found a nice gift for Ziva.

The next day Lexi headed out on lunch to check a few smaller local stores. She found a Goth inspired store thanks to Eric and found her several items that she would most likely not find in DC.

Jethro was a lot harder. Finally Lexi found a little antique shop.

"Can I help you?"

"Do you have any wood working tools?'

"Yes we do." The woman showed her a wooden box filled with very old wood carving tools.

"Perfect."

Lexi headed back to the mission and showed Callen what she found.

"Ok Gibbs is going to love that."

"Yes he is."

"I'm still not sure about staying with him."

"Neither am I but he's trying."

Callen looked at her. "Callen you have to remember I haven't been the best sister. That and I've gotten myself in to a lot of stuff I should have."

"And you haven't been doing that stuff now have you?"

"No."

"Hopefully Gibbs see the change in you."

"I hope so."

The flight was long and Lexi was ready for a shower and real food. Callen looked like he just got on the plane. She had no idea how he did it. They headed to baggage claim and saw Gibbs and Abby waiting on them.

"Lexi." Yelled Abby.

"Hey Abby." The two women hugged.

"G Callen." Said Abby hugging Callen next.

"Hey Abby."

Callen shook Gibbs hand. "Gibbs."

"Callen."

Gibbs turned to look at Lexi. He had to admit she looked good. She had a nice tan and looked like she had gained a few pounds.

"You look good Lexi."

"Thanks."

Gibbs finally pulled Lexi in for a hug.

"So you get my little sister pregnant yet?"

Callen's eyes got huge."

"Jethro."

"What I need to know if I should start working on a crib is all."

"So you guys hungry?" asked Abby.

"Starved." Said Lexi.

They headed to a local restaurant. Callen and Gibbs talked about old times while Abby caught Lexi up on everything that was going on with everyone in DC.

"I'm so glad you came to visit." Said Abby.

"We really didn't know what to do. Callen wanted to stay home."

"I did suggest renting an RV and going on a road trip." They all looked at him.

They dropped Abby off at her apartment after dinner. Lexi pulled out Abby's gift. "Here Abby."

"Oh I can't wait to open it."

She hugged it to her chest and hurried into the building. It was snowing hard now and for once Gibbs drove slowly. Once they made it to his house They all grabbed a bag and hurried in.

"You still don't lock your door?" asked Lexi.

"No reason to."

She shook her head at him. Gibbs told her which room was theirs and they took the bags up. Callen came down first. Gibbs handed him a beer.

"So you two are still going strong?"

"Yes we are."

"I'm glad. Lexi needs some stability in her life."

"She's doing good, handles herself in situations that even get to me."

Gibbs laughed. "She always good at undercover. Girl can think on her feet like no one else."

"I hope you saved me one of those." Said Lexi.

"Fridge."

Lexi put the wooden box down and got a beer.

"What's in the box Lexi?"

"Open it and see."

Gibbs undid the latch and opened the box. His eyes went wide. "Lexi where did you find these?"

"A little shop in Malibu."

"These are over a hundred years old at least."

"I knew they were old but wow."

Gibbs pulled out one of the chisels. "They've been well used but taken care of. Most likely a master carver had them."

"When I saw them I had to get them for you."

Gibbs smiled and shook his head.

Just then the door opened and Lexi got a shock. "Dad."

"Hey pumpkin."

"Jethro why didn't you tell me?"

"Consider this your Christmas gift."

Lexi hugged her dad tight. "Dad I want you to meet someone. This is Special Agent G Callen."

"Nice to meet you son."

"Same here sir."

"Call me Jackson none of that sir stuff." Jackson looked at his son. "There better be a beer for me."

"Yes dad."

They visited for a while getting caught up. Jackson pulled out a box from his bag and handed it to Lexi. "I found this in the back of the closet figured you'd want it."

Lexi opened the box and gasped. Inside were some of her mother's jewelry and a baby blanket.

"She would have wanted you to have that."

"Oh dad thank you."

"You're welcome pumpkin."

Soon after they all headed to bed. Lexi sat on the bed holding the baby blanket.

"Was that yours?"

"No mom made it saying she would put it away for when I had a baby."

The blanket was snow white with little hearts in each corner. Also in the box was a bottle of her mom's perfume. Lexi opened it and took a sniff. It was stronger from sitting a long time but it still made her smile.

"It's nice that your dad brought that for you."

"Yes it was. It's been so long since I've seen him."

"Guess Hetty knew what she was doing after all sending us here."

"Guess so but then Hetty always does know best."

The next day they headed into the office. Lexi took the other gifts with them. Tony and Tim gave her big hugs. They both loved their gifts. Tony got a limited edition book on old Hollywood movies that was signed by the author and Tim got special video game that hadn't been released yet thanks to Eric.

Everyone went out to lunch to celebrate and Callen got to hear lots of embarrassing stories of things Lexi had done.

"What about the time she stole a monster truck and smashed up that meth lab with it." Said Tim.

"Oh that was a classic." Added Tony.

"You stole a monster truck?" asked Callen.

"Yes."

"And destroyed a meth lab with it?"

"Yes."

Lexi looked at him. "What I was undercover and it seemed like a good idea at the time."

"I'm just glad you stopped pulling that stuff now." Said Gibbs.

"Jethro be nice to your sister."

Callen had to laugh when Gibbs got yelled at.

"So you two plan on giving me grandchildren anytime soon?"

"We really haven't talked about it dad. Our jobs are well not the safest."

Jackson looked at her. "Dad we do what we do to keep the rest of this country and sometimes the world safe."

"I understand that but I still want grandchildren."

"Yes dad."

"Good now get to it."

Callen laughed. He pulled out a little blue box and put it in front of Lexi.

"Callen you didn't?"

"I know we haven't been together long but I can't see a future without you."

"Just so you know your boy here asked my blessing last night." Said Jackson.

Callen just shrugged. Lexi opened the box and her eyes went huge. The ring was amazing. A huge 2 carat diamond sat in the middle and was surrounded by little diamonds.

"Callen this is too much."

"No it's not."

He pulled the ring out and slipped it onto her finger. Abby started to cry a bit while Tony took pictures.

"I still think it's too much."

"Lexi nothing will ever be too much."

"So does this mean I'm going to get that grandbaby now?" asked Jackson.

"Dad we're trying but nothing is happening yet."

Tony pulled out a bag and gave it to Lexi. "Maybe this will help."

She looked at him funny and pulled out several jars of honey dust and strawberry dust.

Callen read the label and smiled. "Ok this looks like fun."

Lexi groaned. Only Tony would give her sex toys for a gift in front of her family. The rest of the day Lexi took Callen around DC to see everything. Callen had lived there for a short time but never went to any of the tourist attractions. They walked the Wall and took a tour of the capital.

Gibbs and his team had a case so they were on their own the next day too. Callen offered to help but Lexi refused to.

"Callen this is our vacation no work."

"Oh come on they could use our help."

"No we don't go have fun."

The vacation went fast for them and soon it was time to head home. Gibbs rode them to the airport. He hugged Lexi tightly.

"Take care of yourself little bit."

"I will Jethro."

"Callen keep our girl safe."

They shook hands and Gibbs got back into the car.

"See this trip wasn't too bad." Said Callen as they headed to their gate.

"No I guess not. I'm just glad Jethro didn't act like a total ass."

"He just wants you to be safe. Now that he's seen how good you're doing I think things will be easier for the two of you."

"I hope so."

Once they got home Lexi tossed everything into the laundry. Their heavy coats went into the spare bedroom closet. Lexi found Callen sitting on the bed with the honey dust in one hand and the strawberry dust in the other.

"So how does this stuff work?"

Lexi pulled out what looked like one of her makeup brushes. "It's like dusting for fingerprints but on a body." Lexi opened the honey dust and told Callen to put some on her arm with the brush. "Now you lick it off."

Callen gave her a smirk and started to kiss his way up her arm. "Ok babe clothing off now."

Lexi laughed and stripped. Callen took off his clothing too and joined her on the bed. He took great pleasure in covering her body with the dust. Once he was satisfied with his work he kissed and licked at her skin till she was shoving his head down to where she really wanted it.

"Shit Callen stop playing around."

They didn't want to annoy her family so they had not had sex while they were on their trip.

"Someone is bossy today."

"G either get to it or I'll do it myself."

"Ok, ok not that I wouldn't mind watching that."

Lexi gave him a look and Callen laughed.

An hour later they were both sticky.

"We should just leave a jar of this on Kensi's desk and see what happens." Said Callen as they made their way into the bathroom for a shower.

"Your mean."

"It would be funny."

"No funny would be leaving one for Eric and see what he does with it."

"Ok now who's being mean."

Tony had given them several jars of each flavor so they decided to mess with their friends on the first day back to work. Knowing Deeks he'd know all about the stuff.

"So who are you going to tell first?"

"What do you mean?"

"That we're engaged."

"I wasn't planning on telling anyone. Figured I let them see the ring and go from there."

"Hetty knows already."

'Hetty knows everything."

"That she does."

Well work would be interesting when they went back that was for sure.