Title: Rewriting the past.

Author: Alex Cabot

It was Monday morning and Jennifer Shepard had overslept. She had barely had time to shower and for once she was actually grateful that she had opted for the slighty drastic hairstyle choice.

On her way into NCIS she saw that the bullpen where Gibbs and his team worked was empty except for DiNozzo. She saw that a cup of coffee sat on Gibbs' vacant desk and she seized the opportunity to grab it for herself, after all she probably needed the caffeine hit more than Gibbs did.

"That coffee belongs to Gibbs." Tony said in warning as Jenny picked up the styrofoam cup and took a sip.

"I'm sure he won't mind." Jenny smiled, knowing that he would until he knew it was her who stolen the coffee anyway.

She took the coffee upstairs with her, taking long sips of the delicious liquid. Once she was alone in the sanctity of her office she took a pair of stockings out of her purse and began to slip them on. She hadn't had time to put them on before she left home. The sound of the door opening caused her to jump nervously.

"Jethro!" She exclaimed with a mixture of anger and relief that it was only him.

She wondered if he had realised his coffee was missing yet. Jenny knew that she had to be more careful in her office. Tony had already caught Cynthia trying to fix Jenny's bra for her.

"What can I do for you, Gibbs?" She asked, not expecting an apology from him, what with it being a sign of weakness and all that. She also noticed that he seemed to be staring at her legs. Smirking to herself, Jenny made an obvious show of smoothing the material against her slender legs.

Gibbs was silent for a few moments and Jenny wondered if she was having the desired effect on him. Before either of them could speak, Cynthia burst into the office.

"Director, the Director of the FBI is on the line. He wants to talk to you. Now!"

The urgency of the message was emphasised by Cynthia's out of character entracne and the panic in her voice.

Jenny and Gibbs exchanged a look and Cynthia felt uncomfortable as though she had interrupted something although she had not overheard their voices from her desk outside.

"Sorry Director." She apologised, retreating from the electric atmosphere of the Director's office.

"Thank you, Cynthia!" Jenny called after her, then she turned to Gibbs. "Whatever it is, it will have to wait, sorry Jethro."

Gibbs nodded his response and left the office.

Gibbs had been thinking about Jen a lot recently especially after his brief affair with Hollis Mann came to an end. He thought that he could prove that he was over Jenny by becoming involved with Hollis but it had only made him realise how much he still loved the fiery redhead. In fact he still loved her as much as he had when he had fallen for her in Paris.

It was their last night together in Paris and after a meal together they decided to climb the Eiffel Tower. A small emerald coloured velvet boxed weighed heavy in Gibbs' pocket and on his mind. Could he go through with this?

"Jen," He began. "You know that I love you..."

"Jethro, please. I love you too but this isn't going to work. I've enjoyed our time together so much but it can't last."

Gibbs was lost for words. As Jenny moved to turn away from him, Gibbs' hand moved to the jewellery box in his jacket pocket

When Jenny returned to the comfort of her office at the end of the working day she saw that Cynthia had already gone home. It was only then that Jen realised how late it actually was. The business with the FBI had taken longer than she had expected. Jenny crossed the room to her desk and saw a note addressed to her, it was from Cynthia.

"Director, Gibbs asked me to tell you to meet him in MTAC as soon as you're finished with the FBI."

Jenny studied the note and wondered what Gibbs was up to now. God only knew.

"Are you sure this is gonna work, Abs?" Gibbs asked, looking skeptically at the Goth.

"Trust me Gibbs, have I let you down yet?" Abby replied, her enthusiasm bubbling over even more than usual and this time it had nothing to do with Caff Pow.

Abby clicked the mouse and the screen before them was transformed. Even Gibbs was taken aback.

"It's perfect!" Abby exclaimed, throwing her arms around Gibbs. "I am so happy for you. The Director is a lucky lady, Gibbs."

Gibbs smiled. "Thanks Abby." He kissed her cheek. "I think you'd better go."

With a wide grin and a wave, Abby left Gibbs alone in MTAC.

Gibbs didn't have to wait long before there was a knock at the door.

"Jethro, what is going on?"

Jenny entered MTAC and surveyed Gibbs with her hands on her hips. A smile played across

Gibbs' mouth, she looked so hot when she was mad, especially if she was mad at him. He walked up to her and took her hands, leading her to the screen which dominated the empty room. He clicked the mouse as Abby had done and the screen was filled with a photograph of Paris at night time, the Eiffel Tower was lit up in the centre.

"Jethro, it's beautiful, but I don't understand..."

Gibbs pulled a small box from his pocket and sank down so that he was balanced on one knee.

"Jenny Shepard, will you marry me?"

Jenny was completely blown away.

"But Jethro..."

"I know, Jen, I know I said I never wnated to get married again but this time it would be different."

Jenny stared at the ring to avoid having to look into those blue eyes.

"How do you know?"

"Because I've never loved anyone like this Jen, not since Shannon."

Jenny felt tears spring to her eyes. "In that case, I'd love to be your wife Jethro."

She waited until Gibbs had placed the ring on her finger before throwing her arms around his neck. Gibbs held her close, enveloping her slender body in his embrace. It was a relief to know that this time he wouldn't have to let her go.

Ever.