Chapter 9
2013
Emily stands in front the cinema sized screen and McGee orders a man at a computer. 2 young men appear on the screen, smiling.
"Hay, mom." They chorus. One is dark haired like Emmeline and the other lighter haired, resembling more of McGee. You wouldn't think the boys were twins.
"Hay boys. This is important so pay attention."
"We're listening mom… is that dad in the background?" The dark haired one sat in front of the screen, says. The other boy leans over his shoulder. McGee smiles and steps forward to stand beside Emily. "Auntie Abby? Are you there too?" Abby smiles and jumps forward on McGee's other side.
"Hello, you two, aren't you handsome." Abby squeals gleefully. The boys laugh.
"What's up, mom? You look upset, what's happened?"
"Elijah," Emily says looking at her dark haired son. "I'm afraid your grandfather's dead, he's been murdered. If you could tell Admiral McGee I would appreciate it. Neither your father or I are really in the mood to speak to him right now."
"Sure, mom. That's not the only thing though is it, Dad?" The blonde one, James, asks.
"No, James, it's not. Your mom and sister are being threatened by an old enemy…" McGee starts to say.
"You mean the bastard that raped mum before we were born?"
"James Thom! Language!" Emmeline scolds angrily.
"Sorry, mom, but it's true."
"Yes, James you're quite right, anyway this bastard is threatening your mom again, but this time it involves your sister, Have you seen or spoken to her lately?" McGee finishes.
"She's here. We'll bring her to NCIS ASAP." Elijah says.
"Can we speak with her please, Elijah Timothy?" Emily asks.
"Sure, she's right here. Ree? Mom wants to talk to you." There is a movement off screen and then a beautiful brunette stands on the other side of her brothers and smiles.
"Mom! Daddy! You okay?" She asks and DiNozzo gives an appreciative whistle. The girl glares. McGee does too.
"Hands off, Tony. She's my daughter." He growls. "Hello, sweetie. Are you okay?"
"Fine, why? I'm studying hard, Daddy, I have finals next week." She says happily.
"Good girl. Glad you had the brains to take after me." McGee says and this comment earns him an elbowing from Emily. "But you had the wisdom to take your mother's good looks." Emily smiles. "Aurelia, has a navy marine, apart from your brothers, uncles or grandfathers tried to contact you recently?"
"No, apart from Elijah, James and Uncle Darren. Why?" She says.
"Someone is threatening your mom, concerning you."
"Oh, mom. Are you okay?" Aurelia asks worriedly.
"I'm fine, baby. I have your dad to protect me." She smiles and McGee hugs her. "Your brothers are bringing you to NCIS, you'll be safer here."
"Okay, Daddy. See you shortly. Thanks, James." Aurelia says as James passed her, her bag. The connection shut down and Emily gave a deep sigh of relief.
About an hour later, all of Emmeline's children arrive at NCIS. Everyone is gathered in the Squadroom. James, Elijah and Aurelia smile and rush to embrace their mother.
Emmeline smiles and then the boys and Aurelia look at McGee. McGee smiles too before Aurelia rushes to hug him.
"Daddy!" McGee catches her and squeezes her tight.
"Hello, Princess."
"Hay, Pop." Elijah and James say simultaneously. McGee chuckles before hugging them too.
"Hay, boys."