The days past and after a week Cass was starting to go stir crazy in the house and everyone knew it. The team decided she needed a night out on the town and they knew exactly who with. Tony and Tim were in charge of getting Palmer ready to go and setting up the date. Abby and Ziva were in charge of Gibbs and getting his approval. They all knew that Gibbs was tired and worried over Cassie the last week. They were going to do something special just for him as well. For that they would need to get the director involved.

"You want me to entertian Jethro for the evening while Cassie and Jimmy Palmer are out on a date?" said Jenny lookin at the overly excited Mossad officer and forensic scientist in front of her.

"Just for a few hours director he needs to get out of the house and away from the topic of cancer for awhile. He's been really moody lately."

"Why do I think there is more involved in this than I'm hearing?"

"Because there is. We are doing the same thing for Cassie," said Abby excited like a kid in a candy store.

"You are setting her up on a date? You telling Jethro about this?"

"Yeah, after we have everything set up. If he sees that we went to all this trouble to get It planned then how can he still say no,"

Meanwhile Jimmy was being told the plan by Tim and Tony. Jimmy was reluctant to follow anything they told him after all the times they got him in trouble.

"Listen I love Cass and I know that in weird way so do you. Palmer, you are going on date with Cassie because she wants to. You can't avoid her because she has cancer."

"We have reservations at her favorite resturant. Gibbs will be also entertained for the evening. Don't treat her like the girl who left you or the girl who has cancer. Be the charming, loving germin she loved before," said Tony forcing himself to say the last part.

"Ok, but you swear she is going to be OK with all of this?"

"Yeah, just don't do anything to screw this up or you'll regret it," said McGee

Gibbs was suspicious of what was going with his team. They were all too happy and cooperative this week. Tony and Ziva were getting along and even Tim. They'd been spending a lot of time together after work too from what he could tell.

"Hello? Yeah I'll be right up," said Jethro answering his phone and going upstairs to the director's office. Tony looked at Ziva and McGee who all had huge smiles.

"What if he says no?"

"McGee! It's the director; you don't think that as his old partner she still has a hold over him? He'll buy the whole thing. Just two old friend having dinner," said Ziva picking up the phone and dialing Abby who was on the phone with Cassie.

"Abby you swear he said all of those things?"

"Yeah, poor guy has been like a kicked puppy all week. You should really just talk to him. I have a feeling a visit with you is exactly what he needs. Just call him," said Abby

"OK I'll call him, but our last conversation didn't end well,"

"Trust me, you'll be fine,"

"Dinner Jen?"

"Yeah, what afraid I can't handle dinner with you?"

"No, not at all, but only for a few hours. I don't want to leave Cassie alone for a long period of time. She's been kind of tierd lately and having a hard time."

"Jethro I promise dinner and I'll have you home on time. Say 7 my place?"

"Sounds good," said Jethro

"See you then," she said as he left the office. She picked up the phone and dialed Ziva and told her it was a go. All they needed was confirmation from Palmer.

"I was wondering if you wouldn't mind going to dinner with me. I wanted to makeup for last time. I made a reservation for 7 tomorrow night," said Palmer

"I suppose, I'm not sure how Dad is going to like me going, but I'm an adult,"

"Pick you up?"

"Yeah, thanks I'll see you tomorrow," said Cassie hanging up. Palmer called Abby's lab. They were a go.

The night of the dates Cassie watched her father getting ready. She was laughing inside has he struggled with what to wear.

"Dad, it's just Jenny. Why are you trying so hard?" she said standing in the doorway.

"I don't know. Glad you find all of this so amusing. You seem to be feeling Ok," he said finishing putting his tie on.

"Yeah, I'm feeling really great."

"What are your plans for the evening?" he asked

"Not so sure, but I might go out to dinner,"

"With who?"

"Dad, who is the only person I'd let take me out,"

"Tony, where are you going?"

"Don't know yet, but he promised not to keep me out long. I am feeling good today."

"Just don't over do it Cass,"

"Promise, now go or you'll be late," said Cassie handing him his keys.

"Night,"

"Night have fun," she said watching as he left and pulled out of the drive way. Cassie run upstairs and got ready. By seven Palmer was outside the house. He looked amazing.

"Thanks for agreeing to go," said Palmer almost nervous.

"Thanks for asking me," she said getting in the car.

When they pulled up to the resturant Cassie laughed.

"You remembered my favorite resturant,"

"Couldn't forget it if I tried," he said helping her out of the car.

Meanwhile with Jen and Jethro's dinner things got intersting when Jethro suggested to eating out, but with him it didn't surprise her.

"What are you up to Jethro?" asked Jenny as they pulled up to the resturant

"Cassie's favorite place to eat."

"Jethro," she said looking him.

"Come on," he said helping her out of the car.

On one side of the resturant sat Cassie and Palmer. They were talking and having a good time. Palmer was still nervous, but for something different than just being with Cassie.

"How are things going?" asked Palmer

"Things? Palmer you OK?"

"Yeah, how are you feeling?"

"I feel good. How's work? I supposed everyone is leaving you alone about dating me?"

"Yeah, Tony sometimes jokes around, but for the most part we are all good."

"I miss you to be honest,"

"Yeah, I miss you too," he said

On the otherside of the resturant Jethro and Jenny were ordering their dinners.

"How are you doing with everything Jethro?"

"I'm good. Taking it a day at time."

"How about Cassie?"

"She's really good, I think Tony is taking her out tonight for dinner."

"She deserves a night out."

"Yeah I just hope she doesn't over do things,"

"Relax Jethro, you think Tony would let anything happen to Cassie?'

"You are right it's not like she's getting married or anything," he joked.

Back on the otherside of the resturant Jimmy was getting really nervous as their food arrived.

"Palmer are you Ok?" asked Cassie watching him fidget.

"Yeah, just forgot how good it feels to be with you. Listen I've been doing a lot of thinking about us and I've decided that I want to be there for you no matter what happens. I meant what I said about wanting to take care of you. I love you Cassie. You're everything I've ever dreamed for. I can't imagine my life without you in it,"

"Thanks Palmer. I'm happy that you are OK with things. I've been doing a lot of thinking and I think maybe I was a little too hasty about my decision to end the relationship," she siad as he got up off of his chair.

"Cassie Elizabeth Gibbs, I love you and I want the whole world to know it. Will you marry me?!" he said on one knee as he pulled a ring out of his pocket.
"Oh my God! Jimmy!" said Cassie wide eyed in shock looking at him. There were people staring at her and cheering.

Meanwhile Jenny and Jethro were just getting their food and heard the commotion.

"What in the world is going on over there?"

'Sounds like a guy is about to propose," said Jethro laughign

"What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing, I just remember my proposal in a resturant," he said as the cheering got louder.

"Come on let's go look,"

"Jen, I know that a proposal in a resturant is supposed to be romantic, but I'd rather not relive it,"

"Oh come on," she said pulling him across the room. They got closer and there were people stand around gathering waiting to see what happened. Jenny inched closer with Jethro right behind him.

"What do you say?" asked Jimmy looking up at Cassie

"I don't know. Jimmy this is kind of a surpise," she said practically panicking.

"Say yes honey,' said a lady.

"Oh Jethro ," said jenny standing on her tiptoes to see.

"No way in hell," said Jethro seeing Cassie and walking up behind Palmer

"Cassie, will you marry me?" asked Palmer

"Don't you dare answer that question," said Jethro Gibbs staring at his daughter.

"Holy hell…Dad!" said Cassie hearing his voice and looking right at him.

"Cassie! Palmer!" said Jenny as they got closer.

"What the hell is going on?!" said Jethro looking at Palmer

"Dude you just ruined a great proposal," said a guy with his girlfriend

"Dad…I….."

"Jen did you know about this?!" siad Jethro

"Well….kind of…not this part ," she said turning toward her.

"Oh crap," siad Jimmy looking up at the two people now standing next to Cassie

"Get up Palmer now!" growled Gibbs

"What is going on?" asked Cassie seeing her father with Jenny.

"Exactly what I was thinking," said Gibbs.

"What are you doing here?" asked Cassie

"Apparently saving you from doing something crazy,"

"Gibbs," said Jimmy

"Palmer good night," said Jethro not looking at him

"Dad," said Cassie with tears in her eyes.

"Come on Jimmy," said Jenny walking him out of the room.

"No!" siad Jimmy stepping in.

"Palmer don't," said Cassie

"No, I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I know you do too. Please will you give me an answer?"

"Jimmy….I'm sorry, but I….I…can't. I can't marry you," siad Cassie looking at him. Cassie turned and ran out of the resturant leaving Jethro, Jenny, and a heartbroken Palmer in the resturant.