Cassie was a stunning bride. With the help of Ziva and Abby she looked like an angel. Jenny helped do her hair and pick out flowers. They boys were busy with helping pick out rings and calming any of Gibb's nerves. They all just wanted what was best for Cassie. If this was something that she really wanted they weren't going to stand in her way. As the team gathered in the small room everyone was nearly in tears. They were a perfect couple. Even Tony had to admit Cassie never looked more beautiful or happy. The ceremony was short but to the point. Afterward they gave the two a few minutes of privacy.

"Jethro,' said Jenny walking up to him and slipping her hand in his.

"Jen, I'm losing her,"

"No you're not," she said holding him.

"I feel so sad," said Abby to Tim

"I know me too. Wedding's aren't supposed to be sad,"

"I'm happy for her, but sad for them. Poor Gibbs," said Abby seeing him

"We're all going to need each other Abs,"

"Tony, you haven't said much," said Ziva handing him some water.

"Not much to say Ziva. She's dying and I can't stop it from taking her from us. For once I have no control over protecting her. I've always been able to protect her,"

"She's happy Tony. She's trying to find her peace,"

"It's not fair,"

"I know it snot,"

"So, it's official," said Erik looking at Cassie

"Thank you,"

"I will always love you Cass. Sorry it took me so long to tell you,"

"Don't apologize Eric. It's a sign of weakness,"

"I'll never apologize for loving you,"

"Thank you,"

Cassie slept most of the time they were together. The team all eventually left for a break. Even Jenny managed to get Jethro to leave and go home for a shower. When they got back to the hospital the doctor was waiting for them. The nurse had told them he was going to tell them about Cassie's condition. Abby lost it outside of the hospital and McGee said that he would handle her while the team went inside. Everyone was scared that Cassie was not going to make it through the night and were all willing to camp out in her room if need be.

"Mr. Gibbs, may we speak alone?"

"Yeah," he said squeezing Jenny's hand. He gave the group a reassuring stare as they stepped down the hall. It seemed like an hour before Gibbs stepped back into the room with the team. He had a hard time talking. Tears were falling down his cheeks as he spoke. The team stared at him in disbelief at the words he spoke.

"She's going to make it," was all he could manage.

"What? Jethro?" said Jenny nearly collapsing in his arms.

"She's fighting back. Her lungs are clearing. It was a bad case of pneumonia and they think it was suppressing her respiratory system. They said she's got a 70% chance of pulling through."

The team cheered and cried together celebrating the news. The doctor had told Eric and they join the pair in the room with Cassie who was also just as happy.

"Hi baby," said Jethro

"Daddy, don't cry,"

"I can't help it. I am so happy," he said holding her.

"I love you," she said hugging him.

"Three cheers for Cassie. I knew she couldn't die. She's a Gibbs. Too damn stubborn," said Tony

They celebrated until the nurses kicked them out of the room for the night. They all went home that night with light hearts looking forward to sunny morning and a fresh start. Jethro didn't want to leave, but the team managed to convince him that it was going to be ok. Even Cassie insisted that he leave for the night. There was one thing still lingering in all of their minds now. Cassie and Eric were married so what was the next step? As long as they had time they would figure it out tomorrow.

"Eric, I know that this new probably changes things," said Andrea

"Andrea, I don't care. I meant what I said. I love you forever and always. I don't regret getting married. I know this sounds strange, but this whole thing had really opened my eyes. We can't wait to tell people that we care about them. I do love you. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful girl to spend the rest of my life with,"

"I love you too Eric."