I'm not sure how much you guys like the last chapter because I didn't get much feedback but I hope you guys enjoy this chapter.
I made some slight changes to this chapter. I corrected the names of Gibbs' first wife and his daughter. It was mentioned in the Season Finale of Season 3 and thanks evinncis for correcting me.
Chapter 5
The past three months have gone by quickly. Gibbs, was a not a man of faith and he certainly never believed in miracles. But since that fateful day that Kate reappeared in his life, he believes that everything is possible.
Gibbs arrived in the office for an early meeting with Director Jenny Sheppard. He had to submit their reviews and recommendation for salary increases. He spent about two hours with her before he met with his team in the bullpen.
Unaware, his team was watching him, coming down the stairs. For the past three months, they noticed how happy their boss has been. There was no doubt that the woman he mentioned before was still in his life.
"Hey boss, can I ask you something?"
"Sure Dinozzo, what is it?"
"That woman you mentioned, the brunette, what does she look like?"
"Well, she has brown hair and it has a shade of red when it hits the light. She's got green eyes, a beautiful smile, perfect nose, and she's this dimple on the left cheek. She's got natural soft locks but she always used to wear her hair straight. And her laugh, she's got this natural and infectious laugh. I love hearing her laugh." Gibbs described Kate and smiles almost daydreaming about her.
Abby, Ducky, McGee and Tony along with Ziva, looked at each other and wondered if their boss is crazy because he was definitely describing Kate and this isn't the Gibbs they know.
"Ah, boss, how tall is this woman?"
"She's a perfect height, 5'7"
"Jethro, are you alright?" Ducky asked obviously concerned about his old friend.
"Why wouldn't I be, Ducky?"
"Well, boss for one thing, the woman you were describing, it sounds like Kate."
"Did I really? Then I've described her perfectly. Now let me go over this case with you guys. We have a dead marine found outside a club. We need to head over to this address and process the crime scene. Come on, let's go."
All four just looked at each other but decided not to ask him anymore questions regarding this woman.
The case took longer to solve than he expected. By the time they finished and hit a dead end, it was almost 7 o'clock. Since there wasn't much they could do in the office, he decided to call it a night. He told Abby to call him if anything else turned in the lab results they have been waiting for and asked Ducky to finish the autopsy tonight and to get back to him tomorrow morning.
When he got home, he smiled at the sight of Kate lying on the sofa. She looked so peaceful and he was just content to watch her.
He looked around the house, and in the three months that they have been married, she has really made his house a home. Everywhere he looked, there's a touch and warmth of Kate. She also worked on the garden. The backyard is now filled with flowers, such as roses, daisies and tulips. She loved gardening. She grew up in California and often wears her USC jersey in bed, which he finds really sexy.
After a few minutes, Kate stirred when she felt a light kiss placed on her forehead. She smelled his which brought a smile on her face. She reached up to touch his face and kissed him on the lips.
Gibbs then took both her hands and pulled her up from the couch. He wanted to feel the warmth that's he's missed the whole day. Her inhaled her intoxicating scent and pulled her even closer to his body. They stood like for a few minutes until his stomach started protesting.
"Long day at work?"
"Yeah, a 22 year-old dead marine. I'll tell you about it later. Right, I just want to enjoy the evening with my beautiful wife. And I skipped lunch today."
"We better get you fed then, my handsome husband."
"Yeah. So what are we having for dinner?"
"I made lasagna, salad and desert."
"It smells really good, Kate. I'm starving."
"Okay. The table is already set."
Kate and Gibbs made their way to the dining room.
Meanwhile at the NCIS Headquarters…
"Ducky, I'm really worried about Gibbs. I mean, I never took Gibbs as the type of guy to hallucinate but how else could describe it?" Abby asked with obvious concern in her voice.
"I mean, there was no doubt it was Kate he was describing. Who else looks like Kate? She's unique and beautiful. If you were to see her on the street, you'd know it's her. Her eyes and her smile, it's simply Kate." Tony added.
"Wow, Tony, it sounds like Gibbs wasn't the only one who had it bad for Kate. Were you in love with her Tony?" Ziva asked.
"Whatever Ziva. You never met her and if you did, you'd know what I'm talking about. Ducky, what do you think?" Tony asked.
"I've known Gibbs a long time. And I have never seen him make up a girlfriend. I think we should just wait until he's ready to introduce this woman, who obviously has changed his life the past three months. We should just support him. I've never seen him look this happy and healthy since Jennifer and his daughter were alive. There's contentment in Gibbs again. And that is very nice to see. And do I think he was in love with Caitlin? I believe he was attracted to Caitlin the moment he met her. And then, when she came to work for him, he began to care about her. When Ari came into the picture, I think it scared him when he realized what losing her would do to him. And when she died, he finally admitted to himself that he was in love with her. All the things they could have shared together flashed before him and he knew that he would never again find the happiness he has been longing for because Caitlin is gone. But I think this woman, has given him that chance."
"You're right Ducky, we should just be there for Gibbs."
Back at the Gibbs Residence…
Kate and Gibbs are now in the bedroom. Gibbs is waiting for Kate to finish in the bathroom so they can talk, snuggle and make love again.
He loves sharing cases with her when he comes home. He sometimes calls her at home when he needs her opinion or her expertise in profiling. They haven't lost their chemistry as a team.
He watched Kate as she slowly walked to their bed. He reaches out to her and pulls her down closer to him.
"So tell me about this dead marine, Jethro."
"Well, they found his body in the parking lot of a bar. But we figured he was just dumped there. Abby is working on tracing some of the fibers found on his shirt. Can you imagine, being 22 and dead?"
"Do you think that he might have hit on a girl in the bar and maybe, the girl has a boyfriend and didn't take it well?"
"Maybe. That's a possibility. We interviewed his girlfriend and she said that he called her last night to let her know where he was. Did you know that his girlfriend is pregnant?"
"Really? I can't imagine being that young and pregnant and the father of my child dies before he or she's even born."
Gibbs noticed that Kate suddenly became quiet. He thought that she might have fallen asleep since she looked really tired today.
"Katie, you awake?"
"Yeah, I was just thinking?"
"Thinking about what?"
"How you feel about being a dad?"
"What?" Gibbs was shocked.
"I took the pregnancy tests, about 5 of them and they all have the same result. Here's one of them." Kate handed the stick to Gibbs who was still sitting them in a state of shock.
"This is real right? We are really going to be parents Katie?"
"Yes. Are you happy?"
"Oh my God, Katie how could you even think that I wouldn't be happy about this. How far along are you?"
"I'm not sure but I think a month. I'll need to see a doctor just to be sure."
"Okay, let's go tomorrow. I'm so happy Katie. I love you so much. This is what I've always dreamed of."
Gibbs noticed Kate's eyes beginning to close, and his body starting to give in to exhaustion.
He drew his wife closer and kissed her on the lips.
"Goodnight Katie. Then he kissed her stomach and said "Goodnight little Katie."
"Did you just call our baby little Katie?"
"Yeah."
"How do you know it's going to be a girl?"
"I just know and I want her to look exactly like her Mommy."
"Oh, Jethro, I wouldn't mind if she looked like you especially your eyes."
"I know half of her will be me, but everything about your face is perfect to me. Sometimes, I just close my eyes and see your face and your smile, it makes everything so clear. So, we're really gonna be parents huh? You're gonna look so beautiful pregnant."
"Yeah, looks like it. But I'll hold off on me looking beautiful pregnant. I will be as big as a house. So you best enjoy my body now."
Oh, Katie you'll always be the most beautiful woman to me. And your body, I'll always want to make love to no matter what."
"Hmm, how about you show me how much you love my body right now."
"Yes, Ma'am, you wish is my command."
