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Disclaimer: I don't own anything of NCIS, but I do own my made up character, Avery Sullivan.

They entered to see jenny in the hospital bed with a weak grin on her lips.

"Hey guys."

Abby stepped slowly to her side and gave her a gentle hug and silent tears strolled down her face.

"I'm glad you're alive director."

"I'm not your director anymore, Abby"

"I-I know, but it feels like you still are."

"We are glad you are back", said McGee.

Tim grabbed Abby's hand and pulled her towards him, into his chest. Gibbs realizes his little girl is with a wonderful man and he couldn't have chosen a better man for her. Gibbs stepped to jenny's side and grabbed her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. He leaned down and gave her a gentle peck on the lips. He resided to just holding her hand.

"We are glad that you aren't dead my dear, Jennifer. You have been missed greatly."

"Thanks, Ducky."

He left the room along with Abby and Tim. Tony stepped forward.

"I'm sorry, Jenny."

"You have nothing to be sorry for. You were following orders."

"Thanks. Glad to have you back."

Ziva went to jenny and gave her an unexpected hug because she missed her old friend so much.

"I really missed you Jenny." A small tear trickled down her beautiful face.

"I know. I missed you all so much."

She glanced at Jethro and gave him a small smile and Tony and Ziva decided it was time to leave. Tony grabbed Ziva's hand as they headed out the door to join the others.

"They have left us alone", she said with a twinkle in her eye.

"I suppose they have."

He leaned down to kiss her.

She slid over and patted the space, motioning for him to lay with her.

He grinned at the gesture, laid down, and took her in his arms.

"Things have changed since I have been gone."

"What do you mean?" He was running his fingers through her beautiful hair. She had grown it out, the way he loved it.

"McGee and Abby. Tony and Ziva."

"Yeah, I guess after you died, they all got closer to one another to deal with the loss."

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the men after me."

"It's ok. Just tell me next time when you decide to stage your death."

"No, Jethro. It isn't ok", she said raising her voice.

He stopped stroking her hair and looked sincerely into her beautiful green eyes and asked, "Why isn't it ok, Jen?"

"I hurt the whole team beyond repair. I hurt you." She was starting to cry.

"The only thing that matters is that you are here now, alive and safe in my arms."

"I love you, Jethro."

"I love you too. More than you will ever know."

The next morning, nurses went by to see them intertwined with one another. Avery Sullivan was the nurse that had taken care of Jenny She was an older nurse with graying hair and kind eyes. She cleared her throat and the happy couple yawned and rubbed their eyes.

"Ms. Sheppard you can be discharged today, but you will have to have somebody to watch you to make sure you are alright."

"I will stay at Jethro's house. He can watch me."

"Okay, I will go get the paper work and I will be back."

Once she had left, Jethro leaned forward and placed a longing kiss on Jenny's lips. He leaned his head against hers.

"Inviting yourself over, huh?"

"I am. Is there a problem with that?

"Nope, not at all. You are always welcome at my house", he grinned.

He got off of the hospital bed and stretched his sore muscles.

"I am going to go get some coffee, but don't worry, I will be back soon."

He leaned down to kiss her.

"I love you, Jethro."

"I love you too, Jen. I will be back soon."

"Don't take too long."

I won't, sweetie. See you soon."

Jethro was gone but five minutes when Avery came in.

"I have your paper work to sign." She hands it to Jenny.

She was about to leave, but the older nurse had something to say.

"Do you love him?"

"Yes, I love him very much."

"I can tell that he loves you very much too."

"How can you tell?"

"I can see the love in his eyes when he was by your side while you were in a coma. I can also see the love in your eyes when you look at him."

"I have done signing the papers. Thank you for taking care you me, Avery."

"The pleasure is mine."

She walked out of the room and said, "Be happy together."

"We will. Thank you again."

Avery was walking back to the nurses' station when she walked past Jethro.

"Cherish her with all you are."

I will. I love her so much."

With that, Jethro walked back to Jenny's room and she grinned when she saw his coffee cup.

"How's your coffee?"

"It is very good. Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, but I don't have any clothes."

"I stopped at my house and got some clothes you had left there a while back."

"Thank you."

He handed her the clothes, she got dressed and they were ready to leave. They said goodbye to Avery and headed towards Jethro's car. When He pulled up at his house, Jethro got out, went to Jenny's door and lifted her out. He opened the door to his house and carried her to his bedroom. He laid her down on the bed. Clothes went flying, words were whispered, and love was made.

"I love you", they both said as they laid there in there nakedness and they knew they were going to never lose each other again if they could help it.

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