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Any French mistakes are curtsey of Google translate, so blame them, not me.

I am going to say this now because if it is bothering you with any of my work I apologise:

I cannot spell, nor am I any good at grammar. The only reason that this is even legible is because of spell check on word. So if any of the mistakes are still there I apologise. I work to improve it but I cannot always. I write because I enjoy it, if I am any good or not I don't know. So thank you to those of you who read and enjoy my work and even leave a review, but to those of you who don't: I can't do anything to help. I apologise.

Thanks to all of you who have made me feel better again for the 1 millionth time.

Enjoy….

The drive to the bar was silent in the Gibbs car. Yet, it wasn't uncomfortable; it was just how they'd always been. Jenny didn't know where they were going as it had all been kept a secret which was why Gibbs was driving. At least this meant they could go home together that night without worrying about being seen. So their journey was quiet, then again they'd never needed words. The radio was softly playing in the back ground and Jenny was smiling as she gazed out of the window at the dark night and bright lights. Even as a child she had been one of those few people who loved driving at night. She loved the reflection of the lights, the contrast, the feeling of being surrounded by a thousand souls. That feeling, that love had never gone away.

Gibbs smirked to himself as he saw the woman he loved so much gazing out of the window. He took one hand off the steering wheel and held her hand, squeezing it slightly. She turned around and looked at him. "Did I ever tell you how beautiful you are?" he questioned.

"Once or twice, but you could always tell me again." She said with a smile.

"You Jenny Shepard are the most beautiful woman in the world." He said smiling.

"And you Leroy Jethro Gibbs are not too bad yourself either." She replied with a smirk.

The pair arrived at the small bar on the outskirts of DC at 18 30. Although Abby had arranged the party for 18 00 she had asked for the birthday girl to arrive later to make sure everything was in place. Abby who had been waiting somewhat impatiently at the window. When she saw the town car pull up she let out a high pitched squeal and everyone got into place.

Out in the car Jenny looked at Gibbs, and him at her. She smiled. "you ready for this?" he asked her stroking her face gently.

"Yeah." She replied before kissing his hand. Slowly he moved in and softly kissed her, putting into it all the passion he could muster up. "what was that for."

"Well I wanted to give you one last one seeming as I can't touch you all night."

"Well then, thank you. Come one, before they skin us alive or we decide to go home for the night." Smiling he got out the car and walked around to the other side and opened her door for her. She smiled and thanked him.

They walked towards the door which he opened and as soon as he did there was a massive sheer of: "Happy Birthday!"

Jenny nearly jumped out of her skin. There was a mixture of laughter and happy tears as she looked around and saw all the green and black decorations, the banner and all of her friends. It had been a long time since anyone had made a fuss about her birthday, and if she was honest: she was surprised they had. She wasn't the nicest person at work; then again she couldn't be with her job. Yet as she looked around as saw all of her friends and the man she loved gathered together just for her she couldn't ask for anything more.

Abby ran towards her and gave her a massive hug. She then leg go after she realised Jenny couldn't breath to allow all of her other friends could give the older woman a hug. Soon, Abby had sat Jenny down in the largest booth in the bar. Jenny was in-between Abby, who was bossing everyone around, and Gibbs, who's hand kept wandering up her bare leg. Not five minutes after they had sat down drinks came. Abby must have put their orders in beforehand as on the tray there was a bottle of bourbon for Jenny and Gibbs, a bottle of scotch for ducky, a bottle of wine for Kate and Abby and a round of bears for Tony, Tim and Ziva.

"Right, time for presents!" squealed Abby.

"oh, no you really didn't have to-" protested Jenny.

"No we did! You are our friend and it is your birthday!"

"I wouldn't argue my dear." Said Ducky. As if that was the cue, Abby then handed Jenny a beautifully wrapped black package with a green bow. Jenny carefully opened the package to find inside a black teddy bear. Its fur was black with silver stands to make it sparkle; there was a green bow around its neck. Abby turned the bear in Jenny's hands so she could see the back. In swirly green writing was the phrase "Sometimes things can be simple and you can control the outcome. You don't have to always accept it, just face the truth and make what you want happen – and come to my lab" Jenny nearly filled up at it. She placed the Teddy in it's box and hugged Abby.

"Thank you Abs." she said softly.

"You're welcome, you control your own life. And come and see me, I get lonely." Laughed the younger woman. Ziva who was sat next to Abby then handed Jenny a cardboard box with a dark blue bow wrapped around it. Jenny opened the box and smiled at what she saw inside. There was a thin silver bracelet just like the one her father had given her years ago. Yet she had lost it when it was crushed in an explosion back in Cairo. So, sat in the tissue paper was an exact replica wrapped in blue tissue paper. A silver band with the words: amour, l'espoir, la confiance et croire inscribed.

"Thank you Ziva." Whispered Jenny filling up.

"What does it say?" Questioned Jethro, French never had been his strong point.

"It says amour, l'espoir, la confiance et croire." She replied.

"In English?"

Laughing Jenny replied: "Love, hope, trust, and believe."

"That's so beautiful!" commented Abby.

"It is." Whispered Jenny.

Soon the rest of the group had also given Jenny her presents. Tony, Kate, and McGee had clubbed together to buy Jenny an IPod and docking station. With the help of Gibbs' knowledge of Jenny and Abby's of ITunes they had filled it with her favourite songs. They had told her it was for 'when she was working late at the office'. Soon the party was in full swing, Lady Antebellum 'Friday night' was blaring from the speakers and everyone was smiling, laughing and dancing. After dancing away for most of the night Jenny had gone to stand at the bar. Ducky then came up to sit next to her. He hadn't given her her present with the rest yet now she was alone he could do. He sat down beside her and smiled back. "Can I get you a drink duck?" she questioned.

"I'll have a scotch please my dear." Jenny then ordered for them both and once the bar tender had gone, Ducky slid a red package across the bar. "Happy birthday my dear."

Jenny opened the red package and gasped. She could now see why Ducky hadn't given her it when the team were around. Jenny smiled. Inside was a photo of her and Jethro at night in front of the Eiffel tower. It was framed in a sterling silver frame with hearts engraved. At the top were the words 'forever amore' engraved. She leant over and kissed his cheek. "Thank you Ducky." She said with a smile.

Than night was the night Jenny realised that birthday really could be special. She was surrounded by her friends and those she considered family. She smiled and laughed and loved her life. That was the night she was reminded she had friends who loved and cared for her, that was the night both her and Jethro realised what they wanted was to be together, forever, in public. And they knew, in the future, hopefully the near future they would.

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