Disc laimer: Don' own NCIS
Okay, so so sorry for the wait, I hope it's ok. This is a long chapter!
I quite like the idea, sorry if it is a bit boring though. I will try and add more Tate in soon. I'm just used to writing JIBBS so TATE is harder.
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Left my heart in Paris
Rhiz Oneill
TATE forever 101
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Jenny sat on her bed laughing as he niece rummaged through her wardrobe. She couldn't help but laugh at the gasps that she heard when he niece saw all of the designer clothes. Then the swearing when she found Jenny's shoes. Jenny was sat smiling on her bed. It was 08 00 and usually she'd be in work but for once she wasn't thanks to her day off. Jethro had left earlier without a sound as to let her sleep.
"Aunt Jen, do you own anything that isn't designer?" Jenny just laughed. "Actually, scrap that, do you own anything that isn't a suit or ball gown or once belonged to Gibbs." The younger red head then emerge with a hand on her hips. Her pj's were those most teenagers wore and Jenny had when she was younger. "What do you wear when you go shopping?"
"Erm, don't really get the chance now."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, what do you want to do today then?"
"Go shopping!" she stated in a matter-of-factly voice. "Now, do you have any cloths that don't make you look like you are off to work?"
"Back of the closet, there is a cupboard. I haven't worn them since Paris though and I'm not wearing them today!" As soon as Jenny had spoken the 17 year old ran into the wardrobe.
"Oh my god! Aunt Jen!"
"I told you I haven't worn them in nearly a decade!"
"No, aunt Jen they're awesome. Wear this today!" She said holding up a pair of grey skinny jean, a black printed tight t-shirt a carci jacket.
"No! Maria I can't wear that!"
"Yes you can and will!"
"Maria, I'm way too old."
"Ha! Don't even try it, you wear this or I tell about your relationship!"
"Maria!" the teenager simply raised her eyebrow. "I could have you arrested for blackmail of a federal director!"
"Yeah, and I'd tell SecNav, somehow."
"Fine!" stated jenny taking the cloths and going into her bath room. "Go get ready!" she shouted. With a triumphant smirk on her face.
xXx
Jenny ran down the stair to find Maria sat at the breakfast bar drinking coffee. Turning around the teenager smirked. "I thought I was meant to take eternity and a day getting ready!"
"Well, when the media is at your every corner I have to look my best."
"Excuses."
Jenny had to admit that she liked the cloths her niece had picked out for her. She felt younger and couldn't wait to see Jethro's face. Her niece stood up and picked up her bag. Jenny couldn't help but see how Maria's cloths and see how much like Abby's they were, maybe slightly toned down. The red head had skin tight black jeans on, a red t-shit with 'Brain Matter' scrawled across the front, she had black ballet pumps on, loads of bangles and her hair was long and lose.
"You look nice!" commented Jenny.
"Don't lie, I don't care if you don't like it. Dad's desperate for me to wear pink again, caused another argument."
"Hey, it's good to have your own style. Wait until you see Abby later."
"Thanks aunt Jen."
As the pair walked out to the front of the house half an hour later Jenny couldn't help but think what Jethro would say later when she went into work or for that matter of fact what the secnav would say. They car journey into the city centre was quiet between the two. Yet as soon as they had left the car Maria was ready to go. Jenny allowed the teenager to drag her around some of the high street shops she loved. Yet after a coffee Jenny decided she would take Maria to her favourite boutiques. The teen was gobsmacked as her Aunt led her into a Chanel store. The teen was even more shocked though when the attendant knew her name personally.
"Director! How lovely it is to see you!" said a woman with a strong French accent.
"Simmone! It is good to see you too."
"Ah and you have brought a friend no?"
"Simmone this is my niece Maria, Maria this is Simmone a good friend of mine." The two shared greetings before they got down to business. Jenny had asked Maria if she could nip in to collect a gown she had bought as she would need it in a few weeks for the summer ball and didn't know when she'd next get the chance to pick it up. So, Maria sat down and Jenny went to the back of the shop to try the gown on.
"Aunt Jen can I ask you a question?" she shouted through.
"Course, go on."
"Why do you need a new gown, you have a closet full which all look barely worn?"
"When you are in the eye of the media, you can't be seen wearing the same dress twice or more."
"Doesn't it cost you a bomb though?"
"Not when the SecNav pays." She replied smirking.
Two minutes later Jenny stepped out to see herself in the mirror. She wore a long dark purple dress that came in at her tiny waist and showed off her hips, it was only on shoulder and had a slight skirt, larger than she usually chose. Maria looked at her Aunt and smiled. "It's gorgeous!" she commented.
"Should be at the price of it." Both women laughed. "Thankyou Simmone, it fits perfect as usual. I'll have Stanley come and pick it up."
"You are very welcome mes amines."
With that Jenny went to get changed before they both left the shop. As the pair walked down the height street in the early morning both were smiling. The sun was shining and there was a slight breeze. Soon though, Jenny was being dragged in and out of shops, each time more bags appearing in her hands.
At half 10 Jenny and Maria got into the town car and headed back to the head quarters so Jenny could talk with the SecNav.
"I told you I was going to re-vamp your wardrobe!" said Maria with a triumphant smile.
"Yeah, I'll need a whole new one now the amount bought!"
"O well, it's worth it!" she said with a smile.
"So, when we get in I'll leave you in my office, you can go on my laptop or watch t.v. then I'll introduce you to Jethro's team and Abs and Duck too if you want."
"Sure, sounds cool!"
The pair arrived at the head quarters. Jenny didn't need to flash her badge as she entered everyone just moved out of her way. Maria got a visitors badge from receptions and they headed straight for her office. The two red heads quickly walked along the balcony, Jenny looked down to see that team Gibbs were out, most likely on a case. She then left Maria in her office and walked into MTAc.
Standing in front of the big screen Jenny prepared herself for the SecNav's comments on her chosen attire for the day. As his face appeared on the screen she put on her fake smile and Director façade.
"Director Sheppard." Greeted the silver haired man.
"Sir."
"I hear you have today off."
"I do yes. My niece unexpectedly arrived yesterday, wanted to spend some time with her. It is not a problem is it?" she questioned.
"No I was just…surprised. I didn't realise you had any family left."
"She is the only member I am in contact with sir."
"Well then, I'm pleased for you. Erm…would she also be the reason for your…different attire today director?"
"She would sir. Decided I need to stop wearing suits and then dragged be shopping. I have to agree she was right though."
"Well I think it suits you actually."
"Thank yu sir. Shall we get down to business?"
"We shall." Jenny was then briefed on many a mission. Half an hour later she was bored and wanting to go.
"Is that all sir?" she questioned.
"Actually, no. I am going o need you to stay for the rest of the day. The FBI is being given joint jurisdiction on Agent Gibbs' current case. I realise this is spoiling your plans but I need you here. I don't expect you to sit and do case files but I need you to be the peace maker, help out if you want, it's up to you."
"That is fine sir." Jenny said not entirely impressed.
"Well then. Try and enjoy your day Director."
"I will sir." With that the line went dead. Sighing Jenny decided to head back to her office and break the new to the teen.
She went into the office to see the teenager sat on the sofa in her office typing. Going behind her Jenny saw she was on facebook and talking to a lad. "That your boyfriend?" Jenny questioned making the teen jump.
"No." replied maria blushing.
"You're such a bad lyer." They both laughed. "There's been a change of plan."
"You need to stay here?"
"Yeah, how d'you guess?"
"You and dad do the same sorry dace. Not that hard to guess."
"Sorry darling. I'll still show you a round. I'm sure Abby will let you be her assistant for the day, might help you with your forensics course work."
"Sounds good!"
So Jenny and the teenager walked down the stairs into the bull pen when thank fully the team was in. "Hey." Jenny said approaching Gibbs.
"Hey." He replied attempting not to smirk at her cloths.
"So, I want you all to meet my niece, Maria. She's staying with me for a while. Maria this is Ziva who I have told you about. McGee who is out computer whizz. And this Kate, and this is her fiancé-" Jenny was cut off by Tony.
"Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo. But you can call me Tony." He said with a grin. Only to be head slapped by Jenny. "Sorry B-Director." He said surprised.
"Your forget I was his probie and partner too." She said raising an eyebrow. "Try hitting on my seventeen year old niece again and I'll do more than head slap you, clear?"
"I wasn't hitting on her-"
"Clear agent DiNozzo?"
"Chrystal ma'am." Then he received another head slap, this time from Kate who simply glared.
"Good, and Tony, I'm taken." Said Maria. McGee and Ziva couldn't help but laugh at the playboy's antics.
"Off to see Ducky." Stated Gibbs knowing that'd be where Jenny was heading..
"We'll come with you then." Jenny replied. As the three walked off, Tony's black book opened as yet more pool were started on the two senior members of NCIS.
In the lift Gibbs had put his hand into Jenny's. On any other occasion he would have stopped the lift but didn't want to make Maria feel awkward. They were both smiling like love sick teenagers which made Maria chuckle to herself. "Liking the clothes Jen. Haven't seen them come out since before Paris."
"Blame Maria, she blackmailed me into it!" the pair laughed.
"Good one kiddo." He said to Maria who glared at him.
"Are you sure she isn't your daughter Jen, she has your glare."
"Nah, she just got it from her dad I think."
With that the lift stopped at the three stepped out. Gibbs and Jenny noticed there was no one down in autopsy so didn't release one another's hands. They walked into the steel room and sighed a sigh of relief Ducky had no patients. "Hey Duck." Came Jenny's greeting.
"Ahh, Jennifer, Jethro, how lovely to see you and who do we have here?" he asked.
"Ducky this is Maria. Maria this is doctor Donald Mallard our M.E."
"Nice to meet you doctor." Said Maria.
"Please call me Ducky."
"Nice to meet you Ducky." Replied the teen with a laugh.
"It's an unfortunate nickname I got as a child which has stuck. IT all happened many years ago-"
"Duck, save the story for another day, I need answers." Stated Gibbs.
"Yeah, and I want to let Maria meet Abby before I go and act as peacemaker between him and the FBI, hell he need one."
With that Jenny and Maria left autopsy and headed up to Abby's lab. As soon as they entered Jenny shouted Abby's name a few times before she turned of her music. "Director, I thought you had the day off?"
"I did, SecNav called me in. Now before you over react listen to me first. For today, and possibly a few other days I'd like someone down here with you, just to assist you-"
"No! No! Not again, no director not again-"
"Abby, I want you to meet my niece, Maria. Maria this is Abby. Maria is going to be your assistant for a while is you don't mind Abby."
"Oh, hey!" she said
"Hey, so …you listen to brain matter?"
"Yeah, why?"
"They're my favourite!"
"Really?"
"Hell yeah, you heard their new song…?" Jenny then left Abby's lab laughing at the two.
xXx
"DiNozzo, Todd, go check out the victim's apartment. McGee, hack into the FBI, I want all they have on him, David help him."
Tony and Kate stepped into the lift and soon the emergency stop switch was flicked. "When are we going to tell him?" questioned Tony.
"Why? So you can go flirting around."
"No!"
"What because I'm going to be the size of a house you don't want me anymore? Fine I'll leave then-"she was cut off by his lips on hers.
"I still love you, still find you attractive and always will. So stop it. I want to know because then you'll be out of the field and you and the baby won't get hurt! That's why." She rested her head on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry."
"Hey, it's fine. I was thinking, you want to bring the wedding forward right? So you don't look big?"
"Yeah, how about in two weeks time?"
"Tony we can't-"
"I'll have Jenny pull some strings, my father too. I love you and want you as my wife a.s.a.p. no excuses."
"Yes!" she said filling up.
That day continued as any other would, only everyone had smiles. Even Gibbs and Fornell. Abby had a lab assistant she liked for the first time ever, Tony and Kate were the happiest they could be, and Jenny and Gibbs felt whole. They knew the next few weeks would be hard, but they'd get through it. Especially with the wedding coming up. It showed everyone, this job, as hard as it may be didn't have to overrule your life. You could still be happy.
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