A/N: Thanks to everyone that reviewed, favorited, or put me on alert! Thanks especially to deidi, Levana Fay, bluemoon909, , HesMines, and blackwidowmistress! I hope my second chapter is enjoyed just as much! :) And 'the walk down memory lane' is like in A Christmas Carol, where they're invisible and watching the scene unfold.
Hours later, Jenny was woken up for no apparent reason, and she groaned softly, rolling to the side. Upon moving, she came in contact with something soft and warm, and she froze. She did not remember bringing someone to bed last night, and she hadn't drunk nearly enough to forget something like that. Suddenly, a very familiar male voice came from behind her as a strong arm slipped around her waist, tugging her closer.
"Jenny, stop moving. Your toes are cold."
What the hell was she doing in bed with Leroy Jethro Gibbs?
Peeking one eye open, she discovered she was in an unfamiliar room, facing a wall that had a picture of Jethro and herself on it. Jethro had his arm around her waist and was tugging her closer, and she was laughing, trying to get away. They looked so happy, and Jenny couldn't figure it out. What the hell was going on?
There was a bedside table next to her, and she glanced at the clock on it. Six ten. She was late for work. Wasn't she? Turning, she looked at Jethro. His eyes were closed, and he was breathing deeply, but Jenny knew he wasn't asleep. He looked the same, but he was maybe a few wrinkles less.
Suddenly, a piercing cry shattered the quiet of the morning, and Jenny jumped, her eyes widening. Jethro groaned beside her, and his brilliant blue eyes opened, looking at her.
"I've got him this time. Go back to sleep." Jethro pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead before getting out of the bed, pulling on a t-shirt. Before he had even reached the door, a red-headed girl came into the room and jumped on the bed.
"Mommy, Daddy, Liam's crying."
Mommy? Daddy? What was happening?
"Mommy and Daddy know that, Allie. Daddy's going to get him. Why are you awake so early sweetheart?" Jethro asked, picking the girl up and kissing her hair.
"Liam woke me up." the little girl giggled as Jethro tickled her ribs lightly, her big blue eyes that were identical to Jethro's shining.
Jenny watched the two and felt her self starting to hyperventilate. What was going on? Was this what the woman had said about her life being different? She had to get out, or go somewhere to think. Slipping out of the bed, she walked to a door that she somehow instinctively knew was the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
Looking around the room, she noted the mix of male and female toiletries, from the razor and shaving cream to the make-up and lotion. Glancing in the mirror, Jenny saw her reflection.
She looked the same, her curls falling to just past her shoulders, her green eyes looking the same. But there weren't defined dark circles under her eyes from long hours, and her skin didn't have that pale, sickly look to it. She looked healthy, her skin had an almost glow to it.
She brought a hand up to her face to brush away a stray curl when she noticed a flash of gold on her left hand. Bringing her hand down, she stared in wonder at the thin gold bands on her left ring finger, one with a beautiful diamond on it, the other a plain gold band. Why was she wearing an engagement and a wedding ring?
"Confused?" Jenny jumped when a voice came from behind her, and she turned to see the blonde woman from the night before looking at her.
"What is going on?" Jenny asked desperately.
"How about we take a walk down memory lane?" the woman asked, offering her arm. Jenny glanced nervously at the door behind her. "They won't even notice you're gone. Time has been momentarily frozen." Jenny stayed frozen for a minute, uncomprehending the impossible words. Shaking her head slightly, she grasped the woman's outstretched arm, and they shot upwards. Floating above the house, she saw that the house was located in a cul-de-sac, surrounded by other similar houses.
"I know that nothing makes sense to you right now, and I can't explain everything, but I can give you the basic knowledge you need to live in this life." the woman said. "Seven years ago, you had the choice between taking the job offer in Cairo, or staying with Jethro and going back to D.C. In the life you came from, you chose Egypt. In this life, you chose Jethro."
Suddenly, they were back in that airport. Jenny easily picked herself and Jethro out of the crowd, spotting her red hair. She saw herself being held by him, she watched as Jethro pressed a kiss to her forehead as their bags were checked. She saw the two of them leave the counter, hand in hand, going over to the seating area to wait. She watched as they acted the happy couple perfectly, because they had been the perfect couple. They boarded the plane together, and Jenny knew that she'd chose pleasure over business this time.
"Fast forward about six months." the woman said, regaining her attention. "You'd moved in with Jethro, and you'd been openly dating since you returned. He proposed on your birthday, and you accepted. You were married on February twentieth, 2000."
They were in a church then, and Jenny watched herself walk down the aisle on the arm of Ducky. She was in the beautiful white dress, her face slightly pink as she met the gaze of Jethro, who stood at the altar, looking dashing in his black tuxedo. His blue eyes watched her, soft with love. Ducky transferred her hand from his to Jethro's and they turned to the priest.
"You quit your job at NCIS and became the public relations coordinator for a private law firm when you discovered you were pregnant in May of 2000." the woman said. "Your daughter, Allison Sydney Gibbs, was born on September 6, 2000, at four thirty am. She weighed seven pounds, three ounces."
They were in a hospital, and Jenny saw herself in a hospital bed, a tiny pink bundle in her arms. Jethro sat on the bed next to her, his arm around her shoulders as they gazed at their daughter. Jenny watched herself look up at Jethro and kiss his cheek, her excitement and love evident. Jethro's eyes were full of love and affection, and their daughter grasped his finger in her smaller ones, holding on tightly.
"You discovered you were pregnant once again on Christmas 2003. Your son, Liam Jasper Gibbs, was delivered April 18, 2004."
Jenny saw herself briefly this time, looking about six months pregnant, sitting with Jethro as they watched their now-four year old daughter play on the swings at the park. Then they were back at the hospital, but the air wasn't as happy. She saw Jethro standing by a wall of glass, looking at a very tiny baby wrapped in a blue blanket. Something was different about this birth, but Jenny couldn't figure it out.
"I know you have a lot of questions, but that's all the help I can give you. You work at Fellmen and Company, and your boss is Carl Hanson." the woman said as they came back to the bathroom. "Tony married Kate, and you don't know Ziva. Actually, no one does. Paula Cassidy took Kate's place on the team. McGee and Abby still work there, along with Ducky and Palmer. Tom Morrow is still the Director at NCIS. That's all I can tell you for now."
"But…how long will I be here?" Jenny asked, her head whirling.
"Just know that you're here for the foreseeable future. Enjoy it while it lasts, Jenny Gibbs." with that, the woman disappeared.
There was a knock on the door, and Jethro's concerned voice sounded through the wood.
"Jen, you okay?"
"I'm fine Jethro." Jenny said as she opened the door, still feeling overwhelmed. Jethro's blue eyes met hers, and Jenny couldn't help but melt a little when she saw the concern and love in his eyes.
"Mommy!" the little red-headed girl said, crashing into her legs. Jenny patted her head, her red curls identical to Jenny's.
"Good morning Allison." Jenny said, still disbelieving that this little girl was her daughter. She picked her up, holding her carefully. Allison wrapped her arms around her neck, hugging her tightly.
"I'll go get Liam." Jethro said, his eyes soft as he watched them. Jenny nodded, unable to speak. Allison looked at her, studying her. Jenny didn't know what to do. She had no idea what her routine was like, or how the mornings worked.
Still holding Allison, Jenny walked over to the bed, lying down. Allison cuddled up to her, tucking her head under Jenny's chin, sighing quietly. Jenny hesitantly wrapped her arms around her, stroking her back.
After a few minutes, Jethro came back in, this time carrying a toddler with dark auburn hair that curled slightly by his ears. His big greenish-blue eyes widened happily when he saw her, and he clapped his hands.
"Mama!" he cried happily, and Jenny felt her heart swell with love. Jethro watched her, his eyes soft. He placed the little boy next to Jenny, and as his chubby little hand clutched her hair, he nestled happily into her side.
"I'm going to shower. You okay with these two?" Jenny nodded, and Jethro pressed a quick kiss to her lips. When his lips touched hers, Jenny thought her heart was going to stop. It had been so long since she'd kissed him, and it still felt so good. He turned and walked back into the bathroom, and Jenny settled back down in the pillows, her son and daughter on either side of her. Allison turned to her, her blue eyes flashing.
"You're not my mommy."
"Yes I am." Jenny said, nervous for a moment.
"You look like her, but you aren't. Are you an alien?"
"Sure, that's it." Jenny said, biting her lip.
"Is my mommy okay? Will she come back?" Allison asked, tears in the corners of her eyes.
"She's fine, and she'll come back." Jenny said, bringing the little girl closer and kissing her forehead.
"Well, welcome to Earth." Allison said, her blue gaze solemn. Jenny giggled quietly, tickling Allison's sides lightly.
"Thank you." Jenny said, smiling at her. Liam giggled behind them, and Jenny turned, kissing his cheek. "Hello to you too, Liam."
"Mama!" he cried out happily, touching her face with one hand. "Sisss." he pointed to Allison, clapping his hands. He made a sound like a snake hiss, and Jenny took it he meant 'Sis' as in sister, and Jenny smiled at the little boy.
Jenny looked at the two children lying with her, and she wished, harder than she had ever wished before, that this was real, and that her alarm clock wouldn't wake her up from this dream. Sighing, she cuddled the two closer, intent to enjoy this chance to the fullest.
A/N: I really hope this makes sense to everybody, and let me know if it doesn't. Next chapter will have even more explanations and introductions. Let me know what you guys think! :)