Ok this is the first NCIS Christmas I've ever written. Yes I did say Christmas, I know it's summer but it fits into the story and also it's raining really bad where I am and Christmas always cheers me up.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the kids.

Chapter 15

Gibbs woke to feeling the bed dip with a weight change then the bathroom door shutting, yeah morning sickness, he thought running a tired hand down his face before getting up and going to pick up his old NCIS t-shirt only to not find it so he grabbed a t-shirt out of the draw before making his way to the bathroom.

As he predicted the redhead he loved just so happened to be wearing the shirt he'd been looking for. "Could you get me some water please?" Jenny asked on hearing her lover enter the room.

"Sure" Gibbs said running a hand on her back as she kneeled in front of the toilet. He'd noticed she'd been experiencing more morning sickness than previously and that worried him, he wondered if the doctors had told her something that Jenny hadn't yet tell him.

He'd wanted to kick himself when the case had come just when he and Jenny were about to leave for the OBGYN but she had insisted that she was ok to go alone so she had a brought him back a sonogram and told everything was fine and healthy.

Moments later he walked back into the bathroom and smiled as he gave her the glass of water "Merry Christmas" he smiled.

It was going to be there first proper Christmas together and with the rest of the 'family'. "Merry Christmas" Jenny gave him a weak smile, still feeling a little sick.

"Why don't you take a shower I'll make you some tea?" Gibbs suggested helping his lover up from the floor.

"Sounds great, what time is your dad expecting us?" she asked

"Ugh I'm not sure I'll call him" Gibbs smiled before giving her a quick kiss and then leaving her to shower.

As Jenny let the water sprinkle on her body she couldn't help but feel nervous about spending Christmas with Jethro and their friends, yes she loved him and the gang but she'd never done Christmas with him what if they had traditions that she didn't know about, or if they shared stories from previous Christmas's.

Jenny was also for another reason, she knew she should have told him but he'd been so busy and distant recently she hadn't found the right time so she was determined to tell him today, she just hoped he wouldn't freak out like she was.

Meanwhile Gibbs grabbed the phone and dialled the familiar number "Gibbs" Jack's voice answered.

"Hey dad it's me" he said with a smile.

"Leroy! Merry Christmas" Jack sounded cheery.

"Merry Christmas dad" Gibbs smiled to himself moving further away from the stairs so Jenny wouldn't be able to hear what he had to say. "Is everything ready?" he asked.

"Yeah it arrived last night, all you need to do is add the finishing touch and it'll be perfect" the older Gibbs sounded very excited.

"Thanks dad, I owe you one" The younger smiled as he leant against the kitchen side, thinking about his present to Jenny he just hoped she would like it.

"Anytime son" Jack smiled "What time can I expect you and the Mrs?" he asked after a moment.

"I was just about to ask what time you would want us" Gibbs chuckled.

"Well everyone else is coming at eleven why don't you do the same"

"Great see you then" Gibbs smiled before putting the phone down and turning to put the coffee pot on before putting the kettle on and grabbing two mugs.

Just as Gibbs had made the tea Jenny walked into the kitchen, she was wearing a loss fitting green dress and a red cardigan and a pair of red flats, her hair down with a natural wave "Festive enough?" she asked.

"You look beautiful" he said placing a loving kiss on her lips "Dad wants us there at half past eleven so I'd better get ready" Gibbs said before making his way up stairs.

After taking a shower Gibbs went to his chest of draws and rummaged around before finding the little black box and putting it in his pocket.

Half an hour later he and Jenny were getting into the car. The drive had ice patches on them and Jenny was holding the bag containing all the gifts so Gibbs came to her side in order to 'help' her get to the car.

"Really Jethro, I can make the five steps to the car" Jenny said raising an eyebrow, ever since he found out she was pregnant and especially since the first doctor's appointment he'd been acting like she was made of china, offering to take her brief case and walk her to her office and constantly called her to make sure she was ok, at first she'd thought it was sweet but now it was getting annoying.

"At least let me take the bag?" Gibbs asked.

Jenny bit her lip as to not lose her temper with him, after all it was Christmas "Fine" she said shoving the bag into his arms before opening the car door and hopping in.

Gibbs sighed, the moods swings really were surprising him or was it just that Jenny was being jenny, stubborn but completely amazing.

Half an hour later Jenny and Gibbs nocked on Jack's door to have it open in minutes. "Gibbs and Jenny are here" Abby squealed hugging her brother and 'sister-in-law' before ushering them in side.

"Merry Christmas Jack" Jenny greeted the older man with hug and kiss on the cheek.

"Jenny…Leroy" he smiled at the two.

After putting the presents under the tree that was decorated with lights, tinsel and hanging decorations and topped with a sparkly star probably Abby's doing.

Five minutes everyone was having their own conversations while Logan, Sarah and Eleora were talking about presents they had gotten this morning and Luke sat on his mother's lap playing with his rattle.

Jenny had just finished talking to Ducky when she walked over to Kate who was in the kitchen making herself a drink "Kate can I talk to you for a moment?" she asked knowing that Kate was or used to be one of her best friends and for another reason.

"Sure" Kate said with a smile "Something wrong?" she asked noticing the worried look on Jenny's face.

"If I tell you something you can't tell anyone ok, at least not yet" Jenny said moving her away from the door so no one could hear. "Were having twins" the redhead said, now Kate realised the other reason she'd chosen to told her, she'd had twins.

"That's great" Kate said hugging her friend but Jenny didn't hug her back "isn't it?" she asked.

"How did you tell Ari?" Jenny asked.

"I told him and he was over the moon, and so will Gibbs when you tell him" Kate encouraged.

"But twins, how did you handle it I mean it's double everything" Jenny said running a hand through her hair.

"It will be fine, you and Gibbs are going to be great parents" Kate hugged her one more time "Now get back out there and pick the best time to tell him" she gave her friend a smile.

Jenny took a deep breath before walking back to join the others in the living room.

After the majority of the presents had been opened and they'd had dinner Gibbs found it was time for his last present for Jenny.

"I've got one last gift for you" Gibbs said giving her a smile but Jenny grabbed his wrist.

"But I love the earrings you didn't have to get me anything else" She said showing the diamond earrings hanging in her ears.

"I know but this is something special, I'll be back in a minute" He said pressing a kiss to her forehead before walking out.

He made his way to his old bedroom and found part of the present waiting for him. It was a puppy. A west highland puppy just like Izzy who'd been the dog Jenny's dad had gotten her for her birthday and Jenny had adored who of course now had passed away.

Gibbs picked up the puppy, it growled at him and tried to nip at his hands as he tried to tie a little pouch in it's collar. "This had better work" he mumbled stroking the dog's head.

Jenny looked up as she heard Gibbs enter the room, her eyes filled with tears as she saw the cute little white ball of fluff in Gibbs arms, fidgeting trying to get at something in its collar.

"Oh Jethro" she said hands going to her mouth "She's adorable" she said taking the cute little puppy from Gibbs's arms. She looked at the puppy and smiled and then saw the pouch hanging on its collar. "Jethro" she said looking at him confused.

He smiled "Open it" he gestured. Everyone else around was watching on the edge of their seats.

The redhead held the puppy with one hand and unhooked the pouch with another and then pulled out the object with in.

Her eyes went wide when she looked at the diamond engagement ring, Gibbs took her hand in his "Jenny Shepard you asked me in twenty years could I say I still love you and the answer to that is more and more every day, I've loved you since I saw you sitting under that tree, you captured my heart and have always had it with you, now I'm asking you to be my wife" He said with a grin.

Jenny had tears in her eyes, he remembered her words from twenty years ago and was now using them against him "Yes" she nodded as he slipped the ring on her finger before leaning over the puppy and kissing Gibbs lovingly.

She then went and looked at Kate who nodded telling her it was the right time "I have something to tell you" Jenny said making everyone look at her worried, the redhead then decided to put the puppy on the floor

"Is it about the baby?" Gibbs asked his hands going to her very slight bump that couldn't be seen in the flowey dress.

"Babies" Jenny corrected with a smile.

"What?" everyone but Kate said all looking worried.

"Were having twins" Jenny began to laugh at everyone reaction.

"And more" Gibbs mumbled meaning that he loved her more before kissing her. Everyone around cheered and laughed while the west highland puppy yapped at their feet's before taking an interest in Gibbs's shoe laces.

TBC…

So I hope you guys liked this.

Ever since my sister and I watched Rizzoli and Isles I can't help but picture Kate as more of Maura.

Anyway please review.