Chapter 19

Here is Chapter 19. Been thinking about it for a couple of Days to hopefully get it right. Thanks to all those who reviewed and added my story.

Again I don't own NCIS.

It had been a week since Julie and Kelly went to their new quarters at Bethesda. Kelly had called a couple of times just to talk to Samantha and Julie had called to update them on the situation. Currently, they were living in barracks on base. Counselors from Family Advocacy had spoken with Julie and her husband separately. He was still angry and did not want to get any kind of help. He just wanted his family back. Julie was working on base and Kelly had started school again. The commander, as per Gibbs' request, had allowed Samantha to visit with the new teacher in hopes to make the transition better for all.

Samantha was going to the doctor today for a check up. Gibbs secretly hoped that he would order her to stay away from work for a while longer but he knew she probably not listen anyway. He could not get away to drive her so he had asked McGee to take her since he was not ready to let her drive. Despite her need to get back into her life, Gibbs was not ready for her to leave his house. She had made his life livable again. He was going to miss kissing her good-bye in the morning and coming home to a lights in the windows, a fire in the fireplace and the women he loved waiting to greet him.

He was not sure what to do about that yet but he was working on it. "Boss," Tony said bringing Gibbs back to reality. "You have that meeting in MTAC."

"Thanks, DiNozzo," he said grabbing his coffee and heading up the stairs.

After he entered the door of MTAC, Tony looked at Ziva. "Boy, he was a million miles away there for a minute. He's been doing that a lot lately."

Ziva smiled and tossed a wad of paper at her partner. "He is in love Tony. Samantha's trip to the doctor is on his mind."

"Why? Does he not want her to get the ok to go back to work?"

Ziva just shook her head and walked across to her partner's desk. "He does not what her to go home. I think."

"Oh, I get it." Tony smiled up at his partner. "I can understand that."

Just then Abby burst into the bullpen. "You guys heard from McGee and Sam. What did the doctor say?"

"Not yet Abby" Ziva told her. " Do we have anything left to do over at Samantha's place? Is she ready to move back?"

"She and I went over there after the game on Sunday. Looks like we did a good enough job on Saturday, she can move in as soon as the doctor and Gibbs give the ok." Abby winked at Ziva. "That is assuming that Gibbs gives her the ok. Not sure he wants her to move back home."

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McGee and Samantha were pulling out of the parking lot of doctor's office. "Thanks for driving me Tim," Samantha replied.

"No problem. Gibbs had that meeting in MTAC and could not get out of it. Do you need me to take you anywhere before we head back to the office?"

"Yes, if you don't mind. I need to go by the store. I promised Ducky I would bring rolls and a pumpkin pie tomorrow and I need some supplies."

"Rolls? You taking over Gibbs' job. After all he usually goes by a 7-11 on his way over," Tim laughed.

"Yep. Ducky told me about Gibbs' "rolls". How about homemade rolls instead?"

"Sounds wonderful."

The two went by the store and fought the day before Thanksgiving crowds to get what they needed and then they headed to meet Gibbs at the Navy Yard.

Tony and Ziva were at their desks when Samantha and McGee entered the Bullpen. "Where's the Boss" McGee asked.

"He is still in MTAC. What did the doctor say Samantha?" Ziva asked as Samantha came around her desk and sat in Gibbs' chair.

"I am healing faster than expected and I can go back to work after Thanksgiving as long as I don't over do it." She smiled because it was obvious she more that ready to go back to work. " I have been going stir crazy knowing my kids need me back at school."

"Well I guess they will see you Monday then." Gibbs said as he came down the stairs. He walked up to Samantha and kissed her cheek. "You ready to head home."

"Your done. It is only 1700. That's early for you."

"Been a slow day." He looked at the team and smiled. "We are not on call this weekend so I guess you can go home too. See you tomorrow 1800 at Ducky's. "

Just then Ducky walked in. "Yes about tomorrow. You are most welcome to come before the game. That way we can eat after it is over. "

" Did you get your set fixed Duck?" Gibbs asked.

"Oh I forgot that."

"No problem I can bring my laptop. "Samantha said. She went up to Ducky and kissed his cheek. "Thanks for thinking of me Ducky."

"Absolutely no problem my dear. See you tomorrow."

The team grabbed their gear and left the bullpen. McGee smiled at Samantha and she thanked him again before he went to the lab to fetch Abby. Gibbs and Samantha got into the elevator and headed for the parking garage.

The ride home was quiet. Gibbs had something to say but he was not sure how to say it. He did not want her to go back to her apartment. He wanted her with him.

Samantha was thinking too. She was not ready to go back to her apartment but she knew it was time. She felt she had overstayed her welcome.

They had stopped for take out since Samantha had two pies to cook and the rolls to make that evening. Walking into the house Gibbs put the food on the table and Samantha proceeded to get the table set. No since to eat out of the Styrofoam when they did not have too.

"You have been quiet" Samantha finally said. "Even quieter that usual. What's up?"

"Nothing."

"Liar, I can always tell when something is bothering you."

Gibbs smirked knowing he had been caught. He walked up behind her and put his arms around her waist. "Busted" he whispered into her ear.

"Yep. Now what's on you mind?"

"Don't want you to go home. I like having you here all the time."

"Sort of figured that. Not sure I want to leave. I kind of like having somebody to do for."

"You could move in here. You know."

"I could but that implies something I am not ready for."

"What?"

Samantha turned to face him and rolled her eyes. "You know."

"Sure, I would love a more intimate relationship with you. I also understand and respect your decision to wait for marriage."

"So until we decide on that issue I guess I am going home. But I could wait until Sunday to move back. " She smiled kissing him on the cheek.

Gibbs frowned but understood. He respected her decision. He knew some of that was because of his three failed marriages she did not want to be that close to a man she was not going to spend her life with. It had never been about intimacy really. That would come eventually he hoped he just wanted her close. He enjoyed her company and damn it he just liked having her around. Maybe they needed to talk about his past and then he needed to start looking for a ring.

I know I promised Thanksgiving a Ducky's for this chapter but it turned out to be to long so I am uploading this chapter. I need some more research on the Movie Trivia and think it through a little more. Hopefully tomorrow.