Chapter 48
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The team left before supper deciding that Gibbs had had enough excitement for one day. Kelly had passed kisses between her now new parents. She also made them promise to call her before bed time.
Dr. Brad Pitt had come by just after they left with test results. Everything looked good and if nothing changed overnight he would discharge Gibbs on Thursday after lunch. Samantha was on cloud nine that Gibbs would be going home. The couple then settled down for dinner and a quiet evening before calling Kelly to say good night.
NCIS
Brad Pit came into the hospital room with the last round of test results early the next morning. "Well everything looks good guys. I will get the paperwork started and you should be on your way in a couple of hours."
Samantha walked up and hugged him. "I see someone is happy with my diagnosis."
"I know we both are Brad. Thanks for everything." Samantha said walking over and taking Gibbs' hand.
"Best part of my job, you guys. Sending patients home again to their families. Just take it easy for a while Agent Gibbs. Promise me that I won't be seeing you here anytime soon."
"You won't be if I have anything to say about it." Samantha smiled pulling their entwined hands up so she could kiss his hand. Brad chuckled and winked at her. Holding up Gibbs' medical file up he waved it and left the room.
"I am going to call the "family" and get someone here to pick us up." Samantha replied grabbing her phone.
"Also, the heads up will give them time to get ready for Kelly's welcome home party." Gibbs chuckled.
"Party?" Samantha questioned. "How do you know she is planning one? After all her mother just died, how would she be thinking about a party?"
"Just a gut feeling sweetheart. Things she said yesterday before you came back from the lawyer's."
Samantha sat down next to him on the bed. "Things have been rough on her but she had managed to keep a happy attitude."
"Your idea of her mother being happy about us taking care of her has helped."
"I know it can't compare to what she had been through but my grandmother died when I was Kelly's age. My mother helped me to see that dying was not her choice but she was in heaven looking down watching me. She would want me to be happy." Gibbs smiled and held her close.
Never thought of it that way he thought and then he looked at Samantha. She was smiling at him. "Saturday is going to be hard on us all. Maybe one of Abby's parties with Kelly's help would be a good thing."
"I would bet. Better make that call." She reached for her phone and called Abby to get a ride as well as warning her that they would be coming home soon. The scream of excitement was so loud Samantha had to pull the phone away from her ear.
NCIS
Abby got off the phone and turned to Kelly. "We need to get busy. They are coming home after lunch." Kelly smiled from ear to ear and ran into the living room to enlist the rest of the team in decorating the house for the welcome home party.
The team worked all morning on a welcome home banner, balloons and decorations. Abby had turned on some music and they each played with Kelly as they were preparing for the party. She and Tony had a balloon volleyball game, Tim had shown her another kids gaming site, and then Ziva, Abby and Kelly spent some of the morning cooking lunch and party food.
When Tim, Tony, and Kelly had finished the decorations they called Abby and Ziva in to inspect their work. "Oh it is just terrific Kelly. I know Sam and Gibbs will love it." Abby replied giving her a big bear hug. She then looked at her watch. "Should be getting the call any time now. Kelly, do you want to go with Tony to pick them up?"
"No, I want to be here for the surprise." She giggled just as the phone rang. Abby answered it quickly.
"Sam,"
"You can send our ride over. Brad just sent in the paper work. We are sprung." Sam told her. Abby could hear the almost giddiness in her voice. She was so happy they were going home.
"Tony is on his way, Sam." Abby looked at Tony as he grabbed his keys off the table and headed toward the door waving his goodbyes.
"Thanks Abby." Samantha hung up the phone. Abby pushed the end button her phone and she then bent down to give Kelly a huge bear hug.
"They are on their way home baby girl."
NCIS
In Gibbs hospital room Samantha hung up the phone, and then she turned to Gibbs with a huge smile on her face. "Tony is on his way over."
"Good, I am so ready to get out of here and get home." Gibbs held out his arms to her. She walked over and leaned into his hug. He held her close and he kissed her on the neck.
"Best get our stuff together and get you dressed for the outside world. " Sam replied as she pushed away from him squeezing his arm first. "We will have time to snuggle when we get you home," she smiled with a wink.
Gibbs carefully swung his legs off the bed. Abby had sent some sweats and a shirt for him to change into. Samantha had laid them on the bathroom sink. All he had to do was walk over to the bathroom and change. He carefully touched his feet on the floor for the only second or third time in days without help from Samantha or a nurse. He carefully stood up swaying slightly as he got his legs under him. "You need some help." Samantha questioned.
"I think I can make it." He said as he grabbed the wall and slowly walked into the bathroom. He carefully closed the door. "Sam, I promise if I need help I will ask for it."
"You better. What am I here for?" She answered back a little sarcastically. "I know you are a big strong Marine but even Marines need help."
Just then Gibbs stepped out of the bathroom fully dressed and smiling. "Could use a little mouth to mouth though" he smirked.
Samantha walked up and put her arm around his waist. "I imagine I can manage that when we get you home."
"I will hold you to that."
Tony opened the hospital room door just in time to hear their exchange. "Really guys, I don't need to hear that."
"Then knock next time DiNozzo." The couple said in unison both smiling at him.
NCIS
Tony and Samantha managed to convince Gibbs to ride down to the car in a wheelchair. Soon the trio was on the road driving to Gibbs house. Samantha sat in the backseat laying her head on Gibbs' shoulder. She was happy really happy. Kelly was safe, Gibbs was going home and she had nothing to worry about. Gibbs could feel her smiling next to him and reached down kissing her temple. "Glad to be going home," he whispered. She just nodded.
Tony drove in silence knowing he would get head slapped if he looked in the mirror or made a comment but he was so glad his "boss" had found happiness with Samantha. She was a special lady and he deserved the best.
It was not long before Tony was pulling up in Gibbs' drive. He got out of the car and opened the door for Samantha. The two of them helped Gibbs get out of the car. "I can walk by myself," he growled. Samantha looked at Tony and smiled. Both knew that Gibbs was through with being weak. It was time to let him be Gibbs. Gibbs was still a little unsteady on his feet but he managed to get himself up the walkway and into the house. He was met with a chorus of surprises. Abby came up to give him and took him by the arm and gently hugged him leading him to the couch as Samantha and Tony came in through the door.
Kelly ran up and gave Samantha a hug around her knees. "We really surprised him Sam." She was all smiles.
"Sure did baby." She looked at Gibbs and shook her head. "How do you always know?" she signed.
He looked at her and winked. "Just know that's all," he signed back to her. Abby noticed the signing and grinned at both of them. Samantha sat down on the couch next to Gibbs and Kelly who had carefully made her way into his lap.
Abby had some music going just as Ducky and Palmer joined the group. "Kelly, how about we get some cake? " Abby asked. Kelly kissed Gibbs on the cheek and nodded toward Abby.
"We got cake Gibbs." He smiled at her. She skipped toward the kitchen after Abby.
The team were just visiting and enjoying each other's company when Abby and Kelly reentered the living room with the cake and plates for all. "We miss anything good." Kelly asked scooting in between Gibbs and Samantha.
"No Kid lit," Tony replied pulling out the stack of presents for Gibbs.
"You did not have to get me presents. I have all need right here.
He replied hugging Kelly and patting Samantha's leg.
"Did not have much choice, Boss" the team said in unison. "Kelly and Abby insisted." Gibbs and Samantha both kissed Kelly and then Gibbs smiled at Abby blowing her a kiss.
Gibbs reluctantly opened his gifts so not to disappoint Abby and Kelly. Kelly's was first naturally and she gave him a western novel. Tony and Ziva handed him a large package of old Western movies. From Tim and Abby he got several wood working magazines. Ducky and Palmer gave him a large sketch pad so he could continue to plan is projects. "Looks like you all intend on my taking it easy for a while," he groaned.
"Yes," they all said in unison. Samantha looked into his eyes and shook her finger at him. "And I intend to see that he does just that." She put her hand on his and winked at him. "If I have to tie you down and make you watch each movie, read the novel and each magazine."
"I will help you if you get bored Gibbs. I have several board games we can play. Tim and Tony went over to my old house and got my stuff." Kelly told him putting her arms around his neck.
"Guess my days will be filled," he chuckled as Abby began to cut the cake. Ziva left the room to bring in coffee and drinks. Gibbs looked at Samantha with a questioning look in his eyes.
"Ok, I guess a small cup won't hurt you." She got up and joined Ziva in the kitchen to get him a small cup of coffee.
When they returned everyone had cake and Kelly already had icing all over her face and was laughing at something Tony had said. Samantha handed Gibbs his coffee and signed "thank you". She smiled at him.
NCIS
The party continued as the team enjoyed on of Gibbs' western movies and all the food Abby, Kelly and Ziva had made was consumed. The ladies cleaned up the kitchen and the men were talking in the living room when Ducky noticed that Gibbs was beginning to doze on the couch. "Looks like we all need to get out of here and let this new little family get some rest. You too Jack. " Everyone agreed and each in turn passed hugs, handshakes and kisses for Kelly. Samantha and Kelly walked them to the door and waved goodbye as they drove away.
"Alright little girl it is time for a shower, jammies and bed. It is getting late and we have had a rough couple of days. We have a couple more before this is all over." Samantha told her.
"Can Gibbs read me a story before bed?" Samantha looked over at a dozing Gibbs.
"We will see baby girl. Gibbs looks pretty tired."
Just then Gibbs shook his head and looked at them. "I'm fine. Get your shower and PJ's and bring me one book."
"Thanks Gibbs" she smiled running over and kissing him. She then hugged Samantha and ran up the stairs to the bathroom.
"Kelly, holler if you need any help." Samantha shook her head at him. "Really Dad. You just got out of the hospital."
"I owe her Sam. She needs a Dad now not just when I am healthy." Samantha smiled and sat down next to him.
"Well I think I will find my way to the cot in the basement." Jack replied standing up.
"Hey Dad. Take the guest room. That cot is murder on your back." Gibbs told him. Jack and Samantha both eyed him with questions in their eyes. "Samantha and I will be in the master bedroom."
"But?" Samantha started when Gibbs started signing. "Want you with me."
"Ok," she signed. "But no funny stuff."
"I can't doctor's orders."
"Well if you two are through being rude, where am I bunking tonight?"
"Guestroom," they said in unison.
"Well goodnight you two." Jackson Gibbs went to the basement grabbed his gear and made his way up to the guestroom.
"Let's get you upstairs and into bed before Kelly gets out of the shower. She will be ready for her story really soon." Gibbs let Samantha help him up the stairs. Not that he really needed the help but he wanted an excuse to have his arms around his lovely fiancé. She helped him remove his shoes and fluff the pillows so he could sit up.
A few minutes later Kelly came into the room. "Grandpa Jack told me where you were." Her hair was still wet and she had a book and a brush in her hand. "I am ready for my story now Gibbs."
"First, let me brush your hair. Did you brush your teeth?" Kelly nodded.
When her hair was brushed she jumped up on the bed and snuggled in next to Gibbs book in hand. He read her the story using funny voices for the characters causing a waterfall of giggles from Kelly. When he finished she asked for another one but both her new parents told her to wait for another night when Gibbs was not so tired.
She kissed Gibbs goodnight and headed toward her room. "I will tuck her in and be right back."
Gibbs settled down against the pillows and was asleep before Samantha came back. Seeing him asleep Samantha smiled and then went to the door of the guestroom. She saw her backpack sitting by the door. She knocked on the door. "I'm headed to bed Jack, do you need anything?"
"No my dear. Hope you get a restful night. You deserve it. Is Leroy asleep?"
"Yes, he crashed as soon as he finished the story. Thanks for my stuff. Night Jack."
"Good night." Samantha walked away from the door and back into the master bedroom. She went into the bathroom and changed into her sweats and her sleep shirt. Then she crawled into the opposite side of the bed from Gibbs. He woke up long enough to wrap his arms around her and whisper good night. "Night Jethro." She smiled to herself and fell into what would be the first restful night sleep since this whole mess began.
Coming next on NCIS
Julie Williams's funeral and Kelly returning to school.
Planning and parties for the wedding and the wedding it's self.
Hopefully, I will get a few more chapters up before I go back to teaching on January 7. Hope all had a safe holiday.