Chapter 7

Kelly didn't think she had ran so much in her life, her heart was beating fast in her chest and she was finding it hard to breath.

So she stopped to catch her breath, she couldn't stop thinking about Jenny. Still tied up, scared, God knows what the kidnappers would do to her when they found out Kelly had gone. The little girl almost wanted to cry for her father, if he was here he would know exactly what to do.

Then something shiny by her feet caught her eye, it was a quarter, so she picked it up and put it in her pocket, sure that she had passed a payphone on her way.

She began to walk back down the busy street until she saw the payphone and ran to it before getting in and shutting the door behind her.

Taking another breath the nine year old reached up and inserted the coin into the slot, then dialled her father's number, one that Gibbs had made her memorise in case that something this this happened, of course he had hopped it never would happen.

Gibbs was pacing back and forth trying to not let his panicked state show, he needed to know that his only little girl was safe, "Any leads?" he asked his team.

"No" McGee shook his head "Sorry boss" he mumbled looking down at his computer.

"No one saw anything" Tony informed his boss while Ziva just shook her head, all feeling very disappointed with themselves for not only letting Gibbs down but also little Kelly and again not forgetting that the director was also with the girl.

Gibbs' phone then began to ring "Gibbs" he growled, if it was a stupid telemarketer he was going to kill them.

"Daddy" his heart began to beat faster the minute the sound of Kelly's voice reached his ears.

"Kelly" he answered her, feeling a little relieved at hearing her voice, she was ok.

Tim began to type away on his computer, trying to track the call, the minute Gibbs had uttered his daughters name, he then nodded to his boss telling him he had got a successful trace.

"Kelly, are you ok?" Gibbs asked her, trying to not let her heard how worried he was.

"Yeah, I'm fine, Jenny got me out" she explained looking around her to make sure there were not bad guys about to come get her.

"Where are you? do you see any signs or shops?" Gibbs asked her.

Kelly took another look around and then began to real off what she could see, signs and shops, Gibbs repeated it so that Tony and Ziva could write it down. "OK Kel, I know where you are, stay there I'll come get you" he promised her.

"But Dadddddy what about Jenny" Kelly almost cried, Gibbs could tell that Kelly's eyes were probably getting watery.

"We'll get her don't worry" Gibbs assured her as he and his team went to stairs and began to go down them as fast as they could, he needed Kelly in his arms soon.

"But…" Kelly began but Gibbs cut her off.

"Listen to me, its gunna be ok, we'll get her, just stay put" he tried to reason with the little girl as they entered the car park and ran over to his car.

"No, I'm gunna get Jenny" Kelly then put the phone down before running out of it, back to the warehouse she had come from.

"Kelly" Gibbs growled down his phone before putting it down and throwing it on the dashboard and then stepped on it, determined to get to Kelly and Jenny before anything could happen to either of them.

Just as Kelly ran around the corner to the back of the warehouse, she stopped for a moment to catch her breath and decide the best way into the building and plan of action once inside.

But before she could move any further she heard loud bangs coming from inside and then windows began to smash, she felt arm around her waist and pull her back, the girl was scared for a moment, thinking it could be one of the evil guys, but then she was enveloped in the comforting sent of sawdust and coffee.

She then turned and found the soft eyes of her father, and she felt safe, he pulled her in for a hug and shielded her from the shooting going on behind "Jenny" Kelly almost cried as she tried to move out of her father's embrace but he pulled her back, trying to keep her safe.

Meanwhile Tony, Tim and Ziva began to make their way to the building, their job was to get the director out, buy before any of them even entered the building the shooting stopped and the side door opened.

Moments later a little worse for wear Jenny came out, a gash evident on her forehead and other cuts, but she was standing and walking. "Jenny" Kelly moved out of Gibbs' arms and attacked the redhead in a tight hug.

"Kelly" Jenny sighed hugging the little girl, so glad that she had made it out ok, she was glad to see that she was unharmed.

"Are you ok?" Jenny looked up to see that Gibbs had come over to them, while the team secured the building.

"Yes" Jenny nodded, not making eye contact with him, not wanting him to see how guilty she felt about everything.

"Come on, Ducky should check you both out" Gibbs suggested as Kelly ran into her fathers arms, gripping his hand tight, almost afraid to let go, he knew he would be having to share his bed with her tonight.

Jenny followed on behind as they walked to his car, thanking God that nothing had happened to Kelly, that Gibbs wasn't going to hate her for the rest of her life.

Hours later, Kelly had been checked by Ducky and had assured the little girl and Gibbs that she was fine and that there was no physical harm done although he did suspect some sleepless nights were to come for both she and Jenny, then Kelly had been whisked away to Abby's lab where she talked animatedly to the Goth and got to hold Burt so close that he made the funny sound.

Gibbs walked back into the bullpen from a trip to the break room to grab a crappy cup of coffee; he was surprised to find pictures of the kidnappers on the plasma screens "Any of them get away?" he asked taking a sip.

"No" Tony shook his head.

"The director managed to get them all" Ziva sounded almost impressed.

"Impressive" Tim nodded to himself while mumbling.

"Any reason why they did it?" Gibbs asked taking another sip of the drink before grimacing at how gross it was.

"Directors a high profile person, money I guess" Tony shrugged his shoulders and everyone else nodded in agreement.

"Go home guys" Gibbs growled over his shoulder before getting in the elevator.

Jenny was sitting on the edge of one of Ducky's autopsy tables when Gibbs walked in, the doctor himself just finished clearing the gash on her forehead "It shouldn't need stitches" Ducky told her with a smile, "If you feel woozy or sick then call me ok" he assured her.

"Of course Ducky" Jenny gave the man a sweet smile before he walked away and put the bloody cotton wall into the bin.

It was then that Ducky noticed Gibbs was standing by the door "Is Kelly ok?" the ME asked her.

"Yeah" Gibbs nodded with a small smile "She's having some time with Abby" Gibbs explained before looking over his shoulder to Jenny who still sat on the edge of the autopsy table and Ducky noticed this.

"I'm going…to find Mr Palmer" Ducky nodded before walking out of the autopsy room, letting Gibbs and Jenny have some time alone.

Jenny looked over to Gibbs who still stood near the door "Jethro I…." she began to apologise but then he glared at her "That doesn't work on me you know, I'm not one of your agents" she fired back.

Gibbs let out a small chuckle before walking over to her as the redhead herself slipped off of the table. "Jethro if something…." Jenny began but Gibbs stopped her by putting his finger to her lips to stop her from talking.

"You got Kelly out" Gibbs reminded her "You put her before you" he added, she was shocked when she looked into his eyes and saw that they were deeper, more full of emotion, so expressive, it was like he could see right into her soul. "Thank you" he nodded to her before he did something she didn't expect, he reached down and kissed her lightly on the cheek.

Jenny stood in shock for a moment, not sure what to do or say, Gibbs smiled at her before walking out, leaving her alone.

Meanwhile in Abby's lab…

"Abby" Kelly said from her place on the high stool she was sitting on beside the bubbly Goth.

"Yeah" Abby turned and smiled at the little girl she almost considered as a little sister.

"I was wondering if you could help me?" she asked.

"Do what?" Abby asked raising an eyebrow.

"I want to get Daddy and Jenny together?" Kelly explained.

"Really" Abby almost squealed, "I've been trying to do that since Jenny got here…of course I'll help" Kelly grinned back, both couldn't wait to hatch their plan.

TBC…

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