Chapter 23
Two months later and the day had finally come, a day that would change everything, it would cerement the love that Jenny and Gibbs shared, the day Kelly got to see her dad have his happily ever after with a women who was the most amazing step mother she could ever ask for, who was more of a best friend than a mother, Kelly and Gibbs would get light emits the harsh darkness of the past they both bore.
Jenny had spent the night at Abby's also where Ziva was staying as well, they would have a girl night there before getting ready in the morning meanwhile Gibbs got to spend some time with him, Kelly and his dad, just how things used to be before Jenny shook their world upside down.
It also meant that Gibbs got to deal with a very hyper ten year old, who was practically bouncing off of the walls with excitement.
And both Jenny and Gibbs had been so excited and nervous they'd lay awake in their beds, finding it strange that they weren't sharing a bed, since moving in to Gibbs' house officially after Jack had gone, they'd not spent a night apart, even if they had had horrible cases and worked late they still manage to sleep next to each other even if it was for just an hour.
So they couple had just lay awake all night, thinking about the other, about Kelly and what their future held, the years they were going to have ahead of them, together.
The next morning Jenny got out of the blow up bed she was sleeping on before going over to the kitchen and went to make coffee.
Just as she'd poured some and was about to raise the mug to her lips, when Abby ran out of her bedroom "You're getting married" she squealed before jumping up and down, Jenny grinned at the Goth before going over to her and giving her a little hug.
"Never change Abs" she smiled at her, then Ziva came out of Abby's spare bedroom.
"What is all the screaming about?" she asked still sleepy.
Abby and Jenny grinned at the Israeli "We're just excited about the wedding" The Goth explained.
Ziva nodded before seeing the coffee pot, her eyes opened and she smiled before going over to it and pouring herself a cup. She took one sip and her face scrunched up, she walked over to the sink and spat it out.
"What's wrong?" Abby asked in surprise and concern.
The Israeli got another cup and filled it with water and took a sip before turning to answer Abby "Did you make that, it's way too strong?" she asked.
"No" Abby shook her head, "Jenny did", they both turned to face the redhead.
Jenny shrugged "I've spent too much time with Gibbs" she suggested with a smile, oh she missed him so much.
"Awww your so cute" Abby hugged Jenny again "You and Gibbs are going to be so happy together"
"I hope so" Jenny grinned at Abby.
"Of course you will" the Goth told her, "Gibbs loves you, Kelly loves you, you love them"
"Yeah I do" the redhead nodded.
Ziva smiled at them too "We should start to get ready, Jenny has a wedding to get to" she said and once again Abby squealed.
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Gibbs's house had never been so busy, he'd been woken in the early hours of the morning to the sound of the doorbell ringing, to say he had been a little mad when he'd opened his front door to find a plucky looking Tony but a very sleepy Tim was an understatement.
But they'd soon made themselves at home and Gibbs had gone back upstairs to shower before going into Kelly's room to wake her up, "Hey Kel" he whispered leaning over her bed and brushing a lock of her hair out of her face.
"Daddy" Kelly smiled at him as her eyes opened, she sat up and hugged him "Happy wedding day" she grinned at him.
"Thanks sweetie" he grinned at her before pressing a kiss to her forehead "I need you to do something for me" he told her.
"What?" Kelly asked him, her eyes big and blue with curiosity.
"Can you go wake grandpa?" he asked her.
She nodded vigorously before slipping out of the bed and running down the hall to the guest room Jack was currently occupying that did used to be his room.
Gibbs chuckled to himself before going down stairs to start some coffee, he pulled two mugs out of the cupboard out of habit, it made him smile but also miss his redhead, it warmed his heart knowing that in a couple of hours she would be his wife.
Jackson walked into the kitchen and smiled at his son "Shouldn't you be getting ready?" he asked.
Gibbs turned and nodded "Yeah, is Kelly getting ready?"
"She's been waiting to wear the outfit for weeks, what do you think?" Jack asked rhetorically.
The younger Gibbs nodded before taking another sip of his coffee.
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"Come on Daddy we have to go" Kelly yelled up the stairs as she stood patently at the bottom.
"I'm coming" Gibbs yelled to her from his place in the hall where he stood looking in the mirror, he'd never been a vain man but he stood looking at his reflection, he wanted to look perfect, he knew Jenny would without trying.
"We're gunna be late, Jenny will be waiting at the alter at this point" Kelly yelled back, Gibbs knew without seeing his daughter, she had that signature cheeky smile on her face.
Gibbs checked himself one more time before walking down the stairs, in his black tux, white shirt and red tie "How do I look?" he asked his daughter.
"You look handsome Daddy" she informed him before reaching up and kissing him on the cheek.
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Jenny was very nervous, she kept pulling her dress and touching her hair to make sure it was ok.
"We're almost there" Abby squealed to Jenny as they turned the corner for the church, "Think in less than half an hour you're going to marry Gibbs" she sighed dreamily.
The redhead nodded but couldn't help but still feel nervous "Will you two promise me something" Jenny turned to both Ziva and Kate who sat in the back of the car with her.
"You're not having second thoughts are you?" Ziva asked her.
"No, I just wanted to say if I trip down the isle, will you guys do something to get the attention off of me?" Jenny asked, the other two women laughed before nodding.
They then pulled up outside the church, "You ready?" Abby asked her.
"Lets do this" Jenny grinned before slipping out of the car.
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Gibbs took a deep breath as he heard the doors open and the music began, he looked down to Kelly at his side and grinned, she'd been the best choice for best man and looked so cute in her mini black suit, with her hair down and a bright red ribbon in her hair.
He looked back up to see Abby and Ziva begin to walk down the aisle in their bridesmaids dresses, both were dark red, the same as Kelly's ribbon, their bouquets were a mixture of red and white roses.
Once they'd reached the end they stood to the side and then the music began to get louder and everyone stood.
At the first sigh to of his bride Gibbs took in a deep breath she was beautiful, more than he had imagined, Jenny was dressed in a strapless white dress that followed the contours of her curves before going out a little around her waist and making a small train at the back, the top half was pleated with beads and diamonds in a floral patter across it. Her hair was curled up in a French twist with a few wisps around her face, she'd decided against veil.
Jack was on her arm wearing a similar tux to his son. He'd been honour and humbled when Jenny had asked him to give her away, he'd been so warm and inviting her to the family and she wanted to thank him for doing that by letting him give her away.
Once they reached the end of the aisle everyone sat down, Jack kissed Jenny on the cheek and then went to sit beside the two brides maids.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to witness the joining of this man and this women, if anyone has any reason why they should not be joined in holy matrimony speak now or forever hold your piece" then there was an awkward silence for a moment before the man continued.
The priest continued to talk but Jenny and Gibbs weren't paying much attention they were more interested in looking at each other, looking at their future.
"Do you Leroy Jethro Gibbs take Jennifer Catherine Shepard to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness in health, for richer for poorer, for as long as you will live until death do you part?" he asked brining the couple back to reality.
"I do" he smiled at Jenny who grinned back at him.
"Do you Jennifer Catherine Shepard take Leroy Jethro Gibbs to be your lawfully wedded husband , in sickness in health, for richer for poorer, for as long as you will live until death do you part?"
"I do" Jenny smiled and looked at Kelly who was grinning at them both.
"Do you have the rings?" The priest asked Kelly who nodded before getting them from her trouser pocket and holding them out.
Both Jenny and Gibbs took them with a smile at Kelly. "With this ring I thee wed" Gibbs slipped Jenny's wedding ring on her finger in front of her engagement ring and smiled at her. Jenny then did the Same to him.
"I now pronounce you man and wife" The priest informed them "You can now kiss your bride.
Gibbs didn't waste any time in pulling Jenny to him by the waist and pulling her in for a slow passionate kiss, Jenny's arms wrapped around his neck.
They pulled apart a little out of breath before entwining their hands before going to walk down the aisle, Kelly walked happily behind them. everyone seemed happy.
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An hour later, everyone had gathered in the hall that had been rented for the wedding reception.
"You look beautiful Adom" Ziva complimented Kelly in her best man suit.
"Thanks, you guys look pretty too" Kelly smiled complimenting the dress that Ziva and Abby had chosen.
"Where do you think Jenny and Gibbs are?" Abby mused getting a little impatient.
"Maybe their starting their honeymoon early if yah know what I mean" Tony nudged Abby early and wiggled his eyebrows.
Kelly just glared at the Italian, making Ziva slap Tony on the back of the head.
"There here" Ducky informed them as he came over with a glass of wine for himself and a lemonade for Kelly which she took with a smile and a thank you.
The double doors then opened and a very happy looking Jenny and Gibbs walked in and everyone clapped and even Tony wolf whistled.
Everyone then sat down for dinner, Kelly sat one side of Gibbs, being his best man, then next to her was Jack. Next to Jenny sat Ducky and Abby.
Before everyone sat down Kelly began to gently tap her glass to start the speeches which made everyone stop and stare at her, she coughed to clear her throat and stood on her chair before talking "As My Daddy's best man I wanted to make the first speech, I want to thank my daddy, grandpa and the team for looking after me and loving me…" she smiled at each member of her 'family' "And I want to thank Daddy for bringing light to the darkness that surrounded my daddy, for cheering him up, making him smile, laugh and unfortunately sing in the shower" she began to giggle as did everyone else "Thank you Jenny for being there for me and for loving me, for being a best friend to me" she finished before stepping down.
Jenny smiled lovingly at Kelly before motioning for the girl to come to her, she did and Jenny pulled Kelly in for a hug and Kelly hugged her back, Gibbs smiled at them both, he loved them so much.
Ducky made a speech as well as Abby before they all ate their meals, laughing, talking and drinking.
Once the meal had been eaten and the cake had been cut, the dancing had begun.
The music began and Jenny smiled at Gibbs when the same song they'd danced to on the roof top just before he'd proposed.
Jenny pulled him to the dance floor and they began to sway slowly to the music.
Cars and stop signs
Streets that look like
concrete rivers going nowhere
We're surrounded lets surrender
Run away right into thin air
Jenny rested her head on Gibbs' shoulder as he arms wrapped around his waist, he pressed a kiss to her forehead "I love you Mrs Gibbs" she smiled at her.
The redhead looked up and smiled at him, loving him calling her Mrs Gibbs for the first time "I love you too Mr Gibbs she grinned at him before pulling him down for a kiss.
Boy take my hand
let's disappear too many city lights 'round here
Follow my heart into the trees under the stars
We can lose ourselves in the midnight
We can find our way in the sunrise
Grab a mason jar full of fireflies to be our light
Look in my eyes, you got the moon, I've got the shine
Oh, oooh
Now we're dancing in the shadows
Feel the grass beneath bare feet
We can run out to the boat house
Leave a trail of kisses in the weeds
Kelly grinned at her dad and new stepmother, she watched as they danced and kissed, she didn't mind that it just cemented the fact that they were meant to be.
Boy take my hand
let's disappear too many city lights 'round here
Follow my heart into the trees under the stars
We can lose ourselves in the midnight
We can find our way in the sunrise
Grab a mason jar full of fireflies to be our light
Look in my eyes, you got the moon, I've got the shine
Oh, oooh
Kelly then decided to join them on the dance floor, Jenny and Gibbs saw Kelly coming over and then both offered her a hand and managed to dance in a three, all three of the Gibbs' happy. Everyone around saw it and loved seeing them all happy.
Soon other people joined the family on the dance floor.
You've got the moon and I've got the shine
You've got the how and I've got the why
We got the love and we got our lives
To lose ourselves in the midnight
We can find our way in the sunrise
Grab a mason jar full of fireflies to be our light
Look in my eyes, you got the moon, I've got the shine
Oh, oooh
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They stood outside the reception venue, all the single ladies stood behind Jenny as she had her back to them and her bouquet of flowers in her hand, she counted to three before throwing it behind her.
All of the women screamed, Jenny turned only to find Kelly standing there with the bouquet in her hands, she laughed as did Kelly.
Gibbs shook his head and mumbled "Over my dead body" Knowing the tradition of who caught the bouquet was supposed to be the next person to get married.
After sharing more one hug with Kelly, Jenny and Gibbs got in their car and drove off to the airport, so they wouldn't miss the flight to their airport destination. Paris.
TBC…
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