Gibbs woke up four hours because of the smell of food. He could smell grilled ham chicken and cheese sandwiches, fries, and gravy cooking. He sat up and everyone smiled as he stretched. He groaned as his back popped and his eyes were clear and bright.

"Well, hello sleeping beauty." Brenna said. She cuddled back against Jimmy and had Gibbs lay sideways on her. "Are you comfy?"

"Yes I am but are you and the baby?"

"Yes we are." She responded chuckling.

"You told me you were pregnant when you were two weeks back in august, it's November 3rd. So, you're just over two months pregnant." He said beaming up at her with his head on her shoulder as everyone smiled too. "In fact you are exactly… 9 weeks and 2 days."

"It's absolutely amazing!" She stated.

"Yes it is I can tell you that for a fact." He said happily and everyone smiled back as he remembers his girls happily, but then gave a troubled and forced smile.

"You're upset is it because of your past?" Brenna asked gently.

"No it's not that," he sat up, put a hand in Brenna's and one on Jimmy's shoulder, "I promise nothing will happen to your family." He said.

"We know, dad."

"I promise you" he looked at all of them, "all of you. I'll do anything to keep you, my family, safe."

They nodded all responding, "I know."

"No, I need you all to understand. I won't let anything happen to you, not like my girls. I need you to know I can and will take care of you. I know it may not seem like it with putting you in danger and going to Mexico a few years ago but you can have full peace of mind, in the knowledge that you can trust and rely on me along with my promise. I also need you to trust in my ability to always provide your safety and to get you through this in one piece."

They weren't surprised at the concern over their safety. However, they were extremely shocked and troubled because of the vulnerability and anxiety fully visible in his eyes. Tony and McGee put a hand on his biceps, Ducky and Jimmy on a shoulder. Abby and Brenna curled against his sides and into their coupled men's sides. They hoped their eyes showed undeniable trust in their eyes, his most important need from his family.

"Gibbs, relax, we trust you" Ellie said.

"Always have, always will." Abby said.

"That will NEVER change." Tony emphasized.

"We will always trust in your protective skills." Brenna said.

"Jethro, we'd be mindless to not trust your ability of protecting. Use your head, Marine." Ducky said.

Gibbs focused on each of them thoroughly, sighing in relief as he recognized their undeniable, everlasting, and complete trust in everyone's eyes. He looked calmer but still slightly troubled. They realized that needed to let go of a big amount of guilt with them in danger. They also know that if they mention it, it would be harmful rather than helpful. It was better to relieve the self-loathing, frustration, and self-imposed guilt it with actions with Gibbs unless he mentioned it first.

"I'm glad that your belief is still intact." They head slapped him.

"Not your fault." Tony, McGee and Abby said at the same time.

"We do trust you, fully and absolutely complete." Brenna said.

"It is not your fault that someone insane is after you and your family." Brenna said and Jimmy finished.

He needed someone to kick him out of his funk. His mental state seemed shaky and got worse each time they were attacked. He was melancholy, dejected, and discontent. He was visibly using every mental trick he knew to stop himself from brooding.

"Yeah (sigh)…yeah I know."

"I think you still need to realize it and believe." Brenna said Gibbs just stayed quiet, watching the movie.

Gibbs curled up into the couch with his right side pressed into the back, legs up with his right on the bottom. His back was against a pillow which was on the arm. They sat down as he relaxed into the back of couch soft yet firm cushions. They watched t.v. as they ate beef with shredded chicken tacos and enchiladas with a side of white rice. They ate joking and laughing. They were relaxed as Gibbs unwinds, take it easy, and share in the humor. They relaxed as they watched a few thrillers and ate popcorn for three hours. They went to bed at midnight and slept like babies.