After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed a small reception party. There was food, music, and dancing. Of course, not everyone was happy with the events of the day. "Why did they have to do this?" Joanne asked, turning to Senior. "Why didn't they let me give them a big wedding?"
"Because they didn't want a big wedding." Senior answered. "And really when you think about it, this is much more romantic."
"How?" Joanne inquired.
"Junior got all of this pulled together with the help of a few other people. He threw a surprise wedding for his bride." Senior replied. He then pointed to Tony and Charity sitting together eating cake and smiling at each other. "Besides look at how happy they are. Look at how happy Charity is."
Joanne watched them for a few moments. She couldn't help but to notice the smile on her granddaughter's face. "She does look really happy." Joanne admitted.
Just then they heard the sound of someone tapping their glass. Everyone's attention turned as Stan Burley stood up. "I would like to propose a toast." He began. "I've worked for Charity for a few years. In that time I've learned that she's a bossy, stubborn, hard-ass, slave driver. However, since she's met you Tony, she's mellowed a little bit. So on behalf of the back of my head, thank you."
Everyone enjoyed a laugh and then took a sip from their glasses. Charity turned her attention to Ziva, who was sitting by Burley. "Ziva, go ahead." She told her.
Ziva gave a smile and once Burley sat down, she slapped the back of his head. Burley turned to her and gave her a look. "Don't ever do that again." He told her.
"Charity is still the boss." Ziva replied. "She tells me to slap the back of your head, I will."
"Alright, my turn." Dan said, standing up. "I have been Tony's partner for the last two years. I've seen him go from a lonely goofball to a very happy goofball. It's all thanks to you Charity. So, to the happy couple."
"Thanks man." Tony said after taking a sip form his glass.
"No problem." Dan replied with a smile.
After the toasts, Charity danced with her father. After that she danced with Tony, their first dance as husband and wife. There was also cutting the cake and smashing it in each other's faces. Before long it was time for them to leave. Tony had booked them a hotel for a few days and Jenny told Charity that she had filed the paper work for Charity's vacation.
Everyone saw the happy couple off and then cleaned up the backyard. Once they were finished they all left. Jenny was the last to leave. While she was heading out, Gibbs stopped her. "Director Sheperd?" Gibbs called her attention.
"You can call me Jenny." She told him. "What is on your mind?"
"I just wanted to say thank you for getting me out of Quantico to be here for my daughter's wedding." He told her.
"You're quite welcome." Jenny replied. "It was my pleasure."
Gibbs took in a deep breath at what he was about to say next. It had been many years since he'd done this, but he knew he needed to. "I'm going to be out for the rest of the week. I was wondering if I could thank you properly by taking you out for dinner?" Gibbs asked.
Jenny smiled at him. "I think that would be a fine way to say thank you. Tomorrow night?"
"I'll pick you up at seven."
A/N: Sorry it took me so long to update and I had to make Jibbs happen in this fic. Please read and review.
