A couple more days had passed before Charity found herself brave enough to face her father. She left NCIS early and headed for her former home. When she arrived, she slowly opened the front door and stepped inside. She walked towards the basement door, knowing he would be there.

Charity hesitantly turned the door knob, remembering what happened the last time. She reassured herself that Director Shepard was still at NCIS, she had made sure of it before leaving. Charity thrust open the door and walked down the basement steps. Her dad was standing at his work table, drafting some plans.

"Hey, Dad." Charity greeted. "What are you working on?"

"Plans for a crib." Gibbs answered. He then put his drafting pencil down and looked at Charity. "I know what you walked in on the other day..." He began, unsure of what else to say.

Charity looked at her dad. "It was very awkward." She replied. "Are you happy?"

"Excuse me?"

"With Director Shepard? Are you happy with her?" Charity asked.

"For the first time since I lost your mother...yes." Gibbs answered.

Charity nodded. "I was afraid you'd say that."

"I know it's extremely awkward because Jenny is your boss, but..."

"That's not the only reason it's awkward." Charity replied.

It was then that understanding lit his features. "To you, it feels like I'm cheating on your mother."

Charity nodded. "How'd you know?"

"Because I felt the same way the first time I saw your grandpa with another woman."

"Don't tell me you walked in on Grandpa and some woman like I did you and Director Shepard?"

Gibbs chuckled. "No, but I did see him on a date with another woman and kiss her."

Charity nodded. "I know it's crazy to feel that way, but I do. I mean you and Mom...the love between you two...and it just feels like...like you've forgotten it or something."

Gibbs pulled his daughter in for a hug. "I could never forget about the love your mother and I shared. I'll never forget your mother."

"I know." Charity replied. "It's all just a lot to get used to."

Gibbs nodded and kissed the top of his daughter's head. "Do you think you can be okay with this?"

"If she makes you happy, I can be." Charity replied.

Charity stayed and visited with her dad for about an hour before she headed back to NCIS. She had to face Director Shepard sometime and she may as well do it now. As soon as she arrived she headed straight for the director's office. As she had done with Tom Morrow, Charity didn't even knock and she just walked in.

Jenny was sitting at her desk filling out paperwork. She looked up at Charity. "Are you here to talk about work or our personal lives that have crossed?"

"Our personal lives." Charity answered.

Jenny nodded. "So, what would you like to say to me?"

"Do you care about him?" Charity asked.

Jenny seemed taken aback for a moment. "Excuse me?"

"My dad, do you care about him?"

Jenny had to compose herself for a moment. When she thought about it she realized that she did care about him. She began to open her mouth to say something, but then Charity stopped her.

"Because if you don't...he could get hurt. And I can't have you hurting my dad."

"He is an adult." Jenny said.

Charity shook her head. "That's a moot point. My dad maybe a tough Marine, but when it comes to women, he is all about commitment. The fact that he's been seeing you means something... especially considering how much he loved my mother." She took a breath and then looked Jenny square in the eye. "Just don't hurt him...if you do I'll make you regret ever being born."

"Are you really threatening me, your boss?" Jenny asked.

"You may be my boss, but he is my father. He outranks you."

Jenny nodded. "I can respect that."

Charity nodded. Then without a word she walked out the door.

Jenny watched as Charity left and a smile crept across her face. After spending so much time with Jethro, she was beginning to see where Charity got her personality from. She also knew where Charity got her penetrating blue eyes from.