Author's Note:
Thank you for the reviews and I am glad that you are enjoying the story line.
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Jenny tucked the ultrasound pictures of her babies into her bag, thanked Dr Malone, promised to have the various blood tests run within the week and to start the vitamin regime ASAP, before leaving the room.
She headed to the bathroom, touched up her make-up, looked at her reflection in the mirror as she covered her lower abdomen with her hands.
I'm having twins…
Oh God, I'm so … happy!
And yet so… terrified…
How am I going to do this alone…?
Should I do it alone?
Once she felt in control of her emotions, she left the bathroom and called Ducky. She had to know how Gibbs was doing.
"Ducky, where's Gibbs?" Jenny asked.
"Director, Jethro's in Ward 2a bed 8."
"I'll be there in 5." Jenny replied preparing to hang up.
"Jenny, did you have your check up with Dr Malone today?" Ducky hastily asked.
"Yes. Jethro walked into the examination room and collapsed. Ducky I don't know if…"
"I think he knows. He mentioned it during his delirium."
"Crap!" Jenny sighed, pausing in her stride and leaning against the wall.
"Jenny, calm down. He may not remember it when he wakes up again. The question is whether you still want him to remain in the dark about this?" Ducky asked disapproval in his voice.
"I don't know…. Ducky… I'm having twins." Jenny blurted out.
"Oh dear. I mean that is wonderful. Jethro once told me that he had twins in both his parent's lineages. Sometimes it misses a generation they say."
"Great! Ducky what should I do?" Jenny asked.
"Come and see Jethro now. Once he is awake, we will know how much he remembers. Then you can make your decision regarding whether or not to tell him." Ducky said.
"Okay. Thank you Ducky." Jenny said.
When Jenny got to Gibbs' room, she found his team lounging in every corner. McGee and Abby shared one chair opposite the bed. Ducky stood looking through Gibbs' file. Tony stood arms crossed, staring at Gibbs' face. Ziva stood at the window looking out.
"Director." McGee greeted. That drew the other agents' eyes to her.
"What happened?" Jenny asked, finally allowing her gaze to skim over Gibbs' face. She took in the white bandage across his right temple, the angry bruises surrounding it and his pale face. She wished she could be alone with him but that would have to wait until later.
"Well?" She questioned when everyone remained quiet.
"We were in pursuit of a suspect…" McGee started.
"Whom Gibbs had almost caught…" Ziva said.
"But at the last moment the guy twisted, lost his balance and pulled Gibbs over the side of the road into a ditch." Tony completed.
"He almost killed Gibbs!" Abby hissed.
"The suspect?" Jenny asked, sensing that there was more to this story.
"Dead." Ziva said.
"A broken neck." McGee said to Jenny's enquiring eye.
"Balboa's team is processing the scene. We'll take over when we get back to the office." Tony said.
Jenny felt a shudder race up her spine.
What if Gibbs had ended up with a broken neck?
Would knowing that he was going to be a father again, make him more cautious?
Ever since Emily's death, Jethro has been taking unnecessary risks…
Should I tell him … would it change his outlook on life?
"How badly in Agent Gibbs hurt?" Jenny asked looking at Ducky.
"He has a severe concussion and will be kept under observation for the next 48 hours. Thereafter he should be on sick leave for at least another 4 to 6 days." Ducky said.
"He's not going to like that." Jenny said as a nurse walked into the room.
"I know that you are all very concerned about Agent Gibbs. But you have to leave now, please." The nurse stated, before taking Gibbs' vital signs.
"Agent DiNozzo, wait for me outside." Jenny ordered as Tony, McGee, Ziva and Abby left the room.
"Yes, Director." Tony replied.
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As they got to the waiting room, McGee said, "We lied to the Director of NCIS."
"Lied, no. Twisted the truth. That's all." Ziva said.
"Bend the truth, Ziva. Besides, Jenny's got enough to deal with without having to get even more pissed off at Gibbs."
"But Tony we have to do something about Gibbs. He is out of control." McGee worriedly stated.
"McGee's right. Seeing the company psychiatrist isn't making a difference. I've also seen Gibbs dipping into his bourbon at the office before leaving for home." Ziva said.
"He's lost weight and doesn't smile anymore. Nor does he give me regular hugs or pecks on the cheek. And the last time he brought me a Caf Pow was day before Emily died." Abby chirped in.
"I'll speak to Ducky. You think about who else can help." Tony said.
"I'll speak to the Director." Ziva said.
"No." Abby and McGee said simultaneously.
"She knew him when we didn't. She may know how to help him out of this." Ziva insisted.
"Well okay, so long as you don't get him into further hot water with her." Abby conceded.
"What about Mike Franks?" McGee asked.
"He helped Gibbs when he lost Shannon and Kelly." Ziva said.
"McGee, call him and tell him Gibbs needs him. Now let's discuss the other pressing issue." Tony said.
"What other pressing issue?" Ziva asked.
"Well we all know that Jenny is pregnant thanks to Abby here." Tony started.
"Tony, she'll kill me if she finds out I told you all. Oh damn, Gibbs is going to kill me when he finds out I told you but not him…" Abby sobbed.
"What about Jenny being pregnant is any of our business?" Ziva asked.
"Ziva, come on, we have to figure out who's the father of the baby." Tony grinned.
"That's none of …" McGee started saying but was cut off.
"Abby, how far along is the Director?" Tony asked.
"Tony, I'm not saying."
"Abby…" Tony pouted like a school boy.
"7 or 8 weeks." Abby gave in.
"McGee, hack into her PDA and check where she was 6 to 8 weeks ago. Ziva run profiles on all the men she met during that time and check the probability of her sleeping with them. Once we have a short list, Abby, run that offspring program so we can get a look at what the kid's going to look like. And while you're doing that, look up all the calming agents you can find so that we can help Gibbs through this pregnancy." Tony said.
"Tony, you're crazy." McGee said.
"But I like it." Abby grinned.
"So let's get to it." Ziva chirped.
That left Tony grinning from ear to ear.
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Back in Gibbs' room, Jenny watched as the nurse neatened Gibbs' blankets.
Jethro, how do I tell you?
How do I not tell you?
"I'm going to rouse him now." The nurse said as she placed a hand on Gibbs' arm and squeezed while asking him to wake up.
Jenny tensed and Ducky moved to her side.
"Mmmm." Gibbs moaned.
"Agent Gibbs, I need you to open your eyes." The nurse said.
"Jethro, open your eyes." Ducky said.
"Mmmm … tired..." Gibbs murmured.
"Jethro, just for a moment and then we'll let you sleep again." Ducky said.
"Mmmm … my head!" Gibbs moaned, turning his head and finally opening his eyes to slits.
"Jen…" He murmured as she filled his blurred vision.
Jenny took a deep breathe waiting to hear what he said next.
"Jen…" Gibbs whispered again coming more awake.
"Jethro, how are you feeling?" Jenny asked, moving towards the bed and giving into her urge to touch him.
"Jen…" Gibbs repeated, moving his hand to cover hers as it lay against his cheek.
He brought it down to his lips and kissed the inside of her palm. Jenny gasped at the intimate and sorely missed contact.
Looking up at her shocked face, Gibbs whispered, "Baby…"
Then his expression changed. He frowned, removed him hand from hers and blinked a few times. Jenny froze. Ducky placed a hand on her shoulder as they waited for Gibbs to continue.
"Agent Gibbs, are you okay?" the nurse asked.
"Baby… you're … you're Pregnant!" Gibbs gasped, glaring in accusation at Jenny.
"Oh Crap!" Jenny groaned stepping away from the bed.
"Agent Gibbs, are you okay?" the nurse asked again.
"Yes… Leave me alone." Gibbs growled, his mind in a whirl, his head aching in rhythm with his increased heartbeat.
"Your blood pressure's rising. Please calm down. Miss, I need to ask you to leave the room." The nurse said, administering a shot into Gibbs' IV line.
Jenny looked at Gibbs, torn by his expression of mistrust, hurt and anger.
As she turned to leave, Gibbs demanded, "Wait! Who's he, the bastard that got you pregnant?"
She turned back to him anger, frustration and annoyance pulsing through her veins.
"That would be you, Jethro." She said surprising even herself.
Turning away from his stunned expression, she left the room on shaky legs.
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Author's Note:
That is it for this chapter.
The next sees Gibbs warring with the news that he is going to be a father.
And then Tony finds out… and you can just imagine what the team does then.
So stay tuned and review ASAP….Thanks.