Author's Note:
This update is especially for 4sweetdreams who has read this story over 3 times and has been PM-ing me to update....
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Jenny stayed with Jethro for 2 hours, until Tony arrived to relieve her.
"How is he?" Tony asked.
"He's tired and needs to rest. Call me if he becomes agitated." Jenny said before leaving. She headed straight to Rothman's office.
"Madam Director, how are you today?"
"I'm okay, but whatever you did pushed Jethro almost to the edge. I've never seen him this emotional. He took your advice, though about needing to make a decision."
"I see. That's a good thing, Jenny."
"On one level, yes. On another it could make things worse."
"I'm listening."
"He wants our babies, but I think he sees this as his one chance to fix the past."
"That is to be expected. It's going to take some time yet for him to let go of the pain. At least he has a focus point outside his grief now."
"So you're not worried?"
"Of course I am Jenny. He has held onto this grief and this sense of failure for over 15 years. The way he sees things and the way he deals with things will always be coloured by this grief and failure. He is likely to become overbearing, protective and domineering."
"Oh Crap. I don't need...."
"That's just it, Jenny. It not about what you need. It's about what he needs. Right now, his emotions have been rattled. He doesn't think his fit to be a father again. But the situation is being forced on him. If he thinks he is failing on any level in this he could be pushed further into the self destructive path he is currently on."
"How do I help me?" Jenny sat down.
"You have to decide how involved you want to be with him and then you have to let him take care of you at least initially. He has to get a new frame of reference about you and the babies. And he needs to see that he can do this and that life happens."
Jenny processed this. "What should his colleagues do?"
"Nothing?"
"Nothing?"
"If they start walking on eggshells around him, he will know something is up and he will take out his emotion on them. I want to be the focus of his anger, his pain and his frustration. I want him to lash out against me so that he can they process his thoughts and feeling and beliefs with you or Dr. Mallard."
"I knew there was a good reason I liked you." Jenny said standing up.
"I'm just doing my job."
"No, you're being a friend. Thank you." Jenny kissed his cheek before leaving his office.
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Back at the hospital, Gibbs stirred forcing DiNozzo to his feet instantly.
"Boss?"
"Tony." Gibbs sounded exhausted.
"Can I get you anything?"
"Coffee." Gibbs said.
"Anything other than coffee."
"Get me out of here."
"Boss, that's not a good idea." Tony said moving forward as Gibbs forced himself up into a sitting position. His hand reached up to his head instantly. Tony pressed the buzzer for the nurse's station as he handed Gibbs a glass of water. Gibbs sipped once, grimaced and pushed the glass away.
"Where's Jenny?" he asked.
"At the office. Should I call her for you?"
Gibbs looked up at him. "You know?"
"Know, Boss?" but the redness in his cheeks gave him again.
"Everyone knows." Gibbs ran a hand over his face.
When Tony remained silent Gibbs growled, "DiNozzo?"
"Yes, Boss. I know and Ziva, McGee and Abby know." Tony said.
"How did you find out?" Gibbs asked.
"The director's nausea and cravings gave it away."
"Has she been ill... often." Gibbs asked realizing how blind he had been the last few week to have not noticed.
"Not a lot. Just in the mornings. She mmm can't stand the smell of coffee though."
Gibbs stared at him.
"Honestly Gibbs and she's craving some really spicy and greasy foods."
Gibbs sighed.
"Mmm congratulations Gibbs." Tony said, not sure whether or not he should have said that.
Gibbs closed his eyes and ran his hand over his face again as the door opened and a nurse walked in followed by Ducky.
"Jethro, how are you feeling?" Ducky asked as Tony moved to stand near the window.
"Get me out of here, Duck." Gibbs said, agitation visible in his face. The nurse raised an eyebrow and shook her head.
"That would not be wise, Jethro. You are in pain, nauseous, dizzy and exhausted. And your Doctor has said that you need to be here for at least 48 hours. So no my friend, I cannot in good conscious get you discharged."
Gibbs growled in frustration, convincing Tony that he was feeling miserable and needed to stay put in the hospital. The nurse left the room and returned within a minute a small IV vial and a syringe in hand.
"What are you giving me?" Gibbs demanded.
"Tramacet and Perfalgan for the pain. Would you like something for the nausea?" she asked.
"No." Gibbs replied. "DiNozzo bring the car around."
"Boss, I ..."
"Anthony, kindly give Jethro and me a moment."
"I'll be outside." Tony said quickly stepping out of the room.
Ducky sat down on the edge of the bed.
"I need to get out of here. There is so much to do." Gibbs said.
"Like what?" Ducky asked.
"Like plan the living arrangements and the custody issues for my Baby." Gibbs said. Then he frowned.
"What is it?"
"Jenny kept saying babies. Why would she...." He looked at Ducky's face.
Ducky just smiled.
"No!" Gibbs gasped. "She's having .... TWINS!"
"Calm down, Jethro." Ducky said patting Gibbs arm.
"Tell me!" Gibbs demanded.
"Yes, Jenny is having twins."
"Oh God."Gibbs growled his breath hitching up a notch.
Twins! Two babies.... How can I take care of two babies!
He was trembling and Ducky realised that this was too much for him.
"Deep breathes, Jethro. Take deep breathes."
"I'm going to throw up!" Gibbs gasped a second before his stomach clenched and the little water he had had rushed out of his mouth.
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Author's Note:
That's it for this chapter.
The next sees Jenny walk in on Gibbs as he is having a sponge bath.....
Tony, Ziva, McGee and Abby talk...
And Gibbs is discharged .... where will he stay!
Stay tuned to find out and review soon.... thanks!