Author's Note:
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Here's the next chapter. Enjoy.... and review soon.... Thanks!
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Tony and Ziva arrived at the hospital to find Gibbs asleep and alone.
"Wonder where Jenny is?" Tony said aloud.
At the moment the door to the bathroom, which was part of Gibbs' private room opened and Jenny stepped out. She looked pale and seemed a bit shaky.
"Jenny, are you ok?" Ziva asked stepping towards her.
"Nauseous." Jenny said before sitting down and closing her eyes.
"Can we get you anything?" Tony asked his eyes communicating the concern that was mirrored in Ziva's.
"I think I need to eat something to help this settle." Jenny said.
"I'll take you down to the cafeteria and Tony will stay with Gibbs." Ziva said.
Jenny sighed, stood up, looked at Gibbs and then followed Ziva out the room.
Tony looked down at Gibbs and wondered maybe one of us should stay with you instead of forcing the two of you together. She's feeling miserable and we all know what a wonderful patient you can be. Maybe....
Gibbs stirred then and opened his eyes.
"Jen..." he murmured.
"Ah, Boss, Ziva took her to get a bit to eat." Tony said.
Gibbs blinked a few times before focusing on Tony's face.
"So you're my babysitter for the next hour?"
Tony smirked, "At least I won't have to change your diaper ..."
Gibbs chuckled, surprising Tony. They spoke about mundane stuff and Tony offered to get Gibbs something to eat but Gibbs refused.
"Have you thought about where you're going to stay when you're discharged?" Tony asked, not knowing what he was going to say next.
Maybe i should invite Gibbs over to my place...
But Ziva may have already convinced Jenny to invite Gibbs over...
What should I do?
Stick to the original plan, DiNozzo.
"I do still have a house Tony. That's where I'll be going." Gibbs said.
"But you're not supposed to be alone, at least not for the next week or two."
"DiNozzo...."
"And well with Jenny feeling ill and..."
"What? When?" Gibbs sat up and demanded, despite the sudden pain that sizzled in his head.
"Easy Gibbs." Tony said.
"Just tell me. Did something happen to her or.... my babies?" Gibbs whispered.
"No. They're fine." The look on Gibbs's face made Tony feel terrible.
"Then what's wrong?" Gibbs growled.
"The morning sickness and dizziness, you know." Tony said. "It seems to be worse in the morning and the evening. And she did actually throw up a few minutes ago. That's why Ziva insisted on taking her to get something to eat. She didn't want to leave you though." Tony watched Gibbs' face and could see the worry in his eyes.
Sorry Gibbs... Hell, maybe I should just stop...
"Did she say anything?" Gibbs asked.
"No not really. You know how Jenny is. But I'm sure she would appreciate having someone around when the discomfort becomes unbearable ... especially at night..."
Gibbs looked at him. Something changed in his eyes and Tony froze.
"Especially at night?"
"Uh huh." Tony gulped. "And you could use someone watching over you..."
"So should I invite her over or should I move in with her?"
"What ... oh, that ... I mean... you should decide that ... together."
"DiNozzo get me a coffee and I just might let you off the hook this time." Gibbs said.
"Oh it Boss." Tony sighed in relief and rushed out of the room.
Gibbs sat back and thought about having Jen living in his house, touching his things, touching him the way she had earlier that day. Then he saw her heavily pregnant with his babies and her warm smile as she took his hand and placed it over her belly. He imagined the feel of his babies kicking against his hand.
Babies....! Fear gripped him. I have to do right by them. I have to do right by their mother...
Looking at the far wall, he knew what he needed to do and the thought of going ahead terrified him.
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Down in the cafeteria, Ziva watched Jenny. She was still pale and took miniscule bites of a dry slice of toast.
"It's it always this bad?" she asked.
"Sometimes its worse and sometimes is better." Jenny said.
"Are you okay now? Or should I take you to see your Doctor?" Ziva asked.
"I'll be okay, if I can keep this meal down." Jenny said. "I'm just concerned about Jethro. And I need to find a way to convince him to move in with me."
"Oh?" Ziva's voice rose. Maybe I will not have to do anything to convince you to do this.
"His Doctor told me he would only discharge Jethro tomorrow if he was assured that there would be someone to watch over him. Due to the concussion, someone will have to still wake him up every 3 hours to make sure that everything is okay." Jenny said.
"What are you thinking Jen?" Ziva prompted.
"I want him to move in with me." Jenny said.
Yes! Excellent!
"But?" Ziva asked, keeping her face passive.
"I don't think he will agree to it."
"He will if you tell him you need him."
"Ziva, he had a lot going on...."
"Jenny, Gibbs needs to be needed. Yes, this time he's the one who needs someone, but if he thinks you are asking for his assistance, he will jump at the offer. He wants to be close to you Jenny. He just doesn't know how to do that."
Jenny looked at Ziva and remained silent for a long time. Once they were done eating they returned to Gibbs' room.
The aroma of coffee had Jen heading straight for the bathroom.
"DiNozzo, get rid of this." Gibbs ordered handing him the cup of coffee. "Ziva open a window and then check on Jenny."
Tony and Ziva smiled, because Gibbs concern for Jenny was well on display.
"Jenny, are you okay?" Gibbs demanded when Jenny and Ziva seemed to be taking too long.
"She'll be okay." Tony reassured Gibbs just as the bathroom door opened. Jenny was pale again and swallowing convulsively.
"No coffee. That's what the doctored ordered!" Jenny growled.
"Jen..." Gibbs felt terrible because Jenny had a hand on her stomach and he could see that she was ready to throw up some more.
"I'm giving up coffee." He said.
"What?" Jenny gasped.
"Whoa Boss..." Tony stared.
"Gibbs?" Ziva smiled.
"In front of you. No more coffee in front of you."
"Good." Jenny smiled. "That will really help over the next few days."
"What are you talking about?" Gibbs asked. Tony and Ziva made eye contact and waited.
"Well I really don't want to be throwing up all around you as you stay with me over the next few days. And no you cannot get out of it, because it's either stay with me or stay in the hospital, your choice Jethro." Jenny said, her pulse pounding at the side of her neck.
"I choose you, Jen." Gibbs said, looking at her, communicating a myriad of emotions with his eyes. Tony and Ziva, slipped out of the room then and Jenny approached Gibbs.
"I choose you." He repeated and it held a hundred different meanings. But Jen didn't care.
She leaned forward and wrapped her arms around him, joy bubbling in her heart.
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Author's Note:
That's it for this chapter.
Gibbs and Jenny are home in the next chapter...
Living arrangements are made and they spend the day together....
Abby and the rest of the team visit...
Ducky and Rothman talk about Gibbs...
So stay tuned and review asap. Thanks...