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Gibbs POV

"Shhh." I look around and listen to make sure that the twins are upstairs with Kat. "Kat's pregnant. Very newly pregnant. About 5 weeks along." I tell Ducky unable to keep it a secret much longer.

"Congratulations Jethro. I'm truly very happy for you both." He hugs me. "So, will this change the dynamic?"

"Not really, the same as last time except this time we're dating. Well attempting to anyhow."

"Dating huh? I wasn't aware. So was it unexpected?"

"Not exactly. We were trying." Ducky looked so shocked.

"Isn't that going to complicate things?"

"Nah, I'm used to taking the heat." I tell Ducky.

After Ducky left, I contemplated calling Dad and telling him. But Dr. Borelli was specific 12 weeks. Don't say anything until the 12 weeks mark. I couldn't help it. I'm excited, I'm going to be a father again. Rule number 4: If you have a secret, the best thing is to keep it to yourself. The second best is to tell one person if you must. There is no third best.

Dinner was some grilled chicken and a salad. Nothing too fancy but enough to fill bellies because it's a school night. Kat's beginning to feel better. But I imagine that the morning sickness is just around the corner. I put the girls to bed, packed bags, made lunches. They're all set.

Katherine POV

Jethro has been such a huge help. Especially in the last 48 hours. I honestly didn't think that we'd get pregnant so quick. Although, the twins weren't exactly planned. He had been downstairs all night cooking, cleaning and playing mr mum.

"I told Ducky." He says crawling into bed. "I felt he needed to know."

"That's ok, I figured you would. Ducky is one of your best friends."

"What about you? You gonna tell anyone?"

"Probably Laura, since she brings me coffee every morning. I'll switch to a herbal tea. Or green tea."

"That's a good idea. Don't need it to have a caffeine addiction." He teases.

"Unlike its old man." I tease back.

Monday morning is here, everyone is on the go and off to school or work. During the day Dad calls me to see if I'm feeling better. I hate lying to him but I have to. I tell him about the stomach flu and heading home to bed. Tell him I feel ok today. He said his flight was good and I cut him off because my next appointment has arrived.

DiNozzo POV

Well, certainly can't complain. The boss is in a very good mood. He has been smiling all day and even bought coffee for McGeek and myself this morning.

"Well hello. What can I do for you?" I ask Abs entering into our section of the bullpen.

"Where's Gibbs?" She asks hurried, like she always does.

"Coffee, then meeting with the director."

"Good!" She takes a spare chair from the empty desk "campfire!"

Ooh, I love campfire. Both McGeek and I grab our chairs and huddle in. "Ok Abs. What's on your mind?"

"Gibbs is happy. Like deliriously happy. It's kinda creepy."

"We know, he bought us coffee." McGeek adds. "Do we know why?"

"Well, let me explain the ways of the world. Look at Katherine. She a hottie. When you cuddle up with a hottie and she's into you too. You have sex. That's bound to put you in a good mood. When your in a good mood, -" thwack! Gibbs just head slapped me.

"Really, DiNozzo?"

"Sorry boss." We all Scuttle back to our desks, especially me while I still have a job.

Tim POV

If I was a betting man, of which I'm not. I'd certainly say something is up. Ducky came by to talk to Gibbs shortly after our campfire and instead of talking in the bullpen they ushered themselves under the stairs leading upto MTAC. I take advantage of the fact that I can see them, but the can't see me. Lip reading is an advantage that Abby and myself have over Tony. Abby and I catch each other's eyes and I know that she's lip reading too.

Abs and I just share a look of pure shock. A baby!

A/N: sorry for the delay - my jobs being demanding. Flu season has begun.