"So not what I expected when you said you would help me move." Rachel shook her head, she'd expected an all day job which is what her ex gave her, all of Saturday to get her things, but they were almost finished and it had only taken hours with the team, the whole team. Including Ziva, Jimmy and Ducky.
"Family helps family." Kate shrugged, Abby wasn't in a chatty mood with Ziva but she was being civil.
"He can keep all of it, I just want my clothes, family photos and furniture I came into the marriage with, we already have my new bed set at the apartment they delivered it yesterday, I bought new sheets which I washed at your place, we just have to make the bed, literally." Folding her clothes she placed them in one of her suitcases, she'd also borrowed two of Kate's, Ducky already had her garment bag in Jimmy's car along with her shoes. "I just want out, I have my money, he has his." Rachel shook her head.
"Hey are we taking the plants or leaving them?" Tony asked peaking in the bedroom.
"Taking, they'll die if they stay." Rachel looked away from Kate.
"Abs she said take them." Tony called over his shoulder, the Goth's response was muffled but Tony heard it "Abby's gonna put them in the hearse." Tony thumbed to the other room.
"Okay, thank you." Rachel nodded with a smile, waiting until they were alone Rachel asked "hearse?"
Chuckling Kate said "Yes she has one and a 1931 Ford Coupe."
Gibbs had Ziva with him, they were clearing out Rachel's home office, including the furniture, it was going in his truck, McGee had her photos in a tote and ready to go in the back seat of Tony's car. They were packing her out faster than she thought it would go. "You have a great group of friends little sister."
"They can be your friends too." Kate smiled "I think we're done in here, we have everything from the bathrooms and bedroom, so it's just your office left."
"Only to double check." McGee piped up holding his hands out "I'll take those." letting him have two of the suitcases Kate and Rachel followed with the third and fourth.
Gibbs left the unpacking to the others while he put together Rachel's dining room table and any other furniture that needed assembling, Kate and Ziva brought the dining room chairs inside, Rachel called for Chinese food and drinks much to Tony's delight. "So when do you get the rest of your furniture?" Tony asked as he and McGee put down the one chair and coffee table she took from the house. Ducky, Jimmy and Abby were focused on the plants.
"Couches tomorrow, I have my favorite chair and coffee table so that's all I need for the night." Rachel said honestly, Gibbs had carried in the coffee table with McGee, the girls took care of the clothes and plants which were on the kitchen counter until everything was brought in.
"Let's go McGee, the faster we get this done the faster we get a break." Tony bumped his shoulder.
They worked like the well oiled team they were and had her unpacked just as quick, Gibbs being ever prepared had folding chairs in the back of his truck so everyone had a place to sit while they ate. Rachel and Kate continued putting the photos and nick knacks on the shelves while the others finished eating, an old photo of the family was on shelf next to a recent picture of just Kate and Rachel, Kate had the same photos on her shelf. The team left one and two at a time before it was just Gibbs kissing Kate's cheek and leaving her with her sister to put the little stuff away and talk if they needed.
"So how are things going with you two?" Rachel asked handing her sister a water.
"We're good." Kate promised, "We have a lunch date tomorrow after church, then he's picking me up for game night." reaching in the box Kate pulled out another framed photo, it was their parents, it was recent unlike the family photo. "Have you talked to them?"
"The other night, it went how I expected, Dad telling Mom to leave me alone when she asked what I did wrong," Rachel shook her head. "and accused me of working too much, not being the house wife I should be."
"That's Mom's go to, work too much, she says that's why I can't keep a boyfriend." Kate rolled her eyes.
"More like, they weren't Gibbs." Rachel teased.
"Shush." Kate gave her sister's shoulder a light shove.
They spent the night getting the rest of the small things set up to make it feel more like home and ready for the game night that Rachel volunteered for, Kate explaining it was more than just a poker game, sometimes they played other things on the nights that Ducky and Jimmy came for or multiple games were played at the same time. Ducky had been working so Kate hadn't taken Rachel to meet him and Jimmy so game night was the perfect time. "Ducky always brings his travel chess board, he'll play against Jimmy or Tim."
"What about you?" Rachel asked stepping back to look at the final shelf that they'd filled.
"I don't play." Kate shook her head.
"You do play but you won't." Rachel glanced at her sister.
"It's more fun to watch Ducky play against the guys, Tony's better than he lets on, Abby's learning to play, Tim's really good he and Jimmy were on their high school chess teams." Kate rattled off.
"So were you," Rachel reminded, Kate shrugged as they sat back on the couch with their bottled waters. "it's okay to show the boys you're smarter than them baby sister."
"I'm sure Tim knows what I can do, and Gibbs has read my record...but it's not about showing them I'm the best anymore, I don't have to compete with them."
"You don't see it do you?" Rachel chuckled.
"What?" Kate asked genuinely confused.
"You don't see them as your brothers any more, you see them as your children." Rachel chuckled taking a drink.
"I do not." Kate snorted.
"Oh please. It's obvious. You and Gibbs are the parents and the rest are your children." Rachel truthfully teased, shoving her sister's shoulder Kate changed the subject.
"I told them to bring snacks and drinks so you don't have to go all out tomorrow."
"I'll buy dinner." Rachel offered.
"Chinese or pizza." Kate said knowing her friends preferences.
Rachel nodded looking around the living room "How about we call it a night and I'll see you in the morning for church, go spend time with Gibbs." lightly holding Kate by her biceps Rachel kissed her little sister's forehead before pulling her in for a hug.
"I'll see you in the morning." Kate squeezed her sister back before getting off the couch.
Gibbs grinned at the sight of his favorite red head at the top of the basement stairs "I thought you were going to hang out with your sister tonight?"
"She sent me to you." Kate smiled down at him before slowly descending the steps. "So what are you working on?" she asked seeing all the small blocks and squares wood pieces.
"Chess board." Gibbs answered "Thought I'd give you something to do with your sister, I know how you Todd's are, if one sibling does it so do the rest of you." Kate shrugged, he wasn't wrong.
"Some better than others." Kate agreed reaching the bottom step.
"So who's better?"
"We're about even," Kate admitted shrugging "our brothers don't have the patience for it." slipping into his arms Kate rested her head against his chest as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Wanna help? Pick out the style for the pieces?" Gibbs asked.
"No, I trust you." Kate cuddled closer.