We had returned home from the spa weekend mid-day Monday. The kids were still in school; Jethro was planning what he was going to do with Jen that night for their anniversary, our husbands went to the batting cages for a work out. We were too exhausted from staying up all night that we had collectively collapsed on a coffee shop couch much like the gang from Friends did for a decade. Jen had joined us since she had nothing else to do until that night and Kelly had been avoiding her still. It was obvious that all I wanted to do was curl up in my bed with my husband next to me.
I knew that just from being away from me for seventy-two hours that Nick wouldn’t want to sleep. Sometimes when he wanted to re-acquaint himself with every inch of me, I couldn’t help but think that he was still vying for baby number four so that he could have a son to carry on the family name. I had been more than done with having kids once Jayden and Jocelyn came around. Once we had unwound in the coffee shop, the six of us had gone to our respective homes. I had instantly fallen asleep the minute my head hit my pillow.
Nick had picked the girls up after the batting cages and they went off to do their homework in their respective rooms after they got home. Nick on the other hand opened our bedroom door and watched me sleep from the doorway.
“Fourteen years together and she still looks hot while she sleeps.” Nick said.
I obviously heard what he had said and I could barely hide the smile on my face. When Nick saw the smile, he knew that I wasn’t asleep anymore and wasted no time in joining me in our bed.
“Did you enjoy your spa weekend?” Nick asked.
“Yes I did and thank-you, I needed it.”
“I know you did, if you ever want to talk about your dad; I am here for you.”
“I knew there was reason why I love you.” I said as I kissed him.
Just as I had expected Nick wanted to do more than kiss.
“Want to try for number four?”
“If we’re going to, it’s going to be on my terms. And no, I am quite content with three.” I answered.
“So we can still have sex, we’ll just have safe sex.”
“Desperate much?” I asked.
“I haven’t seen you in three and a half days; can I help it that I missed you and your body.”
“But the girls are home, babe and they can walk in at any moment.”
“Relax Jay, we can lock the door and they are in their rooms working on their homework.” Nick said as he slowly started undressing me.
“No Nick, I am not in the mood.”
I pushed Nick away just as the cordless rang. It was Jen calling to ask my opinion on what she should wear to her night out with Jethro and to check up on me. I quickly got up and left the bedroom.
“Thank god you called Jen.” I said.
“Things getting a bit too heated for you?”
“You can say that. Nick wants another baby.”
“And you don’t, especially after what we just went through.”
“Exactly and I don’t want to take the spotlight away from Abs.”
Nick left our bedroom a few seconds after I had and went to check on the girls. I had grabbed a cup of tea and went outside to sit on the porch swing while I talked to my sister.
“So there is a reason why I called you.” Jen said.
“Let me guess you just wanted to check in to see how your baby sister is holding up in light of recent events and to get help on what you are going to wear tonight.” I said.
“You’ve spent too much time around Jethro.”
“Not as much as you do Jen.”
“So what do I wear tonight?”
“Wear your black dress with your black strapped stilettos and have your hair pulled back almost like it was when Ducky escorted you to the Marine Corps birthday ball eighteen years ago, you’ll definitely take Jethro’s breath away again.”
“Okay, so how are you holding up?” Jen asked.
“I am more than fine, just a little bit of guilt and complete sadness every once in a while.”
“You sure?”
“Yes, I am sure; now go out for your anniversary and don’t worry about me.”
We hung up and Jen went out to dinner with Jethro. Tony, Drew and McGee had gone for drinks. A twenty-something year old girl instantly found Tony within minutes of them getting their beer and was hopelessly flirting with him. McGee and Drew found it oddly humourous while Tony didn’t.
“Sorry Ally, but I’m married and I have two daughters. I’m not interested.”
Before Ally could respond, McGee got a text message.
“Ah guys we have to go now.” McGee said.
“Why?” Tony asked.
“Abby has been admitted to the hospital, she’s in labor.”
When they had gotten to the hospital; McGee rushed to be by Abby’s side as the rest of us waited in the waiting room. Jethro and Jen had been with Abby before any of us got there. Abby had called Jethro when her water broke. We were all worried about Abby and the babies; we knew early labor was always a possibility since she was carrying twins. But we had all hoped that she would be able to carry them to full term like Ziva, Kate and I had.
Abby was only 26 weeks pregnant. We knew that Addison and Jacob would be in the NICU until they were strong enough to come home. At the moment all that was left for us to do was to wait. After an hour of waiting, the kids had joined us. JD, Hannah and Leah entertained the younger kids. Tony held Ziva in his arms, Drew held Kate and Nick held me. Ziva, Kate and I looked to our respective twins while we waited; hoping that everything was going to be fine with Jacob and Addison.
What really surprised all of us was that Kelly joined us.
“I hope it’s alright for me to be here; I thought I should be here to support Abby and McGee.”
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Girls Bonding Time
It was Mother’s Day and with everything that had happened within the past few days; Nick, Tony, Drew and McGee decided that they were going to send the four of us to a spa weekend. Jethro had decided that he was going to treat Kelly and Jenny out to dinner. This way the women in Jethro’s life would be able to get to know each other and things would be a little less awkward for everyone involved. Ziva, Kate, Abby and I were leaving after the kids went to bed so that they would be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with us. As Kate’s kids gave her the gifts that they got her, Hannah and Leah gave Ziva their gifts, and my girls gave me the gifts that they got for me; I noticed Abby smile.
Six months had past since we had all learn that Abby and McGee were going to be parents; it had also been two months since we had learned that they were expecting twins, a boy and a girl. McGee and Abby each picked out their children’s names. McGee had decided that they were going to name their son; Jacob Thomas. Abby decided to name their daughter, Addison Ryleigh. We could hardly wait for Jacob and Addison’s arrival; we wanted to see if they looked more like Abby or more like McGee.
Now all Abby and McGee had to do when it came their kids was to choose who would be their godparents. Abby and McGee wanted to wait until their kids were born to tell everyone who they had chosen. All ten kids had come to NCIS that evening so that we could all celebrate Mother’s Day together. Jen watched us from the overlook. When it was JD’s turn to give me her gift, she said that she had done things differently this time. JD had written a little speech for Ziva, Kate, Abby, Jenny and myself. Before I knew it JD had given her speech and all five of us had tears sliding down our faces. Her speech was so heartfelt that even made Jethro’s tough guy appearance melt away.
By 10pm; Kate, Ziva, Abby and I were jet setting to our all expense free spa weekend as Jethro took his girls out. Within a matter of minutes Jethro and his girls were at the restaurant. After they were seated their waiter had come by and taken their drink order. Once the waiter had departed from their table to get the drinks; Jen had decided to break the awkward since between her, Jethro and Kelly.
“Jethro, do you know what tomorrow is?”
“Not a clue.”
Jen could tell that Jethro was lying through his teeth; she could always tell what was going on in his head. Jen figured that it would be best if she just played along.
“Tomorrow is the anniversary of that second night in Paris.”
The waiter had brought the drinks and took their order.
“Of course it is. We’ll just have to do something then.”
“Seriously Dad; do you even remember yours and mom’s anniversary? Do you even bother doing anything in memory of her on your anniversary or on the day that she died?” Kelly asked sarcastically.
“Kelly, I do remember my anniversary with your mother and the day that she died. Every year I do take the time to keep her memory alive. But I am with Jenny now, that isn’t going to change. I love her as much as I loved your mother.” Jethro answered.
Jen nearly cried as she heard Jethro say that he loved her. Jethro saw Jen tear up and took her in his arms to comfort her.
“I mean it; Jen, with my entire being. I love you, always and forever.” Jethro whispered into Jen’s ear.
Meanwhile at the spa; Kate, Ziva and I were missing our kids.
“I miss the girls.” I said.
Ziva and Kate nodded in agreement.
“You shouldn’t, this is our weekend. JD and the twins are fine, Jay.”
“You don’t understand; Abby, you got to bring your kids with you. We didn’t.” I said.
“Both of you need to calm down.” Kate said playing the older sister card on Abby and me.
“Kate is right, our husbands paid for us to have a nice relaxing spa weekend; arguing and bickering like teenage sisters is the last thing we should be doing right now.” Ziva said.
“I never thought I’d hear you say that Kate was right.” I said.
“Well Jay, she is and I think that the one thing that we can all agree on is that we miss our husbands. Then the three of us that aren’t pregnant, miss our kids; we also miss Gibbs and the Director too.”
“Speaking of Jen and Jethro; I wonder how their dinner with Kelly is going.” I said.
“Your sister probably isn’t having the best of luck. Kelly doesn’t seem to be too thrilled that Gibbs is with her.” Kate said.
“Well she’ll have to deal, Jen isn’t going anywhere. Neither one of them wants to lose each other.”
Meanwhile back at the restaurant; Jethro had stepped away to visit the bathroom, which gave Jen and Kelly some time to chat.
“It’s obvious that you don’t like me.” Jen said to Kelly.
“Now what gave that away, Madame Director?”
“Show a little respect Kelly; I’m the Director of an Armed Federal Agency and your father’s girlfriend.”
“Yeah, we’ll see how long that second one lasts. You maybe the love of my father’s life for the time being, but his heart will always belong to my mother.” Kelly said.
“Look Kelly, I am not trying to replace Shannon in Jethro’s life or in yours. I know what she meant to him and what she meant to you.”
“I highly doubt that.”
At this point Jen had literally reached her breaking point. Jen had seen Jethro heading back towards them. She knew she only had a few seconds before he had rejoined them.
“You can believe whatever you want to believe; Kelly, but know this. Out of all the women your father has been with since Shannon died, I am one of the few good ones. If it’s any constellation, I know what it is like growing up without a mother. And you are more than welcome to visit NCIS at anytime so can get to know the others better.” Jen said.
Jethro returned and the silence had returned.
“So how is everything between you two?” Jethro asked.“Fine.” Jen and Kelly answered in unison.
Six months had past since we had all learn that Abby and McGee were going to be parents; it had also been two months since we had learned that they were expecting twins, a boy and a girl. McGee and Abby each picked out their children’s names. McGee had decided that they were going to name their son; Jacob Thomas. Abby decided to name their daughter, Addison Ryleigh. We could hardly wait for Jacob and Addison’s arrival; we wanted to see if they looked more like Abby or more like McGee.
Now all Abby and McGee had to do when it came their kids was to choose who would be their godparents. Abby and McGee wanted to wait until their kids were born to tell everyone who they had chosen. All ten kids had come to NCIS that evening so that we could all celebrate Mother’s Day together. Jen watched us from the overlook. When it was JD’s turn to give me her gift, she said that she had done things differently this time. JD had written a little speech for Ziva, Kate, Abby, Jenny and myself. Before I knew it JD had given her speech and all five of us had tears sliding down our faces. Her speech was so heartfelt that even made Jethro’s tough guy appearance melt away.
By 10pm; Kate, Ziva, Abby and I were jet setting to our all expense free spa weekend as Jethro took his girls out. Within a matter of minutes Jethro and his girls were at the restaurant. After they were seated their waiter had come by and taken their drink order. Once the waiter had departed from their table to get the drinks; Jen had decided to break the awkward since between her, Jethro and Kelly.
“Jethro, do you know what tomorrow is?”
“Not a clue.”
Jen could tell that Jethro was lying through his teeth; she could always tell what was going on in his head. Jen figured that it would be best if she just played along.
“Tomorrow is the anniversary of that second night in Paris.”
The waiter had brought the drinks and took their order.
“Of course it is. We’ll just have to do something then.”
“Seriously Dad; do you even remember yours and mom’s anniversary? Do you even bother doing anything in memory of her on your anniversary or on the day that she died?” Kelly asked sarcastically.
“Kelly, I do remember my anniversary with your mother and the day that she died. Every year I do take the time to keep her memory alive. But I am with Jenny now, that isn’t going to change. I love her as much as I loved your mother.” Jethro answered.
Jen nearly cried as she heard Jethro say that he loved her. Jethro saw Jen tear up and took her in his arms to comfort her.
“I mean it; Jen, with my entire being. I love you, always and forever.” Jethro whispered into Jen’s ear.
Meanwhile at the spa; Kate, Ziva and I were missing our kids.
“I miss the girls.” I said.
Ziva and Kate nodded in agreement.
“You shouldn’t, this is our weekend. JD and the twins are fine, Jay.”
“You don’t understand; Abby, you got to bring your kids with you. We didn’t.” I said.
“Both of you need to calm down.” Kate said playing the older sister card on Abby and me.
“Kate is right, our husbands paid for us to have a nice relaxing spa weekend; arguing and bickering like teenage sisters is the last thing we should be doing right now.” Ziva said.
“I never thought I’d hear you say that Kate was right.” I said.
“Well Jay, she is and I think that the one thing that we can all agree on is that we miss our husbands. Then the three of us that aren’t pregnant, miss our kids; we also miss Gibbs and the Director too.”
“Speaking of Jen and Jethro; I wonder how their dinner with Kelly is going.” I said.
“Your sister probably isn’t having the best of luck. Kelly doesn’t seem to be too thrilled that Gibbs is with her.” Kate said.
“Well she’ll have to deal, Jen isn’t going anywhere. Neither one of them wants to lose each other.”
Meanwhile back at the restaurant; Jethro had stepped away to visit the bathroom, which gave Jen and Kelly some time to chat.
“It’s obvious that you don’t like me.” Jen said to Kelly.
“Now what gave that away, Madame Director?”
“Show a little respect Kelly; I’m the Director of an Armed Federal Agency and your father’s girlfriend.”
“Yeah, we’ll see how long that second one lasts. You maybe the love of my father’s life for the time being, but his heart will always belong to my mother.” Kelly said.
“Look Kelly, I am not trying to replace Shannon in Jethro’s life or in yours. I know what she meant to him and what she meant to you.”
“I highly doubt that.”
At this point Jen had literally reached her breaking point. Jen had seen Jethro heading back towards them. She knew she only had a few seconds before he had rejoined them.
“You can believe whatever you want to believe; Kelly, but know this. Out of all the women your father has been with since Shannon died, I am one of the few good ones. If it’s any constellation, I know what it is like growing up without a mother. And you are more than welcome to visit NCIS at anytime so can get to know the others better.” Jen said.
Jethro returned and the silence had returned.
“So how is everything between you two?” Jethro asked.“Fine.” Jen and Kelly answered in unison.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Healing and Coping
Jen had one thing right, I was still hell bent on getting payback. Some times it was frightening how similar Jen and I were. On some subconscious level I was hoping against hope that today was going to be a calm day for Jen and me as well as for the rest of the team. Abby couldn’t see why Jen and I weren’t bawling our eyes out over our loss, why were we burying our emotions like Jethro. I knew for me, it was the only way I was able to keep myself stable enough for my girls and myself. The last thing I wanted was my girls to see me any less than wonder woman like they always had.
That day was; for the most part like any other day, the only thing that was different was that I was a mother to a sixteen year old and twin twelve years olds. As usual Ziva had gone for morning run; sans Tony. Tony; like the rest of us had been exhausted from work, so Ziva had decided to let him sleep in this particular Sunday morning like she let Hannah and Leah.
As Ziva started her run down her normal route she felt as if something was amiss. She felt as if she was being followed and even considered taking a different route just to be on the safe side. Before she knew what had happened; Ziva was attacked. Just as her instincts took over Ziva landed a kick square in Jeanne’s stomach causing Jeanne to double over in agony. At that moment; knowing that she was too far away from her house to have Tony come assist her, Ziva did the next thing that came to mind; she called Jethro. As usual within a matter of seconds Jethro had joined Ziva and escorted Jeanne to the car. Like he had nearly fifteen years ago when Ziva almost died while being undercover on the case with the serial killer killing unfaithful military wives; Jethro checked to see if Ziva was okay.
“You okay, Ziva?” Jethro asked.
“I’m fine, Gibbs.”
Jethro had that look of disbelief on his face as Ziva said she was fine, Ziva had all but noticed the look.
“What is it?” Ziva asked.
“The last time you said that you were fine, you were pretty shaken up to the point where you were beyond pissed at Tony.”
“Gibbs, you know what happened that day. Besides you’re pissed at Tony most of the time anyway.”
“Let’s get Ms. Benoit to Interrogation.” Jethro said as they headed to the car.
“I want to talk to her; Gibbs, after you finish questioning her.”
“We’ll see; Ziva.” Jethro said as they got into the car and drove back to NCIS.
By the time Jethro and Ziva had arrived at NCIS, Tony had already heard what had happened to Ziva. Kate met Gibbs and Ziva in the evidence garage to escort Jeanne to Interrogation. Jethro went to tell Jenny what had happened with Ziva as Kate brought Jeanne into interrogation.
Meanwhile things between Kelly and I started off on the wrong foot.
“Looks like my dad traded down since the last time I saw him.” Kelly said.
“Back off Kelly; my sister is the best thing that has happened to your father since your mother.”
As I defended my sister in the squad room like all sisters do for each other; Jethro and Jen were talking up in her office.
“I assume you are going to interrogate her, Jethro.” Jen said after Jethro had briefed her.
“Who else would interrogate her?”
“You have a whole team of agents that are more then capable of interrogating Jeanne Benoit.” Jen said as she resumed working on the arrangements for our father’s impending memorial service.
“I know that; Jen, but thanks to your condition from before and other circumstances, I am the only one who can.”
“You’re telling that within the two years that Kate was apart of your team that you never once had her interrogate a suspect.” Jen said in complete disbelief.
“Go back to planning Jasper’s memorial, Jen.” Jethro said.
Jen knew she struck a nerve by bringing up the fact that he had done things differently when Kate had first joined the team compared to when Ziva and I first joined up.
“I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to criticize you like that. I am just over tired and stressed with everything that is going on right now.”
“Then take a nap.”
“Before you go Jethro, I have one minor request.”
“Jay and I want to talk to Jeanne after everything is said and done.”
“We’ll see.” Jethro said as he left.
“You can’t play that card with me; Jethro, I’m your boss.” Jen called after him.
Jethro then went to question Jeanne. Before stepping into Interrogation; Jethro had gone into Observation to see who from the team would be watching the interrogation. He had somewhat of an idea of who he would find. When Jethro had finally opened the door to Observation; he had found exactly who he expected to find, plus the one person he thought would have stayed where he had left her. As Jenny, Ziva, and I looked to Jethro; we knew he understood why we were there. Without saying anything Jethro left and went on the other side of the glass window. Kate had remained with Jeanne in interrogation and stayed as Jethro questioned Jeanne.
We all smiled as we watch Jethro sit across from Jeanne, not saying a word to her. The sight of seeing Jeanne Benoit slowly coming unhinged made this interrogation quite entertaining.
“So why did you murder a retired Marine Colonel?”
“I never killed Colonel Shepard.” Jeanne answered.
“Bullshit.” I said in Observation.
“Jay.” Jen said.
“Oh come on, we all know that she murdered dad.”
Meanwhile back in Interrogation it seemed that both Jethro and Kate were thinking the exact same way I was.
“So that means that you didn’t attack Agent David this morning.” Kate said.
Jeanne kept silence. With that Jethro decided that he was going to allow Ziva, Jen and I talk to Jeanne.
“Let’s go, Agent Todd. She’s all yours, Agent David.” Jethro said as he and Kate left Jeanne.
“This should be interesting.” I said to my sister, Jethro and Kate as Ziva took Jethro chair in front of us.
“Why did she do that?” Kate asked while Ziva set the chair against the wall just as she had eighteen years earlier.
“She doesn’t want to tempt herself.” Jethro answered.
Kate was still a bit puzzled.
“If she sits directly in across from Jeanne, she will be tempted to physically harm her.” Jen explained.
“She would physically harm Jeanne?” Kate questioned.
“Jeanne tried to kill her and get revenge on Tony. What do you think?” Jenny answered.
“Give Ziva some credit. She's gained a lot of self control since she’s been here.” Jethro said.
On the other side of the glass things got under way.
“What the hell is wrong with you? What would cause you to attack a Federal agent?”
“It was payback.” Jeanne answered.
“Payback for what?”
“For taking Tony away from me.”
“I never took him away from you. He chose me.”
“No you took him from me just like that Director of yours took my father from me fifteen years ago.”
“Did you kill Colonel Shepard?” Ziva asked.
“Yes.”
“Let me guess that was payback too.”
Jeanne nodded yes as Jethro leaned into whisper something to Jen.
“Everything will be fine. Go straighten things out and take Jay.”
Jenny and I went into Interrogation as Ziva took her place with the others.
“You killed my father, bitch.” Jeanne said to Jen.
“Jeanne, what proof do you have?”
“You killed my father fifteen years ago. I saw you pull the trigger.”
“How dare you accuse her of murder. Do you even realize that you are accusing the NCIS Director of murder? I said as I slammed the table.
“I never murdered your father, Jeanne. Rene was murdered by Trent Kort.”
“So you have committed a crime and are going to jail.” I said.
“I have one request.”
“What is it?”
“I want to talk to Tony before I leave.”
“Well he doesn’t want to talk to you let alone have anything to do with you.” Jenny said.
Jenny and I left Jeanne. Within minutes she was escorted out of the building. Jethro had told Tony, McGee, Ziva and Kate to wrap up the case since he was attending my father’s memorial with Jen, Nick, the girls and myself.
Both Jen and I wore black dresses, the guys were in their suits and the girls were in black dress as well. Dad was given a proper military funeral, gun salute and all. Jen and I had finally lost it as we were given a folded American flag that all family members of fallen soldiers received. Jethro and Nick comforted us as best as they could.
I was the last to say goodbye to my father. Jethro, Nick, Jen and the girls waited for me.
“At least I have one suitable dress to wear , dad.” I said.
That day was; for the most part like any other day, the only thing that was different was that I was a mother to a sixteen year old and twin twelve years olds. As usual Ziva had gone for morning run; sans Tony. Tony; like the rest of us had been exhausted from work, so Ziva had decided to let him sleep in this particular Sunday morning like she let Hannah and Leah.
As Ziva started her run down her normal route she felt as if something was amiss. She felt as if she was being followed and even considered taking a different route just to be on the safe side. Before she knew what had happened; Ziva was attacked. Just as her instincts took over Ziva landed a kick square in Jeanne’s stomach causing Jeanne to double over in agony. At that moment; knowing that she was too far away from her house to have Tony come assist her, Ziva did the next thing that came to mind; she called Jethro. As usual within a matter of seconds Jethro had joined Ziva and escorted Jeanne to the car. Like he had nearly fifteen years ago when Ziva almost died while being undercover on the case with the serial killer killing unfaithful military wives; Jethro checked to see if Ziva was okay.
“You okay, Ziva?” Jethro asked.
“I’m fine, Gibbs.”
Jethro had that look of disbelief on his face as Ziva said she was fine, Ziva had all but noticed the look.
“What is it?” Ziva asked.
“The last time you said that you were fine, you were pretty shaken up to the point where you were beyond pissed at Tony.”
“Gibbs, you know what happened that day. Besides you’re pissed at Tony most of the time anyway.”
“Let’s get Ms. Benoit to Interrogation.” Jethro said as they headed to the car.
“I want to talk to her; Gibbs, after you finish questioning her.”
“We’ll see; Ziva.” Jethro said as they got into the car and drove back to NCIS.
By the time Jethro and Ziva had arrived at NCIS, Tony had already heard what had happened to Ziva. Kate met Gibbs and Ziva in the evidence garage to escort Jeanne to Interrogation. Jethro went to tell Jenny what had happened with Ziva as Kate brought Jeanne into interrogation.
Meanwhile things between Kelly and I started off on the wrong foot.
“Looks like my dad traded down since the last time I saw him.” Kelly said.
“Back off Kelly; my sister is the best thing that has happened to your father since your mother.”
As I defended my sister in the squad room like all sisters do for each other; Jethro and Jen were talking up in her office.
“I assume you are going to interrogate her, Jethro.” Jen said after Jethro had briefed her.
“Who else would interrogate her?”
“You have a whole team of agents that are more then capable of interrogating Jeanne Benoit.” Jen said as she resumed working on the arrangements for our father’s impending memorial service.
“I know that; Jen, but thanks to your condition from before and other circumstances, I am the only one who can.”
“You’re telling that within the two years that Kate was apart of your team that you never once had her interrogate a suspect.” Jen said in complete disbelief.
“Go back to planning Jasper’s memorial, Jen.” Jethro said.
Jen knew she struck a nerve by bringing up the fact that he had done things differently when Kate had first joined the team compared to when Ziva and I first joined up.
“I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to criticize you like that. I am just over tired and stressed with everything that is going on right now.”
“Then take a nap.”
“Before you go Jethro, I have one minor request.”
“Jay and I want to talk to Jeanne after everything is said and done.”
“We’ll see.” Jethro said as he left.
“You can’t play that card with me; Jethro, I’m your boss.” Jen called after him.
Jethro then went to question Jeanne. Before stepping into Interrogation; Jethro had gone into Observation to see who from the team would be watching the interrogation. He had somewhat of an idea of who he would find. When Jethro had finally opened the door to Observation; he had found exactly who he expected to find, plus the one person he thought would have stayed where he had left her. As Jenny, Ziva, and I looked to Jethro; we knew he understood why we were there. Without saying anything Jethro left and went on the other side of the glass window. Kate had remained with Jeanne in interrogation and stayed as Jethro questioned Jeanne.
We all smiled as we watch Jethro sit across from Jeanne, not saying a word to her. The sight of seeing Jeanne Benoit slowly coming unhinged made this interrogation quite entertaining.
“So why did you murder a retired Marine Colonel?”
“I never killed Colonel Shepard.” Jeanne answered.
“Bullshit.” I said in Observation.
“Jay.” Jen said.
“Oh come on, we all know that she murdered dad.”
Meanwhile back in Interrogation it seemed that both Jethro and Kate were thinking the exact same way I was.
“So that means that you didn’t attack Agent David this morning.” Kate said.
Jeanne kept silence. With that Jethro decided that he was going to allow Ziva, Jen and I talk to Jeanne.
“Let’s go, Agent Todd. She’s all yours, Agent David.” Jethro said as he and Kate left Jeanne.
“This should be interesting.” I said to my sister, Jethro and Kate as Ziva took Jethro chair in front of us.
“Why did she do that?” Kate asked while Ziva set the chair against the wall just as she had eighteen years earlier.
“She doesn’t want to tempt herself.” Jethro answered.
Kate was still a bit puzzled.
“If she sits directly in across from Jeanne, she will be tempted to physically harm her.” Jen explained.
“She would physically harm Jeanne?” Kate questioned.
“Jeanne tried to kill her and get revenge on Tony. What do you think?” Jenny answered.
“Give Ziva some credit. She's gained a lot of self control since she’s been here.” Jethro said.
On the other side of the glass things got under way.
“What the hell is wrong with you? What would cause you to attack a Federal agent?”
“It was payback.” Jeanne answered.
“Payback for what?”
“For taking Tony away from me.”
“I never took him away from you. He chose me.”
“No you took him from me just like that Director of yours took my father from me fifteen years ago.”
“Did you kill Colonel Shepard?” Ziva asked.
“Yes.”
“Let me guess that was payback too.”
Jeanne nodded yes as Jethro leaned into whisper something to Jen.
“Everything will be fine. Go straighten things out and take Jay.”
Jenny and I went into Interrogation as Ziva took her place with the others.
“You killed my father, bitch.” Jeanne said to Jen.
“Jeanne, what proof do you have?”
“You killed my father fifteen years ago. I saw you pull the trigger.”
“How dare you accuse her of murder. Do you even realize that you are accusing the NCIS Director of murder? I said as I slammed the table.
“I never murdered your father, Jeanne. Rene was murdered by Trent Kort.”
“So you have committed a crime and are going to jail.” I said.
“I have one request.”
“What is it?”
“I want to talk to Tony before I leave.”
“Well he doesn’t want to talk to you let alone have anything to do with you.” Jenny said.
Jenny and I left Jeanne. Within minutes she was escorted out of the building. Jethro had told Tony, McGee, Ziva and Kate to wrap up the case since he was attending my father’s memorial with Jen, Nick, the girls and myself.
Both Jen and I wore black dresses, the guys were in their suits and the girls were in black dress as well. Dad was given a proper military funeral, gun salute and all. Jen and I had finally lost it as we were given a folded American flag that all family members of fallen soldiers received. Jethro and Nick comforted us as best as they could.
I was the last to say goodbye to my father. Jethro, Nick, Jen and the girls waited for me.
“At least I have one suitable dress to wear , dad.” I said.
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