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.