The Way You Look Tonight

            Much to Jethro’s chagrin he was required to be Jenny’s escort to yet another D.C. function that Jenny had to attend due to her position within the federal agency food chain. Jenny knew that Jethro wasn’t happy about going to the function. Jethro knew that Jenny knew of his displeasure. Jethro at this point was in a suit and tie. But he was quite pleased with the sight before him when Jenny had come back into their bedroom. Jenny was in a short, strapless, emerald green, tube/corset bodes dress that in Jethro’s opinion accentuated all of his favorite features that Jenny had. They both knew that it wasn’t just Jenny’s crimson hair and her emerald eyes that Jethro was entranced by.

            “Close your mouth; Jethro, you’re drooling.” Jenny said as she slipped into her shoes.

            “Can’t help it, I’m married to a gorgeous woman; one that I cannot stop staring at.”

            “That’s sweet; Jethro, but we have to go.”

             Over at Tony and Ziva’s house; Tony and Ziva had decided to tell their daughter and son that they were going to have a baby sister or a baby brother in a few months’ time. Tony wasn’t sure that telling Madalyn and Asher about the baby was going to go over all that well, especially in Asher’s case. Ziva knew that their daughter and son would be thrilled, after all when she had told Madalyn seven years ago that she was going to be a big sister when Ziva was pregnant with Asher; Madalyn was pleased as pie, so Ziva wasn’t worried about how either of the kids would take the news.

            So Tony and Ziva sat their kids down to tell them the news.

            “Maddy, Ash; Mommy and I have something to tell you.” Tony said.

            “What is it, Daddy?” Asher asked.

            “Yeah what is it, Daddy?” Madalyn echoed her kid brother.

            “Daddy and I are having another baby. In a few months, Maddy will be a big sister again and Ash will be a big brother.” Ziva said.

            There was silence. Then before Tony and Ziva could piece together something to get a response from their kids, Asher wowed his dad. Asher got up from his spot next to his sister and walked over Ziva was sitting. He placed his little seven year old hand on Ziva’s stomach before he went a step further.

            “Hi baby, I’m your big brother; Asher and I can’t wait to meet you. I love you.” Asher said as he kissed Ziva’s stomach.

            Ziva looked over to her fiancé after what their son had done.

            “Can we go play?” Madalyn asked.

            “Yes as long as you both have finished your homework.” Ziva answered.

            “We have Mommy.” Asher said.

            “Okay go play then while your Daddy and I get dinner ready.”

            Meanwhile Jenny and Jethro were at the D.C. function. Of course Sam was also in attendance for the same reason why Jenny had to be there. Being two of the most powerful women in D.C. besides the Secretary of State came with its responsibilities. From the looks of it Sam had filled the place that Jethro once occupied in her life all those years ago.

            “Stop staring, Jethro.” Jenny said not liking how her husband was looking at the Doctor.

            “Jealousy isn’t suited for you, Jen.”

            “Then keep your eyes on me and not her. For God’s sakes, I’m your wife.” Jenny said frustrated.

            Jenny and Jethro started dancing with the rest of the people who were in attendance that had decided to dance.

            “Do you think that DiNozzo and David told their kids about the baby? Ya think McGee and Abby told their families?” Jethro asked his wife as they danced.

            “Well considering that Abby and Ziva are eighteen weeks along and the rest of already know, I think it’s a safe bet to say that they did.”

            “I hope the kids took it well, especially Asher.” Jethro said.

            “You’re an only child; you wouldn’t know what it’s like going from being the center of your parents’ world to having to share the spotlight with a sister or a brother.  It’s not fun at all.”

            “Come on Jen, you love J.”

            “Yes I do love my sister but it was no cake walk to become the older sister.”

            Jenny and Jethro continued dancing.

            Back at Tony and Ziva’s the kids had been put to bed after their parents had told them of the new baby. Tony and Ziva were now in their kitchen drinking coffee. Ziva’s was decaf of course. Tony was staring at Ziva as they drank their coffee and unwound from the day.

            “What is it?” Ziva asked of her fiancé.

            “I have never seen you pregnant; it’s hard to think that there’s a little DiNozzo growing inside of you.”

            “A little Gibbs; remember our kids have Gibbs’ last name cause we both have issues with our own fathers and Gibbs has been more of a father than they have. And you have seen me pregnant.”

            “You hid the last two.”

            “I know that.”

            “At least this time it’s different. Can I make one minor request, Ziva?”

            “Go ahead.”

            “Can this baby take my last name and can we change the kids’ last names? I am getting tired of having to remind their teachers that I am their father.”

            “We’ll look into it after my doctor’s appointment tomorrow.”

            “Are we finding out the sex of the baby?”

            “Of course we are. Abby and McGee found out that they are having a boy, so I want to know what we’re having.”

            “I noticed that Asher has the letters LJ for his middle name, what name did you give him?”

            “Leroy Jethro; after Gibbs.”

            Tony smiled, it was fitting that their son was given their boss’ name.

            By 2am Jenny and Jethro were home, they were also a bit drunk.

            “Stop wasting time Jethro and get me out of this dress.” Jenny said.

            “I’m going.”

            “Not fast enough. I’ve waited all night for this and making me wait won’t be good for you.” Jenny said as ran up the stairs with Jethro chasing her to their bedroom.

            The following day when everyone was at the office Jenny and Jethro came in. At this point Sam and Rachel were with the team. Everyone on the team knew that Abby and McGee were having a boy, but they were anxiously waiting to hear what Tony and Ziva were having.

            “Well what are you having?” Jaylyn asked her friend as Jenny and Jethro came into the squad room.

            “Girls.”

            “Ziva, I think you mean a girl.” McGee said correcting Ziva since he thought she made another one of her mistakes.

            “No McDadtobe, she means girls; we’re having twins.”

            Congratulations filled the aired for the semi veteran parents.

            “Do have names chosen?” Rachel inquired from Ziva and Abby.

            It was at this moment that Sam realized that she didn’t fit into this world that her ex-boyfriend and his wife inhabited. Rachel was the one who belonged in this world of theirs, but she also in a way belonged in world of Jenny and Jethro’s that wasn’t at the office just like the team did. Sam kind of belonged in that second world now since Parker was with Madison, but no one knew how long that would last. Sam snapped back to reality as Abby started to say what name she had chosen for her son.

            “We’re naming him Kyle Luca, after my brothers.”

            Sam was a bit puzzled. Rachel leaned over and filled her colleague in.

            “Abby was adopted, Kyle is her biological brother and Luca is her brother by her adoption.”

            “One of our daughters will be named Tali Jennifer and the other will be named Monique Jaylyn.”

            “Ziva that’s…” Jenny started to say but trailed off as the tears of happiness got to her.

            “That’s sweet, thank you.” Jaylyn said finishing her sister’s sentence as the tears got to her and she hugged her friend while her sister was hugging Ziva.

            “Tali, Monique?” Sam questioned.

            “Tali was the name of Ziva’s sister that died at the age of sixteen.”

            “And Monique as in her mentor.” Sam said.

            “With all due respect Dr. Ryan, you’re not talking to Monique.” Ziva said defensively.

            After that everyone went about their business for the day.