Unexpected Guests

Just as I had expected things got pretty interesting at NCIS that afternoon. Jeanne came back despite Ziva’s warnings. Both Jackson and Hollis were still around as well. It was more than obvious that Jethro was quite unhappy that his ex-girlfriend and his former ex-girlfriend turned current girlfriend were in the same building. And of course Tony made countless references to Jethro’s train wreck from five years ago. It wasn’t until Tony got a head slap to the back of the head and a glare from Jethro that he had decided that it would be best to drop the subject. Jackson was still hopelessly flirting with Kate, Ziva, Abby and I. We had to remind Jackson that we were married women; Ziva and I had to remind him that we are mothers. Kate and I had to tell him we are pregnant. Jethro was in the conference room with Hollis.
“Jethro, have I ever once popped into your mind since I left DC?” Hollis asked.
“The first few days you were.”
“So I guess our relationship is over now that you are with Director Shepard.”
“Holly, our relationship was over when you found that tape that my daughter made for me and instead of dealing with it you ran away.”
“What did you want me to do Jethro? I was fighting a losing battle just like your ex-wives did and soon Director Shepard will realize what the rest of us already know.” Hollis said.
“It’s different with Jen.”
“I don’t see how it is.”
“Jen loves me and I love her. She knows that I still care for Shannon and Kelly. Jen is able to accept the fact that I had a family.” Jethro answered as he left Hollis in the conference room.
As Jethro left the conference room Hollis went to Jenny’s office so that Jeanne and Tony could talk away from Ziva. Tony could tell that Ziva was about ready to put a round or two in Jeanne at any moment.
“Wow, I can honestly say I'm surprised that I am in the NCIS conference room; Tony DiNardo, or, I mean, DiNozzo. I never expected you to ever get married. I figured that you would never be able to find a woman to blind to see through your lies.” Jeanne said.
“I only ever really lied to you about two things: my name and my job. The love was real. But obviously it wasn’t meant to be, because it didn’t work out. I've moved on. I've found the one I was meant to be with. I thought you would have moved on by now too.” Tony responded.
Meanwhile in Jenny’s office the discussion between my sister and Hollis was underway.
“Looks like you made sure that I wouldn’t get that second chance with Gibbs.”
“I didn’t do anything; you did the minute you moved.” Jenny said.
“Maybe he’ll come to his senses before you break his heart again.” Hollis said.
“I am not going to break his heart again. I’m not going anywhere so you might as well fly back home.”
As Jeanne made her way to the elevator Ziva stopped her.
"You know, I really can't tell if you are really brave, or just really stupid for marrying that liar.” Jeanne said.
“Back off; Tony isn’t a liar. He is a good man; he is my husband and the father of my children. Vous chienne jalouse.”
With that Jeanne left and Ziva returned to her desk. Meanwhile Jackson had gone up to talk to my sister. Jenny and Jackson were talking about Shannon and Kelly since Jenny’s curiosity got the better of her.
“After Shannon and Kelly died, I never thought I would see Leroy happy ever again. But he seems to have found some happiness with you.” Jackson said.
“So that you know, I'm not trying to replace Shannon in Jethro's life. I know she will always be his soul mate, and she will always have a special place in his heart. But I would like to think that in a way, I am sort of a second soul mate to Jethro, to help give him happiness now that his wife and daughter are gone.”
“I know, just be good to each other.” Jackson said as he got up and hugged Jenny.
“Thank-you.”
“Like my son, I consider you and your beautiful sister to be family.” Jackson whispered into Jenny’s ear.
Next Jackson talked to Ziva since he could tell that she was still upset by Jeanne’s visit.
“I don't want Jeanne ruining what I have with Tony. And don't want her to force him to think about what might have been with her. I'm afraid she's trying to tear us apart.” Ziva said.
"Tony loves you. Tony and Jeanne weren’t meant to be. Tony has a life with you now; and your kids. He reminds me of how Leroy loved Shannon and Kelly. That’s the way he feels about you and Hannah and LJ. No matter how hard Jeanne tries, she can't get between you and Tony." Jackson responded.
Jethro found his father after he came back with drinks for everyone. Jethro had made sure that he didn’t get coffee for Kate and me.
“I get that you like flirting with the women on my team and everything, but it’s not going to work. You have to stop flirting with them. Jenny is taken and the girls are married. Ziva has a family just as Jay does and Jaylyn is adding to her family in case you haven't noticed. Kate is starting a family of her own. If you want you can flirt with Hollis or Jeanne.” Jethro said to his father.
“I'm sorry if it bothers you Leroy. I guess I never really considered it flirting. The girls don't seem to mind. They usually just smile and laugh. But if you want, I'll stop.”
Things calmed down after all the drama. Jenny and I walked down the stairs at one point. Jenny wore the outfit she had worn when Ziva was framed by the Iranians six years earlier when Jethro stopped by her office. I was in stiletto heels, spaghetti strapped tank top and a pair of my ripped low rise jeans before I couldn’t wear them. Jackson was completely stunned as he watched us walk over to the squad room.
“You two know how to turn heads.”
“What can we say; it’s apart of the Shepard charm.” Jenny and I said in unison.