Unexpected Surprise

The next day we had yet another visitor at NCIS. This time it was Jasper instead of Eli or Senior. Jasper had offered to take Jenny and me out to lunch. We had both said yes against our better judgment and our significant others’ judgment. The entire time Jasper kept trying to get me to drink some of the wine he had ordered. I obviously didn’t drink any of it so that the twins remained safe. Jenny on the other hand was being the lush between the two of us. When Jasper had stepped away to go to the bathroom for a second Jenny and I had a moment to ourselves.
“The twins and I appreciate you drinking the wine dad keeps giving me, but you kind of need to be sober to run the agency.”
“I know my limit, Jay and I haven’t reached it.”
“Really, cause it looked like you reached it about ten minutes ago.” I said.
“When do you plan on telling dad about JD and the twins growing inside of you?”
“I’ll tell him eventually.”
“He deserves to know that he has a granddaughter and possibly two more granddaughters on the way. Besides you are depriving your daughter of knowing her grandfather based on an incident that happened three years ago that she had no hand in.”
“I am not depriving my daughter from anything. I am protecting her from getting hurt like I did.”
“Stop avoiding it and tell him.” Jenny said as Jasper returned.
Jasper had obviously connected the dots when it came to my wine.
“Is there anything you want to share with me as we wait for our food to come?” Jasper asked me.
“Let’s see; did I tell you are a f*&%ing bastard?”
“Jaylyn Emma Balboa.” Jenny said reprimanding me.
I had gotten my middle name from our mother when I was born and Jen knew the minute she uttered my full name that I would retract the claws as I dialed back the bitchy-ness.
“It’s fine Jenny; she has every right to be mad.” Jasper said.
“What do you want to know, dad?” I asked.
“I want to know why your sister is doing all the drinking for the two of you and you aren’t drinking at all.”
“You have to tell him.”
“Tell me what?”
“I am pregnant; Nick and I are expecting twins in nine months.”
“You look awfully calm for being pregnant for the first time. Your mother was a nervous wreck both times she was pregnant.”
Jenny looked at me, telling me that I had to tell Jasper about JD.
“This isn’t exactly my first pregnancy, dad.”
“What do you mean?” Jasper questioned.
“You have a four year old granddaughter.”
“A four year old granddaughter; that could only mean that you and Nick conceived her on your honeymoon.” Jasper said after our meals were delivered to us.
“Yes, Nick and I conceived her on our honeymoon; her name is Jennifer Delaney or JD as everyone affectionately calls her since she is named after Jenny and Nick’s sister.”
Before Jasper could react to the news of having a four year old granddaughter and two more grandchildren on the way, Jenny and I had both received text messages telling us to get back to the office asap. Needless to say Jasper wasn’t the only surprise we had that day. When we got back to the office we were completely stunned by seeing the additional visitors we had. Jenny and I knew two of the four visitors standing before us in the squad room, the other two we had no idea who they were. Hollis had decided to pay Jethro a visit just as Jeanne had decided to fly in from Africa or wherever she was these days to stop by.
I could already tell that the presence of Hollis was going to cause unneeded stress on Jenny and Jethro’s already stressed relationship. I also knew that having Jeanne Benoit around wouldn’t make Ziva all that happy. A few minutes after Jenny and I got back to the office we had learned that the other visitors besides Hollis and Jeanne were Jethro’s father; Jackson and Corporal Damon Werth. It was a bit obvious that Tony was still jealous of Damon despite the fact that he was the one who won over Ziva. Jethro had already introduced Jackson to Kate and much to Jethro’s discomfort Jackson had flirted with Kate in his absolutely charming way just like he had when he first met Ziva and Abby four years earlier.
“Now who are these ravishing young women standing before me, Leroy?” Jackson asked.
Jenny and I saw Jethro roll his eyes before he introduced us to his father.
“Dad; I’d like you to meet Jenny and Jaylyn Shepard.” Jethro said.
“Ah the crimson haired beauties of NCIS.”
“Abby and Ziva were right; you are a charmer, Jack. I’m Jaylyn and this Jenny.” I said as I shook Jackson’s hand.
“You’re the one that stole my son’s heart thirteen years ago.” Jackson said to Jenny as he shook her hand.
The rest of us looked the other way.
“I guess you can say that.” Jenny said in response.
“Before Leroy tells me to cut the charm, I have to say that out of all the women my son has been with since Shannon; you are my favorite.”
Jenny completely blushed as Ziva, Abby and I looked over to Hollis to see how she reacted to what Jackson had just said. After some time had passed Damon had left NCIS at Jethro’s request as Jeanne had at Ziva’s request. Hollis and Jackson stuck around for a bit. Jethro was uneasy with his father hanging around NCIS since Jackson spent the time he was there hopelessly flirting with Jenny, Abby, Kate, Ziva and I. But both Jenny and Jethro were uneasy with Hollis sticking around. Jenny knew it was only a matter of time before Hollis wanted answers regarding Jenny’s relationship with Jethro just as Jethro’s ex-wife Stephanie had five years earlier. Needless to say it was going to be an interesting afternoon at NCIS for Team Gibbs.