A/N: Since I made you guys wait so long for the final chapter, I thought I would include a little bit more! Yea! This part was just in my head after I posted the last chapter so I figure I'd get it written and posted and have it finally be done. I do hope you guys enjoyed this story. And I thank those of you who will read/review! Enjoy!

Epilogue

Jenny Shepard-Gibbs closed down her computer and grabbed her things, grateful that the day was finally over. She headed towards the door, smiling at the silver-haired man leaning against it waiting for her. She leaned in for a kiss, which he promptly provided, before opening up the door for them to exit.

Jenny had been amazed how quickly things had gotten back on even keel for them. Despite some early morning awkwardness, they'd spent most of Sunday morning in bed. After that, things finally seemed as if they were back to normal, if Jethro groveling could be considered normal. He'd just wanted to make it up to her, he'd said. Jenny wondered if he too knew just how close they'd been to destroying their marriage.

They'd finally made it out of bed in the late afternoon. He'd wanted to see if his team was available to come by the house for a late barbecue. They'd already discussed telling them first and Jenny wondered if his team knew just how high he regarded them. To Jenny's delight none of them had plans that couldn't be broken.

Ziva was the first to arrive and Jenny could tell from the piercing look she gave them that she knew something was up. The rest arrived nearly at the same time and her nerves kicked up a notch. She wasn't afraid they wouldn't approve. She was concern they would feel betrayed because they hadn't been told sooner. Gibbs reassured her everything would be fine; he'd make sure of it.

Tony came in gloating because of course he knew the secret and the rest, aside from Ducky, didn't. Gibbs had to quickly put an end to that, delivering a light-hearted head-slap to the young man. She did see Gibbs pull him aside later but couldn't make out what they were talking about. Obviously it was good because Tony winked at her as he went by, flashing a thumbs-up sign.

The group took the news well. There was a tense silence at first, and then Abby, God Bless Abby, broke the silence with a loud squeal that had everyone covering their ears. It worked to break the tension and for that Jenny was grateful. But then the questions began. After that brutal interrogation, Jenny understood why his team was good at getting confessions; they were relentless. The impromptu celebration went long into the evening and Jenny was well and truly exhausted when the group finally took their leave.

Monday had come around way too quick for her but she got up and dressed simply because she knew she had something to look forward too. Despite how busy her day was, and the fact that Jethro's team had caught a case, he still made time to bring her lunch and made sure she ate it. Jenny was reminded again that it was the little things about their relationship that brought her so much joy.

They made their way down the stairs with Jenny leading the way. Although they had decided to no longer hide their relationship, neither wanted to flaunt it at work. They made small talk waiting for the elevator. Jenny was surprised and a little apprehensive to see Senator Alan McAfee when the doors opened. He stepped off, nodding solemnly to Jethro.

"Agent Gibbs," he acknowledged.

"Senator." Gibbs' tone was dry.

Senator McAfee turned his attention to her, a smile gracing his handsome face.

"Director, I'm glad I caught you. I didn't think I would make it before you left for the evening."

"Hello Senator," she greeted, darting a glance at Jethro. His face was impassive, his eyes trained on the man in front of her. She sighed inwardly. "What can I do for you?"

"I was hoping to invite you out to dinner again," he said and Jenny felt Jethro tense beside her.

"So soon, Senator," she said ever the diplomat, ignoring the death glare Jethro was sending her way. "I would have thought you'd had enough of me."

The Senator laughed, oblivious to the underscores of emotion radiating between the pair.

"My wife felt bad about not being able to join us. She wanted to thank you personally for your help during the investigation," he said lowering his voice. "So I was ordered to extend another invitation and not take no for an answer. This time she swears she'll be there."

"Well, then by all means, I accept," she said graciously. "But I do have one condition."

"Name it."

"The invite would need to include my husband as well."

"Your husband?"

Jenny wanted to laugh. She couldn't tell who was more surprised, the Senator or Jethro. She moved closer to him, taking his hand in her own, linking her fingers through his.

"Yes," she said proudly beaming at him, "my husband."

The Senator stared at their clasped hands before turning to Jethro. Understanding dawned and he nodded. Gibbs dipped his head in acknowledgment. Jenny sensed that something important transpired between the men but she wasn't quite sure what it was.

The Senator approached Jethro and held out his hand. "Congratulations."

"Thanks."

"By the way, I would have done the same thing," Senator McAfee told Jethro ominously as he turned back to Jenny, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

"Of course, your husband is welcome, Director. My wife would love to meet him," said Senator McAfee. "How about I call your secretary tomorrow to finalize the details?"

"Sounds good."

As the Senator stepped back into the elevator, Jenny once again, Jenny had the distinct impression that she'd missed something. And made a mental note to find out what exactly had Jethro done when they were alone tonight. She turned to him, her confident expression wary.

"Are we okay?" she asked hesitantly.

"Yeah, we're okay Jen."

The elevator dinged signaling its return and he placed his hand on the small of her back as they entered together.

"Besides," Gibbs said, "I kind of like the man."

"Oh great," she muttered, rolling her eyes as the elevator doors slid closed.

The End.