Beyond the Holiday Adventure: Adjustments

This is a science fiction AU crossover of NCIS and Magnificent Seven. This story will be mainly written from the point of view of NCIS, though. I do not own NCIS, Magnificent Seven, or Doctor Who (I haven't forgotten about the screwdriver), any products associated with any show or any movie or TV reference of any kind or any other character or star. No money has been made on any of these writings. No copyright infringement is intended.

This is #5 in the Holiday Adventure series. If you haven't read A Holiday Adventure, A Holiday Adventure Continues, Beyond the Holiday Adventure: Still Here! or Beyond the Holiday Adventure: The Weddings, you may want to read those before this one.

Once again, I want to thank all of you for the reviews, alerts and favorites. I also want to thank those of you who are just reading. Even though you haven't reviewed, it is still an honor to have you read my stories!

Warning: There will be discipline in the form of spankings and groundings in this story. It all depends on how the "kids" (and sometimes the wives) behave and we all know that they have a tendency to get into trouble.

Chapter 1

Warning: Very light swat and discussion of spanking.

"Jethro, you are bad."

"Well, Jen, how about we find out how bad I really can be?" Gibbs asked mischievously.

Before Gibbs had fallen asleep for good that night, with Jenny in his arms, he sighed and gave thanks for everything he had. He was thankful for the beautiful woman in his arms and the wonderful family he now possessed. He knew that Shannon and Kelly would be so happy for him. Through strange circumstances of accidental time travel, he had finally moved on.

He smiled at the thought of his two lovely daughters and three wonderful sons. Although he knew he had to deal with Tim and Tony on his return, he realized he wouldn't change a thing about his kids.

He was glad that Ducky was with them. He helped keep a mature balance in their lives. After all, what would they do without his stories? He was also grateful for Nettie. Like Ducky, she helped with the balance. He was also beginning to see her as a surrogate mom. He chuckled at the thought of how she took her role seriously. After all, who else except his parents had ever been able to successfully threaten and swat him with a kitchen implement and live to tell about it?

While Chris was settling in for the night, he too admired the beautiful woman in his arms. He realized how grateful he was for the wife and son he had just acquired. He knew that Sarah and Adam would be happy that he gave up the self-destructive streak, had finally moved on and had something to live for. As always he was thankful for his extended family. The other six men had become family to him. JD was easy to get close to because he needed extra care. He became a little brother to the others and sometimes needed to be "reminded" that he was still "wet behind the ears" when he got too impetuous. Of course, Nettie had always been family. He was glad to share her with Gibbs and his family. He chuckled and thought, "Maybe I won't have to look at her spoon so often. Maybe Gibbs will take some of the pressure off of me."

Gibbs and Jenny woke the next morning and began preparing for the day ahead.

"Are you really going to make the kids squirm today?" Jenny asked.

"Yup."

"Well you have definitely proven that you can be bad in more ways than one. Why not add to it today?" Jenny said with a chuckle.

"I don't remember any complaints last night." Gibbs said with a raised eyebrow.

Jenny blushed and said, "No. No complaints from me."

Soon, they were on their way back to the ranch.

Meanwhile, Chris and Mary were getting ready to leave his cabin. They were to meet Gibbs and his family at the ranch for lunch and pick up Billy.

"Well, was last night worth the wait?" Chris asked with a smirk.

Mary blushed and asked mischievously, "What do you think?"

Chris pulled her to him and said, "I think we both know it was worth it."

Mary laughed and said, "Of course Chris. I am also excited to get the rest of my life started with you."

"Well, Mrs. Larabee, let's get to it." Chris said as he lightly smacked Mary's backside.

They were soon on their way to the Gibbs ranch.

Billy had been on his best behavior the night before and this morning. He knew from experience to take Chris seriously. Chris never said anything he did not mean or would not carry out. He also had a feeling that Gibbs was the same way. After all, this was Gibbs' home. Miz Nettie would not have hesitated but to lay into him with her wooden spoon if necessary. She had done that once or twice before. He was unsure of Ducky, but he was unwilling to take a chance when one spanking at Gibbs' would lead to another with Chris.

He pondered to himself, "I really hate being a kid. Yah get in trouble at school or someone else's home and yah get in trouble with Chris. Now I have all these extra people in my life that can spank me too." He sighed and thought with childlike innocence, "I like them all so much, though. I'll have to behave or just not get caught. Chris and Gibbs won't know everything I do. They won't be able to catch everything."

Gibbs and Jenny walked into the ranch house and were greeted by happy family members, two of which were happy and nervous.

Mary and Chris soon followed and were greeted by an excited young man. Chris reacted as promised. He hugged Billy and asked, "Did you behave?"

"Yes Sir," Billy said with happiness and pride.

Chris looked at Ducky and Nettie and got confirmation. "I'm proud of you Billy. Good boy!"

"Thanks Pa!"

Mary beamed with pride at the sight of her son and husband and their relationship.

Nettie broke in and said, "Lunch is ready."

The families sat and enjoyed a wonderful meal and fellowship.

Chris once again told Billy how proud he was of him for behaving. Billy told Chris about the fun he had at the ranch with Gibbs' kids.

Gibbs used Chris and Billy's conversation to trigger one of his own with his kids. "What about you guys? Did you behave?"

When he got a round of 'Yes Dad' from all the kids, he asked, "Are you sure you five aren't hiding something? You do know that a lie of omission is just like an all-out lie? Right Tony and Tim?"

"Yes Dad." Tony and Tim knew he was referring to the afternoon in town that they were in trouble for already.

The kids were nervously looking around and squirming. It took all the control the older adults had not to laugh. They had all been let in on the fact that Gibbs was going to do this.

Billy looked nervous too. Even though he didn't do anything wrong, he couldn't help but think back on a couple of half-truths he told recently. Chris noticed it and filed it for later. Chris thought, "Gibbs is good at this interrogation thing. He has Billy squirming too."

Tim was already in enough trouble, but he couldn't rat his siblings out. He thought, "Surely Dad will understand that we decorated the cabins for a surprise and make an exception this time."

Abby and Ziva were extra nervous. They were still grounded when they left home. "This will not end well," Ziva thought.

Jimmy was looking so pale that Jenny couldn't stand it anymore and lightly punched Gibbs' arm. "Jethro," she whispered.

Tony knew that it was worse not to eventually speak up then to be a rat, so he did the only thing that he could do, "Dad, I left the ranch and helped some of Chris' team decorate the cabins for your wedding night."

"Tony you are giving Dad a lie of omission to cover another lie of omission. I went too, Dad." Abby bravely spoke up. She couldn't let her brother take the fall.

With that, all of Gibbs' kids confessed. No one was willing to let the other take the blame alone.

Gibbs showed pride in his smile.

"If I ever questioned yer team's loyalty, I won't do that again." Chris said with a chuckle.

The adults who were privy to what Gibbs was doing could no longer contain themselves. Laughter broke out, but the younger ones of the group looked around in a confused manner. Billy was also confused. He couldn't imagine why Tony and the rest of the group were so nervous in the first place.

"Dad, you are cruel! You knew!" Tony was in awe and embarrassment.

"Yup." Gibbs said with a smile.

"Dad! You were hiding your prankster side from us. You have been holding out." Abby said with amazement.

"Do not get any ideas about pranks." Gibbs said with a raised eyebrow.

"I'm sure I speak for all four of us in saying 'Thank You' for decorating." Gibbs said with a small smile. Everyone agreed. After hugs, relieved emotions and talk of how wonderful the kids decorated, Gibbs spoke. "Well, it is time for Tony and Tim to meet me in the woodshed for a little discussion."

Chris took that as his cue to take his family home. He did not want to be around for that. He had enough drama in his life. On the trip back to town Billy asked, "Pa, why did Mr. Gibbs want to discuss something in the woodshed? Couldn't he do that in the den?"

Chris smiled and said, "Billy, you will learn that Mr. Gibbs will discuss what he wants, where he wants and when he wants because he is Mr. Gibbs. Don't be questionin' about those things. Okay?"

"Yes Sir."

"By the way, did you understand what is meant by a lie of omission?" Chris asked.

"Yes, Pa. It is when you tell half or some of the truth and leave things out." Billy then asked nervously, "Why Pa?"

Chris looked at Mary and then looked down at Billy, "Just wonderin' if you knew."

Mary could tell that there was something going on but decided to wait and ask later that day.

Meanwhile, Tony and Tim were in the woodshed anxiously awaiting their discussion with Gibbs.

TBC …..