I have been trying to find the right story in my head because I have so many and as you all can see I always take a break from every story and take forever to finish them. Well, I believe I have finally found the right story.

PREVIOUSLY ON NCIS

"There won't be any off the job…"

"That's too bad cause I missed you…"

"Always admired your way with children. Ever think of having any of your own?"

"That an offer Jen?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"Paris."

"Get your mind out of the bedroom Jethro."

"I'm fine Jethro wish I had my coat!"

"You remembered us making love didn't you Jethro?"

"I don't know, all I remember Jenny as…"

"Jenny?"

"Yeah, Jenny, she said she was my partner."

"What kind of partner?"

"Jethro…"

"Madam Director"

SET AFTER SEASON 3 GIBBS RETURNS FROM MEXICO IN SEASON FOUR.

"I can handle myself perfectly fine Jen."

"Really? Because from where I stand you are complete mess."

Jethro turned and looked at her and put his bourbon down.

"How the hell am I a mess?" he growled.

"For starters, your hair is all over the place, you need to shave, maybe sleep in a proper bed…"

"Oh you meant physically." He interrupted her. Jenny bit her lip.

"Well I also meant mentally. You were just blown up by a terrorist and you still have only half your memory back. If you didn't remember Serbia…" she began.

"Of course I remembered Serbia. I was messing with you. How could I forget?"

He could have sworn he saw Jenny blush a bit. He stood up and walked over to his unfinished boat.

"Why did you go, Jethro?" she asked. Jethro picked up his tools and began to work. She walked over and took one of them out of his hand and gave him the glare. He looked at her.

"I already said why."

"That you were angry at Mike? That is no reason to leave behind the people who love you the most," She said. "You tore them apart. For the first two weeks it was silent. Abby didn't play music, Ducky was always in a bad mood, Tony didn't quote any movies, McGee and Ziva barely spoke."

"They eventually moved on." He said and looked at her. Jenny gave a sad smile and shook her head.

"No Jethro, they didn't move on like you moved on from Mike. Why do you believe Ziva called you? It wasn't just because she couldn't go to anyone else, but she knew you would save her. Why do you think Abby handcuffed you to her? She was terrified you had left her again. You're a father figure to them Jethro, you're the father Tony never had, and even Ziva."

Jethro put his other tools down and looked at Jenny.

"And what am I to you Jen? Just another damn good agent?"

He could have sworn he saw tears form in the corner of her eyes. She stepped back and shook her head.

"No… you mean so much more to me Jethro. You're not ever going to be another agent to me no matter how much I want it to be that way." She said.

Jethro looked at her. He was reading her up and down. He came closer and she didn't back away.

"Then why did you say no off the job?" he asked softly. She looked up at him.

"I had just gotten the job Jethro. I wanted to prove myself to NCIS and to SecNav. Becoming romantically involved with you again right off the bat would be a bad way to start."

"And what is your heart telling you now?" he asked moving closer. She shook her head.

"I don't know…" she whispered.

"Let me help you…" he said and slowly moved down to her. Jenny could feel his rough skin meet hers as he kissed her cheek. He did it slowly and then moved away. She put her hand up to her cheek. Jenny found her other hand slowly meeting his and intertwining them. Jethro moved his free hand to her hair. He hated how short it was. He slowly moved so her forehead met his. He saw her eyes were closed.

"Open your eyes Jen," He whispered. She did and met his deep blue eyes. "You helped me remember now let me help you."

Jenny lowered her hand from her cheek and put it on his chest. He heard her breath hitch at how close they were. His heart was racing with hers close behind him. They stayed like that for a couple minutes until Jethro made another move. He moved his hand from her hair to her lower back and brought her closer. She moved her hand up towards his neck. Together, they finally met halfway and kissed lightly. She felt his grip tighten on her hand. She released his hand and put it around his neck with the other one. His hand went around her waist. The kiss didn't heat up, they kept it slow and loving. When they finally broke away, their foreheads met.

"I think I'm beginning to remember," she whispered. "Stay Jethro, please."

He looked at her in the eyes and said,

"I'm never leaving you again Jen as long as you promise me the same thing."

She smiled.

"I'm never leaving you Leroy Jethro Gibbs."

Jethro smiled at her and held her there.

"I have never felt so happy to see that sparkle in your eyes."

She smiled wide and kissed him again. She felt him begin to remove her jacket and she let it drop the floor.

"They say that good things take time, but really great things happen in blink of the night."