A Family Affair
Chpt 3
“My little girls getting married” Patricia replied, tearing up
“Mum, there’s more” Kate said, “I’m pregnant”
“Oh my.....is it Jethro’s?” Patricia whispered
“MUM!” Kate replied, graham and Gibbs had top contain themselves
“Well honey, it’s a valid question” Patricia replied
“How is it a valid question mother?” Kate replied upset
Meanwhile, graham and Gibbs stepped one step away from them. Graham congratulated Gibbs and him his ‘fatherly’ warning. Also asked if that’s why she was upset earlier today, he replied in the positive.
“well, look how old he is.....I mean, can he still?......is he still......”Patricia mumbled off, trying to get out of the sticky situation she put herself in with starting with that question.
“Are you suggesting I cheated on him mother? I love Jethro. He is my life. He is the father of our child. Why can’t you be happy?” Kate said starting to tear up. Gibbs heard and moved back over to Kate’s side, and out both hands on her shoulders
“I am happy honey. It’s just a shock” Patricia said. “So, what came first, the ring or the baby?”
“Baby, the ring Patricia, but I was going to propose before I found out about the little one” Gibbs said place a gentle hand over Kate’s tummy
“And I’m to believe that?” Patricia said accusingly
“I can vouch for him Patricia” graham responded. “Jethro asked for permission earlier today. Kate came home awhile later after I assume is when she found out about the baby” graham continued
“You asked for my father’s permission?” Kate said turning and smiling at Gibbs
“Yes, I thought it would be appropriate” Gibbs replied. Kate leaned up and kissed him
“You know, you’re the most sweetest man Leroy Jethro Gibbs” Kate said, giving Gibbs a passionate kiss. Patricia and graham walked off, leaving the two to their own. After more dancing, and the cake, Patricia and Graham got up to make speeches.
“First off, I would like to thank our family for putting this together. For all of them being here tonight. We’ll like to thank our friends who have come tonight. To all those people that have been here for us. I think the one thing that kept us together all these years were our family, communication and most importantly, the love that we have for each other” graham spoke. He handed the mic to Patricia
“We would also like to that you for all the gifts, now, we don’t have favourites” which caused a few people to laugh, “but”, Patricia continued “we do admit though, there was one gift that did stand out” Patricia continued
“I know, the family portrait. I was the one that thought of it” Michael said aloud, causing everyone to laugh.
“Yes Michael, we love the portrait. But I’m sorry to let you know Michael, in a years’ time, the portrait will have to be updated” Patricia said, and silence filled the room. Kate and Gibbs looked at each other and knew that their secret was about to become public. “Our little girl, our Katie has just given us the best anniversary present ever. Katie just told us that she’s getting married” Patricia said
Everyone started clapping, and the congratulations were sent around the room. “But” Patricia continued, after it dies down a little “not only is she getting married, but we’re also going to be grandparents again. My little baby is having a baby” Patricia said as the tears started to fall
“Oh Mum” Kate said as she got up and walked over to her and gave her a hug. “It’s ok. It was going to happen sooner or later. I AM in my 30’s” Kate laughed, causing Patricia and Graham to laugh. Everyone got up and went over to the happy couple to congratulate them. The party continued on, and after awhile, Gibbs noticed that Kate was becoming tired. They said their goodbyes and left, taking with them Bree and Sian. When they got home, Kate carried Bree and Gibbs carried Sian. Put them to bed and went to get ready themselves.
“Kate darling. I did forget to ask. How far along are you?”
“Oh.....um....the doctor said 12 weeks”
“How did you not notice before?”
“Don’t know. Are you upset?”
“I’m not upset. You’ve never been pregnant before. How were you to know. How come you never noticed not having your um......”Gibbs said trying to find the appropriate word to say
“Period?”
“Yeah”
“I thought it was stress. The last 2 cases were big and stressful as well as coming here” she replied
“So, in 6 months, were going to be parents” Gibbs said in awe
“Yes, we are”
“So, when do you want to get married?” Gibbs asked
“I don’t know. I don’t want to be fat though. When do you think?”
“Well, if I had my way, I would say yesterday, but tomorrow is fine by me” Gibbs replied with a smile
“You serious?”
“Yeah, why?”
“Let’s do it then. Almost everyone’s here. It’s just the guys from work that aren’t here”
“How about we talk with your family and make it for next weekend. That way, we have time to prepare, and we can tell the team in person?”
“That sounds better” Kate replied, kissing Gibbs.
They stopped when there was a light tap on the door. Kate got up and opened the door. When she opened it, she almost missed Bree standing there shyly.
“What’s up honey?” Kate whispered
“Mummy and Daddy” Bree said
“You upset that mummy and daddy aren’t here?” Gibbs whispered
Bree nodded and with an outstretched hand, Gibbs helped Bree on to the bed. Gibbs laid on his back in the middle, had Bree in one crook of his arm and offered Kate the other. She put her up indicating she’ll be back in a minute. When she came back, she crawled into the bed, into Gibbs arms and snuggled into him. They fell into a deep sleep.
About an hour later, everyone else arrived back at the house. Laura went straight to their room to check on Bree, when she arrived, there was a note taped to the door
Laura
Bree felt alone. She’s
With Jethro and I
She’ll be fine
Luv Kate
Laura held the note, and headed to Kates room
“How is she?” Michael asked
Laura raised a finger to her mouth then motioned him to follow. Patricia and Graham saw, and followed also. Laura quietly opened Kates door, the light from the hallway was on the sleeping trio. Kate lying half her body on Gibbs, one arm protectively over Bree. Bree lying comfortably, on thumb in her mouth and her left arm draped across Gibbs’ chest. Gibbs lying on his back, both arms wrapped protectively around both girls. They all sighed and left the trio to sleep
Gibbs laid awake for awhile before Kate started to stir
“Morning darling” Gibbs whispered, kissing Kate on the top of her head
“Morning to you too” she replied kissing his chest
“I could get use to this” Gibbs whispered
“To what?”
“Waking up to you in my arms as well as our child” he replied looking at Bree who was starting to stir herself
“Same here” she replied quietly. Kate then go up quickly and ran to the bathroom. Gibbs could hear her retching. He slowly adjusted Bree, and slid out of the bed and went into the bathroom to comfort Kate. After she was finished, she sat back and leaned against Gibbs chest. They sat there for a little when they heard a soft noise at the door
“Is Aunt Kate ok” Bree asked
“Yes darling. Come here” Gibbs said, stretching a hand out
“Why is Aunt Kate sick?” Bree asked curiously
“Well, Aunt Kate has a baby in her tummy, and the baby is doing summersaults and making Aunt Kate be sick” Gibbs explained
“How did the baby get into Aunt Kates tummy?” Bree asked.
They heard a laugh outside the bathroom door
“Come on baby, let’s leave Aunt Kate and Uncle Jethro alone” Laura said, walking into the bathroom
“Can I feel the baby doing summersaults?” Bree asked
“When Aunt Kate gets big and fat you can” Gibbs said earning him a slap from Kate and a small laugh from Bree and Laura. Laura picked Bree up and took her out, and Gibbs helped Kate up, sat her on the toilet seat. He ran Kate a bath, put some Rose bubble bath in it, and helped her get into it. He went back into the room, got their clothes and went back into the bathroom. He had a shower while Kate was in the tub. He got into his boxers, and went and washed Kates back. He helped her out and they both got ready for the day. They walked down into the kitchen, and was glad that everyone was there. They sat down for breakfast, Kate only having dry toast.
“Mum, Dad, everyone” Kate said “Jethro and I wanted to get your help on something” Kate continued.
“Sure, yeah, of course” was heard from all
“Well, we wanted to know if you would be able to help us plan our wedding” Kate said
“Of course honey” Patricia replied “ when were you planning to have it?” Patricia said
“Well” Kate said. “We were hoping for this coming weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday” Kate said
“Oh dear, that’s not a lot of time” Graham said
“We know that” Gibbs said “all the people we want to invite are here, or back at work, we only want something small, easy, and simple church ceremony” Gibbs continued, smiling at Kate
“Backyard or Park reception” Kate continued. “We were actually wanting today, but we both want to tell our friends in person, and inform the director personally” Kate finished
“Why a week, not a couple of months?” James said
“I don’t want to be fat for the wedding, and I want to be married before the baby is born” Kate finished
“Well, we can start organising today” Laura said
After breakfast, they got to work. They booked the church, also deciding to have the reception I n Kate’s parent’s backyard, hired caterers for a pit roast dinner. Also, the DJ was hired for the music and the MC-ing, all that was left to do was get the rings, which Kate and Jethro were going to do back home, same as the wedding dress, and Jethro’s suit. Bridesmaids and Flower girls dresses were going to be done in a local dress store, as most of the bridesmaids and the flower girl were there. Kate was going to sent measurements for Abby. Kate wanted Abby to e her Matron of Honour. The groomsmen were just going to wear black suits, white shirt. By 5pm, everything was sorted, and Kate and Gibbs were almost packed for their flight at 9pm. They said their goodbyes and headed back home, knowing that this day next week, they will be married.
The flight home was turbulence free, which was good for Kate, she was able t get a couple of hours sleep. When they finally arrived home, they went straight to bed, too exhausted to even unpack. Tomorrow was going to be an interesting day at work.
Author's Chapter Notes:
Kates parents are told the happy news!