Family

Before long Jethro got wind of Fornell’s lapse in judgment and how Ziva protected me. On some subconscious level Jethro knew that Abby and I were safe with Ziva around. After all Abby and I were the youngest team members. Needless to say Jethro wasn’t very happy with Fornell. Neither was Jenny; as Jethro fumed Jenny placed a call to Director Hutchins. Jethro’s approach was a little less professional.
When Jethro got back from his visit to Fornell’s; Jenny was waiting for him in her office. Within minutes Jethro was standing in front of Jenny.
“What the hell were you thinking, Jethro?”
“I was protecting your sister, Jen. Tobias crossed a line.”
“I was there, Jaylyn instigated Tobias.”
“She may have, but Tobias should’ve shown some restraint.”
“And Jaylyn shouldn’t have what she said.”
“What happened to defending family?”
“I did defend my sister, Jethro. I just got off the phone with Director Hutchins. Fornell is going to keep his distance.”
“And the joint case between NCIS and the FBI?”
“NCIS now has full jurisdiction, Fornell and the FBI are off the case.”
“Good.”
“There is more.”
“What?”
“We need a family to go undercover.”
“Fill in the blanks, Jen.”
“We need seven agents to pose as a happy family on vacation at a resort.”
“You have agents in mind?”
“Jaylyn was thinking that she, Abby, Ziva, McGee and Tony would pose as the children.”
“And who was Jaylyn thinking would pose as the parents?”
“Us.”
“She has lost her mind.”
“Watch it Jethro.”
“I am not putting you in that kind of danger.”
“I can take care of myself. Besides I’ll have you and your team there to protect me.”
Jethro didn’t say a word.
“We’re doing this and that’s final, Jethro. Go get your team ready. We’re leaving as soon as Agent Blye and Agent Vaile arrive.”
“OSP agents, Jenny. Was it Leon’s idea to send them or was it your idea?”
“It's all Leon’s idea, Jethro. He hasn’t been too happy with me since I came back.”
“And when have you cared about what Leon thinks or anyone else for that matter thought.”
“Play nice Jethro.”
“I’ll play nice later.” Jethro said as a devious smirk played across his face.
“We’ll see.”
By five o’clock that evening Agent Blye and Agent Vaile were at NCIS. Within minutes of their arrival the seven of us were on our way to the resort.
“Now so that everyone knows ahead of time there are surveillance cameras in the kitchen and the living room.” McGee said.
Jenny had procured a Hummer for us to travel in.
“Okay, what are our covers?” I asked.
“Gibbs is a Carpenter, Director Shepard is a lawyer. Tony is a film professor.”
“That’s so fitting.” Ziva said.
“We’re giving him that cover again?” Jenny asked.
“Yeah, that worked out so well the last time.” I said.
Jenny glared at me.
“Ziva is a self-defense instructor.” McGee continued.
“Now that’s fitting. Going to show off your crazy ninja skills?” Tony asked.
Ziva ignored Tony’s quip as McGee continued on.
“Jaylyn is a television producer. Abby teaches forensic science at the local community college and I am an IT analyst.” McGee finished.
“Are we using our own names or do we have aliases” I asked.
“We are using our own names and the family name is King by the way.”
When the seven of us were in the elevator prior to our departure we had put in our earwigs so that we could hear Agent Blye and Agent Vaile.
“Director, Agent Shepard; you two aren’t sisters while you are undercover. You are mother and daughter.” Agent Vaile said.
“I think they know that, Dom.” Agent Blye said.
“Don’t worry about it; Director Shepard has always been like a mom to me.” I said reassuring Agent Vaile.
As I spoke Jenny looked back at me.
“Shouldn’t be a problem acting like mom, right Jen?”
“Not at all.”
On the other end of the earwig we could all hear the surprise in Agent Vaile’s voice as he heard me call Jenny by her name instead of calling her Director like Tony, Abby, Ziva and McGee did.
“Did you honestly think that Agent Shepard would always say Director?” Agent Blye said.
“Kinda did, Kensi.”
“Well I don’t, Agent Vaile. I call her by her name just like Agent Gibbs and Dr. Mallard do.”
At that point Agent Vaile blushed and we drew closer to the resort.
“Some ground rules before we get to the resort. Director Shepard and I will be sharing a room; McGee and DiNozzo will share one room, David, Shepard and Abby will bunk in the third room. And no switching rooms or anything.” Gibbs said as we pulled into the resort’s valet station.
“Got it boss.” Tony, Ziva, McGee and I said in unison.
“Abby?”
“I got it Gibbs.”
“One big happy family.” Jenny said as we got out of the car.