Mac and Stella had woken up after a little nap. While Mac took a quick shower, Stella made a phone call overseas to check if everything was in order for the next day. After she’d hung up she went to the bathroom to inform Mac and took a quick shower herself. On his way to the kitchen the doorbell rang. He changed direction and went for the door.
“You certainly took your time.” He smirked at Gibbs and checked his watch. Gibbs innocently shrugged his shoulders and followed Mac to the kitchen. Jordan tried to lift a lid of a pan.
“Hey!” Mac slapped her hand and she let go of the lid. He then handed Gibbs a coffee and poured himself a cup of tea.
“Now make yourself helpful and set the table.” Mac grinned. “No food for free.” Jordan snagged Gibbs’ cup and took a quick sip.
“Good coffee, Mac.” She handed Gibbs his coffee back, gave him a big smirk and disappeared in to the dining room.
“Where’s Stella?” Gibbs grinned as Jordan had left.
“Right behind you.” Stella tapped him on his shoulder.
“You’re getting good at this.” Gibbs laughed at Stella sneaking up on him. She walked over to Mac and grabbed his cup.
“Good tea, Mac.” She complimented after she drank the rest of his cup. “Where’s Jordan?”
“Setting the table in the dining room.” She gave him back the empty cup and thanked him with a kiss.
“Great. I’ll see if she needs a hand, you fill in Jethro.” Stella left for the dining room.
“Those two are more a like than they know.” Mac grinned before he informed Gibbs about the overseas phone call.
When dinner was ready the men carried in the plates, while Jordan poured them a glass of wine and water for Stella. During dinner they caught up with everything that had happened the last two months. At 11pm Stella started yawning. Jordan knew what the last month of a pregnancy could do and hinted to Mac to take her to bed. Gibbs and she cleaned up and filled the dishwasher. They then quietly left the house.
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Next morning Gibbs was still in bed, while Jordan got the twins. She laid them in bed with Gibbs, so she could keep an eye on them while she unpacked their luggage. She was about to open the first suitcase when the doorbell rang.
“I’m never gonna get this unpacking done!” She groaned as she put her negligee over her nightgown. Gibbs opened his eyes and grinned at her complaint.
“Mummy’s in for a big surprise.” Gibbs smirked at the twins. He then quickly got out of bed, put on his pyjama trousers over his boxers and picked up the twins. He stopped in the hallway when Jordan opened the door.
“Let’s get this show on the road!” Stella squealed enthusiastically as she strolled in to the apartment. Jordan’s eyes widened. Abby and Adam came out of Abby’s room at Stella’s shriek.
Mac smirked at Stella’s cheerfulness and followed with two large suitcases. “Time to get married, Peaches.” He said dryly. He quickly pecked Jordan on her cheek and passed her.
“Would someone explain to me what the heck is going on?” Jordan closed the door with one hand on her hip.
Stella took over Ryan from Gibbs and grinned like a Cheshire cat. Gibbs handed Kenzy over to Abby. She swiftly placed something between Gibbs’ back and his pyjama trousers. Adam felt somewhat awkward.
“Jethro…?” Gibbs approached Jordan with a wicked expression on his face.
“A little bird knew you didn’t want to marry in New York.” His voice sounded serious as he placed his hands on her arms. Jordan looked speechless at Stella and then back at Gibbs. “You feel up for another trip?”
“T-Trip?” She almost stuttered. Gibbs’ right hand went to his back and when it came back Jordan was facing two flight tickets. She silently reached for them and opened one.
“Mexico?” A tear rolled from her right eye. Gibbs lifted her head and with his thumb he removed the tear.
“There’s a beach waiting for you to say ‘yes’, Angel.” Gibbs whispered next to her ear. “What do you say?”
“Yes, yes, yes!” She squealed and threw her arms around his neck. “Jethro, I love you oh so much.” Gibbs enveloped Jordan and held her tight.
“I love you more.” He chuckled. He then removed a strain of hair out of her face and set her back on the floor. Lovingly he claimed her lips which voluntarily opened for him. Their tongues duelled for what seems to be minutes.
“People, people!” Abby clapped her hands. “We have a plane to catch!” Adam smiled at Abby’s enthusiasm and was surprised when she showed him another ticket. “And you… you’re coming with me!” She squinted her eyes. Adam gave Mac a questionable look and smiled gratefully when he nodded a ‘yes’.
Gibbs and Jordan broke off the kiss and Jordan signed a ‘tank-you’ to Stella. A tear fell from Stella’s face at Jordan’s happiness and satisfied she laid her head on Mac’s shoulder.
“Well, no bikinis for me, Taylor.” She sighed as she rested a hand on her stomach.” Mac smirked at her comment.
“No… But you’ll look wonderful in those tankinis I packed for you, Gorgeous.” Stella was speechless and stared at his sinister look. Mac in response grinned and passionately kissed his attractive wife.
Two hours later they all were boarded and on their way to Mexico.
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