Gibbs reached the bottom of the stairs just in time to see her stumble, he couldn't breathe, he wasn't going to make it, she was going to die and it was all his fault. Regret and pain whirled round his head as kept moving forward, trying to stop what seemed inevitable.

Jenny reached out desperate for anything to steady her, at first she had found nothing but air, then after what felt like the longest second of her life her hand connected with the banister. Grabbing it she began to steady herself, struggling slightly and was glad when two strong arms reached around her waist and pulled her forward and upright.

'I got you Jen, it's ok'

She looked up at Jethro, his arms still wrapped round her , her shaking hands gripping tightly onto them, 'Thank you, I just lost my balance for a second', she untangled herself, quickly scooping up the scattered files and she continued down the stairs. Gibbs just stood for a second trying to collect his thoughts, and then filled with anger that she had brushed off the incident so quickly he followed her.

The team had watched the incident shocked, they saw an obviously shaken director head in their direction and an irate Gibbs following her

'Train wreck heading this way'. muttered Dinozzo, as they watched the unfolding events. Gibbs grabbed the directors arm and whipped her round.

'What the hell Agent Gibbs!!'

'I warned you about those bloody shoes! Do you want to break your neck?'

'The carpet had a tear in it, I can assure you Agent Gibbs that I am perfectly capable of staying upright', the pair stood for a second just glaring at each other before Jenny continued, 'Now I have to go, I have things to do I really don't have time to hang around and discuss fashion with you'. With that she walked into the lift and much to her irritation she saw that he had slipped in just before the doors slid shut and then he slammed on the emergency stop button.

Jenny was speechless with anger and shock as she watched Gibbs pace the elevator floor barely looking at her, she managed to force out 'What on earth do you think you are playing at, you have been rude and sullen all day and now this!', Receiving no reply she shoved past him and hit the re-start button on the elevator.

Jethro was really confused, he honestly didn't know what to do, he loved Jenny and he couldn't lose her, seeing her trip he realised that he couldn't watch over her 24/7 but he just couldn't tell her. He could hear her talking to him, but the words just weren't registering, he felt the lift jolt back into life and it brought him back to his senses. He reached out and hit the button again stalling the lift once more. He pushed Jenny back against the elevator wall and kissed her.

After a while the need for air meant that they had to break apart, her hands were tangled through his silver hair, while one of his hands pinned her to his body and the other was cupping her cheek, his thumb stroking her flushed skin. He smiled as he took in her dishevelled hair, blazing eyes and swollen mouth,

'I love you Jen'

She gazed up at him surprise written all over her face, 'You what?'

'I love you, and I'm fed up of wasting time, I want us to be together'

'You really mean it don't you', she smiled widely at him, 'I love you to Jethro, you have no idea how many regrets I have about leaving you, I want nothing more than to fix those mistakes'

'Believe me Jen, if there is one thing I understand it's regrets', she kissed him again, slightly surprised when he pulled away, 'As much as I'm enjoying this, we need to go Christmas shopping'

'What! Why!'

'You'll see'

It was after 5 and the team were gathered in Abby's living room, discussing where Gibbs and the Director had gotten to.

'I am telling you, right now they're doing the horizontal tango' Tony was insistent and had spent the last few hours making countless lewd jokes and puns.

Ziva shook her head, 'I don't know Jenny seemed really annoyed, I personally think she's killed him'

'Mommy and daddy would never hurt each other', Abby looked appalled at the very thought

'They would however bump pelvises, I am telling you that right now….'

'TONY!, Gibbs and Jenny are not at it like hares'

'Pretty sure you mean rabbits Ziva', the team jumped round to find Jenny and Gibbs standing in the doorway, Gibbs continued, 'Abby you really need to lock your door'

Abby nodded and hugged them both, Ducky took in the grinning pair and how closely they were standing together and asked, 'Where did you two disappear to?'

'I realised I hadn't bought Jenny a Christmas present', the team looked in amazement as Jenny blushed slightly and Gibb's arm slipped around her waist.

Tony was almost wetting himself with joy, 'What did you get her boss?', No one was prepared for the answer as Jenny flashed her left hand to the group and showed them the sparkling diamond ring that glistened on her finger. The group was speechless, until a overjoyed shriek filled the room and Abby launched herself at the couple.

'Really!!!!!, You're getting married, when?'

'December 31st, Gibbs smiled as Jenny continued, 'We decided to start the new year with a new life, we got fed up wasting time, you're all invited of course'. The rest of the team rushed to congratulate the pair, all thrilled that they had finally seen how perfect they were for each other, and Tony was also overjoyed at the thought of all those bets he could call in.

Later on in the evening, Jenny and Jethro stood talking about the future:

'So think you'll make marriage work for you this time?'

'With you, definitely , I have a feeling that we are going to be very happy, by the way where is my present?'.

She laughed at him and raised a suggestive eyebrow, 'I have something you can unwrap later, oh and Jethro, we're standing underneath mistletoe', he looked up and grinned at her, she wrapped her arms round his neck and he pulled her close, just before their lips met he heard her whisper, 'I really love Christmas', and for the first time in years he had to agree.

Well that's it, I hope you enjoyed it and felt the ending fitted. I really enjoyed writting it and already have two more story ideas in mind but I'm not sure what one to do first so I am looking for some advice, both will have some angst in it. The first would only be slightly angsty and would be a baby fic, I know some people don't like them. The second will be very angst driven and will feature someone desperate to destroy Gibbs. If anyone is interested in either let me know :) Thanks for all the reviews, sorry I haven't done any seperate replies I promise that if I write more I will