AN: I said there would be a flashback, but I have moved it to the next chapter.

Friday had finally arrived and Jenny would be lying if she said she wasn't nervous. The truth she'd hidden for eight years would most certainly come out during this trip if not as soon as Gibbs stepped in the door. Eight years and she was no less scared now as she was then if not more concerned about this meeting.

Jenny heard the door bell ring and she took a deep breath as she walked towards the door. The sound thundering sound of feet running down the stairs echoed throughout the house. 'I've told her not to run on the steps' Jenny thought to herself 'Just as hard headed as her father.'

Lea Rey ran down the stairs with her NCIS logo backpack that had been a gift from Maura.. Just as her feet hit the bottom stairs Jenny answered the door to Gibbs who stood with two cups of coffee.

"Morning Jen," Gibbs greeted handing her one of the coffees.

"Thank you Gibbs," Jenny spoke taking a sip of her coffee.

Lea Rey had ran behind Jenny as she opened the door. Slowly she peeked out from behind the door. Gibbs quickly spotted her.

"Hey," Gibbs greeted in a much different voice than he normally spoke.

Lea Rey moved back behind the door. Even though her mother had told her many stories of Jethro Gibbs he knew nothing if her and that made her unsure. Jenny knew the conflicting thoughts running through Lea Rey's head and turned around to give her a reassuring smile.

"Hi," She spoke barely audible.

Gibbs stepped into the door so he could see her better.

Lea Rey had her mother's firey red hair that he estimated fell past her shoulders. At the moment it was tied back with a black ribbon. Gibbs took special notice in her frozen blue eyes that held warmth behind their icy exterior.

"I'm Gibbs," He introduced.

Lea Rey gave him a soft smile then glanced to Jenny.

"Jethro this is Lea Rey," Jenny spoke.

"How old are you Lea Rey?" He asked.

Gibbs watched as Lea Rey held up seven fingers. Jenny also watched in interest as Lea Rey studied him with curiosity.

"Nice to meet you Mister Gibbs," She spoke carefully.

"Nice to meet you too," He replied.

More confident than before Lea Rey shot into conversation. Jenny found comfort in this and thought that maybe it wouldn't go said bad when she told Gibbs.

"We better get going or else we'll miss our flight," She told them hating to break up their conversation.

Jenny went to grab their suit cases, but Gibbs stopped her and got them.

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"Lea do you want the outside, middle, or window seat?" Jenny asked as they reached their seats.

"Middle," Lea Rey replied.

"Gibbs?" Jenny questioned.

"Either is fine," Gibbs told her as he put their carry ons in the over head.

"I'll take the outside," Jenny stated allowing Gibbs and Lea Rey to take their seats before taking her own.

Jenny started reading while Lea Rey eagerly asked Gibbs questions.

"So Mister Gibbs what do you like to do?" Lea Rey asked.

"I build boats," Gibbs replied.

Jenny looked up from her book more interested in what Gibbs and Lea Rey were talking about.

"I like performing and chess," Lea Rey told him confidently, "Got any pets?"

"I have a DiNozzo," Gibbs replied with the faintest hint of a smile, "He's enough work."

Jenny grinned at Gibbs' answer.

"I want a puppy, but mommy says the puppy would get lonely during the day," Lea Rey told Gibbs before asking her next question. "Do you like movies Gibbs?"

"I don't watch much tv," Gibbs answered.

Lea Rey didn't seem to surprised and turned to her mother. "Restroom?"

Jenny pointed to the door not far from their seat. Lea Rey climbed over Jenny's lap leaving the two adults alone.

"Why Jen?" Gibbs asked in a hushed tone.

Jenny closed her book and frowned. "I was scared okay. You were married at the time and we both had enemies. I didn't want her to get caught in the cross fire of anything."

"Who else knows?" Gibbs asked as calmly as possible.

"Kate and Ziva knew because I met them in Paris after I left you. And Ducky found out by accident and I made him promise not to tell a living soul," Jenny finished just as Lea Rey returned.

Gibbs changed his demeanor almost immediately. "Do you like school Lea?" He questioned.

"Yep. Especially history, science, and math," Lea Rey replied with excitement.

Gibbs let a smile grow across his face. "I was always more of a history person myself."

Lea Reys's eyes lit up as she launched into an endless stream of history facts. Jenny caught Gibbs' eye and knew that even if he was passed pissed at her at the moment he couldn't stay mad.

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Gibbs held loosely to Lea Rey's hand as she lead the way up the stairs to BPD. Jenny followed behind them with a smile.

Gibbs grabbed the attention of the first detective he found.

"May I help you?" Jane asked the trio.

Gibbs didn't give Jenny a chance to speak. "We're looking for Kate Todd," Gibbs spoke.

At Jane's confusion Jenny jumped in. "Dr. Isles," She corrected.

Gibbs gave Jenny a lost look as Jane smiled and lead them to the elevator. "You must be her family that's visiting?" Jane guessed.

"You could say that," Gibbs replied.

"It's nice to meet y'all. I'm detective Jane Rizzoli," Jane introduced herself.

"Supervisory Special Agent Gibbs," Gibbs spoke in a firm tone letting Jane know not to mess with him.

Jenny took a much nicer approach, but still with an underline understanding of seriousness. "Director Jenny Shepard."

Lea Rey's grip on Gibbs' hand tightened. Jane bent down so she was more at her level.

"And who would you be?" She asked.

Jenny could easily sense Lea Rey's discomfort. "Lea Rey," Jenny replied for her.

"Well Lea you can call me Jane," Jane told her with a smile.

Reaching their floor Jane walked ahead to make sure Maura wasn't in the middle of an autopsy. Gibbs took the time to ask Jenny a question. "Dr. Isles?"

"She didn't want to take the chance of Abby tracking her down before she was ready. Her adoptive parents named her Caitlin, but her birth name is Maura Isles," Jenny informed him.

Lea Rey saw Maura sitting in her office first as Jane opened the door. Maura stood up just in time to have a seven year old run into her legs.

"Aunt Kate!" Lea Rey yelled excitedly wrapping her arms around Maura.

Maura bent down and picked her up. "I missed you Lea," She spoke..

Jenny and Gibbs stepped into the room also receiving hugs once Lea Rey had been set down.

"I'll see you later Maura," Jane spoke from the door way leaving.

"Thank you Jane," Maura called as she left. She then turned to Jenny and Gibbs, "That would be the co-worker we're having lunch with Sunday."

"She seems nice," Jenny commented.

"She is," Maura informed her.

After a few moments of silence Gibbs spoke. "What time do you get off?"

Maura glanced to the clock. "Right now," She stated.

"Really?" Jenny asked.

Maura grabbed her purse with the hand not supporting Lea Rey. "I asked for the afternoon off. You guys were coming and Tali has a presentation at school."

"On?" Gibbs asked.

"Israel," Came her simple reply.

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Ms. Grace had just started the lesson when they arrived. She quickly let them in to take a seat. Tali turned back in glee using all her power not to jump up and hug Gibbs, Jenny, and Lea Rey.

With a gulp Tali stood up when it was her turn. "My Ima was from Israel. When I was still really little she taught me Hebrew."

Maura gave Tali a reassuring nod to continue. "Now I'm going to teach you guys starting with the alphabet."

Tali took her time drawing out the Hebrew alphabet and explaining each letter before moving on to whole words. She evened allowed for the kids to suggest words they would like to know. Last she explained a little on the culture of people from Israel.