Athena Gibbs ON HOLD

The Meat Puzzle/Death Grip

NCIS: Season 2, Episode 13

CSI:Miami: Season 2, Episode 4

Athena's POV, Flashback five months ago 

WARNING: EXTREME FEELS, MENTIONS OF MISCARRIAGE

Jethro and I were sitting in Dr. Silva's office and she had a solemn gaze, "Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, I am so sorry, but you had a miscarriage." I teared up and sobbed into my hands and Jethro held me tightly, comforting me. I heard Dr. Silva go through the protocol of when this happens, but all I heard was rushing water. After the meeting was over, we got in the car and drove home. I knew it wasn't my fault, but I couldn't help but think it was. I went into AK's room and smiled through my tears, if the Gods thought that all we needed was AK, then that's okay. Jethro came into AK's room and frowned, "Sweetheart-" I nodded, "I know, but it doesn't hurt less. AK is all we need, but I wish our daughter was here. We would have loved her." Jethro hugged me softly, "We would have, but your Gods always have a plan, do they not?" I smiled softly and nodded, running a finger over the knitted blanket, "They do, she will be loved and I know that Shannon and Kelly are taking care of her." Jethro smiled and kissed my head, picking up AK and holding him close.

We told everyone the next day after I cried my eyes out and there were similar reactions. My parents were devastated for me, knowing what I went through. Apparently Ares and I were supposed to be triplets. I was supposed to have a sister, but only two of us survived. The team was deeply upset for us and understood our decision to only have AK and left it at that. 

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Present Day

It's been five months since I had the miscarriage and I know that everyone was looking forward to Thea Shannon Kelly Gibbs. I think about her and I know Jethro does, but it is the way of life. I loved her and I know Jethro does, but I do know that she is in Heaven with Shannon and Kelly. There were several times that I've had to head to the bathroom to cry at work, but Abby has been sticking with me the whole way. Everyone is upset, but we do have a job to do. AK will know about his sister, but I've decided that AK will be all that this family needs, I don't want another heartbreak. 

I wake up and stretch, feeling Jethro kiss my temple, "Good morning, sweetheart." I smile and roll over to look at him, "Good morning, handsome. Ready for work? I know that Jessica took AK for the week to watch him with Jack." Jethro smiled, "I'm always ready for work. I love you and I love AK. I just wish that Thea was part of our lives." I kiss his lips sweetly, "I know. I do too, but she will always be with us and she is being taken care of. I pray for her every day. Now, work time Mr. Gibbs." I get up and Jethro chuckles, "Absolutely, Mrs. Gibbs." 

We got to work and I sat down at my desk, reading through my emails as Jet went to get coffee. I ignored Cait and Tony as they bickered back and forth. "Your mother's dead, Tony," Jet said as he handed me my coffee with a smile. Tony looked over at us, "I didn't follow her, boss. I do know her boyfriend, Steve Adler." Cait stood up and looked at us in a panic, "He's not my boyfriend!" I grinned and looked at her, "And I didn't go out with Horatio Caine before I met Jethro." Jet stared at me, "You better be joking. Tell me you're joking." I giggled, "Yeah, I'm kidding. He's my best friend nothing more." 

Cait looked at Tony, "I can't believe this." McGee walked over to Tony, "You tell her about your fraternity brother yet?" Tony nodded, "I was just getting to the good part there, McGee. Mom, you're also going to have to explain that one." Cait harshly whispered, "Steve Adler is your fraternity brother?!" I jumped in my chair as Jethro crouched beside me with a serious look as he drew my attention away from Cait and Tony, "Tell me more about Caine." I shook my head, "There's nothing to tell. We just dated." Jethro deadpanned at me, "No one 'just dates' you, Thena. Anyone to break up with you is an idiot." I smiled softly, "It just didn't work out between us. I'm married to you, why does it matter?" Jethro sighed, "It's like you dating Fornell."