Who are you?

The end

Gibbs pov:
Waking up from someone wandering around in the hotel room, I immediately stand up gun in hand. Just as the door to my room opens I raise my gun.
„Dad? Can I come and sleep in your bed tonight?" El asks me quietly.
„Please!" She says begging me with her eyes to say yes, and how could I tell her no after today. I lay the gun back down and tell her to go back to sleep, while lifting the blanket so she can slip under. She smiles brightly and jumps on the bed.
„Thank you! Not only for right now or today, but for adopting me. You didn't needed to do it, or even come to visit me in the hospital." he tells me shyly but honesty shining in her eyes.
„I know that I didn't have to, but I wanted to. And you now what!?" I ask her softly.
„I never regretted my decision! Not for a second!" I tell her and pull her into my chest. She cuddles even closer when I feel her tears soak my shirt. Softly caressing her back, trying to calm her down. It hurts to see her cry, even though I know it's more relief than anything else.
„Thank you, dad!" she whimpers already half asleep. A soft smile forms on my face, she is really the best thing that ever happened to me after the death of Kelly and Shannon. I kiss her head softly and close my eyes again to go back to sleep.

When I wake up again, I still have El in my arms. Deciding to stay like this as not to wake her. It feels nice to have her this close again, the last time she slept on my bed was a year after I adopted her. She used to have really bad nightmares about her time in foster care, but after i made her talk with me about everything, they subsided. Slowly but surely! And after a year she never had them again. Now she is an incredible behavior analyst and a genius with computers!! Even better than McGee!! I'm unbelievable proud of her, but I always was proud of her! How couldn't I? She is very intelligent, strong and has a heart of gold. Feeling her move slightly, I look down at her slowly waking up.
When she opens her eyes, she smiles shyly at me.
„Good morning Dad!" she says with a yawn.
„Good morning Love!" i answer her softly.
„Ready to meet the others for breakfast?" I ask her after she again yawned. She nods in agreement and walks to the bathroom to get ready. Also getting out of bed, I dress myself quickly and wait for her to finish so I could go to the bathroom after her.

4 hours later, we finally are on the plane back to Washington. I'm happy that El is finally coming out of her shell. She is currently joking with Tony, Tim and Eleanor laughing with them. That is exactly what I was hoping for. For my family to be happy and safe.