It isnt like youre hiding or in witness protection or anything, you know, Tony. A day or two of rest will do wonders, and then you can be alert without the agony you are no doubt experiencing., Gibbs stepped close, edging Ducky over a bit, and leaned down. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I cant tell you how amazing I thought this story was. Love this from beginning to end! Gibbs really didnt understand their friendship, but he didnt really need to as long as it was helping. I enjoyed your take on this episode, its a shame the script writers could not come up with as good a story as yours. Hed get past all the physical issues in time. He stepped close to the bed and gave a sigh. The Military at Home case has to be handed off to another team, and I need to get David and McGee from the Arlington PD., I understand, Jethro, and Im sure Anthony would understand. Thanks so much for giving an honest response to Dead Airand to Abbys selfishness. Yearly trip, or when I can, most years. Because that is never acceptable in my book. He stepped back, giving her space. Have you got a problem with my orders, Probationary Agent David?, It took a second, but she finally backed down. Most of his surprise was at Tony and Palmer being close. Two at most, Ducky replied, sounding calm and steady. My next twist - hah, you wanted pop culture - I will be telling the story in a popular fan fiction format called 5 plus 1. I assume youll be here all night?. I enjoyed the angst in this too. . Bout as bad as I ever have. You cant fire them, Gibbs, Vance immediately replied. I always thought that the David/McGee transgression was covered over too much. Acronyms: AMA - Against Medical Advice DEA - United States Drug Enforcement Administration FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation LEO - Law Enforcement Officer The sound was turned off, Faber said lowly. Vances eyes narrowed and he jammed a toothpick in his mouth. David just shrugged. Of course, I shall return if you have need of me, and Mr. Palmer will be by in the morning with a few things for Anthony., Yes, he has keys to Anthonys apartment and will retrieve some essentials. Gibbs knew hed been selfish in letting Tony stay as his SFA for so many years, but having someone on your six you could trust without reservation was something hed come to depend on. If you call again, Ill put you on a banned visitors list and you wont see Tony until he asks for you.. Theyre my responsibility., I hear you, Tony. Gibbs snorted and pocketed the flash drive. I assume you remember getting the voiceprints in Royal Woods?, Tony carefully wasnt moving. Can you log the entire recording into evidence but get her a version without Tonys attack so she can start running her comparisons right away? Gibbs knew it was doable, but considering he was crap with technology he didnt know if it could be done quickly enough to not compromise the MaH case. Tony sipped at his whiskey as he waited at a small table near the bar for Robert to return. Hows Tony? he immediately asked. It wasnt something he knew how to express, but he felt it just the same. Keep that in mind, would you, and dont judge me? Tony left the elevator on his way to his car in the garage near the NCIS building. Why I wished for it? What had happened to David and McGee? Of course I followed so I know when you post updates! Tony had wanted to go home. Tell her that were working on a confidential case and your team has taken over MaH. Theyre writing their reports., I cant believe they would he trailed off, then seemed to get his thoughts in order. Balboa nodded. Youve always been his touchstone, and as much as you are in doubt about the true nature of his regard, you cannot doubt that. Ive read a lot of your works. He didnt deny the pain it had caused, but he didnt need to express his feelings about it endlessly. Gibbs would never let that happen. They had thought they might have a serial killer or spree killer on their hands but it all turned out to be a tragic accident. Even though hospitals had relaxed their policy about cell phones in patient rooms, he wasnt going to make or take calls while Tony was in the room doing his best to recover. The gurney went one way and you and your bag went the other and the cars swerve took it right into the path of the gurney. Acronyms: I love you, too, was whispered against Gibbs ear. Tony has known Tony for as long as he can think, their relationship starting as a tender friendship, established between two lonely boys in a boarding school, outlasting as an unbreakable bond well into adulthood. She was probably glad of it in the long run all things considered. Take you out, dinner, movies, shows, ballgames, hang out at your place or mine, do stuff. He couldnt not read Vance in, especially with the DEA likely to call soon, but this action took it out of his hands completely, and it suddenly felt more horrifyingly and appallingly real. If anyone saw that and took it seriously, it would be bad. Im glad you havent been pining over me. by gypsysue, What the Hell is an Imprint 2/2 gypsysue, What the Hell is an Imprint 1/2 gypsysue, Artist Showcase: Angelic Insanity for Seeking Truth by SASundance. David was seated on one side of the table looking hostile, and McGee was on the other looking fatigued and resigned. He could hear a tinny voice near his head just saying over and over that help was coming and to hold on and realized it was John on his phone. I wasnt a manipulative bastard. Gibbs eyes widened. Didnt ask, didnt want to paint a target on ya., Thanks. You Faber? he gritted out. What are we looking for?. Wasnt solid evidence, the other guy was married. Given a lift, problem on the Beltway at night. After all working where I was gave me a lot of power and reach. I know hes not great with morphine anyway, so maybe hell have better luck with this. He shuffled awkwardly for a few seconds. He kept waking up in pain. Eyes narrowed, Gibbs countered, You want to know why, you ask Tony. All right, Ill ask him. So, thanks to banbury for the art inspiration, rose_malmaison for the original plot bunny inspiration, and 2bloodhounds for the beta. For a while, he wasnt sure Tony wanted to return to NCIS. Abby, for example, isnt inherently bad, but she is flawed and those flaws cause her problems. Gibbs nodded. I want to know how you were made." Hes better technologically than I am, and hell keep it quiet. OMG. Hurts, he managed. Im capable of seeing both sides, Gibbs. Im afraid you will have to curb your usual means of corrections for some time, Ducky responded lightly, though there was obvious serious concern under it. He realized he was just staring because Tony was starting to look unnerved. But it would take time. I know I left it open for a sequel from John's perspective but I don't know when or if I will ever get around to it. That was his failing, and in time, hed have to deal with it. Why?, So McGee would have a place on the team. Thank you for sharing this and everything you write. He unlocked the door and swung it open. Or non-disclosure agreements., John nodded. He needed to get out there and figure out what had happened, and who was to blame, not to mention what was going on with his team. Gibbs took a seat on Tonys good side and just watched the man for several long minutes. I mean it to say I want you here all of you. It had been over the line in so many ways and Tony had tried to speak calmly and rationally to the man he had thought was his friend and who respected him only to be shot down. They only briefly touched on the surveillance duties, more focused on what happened after they were both detained. And yeah, maybe you are a Fed but youre still a cop. When the MCRT runs out of options, Tony opens up to a victim about something he'd been keeping hidden. Despite all that, the thing he least wanted to do was have to see the look in Tonys eyes when he learned that his partners had broken rule one. He comes online as a Guide during Boxed In and it is felt throughout the world because it resonates through the spirit plane as well as physically. Lights, camera, and ACTION. Gibbs was completely stunned. I was a dick, yeah, I admit it but not that. Thank you so much for writing that was great! Um thanks, uh, Gibbs. He passed over the tray of coffees. Hitting play, he leaned against the wall next to the two-way mirror, carefully watching their expressions. He doubted Tony ever realized how much Gibbs had been there. Its like saying physical abuse leads to love. Enough! Im not the one hiring you. I hope you will like the story! He looked up in the dim light of the highway and recognized his rescuer. Guess karma can be a bitch. 292 guests And because that was the first time Tony had managed to say the words, even though Gibbs knew how he felt because he paid attention to the actions of the man, they got caught up in some of that stuff Jack and warned them not to do. Thanks., Im sure theyll let you use the microwave in the breakroom for the rest.. The man stood there with his hands in his pockets, expression shuttered. Gibbs wasnt exactly surprised when only a few minutes later Tony had recovered enough to bound out of bed, talking excitedly about French toast as he made a beeline for the shower. But I made sure that the civil suits by the families of the dead and injured were fast tracked. I dont read NCIS very often but when I do it is almost always written by you and you always blow everyone else out of the water! Tony looked back to the cabinet, running his hands over the smooth finish. Yeah. He had no plans to be anywhere else. Tony looked defensive, so Gibbs waited. You want to set the precedent that anytime someone is unprofessional in this organization that its okay to violate procedure, essentially abandon your post, and leave another agent without backup?, You dont think McGee and David pull their share of stunts? This is one of my very favorite Dead Air fics. They dont know about what happened to DiNozzo. He was awake for longer periods of time and seemed to be getting better, though he was emotionally withdrawing. He planned to knock some heads together at the earliest opportunity for breaking rule three. Good to see you Mason, didnt want to impose on an old - friendship under these circumstances. So, Stuart had been the best choice available with his housing issues, even though he lived just outside Baltimore now and it was an hours commute on a good traffic day. You got a problem with that? he asked with faked disinterest. The only betrayal going on is from those two dolts. 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I adore your stories and think youre a gifted writer. Its not entirely in my hands. Gut giving off warning sirens, Gibbs wasnt sure he really wanted to hear the rest. Tony struggled to get his arms up to the zipper on the body bag as he felt and heard the gurney he was on get pushed for the back of the FBI van onto the Beltway. He hears the tape and his half arsed response is basically well, maybe he brought this on himself. Even while listening to Tony worrying about his partners?!? Thank you for sharing! Lieutenant Alex Faber, Alexandria Police Department., What the hell is going on, and where are my people?, Faber looked unruffled as he shut the door. are the property of their respective owners. Tony was concerned something had happened to his partners and didnt want police presence to make their situation any more dangerous. This was written for the 2018 NCIS Reverse Big Bang with the first art created by Banbury. Jethro, Ill take Mr. Palmer for a cup of tea and give you some time alone with Anthony.. I wish I could read more of him. It was a reflex. He straightened up when the other sedan arrived. The bare facts will go in my report and probably not even all of them. Wow. Merry Christmas, Son., Gibbs lips turned up in a smile. Hed wanted to see Tony right away, but hed barely made it back in time for the consult with the doctor. Its been so long since Ive watched NCIS much less read any fic, and Im really enjoying these. But he didnt have any more time to waste on people he never planned to see again. Thanks! He didnt want his opinion of her affected any more than it already had been. But maybe it was time to let the memories breathe. I just would rather wait." "Well, as the man said. Once they were inside, and he had Tony comfortably settled on the couch with his leg propped up and a pain pill, Gibbs seated himself on the coffee table directly in front of Tony. He pulled up in front of the Alexandria PD, steeling himself for what he was going to have to do. It wont gel in my brain. Written as a gift for penumbria for the 2015 NCIS Secret Santa gift exchange. When youre ready, well talk about it, okay? If he prodded, you know shed blurt it out. The apartment he had moved into wasnt high end, it was actually kind of a dump but it was all he could afford at the time having spent so much on the house he and Wendy had bought, only for her to insist that they sell it immediately. I was on my way home when this thing comes flying out of the back of a van. Ive read this fic twice in the past two months and I will continue to read it again and again. He wanted some answers about what the hell had happened in Royal Woods this morning and he wanted them now. Id ask what the hell you were thinking, but you obviously werent., David crossed her arms and leaned back. Dont be more of an idiot than you can help.. When Tony wasnt feeling guilty about Abby, he was angry at her, and with his moods so unsteady, he hadnt asked to see her. i can also really see Abby behaving the way you have written her here. Gibbs had taken a couple weeks off entirely, then worked part time doing as Vance requested and running classified ops from MTAC. Did you speak with Director Vance?. Well uncomplicate it! After a minute, he pulled out his cell and tried McGee again; it still went straight to voicemail. That said, love the format of this site. And though he hadnt planned to even ask her, Kate had taken an amnesiac who turned out to be a murderer home with her so she didnt have an available room. Ill have a beer if thats alright., When Tony returned with two unopened bottles he sat sideways on the sofa, the arm at his back, handing one to John and placing the other down on the table before taking a swig from his opened one. The first is the full surveillance file we logged into evidence as restricted. Yeah, he answered, still annoyed about part of the conversation. Neither of which they could do with the fucking sound off. Theyll both be suspended immediately. Wheres your boss?, Office. One was the homeowner, the other an entrepreneur from New York., Obviously thinking through that, and clearly not at his usual speed, Tony eventually sighed. No, Abby. So what now? Tony asked, picking at the afghan Gibbs had thrown over him. I forgot what an absolute giant bag of DICKS Vance is in this. Ive posted my comments in the past on this piece, but I came back to it just a day or so ago because I stumbled across a few disturbing fics on FFN and AO3 that purported to address the situation but instead tried to make it a TIVA (gag! Summary: Tony comes online as a sentinel when his partner/pretend mate's life is threatened. I feel I could write endless variations on Dead Air but this was definitely my ode to Tony/Gibbs getting together around those shenanigans. Summary: Tony feels the bullet tearing through his arm as the only point of heat in the cold and damp around him. Normal graft. So, I never assumed your life stopped when we broke up, Tony. No. When the Alexandria PD found them and asked them to step out of the car and produce identification, David got hostile. Before David could reply, Gibbs gritted out, Enough! They both came up short at the venom in his tone. What he doesnt know is letting Patrick Sheppard in will change the course of his career and eventually lead him to family, love, and acceptance. Abby, Im going to say this one more time. The man laughed. But everyone knew the gays didnt understand what being faithful was. What the hell did you think you were doing?, Her eyes were tearing up. Now, Tony said, Do you want to test my resolve, or are you going to sit your ass on the floor? There were rustling sounds, then Tony added, Good. Very much a casting couch kind of girl. He used his good hand to grab his belt and the hidden knife that had saved his life before. What? Love this and Love you so much for sharing this!! And since youre standing here yapping, those reports had better be finished., Mines done, Boss, McGee offered, getting to his feet. It didnt help that the medication they were using to treat the inflammation in his brain was making Tony grumpy as all hell and he was much less tolerant of anything than the Tony Gibbs was used to. Although Tony was ready to leverage Gibbs taciturn nature to keep people away when he wasnt in the mood for company. He only had some local LEOs word for it that McGee and David were okay. You had a boyfriend so you never developed too many feelings towards DiNozzo, but in this moment he made you feel safe. But much more exuberant than one might expect.. fic glossing over the coms incident while trying to make it all romantic how Ziva saved Tony from the bomb! Thank you so much for sharing. 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