McGee: "Gibbs? Gibbs?"
There had been times in the line of duty when their lives were in danger. In Gibbs case, it was more times than he could count. But this time, this time was different.
Tears rested in his eyes as he pleaded for Gibbs to respond. Please, boss. Please don't leave me alone.
A few agonizing moments passed.
He was alive.
The relief inside him was evident. They had survived to fight another day.
McGee took a moment to steady his mind. They would do this. They would survive. They would get home.
The fear subsided long enough to execute the longest escape plan ever. And suddenly the moment when Gibbs almost died was pushed aside, until he closed his eyes to dream.