Disclaimer: If I owned NCIS, Jimmy would be a doctor by now.
"Anything, Ducky?" Gibbs asked, walking into Autopsy, narrowly missing walking straight into Jimmy Palmer.
"I can surmise he was poisoned. I sent samples up to Abby, she should be able to tell you more," Ducky answered.
"Thanks Duck!" Gibbs called as he walked out, intent on heading for Abby's lab.
Ducky turned to Jimmy, "By the way," He started turning around, and opening a drawer. He pulled out a small wrapped box, "Happy Birthday, Mr Palmer."
Jimmy looked taken aback. "Why, uh, thank you, Doctor," Jimmy took the offered gift.
"Well, go on, open it," Ducky encouraged.
Jimmy nodded. He opened the box, revealing a golden pocket watch, Jimmy's eyes widened, "Doctor…"
"Turn it over, Mr Palmer," Ducky told him. Jimmy nodded again, and carefully lifted the watch. He turned it over to reveal an inscription.
Dr James Palmer, M.D.
"Doctor?" Jimmy asked softly.
Ducky held out a picture frame. Jimmy took it, looking at the piece of paper inside. It was his medical degree. "Really?"
Ducky nodded. "Congratulations, Doctor Palmer," Ducky said with a smile.
"Now, take this up to Abby," He said, handing Jimmy a sample jar.
"Right away, doctor," Jimmy walked out, a slight bounce to his step, and a huge smile on his face.
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Jimmy walked into Abby's lab. Abby turned her music down. She took a moment to look at Jimmy's expression. She put on a matching smile, "Congratulations, Jimmy!"
She hugged him, "Ducky told us!"
"Thanks Abby," He said, putting the jar down.
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As he walked back down to Autopsy, Gibbs, McGee, Tony, and Ziva all congratulated him as well.
A/N: That was very short...sorry. Here is the requested sequel, guesses as to the full title should be PMed to me. Let me know what you thought, if I should keep going, or scrap the story! I'm writing two multi-chapter fics as well as betaing, so please, let me know if I seem to be ignoring this story.