"Hey you" Gibbs said as he rolled over in bed to find green eyes staring at him, "Can't sleep?" Gibbs asked.
"No" Tony replied, "I couldn't sleep, too many memories" Tony sighed, "Will it ever stop?"
"It'll fade in time" Gibbs said and ruffled Tony's hair, "Tomorrow's the big day" Gibbs said, "You might want to try the sleepingpills" Gibbs said, "Don't look at me like that, you need a good night's rest before we head in to work.. your very first day back" Gibbs said with a smile, "How does that make you feel?"
"What are you, my psychologist?" Tony asked and shuddered. "You think I'm ready?" he asked, peering out from underneath the comforter. Gibbs smiled and stared at him. "Let me refrase that, am I ready?" Tony asked.
"Well, you've been poked and prodded, both physically and mentally, and everyone's deamed you ready, so-" Gibbs began.
"Not talking about everyone else Jet.. do YOU think I'm ready?" Tony asked.
"Yeah" Gibbs said and placed his finger on Tony's nosetip, "I think you're ready" Gibbs said.
"What about the scars? Everyone will see the big one on my face, and when we go to the gym everyone will see the ones on my arms and legs, and-" Tony said.
"You're worrying again" Gibbs interrupted the destructive train of thoughts, "People will stare, gossip, and all the other things you're imagining" Gibbs said.
"Waow, that's comforting, now I'm completely reassured" Tony said and rolled his eyes.
"If you're not ready for that, then you're not ready" Gibbs said. Tony sighed and pulled the comforter down. The long scar making it's way down from his hairline, down to the bottom of his neck, was still one of the most visible scars on Tony's body. The scars on his chest and back were fading, as were the scars on his legs and arms. Gibbs stared at Tony. "Look at me" Gibbs said. Tony looked at him. "You're ready" Gibbs said and kissed Tony on the forehead, "Now go swallow those pills and let's sleep" Gibbs said. Tony got out of bed and Gibbs heard him go to the bathroom, he herad the water turn on and then off before Tony came back and slipped into bed next to Gibbs. Gibbs put his arm around Tony's still too slim waist and pulled him close to him.
"Hey, we still have some time before the pills kick in, do you want to-" Tony started and Gibbs headslapped him. "Guess not" Tony mumbled and rubbed the back of his head.
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The smell of coffee woke Tony up. Gibbs was holding a coffee mug right over his nose and Tony blinked.
"You made me coffee" Tony said with a smile, "I like coffee" Tony said.
"I know you do, two sugars and cream" Gibbs said with a smile. Tony sat up and took the mug, "Here, breakfast in bed" Gibbs said and placed a tray over Tony's lap. Tony blinked. "Don't go thinking I'll be doing this every day, but I think you deserve a little extra care on your first day back to work" Gibbs said and sat down next to Tony. "I even made you a bowl of coco puffs" Gibbs said. Tony started to eat.
"Mmmmh, this is really good, here, have some" Tony said with a smile. Gibbs took the spoon in his mouth and swallowed.
"Can't believe you like this sweet stuff, tastes like pure sugar" Gibbs said with a grimace and ruffled Tony's hair. "Now, you eat like a good boy, and I'll go downstairs and clean up the mess I made" Gibbs said and made his way out of bed. Tony ate his "bowl of sugar" while he silently thought about what it would be like when he finally made it in to work. He then got up and walked into the bathroom, and as he shaved, his mind wandered.
"That's good Tony, you're doing great" Gibbs encourraged him as Tony took tentative steps out the front door. "There's nothing to be scared of out here, everything's okay" Gibbs said. Tony hesitated taking the next step. "That's really good Tony, you're doing great" Gibbs said. The sound of a big car coming had Tony shaking and whimpering into Gibbs's shoulder. "Everything's okay Tony, noone's coming to take you away again" Gibbs said and looked into Tony's eyes. "Do you trust me, Tony?" Gibbs asked. Tony nodded. "Then trust me on this, I won't let anyone ever take you away again" Gibbs said and embraced Tony. Tony pushed himself away from Gibbs and walked to the end of the driveway.
"You okay in there?" Gibbs's voice came through the door.
"Huh?" Tony asked. "Oh, yeah, I'm fine, just thinking" Tony said, "You can come in you know" Tony said. The door opened and Gibbs entered with some clothes he handed over to Tony.
"Here, your favourite suit" Gibbs said. Tony got dressed and looked himself in the mirror while Gibbs shaved. "You look great Tony" Gibbs said and washed his face. Seeing as Gibbs was already dressed and they were both ready, they stepped outside and into the sunlight. Tony put on his glasses and grinned.
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AN: Not sure if this should be a oneshot or if I should continue it as a story, let me know what you think :)
Disclaimer: All hail DPB.