Adding a new sister.
Warning: Will contain spanking in later chapters.
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Set during episode 'Silver War', Abby learns to adjust to Ziva's presence on the team. This is not word for word accurate to the episode, this is my version, on Abby's acceptance of Ziva, and Dad Gibbs stepping in .
It is never easy being the newbie, especially if other feel as if you are trying t replace a lost colleague. After the traumatic loss of Kate, the team of Gibbs, Dinozzo, McGee and Abby were having to not only deal with that loss, but now accept an new member. Officer Ziva David, special liason from Moussad, assigned to this team by Director Jenny Shepard, was trying to get along with all of them. But, she knew that it might be an uphill battle.
Ziva's astute observation skills had already led her to see that there was an unique dynamic with this group. She could see that Gibbs clearly was seen as a more paternal leader, his team not only trusted him with their life but with other personal aspects of their life. Dinozzo, team frat boy, always seemed to make jokes and not take his job too serious, but she could see underneath all that was a insecure young man. McGee, was a genius, secure in his technical and book knowledge, but not as sure in his personal life. They had a brotherly relationship, always nit picking on each other but always the first to protect the other from any kind of harm. Rounding out this little family was the forensic specialist, Abby, a extremely gifted scientist who marched to the beat of her own drum. But most noticeable was that she was Gibb's favorite. What Abby wanted, Abby usually got, with no questions.
Abby had contacted Gibbs and let him know that she had found something. As soon as the elevator doors opened up on the bottom floor the team could tell something was wrong. There was no usual loud music, instead playing was a slow dirge. As they entered the lab there was an undercurrent of loss.
"Abs?" Gibbs asked with a quizzical look on his face, something was wrong with his little girl.
"I look like a freak." Abby turned precariously on her black pumps. Gone was her typical black goth clothing, black shirts, short skirts and platform boots, now stood Abby in a pale lavender two piece suit, hair in ringlets, and normal jewelry.
" I don't think she looks that bad." Stated Mcgee.
Ziva was confused, she thought she looked good, " Is she talking about the tattoo on her neck?" She whispered in Tony's ear, trying to understand why Abby was so upset. Ziva could also tell that Gibbs was upset about this, more upset than she thought just a boss should be. He seemed more upset that Abby was upset.
"Why?" One word was all that Gibbs said, but the tone spoke volumes.
It seems that the new administration had passed a new dress code, and Abby's usual wardrobe broke every rule of the code.
Feeling like she should help Abby, Ziva tried to appease her also. " I think you look nice, Abby." But, instead of making Abby feel better it seemed to set her off.
"Nice..you think I look nice, I look like,,,like,,,." Abby argued, upet that someone new was putting their input into this family.
""Career girl Barbie, that's it." Dinozzo trying to help Abby see she looked beautiful. Big brother did not like to see his lil' sis upset for any reason.
Taken aback by Tony's description of her Abby started to freak out. " Oh My, I can't work like this..I…" Panic started to fill Abby's voice.
Ziva could not understand why a dress was this upsetting, it seemed petty in her eyes. In Moussad, this would not have been tolerated, rules were rules, tough, but instead of Gibbs backing the new administration his words surprised her.
" I will take care of this." Gibbs said following Abby into her office. But this did not seem to help her any, she kept getting more agitated. Finally, Gibbs put his hand on her shoulder and said in soft, yet firm voice, " I said I would take care of this,,,, can we get back to work now?"
Knowing that she had won this battle, Abby asked sheepishly, "Do I have to wear the shoes?"
Gibbs, gave her a half smile, half smirk and tore up the directive about the dress code.
Ziva could not believe what she just saw, Abby had manipulated the almighty Jethro Gibbs. In the short time she had known this group, she had seen Gibbs bark orders, expect miracles and if not given what he wanted, give a good head slap, but she had not seen this side. It was as if Abby could do no wrong, in a more familial aspect, Abby was the baby of this group. Gibbs would go the extra mile to keep her happy.
So they stood around a shoeless Abby, listening and looking at the evidence she had analyzed. Walking back towards the casket, Abby started explaining what she had found in the casket. " I found traces of officers blood along the top."
"Probably from where the officer was trying to claw his way out." Ziva interjected, trying to prove that she had been paying attention to all the aspects of the case.
"Well, since his fingertips were shredded that must have been really hard to figure out, Agent David." Abby said snidely, purposefully mispronouncing her name. Abby really did not like Ziva, she felt like she was sent to replace Kate, and no one could replace Kate.
Feeling put off by Abby's attitude and remarks, Ziva turned to exit the lab, she did not see what transpired behind her.
Gibbs, seeing Ziva's hurt expression, turned to Abby, "Abs?"
Abby turned to look at Gibbs, his expression on his face was loud and clear, he did not like her attitude. Since he did not want Ziva to overhear their concersation, Gibbs started to sign to Abby.
"What's up with that Abby?"
"What do you mean Gibbs?" Abby tried to play the innocent one here.
"Not playing games here Abby, can the attitude towards Ziva. She is here, accept it."
"But Gibbs"
"No buts, Abby, drop it end of discussion, don't make me have this conversation with you again."
"Fine." Abby turned in a huff, fully intending for Gibbs to see that she was not giving up sp easily, but before she could say anything else she felt him close behind her.
Leaning into her ear, Gibbs whispered. " I know this is hard, but we are all having a difficult time." He leaned in closer to kiss the top of her head. " Now drop this childish attitude and finish this case." Gibbs smiled too himself as he boarded the elevator, he had a gut feeling that his little girl was far from over when it came to Ziva. He just hoped that she would not push him too hard.
Later that afternoon, Gibbs had instructed Tony and Ziva to go back to the scene and dig deeper. As they came back to NCIS, Ziva was filthy from head to toe. While Tony had searched the inside, he had instructed Ziva to dig through the trash and all the outside area.
"Not gonna find anything boss, we searched and found nothing." Tony said with a smirk, as he looked over to his new partner, who was covered in dirt.
Bustling up from the elevator Abby and McGee approached Gibbs' desk. " We did it! We did it!" Abby was now jumping up and down. Abby looked over at Ziva, and saw the condition she was in. This just made her smile even bigger. 'Serves her right' Abby thought to herself.
"Whaddya got Abs?" Gibbs asking tersely. Abby was never good at disguising her emotions, and he could see her enjoyment in Ziva's present state.
Abby and Mcgee then proceeded to explain how using a new program they had transformed the numbers into text. They now had a clue.
"Tony, you investigate Oxbow and Kearns, McGee, you take Ziva and get a warrant for the safe deposit box…"
"Already got the warrant boss." McGee stated proudly. Anticipating Gibbs was always a chore, but Gibbs liked his team to think ahead.
"Good job Mcgee." Gibbs complimented his young agent.
"Uh, Gibbs, is there a place I can clean up?" Ziva asked. Abby was now standing beside Gibbs behind his desk, as if stating, look where I am.
"Yeah… sure…tonight when you get home." Gibbs answered with tone that said end of discussion. Gibbs did not see over his shoulder just how pleased Abby seemed to be with Gibbs making sure Ziva knew that this was not for discussion and just do as he told. But he could tell from Ziva's eyes that she was upset by something, and he had a feeling what. Turning around quickly, he saw Abby's face. She had a smirk and was gloating at the situation Ziva was in.
Realizing that she had been caught, Abby quickly turned to walk out from behind Gibbs' desk, but his hand caught her by the elbow before she could leave.
Gibbs turned back to Ziva, and tipped his head toward the elevator, silently telling her to go on. Ziva turned and walked to the elevator, silently stewing. Joining McGee in the elevator she finally snapped." I cannot believe her. She is so so, smog."
McGee was confused, but then realized her error. "Smug, you meant smug, and who?"
"Oh, come on McGee, everyone can tell that Abby gets treated differently. I mean, Gibbs basically gives in to all her little demands. It seems as if she has him wrapped around her thumb."
"Pinky, the phrase is pinky, and yes, it may seem like Abby get away with a lot of things, but we have this unusual setup here."
"I know McGee, it is almost as if you are not co-workers, but instead family. I mean Gibbs is like a father figure, you and Tony act just like brothers and then there is the baby, Abby."
"You're right Ziva, but you forgot one member, if we seem a little off, remember we just lost our sister Kate, and Gibbs has been trying to keep Abby happy. He knows how hard she took the loss, but don't worry this phase will pass and all will be normal again."
"Not if Abby keeps getting away with her hateful attitude towards me, I mean I thought she was the loving one."
"Give her time Ziva, and again don't worry. In this little family, dad only let's us get by for so long, he will be reigning her in soon."
"I hope so McGee, I hope so." Ziva thought hoping he was right, she had given up her past life to move everything here and try to start anew, now she just needed the chance to prove to them she could fit in. But would she ever get the chance if Abby had her way. Little did Ziva know that as they were heading towards the bank, Gibbs was taking care of Abby.
As soon as the elevator doors closed, Gibbs turned Abby towards the desk and not so gently sat her in the chair. "Ouch Gibbs, not so hard."
"What in the hell was that Abby? I told you earlier to drop the attitude towards Ziva, but no I turn around and see you gloating at her discomfort. Is that how you treat people Abs? Is this how the nuns would tell you to treat a person trying to find her place in a new and scary place?" Gibbs knew that this would make Abby think about her actions.
Hanging her head down Abby mumbled, "No Gibbs, you are right." Thinking the lesson was over, Abby started to rise from the chair, but the steely hand on her shoulder sat her back in the seat.
"Grab that pencil and pad." Gibbs instructed Abby.
"Oh, goody, are we making a shopping list, you know I love to shop."
"Nope Abby, you are going to sit here and write 'I will listen and follow directions. I will change my attitude or there will be further consequences.' five hundred times Abby."
"What, no way Gibbs, I will no…."
"You will Abby, or we will skip this step and take this little discussion into interrogation and continue this over my knee. Am I clear?" Gibbs said with a tone that said no room for arguments.
"Crystal." Abby answered. Oh she would make Ziva pay for this, but first she had get started writing.
This is just my take on that episode and taking it a little bit further with my own liberties.
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