As soon as Gibbs saw that picture in the file he was running towards the stairs hat lead down to the science labs. Gibbs ran in to Abbys lab, gun drawn his heart pounding in his chest. The sight of Abby slumped on her chair sent a cold chill down his spine. Was she okay? Was she hurt? He needed to know.

Abby spun around slowly on her chair "now can I work alone" she said indicating the bound and gagged form of Chip on the floor.

Gibbs let a small smile cross his face, he holstered his gun and took Abby in his arms.

Director Sheppard looked at the pair. Jethro was not a touchy person, he wasn't the type of person to show his feeling in public, yet here he was hugging Abby. As she looked at them she understood exactly what he had said earlier.

"You have no idea what Abbys needs"

Abby needed Jethro and Jethro needed Abby. It was as simple and as complicated as that.

Abby looked at Gibbs "can i…."
"Anytime" Gibbs said, not even waiting for Abby to finish her sentence then he looked at DiNozzo.

"On it boss" He said. The team turned and left they knew what needed to be done.
"Are you alright Abby?" The director asked
"I will be" she said not letting go of Gibbs hand.
"I'm sorry this happened"
"It should never have happened in the first place" Gibbs said unable to hid the anger and frustration from is voice. He wanted to say more but the little squeeze on his hand told his he shouldn't.

This little gesture didn't go unnoticed by Jenny. There was definitely more to this relationship than she had first thought. Abby went to get her things from her office.

"We done here?" Gibbs asked
"Yes" replied Jenny. "You and Abby are….." she couldn't find the right words.
"I'm ready to go home now" Abby said once again taking Gibbs hand.

The three of them took the elevator to the bull pen.

"All sorted boss" DiNozzo said.
"You know were we'll be" Gibbs said leading Abby to the other elevator. The one lad leads to the car park.
"I take it Gibbs is escorting Abby to her home" the director asked
"Something like that" DiNozzo replied with a smirk.

Jenny turned and gave him a stair that meant she wanted a better answer than that.

DiNozzo took a deep breath, "don't try to understand those two. They are what they are"