I think that Gibbs comes back to easily after Mexico, I think some things should probably change for a while at least.
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"But Director I have done a perfectly fine job leading this team over the past three months, how come he can just come back and demand his old job back?" Agent Tony DiNozzo asked.
Director Shepard led the way into her office before she answered his questions, "Because it's Gibbs, he is the most experienced and therefore the best man for the job, no one is saying you led the team badly" she said as she sat down in her chair, leaving Tony standing in front of her. "But do you honestly think that you could do a better job than Gibbs?"
Tony shifted his weight "I was doing a fine job, sure there were a few bumps in the road, but I bet Gibbs made mistakes when he was first team leader. And I'm not asking for the job forever! Why can't I stay as team leader for a while? If I had quit and then just come back demanding my old job you would have said I had to prove myself beforehand, probably have me on desk duty for a week, then monitor me for a week or something."
Shepard thought for a moment. "You are right DiNozzo, I wouldn't just give it back to you, and so I shouldn't just give it back to Gibbs. Here is what is going to happen; McGee is going back to Junior Agent; which means that Gibbs is going to be your Senior Field Agent for the next two months, if after that time he has proven himself he will have his old job back. He is too good not to be in charge and I hope there will be no problems with your serving under him after that if I see fit." She questioned.
"No Director, I have no problem working for Gibbs, I would do now but I want a fair chance and I don't think giving him his job back straight away is fair to me or to the rest of the team." He replied.
"Okay" she said with a smile "Fair enough" she reached for her phone "Cynthia?"
"Yes Director"
"Get Agent Gibbs up here."
"Yes Director"
"Thank you" Tony said.
A minute later the door to her office was flung open and Gibbs walked in. He took in his surroundings and then walked up to the desk.
"You wanted to see me Director." He said.
"Yes, I have been having a chat with DiNozzo there" she said with a nod of her head, Gibbs looked at DiNozzo, "And he has pointed out a few things about the way I treat you. I wouldn't have let any other agent quit.."
"Retire"
"QUIT, and then just come back expecting their old job back no questions asked. Therefore I am going to make you Senior Field Agent to the Major Crime Response Team, for the next three months" she finished.
"WHAT?" he said with a glare, "How can you do that? You know I'm the best Agent for the job."
"I am doing that because I am the Director, Agent Gibbs. And if you don't like it you can leave the agency. You are only doing it for three months, and then I will see if you need to do it for longer, or if you can have your old job back. All clear?"
Gibbs just glared at her.
"Good, then you can move you stuff to Agent DiNozzo's old desk. He will be team leader for the foreseeable future." She informed him. "You are both Dismissed."
DiNozzo and Gibbs both left the office.
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The next day Tim McGee and Ziva David both walked into the bull pen and then froze at what they saw. There was no sign of Gibbs yet but Tony was still sat at his desk.
"Err- Tony I would move before the boss gets back, he will kill you if he sees you sitting there" McGee said.
"That is Agent DiNozzo's desk, Agent McGee" the Director said walking into the bull pen.
McGee and Ziva exchanged a glance.
"Director?" McGee questioned.
"A few things were brought to light last night" she said "And I have decided to keep Tony as team leader, Agent Gibbs will be his Senior Field Agent. With the plan in a few months to reinstate Gibbs if I see fit." She explained.
McGee and Ziva exchanged another look.
"Okay" McGee said slowly.
"Problem McGee?" the Director asks.
"No problem Director" he replies.
"Good" and she turns on her heel and heads back to her office.
Tony checks his watch, 7:45 Gibbs is fifteen minutes late, 8:00…8:08…8:15…8:22...8:25 and the elevator opens and Gibbs walks out. He walks slowly to the bull pen. He walks straight past Ziva and sits down at his new desk. He places his coffee down and starts to work on his computer.
"Agent Gibbs" Tony says, Gibbs ignores him "Agent Gibbs" he says again getting up from his seat and walking to his Senior Field Agent. He still doesn't look up so he kicks his desk, spilling some of his coffee on the table, finally Gibbs looks up and glares at him. "Want to explain why you are fifty five minutes late, and you better have a good reason." Tony says.
Gibbs glares at him for a moment more and then gets back to work. Tony narrows his eyes; he reaches across his desk and gives him a head slap.
McGee and Ziva are staring at the scene, unable to look away. Tony just Gibbs slapped Gibbs! McGee thought.
Gibbs winces as DiNozzo had given him a hard one.
"I expect to be answered when I ask a question" Tony says narrowing his eyes.
Finally Gibbs looks up at him and holds his eyes "Woke up late, won't happen again."
"Won't happen again, Boss" Tony corrects him and stares at him waiting for the amendment.
Gibbs smirks at him "Won't happen again, Boss" he adds sarcastically.
Tony turns and starts to walk back to his desk "Cut the sarcasm Jethro. And it better not or you will be on desk duty for the rest of the week." He says.
DiNozzo then picks up his wallet and walks towards the elevator muttering about coffee.
McGee waits until he hears the elevator door closes before he lets out a whistle, "Tony must have got up on the wrong side of the bed today, huh boss?" he says with a grin.
Gibbs sighs "Do I look like the boss McGee?"
McGee does a double take "Err.. No Sorry Gibbs."
"Its fine and I deserved that anyway, he is just letting me know he isn't going to take any crap" Gibbs says thoughtfully.
…The Director quietly watched the exchange between Gibbs and DiNozzo from the balcony. She knew that Gibbs would give DiNozzo some trouble. After all he was upset about being demoted however temporary. She had winced when DiNozzo slapped Gibbs over the head then she smirked. She watched as Gibbs gave in, he knew he would be in deeper shit if he didn't. She was secretly impressed with DiNozzo and she smiled as she watched him walk to the elevator and she headed back to the office.
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