--Airplane Flight--

"So boss…"

Gibbs reclined his seat in response and closed his eyes.

Tim suddenly felt relieved and reached for his book. Literally.

"Oh my gosh, I love that guys stuff. My favorite character is LJ Tibbs." The overactive young lady to his right was practically squealing as she spoke.

Tim smiled. "I'll have to agree."

She stared at him for a full minute. "Oh my gosh…you're him. You're Gemcity. I cant believe I'm sitting next to you on a plane!!"

Tim glanced to his left to make sure Gibbs eyes were still closed. "Small world."

"Definitely. I can't wait to tell my parents, they're huge fans. I can barely wait till we land…" She couldn't stop grinning. "Can I have your autograph?" She reached in her bag and pulled out her own copy.

McGee took it and did so with pleasure. "There you go."

"So are you like…going to LA for some huge book signing or something?"

"Not exactly."

"I see…it's like top secret right? Totally cool. I get it. I wont say another word." She locked her lips with an imaginary key and looked out the window as the plane took off.

A full five minutes passed before she couldn't help herself.

"So how did you get the idea for a man like Tibbs? He's like superman or something. Well besides him not being all that nice all the time…but I guess most heroes have their flaws huh?"

Tim once again glanced at a still Gibbs. "I think that's what makes his character so appealing. He's not an every day guy…he's not the perfect picture of sanity. He's just a man who is great at his job. And because of that, it's the axle on which his life turns."

"Wow," she looked dumbfounded. "I bet he's good looking too huh? I mean, if he was a real person, he'd probably be pretty hot."

McGee swallowed. "I've never really thought of that. I just picture his personality."

"Of course," she continued. "It's a book after all."

Tim nodded and awkwardly began to flip through his newly acquired boat magazine.

Thankfully his admirer took the hint and remained quiet for the majority of the flight. Until of course, it was time to descend...

Gibbs raised an eyebrow as the PA required him to return his seat to upright position.

Tim noticed his movement but figured he wouldn't be up for much talking. But, naturally, his other counterpart was.

"This was the most exciting flight ever!! Thank you so much for entertaining me."

Tim shrugged. "No, thank you for reading. Without you, there wouldn't be, a 'me.'"

"And I totally think you should create a love interest for Tibbs in your next book…it could ease his drinking a little. Just a thought."

Tim acknowledged her suggestion with a smile and waited impatiently for the flight to descend. It wasn't until they arrived at OSP that Gibbs spoke.

"Not the perfect picture of sanity?"

"Uh, that was uh…"

"Not an every day guy?"

"Boss, I swear, I was just..."

"You don't think I'm good looking McGee?"

"Of course you are, she was just…" He stopped as he received a Gibbs signature glare and conceded. "Don't worry, no chance on the love interest. I wouldn't do that to him."

Gibbs turned off the car and nodded towards him. "Damn right you wont."