A/N: Just a random drabble that came into my head, exploring the relationships between the characters of NCIS.
Disclaimer: I do not own NCIS.
Moments
"Life gives us brief moments with another...but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a life time."
~Unknown
One sentence.
A sentence is all it takes to change Leroy Jethro Gibbs' life forever. "…deepest condolences…your wife and daughter didn't make it…"
One heartbeat.
A heartbeat lost in the instant of Anthony DiNozzo's life when the hood is pulled off her head. Something new filling the space.
One tear.
A single tear allowed to escape before Ziva David bottles her emotions, because she has been taught crying is a sign of weakness. She loved him…he is dead. That is all.
One breath.
A breath taken as the lab doors slide open and Timothy McGee is face to face with her for the first time. She's better than he could ever have imagined.
One step.
A step closer, and Caitlin Todd watches as he struggles for air. She must not let him see her upset. She takes his hand and shuts her eyes. Please...
One hug.
A single embrace from Abigail Scuito before she bids goodbye to her friends. She will wait faithfully for their safe return.
One kiss.
A last kiss on the cheek, and Donald Mallard must bid her farewell forever. He tries to imagine what home will be like now…and can't.
The smallest moments...the smallest gestures...can change a life forever.