"Oh dear me," pondered Abby. "How did I get to this point? Wasn't it just yesterday I was starting high school, longing for this day to actually come?" Abby was so lost in her thoughts she did not here her deliciously geeked-out boyfriend, Tim, come sit beside her.
"Hey Abby! What's up?" queried Tim. Frightened out of her wits, Abby jumped. After realizing that it was just Tim, Abby relaxed.
"How are we receiving our Master's degrees tomorrow? Weren't we just hopeless freshman?"
"It does seem like we should still be the new kids on the block. Doesn't it?"
"I kind of wish we still were." Abby said quietly.
"I think I might be able to fulfill that desire if you are willing to fulfill one of my desires." Was Timothy McGee's mysterious reply.
"Yeah right!"
"Forget it then. I just will not give you your mail." Tim said with a twinkle in his eye.
"Tim!" Abby yelled, grabbing Tim's arm. "What do you have for me?"
"Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Please Tim…" Abby pouted.
"Well, I'll give you a hint. I got something almost the same."
"A letter?"
"DUH!"
"Ok, I admit that was a stupid reply. But what is so important about it?"
"It might have to do with our lives after college."
"A JOB OFFER! Where from?"
"NCIS!"
"NO WAY!" screamed Abby.
"Yes way! You are to be the main forensic scientist. I will be in the cyber lab. Can you believe it? We will actually get to stay together and work together."
"Oh my gosh, Tim! That's one of my biggest dreams come true."
"I know Abby. I kept my end of the bargain. Now it is your turn to fulfill your end of the bargain."
"What bargain?" Abby asked.
"I made you feel like the new kid on the block again. Now you have to fulfill one of my desires." Said Timothy referring to their previous agreement.
"All right, what shall I do to fulfill your desires?" Abby replied, thinking he wanted, as he often did, a kiss in return. Timothy shifted away from Abby, and knelt down on one knee. Abby squealed, "ARE YOU FOR REAL?"
Timothy replied confidently, "For sure and for always. Abby Sciuto, will you marry me?"
"YES!" Abby shouted. As soon as Timothy placed the ring on Abby's finger, they collapsed into an embrace.
When they stopped for breath, Tim said, "One more thing, I want us to be married soon. New job, new people, and I want to make sure there is not a new man."
Abby laughed, "There will only ever be you for me. Forever and for always!"
