AN: Climate isn't the only thing that can change. LJ challenge#39: Heat. One teensy-weensy spoiler for a line in Truth or Consequences. Disclaimer: They won't let me. Thank you for reading, and as usual, feedback is desired!
Change in the Weather
It's hotter than hell and the Charger smells of sweat. McGee and Ziva are in the back seat, resigned. he can see them in the rearview mirror and their noses are wrinkled. He loves it.
"So, global warming or no global warming? What do you have to say about that, Boss?"
A pause. "Everybody thinks they understand nature, Tony."
Gibbs, so good at saying more than one thing. He has made an art of economy. People find Gibbs curt, hostile, cold, but for Tony the man's every utterance is a present to be unwrapped. It amuses him that no one gets it. Considering though that he is responsible for "functional mute," he's been circling the wagons around himself and Gibbs for some time. He grins, following easily.
"But nature always gets the last word, doesn't she?"
Gibbs' glance is just like a hand on his. "Every time."