AN: I was sad to not see a scene with Abby & Gibbs yet this season, regarding his return. So I thought I would write my take. I am considering turning this into a series of other's reactions at his return. If this would interest you, please leave a review and I will do my best. If not, this will stand alone. Thank you and Enjoy.
When Ellie arrived at Tim's apartment and mentioned seeing Gibbs, Abby couldn't find an excuse to leave soon enough. She hugged her goodbyes before heading to NCIS to find him. She had imagined their reunion for months and now that it was finally here she wasn't sure what to expect. Would Gibbs even want to be hugged? Will he want to see her? Would he want to be left alone? The elevators doors opened and she saw him just sitting there. She approached slowly even if every fiber in her wanted to run into his arms. When she met his eyes, they instantly welled with tears.
"Hey," she said cautiously.
He stood up gingerly and made his way around the desk to embrace her. "Abs."
She savored how it felt. It had been too long. She didn't want to let go.
And neither did he.
It was a full minute before he eased back and cupped her face. "Abs." He repeated, unsure of how to maintain his composure or express exactly how he was feeling at the sight of her.
"You're okay," she said to herself and to him. "You're really okay."
He only nodded.
"Can I get you anything? I picked up jogging while you were away…it helped….I can be back from the coffee shop in no time with a fresh cup….or a burger and fries…pie…anything you need." She stopped herself. "Or I could drive…that might be faster…"
He hushed her, knowing how relieved and scared she had to be. "I'm okay."
"You're not," she said simply. "You can't be."
He shrugged, not disagreeing with her. "But I'm here."
Abby almost wanted to pinch him to make sure he was real but resisted. She glanced at his chair and took hold of his hand. "You should sit."
He followed her lead and blurted out the next two words with no finesse. "Don't go."
She nodded and pulled Tim's chair over and sat beside him.
For hours neither said a word.
Because he was there.
And that…that was more than enough.