Jackson: I'll go warm up the sleigh.
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"You gonna see that team of yours tonight?"
Gibbs shifted lanes and resisted the urge to deflect the question. "Didn't plan on it."
"What about that pretty one? Abby was it?"
"She usually stops by unannounced."
"Yeah." Jackson chuckled to himself. "Sounds like her."
"Why?"
"Oh, just curious."
"You're never just curious Dad…"
Jackson managed a small smile. "I just know how much you care for them…thought maybe you'd make a point to see them on the holiday."
"I see them the other 364 days."
"Is that an argument?"
Gibbs glanced at him. "Why the sudden interest in my team?"
"Second chances."
Gibbs pulled into the hospital parking lot before responding. "Second chances?"
Jackson met his son's eyes. "Didn't take the time with your family before…don't want to miss that this time around."
Gibbs simply smiled. "Well, I know Abby will be glad to hear that."
They disembarked and headed for the doors before Gibbs amended his statement. "And she's not the only one Dad…"