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Chapter 2: Missing
"Jimmy," Ducky was beside the younger man in an instant.
Jimmy looked over to his sister. "Oh, Tonnie," He whispered.
"We'll find who did this Palmer," Gibbs told him quietly.
"I know you will, Sir, Agent Gibbs," Jimmy said quietly.
"You're on your own for this one, Ducky," Gibbs said, turning back to the ME.
"Are you alright, Jimmy?" Ducky asked. The younger man nodded. Ducky returned to the body.
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"COD?" Gibbs asked, walking into Autopsy.
"Poisoned," Ducky answered curtly.
"Anything more specific, Ducky?" Gibbs asked.
"Not until I hear from Abby," Ducky answered.
"Is Palmer alright?" Gibbs questioned softly.
Ducky looked up sharply. "I thought he was with you."
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Jimmy sat sobbing on his bed, phone in hand. He dialled a familiar number.
…ring…ring…ring…
"Hello?"A woman's voice answered.
"Hey mom," Jimmy said quietly.
"Jimmy? What's wrong?"
"When was the last time you saw Tonya?"
"You know?"
"Know? Know what?"
"She's missing, Jimmy."
Jimmy took a breath, "She's dead, mom."
…Click...
"Mom?"
--
"I thought he was here," Gibbs said quietly.
"Oh dear. Where is he then? He was very vulnerable," Ducky said softly.
"Would he…" Gibbs trailed off.
"No. He wouldn't," Ducky's voice suddenly dropped, "Would he?"
A/N: I write short chapters, but this story is really bad for it. I'm trying to break the writers block. Let me know how I'm doing!