Tony stepped off the stage and Gibbs glared at him. "Nice poem, breaking rule 12 are we DiNozzo?" Gibbs said smugly. Tony smiled guiltily "Of course not boss I'm just trying to beat the geek out," Tony said with as much innocence as he could.
Gibbs head slapped him and frowned. "Don't Tony, I know you enjoyed that kiss" Gibbs said and Ziva smiled from the stairs. "Give it up Tony I know you want me" she said and smiled sweetly at Gibbs who glared at her. "Just keep out of the office you two or you won't be allowed back in the office," Gibbs said and Ziva's smile dropped as Gibbs ran up the stairs.
Gibbs cleared his throat and began to read as Ziva and Tony rejoined the others.
"You think you know everything there is to know about me
But my friend there is more to life and myself than what your eyes see
I seen people be shot and fall dead but the pain always lasts forever
Because a few people I vowed to always be together
My dear Shannon and little Kelly forgive me please
Take care of Caitlin she was always my flirt and tease
So I ask you my friends to lend a prayer
To spread love to the dead telling them we care"
Gibbs finished and looked out and saw Abby and Jen had tears in their eyes. McGee had his arm around Abby while Ducky held Jens hand.
The announcer wiped his eyes too and pulled out a name. "Jimmy Palmer" and Jimmy sighed from behind Tim. "Sorry McGee, I don't expect to win though" he said and went up.
"Hi, I doubt my poem will be as good as the others since I didn't know what to say but I tried my best" he said and started to read.
"I tried my best to follow you sir
I did all that I could but I'm not so sure
To be a part of some great team
That truly was my favorite dream
But now I lie here and wonder if it was right
How did I live and you take the flight
We were together that night so why was I allowed to live
When your life had more to give
I couldn't save my girl next door
And I cry to myself each night on the hardwood floor
Maybe I'm not the most coordinated or brightest being
But there's always more to life than what you're seeing"
The team applauded and smiled. They knew Palmer dedicated his to his little sister who died during pregnancy three years ago. Her name was to be Michaela Joanna Palmer.
The announcer shook his head amazed at their words. "Well folks looks like this will be a close race and now for Jen Sheppard before we hit commercial"
Jen stood and walked to the stage and McGee sighed knowing there was little chance he would win.
Jen took a deep breath and read
"I saw you once on my street
You had a smile on and snapping your fingers to a beat
Though four years came between us you still opened your door
But now I cant help but wonder if you're the same one I saw on the shore
You're strong, handsome and lead a great team
But my dear Jethro look out in the rain and see the stream
Those are the tears I shed from the day you left me
I hate to add to them so please don't forget those initials you carved in my tree
I asked you to be mine forever
You said as long as we stay together
So lets start the past with a hot new passion
And then whisper to me before I die crashing
Jen ended her poem and smiled at Gibbs. The announcer just shook his head and gave the signal to cut.
(All right hope these poems work, this will turn into a big story soon with the usual Tiva, Mcabby, and Jibbs)
