Apple looked around the lab and hugged the hippo Abby gave her tighter, but dropped it when illuminated a loud farting sound. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it. I guess I just squoze it too tightly. I really am sorry, Ms. Sciuto."

Abby placed her hand on Apple's shoulder, "Apple, it's okay. The hippo supposed to make that sound. And please don't cal me Ms. Sciuto, it makes me feel old, Abby works just fine." Apple looked at Abby's kind face, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel old cause you're not, and I should have known better and… and…" Apple stopped herself and rushed into Abby's waiting arms for a hug.

"Abby, what am I going to do? Sgt. Derson was the only family I had. I've got nowhere to go, no steady home or anything. I'm so scared." Abby squeezed her tight, "He might still be alive you never know. Have a little faith. And if the Sgt. is dead Gibbs won't turn you out, he'd never do that."

"Wise words, Abby." The girls turned their head to see Dr. Palmer standing in the doorway. "Either you aren't Palmer or you've just been hanging around with Ducky for to long."

Palmer looked shocked; "Maybe I have been spending to much time with Dr. Mallard. Anyway Gibbs sent me here to help you, and forgot to mention what with. What exactly are you doing?"

Abby smiled her huge smile, "I am hanging out with Apple. Would you care to join us? Apple and I would enjoy the company."

Palmer smiled, "Why not? If I do go back upstairs I'll just me bored. Down here at least I'll be entertained."

"Thank you, for joining us Dr. Palmer. It's always nice to have more company. It's like the saying 'The more the merrier'" Apple had begun talking again, and had a fake smile plastered on her face.

Abby frowned, 'I really hate fake smiles'. Her phone rang and she rushed to answer it, "Hello Abby speaking… Gibbs" Apple turned towards her new Goth friend. "Okay I'll put her on" Abby held out the phone to Apple, "He wants to talk to you."

What's going on there? Is the Sgt. really dead? Where's Apple gonna go? See'ya soon on Secrets Reveled!

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