Title: Energizer Abby, Sketch III

Author: Tearsofamiko

Rating: K

Disclaimer: see part 1

Spoilers: Dead Man Walking

Summary: Who she is just never really changes.

A/N: This one is not a McGee/Abby sketch, but I really loved her comment to Gibbs as they're discussing the radiation badge. :)


Abby: Somebody needs a Happy Meal...

He looked up as the bag was plunked down on his desk, saw the laughter in her eyes.

"What's this, Abs?"

"A Happy Meal," she replied chirpily.

He quirked one eyebrow at her, confused for a half-second, though he didn't show it. Then his mind made the leap and he nodded slightly, giving her a small grin as he pulled the bag closer. She nodded back, returned his grin with a beaming smile of her own, and headed over to the elevator, a bounce in her step. He shook his head at her antics as he dug out the tiny burger and fries.

When she came back later to give him the results of a test, a colorful incongruity at his desk caught her attention. The cheesy plastic toy sat on the corner, almost hidden behind the monitor, in a spot where only he would see it while he worked. That tiny bit of whimsy made her giggle, which attracted attention.

Tony walked over to stand next to her and saw the toy, a mystified expression gracing his face. He opened his mouth, then closed it and the expression on his face increased her amusement, a bubbly energy filling her expression. Across the way, McGee lifted his head and watched them, a slight frown on his face as he wondered what they were doing. He got up and joined them behind the desk, his eyes catching the abnormality; his expression mirrored Tony's. Finally, Tony moved past his shock and was able to talk.

"Why's Gibbs have a Happy Meal toy on his desk?"

Abby just beamed.