Chapter 4: Abby's Turn
Tony couldn't really wait for who was next. He could only wonder at this point, Jenny hadn't been a lover, but he hoped this time it would be another actual love like Kate and Paula.
"Hey Tony!" an excited voice said.
He was wrong.
He was then greeted an excited Abby.
"I sure am glad that I got to be a part of this," Abby said, smiling. "Although, this is kinda weird."
"Abby," Tony replied, almost choking due to air circulation being cut off by her hug. "Can we just dance now?"
"Oh," she let him go. "Sorry you're right."
The music began almost on command
Call you up in the middle of the night
Like a firefly without any light
You were there like a blowtorch burnin'
I was a key that could use a little turnin'
So tired that I couldn't even sleep
So many secrets I couldn't keep
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
One more promise I can't keep…
"Hey," Abby punched his arm. "Weren't you supposed to be asking questions?"
"Oh yeah," Tony replied. "Ok, why do you worry about people so much, I mean we can take care of ourselves to a point?"
"Duh," Abby replied. "Because you are my friend, all of you guys are…"
It seems no one can help me now I'm in too deep there's no way out
This time I have really led myself astray…
"When I see you guys risk your lives out there every day," she continued twirling in a circle, looking up at Tony's hand that was guiding her. "I think to myself about how lucky I am to be in a position where I don't have to worry about it being my last day on earth, you guys play poker with your lives out there…you don't think it wouldn't worry me?"
Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there
"Alright question two," Tony replied. "When are you ever not happy?"
"Usually never," Abby spun again. "Unless, someone's died, or someone's sick, or…"
"Ok Abs," Tony said. "I get it!"
"Oh do you now?" she asked.
Can you help me remember how to smile
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
How on Earth did I get so jaded?
Life's mysteries seem so faded
I can go where no one else can go
I know what no one else knows
Here I am just a drowning in the rain
With a ticket for a runaway train…
"Any more questions," she asked. "DiNozzo, better ask wisely, remember what I said?"
"Yeah yeah," Tony teased. "Ok I got one…I may have some others this one though…"
Everything seems cut and dry
Day and night, earth and sky
Somehow, I just don't believe it…
"In what way," this time Tony spun her. "Do you love me?"
"Well silly," she replied. "As a friend obviously, you are one of the best friends I could ask for!"
Bought a ticket for a runaway train
Like a madman laughing at the rain
Little outta touch, little insane
It's just easier then dealing with the pain…
"Well Tony," Abby asked. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Of course." Tony replied.
"Who did you meet before me?" Abby asked. "I'm sorry if that's personal Tony…"
"No it's fine," Tony replied with a smile. "I saw Kate…then Jenny…then Paula before you."
"How are they?" Abby reluctantly asked.
"All in peace," Tony replied, shedding a small happy tear. "Just like their prime."
Runaway train never coming back
Runaway train tearing up the track
Runaway train burning in my veins
Runaway but it always stays the same…
"Well Tony I'm done," Abby smiled and cocked her head. "See you tomorrow at work."
"Ok Abs," he kissed her hand. "See yah then, thanks for the dance."
"Oh," she began to leave. "You're welcome."
RNR
Name of Song and Artist: Runaway Train by Soul Asylum
I know you guys are gonna hate me but Jeanne's next.