Ducky- How is Mister Palmer? I do miss his assistance. You never fully appreciate someone until they're not here…
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"This really wasn't necessary Doctor Mallard…" Jimmy sat at the table with his hands folded.
"Don't be silly Mister Palmer…making you dinner is the least I can do to show you how much…well how much I appreciate you…"
Jimmy almost turned red. "Just doing my job Doctor."
"Yes, well, so does the team, day in and day out…but we form relationships, we become friends…some may say a family. That being said, this whole fiasco has made me realize how easily one of us can be lost. And frankly, I want to ensure you realize how important you are to the team…"
"I felt that from just about everyone…even you. This dinner isn't necessary…"
"Oh but it is. At least to me. So please, sit back, relax and let me serve you Jimmy…"
Palmer nodded. "Whatever you say Doctor."
"Ducky." He smiled. "We are not in autopsy Jimmy…please call me Ducky."
"Ducky?"
"Ducky."
Jimmy smiled. "And when we're back in autopsy tomorrow?"
"Doctor Ducky will do."
The two shared a laugh. "Now what would you like to eat?"
"Got any turkey burgers?"