Hi Everyone, sorry for the delay. Life has been busy and I had a slight writers block and no time to type. I will try to do better in the future.

Due to the stigma of depression many people hide it and or never seek help. Many people like Robin Williams and myself, we lead double lives and most people do not know that we suffer and live with depression. So don't judge people what you see because you have no idea what is going on inside. The character Abby could be living with depression and no on would ever know unless Abby choose to let people see. The strongest people have a breaking point and we for the most part will never know what it is. Listen, care, and be supportive; break the stigma.


0600 came and went with Tim and Ziva sitting in the living room nursing coffee and tea that Tony gave them. They tried to get information from Tony, but were told to wait for everyone else to show up. There was a lot of tension in the house, that was obvious the moment that they entered the house.

"Did you get the same text I got this morning Tim?"

"Yeah, probably the same text as you. Report to Gibbs house at 0600."

"Do you know why we are meeting here?"

"It can't be good. We haven't seen Gibbs and Tony looks like he hasn't slept in weeks. He is wearing the same clothes as yesterday."

"You are right. But something is wrong right? Because I can feel the tension in the air, it does not feel right."

"I agree. We will just have to wait."

"Not much longer Tim. Can you go out and help Jimmy bring in breakfast?" Tony asked.

"Sure Tony."

"Ziva, can you bring in a couple more chairs from the kitchen into the living room."

"Of course Tony."

Tim and Ziva went about filling the requests that Tony had made. Ten minutes later everyone was in the living room. No one was eating, just holding their hot beverages. Ducky came out of the guest room.

"Mr. Palmer could your come in and take over for Jethro."

"Of course Dr. Mallard. Any changes?"

"No Mr. Palmer, none is expected in the near future. I'll keep you informed with what we talk about."

"Thank you Dr. Mallard."

Jimmy walked into the guest room and a few minutes later Gibbs came out. Both Tim and Ziva noticed that Gibbs looked just as bad as Tony.

"Boss are you OK?"

"No Tim, it has been a rough night. Tony, is Dr Cranston here yet?"

"It looks like she just pulled up Boss. I'll go out and meet her."

Tony went outside to greet Dr. Cranston. Inside the team got together in the living room to start their meeting.

"OK. Tim, Ziva, this is not easy for me to say. When I tell you then know why Dr. Cranston is here, there is a chance that you may not believe me, just hear us out. What is said in this house stays here unless I say otherwise, OK?"

"Yeah boss."

"Yes Gibbs."

"Looks like I am just in time Agent Gibbs. I'm sorry we have to work together on such trying times."

"Boss?" Tim asked.

Gibbs sighed there was no way to say this. As a team leader he felt that he had to break the news. Tony had to share the news twice and he seemed to break a little more each time. Tony needed a break to pull himself together a little bit.

"Abby..." Gibbs sighed. "Abby attempted to commit suicide last night."

"WHAT!?" Came from both Tim and Ziva. They both looked around and noticed that no one else was surprised at the statement.

"It can't be true. Abby must have been drugged. Did you do a tox screen?" Tim asked.

"Yes we have, Timothy. We are waiting for the test results. Let's go over what we know." Ducky gently said.

"Abby was not successful in her attempt. In fact Abby is currently unconscious in the guest room. We don't know why. All we know is that she was determined to be home in the morning. Tony found Abby by accident sitting on the wall of the bridge on Route 166." Gibbs said.

"Tony, I know this is hard, but can you describe what you saw when you found Abby." Dr. Cranston requested.

Tony closed his eyes and sighed. "OK Rachael. When I spotted Abby, she was sitting on the wall of the bridge facing the river. As I approached Abby, she stood up on the wall staring out over the river. I called out her name a couple of times before she responded by turning towards me. I raised my hand up to help her down and she flinched. Then I saw her eyes. They were vacant and dead. Those eyes will haunt me for a long time."

"Tony did Abby say anything to you?"

"Yeah, she did and I will never forget her voice, it was hollow and dead sounding. Her voice was very creepy. Abby kept telling me that she took care of everything and that I should go home because she would be home in the morning."

"Tony, Agent Gibbs, what was the last thing that Abby said." Dr Cranston asked.

Gibbs closed his eyes and said, "Abby called out to a Cheri and Lexi. Telling them to catch her because it was time for her to go home."

"Any idea to who these people are to Abby. I don't think I ever heard of them before." Tim asked.

"Not a clue Tim. That is where you come in. We need you to find out who they are. I believe that Abby gave us a clue, when I asked if they were from Louisiana."

"OK, Tony. "I can do that. I'll check her home computer also."

"Thanks Tim, Ziva I need you to go through Abby's apartment and office and see if you can find any notes or clues to what Abby was doing before she left. Abby said that she took care of everything. I would like to know what she meant."

"Agent Gibbs I would also like to see what Abby has done. It may give me a better idea of what was going through her mind. Any clues to the names would also be great. They may be the clue to all of this. Dr. Mallard, could I also get a copy of her medical records? Specifically her medication list."

"I'll give you what I know, Dr. Cranston, which isn't much. I only saw Abigail when she was sick and couldn't leave the lab."

"That is fine Dr. Mallard. For now I can't be much help until Abby wakes up. For the rest of you, I'm going to be available to be a sounding board. Abby's actions is a huge blow to your family here. I know everyone is going to react differently and have a lot of different emotions. It is OK to have these emotions. It is OK to hate and love Abby at the same time. Just let the love come though with Abby and share your anger with me or each other. Now I suspect that Abby will be out til late tonight or tomorrow. Call me if I am not here, when she wakes up. If anyone needs me, Tony has my number. I have a few patients to see and then I will be back."

"Than you Dr. Cranston. Abby is not to be left alone. Tony go upstairs and get some sleep. The rest of us will set up a schedule to keep Abby company. The rest of us have to go into the office. Jimmy has volunteered to stay while we work and Tony sleeps."

"What are you going to tell Director Vance?" Ziva asked.

"Right now nothing. Abby is on vacation and no one expects her to be here. We will reevaluate as a team later. Let's go and meet back here for dinner."


A/N: Family and friends are very important in helping someone through a crisis. They are all here and on a mission, to help Abby.

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