Abby was suddenly angry that her parents had to always get involved in every aspect of her life.
Abby suddenly put down her pizza and put her hands on her hips and glared at her father. "Why do you and mom always have to ruin everything?"
Tony rolled his eyes at his sister and silently prayed she would quit while she was ahead, but knowing her she wasn't anywhere near finished yet.
Gibbs suddenly got very quiet which was never a good sign.
"Abigail Gibbs who do you think you are talking to like that. It is our job to keep you safe….."
Gibbs was interrupted by an overly dramatic rolling of the eyes followed by a muttered "whatever".
Before Abby knew what had happened Gibbs had grabbed her arm and landed 5 quick but hard swats on her butt.
"Now are you going to reign in your attitude or should I continue spanking you?" growled Gibbs while he kept a firm hold of Abby's arm.
Abby was mad but she wasn't suicidal. She figured she had pushed her dad as much as she could while still living to see 15.
"I'm sorry dad" she mumbled while trying to wipe the tears from her eyes with one hand while she used the other to try to rub the sting out of her butt.
Meanwhile Jen had decided to pay Lucy's mom a visit as she was not really happy that while they were supposed to be taking care of her daughter they allowed her out to an unsupervised party.
Lucy answered the door. "Hello Mrs. Gibbs"
"Hi Lucy, is your mom home?"
"Yes please come in while I get her".
Lucy's mom came into the living room and greeted Jen.
Jen decided she was going to get straight to the point.
"I just wanted to come by and talk with you about what happened Saturday night".
Anna (Lucy's mom) looked confused.
"Oh is Abby feeling better? Lucy said she got sick so Tony had picked her up at Dawn's house"
Jen could feel her temper rise but willed herself to remain calm.
"That is what I wanted to talk with you about. Are you aware that they girls were at a party where there was drinking. Abby was feeling sick because she was drunk."
"Oh" said Anna who had no idea what really had gone on with the girls.
Jen continued "Now I hold Abby responsible for getting drunk, and going to a party she knew she had no business being at, and believe me she has been punished for the part she played in this mess. What bothers me is I entrusted my daughter to your care. She had permission to be here, not anywhere else. Jethro and I are very careful in where Abby is allowed to go and I wished you had checked with us before allowing her to go to someone else's house."
Anna was a little stunned as she believed that Lucy should be allowed to come and go freely, but she did see Jen's point of view. "Jenny I am sorry. You are right I should have checked with you before allowing Abby to go to someone else's house. Although I didn't know there would be a party with drinking."
"Of course you didn't and that is where I hold Abby responsible and I appreciate your apology. Thank you"
"Jen I hope you still let Abby come over to our house. I will be more careful in the future."
"Jethro and I have told Abby it will be a long time before she is allowed at anyone's house as she can't be trusted but when she has proven she can be trusted she is allowed to still come over provided you clear any change of plans with her father or I first."
Anna and Jen sat with a cup of tea and chatted for a few more minutes.
Once Jen had left Anna went in search of her daughter to discuss the party and the drinking.
Later that night Abby was in the basement helping her father sand the boat. She was willing to do any activity that didn't require sitting at the moment.
Jen came down the stairs and gave Gibbs a hug.
Abby was still upset at her mother so as soon as her mother came downstairs Abby put down the sanding block and announced she was going upstairs for a glass of juice.
The snotty look Abby shot her mother did not go unnoticed by either of her parents.
"What is wrong with her now"? Asked Jen
Gibbs handed the sanding block to Jenny "Don't worry she will get over it".
Jen began sanding while she filled Gibbs in on her visit to Lucy's house.
Abby had made it to the top of the stairs when she heard her mother telling her father about the conversation with Lucy's mom. Abby could feel herself getting angry all over again.
Abby was beyond livid when she overheard her mom explain that she also paid Trevor a visit to thank him for watching out for Abby.
The icing on the cake was when Abby heard her mother also say she paid Joel and Dawn's parents a visit to explain what went on.
That was it. Abby had heard enough. She stomped down the stairs yelling before she even hit the bottom.
"Oh my god I can't believe you. Do you always have to be such a Bitch?"
All 3 of them stood stock still, shocked at what had just come out of Abby's mouth. Even Abby was shocked that she had actually said that out loud.
As soon as Gibbs had started to reach for his belt, Abby snapped out of her trance and turned and ran up the stairs.
She was no match for an ex-marine who took the stairs 2 at a time while successfully unbuckling his belt.
Gibbs caught up with Abby about midway into the family room.
He grabbed her by the arm.
Seeing the belt in his hand tears began to fall realizing just how deep she had managed to step into it this time. "I'm sorry dad. I'll apologize to mom…."
"Damn right you will" growled Gibbs while he applied a swat across her backside. He led her to the nearest corner, put her in it and stomped off into the kitchen for a cup of coffee.
Once Jen had gotten over the shock of what happened downstairs she walked up the stairs ready to confront her daughter but stopped short when she saw a figure with black pigtails standing in the corner quietly sobbing.
Jen went into the kitchen and sat down with her husband.
He looked up from taking a sip of coffee. "I needed to cool down before I deal with little Miss Abbytude".
"Jethro I don't know what has gotten into her lately. I remember the day she was born. She was a little wrinkled baby with a mass of jet black hair in the hospital. She was so innocent and I wanted nothing more than to keep her safe. Do you think I will ever stop being the enemy?"
Gibbs placed a comforting hand over Jen's. "She will get it, eventually, most likely when she has children of her own, but I promise she loves you Jen".
Gibbs got up and put his mug in the sink. "I am going to go deal with YOUR daughter" said Gibbs with a smirk.
"Funny Jethro, real funny"
Gibbs walked into the living room and walked past Abby while calling "Your room, NOW".
He continued up the stairs not waiting for her to follow, but knowing by the sound of slow footsteps that she was following.
When they got to Abby's room Gibbs pointed to the bed.
Abby quickly went to her bed and sat down before Gibbs could start swatting.
Gibbs pulled out the desk chair and sat across from Abby. "I am going to say this once so listen up."
Abby sat twirling a pigtail
"Your mother and I love you and Tony more than anything else in this world. It is our job to keep you safe. I don't care if you agree with us or not but we have every right to check up on where you are, where you are going and with whom. It is also our right to talk to any friends parents especially when you are put in harm's way at their house. We would never forgive ourselves if anything were to ever happen to either one of you. You don't have to agree with us but you will be RESPECTFUL and you will never again call your mother names. Clear?"
The tears had started to fall down Abby's cheeks. She nodded her head.
"Words Abby" prompted Gibbs
"Yes dad I am clear" answered Abby between sobs.
Gibbs motioned for Abby to come over to him.
She began to cry harder and shook her head while hoping her bed would swallow her up.
"Abby if I have to come get you I am going to take my belt off again and use it."
Abby slowly got up and stood in front of her father.
Gibbs put her over his knee and swatted her backside.
When he had finished he sat her on his lap and rubbed her back until she had stopped crying.
As he kissed the top of her head and whispered "I love you Abbs" he started to chuckle.
Abby looked at him like he had lost his mind. "I hardly think anything is funny dad".
"Sorry Abbs, but you are on a roll today. I think you have managed to land in more trouble in one day then Tony has ever managed in a day.
Abby looked indignant "Not funny dad"
Gibbs gave her one more kiss on her head. "Sorry, you're right it is not funny."
Gibbs stood Abby up and began moving her toward the door.
"You owe someone an apology"
Abby snuggled by her dads side "Mom?"
"Yep"
