Chapter 6 Awakenings
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Tony awoke feeling a lot warmer. Something soft was draped over him. The scent assulting his senses was familiar and it took him a moment to realize who it was. His jacket was drapped over his chest. He took a deep breath only to find himself struggling and coughing in response. Two rough, but gentle hands lifted his head up from their comfortable position and brought cool water to his lips. Tony didn't realize how parched he was until the water hit his lips. He drank eagerly and went to rest his head once again . He opened his dull green eyes into the face of Leroy Jethro Gibbs looking over him,his head on Gibb's slap. He blinked a few times. The surreal atmosphere was taking its toll. He reached out his hand to grab Gibbs' arm and pulled on the light blue fabric.
"You real?"
Gibbs sighed deeply.
"Yeah, I'm real." Although at that moment he wished he wasn't.
Tony swallowed and continued to look into his mentor's eyes. Gibbs saw the confusion, the blame and something else....something he didn't deserve...trust.
"Why are you here?"
God, he sounded so young, vulnerable. Tony had been just about stripped to the bare minimum of sanity at this point. Gibbs didn't answer but checked on Tony's now wrapped again arm. The way it was handled he would be lucky to have it healed properly.
"Rest, DiNozzo."
Tony found himself leaning closer to Gibbs chest and taking comfort in the scent.
"I still hate you."
Gibbs nodded a wry grin on his face. "I know."
"Why Gibbs? I know you wouldn't do this unless... please what does he have ?"
Gibbs eyes stared into the unfocused ones beneath him.
"He has nothing on me." he emphasized again. This time Tony saw concern and fear in his Boss's baby blues.
Gibbs noticed Tony about to speak and pressed firmly on his arm. Tony remained silent understanding the sentiment.
Gibbs didn't move but let his eyes drift briefly to the camera in the corner of the room. Tony took note and shook his head.
"Not a camera, " he whispered.
Gibbs remained motionless. Tony closed his eyes.
"I don't care anymore. Putting me out of my misery might be for the best. " Gibbs growled.
Tony closed his eyes. Gibbs gently slapped his cheek as he huddled over his senior agent doing his best to protect him.
Tony regrefully opened his bloodshot eyes . Gibbs said nothing but Tony felt pressure on his arm. Both hands were gripping him. One hand lie flat palm down. The other,only one finger held on. Tony felt hazy and tried to take in what Gibbs was trying to say. He saw one palm...five fingers...and one finger...6.
Tony willfully resisited tears as he met Gibbs face full of concern and regret. Understanding passed between the two unspoken promises...always have your six DiNozzo...no matter what. Trust me.
Tony tried to smile. I always do, Boss.
Tony could feel his heart thumping and his breathing becoming shallow. Gibbs laid Tony's head gently to the concrete floor beneath him before standing up.
"Enough you son of a bitch. you proved your point. He's broken. Satisfied?"
Gibbs fists were clenched at his sides, unable to control his trembling.
A deep laugh floated throughout the room
"No he isn't. He still trusts you. I see it in his eyes. You took my Ziva's trust away from me. It is only fair I do the same to you. "
Gibbs knew he needed a plan but he could barely think straight himself.
"Take me, Eli. I sent DiNozzo into interogation....it was me..."
Eli interrupted. "No it wasn't Agent Gibbs. Please give me some credit. "
Gibbs thought to Director Vance. It was his idea. What is really going on? Flashes with the SecNav and their last conversation rattled him causing a momentarily lapse of judgement in his surroundings. He didn't realize Tony had stood up cradling his wounded arm stepping out in front of GIbbs.
"Do what you want with me Eli....I'm done."
Gibbs felt the next moments move in slow motion.
"I couldn't have said it better."
Gibbs heard the shot ring out as he went to push Tony out of the way, but he wasn't fast enough. Tony went down in a heap hitting the concrete hard. Gibbs dropped to his knees painfully and he reached Tony's head and pulled him close to his chest.
"Tony? Can you hear me?"
Tony heard the concern before fading into darkness.
"Stay with me, kid....stay with me...."
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