Chapter 8 –sometime later
Ziva sat at her desk and tried to type out her report but DiNozzo and McGee were arguing, again. Abby strolled through the bullpen and sat at Gibbs desk. Ziva was used to this now and the two women shared a smile, they sat back and watched the argument for a short time.
"Did so McGeek"
"Did not!"
"Did so!"
"Did not!"
"I've told you before Mummy and Daddy don't like it when you fight" Abby said with a smile on her face.
DiNozzo and McGee looked at each other then at Gibbs and Jenny then at each other then sat down, a perfect replay from a week ago.
Jenny looked down at Abby, smiled and nodded. "Thank you!" Abby shouted.
The three agents in the bullpen looked at each other then at Abby who looked like the cat that got the cream.
"What was that about?"
"None of your business DiNozzo" Gibbs said as he walked over to his desk. He offered Abby his hand and helped her up. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and whispered "we'll celebrate officially later".
If at all possibly Abbys smile got even bigger before she bounded of back to her lab.
Gibbs was pleased that the day had passed relatively quickly and with only minor arguments between his three agents. He was really looking forward to taking his girl home.
Abby had been excited all day and when the wall clock in her lab hit 5pm she rushed to turn her equipment off, gather her things and head for the bullpen.
It was unlike Gibbs to leave on time, but today was special. When Abby came in to view carrying a very large black bag they shared a smile.
"Go home" Gibbs barked at his agents.
"Boss? What about these reports?" McGee asked.
"Stay if you want but I'm going home" Gibbs stood and took the bag from Abby.
"See you Monday" Abby shouted as Gibbs lead her to the elevator
"What do you think that was all about?" DiNozzo asked.
"I have no idea" McGee replied
"Perhaps there is a problem with Abbys apartment?"
"Don't think so Ziva, she would have said something, wouldn't she?"
"You know here better than I do. What other reason would she stay with Gibbs?"
"It has to be her apartment" McGee said.
"She has been smiling a lot" DiNozzo said
"Abby always smiles a lot"
"No Ziva, she has been smiling like a woman with a secret. Don't suppose there is something going on with those two. Do you?"
"No. DiNozzo I don't think that." McGee refused to think that.
"I think perhaps you are mistaken."
After thinking about it for a minuet DiNozzo agreed "Yes, you're probably right. There is bound to be a problem with Abbys apartment and that is why she is staying with Gibbs"
Saturday Morning
Abby had stayed in the spar room Friday night. She had fought with her inner self a million times. She really wanted to see Gibbs, really wanted to feel his strong arms around her, wanted to feel his breath on her neck, wanted to feel his heartbeat quicken when she kissed him. Things between them had moved fast, faster than she ever thought possible, but that was fine. She loved Gibbs and Gibbs loved her and that was all that mattered.
She checked her reflection one last time and smiled. Today was going to be a good day she could tell. Abby checked her list she had the 4 things that tradition dicted.
"You ready Abbs?" Gibbs said knocking her door
"As ready as I'm going to be"
"We don't have to do this? If you're not sure…"
His sentence was cut off as Abby opened the door "I'm sure" she said smiling at him. In fact Abby had never been so sure about anything.
Abby stood before him in a floor length black cloak. Gibbs couldn't see anything except that she was in dark blue shoes and not her usual black boots. Her hair was loose and slightly curly and her makeup was much softer than usual.
"You look beautiful"
"Have you got everything?" she asked him.
Gibbs pulled out an envelope from his chest pocket and a small black velvet box from another pocket "All I need is you"
"You have me"
"Then let's go. Jenny and Ducky will be waiting"
Monday Morning
As usual Gibbs and Abby were already at the navy yard when the rest of Gibbs team arrived. The day passed much like any other day.
There was one event however that left DiNozzo, McGee and Ziva wondering exactly why Abby was staying at Gibbs house. And considering the size of her bag just how long she was planning on staying with Gibbs.
Everyone was down in Abbys lab getting results when someone from the personnel department came in.
"Miss Scuito?" the timidly spoken lady asked.
"That's me" Abby beamed at her.
"You forgot to sign your change of circumstances form"
Abby blushed slightly, no one at NCIS knew about her moving house, or her other secret. They would soon, but not until the time was right. She signed the papers as quickly as possible and the personnel lady disappeared again.
"What up Abby?Why the 'changes' form?" McGee asked.
"I, um, I've moved house" Abby stuttered.
"You want any help?" McGee offered.
"Thank you for the offer Timmy, but I've sort of already moved" she said looking at Gibbs for reassurance or conformation or something that said they should know.
Gibbs rescued Abby from anymore questions "Don't you lot have work to do?"
"Yes boss" they all replied and left Gibbs and Abby alone in her lab.
"They're going to find out sooner or later" Abby said.
"I know" he said stepping closer.
"They're my friends Gibbs"
"I know"
"What should we do?"
Gibbs took her in to his arms "well Mrs Gibbs, I suppose we could have a wedding reception?"
