Author's Note :
Thank you for the amazing reviews. I knew that saying Tony could be a rapist would shock you :)
Here's the next installment. Enjoy and Review soon... Thanks
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"How could he think that Jethro is trying to kill him?" Ducky asked Bianca as she neatened Tony's blankets and then closed the curtain around his bed.
"Well, that's what he told me when he heard Agent Gibbs' voice." Bianca said.
"Where did you find Anthony and why didn't you report it to the police?" Ducky asked as he accepted the surgical mask and gloves Bianca handed to him.
"I'll tell you as we start working on Agent Gibbs' arm. I'm probably going to have to up his sedation or he'll wake up while I'm still stitching or casting that arm." Bianca replied as she prepared and administered another injection.
They worked on Gibbs for close on 30 minutes and Bianca explained how she had found Tony and how she had managed to get him to the clinic all alone. Ducky's respect for her increased as she spoke and then upon seeing her work on Gibbs' arm he was even more impressed. Once the arm was sutured and wrapped, Ducky helped Bianca to wrap Gibbs' bruised ribs.
"Dr Mallard, I can handle placing the cast on his arm. Could I ask you to do me a huge favour?" Bianca asked.
"Sure my dear." Ducky said as he removed the gloves and the surgical mask.
"If you go down that collidor on the right, you'll come out at my kitchen. On the fridge you will find a number for Daniella. Could you please call her and ask her to prepare 12 meal packs for me and to deliver them within the next hour." Bianca asked as she worked on Gibbs' arm.
"That's a good idea. I am feeling a bit peckish myself." Ducky replied as he made his way out of the room.
Bianca concentrated on setting the cast in place. She moved her hands rhythmically and gently. When she was done, she placed Gibbs' arm on a pillow and waited for the cast to set. After washing her hands, Bianca moved back to Gibbs' side.
She ran her hand lightly over his head, as she once again observed that he was a very attractive man.
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As Ducky made his way back to the ER, the door to the entrance of the clinic opened.
"Ziva, Gibbs is not going to like this." McGee insisted.
"I think McGee's right." Jimmy said as he hung back.
"Men argh! And they call us the weaker sex. You can blame me. You can tell Gibbs that I forced you to bring me here at gunpoint. Okay? But you have to admit that you are just as worried about him as I am and it is killing you not knowing how badly his been hurt." Ziva growled.
"No one is disputing that we are worried about him…." McGee started to say, surprised by Ziva's show of emotion.
"Timothy, Ziva, Mr Palmer." Ducky said as he looked at each of them. They were covered in snowflakes and they looked a bit embarrassed at having Ducky overhear their conversation.
"Dr Mallard, how is Agent Gibbs?" Jimmy asked.
"Where is he?" McGee asked.
"Can we see him?" Ziva asked.
Ducky smiled at the concern on their faces and thought, Jethro, you've got a really good team here. A team that's loyal and committed and a team that cares deeply for you and each other.
"Dr B. is just finishing up with Jethro at the moment. They are in that room on the far right and yes, you can see Jethro as soon as she's done with him. Oh and I have some wonderful news. Anthony is here and he is okay." Ducky concluded.
"What?" "How?" "When?" Everybody started talking at once as relieve washed over them.
"Let us make our way to the kitchen and I'll tell you everything I know." Ducky smiled.
When he got to the kitchen he put on a fresh pot of coffee and brewed a strong cup of tea for himself before informing the agents of what had happened to Tony.
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Back in the ER, Bianca continued to caress Gibbs brow.
Oh Bianca, get a grip before you start drooling all over this gorgeous man! She warned herself.
"It's time to wake up, Agent Gibbs." Bianca said as she let her hand linger in his hair for a moment longer.
Then she moved her hand to his cheek and tapped it lightly as she said, "Agent Gibbs, Jethro, can you hear me? It's time to wake up."
Gibbs felt the warm hand on his cheek and the irritating whisper insisting that it was time to wake up. But all he wanted to do was continue to float in the dark void, free from pain and obstacles and decisions. As the voice became louder the tapping on his cheek became harder. Gibbs wanted to push that irritating hand away, but his limbs refused to obey him. In addition his arm felt like it was caught in a vice and pain radiated up and down it.
"Jethro, you need to wake up!" Bianca said as she started to become concerned about his lack of response.
Could the anaesthetic have had an adverse effect on you? But your vitals were stable throughout the procedure. Damn it, wake up! Bianca moaned as she slapped his cheek harder.
Gibbs awoke with a start and groaned as the pain in his arm multiplied exponentially. His torso also felt tight and restricted. Then he noticed that he was shivering, from pain or cold or a combination of the two, he was not sure.
"Agent Gibbs, are you with me?" Bianca asked as she shone a touch in his eyes. His pupils although a bit sluggish, were responsive.
"How many fingers am I holding up?" Bianca asked.
"Ssshhh, three…." Gibbs shivered as his eyes started to roll shut.
"No, no, no … stay with me. Do you know who I am?" Bianca asked as her hand was on his cheek again. Gibbs' eyes flew open again. He looked at her with what he hoped was his usual glare.
"Come on, who am I?" Bianca prompted noting the puzzled look on Gibbs' face.
" Dr B. ssshhh. What ssshhhh … ?" Gibbs whispered as he instinctively reached for his injured arm while squeezing his eyes shut.
"We've stitched your arm and I'm waiting for the cast to set. I'm going to give you something for the pain right now." Bianca replied as she picked up a syringe from the surgical trolley next to her.
"It's going to sting a bit." She said as she lifted the blanket at his side. She unfastened his pants and gingerly pulled it down. Then she administered the shot into his hip causing Gibbs to cringe and try to pull away as the dark, fiery liquid invaded his body.
Gibbs closed his eyes as Bianca removed the needle. Then he felt his blanket's being lifted and her hands were on the waist of his pants.
"I'm flattered but ... ssshhh ... I don't think that I'll be ... ssshhh ... much fun right now." Gibbs whispered with a lopsided grin on his face. Bianca looked at Gibbs and decided that he looked adorable with his hair in disarray and that silly grin on his face.
"Oh, that's such a pity because I was sure that I could make you feel better." Bianca smiled sweetly as Gibbs looked at her and swallowed. The pain meds were starting to work and Bianca's warm hands on his bare hips were starting to send interesting sensations through his body.
"Okay sweetie, lift your hips for me so I can get these restrictive pants off. Usually I keep my patients naked in bed, but for you I'll go and get a nice, warm gown." Bianca smiled as she pulled his pants off. Bianca knew that his body was still reacting to the anaesthetic and sedatives and she decided that she better hurry this along before she embarrassed him and herself.
Gibbs closed his eyes as he felt Bianca's warm hands run down his legs. When her hands were no longer touching him, he opened his eyes looking for her. He saw her rummaging through a cupboard and as soon as she turned back to him, he closed his eyes again. She helped him into the gown and then placed his arm in a sling.
As she was about to turn away, Gibbs suddenly remembered something. Despite the intense pain it caused him, he pulled himself up and grabbed her upper arm with his uninjured hand. He forcefully pulled her towards himself, making her cry out in pain.
"Ouch! Gibbs what is it?" Bianca asked, shocked by the strength in his hand. As she tried to pull away his grip tightened, bruising her flesh and making her cry out again.
"Where is Tony? What have you done to him?" Gibbs growled at Bianca, all traces of humour gone from his eyes.
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Author's note:
That's it for this chapter.
Read about Gibbs reaction to Tony and his whispered words as Tony sleeps. And then of course Tony will wake up and his reaction to Gibbs and the team will be very interesting...
So stay tuned and as always please review asap...