AUTHOR: April C-M
EMAIL: aprilmermoud
RATING: MA
FEEDBACK: Yes, please. That would be so nice of you.
SUMMARY: Someone Takes Abby, Gibbs hurries to save her But there are rules they both must survive.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own these characters and I am make NO money off this story. I appreciate the Minds at NCIS and The Amazing actors who help bring these characters to life!
Gibbs groaned as the light hit his eyes, He rolled over and reached for the body that was suppose to be there, his hand came up with nothing. He opened his eyes and looked at the clock before realizing it was after 11 am. His eyes widened, He couldn't remember the last time he slept this late. He wondered where Abby was, assuming she was down stairs he jumped out of bed. He needed to call Ducky so he could come check on her. He dressed quickly and headed down the stairs, he made it half way before he stopped. Ducky stood at the bottom of the stairs with his finger to his lips trying to keep him quiet. He slowly made his way the rest of the way down, before noticing Abby asleep on the couch, covered securely with a blanket. He turned to Ducky, the question plan to see on his face. "Lets have our talk in the basement, shall we?" Ducky whispered as he turned to look at Abby briefly. "Yeah, good idea." They walked silently to the door to the basement before both looking once more at her. Gibbs allowed Ducky ahead of him before carefully pulling the door half closed wincing at the squeak it made, hoping it wouldn't wake her.
Ducky stood in the middle of the basement, obviously trying to get his thoughts in order, before turning to look at him. "Abigail called him this morning Jethro." He answered before Gibbs could even ask. "She did?" "Yes, It as a surprise to hear her voice honestly, but she was quite upset. She explained what happened last night and asked for my help." The look on Gibbs face was one of relief and sadness. "What did she ask you to help with?" Ducky looked at him for a moment. "She first asked me to check her back, There is no further damage from the heated water, thank goodness, although she will have some tenderness for a few day but nothing more than what she would get with a small sunburn... And she asked me to help her find a trusted Psychologist." Gibbs could feel himself tear up, "She did, Huh? She's always been ahead of the game when it came to… well everything. Should have considered she would ask for help before anyone else would think to.." Ducky just smiled at him, "yes well, I be- Ah Hello Abigail. Sleep well?" Ducky looked past Gibbs to the woman standing at the top of the stairs. Gibbs turned to look at her, as she slowly made her way down the stairs. He moved towards her, and reached out to her. She let him grab her hand, as she looked at Ducky. "Yes, Thank you." She quietly replied. She looked up at Gibbs "And Thank you." He leaned down and kissed her forehead. "No need, Abbs. You know I'd do anything for you." She smiled at him before laying her head on his shoulder, his arm released her hand and wrapped around her shoulder. They both looked at Ducky as he told them he needed be going but would call Abby later to let her know what he had found.
Abby stood in the basement staring at the skeleton on Gibbs newest boat. She hadn't been down here in what seemed like months. Her hands grazed over the smooth wood as her mind wondered over everything. She had called Ducky in a near panic when she realized what she had done. She could see the redness on Gibbs hands and arms where the hot water had scalded him while she laid next to him. She knew she needed help, not just the support of Gibbs. Even that wouldn't be enough this time.
She heard Gibbs come down and stand behind her, before his hand rested gently on her shoulder. She turned and wrapped her arms around his middle and rested her head against his chest listening to his heart. She loved the sound of it, It reminded her she wasn't alone. After a few quiet moments she heard him speak. "I'm proud of you, Abbs." She sighed before deciding she had been quiet long enough "I'm not at the moment, I could have hurt myself badly last night, I could have hurt you. I know I need help Gibbs, I can't live like this forever." His arms tightened around her, as his head came to rest on top of hers. "I know, and you won't. We won't let him win. OK?" She nodded before pulling away and smiling sadly at him. "Will you come with me? I-I mean to my first appointment? I know you don't like-" His placed his finger against her lips to stop her from rambling "Yes." was his simple reply. "Now I'm starving, and I know you haven't eaten so come on." She grabbed his hand as he led her out of the basement. She knew they still needed to talk about what Officer Lawrence had said but now wasn't the time. She needed to be honest with him, tell him the truth… All of it. She just hoped he could trust her again, His silence that night still ate at her. His words "Hows that trust now?" still echoed through her head.