"It's so sad," Abby said, shaking her head.
"I know," McGee agreed.
They were sitting in Abby's lab, staring at the computer screen. On the screen there was a picture of a man and woman, in their early thirties, making a funny face. They each had a hand around the others back. They looked like the perfect couple... Except they weren't a couple.
"I mean, they were perfect for each other," Abby continued, "It's obvious they were in love."
"Yeah, but neither of them would admit it."
"So sad... Didn't she know that she would have been happier with him?"
"She was scared," McGee explained, "They had been a couple when they first met. She broke up with him but they stayed friends. She was afraid that he wouldn't want to get back together with her after she broke his heart ten years ago."
"Well, why'd she break up with him in the first place?"
"She told Gibbs that things were moving too fast for her so she broke it off."
Abby sighed, "And now it's too late. He was killed and she'll never be able to tell him how she feels."
"He won't be able to tell her either," McGee added, "He kept a secret journal and he wrote about how much he cared about her and how he loved her."
"They wasted so much time."
"It wasn't a total waste. They were still best friends."
"But they could have been so much more, Timmy. They could have gotten married and had a family and lived happily ever after."
"He was murdered by his brother, Abbs. He would have died whether they were together or not. There wouldn't have been a happily ever after."
Abby looked away from the picture and at McGee, "Well, maybe if they would have gotten back together then they would have had plans for that night and he wouldn't have gone to see his brother."
McGee, not wanting to get into a debate with Abby, decided to agree with her instead, "You're right."
"I know I am."
"They were pretty different though. He liked the quiet. Just sitting back and relaxing. She likes things loud. Lots of noise, partying, stuff like that."
"They were complete opposites in some ways, but in others they were exactly alike. Both smart and sweet... Plus, even with their differences they got along. Their differences are what made them enjoy each others company. No one wants a person exactly like themselves. They brought out the best in each other."
"I have to say, when I was watching her and Gibbs in interrogation, she seemed happiest when she talked about him."
Abby lightly punched his arm, "See! I told you! They were meant to be together. I tell you Timmy, you can't wait on these things! She'll regret the fact that she never told him how she truly felt for the rest of her life. She'll imagine what could have been, but she'll never get that because she didn't move past her fear and just let it out!" Abby looked at the picture, "He's dead now! Dead! You can't just come back from the dead, Timmy. If you love someone and you know that you're supposed to be with them, then you have to tell them. You just can't wait."
McGee glanced at the picture, then looked at Abby, "I agree."
Abby turned back to him. They stared at each other for a moment. Neither of them spoke. The realization seemed to click for both of them at the same time.
Abby opened her mouth to speak, "Ti-"
"McNugget!" Tony interrupted as he stood in the doorway, "Boss is waiting in the car. We've got a new case."
"Okay, I'm coming."
Tony turned back and made his way to the elevator.
McGee sighed then stood up and began to leave.
"Timmy," Abby said softly.
McGee turned around. Abby was now standing in front of the stool she had been sitting on, "Yeah?"
Abby took a deep breath, "I... Just... Just don't die, okay?"
McGee walked over to her and gave her a peck on the cheek, "I won't... as long as you don't die either."
Abby smiled, "Deal."
This little guy just popped in my head today. I was going to change it up a bit to make it a little less obvious... But then I thought, 'No, I like obvious.' This is something like what I wish the writers would do with Abby and McGee. If they won't actually make them a couple I would like a little scene where you just say, "You idiots! You're talking about yourselves and you don't even realize it!" Anyway, I hope you enjoyed. Please review to let me know if you did... Otherwise I might have to reach through your computer screen and Gibbs slap you! ;)
