Warning: Contains a little spanking of an adult. And with a little I mean she gets only two smacks.
It took Gibbs a while until he was ready to leave Abby in the lab with Hobbs. Pride practical pulled him out of the lab. Gibbs assured Abby that he would pick her up, when he and Pride have talked with Dr. Wade. Abby had just nodded and then she concentrated on the call.
Dr. Wade was cleaning the autopsy when the two agents arrived.
»Since he is with you, you are always late, Pride. «
»I'm sorry. We had a little problem at the lab. It was hard enough to get him out of there. So you should be happy that we are here. «
Gibbs looked at him angry, while he asked: »Did you find anything new, doc? «
She sighed and turned back to the dead woman.
»I'm afraid there is not much to say. The killer pushed her and she fell. After that he tried to stab her, but she pulled up her arms in defense. His knife leaves multiple cuts on her forearm. When she was too weak to fight him he stabbed her three times in the heart. Finally he cut his mark in her chest. «
»Well at least it tells us that it is him. «, Pride sighed.
»And thanks to the call we know that he explains his victims why he kills them. And when Abby remembers where she heard his voice before, the case is solved. «
»The kid knows the killer? «, Dr. Wade asked surprised.
»Yes, she said she knows his voice, but she can't remember from where. «, Pride answered.
»You should be careful. If the killer knows that she can identify him, and after he probably sent a killer to her, she is in danger. «
»Don't worry, doc. I will protect her. «, Gibbs explained, »Thank you for your help. «
They walked back to the lab and met Hobbs, who wanted to go home.
»Where is Abby? «, Gibbs asked and Hobbs sighed.
»She is listening to the call. I don't know how often she already listened to it, but it's a lot. She is desperate, because she can't remember. I tried to stop her, but she doesn't let me and after a while I gave up. Maybe you'll have more luck. Good night. «
»Good night. «, the two agents answered unison.
Gibbs walked over to Abby, who was wearing headphones with closed eyes. He tried to take the headphones off, but she winced and a small scream escaped her lips, until she noticed Gibbs.
»Gibbs! I hate it when you sneak up on me! «
»I didn't sneak up. We were even talking to Hobbs, but when you have that headphones on you can't hear us. «
»Touché. «
»Since when do you listen to that call? «
»I just can't remember where I heard that voice. «
»Didn't I say you will remember with time? «
»Gibbs! It is import that I remember, because if not then he will kill another woman and I couldn't live with that. I know that he is from here and I met him… «
»Abby. You will not find him when you push yourself. Don't you know that things you forgot will come back when you stop thinking about them? «
»I know, but this time is different. It's not about to remember where I put my fucking keys. It's about a killer, who likes to kill young innocent woman. «
»Okay enough. You're done here for tonight. «
»Gibbs, I… «
»That wasn't a question, Abby. «
He took the headphones out of her hands and put it on the table.
»What do you think of a deal? You stop working now and we go with Pride in a bar. Does that sound good? «
»You break one of your own rules? «, Pride asked with big eyes.
For the third time this day Gibbs gave him an evil eye.
»I meant that is really nice of you. I know the perfect location. It's loud and funny, but it is not… «
»No. «, Abby interrupted him.
»No? «, both agents asked surprised.
»No, I'm not in the mood today. I want to go to the hotel. «
She stood up and packed her bag, while Pride tried to convince her.
»But kid, he breaks his own rule… I mean he allows you to party and you don't want to use that chance? Maybe you'll never get that chance again as long as you are here. «
»Yeah maybe I don't get that chance, but right now I don't care. I'm tired and frustrated and I just want to go to the hotel. So can I go now? «, she asked, while tears were built in her eyes.
»Sure, Abbs. I'll bring you back. «, Gibbs answered and put his arm around her, »Do you want to eat something? «
Abby shook her head and allowed Gibbs to lead her outside, while they left a shocked Pride in the lab.
At the hotel room Abby put Gibbs' shirt on and went to bed. Gibbs ordered food and then he made himself comfortable on the couch with his book. It didn't take long until Abby started to shrug and to moan. She had a nightmare. Immediately Gibbs sat next to her and stroked over her hair softly.
»It is okay, Abby. You are safe. I'm here. «
She relaxed a little bit and Gibbs pressed his lips on her forehead.
»No one is going to hurt you. «, he murmured.
It worked for a little while and then the nightmare started again. This time Gibbs wasn't fast enough and she woke up screaming. Gibbs ran to her and pulled her in his arms.
»Shhhhhhhhhh. It's okay, it's okay. «
»He…he was… «
»He is not here. I'm here and I protect you. «
He held her until she stopped crying.
»Why don't you try to eat something? I ordered Chinese food. «
»I'm not hungry. «, she whispered.
»I know, but you have to eat something. You don't have to eat a whole menu, but at least something. «
»Gibbs, please. Just let me lay on the bed. «
»If you eat something, you can lay here. «
»That wasn't what I meant and you know it. «
His only answer was a big smile on his face. Suddenly someone knocked at the door. Abby winced and grasped Gibbs' shirt. When he wanted to stand up she pulled him back.
»No! «, she whispered, »Please don't open the door. «
»Abby. There is nothing you have to be afraid of. «
Another knock.
»Please. Maybe… «
»Maybe you're overreacting. «
»Gibbs! Abby! Come on guys! You can't tell me that you sleep already! «, Pride shouted from outside, which made Gibbs smiling.
»See? No killer, just Pride. «
He walked to the door and opened it. Pride was standing outside with a pizza and a bottle of bourbon.
»You guys drive me crazy, so I decided to bring food and a drink. «, Pride said and then he walked in.
Suddenly he noticed Abbys red eyes.
»What's wrong, kid? Gibbs. What did you do to her? «
The only answer from Abby was a grunt and then she fell back on the bed, while Gibbs closed the door and came back to her.
»I did nothing, but I will now, because she needs to eat. «
»I'm not hungry. «, Abby said in her pillow.
»You can choose between Chinese and pizza. «, Gibbs explained.
»I'm not hungry! «
»And I don't care. Get out of the bed. «
He grabbed her feet and pulled her towards him, until her feet touched the ground.
»For the last time, get out of the bed. «
»No! «
»Then we will do it the hard way. «
Quickly he turned her around and landed a hard smack on her butt.
»Ow! «
»Get out of the bed. «
»But I'm not… Ow! Please stop that! «
»I don't want to hear that you're not hungry. You will eat something. NOW! «
»Okay, okay, I will stand up, but please stop spanking me. «
He allowed her to roll over and offered her his hand.
»Since when are you such a fun of spanking me? «
»Since when did you stop listening to me? «
»I am listening. «
»If you would listen, then there would be no need for me to spank you. «
He led her to the couch, where she grabbed one of the Chinese boxes.
»I'm surprised that you didn't go to a bar, Pride. «, Abby said, while she poked the noodles.
»How can I go to a bar, when I know that you two are in here alone? If you don't want to go to a party, then I'll bring the party to you. «
»Didn't I say that I'm not in the mood for a party? «
»You did. This isn't a real party. It's just you, Gibbs and me. We will eat the pizza or the Chinese food, drink the bourbon and we will talk. That's all, I swear it. «
»If you say so. «, Abby answered, but she didn't sound convinced.
»I do. Let's party! «
