"So Agent Gibbs, is there something about our technical analyst that you like or is it just work getting done that you want?" Morgan said casually leaning against the wall since the teams were ona break before ordering in some lunch.
Gibbs replied" Well Agent Morgan not that it's really any of your concern but i find Penelope to be a beautiful woman and would like to get to know her better off work." "Is that a problem?"
Morgan said "A while back the last guy who she wanted to get into a relationship ended up being a psycho and shooting her so excuse me if i am a bit protective of my baby girl."
Gibbs looked at him. "So that's what it is? Afraid she might like me an older ex marine gunnery sergeant and this what do you call it cowboy at NCIS just a litte too?"
Morgan said" Hmm well then it seems i don't have to worry much after all because you'd clearly break anyones face that harmed her if not their neck."
Gibbs smirked. "More than likely. i think we understand each other now don't you? I understand there is a certain former Mossad Assassin team member of mine that is quite taken with you and Ziva doesn't get soft for anyone easily."
Morgan said' Well then i guess i am special. She is fun to spend time with and gives a killer neck rub but you didn't need to know that as her boss, did you."
Gibbs replied" The way i see it is your secret about Ziva is safe as long as you know mine about Penelope. For now let's get back into the case or get some of that pizza and stuff before Dinozzo inhales it all."
Morgan smiled. "Good idea boss."
Gibbs said "Keep that up and i might have to like you Derek."
Across the room: Ziva said "What are those two so deep in conversation about i wonder?:"
Abby replied" Our friend Penelope is my guess."
Garcia said" Oh boy, well there isn't any blood on either one of them so i guess they figured things out. Derek is a sweetheart but since the last guy i "dated" briefly ended up shooting me well he gets protective at times. I am not worried about Gibbs though he's been nothing but kind to me and even is building me something he said besides his latest boat."
Ziva smiled. "Good for you, i am glad that you make him happy. He needs that so he's not living the job so much."
Kate walked over for a piece of garlic bread that had cheese on it. "Are we talking Gibbs? Sometimes he can be the toughest person to work for you ever saw, singleminded when it comes to cases. But he has also lived through more loss than anyone ever should and if anyone here put the light back in his eyes again i think that person deserves a thank you. I still remember him being there all the time when i was in the hospital. He didn't leave except to work or sleep. He does that with family and for those he loves. "
Penelope said"Well thank you ladies for telling all of these things about him. Now if you will excuse me i am going back to the lab , i want to use the stairs to work off this pizza." She headed away from the other women.
Abby said "What did we do? Did we embarrass her or something. I hope not she's so nice and brilliant at what she does on the computer."
Ziva shrugged. "Sometimes Abby not everyone wants to wear their heart on their sleeves all the time. Let her go do what she needs to do and she will be fine."
Abby said' i'm going to my lab i want to check results on Major Mass spec that i didn't earlier, enjoy the rest of the food."
Reid saw Abby going to the elevator and decided to follow her to talk. "Abby i um got you a small gift, i hope you like it."
She smiled. "Spencer how sweet, what is it."
He replied "Here." Then he put his hand behind her left ear and pulled out a red spiked cuff. "I saw it and thought of you. I think you'd look nice in red even though you prefer black most of the time."
Abby gave him one of her patented hugs. "I will wear it all the time and i love it, thank you. I'd been wanting a new one but wasn't sure what color to get ."
Reid smiled. "I just wanted you to have something that makes you think of me sometimes when you're busy working here."
