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Abby strode in being her usual self gently hugged Tony and pulled back signing /s/ How's my Tony bear? /s/
Tony smiled back. /s/ Better now you're here Abby, thank you for all you have done./s/ As tears filled his eyes he brushed at them angrily. /s/God, I just can't stop./s/ He sighed a little as Gibbs hand grasped the back of his neck firmly, the thumb stroking the short hairs. Tony shut his eyes briefly and when he opened them he saw Abby smirking at Gibbs. Tony swallowed and looked away as he felt a finger chuck his chin he looked up to see Abby grinning.
/s/ So you and Gibbs?/s/ Tony looked nervously at Gibbs and got a nod and a warm smile in return.
/s/Yeah me and Gibbs./s/ Tony smiled shyly and leaned back into Gibbs a bit more firmly as Abby did her best impression of a kangaroo on ecstasy on a roundabout, bouncing and twirling and what Tony could only presume was squealing, he could almost hear her in his head. He reached out and calmed her and invited her to sit with them in the lounge.
/s/ So do ya like what we did with the place then Tony?/s/ Abby asked as Tony settled himself against his new lover. He felt weird thinking about Gibbs as a lover, mainly because there hadn't been any 'lovin'.
/s/ Yeah, don't know what I would have done without you guys./s/ Tony squeezed Gibbs hand, implicit in the gesture that 'guys' meant Gibbs too.
/s/ Speak of the devil./s/ Gibbs signed and Tony jumped at a hand on his shoulder, standing and spinning eyes wild. He came face to face with McGee who held his hands in the universal gesture of surrender. Behind him were Ziva and Ducky looking a little shell shocked. Tony's breath came in harsh gasps as he fought for control over his emotions. He saw Gibbs out of the corner of his eye, probably tearing a strip of him. He got his breathing under control and sat on the sofa. McGee sat tentatively opposite on an armchair looking seriously distressed, though Tony wasn't sure if it was from the reaming Gibbs had given him or the distress Tony himself had shown.
McGee scribbled on a notepad that Abby had thrust at him. Sorry Tony!
S'ok McGee, just a little jumpy. Thanks deeply for your help with the house, tell the other guys too.
McGee smiled at him and relaxed a little and passed on the thanks and Tony got little nods of acceptance from all there. Tony pushed himself up and stood, /s/ Drink? Ask the others./s/ He signed at Gibbs.
Gibbs nodded and asked his house guests if they wanted drinks.
'Um, sure Boss whatever you are both having.' McGee replied.
'Me too Bossman.'
'A Tea, please Jethro.'
'I will also have tea please Gibbs.'
Gibbs relayed the order to Tony who smiled walked out to the kitchen only to have McGee practically chase him in there with Gibbs hot on his tail. McGee reached out for Tony and was met with a glare from him as he retracted his hand. He looked like a frightened rabbit. Tony turned away and proceeded to start making the drinks.
'McGee, what are you doing?' Gibbs growled.
'Um, helping Tony Boss?'
'And why are you helping Tony? Did he ask for help? Do you really think he needs help with getting a few drinks?' Gibbs had leaned back against the wall in a semblance of relaxation with a menace just under the surface.
'I uh, well, I thought, well, I guess not Boss.' McGee said contritely biting the inside of his lip nervously. 'I guess it's hard to not want to help a friend.'
Gibbs sighed, 'Come back to the lounge McGee.' As they sat back down Gibbs sighed again and scrubbed his face with his hands. 'I know you were trying to help but we all need to make one CLEAR distinction if we are not to upset Tony too much. Tony is scared to deatht that we are not going to treat him normally. We can help with things that are actually affected by his hearing and voice loss, but DO NOT try and help with everyday things. He already feels useless and is very much on the edge, his whole life is going to change, don't you guys change too, huh?'
McGee sat still and thoughtfully before nodding his understanding, followed by the others.
'An excellent way of putting it Jethro, Anthony's life is going to be rather emotional for a while and it would be best to avoid such triggers.'
Tony returned with their drinks and set them on the coffee table. /s/ So to what do we owe this honour?/s/
Gibbs grinned. /s/ I shall ask./s/ ''What do we owe this honour then guys? Want to see your gadget working?''
'No way Bossman, we came to see Tony boy.' Abby spoke and simultaneously signed to Tony.
/s/ You just wanted to see if Gibbs kept me alive./s/
'You know me so well.' Abby snickered and translated to her friends before replying in sign to Tony.
/s/So how is work without me?/s/ Gibbs translated to the rest.
'Quiet.' Chuffed Ziva before she realised the insensitivity to her statement. The others looked at her with variations on a scowl. Tony noticed this and gave a questioning look to Abby.
/s/Nothing you need to hear./s/ she signed and looked back at Ziva.
WHACK Tony slammed his hand on the table. /s/ No, do not dismiss me like that, what did she say?/s/ Tony looked angry and desperate at the same time and Gibbs laid a calming hand on his arm grabbing his attention.
/s/ She said 'Quiet'./s/ Tony immediately deflated and actually smiled at Ziva.
/s/ Missing our i-n-t-e-l-l-e-c-t-u-a-l conversation huh Z/s/ Gibbs translated and the room chuckled though Tony's smile didn't reach his eyes, he leant heavily on Gibbs and sighed. The room continued chatting with tony joining in less and less until Gibbs called it a day and shooed them all out, with the exception of Ducky who stayed to check on Tony's injuries.
'Now my boy, let me check you over.' Gibbs translated for Tony who scowled and sat in the offered dining room chair that Ducky had obtained. Ducky check him over and looked in his ears. 'Not much to report my boy. Do you still have painkillers for your head?' Once translated Tony nodded. Ducky left soon after leaving Gibbs and Tony to themselves.
They sat on the couch and Gibbs popped in a DVD, after about 10 minutes of struggling while tony looked on amused. They watched and slowly snuggled closer and closer together until Tony was practically in Gibbs lap. As the film ended Tony turned his head to find Gibbs gazing at him lovingly and as if it was the most natural thing in the world Tony bridged the small gap and kissed him. Gibbs blinked slowly and kissed back gently carding a hand through Tony's hair. The kiss became deeper as they both admitted each other's tongues but they simply continued to kiss without adding anything else into the mix. After what seemed like an age they both pulled back with serene smiles on their faces until Tony cracked a wide yawn and looked sheepishly at Gibbs who merely smiled and patted Tony's bum and pointed upstairs.
They both made their ablutions and went to their respective rooms after a toothpastey peck on the lips. Gibbs had settled in and started reading when he looked up to find Tony stood in his doorway with a pillow clutched to his body and a small hopeful smile on his face which turned into a grin when Gibbs lifted the covers in invitation.
Da End (of this chapter)
Hmmm, what do do next???
