A/N – No 'who's your Daddy bitch' in this Chapter in case that was what you were expecting, just some more angst and fluff. Some 'ruck me, ruck me, make me scrum' soon though!

Disc – No owny things herey.

Tony bounded under the covers with more energy than Gibbs had seen Tony exhibit since he had returned from hospital. He leapt the last few feet causing Gibbs to raise an eyebrow. As Tony settled on the other side of the bed he looked at Gibbs sheepishly.

/s/ I don't know what it is about signing but it is more difficult to lie. I am a little spooked, hence wanting to sleep in here and leaping to avoid under the bed monsters./s/ He let out a little sigh and Gibbs stretched out an arm and pulled Tony to his side, kissing him on the top of the head. Tony snuggled a little deeper into Gibbs, enjoying the warmth and security. Gibbs began to stroke down Tony's side and Tony stiffened in his embrace. Gibbs nudged Tony up and off him slightly.

/s/ Hey, this isn't going to be anything more than a hug and some company in bed until Y-O-U make it more Tony./s/ Gibbs fingerspelled the 'you' to emphasise Tony's choice in the proceedings.

Tony blushed. /s/ Sorry, you know I am stupid. I jump at monsters and shadows as well as jumping to conclusions./s/ Gibbs grinned and gave Tony a gentle head-slap that turned into a caress and then laid down and lifted his arm in invitation to his bed companion. Tony smiled and snuggled into Gibbs' side deeply and without any further encouragement. It wasn't long before Tony felt Gibbs' breathing even out into sleep as he lay with his head on his chest.

Tony knew he wasn't going to be able to sleep particularly well that night after his first meeting of his teammates since he was released from hospital, that and his mini breakdowns throughout the day. He felt like his emotions were completely out of control, not to mention his decreasing control over his life. It only takes an instant to change your life forever, for the good or for the bad. Tony decided to weigh up his life. On the minus side: I can't hear, I can't speak, as a follow on to that; I can't watch movies without subtitles, I can'tspeak to most of my friends without a translator, I am never going to be a field agent again. On the plus side: I am living with Gibbs, I can sleep with Gibbs, Gibbs can speak sign language, Gibbs is being really nice to me and Gibbs will fight my corner. Hmm, all my plus's have to do with Gibbs?

Fatigue began to win out and Tony eventually found himself drifting into sleep snug up against Gibbs. I wasn't to last though as Tony's mind tried to fill in the blanks of his abduction, how he was taken and shapes formed and warped in his mind, each of them advancing and attacking until he woke with a start. It was daylight outside and Tony was grateful for the sleep he had had and grateful that he seemed to not have woken Gibbs. He extracted himself carefully and padded to the bathroom and then made his way downstairs. He was making a tea and marvelling at the clock which read 10am when he felt the floor vibrate gently with obvious steps. He looked up and was comforted to see Ducky stood in the entrance of the kitchen.

Ducky smiled at Tony and gestured at the tea, Tony smiled back and made Ducky one too. Tony beckoned Ducky to follow him to the lounge where he settled cross legged on the sofa and Ducky made himself comfortable next to him in a more dignified position. Ducky produced a pad and began to write.

D: I apologise for not signing. I am rather too old to be learning new things, I will try but don't hold your breath. The others are all learning, McGee made everyone DVDs. How are you holding up?

Tony sighed and had a sip of tea, deep in thought.

T: I am doing ok. I am an emotional wreck and my life is forever changed. Thank god for Gibbs.

D: Indeed, I saw you two were rather cosy yesterday. I am pleased for you Tony though I am sure you wish the circumstances were better?

T: God Ducky, why couldn't we have found each other before, we are both intelligent, attractive people, how did we not realise?

D: My dear boy, substance is not always enough, accident is also required. Perhaps if not for this episode in your life you and Jethro would never have revealed your feelings. The questions is do you look upon this as the time your life as you know it came to an end and is now beginning again with Gibbs or do you do you look upon this as simply another episode in your life and carry on regardless as it were. Perhaps it is asking too much for pragmatism though some thought on the matter may help your emotional state.

Tony stared at the latest missive from his friend and stared a little more. He pursed his lips and began to write furiously.

T: You know duck, I have been through a lot since my childhood, there is no reason to let this be the straw that broke the camel's back, damnit this camel can carry all the straw in the world!

Ducky sat back and gave an amused smirk.

Perhaps not the whole world hmm? Perhaps just a little more straw. We all have our limits Anthony, lets hope there is no more straw for a while?

Tony huffed out a whispered chuckle and was pleased to see Ducky chuckling along with him. He looked up and saw Gibbs thunder down the stairs with an air of panic. Upon seeing Tony he stilled, nodded at Ducky and headed for the kitchen. Ducky grinned cheekily at Tony and mimed drinking a coffee. Gibbs soon returned and sat opposite the pair.

He spoke and signed at the same time; 'Jesus Tony, I nearly had a heart attack. First I sleep past 10am for the first time in a few years then you are gone. You need your rest.' Gibbs looked at Ducky for some support in his statement.

'Actually Jethro Tony seems remarkably healthy, it is you who has run yourself ragged looking after our dear boy. I hope you are not keeping each other awake at night, hmm?' Ducky smiled innocently at Gibbs who flushed and wrote his response down for Tony who grinned after realising the reason for Gibbs blushing.

T: No worries there Ducky, L-J is the perfect gentleman.

Ducky smiled. 'Well my visit has come to an end, I just wanted to check on you both. Look after yourselves.' With that he stood and left, shaking Tony's hand and patting Gibb's back as he was walked to the door.

An easy place to finish, bonus cookies for those who spotted the title in Ducky and Tony's 'talk'! And before you complain about it being to short, a lot of my chapters are about 1000 wds and it is the length I like so there ;P