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Chapter Fourteen: Love and Learn

Abby leaned in towards the entrance into the lab. She watched Gibbs say goodbye to Tony, only for him to return to her. Gibbs smiled awkwardly down at Abby.

"I just talked to him, Abbs, he's fine, I promise." He said quietly into her ear.

"I want to talk to him, too, Gibbs. I only think it's fair." She said back. Tony was her best guy friend ever. In fact, if it wasn't for Gibbs, Abby would've asked Tony to be the stand in father. She went back up to the bullpen, craving a CafPow like mad, but then she always reminded herself that if one CafPow got her really hyper, what would it do to two tiny babies?

Let's just say…it wouldn't be the healthiest thing. Tony, Ziva, and McGee all stood up upon her arrival. They all opened their mouths to speak, but no words seemed to come out.

"Tony, can I talk to you for a second?" She asked, trying to be polite. He nodded, swallowing nervously. He hadn't told Ziva or McGee, something that had taken a lot of effort. Abby motioned Tony into the area behind the staircase. She hugged Tony awkwardly, trying to avoid the stares of a few coworkers.

"What did Gibbs say?" She demanded in a harsh whisper. He rolled his eyes and smiled.

"Ask him," he ushered her. She shook her head, and sighed, "Thanks Tony, you've been…more than supportive." He leaned down and kissed her cheek softly.

"Always will be, Abbs," he whispered. Ziva sat, crouched where she couldn't be seen. She couldn't catch what they were saying, but she saw the kiss. She let out a small gasp. It was just a cheek kiss, nothing more, but now she seemed to know what was going on. She ran back to McGee.

"Tony and Abby are having an affair they do not want us to know about," she whispered in his ear. McGee grew slightly angry. She wouldn't date him but she would date DiNozzo, his friend? It didn't seem right. Tony walked back into the bullpen, whistling.

"Did I miss something?" He asked slowly. They both shook their heads quickly, clearing their throats, trying to avoid eye contact.

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Abby walked back down to her lab, where Gibbs was waiting patiently for her, unusually.

"Hi," Abby said meekly. She slinked over to her desk where he was sitting and just stared at him.

"Hey, did you talk to DiNozzo?" He asked. She smiled and nodded.

"Yeah he is so sweet, Gibbs," she said, sighing contently, "He also said you had something to tell me." Gibbs swallowed hard.

"I don't know, Abbs. I mean…me and you…together?" He asked, rubbing his forehead, trying to figure things out for himself.

"I know it seems weird right? That's okay, I like weird." She told him honestly.

"But Abbs, are we going to just fiddle around and kiss, or is this something else?" He asked her quietly. It took a minute for the reality to set in.

"Oh," she said, not knowing what to even think.

"I'm falling in love with you, Abby, and I just need to know if I should let myself…" Gibbs let his voice trail off. Her eyes filled with tears and harmony filled her heart.

"God, Gibbs, I think I love you too," she whispered. She didn't dare kiss him; she didn't dare disrupt the look on his face right now.

"Think about it," he told her, gently brushing her cheek, "Then tell me." She nodded, taking the car keys.

"I'm going for a quick ride, I'll be right back." He nodded and yawned, letting his head fall back.

"Boss," McGee asked, shaking Gibbs's shoulder. Gibbs stirred and saw Ziva and Tim standing over him.

"Yeah, McGee?" He asked, with a this-better-be-important look. Ziva and McGee exchanged worried glances.

"We think DiNozzo and Abby are having an affair, and because of rule #12 and everything…" McGee started. Gibbs couldn't see himself, but he was sure he went pale.

TBC…next chapter coming up. Will Gibbs expose he and Abby's relationship to get Tony out of the problem? What will Abby tell Gibbs? Review and I'll follow up soooon.