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Tony woke up to the sounds of someone groaning and moving around restlessly. As he opened his eyes he found sun light was streaming in through a window. He also noticed the IV stand and three IV lines leading into the back of his hand.

It doesn't smell like a hospital but I guess it must be.

Tony looked at his shoulder that was in a caste and he was surprised by it.

I don't feel any real pain. I actually feel numb. Am I dead! He anxiously questioned. Then he moved and welcome pain pulsed through his body, from his twisted ankle up to his concussed head.

He smiled despite himself because he knew that it he could feel pain that meant he was very much alive.

He heard a noise to his left and when he looked up he was shocked to see Gibbs tossing restlessly, his arm in a caste and an IV line in his arm.

"Boss!" Tony gasped.

Gibbs stilled for a moment not sure that he had heard right. Then he turned and faced Tony and was surprised and relieved to see the younger man's eyes open.

"Boss, you look terrible!" Tony whispered.

"You should see what you look like before commenting on me." Gibbs grinned. For one thing Tony remembered him and for a second, Tony was … well Tony again.

"What did you do Boss. Roll the car or something?" Tony asked as he grimaced while turning to face Gibbs.

"What's the last thing you remember?" Gibbs asked as he sat up on his bed and faced Tony. His ribs were tender and his arm was throbbing but he wanted to look at Tony to observe his reaction.

"Leaving the office and driving in the snow …. to get that damn sketch pad." Tony said as he remembered how angry he was.

"Anything else?" Gibbs asked feeling guilty for having pushed Tony so hard.

Tony stared at him for a moment and then he blinked rapidly as images flashed through his mind.

"DiNozzo, you okay?" Gibbs asked as he got out of bed and reached Tony in two steps.

"Tony." Gibbs gently said as he placed his hand on Tony's shoulder.

Tony looked up at Gibbs and whispered "Pain, I remember pain and fear."

"It's okay Tony. You're safe now. I've got your six and no one's going to get close enough to hurt you again." Gibbs emotionally growled as he forced Tony to look at him.

"What… what happened to me?" Tony questioned.

Gibbs squeezed his shoulder lightly, surprising him by this physical contact and the show of emotion.

"A lot. First you were forced off the road and then here, while recuperating, you were attacked twice."

"What?" Tony asked as he just couldn't make sense of what Gibbs was saying.

Gibbs slowly told him all that had happened and Tony looked at him, dumbfounded.

Amnesia, attempted murder, a baby sister?!?!?

"My Father! Even when I'm miles away from him, he still manages to mess with my life." Tony said with such anger.

Although they had never discussed it, it was no secret to Gibbs that Tony and his father had a very strained relationship. In fact they stopped communicating over the last few years and Tony never mentioned his father or his childhood. Tony's father just never understood what he had in Tony. And he never accepted Tony whereas Gibbs would have given anything to have a son like Tony.

"Tony, calm down. Fred's dead and you're going to be fine. We'll deal with your father later. And I won't ever let anything like this happen to you again!" Gibbs said with conviction as he kept his hand on Tony's shoulder.

"Thanks Boss." Tony said his eyes locking with Gibbs'. Both men stared at each other for a few seconds and Gibbs knew that Tony understood what he had meant, what he had been trying to say without the use of words.

When Tony looked away, Gibbs said, "DiNozzo, you have a half-sister now, and you'll have to decide whether you want to be a part of her life, or not."

Tony took a deep breathe as he wondered what he should do. He looked at Gibbs again and Gibbs said, "You'll make the right decision. I have faith in you and I know that you won't let me or yourself down."

At about the same time, McGee, Ziva and Ducky walked into the room.

"Ah Anthony it is such a relief to see you awake. How are you feeling?" Ducky asked as he moved towards Tony's bed. Gibbs kept his hand on Tony's shoulder as he turned to face the rest of his team.

"I've been better, Ducky." Tony replied as the ME checked his vital signs.

"Your memory's back!" McGee exclaimed with relief.

"At least now you know that we aren't trying to kill you." Ziva said.

"What?" Tony asked totally confused.

"Yeah DiNozzo, you were convinced that we were trying to kill you. I wonder what ever gave you that idea." Gibbs said as he grinned down at Tony. Then his hand moved to the top of Tony's head and he tapped it lightly as he ordered, "Don't ever doubt how important you are to this team and to me. And although we might threaten to kill you on occasion, it's just so that we can push you to do better."

Ducky nodded his head in approval, glad that Gibbs was voicing his feelings. The look on Tony's face spoke volumes and Ziva and McGee also felt Gibbs' commitment to the team.

The room was silent for a moment as everyone reflected on their own thoughts. Suddenly feeling self-conscious, Gibbs asked, "McGee where's my coffee?"

"On it Boss." McGee said as he left the room.

"How's he, Ducky?" Ziva asked as Ducky finished examining Tony.

"Miraculously, all his vitals are stable. Anthony, with a few days rest you will be as good as knew." Ducky replied.

"Good, so when can I go home?" Tony asked hopefully as he tried to stifle a yawn.

"Oh, you'll have to spend at least another 3 days in hospital." Ducky said.

"No Ducky. I …" Tony started to protest.

"DiNozzo you will do as Ducky orders." Gibbs growled and Tony quieted, feeling tired.

"I'm glad you feel that way Jethro, because you will be joining him at Bethesda for at least 2 out of the 3 days." Ducky said eliciting a smile from Ziva.

"No way Ducky!" Gibbs replied.

"Mm Boss if I have to follow Ducky's orders than so do you." Tony said as he tried to hold back a grin. Gibbs glared at him and then at Ducky, before looking away and sighing in defeat.

Maybe spending some time with you isn't such a bad idea, DiNozzo.

When McGee got back with the coffee, he informed Gibbs and Tony that the medic airlift would be delayed for a while as it was attending to other emergencies as a result of the storm.

"Can't we just stay here?" Tony asked, liking this set up better than an actual hospital.

Gibbs looked at him and realized that he liked that idea very much.

"McGee, we're staying. Send Angie and the baby to Bethesda and tell Angie that we will be in touch with her should she need anything. Ziva you get back to the office and start with the report. McGee you can go back to town and bring back a few things for us." Gibbs ordered and McGee and Ziva left to grab their stuff.

"Ducky can you stay a day or two longer?" Gibbs asked as he watched Tony doze off.

"Sure Jethro. I really like this country setup and now I'll be able to enjoy it for a short while. I'll just arrange for McGee to bring back a few things so we can restock Bianca's clinic." Ducky chirped as he left the room.

Bianca, where are you? Gibbs wondered realizing that he hadn't seen her since the previous night when she'd kissed him.

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Bianca was in the shower. She had woken up with a terrible start as she once again dreamt about Jason and how he had attacked her the day he died.

The dream had started out all sensuous and beautiful with Gibbs kissing her and caressing her. He had moved to stand behind her and was kissing the side of her neck. Just as she revelled in the sensations of having his hands all over her, everything changed. She was unexpected flung face down onto the bed. And then Jason was on top of her, threatening her, violating her and hurting her.

Tears streamed down Bianca's face as she doubted that she would ever get over what had happened more then two years ago. The hot water eventually turned cold forcing Bianca to turn the taps off and step out. She wrapped a towel around her body not bothering to dry herself.

Gibbs who had given up waiting for her, decided to check on her. As he opened the door to her bedroom, she walked out of the bathroom. With the sunlight streaming in through the window, the tiny droplets of water glistened on her shoulders. Her hair curled around her face and down her back looking like silk. Her legs looked long and were perfectly shaped.

Bianca was lost is her own thoughts as she rummaged through her closet for a clean set of clothes. She didn't realize that Gibbs was in her room, watching her, until she turned away from the cupboard and removed the towel.

Gibbs sighed as he said one word, "Perfect!"

He didn't bother to look away or to apologise. Bianca stood frozen to the spot, stunned that he was coming towards her and she was letting him look at her like this.

When she reached for the towel on her bed and tried to cover herself Gibbs whispered, "No, let me look at you!"

Now he was standing in front of her, looking into her eyes.

"You are beautiful." He said huskily as his head dipped and he pulled her towards him. His IV bag which he had been holding in his hand fell to the ground as his lips touched hers.

Bianca thought about resisting. She thought about pushing him away. And then she admitted I want this! I need to know that I can do this and enjoy it. Maybe then I'll be able to leave Jason behind.

As Gibbs started kissing her neck and shoulder Bianca's hands moved to the ties holding his gown together. She undid them and then she removed his IV line and made sure that it wouldn't bleed before looking into his eyes and whispering, "Make love to me, Jethro."

Gibbs needed no further invitation. He didn't care if the pain in his ribs got worst. He was going to make love to her, because she was driving him crazy!

He wrapped her in his arms as he pulled her towards the bed. They continued to kiss and caress each other for what seems to be an eternity. And then Gibbs was on his back on the bed and Bianca sat astride him, being mindful of his injuries. They watched each other intently, as she took his engorged flesh into her hands and guided him slowly and gently into her warm body. Gibbs groaned out at the heat and intensity of having her surround him like that.

Bianca moved slowly and gently on him and as she started to feel her body quicken, tears glistened in her eyes. Gibbs caressed her with his uninjured hand as he watched her face. He could see that this meant much more to her then just making love. She was fighting some kind of an internal battle and she was winning.

As her body tightened around his, Gibbs encouraged and praised her. Never had he made love so gently and slowly. It was beautiful and watching the expressions of pleasure flirt across Bianca's face made him want to hold back his release forever. But the way she made love to him it was becoming increasingly impossible to hold back much longer. Then Bianca's body started shuddering, a low moan of pure ecstasy escaped her lips. Knowing that he had brought her to that point was enough to push Gibbs over the edge and he too found his release a moment after her.

Then she slipped to lie on his side as both of them tried to calm their erratic hearts.

"You okay?" Gibbs asked as he noticed the tears rolling down Bianca's cheeks.

"I'm good. No, actually I great!" Bianca laughed before leaning forward and kissing him deeply. After she pulled away from him and made sure that he was okay despite his protests. The she just stared at him.

"What?" Gibbs questioned

"Thank you. I didn't think that I would ever be able to be this way with anyone. Not after everything I've been through." Bianca whispered.

"Wanna tell me about it?" Gibbs asked as he moved to face her while trying to ease the tenderness in his side.

Bianca pulled a blanket up around them as she decided that she wanted to tell him. She needed to let it all out so that she could deal with it. And she knew that Gibbs wouldn't laugh at her. Nor would he belittle her. He would understand and maybe then she would be able to move on.

So she told him about Jason and about the abuse. She told him that Jason was dead and how he had died. And then he held her close and kissed her forehead as he tried to control the rage pulsing through his body.

Jason if you weren't already dead, I would hunt you down and tear you limb for limb!

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Unbeknownst to them, the very man they were speaking about was standing just outside Bianca's window. Upon arriving at the clinic and seeing an SUV and a van in the driveway, Jason decided to park a short distance away. Then he doubled back and looked through the various windows, making sure that he was not seen.

When he looked in through the last window at the back of the clinic, his blood started to boil. Bianca was lying with a silver haired man. They had just made love and the glow of pleasure on Bianca's face made him want to scream.

But he controlled himself, as he planned just how he was going to make Bianca and her knew boyfriend pay for this.

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