Gibbs forced himself up and shoved the restraint against the wall of the hospital bed. He could not believe that his doctor, had the nerve to restrain him. He didn't need fucking restraints. He needed Tony. He needed to be in son's room ordering him to live. If Tony died because of this bullshit, he was going to sue the shit out that damn cardiologist. His heart was fine. It was a mild heart attack. It was only a big deal because the doctor had made it a big deal. Damn doc was probably working for Tessie and Senior. Probably getting paid off to destroy Tony so he couldn't testify against Tessie. It made him sick to his stomach. He needed out of this bed so that he could destroy those monsters and save Tony, but to do that. He needed to get out of this damn hospital bed. In one last futile attempt he yanked his arm up with full force and slammed it into the side of the bed with all his might.
"Good Lord, Jethro! You are going to hurt yourself!" Ducky bellowed rushing into the room.
"I need to get to him. I've gotta save my boy. That doc is a fraud. He is just trying to keep me here so they can hurt Tony." Gibbs rambled.
"Jethro I happen to know that the doctor treating you is a renowned cardiologist. You are just panicking." Ducky explained.
"Why are they keeping me here? Why did they tie me down?" Gibbs demanded.
"They are keeping you because you just had a heart attack two hours ago and your blood-pressure is through the roof. They tied you down because according to Dr. Fuller you have tried to get out of bed twice since being brought into your room." Ducky explained.
"He just doesn't want me to know the truth. He probably has Tony chained up somewhere." Gibbs argued.
"Jethro you are really beginning to concern me." Ducky commented.
"You've never buried a child, Duck. You have no idea. I understand Tony and he understands me, but if he dies I lost another one." Gibbs explained.
It hurt Ducky's heart to see Jethro so distraught. He was upset to the point of not even being capable of thinking rationally. He was so freaked out over Anthony, that he was accusing his doctor of holding him hostage, so that he could bring harm to Anthony. He than began to break down about losing children. The elderly doctor knew that the loss of Anthony would be purely devastating to Jethro but on the other side of the coin. Losing Jethro would be horrific for the already fragile Anthony.
"I spoke with Anthony's doctor." Ducky commented.
"You did?" Gibbs asked.
"Yes" Ducky confirmed.
"How is he?" Gibbs asked.
"He is not doing well but he is holding his own." Ducky replied.
"So basically my son is dying slowly?" Gibbs asked.
"No, he is struggling but he is fighting his best." Ducky replied.
"What if his body can't fight?" Gibbs questioned.
"Anthony has come back from worse than this." Ducky reminded.
Jimmy was sprawled out on the living room floor. His body was trembling and his glasses were seriously out of alignment. His face was red from tears, the same tears that had caused his face to become stuck to the tile. He could hear Victoria desperately screaming for attention but he could not force himself up but his body would not respond. His phone was ringing but again he could not force himself up. He could not even force himself to reach his phone that was lying in his back pocket. He wished that Ducky would come and save him from the misery. That he would take Tori and leave Jimmy to his mourning. There was a knock at the door and Jimmy prayed that it was somebody who would offer salvation. He didn't even have the strength to tell the person to come in. He just lie completely motionless and helpless as the knocking grew frantic. Before eventually stopping, the door swinging open, and slamming shut. He heard heavy footsteps and angry murmuring. He heard Tori's door open and moments later the footsteps returned.
"James!" Ed bellowed.
"Ed?" Jimmy asked.
"Why on Earth is your daughter! My grand-daughter! Breena's child! Why is she lying in her own filth why you wallow in grief?!" Ed demanded.
"Because my wife died." Jimmy replied.
"Well you should have sent her to me or even that Dr. Mallard! She has already been kidnapped and lost her mom! She doesn't need this!" Ed shouted.
"Ducky offered to take her but he has to help Gibbs and I didn't want to disturb you. I was sure that you were as broken as I am." Jimmy explained.
"Well this is unacceptable!" Ed snapped.
"I am sorry. I am really struggling with Breena and now Tony is in the hospital for a suicide attempt. I had to plan the funeral alone and it's just too much." Jimmy explained.
"Tony?! You are worried about Tony! He should be in prison! He murdered Breena and got Tori kidnapped! He knew he was a risk and he didn't do anything!" Ed bellowed.
"It wasn't Tony's fault. She was supposed to be in prison. She murdered a child. She should have never gotten off." Jimmy explained.
"Well she did and Tony knew about her!" Ed snapped.
"Just don't take his side!" Ed snapped.
"You can't tell me whose side to take!" Jimmy argued.
"Fair point but I can tell you that you should think with the best interests of your daughter at heart, or you can think of your wants." Ed explained.
Tony was in a haze. He was furious that somebody had called 911. He wanted to die. He wanted to be dead. Why couldn't they just let him die. At least even after twenty-four hours he continued to hover between life and death. He had come close that morning but they had brought him back. He was closer to the death side now and he was praying that for once the doctors would just leave him be. He could see the light. In a fit of desperation he ran towards the light. He had come so close that morning but they had brought him back. This time they wouldn't let him. He continued to run and run. He arrived at the light and saw a beautiful girl who looked like an adult version of Mollie.
"Daddy?" Mollie asked.
"It's me baby girl. I am coming." Tony assured.
"No dad, you can't." Mollie replied.
"But I want to be with you." Tony replied.
"I know and I want you with me but it's not your time. Gibbs needs you, so does Jimmy, and so do a lot of people." Mollie explained.
"I miss you." Tony sniffed.
"I miss you too but I am always with you and we will be together one day." Mollie assured.
"When?" Tony asked.
"I can't tell you but if you live your life. It won't be anytime at all." Mollie explained.
"Are you sure that you will be OK without me?" Tony asked.
"I am fine and you will be too." Mollie assured.
A/N: Will Tony listen to Mollie? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.
