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After staring after Amira for a few moments, Abby snapped herself out of her shock and called Palmer. She'd normally talk to Gibbs about something like this, but He and McGee were neither one in the condition to help Abby deal with an angry child right now. It was the middle of the night in Paris, so Niether Ziva nor Tony could be of any help either. That left the only other dad in the NCIS family.

"Hey Abby, what's up?",Palmer asked.

"She hate's me.", Abby managed to get out in a husky voice. Palmer responded in a confused tone.

"What?" Abby sighed in frustration.

"Amira hates me. I grounded her for trying to sneak off to see Gibbs. Maybe I shouldn't have. Maybe I should have been more understanding after what she's been through! Maybe I should have explained better!"

"Abby! NO! Kids will try to test you. She was using those words as a tactic to manipulate you! You have got to stand strong! She needs to realize you are in charge right now. You're the adult here. Remember that!"

"I know. You're right Jimmy. It's just really hard."

"You know Amira doesn't really hate you. She needs to have consistancy though. She needs to know you won't back down.", Palmer said, firmly.

"I know that too. But it still hurts."

"I know. Hang in there Abby. Things will get better. Gibbs will get better. In the meantime, Amira needs a balance of love and disipline. Don't give up. You can do this!" Abby was about to respond when she heard the door open to Amira's room.

"Jimmy, Amira's coming out of her room. gotta go. I'll See ya at work tomorrow."

"Ok. Good luck,Abby."

"Thanks. Bye!"

"Bye.", Palmer replied. Then Abby Abby quickly wiped her eyes as Amira slowly aproached the chair. She tried to look as stern as possible, which was somewhat easy because she still felt the sting Amira's words had caused.

"I thought I told you to go to your room." Amira had tears in her eyes and she said softly,

"I-I had to come talk to you. I need to say something."

"Ok. what?"

"I'm sorry Auntie Abby! I don't really hate you. I was just mad and upset and scared that I'll never see uncle Jethro again. I'm so sorry I said that I hate you! I love you!" With that, the little girl threw herself into Abby's arms. Abby held back her tears as she hugged Amira tightly.

"I know. I know. Apology accepted. I forgive you. I love you, too. It's ok." Amira cried for a little bit longer, then calmed down and pulled back from Abby.

"You still love me? You aren't mad at me?"

"Of course I still love you, Hon. Nothing could ever change that. I'm dissapointed in the way you acted, but I'll always love you no matter what."

"Does that mean I'm not grounded anymore?",Amira asked tentively. Abby couldn't help but chuckle.

"Nice try, Kiddo. Hate to break it to you, but the grounding still stands. You did something very dangerous and I have to give you the consiquinces for it because I love you. You know that,right?" Amira looked down and said quietly,

"Yeah."

"It'll go by fast. You'll see. In the meantime, I'll talk to Gibbs about getting you over there for a short visit. You still can't stay with him for awhile yet, but I'll make him see that it will be easier if you could just see him. Ok?",Abby said. Amira hugged her again and said,

"Ok. Auntie Abs. Thanks." Abby called Gibbs that evening after dinner. After she had explained everything(with the exception of Amira's naughtyness. Gibbs didn't need to deal with that at this time.), he said they could come over for a few minutes after Abby finished work the next day, but Abby had to stay with them, the whole time. He still didn't trust himself alone with his little girl. Abby agreed, and the next evening, after Abby had picked up Amira from Breena's, they headed to Gibbs' place. It was soon discovered that the door was locked. Amira and Abby looked at each other in surprise. Then, Amira rang the bell. A few moments later, Gibbs answered.

"Uncle Jethro, why's the door locked? You never lock it when we're home." Gibbs ignored that and said,

"I missed you, sweetpea. Come give me a hug." Amira slowly and unsurely went and hugged her Godfather very gently. As she pulled back, she asked in a worried voice,

"Are you ok?" Gibbs nodded and said.

"Sure. I'll be fine. Just need some time. You'll be back home before you know it. And you'll have school to keep ya busy, soon. We can talk on the phone every night if you want."

"You still want me to come back?"

"Of course! I'm not abandoning you,Amira. I just have to get better before I can take care of you again. I know Abby's doing a great job for now, though."

"Yeah. I guess.", Amira said, sadly.

"I'm trying,Gibbs,but I'm not you!"

"No,your not. But you are Abby, and the best Abby Sciuto there is. You love Amira and you are good with her. You're doing great,Abs. Thankyou for stepping up."

"Unspoken Rule,Gibbs.", Abby said. Gibbs smiled, knowing what she meant. After a few more minutes of conversation, Abby hugged Gibbs and said,

"Love you,Gibbs. Get better. We all miss you and McGee."

"Ya know Abs, It might help Amira to see a councler like McGee and I are. Dr Cranston works with kids some. I'd like you to give her a call. For Amira's sake." ,Gibbs said, low enough that Amira wouldn't hear. Abby just nodded. Then Amira hugged Gibbs.

"I love you,Uncle Jethro."

"Love you, too, Sweetheart." Then they all said goodby and Abby took Amira back to her place.

Over the next few weeks things were slowly getting back into a routine. Amira got enrolled in school. She was taking theatre this year. Abby got her set up with Dr Cranston, and it was really helping. Gibbs and McGee were getting better as well. Gibbs was improving faster than McGee, but things were getting better. About a month after the two men returned, It was time for Tony and Ziva to move back. Senior had found them a place and the NCIS family helped get it ready to move into. Abby and Amira as well as Palmer and Ducky greeted the family at the airport along with Senior. They all were very happy to be together again. After they had talked for awhile, Ziva said,

"I would like to go visit Gibbs. I know what he is going through. Tony is going to talk with McGee."

"He'll be glad to see you. So will McGee.",Palmer said. The group got the bags and left the Airport, Ziva rented a car and drove to Gibbs'. She was shocked to find the door locked, then she rang the doorbell. Gibbs answered it after two rings. His eyes widened in surprise.

"Ziver!"

Well, will Ziva be able to get him to open up?" Tune in Monday to find out! Please don't forget to read and review! They are much appreciated! Thanks!