Sorry it has taken me so long! I got a bad case of writers block, wanting to make this a really good. We also had a family bad crisis. I will be starting a great home school program to help me get an education . Even with my bad back and hip, so I can go back to school, without being present. It's a program through Clio schools in Michigan. This is a FREE problem, for students k-12. Look this up if you or someone you know has have financial, physical, or psychological problem, keeping them from school.
The next morning Gibbs woke up and decided to make everyone breakfast. He decided on pancakes, fresh bacon and sausage. As he opened the fridge and saw grapes he smiled when he opened the fridge and saw grapes and oranges. He saw some apples on the counter, thinking it would be nice to make a fresh fruit salad as well. The others woke up to the smell of blueberry pancakes. They walked out and smiled as Gibbs moved seamlessly around the kitchen. They sat down and relaxed knowing better then to argue. He came out a few minutes later with plate for each. He walked back and brought the small bowls of fruit for them and a plate of extra pancakes. He sat down and they all started eating.
"Thank you." They replied with smiles.
"Can't sit around all day" he responded with a nonchalant shrug.
"We love you too." Brenna said.
"And you're welcome." Abby said. They both said as they hugged him before sitting back down to eat.
He ducked his head using the pretense of eating, he was half embarrassed and half pleased. He was embarrassed by the attention but pleased that they knew what he was trying to say. He wanted to do something nice for them after everything that had happened. He appreciated their efforts to protect him without coddling or being overwhelming. They all enjoyed the very tasty 'thank you' breakfast. Tony picked up and took care of the dishes.
"Do you guys want to go for a walk?" Gibbs asked.
"I'd love that I'm bored and restless." Brenna said.
"Okay who else?" he asked getting up.
"Me" Abby said as they walked out with Ellie and Jimmy.
The others stayed and relaxed, wanting to sit, reading or watching t.v. they enjoyed a relaxing day. Meanwhile the others were enjoying a walk through the neighborhood. They aimlessly walked for about 20 minutes Gibbs waving at and introducing neighbors. They ended up walking around the neighborhood for half an hour. Gibbs was slightly out of breath when they arrived.
"Good walk?" Tony asked testing his breathing.
"Oh it was fun, Gibbs remembers everybody." Abby said happily as everyone smiled.
"Some even walked out to meet us and even give Gibbs hugs or handshakes." Ellie said.
They knew the slight breathlessness wasn't a concern. It was to be expected but for very obvious reasons they were paranoid. They were all relaxing, laughing and joking around seconds later. Tony and ducky sat in the two armchairs. Abby and Brenna were cuddled up to Gibbs, with their boys beside them and their feet up. Ellie had her feet up on one of the cots. Tony got up and went to his room ignoring the questioning looks following him. He brought a few movies with him when they left DC. He held up brown paper bag with a few movies sticking out the top. He had comedies, old westerns, dramas, and other 'oldies but goodies'.
"We have choices." He smiled holding up the bag proudly, while everyone chuckled. He walked over to Gibbs and sat down on the arm of the couch.
They were deciding between a dramedy and a comedy, when there was a knock at the door. Everyone stood up on high alert. Bishop and McGee stood in front of the right corner to protect the Palmers, Ducky, and Abby. The FBI agents inside were on the left of the door while Tony and Gibbs were on the right side. Gibbs opened the door while Tony and one of the agents pointed their guns only to sigh, exasperated. They all sat in their original spots. And looked expectantly at ther guest.
Beaming Fornell said." We got em." Everyone was overjoyed and instantly relaxed, yet shocked.
"How?" Tony asked.
"They gave up on the higher ups. Who then gave details about their bosses and so on! They will do anything to get a lesser sentence. However they and their 'associates' are in jail, so you're all save. You're homes are untouched; we went through thoroughly and found nothing. " Everyone stood and the women rushed up and hugged him. The men all shook his hand, however Tony and Gibbs bro-hugged Tobias.
"Thank you!" Abby squealed and kissed his cheek while squeezing the life out of him.
"My pleasure Abs, just doing my job… abs can't breathe." She let him go and smiled an apology.
"Gibbs slapped his back and nodded. His way of saying thanks. He received a nod in response. They grabbed their things and left for home.
