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Gibbs was let out of the hospital two days later with the warning that he should be on desk work for at least a couple of days more. His dad left for Stillwater after making sure that his son was completely fine. When he went back at the office the first thing Gibbs did of course, was to have an update from Harrison's team about the Webster case.
"Tell me what you've got Graig..." Gibbs groveled seeing that the other team leader was unwilling to hand over the case. Harrison's MCRT had the chance to handle little missions of major importance like this one and he thought it was his time to shine. But he knew that he shouldn't mess with the big grey wolf of the primer team and after a little growl from Gibbs he handed the case over very easily.
"It's confirmed that he returned to the United States. He is currently living at Smithsburg right outside route 64. We haven't made any moves yet we were waiting for you to come back."
"Just hand over your files to McGee." He ordered the small man who ran to get the files. He didn't want to be the target of Gibbs' wrath.
"So what's the plan Boss?" Tony asked
"He wanted to get me didn't he? Well he's going to regret it that son of a bitch!"
"So you're going to be that bait?" Ziva asked him.
"Not again Gibbs! Not gonna happen!" Tony protested.
"Tony is right Boss! Look how close he was to get you the last time..."
"But now we're playing on our pitch. Our pitch our terms." He flew off the bullpen and up to MTAC. His team of course knew better and they followed him.
McGee sat at the control panel as Ziva took a place in the front row. As soon as Jenny and the agents from Harrison's team arrived and were seated after McGee called them, McGee pulled up the map of Smithsburg.
"We are gonna drive there. It's an hour and a half drive. Four cars. Two persons in each. I'm gonna take my track there. You are to follow me. Webster's place is located at the outskirts near the mountain here." He indicated with his hand at the satellite image.
"I'm gonna park my car in front of the cabin. You are to park at least half a mile behind me. You'll follow on foot.We don't know how many men are with him. I'll go in. No bugs no nothin. You'll wait five minutes then come in too. We grab him. If he resists fire. If he's not alone fire anyway. Is that clear?"
"Yes sir!" the others answered in a chorus. Jenny shook her head. Gibbs' plan was as safe as it could get but that didn't mean she didn't like him going there all alone. Tony tapped her back and smiled.
"I've got him..."
"I know Tony I know..."
They where dismissed and they left MTAC. They had all a long day ahead of them. Gibbs and Jenny sagged begins and he took the seat next to her. She could tell that he was angry and frustrated. He had a little growl on his face and his head was in his hands. Jenny put a hand in his knee and started rubbing it in soothing circles.
"I want to come along." She announced.
"You know I won't let you..."
"Yes...I thought so... But what if something goes wrong again Jethro? I want to be there..."
"Nothing will go wrong...Two teams will have my back... My team will have my back... I can put a camera on DiNozzo if you want to watch the operation though..."
"You're right...I trust them...It would be nice to watch whatsoever." He lifted his head and gave her a small smile. He kissed her cheek and got up.
"Gonna get some coffee... Want some?"
"Jethro! You know I can't! Why do you have to remind me every time?" Jenny hit him playfully in the leg. Gibbs let a small chuckle and replied calmly:
"Won't happen again Ma'am..."
"Don't call me ma'am... It makes me feel old..."
"You never age Jen..." she also got up and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Let's leave this dark hole..."
"Yep..."
Gibbs went to his coffee rounds and then stayed in his office completing his most hated thing. Paperwork. He still had to write the reports about Israel but Jenny had given him as much time as he wanted. After their return Ziva was eyeing him closely...He had catched her glancing over his way a lot of times.
"Alright Ziva?" He asked without lifting his head off what he was reading. Ziva who was actually staring at that time was surprised that Gibbs had noticed.
"Yes...Yes...Just fine Gibbs... You?"
Now it was Gibbs' turn to be surprised at her question. He knew that Ziva wasn't asking out of kindness... She was really asking if he had something from Israel that bothered him... Truth was that Gibbs was grateful for what Ziva did. He wasn't mad at her... she had stayed by his side all the time helping him and giving him courage. He was proud of her and for all his team who now watched the exchange. He lifted his head and took a quick look at everyone his eyes settling on Ziva.
"I'm just fine..." he answered and Ziva and the whole team took the message. The team let a small smile form on their faces knowing that Gibbs was fine indeed.
The next morning
It was around five thirty in the morning. The team was ready to comfort Webster. Gibbs didn't really sleep that night. He wasn't going to admit it but he was anxious. Jenny woke in the middle of the night because he was stirring around in the bed. She hugged him and kissed his forehead like he used to do when she was worried.
"Everything's just gonna be alright Jeth... just sleep... we'll both need our strength tomorrow..."
He kissed her back and slept together in each other's arms. He woke early, drank some coffee. When Jenny woke too they had their breakfast together as always. She kissed him deeply before they left for the Navy Yard. She loved his taste of coffee and the fact that she couldn't drink made her addicted to his taste. This combined to the sawdust old spice smell made Gibbs the best person for hugs and kisses. He took his truck there and she took her car. They arrived together but their ways parted as Jenny went to her office and Gibbs to the garage to see the preparations of the two teams. A bunch people were gathered there. There was shouting and yelling and running as they all tried to put their vests on, repeat the plan and prepare plans b and c. When Gibbs walked in everyone silenced. He walked towards his team.
"Morning Boss!" Tony cheerfully greeted with his helmet and camera on top of it. His team seemed to be ready to go.
"How long until the others are ready?" He asked and again the garage was like it was on fire as everyone ran to finish preparations.
"Agent Gibbs we are ready sir."
"Good..." he gave a final look at his team nodded hours head and left for his truck. It was time for action and action was Gibbs middle name.
Meanwhile in the team's first car was Tony and Ziva.
"Communications test. This is number one do you reach me?"
"Roger number one." Answered McGee from the car number two.
"Roger too." Car three responded.
"Us too." Said car four.
"Great. How about MTAC? Is the image clear?"
"Yes Tony it is. Sound check too." Jenny who was patched in the MTAC responded.
"Alright people! Let's rid the world from another scumbag!"
Gibbs was driving some miles ahead of them. He arrived at Webster's place in an hour and a half. He got off his truck, opened the door of the house of Webster.
He took a look around. No sign of him. But then a voice was heard from behind him.
"Surprised to see you alive..." He turned around and sure enough there was Webster full with deep scars on his face looking him in the eyes.
"Tragedy isn't it? What you have planed months ahead can just become your own nightmare when in fact it is designed to be the nightmare of another."
"Bad people tend to have their plans backfire..."
"You're in the lions den... It was wrong to come here Gibbs..." he whistled and about five guys circled Gibbs.
He looked around and his blood started boiling. That son of a bitch has a lot of nerve just to threaten him.
Gibbs laughed bittersweetly.
"I don't know who's done the wrong thing here... Me or you?"
Webster was so angry because Gibbs wouldn't show any signs of fear or regret and that was the one thing that could drive him crazy. He tried to swing his right crosse to the Bossman who easily maneuvered out of the way. At that moment Gibbs would easily just hit him back but he didn't want to do anything out of plan.
Webster growled.
"Catch him you idiots! Lock him in the basement. I'll be down there Gibbs in a second and you'll know who made the mistake then."
A pair of Webster's minions grabbed him from the back and tied his hands tightly with a rope. Where in hell was DiNozzo? His hands burned from how tight the ropes were but that was pain he could easily manage.
They guided him in the basement and threw him in locking the door behind them leaving him to pitch black.
Meanwhile McGee was watching with his drone what was happening inside the house and the satellite that Jenny had in MTAC could detect the persons in a room from their temperature.
"Number One do you copy?" Tim called from his radio to Tony. They had split up and hid behind the trees and bushes just as they had planned.
"Copy Number two. Status report."
"They moved the Eagle to a different room. Can't detect him anywhere."
"We have to act now people! Central how many people in the house?"
"Five of Webster's minions, him and Gibbs. Gibbs' signature is below the house. Maybe in some kind of basement." Jenny informed Tony from the radio. She was almost chewing her nails. She was so anxious about her husband but she trusted both teams to act properly and according to plan, successfully finishing their mission and capturing that scumbag and traitor.
"Alright people on my mark... You know your positions I want you to act silently and quickly. NOW!"
The teams moved as Tony commanded circling the house and entered if from all sides. Webster's men were caught by surprise as they had predicted. They tried to give a fight but they didn't even have the time to react or pull their weapons. Tony signaled to Harrison's team to put them in the cars and wait there.
"Search the perimeter make sure nobody's out there." He then told McGee he nodded and did as Tony instructed him. He then signaled to Ziva and with weapons drawn they got down the stairs and found the door to the basement.
"See Gibbs? It's called karma. Didn't get you the first time but look now! You came voluntarily, unarmed and alone. Not even a small bug! What were you thinking? That you could take me down with your bare arms or that by surrendering I wouldn't hurt your family? Because after I'm finished with you I'll finish them." He hit Gibbs in the jaw with a hard punch. Blood was dripping from Gibbs' face. He had at least a fracture in his nose, if it wasn't broken and maybe a tooth or two were too... For Goodness shake DiNozzo! I told you quickly! He sighed and Webster took a triumphant smile at his face thinking that he was starting to tire Gibbs down and cause him pain. Just then the door burst open and Tony and Ziva stepped in, their guns pointing at Webster. He instinctively reached for his gun but Gibbs tacked him with his feet. He then quickly stood up and put his foot in Webster's throat. Ziva untied his blistering hands and took the gun from Webster. Gibbs spat blood next to Webster's face who now had a growl on his face.
"Took you long enough DiNozzo..." he said to Tony without breaking eye contact with Webster.
"Sorry about that Boss..." he threw the set of handcuffs to his Boss who took them and violently turned Webster face down.
"You are under arrest for treason, attempted murder, attack against federal agents and a hell of a more things that will make sure you stay in prison for the rest of your life." He dragged him up and threw him at DiNozzo.
"I always have a plan Webster and I always have my team to back me up." DiNozzo and Ziva smiles at him and took Webster up the stairs and into the car.
"You idiots! I told you to look the perimeter! You damn fools!" Webster yelled at his minions as he was forced into the car. Ziva offered Gibbs a towel as they steer into the cabins kitchen and some ice she found in the fridge. Gibbs put it in his nose and drove with her and Tony to Headquarters as Harrison's team and McGee took care of their prisoners.
"Good job everybody..." Gibbs called from the radio. Nobody answered back but they all had a big smile on their faces, same reaction in every of the cars.
"Thank you Boss..." Tony replied. They drove to Washington in complete silence.
Tiny left Gibbs in his house to change clothes and to wash up. Jenny was already waiting him there. She opened the front door the moment she heard the car pull up in the driveway.
"Well done Tony and Ziva! Tell the others I'm giving you one day more off when you take your leaves..."
"Thank you Director! We're going to come over later. Ducky, Abby and Jimmy will be coming too..." Tony said full of joy knowing that he had a day more off. But then again when did Gibbs ever allow him to take a leave? Only in emergencies and when he was dying.
"Why don't you bring a change of clothes too? It's time we repeat this sleepover... You up to it Gibbs?"
"Yeah sure..."
Tony and Ziva could practically jump from joy like little kids! Best reward ever!
"I'll tell the others we'll be there in about and hour and a half." Tony informed.
"Do you want us to bring anything Jenny?"
"We're our of beers but we still have plenty of whiskey and some chips of course... I'll have some juice if you can bring some..."
"Great then! Chips, beers and juice! And of course popcorn!" Well we'll see you in a bit then!"
Jenny smiles at how happy the kids were and followed Gibbs up in the bathroom.
He was shirtless leaning over the sink washing his face. He had a big bruise forming up in his side and his nose was swollen and purple.
"Oh Jethro..." she sighed and kissed his shoulder lightly.
"Don't worry Jen... Ducky will fix that when he arrives."
"Let me help you..." he sitter him on the toilet seat and took a warm wet clothe and whiled gently his face. His hands couldn't resist and he wrapped them around her waist driving her closer to him. She giggled.
"You don't let anything to stop you do you?"
"They say I'm stubborn and impatient..."
"You're also grumpy..."
"So you agree?"
"Hmmm... Yeah... I guess..."
Gibbs drew her even closer and he kissed her bump.
"Don't listen to her little one... Your dad is the sweetest person in the world..."
Jenny laughed and threw the clothe in the sink.
"If you agree with the others maybe I shouldn't let you come in the shower with me..." Gibbs said mischievously.
"Then again I don't agree..." Gibbs laughed at that too and they started undressing and eventually got in the shower. He kissed her passionately in the lips and Jenny responded heartedly. They let the warm water wash over them relaxing them both and enjoyed the time in each other's hands afterwards. An hour had passed when Gibbs looked at his watch.
"We should get ready... Ducky will arrive sooner he will want to check you over in your privacy..."
"I figured as much too..." he put on his sweatpants and an NIS hoodie and helped Jenny with pillows and blankets.
"I'm ordering pizzas..." Jenny announced as the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it it's Ducky." Gibbs opened the door to reveal the ME and Palmer behind him.
"Hey Duck... Palmer..."
"Hello Jethro..." the ME greeted looking at Gibbs' face to determine the size of his injuries.
"Hello Agent Gibbs! I hope you don't mind us coming early... The doctor said he might need help with you today..."
"No problem Palmer. Come in..."
"Where do you prefer Jethro, basement or bedroom?"
"Basement..."
"Hello Jenny dear..." Ducky greeted the Director.
"Good afternoon Madame Director!" Jimmy smiled at her.
"How may time have I told you Jimmy? Out of work it's just Jenny..."
"Yeah right... Sorry Jenny..."
"We'll be in the basement..." Gibbs informed her.
"Jimmy leave your backpack here..." Jenny indicated the sofa...
"Thank you..." he smiled politely and followed the others down.
"Let me see now Jethro... Mr Palmer can you give me my flashlight?"
"Yeah sure Doctor..." Ducky looked in Gibbs' mouth and then examined with his hands his jaw.
"You're lucky my dear friend... No teeth broken, nor any fractures as I can tell but I would like an X-ray."
"Won't happen Duck..."
"Yeah I know..."
"Mr Palmer if you could examine the nose now..."
"Yep!" Jimmy stepped forward.
"This might hurt a little Agent Gibbs..." he saw Gibbs stern look. "I won't talk anymore, promise!" Jimmy babbled a bit frightened now...
"It's broken but I can set it back..."
"Go ahead Palmer... Do it quickly..."
With a swift move Jimmy set Gibbs' nose in place and Gibbs took a sharp inhale but his nose felt instantly better.
"Put some ice on it every day and the swelling will subside in two to three days. The bruise will take longer though..."
"Thanks Palmer..." Jimmy smiled proudly at that.
"Jenny mentioned one the phone that you have a bruise in your ribs... I'd like to check that too Jethro..."
Gibbs gave Ducky a glare which made Jimmy withdraw as far as he could to the stairs.
"It's just a bruise Duck. I'm fine..."
"I'm not going to argue with you Jethro..."
Just then the doorbell rang and the others arrived.
"We should go up..." Jimmy suggested.
"Yep..." they all got upstairs and Abby the minute she saw Gibbs jumped and hugged him tightly.
"Oh my God Gibbs! Look at you! That must hurt!!! Poor Bossman! I'm glad this awful man is in jail!!!"
"Thanks Abbs..." he hugged her back.
"The pizzas are here!" Tony announced.
"You've got the one with the pepperoni, extra cheese right?"
"Of course Tony... How could I forget?" Jenny smiles at the second in command.
"Well everybody! Settle in! May I present you one of the best movies of all time! Ladies and Gentlemen here we have Top Gun!" Tony said to the others as they all settled in the living room. Ducky took his place at the big and comfortable armchair as Gibbs snuggled closer to Jenny in the sofa and the kids lied on the floor...
Gibbs dose off at some point in the movie as did Ducky and they snored lightly. Abby managed to photograph them making everybody giggle. By the time it ended everybody was asleep. Gibbs woke around two o'clock and figured that he should put everyone in their rooms to have a proper sleep. He first woke Jenny.
"Jen.. Hey wake up..."
"Hmm... What is it Jeth?"
"Go upstairs have some sleep... I'll be right up..."
"Yeah.." she kissed him lightly in the lips.
Then was Ducky who was a lot more willing than Jenny...
"Take the spare bedroom Duck... I've set up a camp bed I'll send you Jimmy there."
"Yes of course! Good night Jethro..."
"Night doc..."
He woke Jimmy who followed Ducky in the spare bedroom.
He put awoke Ziva and sent her to sleep with Jenny in the king sized bed in his bedroom and he also sent Abby upstairs with a sleeping bang.
Gibbs had bought a thin mattress for camping and set it on the floor moving the boys to sleep there. McGee has his thumb in his mouth and DiNozzo was snoring.
Gibbs purred himself a glass more with Bourbon and drank it slowly letting the burn in his throat distract his mind. He lied down in his sofa closing his eyes and thanking God for this moments with his family.