undercover Slibbs Chapter 19, a ncis fanfic

After one week Gibbs was released from the hospital. His reports came normal but his right shoulder has internal swelling so for few more days he has to wear that sling and has to do some exercises that Dr. Stephen told him to do twice in a day. His team was happy that Gibbs is finally coming back to his home. They were waiting for him at NCIS in the squad room.

Elevator dings and when the door was open he came out of the elevator. Everyone in the office welcome him and applause for his work. After all he take down SecDef. Gibbs just smile at them and say thank you. He walked straight to the Vance office. Like as always without knocking on the door he entered in the office and slammed shut the door.

"The way you open and shut the door I really feel bad for that thing. I mean why would you always entered like that door doesn't exist." Vance said as he stands up from behind his desk and come face to face with Gibbs.

"Are you done? " Gibbs said in his usual tone.

"Well it's good to see you too, Gibbs. Sit down." Vance take a seat and told Gibbs to sit down.

"How are you? And how's your shoulder?" Vance asked him with concern.

"You know you're the 8th person who asking me this question." Gibbs replied.

"People always shows their concerns for them whom they cares about. So stop complaining about it." Vance said with smile.

"Well, I am good. And have to wear this thing for few days because of internal swelling. Stephen instructs me to not lift heavy things with my right hand.

Jack told me that you want to see me." Gibbs said and raised his right hand when he was talking about sling.

"Well, SecNev appreciated your work and she was happy that you are back to after long time. She was scared too." Vance said as he stand up and walk toward his desk.

"You didn't called me here to just tell me that. What ever want you say just say it, Leon." Gibbs narrowed his eyes and tell him to come to the point.

"Okay, you are not coming back for work Gibbs. You have to take sick leave for at least two weeks. You can take it or I will suspend you for two weeks. I know you won't make this easy that's why I have to choose this hard way. " Vance said it in very firm voice.

"WHAT! I was undercover for almost three months and was held captive for almost four days and was being beat up and tortured. And spend one month in hospital. And now when I am back you are telling me that will suspend me if I didn't take two weeks sick leave. C'mon Leon I am done with sitting on my ass on my couch and staying at my home.

You know what I need is my work. Hell I don't care if you chained me to the desk, but I can't stay at my house anymore. You know me Vance I'm workaholic guy." Gibbs jumped from his chair he was shocked by what just Vance said.

"And I appreciate that, but right now you need rest and when I am staisfied about your fitness you can be back for your work. Right now McGee is temporary team leader in your absence. So go home and get some sleep or build something." Vance was not saying it as the Director. He was saying it Gibbs as a friend. There's knock on the door and when it opens Jack entered in his office.

"Leon is right Gibbs. You have to give yourself a break. After what you have been through... I don't even want to think about it. C'mon Gibbs, it's just a two weeks we are talking about." Sloane tried to convince him and ran her hand on his chest and tapped it gently.

"So you know about it. And you didn't tell me." Gibbs turned around and asked Sloane.

"Actually it was my idea, but I know you will not going to listen to me. C'mon Gibbs, we cares for you. We almost lose you and..." Sloane takes few steps closer to him.

"I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU, COWBOY. So please just one time in your life listen to someone else and take this leave. Please..." Sloane whispered to Gibbs. Gibbs can see fear in her eyes. She's a very strong woman but she lost too many people in her life, most of them she cares about. So Gibbs decides to take a sick leaves and go home.

"Okay, but Just for you Jack." Gibbs kissed her on her forehead and left the office. Vance raised his eyebrows in shocked..

"I think in future whenever I have to convince Gibbs for something I will tell you to do it." Vance tell Sloane.

"Sorry Leon, it's not gonna work. Because once he made up his mind then nobody can change it." Sloane smile at him and leave his office.

IN BULLPEN

McGee and Bishop are discussing about their new case. Gibbs stop by at squad room and observing them doing their job.

"I heard you got a case, McGee." Gibbs asked him as he stand in front of his desk.

"Hey, Gibbs. We thought you left." Bishop asked.

"I was about to. Just stop by to say goodbye." Gibbs replied.

"Well that means Vance convince you to take a leave. Right Boss?" McGee said.

"So you all know about this too. And you didn't tell me. Since when you are hiding things from me, McGee. " Gibbs put his hand on his desk and asked him.

"Boss... I.. we.. are not hiding anything from you." McGee started stutter.

"Relax McGee, I am just kidding." Gibbs said with big smile.

"Yo.. Gibbs. I thought you left. Need a ride to your home. I've nothing to do right now." Nick says as he entered in bullpen.

"Thanks Nick. But I will manage it. I've to visit someone and maybe it's take some time so you stay here, Nick. Team needs you. See ya.." before anyone could ask something he leaves. But McGee stops him and he booked cab for him and Gibbs left.

Gibbs stop by U.S. Solitary. He wants to visit Wayne since he was released from hospital. He was waiting for Wayne and few moments later guard bring him in the room. He was wearing orange jumpsuit and handcuffed. Gibbs heart broken when he saw him like this. Person who saved his life was spending his life in the jail. Wayne smile when he saw Gibbs.

"Hey, Gibbs. How are you?" Wayne asked him as they hugged each other.

"I am good, Wayne. How are you?" Gibbs said.

"I'm fine. You know after watching me on the news my wife came to visit me and she asked me for fresh start. First time in so many years she came to see me and we talked without having a fight. She said she's proud of me because I helped you and NCIS to get Crawford. I wants to share with you and I am glad that you came here to visit me. God.. I can't say how much I am happy. Thank you Gibbs for remind me who I am and what is right. I owe you Gibbs, you gave me my life back." Wayne said all this without breaking a breath.

"I am happy for you Wayne. And I am sorry, I told you I will help you but... I'm sorry. And I owe you Wayne. You save me and you took bullet for me. I owe you with my life." Gibbs said as he put his hand on Wayne's hand.

"C'mon Gibbs, I told you I was prepared because I know that I did wrong things that didn't forgiven. How's Sloane?" Wayne said.

"She's good. She's back to work. And I am on sick leave right now." Gibbs said

"Hah.. you are forced to take a leave. Because you are not that kind of person who take a single day off." Wayne knows Gibbs very well and he busted his lie. They both laughed.

"Yeah, I was forced." Gibbs said.

"So what you are going to do in this leave.?"

"I... I don't know. Maybe spend some days at my remote cabin, or build new boat." Gibbs was not sure what he will do in this two weeks.

"Wait you build boats? Where?" Wayne was shocked.

"Yeah, in my basement." Gibbs said normally to Wayne who's mouth open in shock.

"And how did you get it out of your basement?" Gibbs didn't reply and just smile at him.

After visiting Wayne he came out of the solitary and walked toward main gate. He saw Stephen there. First he thought it would be someone else but when he started walking toward Gibbs, Gibbs was sure that it's Stephen.

"Hey, Doc. what are you doing here?" Gibbs asked him.

"Well my friend came to visit his friend actually. He don't want to come alone so he asked me to come with him so here I am. What are you doing here instead of resting at your home?" He asked same question to Gibbs.

"Well, I came here to visit Wayne. How's your friend of friend end up here? What did he do?" Gibbs asked him.

"Aah.. Wayne, the person who saved your life. Well I never asked him and honestly I don't want to know it either. He only said that his friend is innocent and was framed. By the way how is Agent Sloane?" Stephen replied.

"Have a good day doc." Without answering his question Gibbs leave.

After arriving at his home Gibbs take a quick shower and change his clothes. He was wearing his black USMC hoodie and blue jeans. It's almost dark outside. He was sitting on his couch and drinking beer when his front door opened and closed. It's Sloane. She brings dinner for Gibbs and herself.

"Hey, Gibbs. How's your day?" She removes her winter coat and put that bag on tea table.

"You know how it goes, Jack." Gibbs replied.

"C'mon Gibbs, stop behaving like stubborn kid. It's for your own good. Well, Stephen called me and said that you two met each other at solitary. And he also said that he forgot to tell you about your appointment with him next week." Sloane said as she served the dinner.

"Well, yeah. Today I visit Wayne. He was happy because his wife came to visit him and asked him for fresh start. And he thank me for reminds him who he really are.

And when I leave, I saw Stephen there. He said he came with his friend who wants to visit his friend. Why did he called you?" Gibbs said with his mouth full of burger.

"It's good. I'm really happy for Wayne. He called me because you didn't answer your phone. You are still feeling jealous." Sloane punched him on his chest gently.

"Yes, because I have very precious thing that I don't want to lose it. And I don't like it when someone else try to take it. I don't want to lose you Jack." Gibbs sit closer to Jack and whispered in her ear.

"Wow.. I mean you think Stephen is going to take me away from you! Nobody can take your place Gibbs. I'm yours and I always be." Sloane said in soft voice.

"Promise?" Gibbs asked

"Promise." Sloane said.

After having dinner they sit together and watch the old movie. Sloane noticed that Gibbs fell asleep, maybe because of his painkiller pills. She gently removed his head from her shoulder and lay him down on his couch. And she turned off the television and she's about to leave but Gibbs grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward himself.

"Don't leave. Stay with me, Jack. Don't wants to lose you again." Gibbs was mumbling.

"Hey... sweetie. I'm right here with you. I'm not going anywhere." She tried to loose his grip but even in sleep Gibbs grabbed her wrist tightly. She make some room for herself and sleep with him on that couch.

Some how Gibbs survived one week but he has to spend one more week in his home. First Gibbs went for the hospital because he had appointment with Stephen.

"Hey, Gibbs. Come in. Please have a seat." Stephen said when he saw Gibbs at his office door.

"Hey, doc. Jack reminds me about my appointment with you. I almost forgot about it." Gibbs said as he take a seat on one of those chair.

"You are very lucky Gibbs. You have a girlfriend like Sloane. Now how's your shoulder? You do that excercises for reduce that internal swelling?" Stephen asked.

"Yes, I do. And my shoulder is fine now." Gibbs replied.

"Great, now remove your jacket please." Stephen asked politely. When Gibbs removes his jacket he do some stretching things to check out, if Gibbs was still having trouble with his shoulder or not. When he was satisfied with that Gibbs shoulder is perfectly fine now and now he can remove this sling.

"Your shoulder is perfectly fine Gibbs. Now you can use your right hand freely. But still you have to do those exercise twice in a day." Stephen informed Gibbs.

"Great, that means I can go to my remote cabin and enjoy fishing. I was getting bored staying at home, doing same things daily." Gibbs was feeling happy because now he can go to his cabin without any tension.

"What cabin?" Stephen asked.

"It's a electricity free cabin in the woods, Brossard county. I built it by myself." Gibbs said.

"Wow.. you have cabin in middle of woods. It's a next level thing. But Gibbs take your painkillers with you just in case your shoulder gives you any trouble."

"Thanks doc." Gibbs replied and left.

Gibbs informed Sloane, Vance and McGee about that he is going to his cabin to spend his last week of sick leave. But before that he went to solitary to visit Wayne. He was waiting for him.

"Hey, Wayne. How are ya?'' Gibbs asked him.

"I'm good."

"Hey, what's wrong?" Gibbs was surprised by his rude answer.

"None of your business. Why are you here?"

"To meet you. What happened? Why are you talking with me like this?" Gibbs asked.

Wayne didn't answer his question and started crying. He wants to tell Gibbs but he couldn't.

"Just get out of here, Gibbs and don't come again. Now go. Guards we are done here." Wayne yelled at Gibbs in anger and guilt. He heard Gibbs was shouting to ask him what happened. Why is he behaving like this but Wayne didn't even turn around to see him. Gibbs stood there for a while and then he leave.

In his cell Wayne was started punching on the wall. His knuckles started bleeding. He stops and started crying.

"I'm sorry Gibbs. I don't want to do that but they threatened me if I didn't do that they will kill my wife. I'm sorry Gibbs... I'm sorry. I don't deserve your friendship. I'm sorry..." Wayne was sobbing and feeling guilty for what he did.

What happened at solitary Gibbs informed Sloane. Gibbs sounds pretty upset. Sloane tell him that he was having fight with her wife again and that's why he don't want to talk with him. Gibbs thought that Sloane might be right. Maybe Wayne just need some time alone. He decides he will visit Wayne again when he will be back from his leave. Gibbs didn't notice that he was being followed. He was too busy in talking with Sloane he didn't notice that one black sedan was following him since he left the solitary.

When Gibbs was home after his rough meeting with Wayne, he take a quick shower and then started packing his Go bag. He make some coffee and drink it he was still thinking about Wayne. Before he leaves for his cabin he called Sloane and informed her that he is leaving and he will be back in two or three days.

"What happened?" Bishop asked.

"It's Gibbs, today he went to visit Wayne and he didn't want to talk with him and told Gibbs to don't came back again. Since then Gibbs was very disturbed and worried about Wayne." Sloane informed Bishop.

"Oof.. that's rough. It's always hurts when someone you cares about is don't wants to talk with you and don't want to see you either. How's Gibbs doing? Is he okay?" Nick asked Sloane.

"Well, he just leave for the cabin. And no, he's not good. He didn't say that but I can feel pain in his voice." Sloane said

"So what do you want us to do? Should we go after him?" McGee asked Sloane.

"WHAT! No.. no. Just give him some time and he will be fine. WAIT... McGee you with me." Sloane replied and turned to leave but she stops and ordered McGee to come with her.

"What? I mean where are we going?" McGee grab his gun and badge and follow her.

"To visit Wayne. I think he's hiding something." She replied as she push the button to call elevator.

At Gibbs Cabin

It was cold and dark outside when Gibbs reached at his cabin. He park his truck and grab his bag and enter in his cabin. Get some wood logs and put them in fireplace. He change his clothes and wear his chake shirt and jeans. He take stool and sit down next to fireplace he was feeling warm and cozy. He made some coffee first and enjoyed his coffee. He cooked steak for dinner and decide to go for the fishing in early morning.

He set his bed and then he eat his dinner. After having it he pour large mug with bourbon. And he sit down on his rocking chair. He was feeling relaxe. He was enjoying nature and peace.

Gibbs was enjoying his drink. He was reading something and someone knock on the door. Gibbs take his gun and slowly walk toward the door and open it. He saw one middle aged man was standing outside in cold and shivering.

"Thank God, you open the door. I am lost in this woods and I was trying to find my way out like for hours but didn't find any." That guy was really shivering badly.

"How did you get here? And how did you get lost yourself in woods?" Gibbs asked him. He didn't open the door, actually it was half open and half closed. Gibbs was holding his gun tightly and ready to shoot.

"I came here for tracking alone. I mostly travel alone. But this time I lost in this forest and I was trying to find way, so I can just get out of here. And I am scared and was trying to fill my water bottle from that water fall and slipped into that fall. My whole stuff was wet and I lost my compass, my cellphone is not working my food was also gets wet..." That guy was shivering like dried leaves.

"I'm tired, hungry and thirsty. Can you please help me? I've to call my friends to inform them that I am stuck here and come and get me out of here. Jesus.. I promise if I get out of here, I'll not going to travel alone. I'm not Bear Grylls after all. I should have to stay with my friends. Oh.. God. I don't think I can see my family again. I'm having doubt that I am hallucinating. You are not real. You are not saying anything either." That guy was freaking out. And started walking back and forth.

"Hey...hey. Hey! You're not hallucinating. C'mon in it's really cold outside. You should have to change your clothes first. Do you have any dry clothes?" Gibbs asked him.

"No." He just whispered. He was looks like he will pass out any time.

"Okay, here take some my clothes and change first. Washroom is there go." Gibbs gave him pair of his hoodie and jeans. That man ran toward that direction and change his clothes.

"Now, c'mon in. Let's get you some coffee. You have to keep your self warm. C'mon, watch your step." Gibbs gave him support and they both entered in the cabin. Gibbs made some coffee for that guy. And then gave him a cup of coffee and he literally snatched it.

"Okay, what's your name?" Gibbs asked him.

"My name is James. James Foster. I'm a doctor actually. But I love traveling. So you can say it part time Doctor. What's your name?" James asked and take a long sip of coffee.

"My name is Jethro Gibbs. I'm a federal agent. I work for NCIS. It stands for Navel Criminal..."

"Investigative Service. Yeah, I know. That means I don't have to worry about anything. I'm in safe hand." James complete Gibbs sentence and both laughs.

"Where did you get that scratch on your face?" Gibbs noticed he has a scar on his face.

"Well, it's from another travel trip. I fell down and my knife slipped from my hand and I got cut on my face. I'm glad because it fell few centimeters away from my eye." He finished his coffee.

"Thanks for the coffee by the way, Gibbs. What are you doing here?"

"I am spending my... you can say it vacation. I'm spending my vacation here." Gibbs replied.

"Do you have cellphone?"

"Yeah." Gibbs gave his cellphone so he can make a call to his friends.

"Are you sure this is a cellphone?" James asked when he saw Gibbs's cellphone. Gibbs just give him a glar.

"No.. it's looks cool. You know you can flip it to open it and receive a call..."

"Just make a call." Gibbs said in gruff voice.

"Yeah, sure."

At the same time in solitary

"Thank you for your permission on this short notice. But this is really urgent." Sloane hung up her phone and she and McGee were waiting for Wayne. When he came Sloane gave him a smile and he gave her smile in return.

"If Gibbs send you to talk with me then I am sorry, I really don't want to talk with him."

"No, Wayne. Gibbs didn't send us here. He don't even know we are here. I want to know what happened. And I want truth because I know there's a reason behind not talking with Gibbs. So now talk." Sloane was sure that he was hiding something.

"What are you doing? He is not talking with Gibbs is not a big issue Jack. That is why you ask for permission to meet Wayne?" McGee whispered in her ear.

"I know what I am doing McGee, please don't interrupt." McGee was shocked by her reaction. She was looking sure about that Wayne is hiding something and angry because he is not telling her what he is hiding.

"I am not angry with Gibbs. I'm worried about Gibbs. One week ago one man came to visit me just right after Gibbs did. He was asking me about Victor. I told him he worked for me and died two months ago." Wayne started talking.

"And what else he said?" McGee asked.

"He asked me how he died. And I told him what happened but I didn't mention Gibbs name. But when he came yesterday again he asked me that who killed Victor. I told him that I don't know who killed him but then he saw me a video of my wife.

She was working in her room and when he zoom out that video it saws that she was on the target by Sniper. And then he asked me again and if I didn't answer he would call that guy and ordered him to take a shot. So I tell him that Gibbs killed Victor.

I'm sorry... I don't have choice. If I didn't tell him he would kill my wife and I know if I tell him Gibbs name only God knows what will he do to him. I'm sorry... I betrayed Gibbs. I'm sorry." Wayne started crying. Sloane noticed his bruising on his knuckles.

"So that's why you tell Gibbs that you don't want to talk with him and tell him to do not come again to see you. And because of that burden of guilt you gave yourself a punishment. I can see that on your knuckles. Can you describe him? Did he ever said who he is and why he was asking for Victor's killer?" Sloane asked him without breaking an eye contact with Wayne.

"No. He never told me who he is. Even after I asked him many times. He was wearing sunglasses all time. He never removed them. Maybe he was wearing it on purpose. To hide his identity." Wayne tried to remember everything about that man that can help Sloane to find that guy.

"He has scar on his left cheek. It's like knife cut. I don't remember anything about him. I was scared, agent Sloane. I'm sorry... I'm sorry." Wayne tell her.

"It's okay. We will find out who is that man. McGee..."

"Security footage. On it.." McGee replied and then Sloane asked him time when he came to visit him yesterday. And with all information she and McGee leave and they both headed for NCIS. But first they call Gibbs to warn him. There's no luck. But Sloane tried again. And this time Gibbs answer her call.

"Hey, Gibbs. Listen to me very carefully. There's someone is trying to get you for revenge. Revenge for killing Victor. So be careful. And don't let anyone get in to your cabin. We are coming for you."

"Hey.. slow down Jack. I'm fine. And nobody knows that I'm at my cabin. Accept you, team and Dr. Stephen. So don't worry. I will call you in the morning okay. I'm really tired and going to bed. I will call you or McGee if I found something suspicious. Good night. And don't worry I will be fine." Gibbs replied and hung up.

SAME TIME AT GIBBS CABIN

After making a call he came back and give him back his phone. Gibbs take his phone back and it started ringing. He saw it's Jack. He received her call.

When he regain consciousness his head was aching badly. He tried to rub his back of the head where he was hit but couldn't move his hands. Then he realized that his hands were tied above his head. He was standing on his jelly legs. Blood was trickled down from his head wound.

He tried again to move his hands but his hands were tied up to one of the beam with thick rope. He looked up to observe the knots but his vision was blurred.

Someone came behind from him and splashed the cold water on his face. He started coughing and shook his head and blink his eyes to see that person's face.

He saw it was James. Who was smiling at him.

"Hello, agent Gibbs. It's good to have you back. Aa..aa don't bother these ropes are wet and it's hard to free yourself from wet ropes. So don't waste your energy." He stands face to face with Gibbs.

"Who are you? And what you want?" Gibbs asked him.

"I want you and I got you. You killed Victor and now you will pay for it." He yelled at Gibbs as he mentioned Victor's name.

And punched him in his stomach twice. And then punched Gibbs on his face. Gibbs was feeling like "Not again." When Gibbs didn't make a noise. He hit him again. On his face and abdomen and in his stomach. Gibbs grunt in pain but didn't show it on his face.

"What is your relation with Victor? And who the hell are you really?" Gibbs asked him and started coughing. He is trying to loose his restraints he shook his hands very violently but that ropes didn't budge.

"Are you done? Told you it is waste of time and energy." He walks closer to him and backhanded him hard on his right cheek. Gibbs tasted his blood and spit it on James face.

He got angry and started raining punches on Gibbs body. Gibbs was about to lose consciousness. But James throw cold water on his face to revive him. He grabbed Gibbs by his hair roughly and made him to look at him.

"I AM YOUR NIGHTMARE GIBBS. THE MAN YOU KILLED WAS MY BROTHER. VICTOR WAS MY YOUNGER BROTHER AND YOU KILLED HIM YOU BASTARD. YOU KILLED HIM..." James yelled on his face and released his hair roughly. And punched him in his nose and his nose was broken and started bleeding.

Gibbs was shocked that this psycho is Victor's elder brother. That mean James is more psycho than Victor.

Gibbs was talking to himself in his mind that 'I am screwed. How in the hell I'm going to get out of here. Why always this kind of shit happens with me? I think staying at home was a good idea.' Again he tried to loose himself from restraints but nothing happened. Let's hope that team will find him by the morning.' His vision became blurred and he lost consciousness.

Gibbs is magnet for trouble. Now Victor's brother to get revenge on him. Thanks to Sloane that she find out what Wayne was hiding. It was also not even Wayne's fault either. But James got Gibbs and he was beating the crap on him.

How will team figured out that how will James find Gibbs while he was on leave? And how will they manage to get him back before things get ugly.?

Stay tuned for next chapter.

Thank you. :)