Morrow was beyond furious. Any idiot could see that, and even in his condition, Gibbs was no idiot. He rubbed his hand across his face and looked around at the incongruity of the Director pacing in front of the body coolers as he chastised his Chief Medical Examiner and one of his Senior Team Leaders.
What the hell were the two of you thinking? I expect this sort of behavior from you, Jethro, from time to time, but never from you, Doctor!Sir, if I may— Ducky began.
No, you may not! This is where you get reamed out, Doctor. You get to present your defense when I've calmed down. Besides, I want to deal with my agent first. He may have need of a coroner by the time I've finished with him. Well, Gibbs?
Gibbs stood there a moment longer, gathering himself. Bless Ducky for feeding him; it was probably all that was keeping him on his feet at the moment. He was still tired, his ribs hurt, his head was throbbing thanks to Morrow's shouting, but he'd survived much worse. Suck it up, Marine, he told himself. Time to take care of those who took care of him.
Sir, I didn't feel safe in the hospital after someone drugged me in my room. I asked my team to get me out and they did. I take full responsibility for this incident, he said stiffly, eyes downcast.
The doctor's own eyes shot up at his old friend's confession'. Gibbs, please, Morrow began, with a snort. I do know what restrained means. You weren't able to call anyone. This scheme has DiNozzo written all over it and I plan to talk to him as well. I simply thought it would be proper to dress down the senior members of the team in private. He stood on the opposite side of one of the pristine metal tables from the other two men and glared.
Do either of you have any idea how embarrassing it is to have arranged for security for a patient who is no longer in the hospital? The director leaned forward, resting his hands on the table. As he closed the distance he lowered his voice, making the angry tone sound even more menacing. Not just no longer there,' but one that seems to have effected his own release without the consent of his doctor? And encouraging DiNozzo in something like this
Gibbs tried not to grimace as Morrow wound up for what threatened to be a lengthy tirade.