Chapter 8: Kate Todd
Gibbs was at the roof top where Kate was shot.
"What ARE you doing Gibbs?" Kate says appearing
"Dying", Gibbs says shortly
Kate smacks him on the head.
"You will not die. Fight. Like Tony", Kate says
"I am done fighting Kate. I have done too much and lost too much to ever go back. I didn't even protect you", Gibbs says
"Gibbs. Ari always had a thing for me. There was nothing you could have done. Now take comfort in the fact Ari and I have made peace with our past and we are really good friends", Kate says
"How can you forgive him? After what he took from you?" Gibbs asks angry
"Ari lost people too. In Heaven you learn to let go of the pain and the anger. But Gibbs THIS is not your time yet. The team will fall apart without you like last time when you did that stint in Mexico", Kate says
"They were fine then", Gibbs says stubbornly
"Let me show you the past Gibbs", Kate says as the scene changes to the night Gibbs walked out
Abby had collapsed sobbing on the floor. Ducky was in a state of shock and so was McGee. Tony hugged Abby.
"Abby he WILL be back", Tony says
"Get him back for me Tony. Go after him. We lost Kate we can't lose our silver haired fox", Abby says
"I can't this is something he needs to do. Like I said he will be back", Tony says
"I HATE you", Abby begins pounding on Tony's chest with sobs coming out
"McGee take her home and stay the night. She needs company", Tony orders
McGee still appeared to be stunned. Tony gets up and slaps McGee's head.
"Take Abby home", Tony says softly
"Yes Tony", McGee says
The scene changes and Tony was at his desk looking at Gibbs's to his.
"Take it Agent DiNozzo", Jenny says
"He IS coming back ma'am", Tony says with conviction
"I am sure he will but take his desk for now", Jenny says
"Do you really think Tony wanted to fill your shoes? What's now to fill your shoes if you don't survive?" Kate asks Gibbs
"They will be fine without me", Gibbs says
Kate changes the scene.
"I have a promotion for you Tony. It is in Rota as head of your own team. I suggest you take it these things don't come up all that often", Jenny says
"I need time to think", Tony says
"24 hours", Jenny says
Tony walked back into that office 24 hours later.
"You're not taking it I gather?" Jenny asks
"No. The team. Especially Gibbs needs me. He called Ziva, Kate yesterday. He is still not the same. I will stand by him. He needs me so here I am willing to stay", Tony says, "Please don't tell anyone about this promotion"
"I won't Agent DiNozzo. Go back to your team", Jenny says
The scene fades and they are on the roof top again.
"Tony turned done a promotion for the team", Gibbs says
"No. For YOU", Kate says
"He should have taken it", Gibbs says
"Where would you be if he had done that? You would have been dead. Without Tony covering your six you would have been in heaven a long time ago", Kate says, "They need you back. Tony needs you to have his six. The team needs you. No the FAMILY needs you"
"McGee will have Tony's six or Ziva", Gibbs says
"Didn't you hear before Tony's field days are over. But he is going to need help with the mental recovery that is something only you can do", Kate says
"I CAN'T go back Kate", Gibbs says
"You can. Is the great Leroy Jethro Gibbs scared?" Kate asks
"Just tired off everything. I am tired of living", Gibbs says with a sigh
"So your team means so little to you. You are not going back to support you. You are going to make them bury you AND Tony. How do you think they will cope? Abby will be a wreak. So will Ziva. McGee will blame himself. Do you want Ducky to suffer through doing you Autopsy? I know it nearly killed me to watch him do mine", Kate says
"Ducky's strong", Gibbs says
"Not so strong", Kate says as the scene changes
They were on the beach an older Ducky was walking along the beach. His eyes look older. No longer the happy smile on his face. But the grief for lost friends.
"This is Palmer and his girlfriends wedding day", Kate says
Ducky's phone rings and he answers it and goes pale and collapses gasping.
"What happened to him?" Gibbs asks shocked
"Heart Attack. He has been through too much for his heart to take so it is too weak to survive. This is in 2 years time", Kate says looking sadly at Ducky's lifeless eyes
"He will not die", Gibbs says
"Who is going to stop this Gibbs? This is something that is clear in the future for Ducky. But if you and Tony are alive it will give him the strength to fight and live", Kate says
"Do you blame me for you death Kate?" Gibbs asks suddenly
"No. Never did. Now you have the chance to stop two other deaths from happening what will you decide? I have to go", Kate says backing away
"It is not that easy", Gibbs says
"Yes it is. By the way Gibbs I forgive you for turning up late for my funeral", Kate says as the scene disappears
Gibbs found himself falling again. Who next he didn't know…
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