Dangerous Measures
AN: THankyou all for the reviews! I really appreciate them!
Also a big thanks to Kate for her inspiration and fantastic work!
Gibbs woke up as somebody shook him. He grunted and opened his eyes, finding that the plane had landed and everybody was filing out.
"Come on, move it!" Ferguson told him
Undoing his seat belt, Gibbs shuffled across to stand in the aisle.
"I'll be right back," Ferguson said as he headed to the toilet
Mark rolled his eyes, "He shoulda gone before we took off,"
Gibbs nodded and looked at the airport through one of the windows, "You get much sleep?"
Mark raised an eyebrow at him, "No, why?"
"Just asking," Gibbs replied through a yawn, "I could sleep for a whole week,"
"That's what happens when you go on the run," Mark commented
"Okay, back," Ferguson told them, "Let's go,"
Gibbs followed Mark through the plane and out the terminal. He looked around and saw four officers waiting for them. Sighing, he looked around for anyone from his team, but didn't see anybody. Disappointed, he slouched his shoulders and followed Mark to the other officers.
"What're you looking for?" Ferguson asked
"My miracle," Gibbs responded
Ferguson smirked and gave Gibbs a small push, "I'd stop expecting those if I were you,"
They stopped in front of the four officers, "You must be Ferguson and Odlum," one of them asked
"Yeah, I'm Odlum, this is my partner, Ferguson," Mark introduced them, "And this is Mr. Gibbs,"
The man who spoke first sneered at him, "Yeah, I recognize you,"
"Boss-man!" they heard somebody exclaim from behind them
Gibbs turned around and watched Abby run towards the group, his eyes lighting up, "Abs!"
Abby jumped into Gibbs' arms, almost knocking him over.
"Who are you?" Ferguson asked
"Ah, hang-on, you gotta wait for the others to catch up," Abby said, still out of breath
"Where are they?" Gibbs asked
"Tony's parking the car. Kate and McGee are…" she paused looking around, "There,"
Gibbs looked in the direction she'd pointed and saw Kate and McGee.
"You didn't answer my question, young lady," Ferguson told her
"Unit 3A requesting back up," he heard one of the new officers say into his two way
"I'm gonna have to ask you to back off," one of the other new officers said to Abby, his hand over his gun
"Whoa, hang on, that's not necessary," Gibbs told him
"I'll decide what's necessary," one of the officers answered
"What's going on Gibbs?" Mark asked him
"Just, keep calm. This'll be sorted out very soon," Gibbs replied
"Gibbs!" Kate exclaimed, joining the group
"Back off!" one of the officers told her, pulling out his gun
"Put the damn gun down!" Gibbs told him, "Kate?"
"Who's in charge?" Kate asked, showing the group a piece of paper, "This is an official pardon and apology, signed by a judge. It let's Gibbs off the hook. They admit a mistake was made and that Gibbs is innocent. We have a man who just confessed to the crimes, who had been charged,"
"Lemme see that," Ferguson demanded, snatching the paper out of her hands
Gibbs smiled and gave Kate a hug, "Thanks,"
Kate smiled, "No problem. What happened to your arm?"
"Damn, she's right!" Ferguson exclaimed, giving the paper to the other officers
"I think I understand now," Mark remarked, "So, this was your 'miracle'?"
"Yeah," Gibbs replied
Mark smiled and unbuckled the chains, "Good for you,"
Gibbs gave Abby another hug and pulled McGee into a hug when he arrived.
"Where the hell is DiNozzo?" Gibbs asked
Kate smirked, "Trying to find a park,"
"Agent Gibbs," Mark said. Gibbs turned around as Mark held out a brown paper bag, "Your clothes"
"Boss!" Tony exclaimed, running in, "You wouldn't believe it out there, the drivers…What are you doing, boss?"
Gibbs pulled back, "Hugging you, for a good job. But don't get used to it. And yes, the others got a hug as well,"
"Oh, Boss-man, the grouchy ex-marine is feeling emotional," Abby said
Gibbs smirked, "I'm gonna change," he said heading to the bathroom
Gibbs sat on the autopsy table as Ducky looked at his shoulder.
"You did a good job here, Jethro," Ducky commented
"Mmm," Gibbs agreed, "Can I go home now? I'm kinda tired,"
Ducky sighed, "How long did you stay in the prison?"
"Overnight," Gibbs replied
"Jethro, did anything happen…?" Ducky asked
"No, Ducky, nothing happened to me. I got threats, taunts, and everything, but I can defend myself," Gibbs interrupted
"Well, if you're sure," Ducky responded
"Ducky, I'm fine, I just want to find a nice comfortable bed and sleep for the rest of my life," Gibbs told him
The doors to autopsy swooshed open and the director entered, "Jethro,"
"Director Morrow," Gibbs replied
"Screw the formality, Jethro. How are you?" Morrow asked
"I've been better," Gibbs replied honestly
"I see. You've been given a week of leave, and you're team have four days of leave. I don't want any of you back before you're due," Morrow told him
"They worked hard?" Gibbs asked, not surprised
"Even if I hadn't told them to help," Morrow replied
"Yes, they spent last night in the bullpen," Ducky told him, "And Fornell was there as well,"
Gibbs smiled, "He was the one who told me to get out,"
"Yes, we know. He helped give us information," Morrow informed him
"I owe him," Gibbs stated, frowning
Morrow smiled, "Get some rest Jethro, you look like hell cooled over"
That's it for chapter 15! ...Hope you liked it! PLEASE review! Tell me what you think
