Off The Hook
Chapter 21
A Few weeks later for all involved. Doctor Cyril Taft had given the green light for Special Agent Gibbs to be able to go back to work full time. Even though he will need to speak with Doctor Grace with her giving permission to work with the paperwork.
The good news all around was the fact that Phineas along with his aunt and uncle were moving back into the house that his mother Sahar and him had lived in prior. The movers were parking the truck with their furniture and some clothing. Though Phineas excited wanted to find out whether his friend Jethro Gibbs was around.
His Uncle George walking him across the street had knocked on the door to find out. When Jack Sloane opening the door to see them. She was getting ready to go out shopping while her husband had left earlier to have his little chat with Doctor Grace in her office.
"I am sorry Phineas. Jethro is not here at the moment. He's talking with Doctor Grace before going back to work. I am very happy that all of you have arrived safe and sound. Maybe we can get together sometime during the next few days." She stated needing to lock the door before leaving.
"It sounds like a great idea while Phineas and myself will start to help with Aunt Mickey and get the house into order." George will say with a polite goodbye and smile with watching her move down the stairs.
Bethesda hospital
Doctor Grace's office...
Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs had just sat down to talk with Doctor Grace feeling nervous somewhat.
"Alright, Gibbs how are you feeling this morning?" She was sitting next to him on the couch listening and waiting with her notepad to make notes. She was wearing white slack pants with a over-throwing multi-colored blouse to feel relaxed. She had kicked off her slippers for now.
"I feel really good Doc and I am ready and able to head back to work. I do know now that I have limitations for when it comes to my range of movement." He stopped for a moment to gather his thoughts.
"Meaning your right knee?" She will have to ask.
"Yes, my knee. Otherwise, my mind is sharp and alerts needing to get back into the cases. No matter shape or form Doctor Grace. No doubt Director Vance is going to try to keep it simple for now until he thinks I am capable."
"Are you agent Gibbs?" This question will hit a nerve with Gibbs...
"What does that mean Doc? Of course, I am capable of doing the best damn job capable and without screwing up in the process.
"Jethro what I really mean is the fact we are going to hit the one subject you hate to talk about over the years and that is whether you're getting close to retiring."
"Not yet Doctor Grace even though my wife and even Leon want me to retire or work with limited duties."
"And what about the possible chance of taking over as director of NCIS?" Now, this was an interesting question that has never have been asked of him and what he might say.
"Are you serious Doc? I hate politics when it comes to the job. I just don't know how Leon was able to handle the politics during his 14 years as director of NCIS. If I had to take the job for more money. I still won't take it anyway and live my life with my wife Jack and child for when it's born..." He stated .