Abby/McGee

Whole Lot Alike

Timothy McGee watched as the woman he cared about more than anything else, pace back and forth through the bull pen. He could see that it was starting to annoy Gibbs, but he knew that the older man would never say anything, but Tony would. And he did.

"Gibbs might have to build a bridge if you don't calm your pacing, Abbs." He said, pausing from his work to stare at the excitedly nervous woman. She did stop, but only to give him a glare that would rival Gibbs'. But before Abby could say something, Ziva saved Tony.

"So Abby, tell me about your brother." She said, effectively gaining the attention of the Gothic woman. Tony would certainly owe her one.

"Luca is amazing. He's kind and he's smart, and he's really funny but he's been reluctant to leave Louisiana which is why I'm so excited that he's coming here instead of me having to fly out to meet him." Abby continued on for another few minutes, not noticing when the elevator dinged and a tall man stepped out.

"Auntie Ab-be!" A little voice squealed and everyone snapped their gaze to the small toddling child as she made her way to their Forensic scientist.

"Stella! Look how big you've gotten! I've missed you so much!" Abby gushed over the child, squatting down so she was at her level before scooping her up and hugging her tightly. The little girl wrapped her equally small arms around her aunt's neck and grinned a grin that matched Abby's.

"Well, now I know who the favorite is." The man said and Abby snapped her gaze to him, her smile spreading even wider.

"Luca! You're finally here!" She near squealed and set her niece down before enveloping her brother in a tight hug. Brother and sister stayed in the embrace for a few moments longer before Luca jolted back in surprise. He held Abby at an arm's length, staring unbelievably at her expanded waist. She couldn't help but giggle.

"Was that…" Luca drifted off but Abby nodded nonetheless, knowing where his question was headed. She took his hands in hers and placed them over her belly, felling the child within stir. When it kicked again, Luca smiled and pulled his sister in for another hug.

"Wow, that's amazing, congratulations!" He said and placed a quick kiss to her cheek. Abby caught sight of the paper wad that Tony threw at Tim and she immediately felt bad for ignoring her team mates.

"Oh gosh, I'm sorry. Everyone, this is my brother Luca and his daughter Stella. Luca, this is everyone." Abby finally introduced them and as one, they rose from their desks. And upon suddenly being surrounded by people that were unfamiliar to her, Stella held her arms out to her father – a silent plea to be picked up.

Tim watched as his friends greeted Luca before he turned to Tim.

"And you must be Timothy. Abby talks about you all the time." Luca admitted and stuck his hand out for Tim to shake. Tim shook it and nodded.

"Good things I hope. Abby's been talking nonstop since you told her you were coming up." Tim said and it was the truth. For the last two weeks Abby had been going nearly nonstop, planning to do different things for when Luca got here. And now that he's here, she can start getting her plans into action.

"Sounds like Abby. But just so we're clear, we are going to have a man to man later." Luca said and he blushed slightly. He heard Tony's 'ooooh' and then Gibbs smack him. Abby smiled and wound her arm around his, leaning against him.

"Okay but don't hurt him. We kinda need him." She said, placing her free hand over her rounded belly. Tim led her back over to his desk and let her sit down, bringing another chair over for Stella. Tony, Ziva, and Gibbs sat back down at their desks, the latter carefully shrugging his sling off.

"So, do you know what you're having yet?" Luca asked, his eyes roaming over his sister's belly before meeting her gleeful eyes.

"We're expecting a boy." She said and Tim couldn't help the proud smile that crept its way across his face. In a few months' time, he and Abby were going to have a son. A son who would look like him but have the heart and brains of his mother.

"Yeah. Probie Jr. is gonna give Probie Sr. a run for his money." Tony piped up and Ziva snorted. Gibbs ignored him and Abby just patted his arm in a playful sympathy.

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By the time Timmy and Abby had arrived home – with Luca and Stella in tow – Stella had been completely fascinated by the fact there was a whole baby within her aunt's belly. She'd say something to the growing life within Abby's womb then press her head against it, as if the baby were talking and she'd continue on with the one-sided conversation.

Tim and Luca watched on, amused smiles playing at their lips.

"When we were younger, Abby used to do the same think to our Aunt Zelda. She used to come up with the most elaborate stories and conversations that a lot of our younger cousins loved when she would go over. And when she was older, we would always find her with the kids. You put her in a room full of adults and she'd sit there quietly, only speaking when directly spoken too, but you put her with the kids and she was just as loud as they were." Luca said and turned to look at Tim. Taking a sip of his coffee, he looked to his brother-in-law of sorts.

"She's still a little like that. She's bubblier now –obviously- but she just melts around kids. When we found out she was pregnant, she cried on and off for hours. She'd be excited about all off the little outfits she could dress the baby in and then the next moment she'd be crying because the baby would only wear it a handful of times before he outgrew it. Then when the morning sickness came, she was happy she got sick because it only served to prove that she had a life inside of her but then she'd get pouty and cranky because she was throwing up." Tim recalled and both men chuckled.

"From the stories dad told us, mom was the same way. Thinking about it now, Abby was and is our mother's shadow. Stella is more like Abby than her mother. And if Abby is even half the woman our mother was, your son is going to be the most loved child in the world."