"Really Gibbs, was that necessary?" She asked referring to his most recent reprimand of Tony.
"Damn right it was."
She shook her head. "You know Gibbs, one of these days they are gonna return the favor."
He stared at her for a few moments.
"Then again, maybe not."
He left her by her computer to peer around the lab.
"Still nothing suspicious sir." She reported in a sarcastic military tone and stood at attention.
He made his way back beside her. "Is that right?"
She nodded her head up and down emphatically. "Uh huh."
"So between, guy talks with Ziva, creating witty comebacks with McGee, and cuddling with DiNozzo, you're still sure nothing is suspicious?"
She repeated her nod. "Uh huh." She snapped her fingers. "Well there is one thing…"
"What?"
"Tony and I weren't cuddling, sir." She straightened herself up, and nodded once more.
"Is that so?"
"Yes sir. I would never do that to Ziva."
Gibbs peered at her with a small grin. "Ziva David?"
"She is totally sweet on him Gibbs, I mean, almost as sweet as you are on the Director…uh…I mean, you know what I mean."
"No, please, elaborate." He watched her slouch her back a little. "Did I hear an at ease soldier?" he barked gently with an added smile.
She giggled. "You're not serious?" She was met with a glare. "You are." She cleared her throat. "Well, it's obvious that cupid is flying all around our office…you got Palmer sneaking around with Lee, he didn't honestly think he could get away with that for long… the Duck man is starting to see that new receptionist…and of course, Ziva and Tony have so much sexual tension, you couldn't even cut into it with your knife." She noticed that his facial expression wanted her to continue. "And you and the Director, well come on Gibbs, we all know there's a history there…Tony even started a pool on when you're gonna ask her out…"
"He did, did he?" He shrugged. "By all means continue…"
"Right…and well, I think that's everyone." She smiled at her accomplishment.
"At ease." He replied and watched her flop down onto her chair. "That's the entire scuttle butt?"
"Down to the letter boss man…"
He leaned onto the table and shrugged. "Good."
About ten minutes went by and Abby was busy playing Be-Jeweled on her computer, as Gibbs took to reading a few reports and finishing off Tony's milk duds. When his shift was through, he gave her a soft kiss on the cheek. "I'll be upstairs." He nodded a hello to Ziva and headed towards the elevator.
"Oh and Abs, you missed something on the scuttle butt…"
She looked back at him confused. "What?"
"I hear McGee is already picking out baby names…" He smiled. "And I'd like to mention, the name Jethro is making a comeback…" He turned to leave, the smile remaining on his face.
Ziva looked at her shocked. "You are not?"
Abby picked up the phone abruptly. "TIMOTHY MCGEE!! GET DOWN HERE RIGHT NOW!"
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End.
AN: Tony was the one who started that rumor, but Abby did say it (see ch 4). And of course, Gibbs knows everything….Hope you all enjoyed these short pieces. And for those wondering, let's just say Abby was the key witness in a huge mafia case, and they'd already tried to make a grab for her…of course, under their protection, she was never harmed and testified with flying colors. Thank you for reviewing, and Take care!