Burnout
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS, PERIOD.
Chapter 4: The First Visit
Gibbs is in the room as he watches over Tim sleeping. 'Exhaustion? Dehydration? What are you doing outside of NCIS that caused you not taking care yourself'? Gibbs thought to himself as he looks at Tim as he is sleeping. He notices that more visitors are arriving in the room.
Jenny, Tony, Ziva, Abby, Ducky, and Jimmy walk in the room. "Good heavens Jethro, what happened to Timothy"? Ducky asks Gibbs. Gibbs looks at Ducky. "He collapsed after he made the arrest. Doctor said that he will be fine as long he takes it easy". Gibbs said to Ducky.
Ducky nods to Gibbs as Abby frowns to see Tim in a hospital bed sleeping. Tony, Jimmy and Ziva are sitting down in a chair. Jenny looks at Jethro. "Did you ask the doctor to transfer him to Bethadesa, Jethro "? Jenny asks Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at Jenny. "No, I thought I would save that for you. I haven't left Tim's side, and I am trying what is he doing outside of NCIS that put him here". Gibbs said to Jenny.
Abby went up to McGee. "Oh Timmy can you please wake up? You are making everyone nervous and worried about you". Abby said to McGee as she has a pretend worried look on her face. Ducky looks at Abigail as he frowns. "Good grief Abigail, let the poor lad wake up on his own". Ducky said to Abby.
Jenny notice the fake worried look on Abby's face. 'Ms. Roberts and Drew Smitty already told me that you found out the letter and it's contents. There is no way I am letting you forcing Tim to wake up'. Jenny thought to herself.
Tony has a somber look on his face as he fighting the tears. "Excuse me, I need some air". Tony said to them as he quickly left the room. Ziva looks at Tony as he left. "I am going with you". Abby said to Tony as she also left the room.
In the waiting area, Tony is in deep thought Tim. 'This is my fault. I am suppose to know everything going on with my probies, and damn it does include you'. Tony thought to himself. Abby went towards Tony as she shows her pretend worried look. "Tony, are you alright and don't lie to me"? Abby asks Tony.
Tony looks at Abby as he knows it. "It's my fault that Tim collapsed. If he told me then I would have help him or something. I am the senior field agent. I should know everything about my probies". Tony said to Abby. Abby nods to Tony. "Come on Tony, there is no way of knowing what is truly going on with Timmy". Abby said to Tony.
Ziva walks out towards them. "Tony, it's not your fault. I am not blaming myself over this, and neither should you". Ziva said to Tony. Tony looks at Ziva as he nods to her. "I just want to know what's going on". Tony said to Ziva. Ziva nods to Tony as she understands as well.
Abby looks at them as she is hearing this. "Come on, you must blame Timmy. After all he didn't say anything about it, and now he is in this forsaken place". Abby said to them.
Tony and Ziva look at Abby like they are not hearing it. "No Abby, it is obvious that Tim has work himself too hard, and I can not blame him for that". Ziva said to Abby. Tony nods to Abby. "I agree with Ziva, Abbs. You know as well like the rest of us that Tim is a private person". Tony said to Abby. Abby looks at them as she is not having it. "Ok fine", Abby said to them.
Back in the room, Tim is coming around as he sees Jenny, Gibbs, Ducky, and Jimmy in the room. "Where am I"? Tim asks them. "Hospital Tim, Palmer go tell the others that Tim is awake", Gibbs said to Tim and Palmer. Jimmy leaves the room. Tim looks at them as he realizes that he has a lot to do. "I have to get back to work and check in with". Tim said to Gibbs as he tries to get up.
Gibbs looks at Tim. "Tim take it easy". Gibbs said to Tim as he is genuinely concerned for him. Tim sighs to Gibbs. "I can't Gibbs. I have so much to do". Tim said to Gibbs.
Ducky looks at Tim as he is concerned for him. "Timothy lad, why are you working yourself too hard"? Ducky asks Tim. Tim looks at Ducky as Jimmy walks back in the room with Tony, Abby, and Ziva. "Timmy, you had all of us worried". Abby said to Tim as she went to hug him.
Ducky looks at Abby. "Abigail please be gentle on him". Ducky said to Abby. Abby looks at Ducky as she nods to him. Tim has a scared look on his face as he sees Abby. Abby gives Tim a hug as it is not a gentle hug. Jenny notices the scared look on Tim's face.
Abby looks at Tim as she wants answers. "Come on Timmy, tell me why you had to faint like that and worry all of us. You should know better to get injured". Abby said to Tim. Jimmy glares at Abby as he is not having it. "That's enough Abby, if you are going to be in here, the least you can do is not hassling him like that". Jimmy said to Abby.
The group looks at Jimmy as he makes a stand to Abby. Ducky is astonished by Jimmy's admission. "I agree with Mr. Palmer, Abigail. Tim does not need your hassling fuss". Ducky said to Abby. Abby scoffs at them as she leaves the room.
Tim sighs in relief as Abby left the room. The doctor walks back in the room. "I am Doctor Peterson. I examined him when he got brought in. He is showing signs of exhaustion and dehydration through lack of sleep and a lot of physical exertion. Plus the sprained ankle is also treatable. I highly suggest that he takes off a couple of weeks from work". Doctor Peterson said to them.
Tim looks at the doctor. "When can I go home"? Tim ask the doctor. Doctor Peterson looks at Tim. "In a couple of days, I highly recommend that you stay with someone to look after you". Doctor Peterson said to Tim. Tim nods to the doctor. "He is staying with me". Gibbs said to the doctor as he already takes full charge of Tim. Doctor Peterson nods to them as he left the room.
Gibbs looks at Tony and Ziva. "Head to Tim's apartment and get some clothes and toiletries, and go to my house to get the room ready. Call me if anything comes up". Gibbs said to them. Tony and Ziva nods to Gibbs as they left the room.
Tim looks at them as he realizes that they are about to find out what's going on with him.
In the waiting area, Abby sees Tony and Ziva leaving the room. "So did Gibbs sent you both back to DC"? Abby asks Tony and Ziva. "No, we are going to Tim's place to get some things and then head to Gibbs's to get a room ready for Tim". Tony said to Abby. Abby rolls her eyes at them. "Oh please, it won't be long until Timmy is back at work like he should be". Abby said to them.
Ziva rolls her eyes at Abby. "Abby why are you demanding attention right now when Tim needs it more than you"? Ziva asks Abby. Abby scoffs at Ziva. "I am Gibbs favorite and the princess, Ziva, and Timmy is getting the unneeded attention". Abby said to Ziva.
Ziva looks like she wants to slap Abby. "Come on Ziva, she is not worth it". Tony said to Ziva. Ziva sighs as she went with Tony as they leave the hosptial. Little did they know that they are about to find out the family crisis.
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