Burnout
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS, PERIOD.
warning: this chapter contains tear jerky moments.
Chapter 7: Support and Questions
About three days later, Tim looks almost better as the color returned to his cheeks and his ankle is healing fine. He wonders who was brining him home as he fielding calls from Penny. Although Penny and the team did visit Tim, but Abby has not visit him since the first visit
Lost in thought, Tim wondered how much trouble he was in with Abby. As he got one ranting email messages from Abby, Tim couldn't tell Gibbs what it was about. 'I can not believe that you have been taking care of your sick sister for four months, Timmy. Yet she probably doesn't have much time left. Before you know it, she could die and you couldn't save her just like that Kendall woman. It will be all your fault, and your family members will turn their backs on you. Once this little affair is done, you will be mine, and there is nothing you can do, Abby'.
Tim sighs to himself as a knock on a door. "Come in", Tim said to them as Gibbs, Ziva, and Tony walk in the room. Tim has a small smile on his face as he sees them. "Do I get to chose who is driving me home"? Tim curiously asks them.
Tony looks at Tim. "No, but you are riding home with us, and you get the shotgun seat". Tony said to Tim. Tim looks at them as they know about it. Tony looks at Tim. "Why didn't you tell us what was going on, Tim"? Tony asks Tim.
Tim looks at them as tears is building in his eyes. "I couldn't come out and saying it out loud that I am in this situation. I am suppose to protect Sarah from all bad things in the world. Yet, her cancer got to her without me knowing it. I can not pull my dad from SS Borealis and his work in the Navy. It is next to impossible to get my mom away from her new family in Dallas. You guys have your own romantic and personal life outside of NCIS". Tim said to them as he is about to cry.
This hits Ziva home as she was the older sibling as she sits next to Tim. "Tim, I know exactly how you feel about not able to protect younger siblings. I can tell you that you will not be alone in this. I will be dammed if you go to extreme lengths to juggle work and family again". Ziva said to Tim.
Gibbs nods to Tim as he sits next to home. "My agent, my problems, Tim, you should have come to me the minute what was happening four months ago. I am stunned that you endured four months taking care of your sister. It shows that you are devoted to family. You can count on us, and don't let anyone tell you that other wise". Gibbs said to Tim.
Tony looks at at Tim as he is right by his side as well. "Tim, when I saw Sarah in your bed in your apartment, it was a real eye opener to me. You always put others first before yourself, and that is a quality that most guys doesn't have. It is a rare quality that women does like in a man. Rule #8, never take things for granted. We are going to put you first in this ordeal. You are like my little brother, and if Abby has a problem with it, she can kiss my ass". Tony said to Tim.
Tim looks at Tony as he has a small smile on his face. "You always know how to bring some laughter into any situation, Tony". Tim said to Tony. Tony nods to Tim. "That's right, let's go home". Tony said Tim. Tim is released as they left the hosptial and heading home.
On the long drive, Tim falls asleep as the drive is quiet for Gibbs's taste. There is small chatter between Tony and Ziva. 'They probably want Tim to sleep on the drive to my house'. Gibbs thought to himself.
At NCIS
Director Sheppard is in MCAT contacting Admiral McGee on SS Borealis. Admiral McGee looks at Director Sheppard. "My assistant tells me that there is trouble brewing at home, Director. What's going on"? Admiral McGee asks Director Sheppard.
Director Sheppard looks at Admiral McGee straight in the eyes. "There is troubling brewing in your family especially in your daughter particularly". Director Sheppard said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee frowns at Director Sheppard. "Don't tell me that she is framed for murder again". Admiral McGee said to Director Sheppard. Director Sheppard sighs as she remembers about the case. "It is not like that this time, Admiral. Sarah McGee is sick with stage 4 cancer". Director Sheppard said to Admiral McGee.
This brings a shockwave to Admiral McGee like he never knew. "Penny or Tim would have called me the second it happened". Admiral McGee said to Director Sheppard. Director Sheppard sighs to Admiral McGee. "In the words of your son, he couldn't pull you away from your ship and the work for the Navy. He and Penny were the only two taking care of Sarah in the last four months. Myself and the members in Agent Gibbs's team only learned about it a few days ago". Director Sheppard said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee sighs to Director Sheppard as he knows how Tim has big endurance. "Tim, he is devoted and loyal to work and family. I am not going to stand by and let my family fall in the cracks, Director". Admiral McGee said to Director Sheppard.
Director Sheppard nods to Admiral McGee. "I made a call to Sect Nav. She wants you to be home with your family". Director Sheppard said to Admiral McGee. Admiral McGee nods to the director. "I am about to accept a postition on the Washington Cabinet, but considering Sarah. I have to repriotize things". Admiral McGee said to Director Sheppard.
Director Sheppard looks at Admiral McGee. "Your son is on paid family medical leave, Admiral McGee. Plus after all the hard work he has done for this agency and his family, it would be a crying shame to let him go from the agency". Director Sheppard said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee nods to Director Sheppard. "It would be, Director". Admiral McGee said to Director Sheppard. The communication ends as Jenny leaves MCAT for her office.
As Jenny takes her seat, she sees Samantha walking into her office carrying a thick and heavy binder with edivence and a security footage. "Cynthia told me that your investigation is going well". Director Sheppard said Samantha.
Samantha nods to Director Sheppard. "It is, and plus Ms. Abigail Scutio should be placed on administrative leave with out pay right away". Samantha said to Director Sheppard looks at Samantha as something deeper is going on. "State your case", Jenny said to Samantha.
Samantha looks at Director Sheppard as she presents her case. "Abigail Scutio, aka Agent Gibbs's Princess, she has broken rules and has manipulative Agent McGee for years ever since he first joined NCIS. She has abused Agent McGee's authority and hurt him in ways that is abusive.
Section 1: Phone Records
When I examined her phone records going back to Agent McGee's early days at NCIS, at first it appeared normal, but going in deeper, the phone calls gotten multiple times and late at night. This repetitive pattern has gone for years to currently. About 67% of those calls were made in the middle of the night by Ms. Scutio to Agent McGee.
Section 2: Bank Records
When I looked into Ms. Scutio's bank records, most of her money is spent on gothic clothes, concert tickets, and under ground night clubs. I thought everything looked normal there except for one thing. I found a 1000 cash withdrawal during Agent McGee's first lead investigation that lead to the murder of Erin Kendall. In fact, it was made a day before Erin Kendall was killed. Agent Gibbs does not believe in coincidences, but for what ever that reason that cash withdrawal was made, it should be looked into.
Section 3: Behavior towards others
The biggest bulk of my investigation of Ms. Abigail Scutio is in this area. I asked fellow forscenic scientist and techs, and they do not have a good word for her. Some of them wears earplugs to tune out loud noise that she calls music. They told me that she acts a tyrannical child in a grown woman's body. Some of them even considered quitting over the facts that she makes them miserable. I can not blame them on that. When I asked fellow agents, they have no clue how she is even allowed to wear gothic clothing. One of them stated, I want to straighten her out on what's acceptable fashion choice. Plus on security tape from Erin Kendall case, Ms. Scutio ripped a sympathy card that Agent McGee worked on. If you continue watching it, the late Agent Todd rescued the card. I made calls to her sister and to Ms. Kendall's parents. They told me that they were disgusted that Ms. Scutio did that to Agent McGee".
Samantha concludes her case to Director Sheppard. Jenny has a furious look on her face as she watched the security footage. "This is irresponsible for an NCIS employee to do a thing like this. I will file paperwork for Ms. Scutio to be put in administrative leave idmetiatly". Director Sheppard said to Samantha.
Samantha nods to Director Sheppard. "Indeed, I got curious and looking into Agent McGee's case reports and bank statements. At first I thought my eyes deceived me, but it turns out that Agent McGee could be going to places if he stands up to Scutio". Samantha said to Director Sheppard.
Director Sheppard looks at Samantha with an intrigued look on her face. "Go on", Director Sheppard said to Samantha. Samantha nods to Director Sheppard. "I first looked into Agent McGee's bank records, and I found an astonishing amount of money. It is way more than this job's salary. I thought that Agent McGee is doing an illegal activity, but I don't see Agent McGee as a criminal. Over the years, I found check despots, and those checks were from a publishing company. At closer look, the pay order is to a Thom E Gencity. My biggest surprise is that Agent McGee is a well known author of his book series. If you rearrange the letters of his pen name, you would get his real name. I am a big fan of his work, and yet I had no idea he is the author behind the books. Most of the characters in them are not completely based on the people he knows. With all of that money, I wonder why he never spent one penny on his royalities. Unless, Scutio found about the books and it's characters being based on.
My next look into Agent McGee is his case records. I look deeply on the last page about personal feelings, interaction with co workers, and other things. I found that some of these cases that he wrote various problems against one person in particular, Scutio. One of the cases that caught my attention is the case that did involve his sister. He talks about an incident at Agent McGee's apartment between Scutio, Ms. McGee, and Agent McGee. Scutio was harassing Ms. McGee far enough that Agent McGee had to defend Ms. McGee from Scutio hitting her. Ms. McGee did file a complaint against Scutio. Although the form was filled out, it never got turned in. On that page, Agent McGee wrote if he turned in that form, Scutio will make the framed evidence prove that Ms. McGee did commit murder. Plus on every case that Scutio wanted something from Agent McGee, Agent McGee wrote this last line on the page. Who would have believed me that this is going on. Like I said if Agent McGee can stand up to Scutio, he can achieve anything and shouldn't be messed around". Samantha said to Director Sheppard. "They did have a case where they needed to get into an A lister party. They could have used Agent McGee in it". Director Sheppard said to Samantha.
Samantha nods to Director Sheppard. "I know; these pages are filled with Scutio's manipulation. Agent McGee does need support right now because of his sister's medical condition. Perhaps Agent Gibbs and the others can get him to open up about Scutio's manipulation". Samantha said to Director Sheppard.
Director Sheppard nods to Samantha. "They should be arriving at Agent Gibbs home soon. Plus he did say if it does involve one of his agents to come to him". Director Sheppard said to Samantha. "Of course", Samantha said to Director Sheppard as she left her office. Director Sheppard looks at the gathered information as she realizes that McGee has a lot to come clean about.
Meanwhile, the car arrives at Gibbs's home. "Tim wake up", Gibbs said to Tim. Tim opens his eyes as he sees that he is at Gibbs's house. "Boss, I thought I am going back to my apartment". Tim said to Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at Tim. "No, when Tony and Ziva told me about your sister, and you sleeping on the couch and on the floor a few times, I knew you need better rest. Plus I did tell the doctor that you are staying with me". Gibbs said to Tim.
Tim is surprised by it. "Gibbs I, does Sarah and Penny know"? Tim asks Gibbs. "They do know and Ziva got Sarah to my house and went gently with driving her". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim has a smile on his face. "There is no amount of words to express my gratitude, Gibbs , thank you". Tim said to Gibbs. Gibbs nods to Tim. "Your welcome, Tim". Gibbs said to Tim as they got out from the car and went inside.
Penny sees them walking in. "Tim, you are back". Penny said to Tim. Tim nods to Penny. "Yes, how is she today"? Tim asks Penny. Penny looks at Tim. "The only joy that brought her day is that you got released from the hospital, Tim. She is Kelly's old bedroom". Penny said to Tim. Tim nods to Penny as he went upstairs.
Sarah notices Tim walking in the bedroom. "Hey Tim", Sarah weakly said to Tim. Tim looks at Sarah. "How did this happen, Sarah"? Tim curiously asks Sarah. Sarah explains when Gibbs came over to Tim apartment. Gibbs told Penny and Sarah that Tony and Ziva were working on getting two bedrooms ready for her and Tim ready. "I suppose timing of the newfound support is greater than I could imagine". Tim said to Sarah. Sarah nods to Tim. "That's true", Sarah said to Tim. Tim takes a seat in a chair in the bedroom as he is by his sister's side.
A few minutes later, Samantha Roberts arrives at Gibbs's house. Gibbs sees Samantha walking towards the front door. "I take it you got questions to ask that concerns my team". Gibbs said to Samantha.
Samantha looks at Gibbs. "Yes I do, Agent Gibbs. I know Agent McGee just got out from the hospital. My investigation will go smoother and easier for him if he tells the truth about Scutio". Samantha said to Gibbs. Gibbs frowns as Samantha mentions Abby. "What kind of evidence do you have against Abby"? Gibbs asks Samantha.
Samantha looks at Gibbs as she is not fazed by Gibbs's stare. "There is a very high amount of compelling evidence against Ms. Scutio, Agent Gibbs. I honestly have no clue how Agent McGee has put up with her with his patience, loyality, and heart". Samantha said to Gibbs.
Gibbs nods as she points out Tim's best qualities. "He is upstairs with Sarah at the moment, and like you said he got out from the hospital. He needs to be ready to face your questions, and he is in no shape to do it right now". Agent Gibbs said to Samantha.
Samantha nods to Agent Gibbs. "I understand Agent Gibbs. You did say that if it comes to one of your agents, I come to you. Is that correct"? Samantha asks Gibbs. Gibbs nods to Samantha. "That's correct, Samantha. The last thing he needs is IA questioning him in an interrogation room at the office". Gibbs said to Samantha as he is ready to defend and protect Tim.
Samantha looks at Gibbs. "If an interrogation room is what you were thinking that I am going to do to Agent McGee, you are mistaken Agent Gibbs. An interrogation room separates support from other people, and seeing that Agent McGee has new found support in his family crisis. It would be a grave mistake to put him in the interrogation room". Samantha said to Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at Samantha as he nods to her. "Where do you have in mind for your questioning"? Gibbs asks Samantha. Samantha looks at Gibbs. "In the Director's office, Director Sheppard, you Agent David, Agent DiNozzo, Dr. Mallard, Mr. Palmer will be there. The only person that is not allowed to be there is Ms. Scutio. If she crashes the meeting, it would be disastrous for Agent McGee". Samantha said to Gibbs.
Gibbs nod in agreement. "When is this meeting take place"? Gibbs asks Samantha. Samantha looks at Gibbs. "One week from now at 8:00 am sharp, I would inform your agents now, Agent Gibbs". Samantha said to Gibbs. She leaves Gibbs's home.
Gibbs walk back in the house as Tony and Ziva look at him. "Who was that boss"? Tony asks Gibbs. Gibbs looks at them. "That was IA agent, Samantha Roberts. We have a meeting one week from today in the director's office at 8:00 am". Gibbs said to them. "Gibbs, what's going on"? Ziva asks Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at them. "Samantha Roberts is investigating Abby, and she is going to question, Tim". Gibbs said to them. "She's what", a voice said to them. Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva looks at Tim who has heard the news. Gibbs notices the nervous look on Tim's face. Little do they know that they are about to see and hear how badly Abby has treated Tim, and an unexpected visitors will arrive soon.
End chapter
Author's Note: I uploaded this chapter early because of the all new episode tonight.