Burnout
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NCIS, PERIOD.
Chapter 8: The Surprise, The Unexpected, and The Unwanted Visitors
That night was a bad night for Tim as he learned that IA Roberts is going to question him about Abby. He didn't say much only that there must be some sort of mistake to everyone's dismay. Tim and Sarah are both asleep as Penny, Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva are talking in the living room.
Tony looks at them. "I hate to say this, but I am starting to think Abby is getting out of line especially with Tim". Tony said to them as the conversation is getting started. Ziva nods in agreement. "I agree Gibbs. She is acting like a pompous princess demanding attention. She even called Tim's attention unneeded". Ziva said to them.
Gibbs frowns as he is listening to it. "I don't understand why Tim is saying about the investigation on Abby is a mistake. I thought Abby and Tim are close". Gibbs said to them. Penny looks at them. "Did you guys notice anything unusual at the hospital in the interaction between Scutio and Tim"? Penny asks them.
Tony looks at Penny. "Yeah Abby had a pretend to be worried look on her face. She tried to force Tim to wake up, and Ducky stopped her. Come to think of it, when Tim did came around, he had a scared look on his face when he saw Abby". Tony said to them.
Ziva nods in agreement. "That's right, Abby was hassling Tim like a bully. Jimmy made the bold move to make a stand to Abby like that. Come to think of it, Abby blamed Tim for working himself to hard that landed him in the hospital in the first place". Ziva said to them.
Penny is disgusted as she is listening to this. "The more I hear about Scutio mistreating both Tim and Sarah makes me even more furious". Penny said to them. Gibbs looks into Penny's eyes. "What do you mean by that"? Gibbs asks Penny.
Penny looks at Gibbs as she explained to him about what she did a few weeks ago. "Scutio may have you guys see that she has a great heart, but she is cruel and heartless". Penny said to Gibbs. Gibbs gets the feeling in his gut that Sarah and or Penny wrote the letter. "Did you wrote the letter that was sent to Director Sheppard"? Gibbs asks Penny.
Tony and Ziva look at each other as they look at Penny. "Sarah told me to write it down for her, and send it to Director Sheppard. She said that it was time for the truth to come out". Penny said to them.
Gibbs, Tony, and Ziva nods to Penny. "We need to show Tim the truth and help him to stand up to Abby". Tony said to them. They nod in agreement as Tony, Ziva, and Penny left the house for the night.
The night is going smoothly as Gibbs is down stairs working on a new project. However around midnight, Gibbs hears Tim's phone ringing from his room. He sees Abby on the ID. 'I am not going to disturb Tim with Abby's calls'. Gibbs thought to himself. As he takes Tim's phone to the basement, Gibbs puts it on the work bench. By the fifth call, Gibbs frown as it was Abby again. 'What in the world'? Gibbs thought to himself as he ignores the call. A few seconds later, Tim's phone ringed again. Gibbs has a can of paint thinner ready as he wants to give Tim some peace and quiet.
Gibbs is not amused by this as he answered it. "Timmy, it's Abby, where are you? You know that you are never be unreachable. It's rule #3 for my sake. I am at your apartment, and you are not here. I need to crash at your place, and I hope your cancer ridden sister is sleeping on the couch because I am going to crash on your bed if you like it or not. Plus how dare you ignore my calls in the first place? When I tell Gibbs what you did, you will be begging for forgiveness. If you think that email I sent you is punishing, I have worst things planned for you mark my words". Abby said to Tim.
Gibbs frowns as he is hearing this. "ABBY SCUTIO", Gibbs thunders at Abby. Abby has a shocked look on her face. "Gibbs, I thought it was Timmy not you. Where is he anyways"? Abby demands Gibbs to answer her question. "Abby, if you think I am going to tell you where he is, you are mistaken, and if you call him Timmy or even call his phone one more time, I will put his phone in a can of paint thinner, and I will personally get Tim a new phone number that you will not be calling him at late at night". Gibbs said to Abby.
Abby has a shocked look on her face. "But Gibbs", Abby said to Gibbs. "I am not bluffing, and Abby, you better be prepared for the real amount of trouble you are in". Gibbs said to Abby as he hangs up the phone on her.
Abby scoffs at the idea as she is furious at Tim. 'You are a bad boy, Timmy. Plus you really shouldn't have ignored me'. Abby thought to herself as she has a key to Tim's apartment. She make herself comfortable as she has plans in the morning.
Back at Gibbs's house, Gibbs frowns as he looks at Tim's phone. He waits for Abby to call again. 'I got to get Tim to change his number. Better yet, I got to get Tim to block Abby's number'. Gibbs thought to himself as did some more work before going to sleep.
The next morning at Tim's apartment, Abby waits for his neighbors left for work as she puts on gloves on her hands. Abby completely trashed Tim's apartment as she noticed McGee's dog is not around to stop her. Everything that McGee owned is either broken, ruined, and severely damaged. Abby has an evil sly look on her face as she locked Tim's apartment behind her.
That morning at Gibbs's house, Tim has a refreshed look on his face as he got a complete night's rest. He got dressed as he went down stairs to the kitchen. "Morning Tim", Gibbs said to Tim. Tim looks at Gibbs. "Good morning, boss do you know where my cell phone is by chance? You know how big you are on rule 3". Tim said to Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at Tim as he is right. "Yes your right about rule 3, Tim. You need to change your number and get a new cell phone for that matter". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim frowns as he realized that Abby must have called. "Did she call"? Tim asks Gibbs.
Gibbs looks at Tim. "She did call a few times last night, and she was not happy and ranting at you. I took your phone because you needed a full night rest. I told her if she called you Timmy or called your cell phone one more time, I was going to put your phone in a can of paint thinner. Tim tell me about the email". Gibbs said to Tim.
Tim has a guilty look on his face as it is not exactly he wanted to start the day. "Gibbs, Abby sent me a horrible email. I rather not talk about it. Not right now". Tim said to Gibbs as he is about to cry. Gibbs sees Tim is upset. "Did she mention about your sister"? Gibbs said to Tim. Tim looks at Gibbs. "Yeah, she said that I couldn't save her just like that Kendall woman". Tim admits to Gibbs.
Gibbs frowns as he is hearing it, and it puzzled him because what Tim said about Erin Kendall. "Tim listen to me. Abby will not harass or hurt you anymore. Your family will be here for you and Sarah". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim looks in Gibbs's eyes as he searched for the truth. "Yes Gibbs", Tim said to Gibbs. Gibbs nod to Tim. "Can you print off a copy of that email? I need to show this to Director Sheppard and IA Roberts". Gibbs said to Tim.
Tim looks at Gibbs. "Yeah I could go to my place and print it off". Tim said to Gibbs. Gibbs looks at Tim. "You can print it here, Tim. I have a simple computer and printer". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim looks at the computer and printer in the living room. It is not long that Tim pulled up the email and print it off. Gibbs looks at email as it is put on the table.
Tim went upstairs to check on Sarah. Sarah looks at Tim. "You look well rested, Tim". Sarah said to Tim. Tim nods to Sarah. "Yeah, since Penny has an appointment and some errands to do this morning, I am going to take you to chemo today". Tim said to Sarah. Sarah nods to Tim as he got her out of bed and helps her get ready.
As Gibbs helps Tim getting Sarah into the car, they drive away to the hosptial for her chemo treatments. He gets into his vechile and head towards NCIS.
At NCIS, IA agent Samantha Roberts is working on her investigation on Abby Scutio. She sees Gibbs walking in her office. "Agent Gibbs, this is an unexpected visit to my office". Samantha said to Gibbs. Gibbs looks at Samantha. "Is there any way you can move up the meeting"? Gibbs asks Samantha.
Samantha has an intrigued look on her face. "May inquire why"? Samantha asks Gibbs. Gibbs puts an email on her desk. "Last night, I took Tim's phone, so Tim could get a full night sleep. Around midnight Abby started calling him. Her phone calls got annoying that I set up a can of paint thinner ready. I couldn't ignore it anymore, so I answered the phone. Abby made a big rant, but she didn't know that I listened to it. Meanless to say, Abby said some hurtful things and ready to tell me that Tim ignored her. She got the rude awakening that I listened to her rant and not Tim. I told her that if she called Tim, Timmy or call him one more time I was going to put his phone in a can of paint thinner. This morning I told Tim about the phone call and asked about the email. Tim was upset about it, and he told me about the email and print it off. When I read it, not only it mentioned Sarah, it mentioned about Kendall as well". Gibbs said to Samantha.
Samantha reads over the email. She frowns as Scutio has a lot of nerve to do this to a talented agent like Tim. "Agent McGee has a lot grounds to file a restraining order against Scutio. I will talk to Director Sheppard about moving up the date". Samantha said to Gibbs. Gibbs nods to Samantha as he leaves her office.
Meanwhile at the hosptial, Tim is with Sarah as she is getting Chemo. Sarah has a solemn look on her face. Tim couldn't imagine seeing his All the sudden, Tim hears a knock on the door. Sarah looks at Tim. "Who is that, Tim"? Sarah asks Tim.
Tim looks at Sarah as he is curious about it. "I don't know Sarah". Tim said to Sarah as he answers the door. Tim sees his dad at the door. "Dad, what are you doing here? I thought you are on deployment until December". Tim said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee looks at Tim. "I got a call from your director and new orders from Sect Nav to be with family". Admiral McGee said to Tim. Tim has a surprised look on his face. "But how did you know where we are"? Tim asks Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee looks Tim. "Penny told me, and I have talked to Sarah's doctor on her case. Let me see Sarah", Admiral McGee said to Tim. Tim nods as he lets their dad. "I am glad your here dad". Tim said to Admiral McGee as they walk towards Sarah.
Admiral McGee looks at Sarah as he has a solemn look on his face. "Hello Sarah", Admiral McGee said to Sarah. Sarah looks at her dad as she has a small smile on face. "Daddy", Sarah said to Admiral McGee. "Sarah, why didn't you call me when it first happened"? Admiral McGee asks Sarah.
Sarah looks at Admiral McGee. "Daddy, Tim and I couldn't pull you away from SS Borealis. You know that mom is next to impossible to call with her new family in Dallas". Sarah said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee sighs to Sarah. "I am here now. I don't know what's more disappointing is to finding out that you are this sick or finding out that you spent four months not saying a word to your coworkers about it to the point that you collapsed from exhaustion". Admiral McGee said to the McGee siblings.
Tim and Sarah nod to Admiral McGee. "We knew that you were busy, Dad. I did the best I could until well you know happened". Tim said to Admiral McGee. Admiral McGee nods to Tim. "I know that son, and I don't blame you for it". Admiral McGee said to Tim. Sarah looks at Admiral McGee. "You being here brings some joy to me, daddy". Sarah said to Admiral McGee. Tim pulls up the chair. "Here dad, you better get comfortable". Tim said to Admiral McGee. Admiral McGee takes a seat as he and Tim keeps a watchful eye on Sarah.
It is early in the evening. Sarah got finished with chemo therapy for the day. Admiral McGee and Tim got Sarah ready to go. Tim looks at Admiral McGee. "Dad, I have to check on things at my apartment to make sure everything is alright. I will see you later". Tim said to Admiral McGee.
Admiral McGee nods to Tim. "Of course, I will follow you, and I can meet Agent Gibbs". Admiral McGee said to Tim. Sarah is riding with Admiral McGee as they follow Tim to his apartment.
Tim arrives at the apartment complex as he parks his car. He went up to his apartment. Tim unlocks the door. His face drops as he sees his apartment complete trashed. Admiral McGee and Sarah comes up and has a shocked look on their faces as they see the trashed out apartment. "Oh Tim", Admiral McGee said to Tim.
Tim sighs as he makes the call to Gibbs. "Yeah Gibbs", Gibbs said to Tim, "Gibbs, we got a problem". Tim said to Gibbs. "What happened"? Gibbs asks Tim. "My apartment, it is completly trashed". Tim said to Gibbs. "I will be right there. Don't touch any thing, and call the others". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim nods to Gibbs. "On it", McGee said to Gibbs as the call ends.
A few minutes later, Tony, Ziva, and Gibbs arrive at the apartment as Metro cops arrives at the apartment complex. Gibbs looks at the trashed out apartment. Tim frowns as it is not one of his better days. Penny also arrives at the scene. "What in the world happened"? Penny asks Tim.
Tim looks at Penny as he sighs to Penny. "Someone trashed my apartment". Tim said to Penny with a worried look on his face. A detective came up to them. "The neighbors didn't see or hear anything, and there wasn't any forced entry on the door. Someone must have a key to get in the apartment". The detective said to them.
Tim nods as he prepares himself to make calls to his insurance and talk to his land lady. Admiral McGee sighs as Tim is bummed about it. "This is unacceptable". Admiral McGee said to them. Penny and Sarah nod to Admiral McGee.
Gibbs has a sneaky suspicion who is behind this as he went to Tim. "Tim, we will find out who did this". Gibbs said to Tim. Tim nods to Gibbs. Tony and Ziva sees the broken and ruined belongings in the apartment. "How did this happen, Tony"? Ziva asks Tony. Tony looks at Ziva. "I don't know, Ziva. After everything Tim has been through, you would think something like this wouldn't happen". Tony said to Ziva. Ziva nods to Tony as they look at Tim who is hurting in more ways than one. Little do they know that the person that did this is the same person that has abused Tim for years.
End Chapter
Author's Note: Admiral McGee is not the major bad guy here.