For those inquiring minds who want to know, Ziva's in the story, just not at the moment.
Tony's Salvation Chapter 6
Tim and Gibbs both know it's serious when none of the lights are on in Abby's lab. Not only that, but the windows are all covered so that no light can penetrate. Laurie doesn't turn when they arrive instead she asks Gibbs to immobilize the elevator.
"Every time that thing dings he cringes in pain." Abby whispers to Tim as Gibbs steps into the elevator and turns it off.
"Headache?" Gibbs has his full attention on Tony now.
"Migraine, hit him like lightning." Abby replies.
Tim motions for Gibbs to follow him. When they have walked away from Tony's vicinity, Tim whispers, "I think that she felt his pain. When the migraine attacked I mean. We were talking and then she ran for the elevator. When it didn't immediately arrive she disappeared. I think she teleported straight here."
"It's possible McGee. Come on lets see if we can help Tony." the two men walk back to where Laurie and Abby are kneeling by Tony's side. When the two men walk up, Tony tenses.
"Easy Tony it's just Gibbs and McGee. They're here to help us. I know that you're in a lot of pain, but I need you to try and relax for just a few seconds. I'm going to put a blindfold over your eyes, which will keep out the light. When I put it on you the blindfold might temporarily affect your hearing. I don't want you to panic, it's natural. The ones I use are wider than average and cover parts of the ear."
As she's speaking, she lightly touches Tony's temples with her hands. Gibbs and Abby can both tell that it's not hurting him and watch as she works her "magic". Within seconds, Tony is completely relaxed and Laurie leans back on her heels. Since the room is almost dark, the others can see a faint glow around Tony's head. Laurie motions the others forward and explains what she's done.
"I've put a psionic bubble around his eyes and ears."
"Psionic?" Gibbs question makes all the others smile.
"She's created an invisible, or nearly invisible, shield and put it around Tony's head." Tim looks towards Laurie for confirmation
She nods and tells them, "Very good Tim and that's basically it in a nutshell. It's more effective than the traditional dark room and silence because I've created the same effect. At the same time, we can bring up the lights and Tony won't be disturbed.
"This is just one of the things we've had to develop for our combat units. Most of them have a high degree of mental acuity like the individuals in this room. Putting physical bandages on him could actually increase Tony's headaches."
"Do you know why Tony's having migraines?"
"I'm not 100 percent sure yet."
Gibbs stares at her, fixing her with one of his patented glares. She motions for Abby to take Tony's hand and the younger woman does. The result is Tony relaxing even further. Laurie stands up and goes toe to toe with Gibbs.
"You need to understand something. I just got here yesterday, and I am not about to make any assumption regarding Tony's migraines or what causes them based on the limited information that I have right now. For me to do that could cost Tony his life."
"Can you help him, beyond this psi-whatsit thingamabob?"
"I'm going to try. For now I suggest that we take Tony home and let him recuperate for the rest of the day."
"Umm, Laurie is there anything the rest of us can do to help?" Laurie smiles at the concern in Tim's voice. It's obvious to her at least that the two men might squabble a lot, but they are truly brothers in arms.
"It may sound a bit trite, but you are doing it Tim. Just by being here, you and Abby have helped Tony to relax more than I could have done alone. Now, if you two gentlemen can help Tony to his feet and out to his car, I'll drive him back to Gibbs house, providing that meets with your approval."
Gibbs slowly nods as he and Tim help Tony to his feet. He knows that he'll rest easier if he knows that his senior agent is under his roof; under Gibbs watchful eye.
"Great. Abby, can you bring me Tony's medical files when you come over tonight? I'll make a nourishing meal for all of us and we can discuss what we need to do over dinner."
Gibbs raises an eyebrow at her inviting everyone to dinner. She smiles and for one moment he can almost swear he sees Tony in that smile. "You know as well as I do that they'll be knocking on your door or calling your cell phone every five minutes for an update. This way, you can all get some work done and keep an eye on your friend."
"You are a dangerous woman Commander." The way he says it, it isn't exactly a compliment.
"You think so?" She grins as she says it and slides into the driver's seat of Tony's car. She adjusts the seatbelts for both Tony and herself before checking the mirrors and driving out of the Yard. Tim and Gibbs watch as she drives out of their sight.
"Back to work, McGee; we'll quit early tonight."
"Yes, Boss."
The reports are filed and taken up to Vance's desk by 17:00 hours. As he comes down the stairs that lead to Vance's office, Gibbs sees the question in McGee's eyes and nods his head. McGee promptly calls Abby, who in turn calls Ducky and Palmer. Abby makes sure to grab the files that Laurie had requested and heads upstairs. They all meet by Gibbs car and the boss man gives his orders for the night ahead
"Everyone go home and pack a bag. We'll meet at my place at 18:30." He gets in his car but before he can even get the key in the ignition Abby is tapping at the window.
"Here, Gibbs, she requested these files."
"So give them to her when you get there Abbs." His patience is running thin as he turns the key. Abby drops the files in his lap, muttering something about Laurie needing the files sooner rather than later. When Abby steps away from the car, he puts it in gear and heads for home.
A/N: hope to have another chapter up by the end of the weekend. For those who want to know, there are no real "ships" in this story at the moment however, it will end up with at least Tony and Laurie, and possibly Tim and Ziva…depending on my muse. Then again…it could change…Reviews are welcome ^_^