AN/ There is Chapter 2. I hope you'll like it.
The next day was Valentine's Day. All of them wanted to give their reports as quickly as possible. McGee was very nervous the whole day. He gave his report and said a quick goodbye. Tony and Ziva gave their reports too and went to the cinema. Gibbs was alone in the Squad room. He had hardly recognized the team he had left when he retired. He knew that Abby and Tim were close but he had never thought they were that close. He knew why Timothy was so nervous that day. He had seen him open and close a box the whole day and he knew that this box contained an engagement ring. Tim had told him. Gibbs remembered their conversation.
Flashback
Tony and Ziva were bringing the prime suspect to NCIS HQ. McGee stood up and went to Gibbs' desk.
'Uh, boss? Can I ask you something?'
'Sure.' Gibbs answered. He thought he knew what Tim wanted talk about but let him continue without interrupting him.
'I…I … I don't know how to say it. I…I need some advice' Tim began.
'Does this have something to do with the fact that you are very nervous today?' Gibbs asked.
'Yes' McGee said even more nervous 'I…I…'
'Today, McGee!' Gibbs began to be angry.
'Tony told me about rule number 12, but ...'
'I know about you and Abby, Tim.' Gibbs said quietly.
'Oh! Good.' McGee relaxed a little. He had one less thing to tell Gibbs. 'I should've guessed.
You and Abby are very close.'
'To the point, McGee!'
'Well, it has been over 5 months and I thought … that… we… could…'
'Get married?' Gibbs finished for him.
'Yes' McGee said with relief. Just then, he realized that he shouldn't feel relief. Gibbs was probably going to kill him. 'I don't know if she would want to. I'm not sure if I am the man for her.'
'Shut up and answer, McGee!' Gibbs stood up and Gibbs-slapped him. 'Do you love her?'
'More than my own life'
'Do you want to spend your life with her?'
'More than anything else.'
'So? Where is the problem?'
'I don't know.' McGee said. 'I am afraid that Abby won't want to marry me.'
'Then ask her. There is no better way to know if she would agree than asking her.' Gibbs tried to comfort his agent. 'I've been trough this only 5 times, Tim. I know how you feel. The only advice I can give you is: Go ahead!'
'I have your blessing?' Tim asked.
'Yes, of course.' Gibbs smiled.
'Thank you, boss.' McGee couldn't stop himself to smile.
'You're welcome.' Gibbs smiled again. 'And, McGee, if you want a quiet and romantic place, go to this restaurant.' Gibbs handed him a cart. 'It's her favourite.'
'I know. You used to invite her there for her birthday.' McGee smiled
'How …' Gibbs stopped, his question was stupid. He should've known.
'Don't worry. I've reserved a table.' McGee said and went to the elevator.
End of Flashback
Gibbs woke up from his memories. He loved Abby as if she was his daughter. He was worried about her. He knew that Timothy loved her would not hurt her, but he could not stop himself from worrying. He had made rule number twelve in order to protect his agents. Now no of them respected it. Well, he didn't respect it himself. The team had really changed while he was in Mexico. Tony wasn't so infantile. Ziva was not that closed in herself. McGee was surer in himself. Abby was happier than ever. Ducky had more stories to tell. It was late and Gibbs went home. The only thing that hadn't changed at all was his boat. He continued to work on it and thought about McGee who was proposing Abby to marry him, and Tony and Ziva who were watching movie and then would probably eat Ziva's very good cooked food. He thought about Ducky who was probably having dinner with his mother. And about himself of course: he felt so alone right now. He suddenly got up, got his phone and composed Jen's number.
AN/ Sorry if I make mistakes. I learn English for only 4 years. The part when Gibbs says he had made a proposal 5 times : 4 ex-wifes and Jenny. I willl explain it later in the fic. If I don't forget.
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