He sat there by his Boss all night. Not moving until he had answers.
When they got to the hospital the doctors sedated him and he has been out since then.
Tony could not shake the memory of Gibbs' light disappearing from his eyes. He shivered at the thought. It was so haunting.
Ducky, Abby, Bishop, and Tim were all asleep in the chairs scattered throughout the room.
Gibbs would slap Tony if he knew that the younger man hadn't slept on his account.
"Tony?" He heard a hoarse voice whisper.
He looked over to see Gibbs' eyes staring at him. No trace of light in them.
"Hey Boss," he said lightly. "Nice of you to join us."
"Somethins wrong with me Tony." Gibbs slurred.
Tony gave his boss a sympathetic look. "Were gonna figure it out don't worry boss."
"Mkay, I trust you." Gibbs said just as he fell back into a morphine induced sleep.
...
When the sun came up it wasn't long until Doctor Collins came into the room, waking the sleeping agents and doctor.
Everyone was on their feet to hear the news while Gibbs was still sleeping.
Doctor Collin's face could tell all. "That bad?" Abby started crying.
He shook his head, "we ran every test we could, triple checked twice, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Agent Gibbs." He said confidently earning a few confused stares.
"Doc no offense but he passed out twice and the second time he couldn't breathe," Tony began "there's gotta be something wrong."
Doctor Collins shook his head once more handing Ducky Gibbs' test rests. "Other than a bit raised blood pressure, the tests show nothing abnormal going on with Agent Gibbs. However, I agree that something is certainly off , so ai would like Agent Gibbs to stay tonight to be monitored for any further symptoms.
Tony nodded, "He'll be okay?"
"He should be fine Agent Dinozzo, maybe my previous suggestion of a stress related issue could be correct."
Tony nodded again not knowing what to think except he had to admit he was happy that nothing serious showed up.
...
That afternoon when Gibbs woke up, Tony told him what the Doctor had said, and Tony could tell from his face that he didn't believe it.
The poor man wanted to retaliate in frustration so badly, but the medicine was so strong he couldn't help but stay calm.
...
He must've fell asleep because when he opened his eyes next, his room was dark and empty, the moon was out and the only sound that could be heard was that of his own heart monitor.
It took him a couple seconds to realize what woke him,. He could hear someone at the door and when it finally opened he saw a young doctor walk in.
"Hello Agent Gibbs, I'm Doctor Williams. I'll just be checking your vitals and leave you to your sleep." He said with a smile.
"You aren't my doctor." Gibbs said trying to sit up. "Where is my team?"
Doctor Collins went home for the night sir, and your team went home. They said they didn't want to be here any longer or something.
That hit an emotion in Gibbs, hurt. His team didn't want to be here?
"Could you please life your left arm Agent Gibbs sp I can take a look at your IV?" The doctor said.
"Uh, I'd rather wait for Doctor Collins in the morning."
The young man laughed, "It wont take long, I promise." He felt Gibbs pulse. "Good pulse, heart rate seems to be fine." He assured.
"It says here that Doctor Collins ordered a bit more morphine for you. I'll give that to you right away." He said pulling a syringe out if his lab coat.
"Can I see the order you have in writing?" Gibbs questioned.
Doctor Williams shook his head. "You have nothing to worry about Agent Gibbs. This will only take a second."
Gibbs sat back as his gut screamed one thing at him: off.
...
"What's taking so long Duck? It's been an hour since the doctor said they were taking him for tests." Tony said pacing back and forth. He didn't want to leave his vulnerable boss even if it was just for a test. But this is taking to long.
"Anthony be patient, we will be back in with Jethro in no time."
Tony sat back down into the waiting room chair as hit gut screamed one thing at him: off...