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Chapter 12
In the Hospital
Its been 2 hours since Tim entered the ER. But the hours seems like years for Admiral John McGee as he waited anxiously. He was thinking of how he treated Tim all these years. But his chain of thought was disturbed by someone
"Is this seat taken,Admiral John McGee?"
The Admiral looked up and saw Gibbs standing in front of him
"Agent Gibbs. No, this seat is not taken." He invites Gibbs to seat beside him
"Have you heard anything about Tim yet?"
"No, no one is telling me anything. He's been there over 2 hours now. I hope he will live"
"You do care for him. If you didn't, you wouldn't think of coming here"
"I do care Gibbs. I do! But I am having a hard time expressing it. I have been busy with work and his whole childhood was filled with memories with his mother and grandmother."
"You can make some memories now. Admiral. You have the chance to make things right"
"Call me John Agent Gibbs. I wouldn't think Tim will ever forgive me for all these years and the way I treated him"
"Tim is a good agent with a big heart John. He is a forgiving man too. I am sure that he will forgive you. That's how good your son is."
"For all these years Gibbs, you have been a father figure to him. In fact you are better than me in that category."
"It doesn't matter John. The important thing is you will build a relationship with him from now on."
"I sure will Gibbs. I will spend time with him and thank you for taking care of him all these years."
"It's been my pleasure John."
Another hour has passed and finally the sign on the ER was turned off. A doctor came out and the Admiral rushed to see him with Gibbs following closed behind
"How is my son? Doctor?"
"Your son is alive. We neutralized and remove the heavy dose of penicillin in his body. He will live. If you didn't called the doctor when you did, he would not survive this"
"Thank goodness that he is alive. When can we see him doctor?"
"Give him some time to rest. He need to recover his energy" The doctor left them
You can go home now John. We will take care of Tim here."
"But Gibbs…"
"I insist John, you need to rest so you can be there for him."
The Admiral reluctantly leave but something was bothering his mind and Gibbs noticed it but he kept quite
On the way to the visitors room, the Admiral's mind was clearly bothered
"How did the Doctor know about Tim's allergy to penicillin. I never told anyone except… No It can't be him. He wouldn't dare do this kind of things"
The Admiral entered the visitor's room. It was nearly empty except Lieutenant Owens was alone. He went to sit beside Lieutenant Owens
"How is Tim. Admiral? Is he alright." Owens tried to fake a worried face
"Tim is alive. He survived the penicillin overdose…"
"That's great Admiral" Owens looked happy on the outside but in the inside he was pissed off.
"Why Can't he die. I am sick of him" He thought to himself
"Lieutenant Owens, I want to ask you a question and I want you to answer it with only the truth"
"What is it Admiral?"
"Before I ask you. I want you to know that I'll always make a really good relationship with someone close to me like you and that sort of relationship needs trust from both sides. Am I clear!"
"Yes Admiral."
"Did you tell the Doctor about Tim's Allergy to Penicillin?" He looked at the Admiral sharply in the eye
"Wh-what a-are y-you tal-talking ab-about?" Owens tried to hide his nervousness
"Didn't you heard me Owens! I ask you if you told the doctor about Tim's Allergy to Penicillin?" The Admiral started to get angry
Lieutenant Owens kept silent and this angered the Admiral more
"Look at me Owens! Tell me the truth! Look me in the eye and tell me the truth! Now!"
Lieutenant Owens slowly looked him in the eye"
"Yes! I told him about Tim's Allergy. So what!"
"Why did you do it! Owens! Tell me! I presume that the kidnapping of my son was also your doing?"
"He was no good for you sir! He is useless and pathetic! He couldn't stand the heavy training in the Naval Academy. I had to do something to salvage your dignity! Is that a crime! Huh Admiral! I only done this because I care about you. I treat you as my father!"
"He is my son Owens! You have no right to do those things to him!"
"But Admiral…"
'I don't want to hear anything from you Lieutenant. I am really disappointed in you."
"So what are you going to do about it. Huh Admiral?"
"He doesn't have to do a thing Owens." Gibbs came out from the back door and entered the room holding his gun at him
'Lieutenant Owens, you are under arrest for assaulting a federal agent."
"You won't have me." He ran towards the door but Gibbs tackled him.
"Going somewhere Owens" Gibbs brought Owens to his feet leaving a really stressed out Admiral.
Three days after that
Tim finally was released by the hospital and was allowed back to work. He stepped out from the elevator and received a huge hug from Abby on the way to the Bull Pen
"Ouch Abbs. I am still recovering"
"Sorry Tim! I missed you so much! I thought that I would never see you again!" She hugged him harder while crying
"Hey Abbs, stop crying. I missed you too" Abby stopped crying and and released Tim from her hug.
"Good to see you McGee." Ziva greeted him
"It's good to be back Ziva"
"Hey Probie, How are ya doing."
"Hey Tony."
Then he heard Gibbs yelling at him
"McGee! Go to the Meeting Room now! There is someone waiting for you"
Tim ran to the meeting room and he was surprised to see someone unexpected
"Dad? What are you doing here?"
"Please take a seat Tim"
Tim took a seat infront of his father
"So, care to tell me what's happening"
"I am sorry Tim. I have been a bad father to you for all these years. I want to spend time with you from now on. Please forgive me Tim"
"I forgive you dad."
"Thank you son. Come here" He stood up and hugged Tim while crying
"So, dad. Did you had breakfast this morning?"
"Now that you mentioned it. I haven't"
"Let's go and have breakfast, I'll go and take my coat" He went down to the Bull Pen followed by his father.
When he got down, he was asked by the others
"Where are you going Tim?" Tony and Ziva asked in unison
"I'm going to have breakfast with my dad. Is that okay Gibbs?" He looked at Gibbs
"Take as much time as you need Tim" Gibbs nodded giving the Admiral a knowing look
Tim and his father went out happily that they finally had the time to start building a relationship. But Tim's troubles is not over as he didn't know that someone was watching behind a tree with an intention in mind. Killing Him.
THE END
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