Jimmy rocked back and forth where he had sat down in the parking lot. The black top was slightly damp from a rain storm that had occurred earlier that afternoon. He knew from the wet warmth he'd have a dark spot on the back of his light jeans. Not that it mattered. His best friend could by dying or worse already dead and the man he'd always seen as bullet proof was lying sedated in the hospital. Heavy sobs racked his body as curious onlookers wondered what would make a grown man breakdown in a parking lot. At some point his phone buzzed after taking a few deep breaths he withdrew it from his pocket. It was Breena.
"Jimmy it's late where are you? Did you catch a case?"
"No Breena Tony's in the hospital."
"Oh no what's wrong? Do you need me to come and sit with you guys?"
"He got in a car accident but no we are in Pennsylvania."
"Why are you in Pennsylvania?"
Jimmy explained to Breena about the girl Tony was protecting being killed in the wreck that injured Tony and how Gibbs had gone off on him at the hospital. Prompting Tony to quit and run away. Hoping to find comfort in the arms of Gibbs's father Jackson. How he had promptly collapsed upon arrival at his store in Stillwater and had been rushed to the nearest hospital. With unknown serious injuries and how they had to sedate Gibbs. He also promised that he'd be home as soon as he could.
"Don't worry Jimmy. Stay as long as you need." Breena replied.
Jackson Gibbs waited for news. Tony had been rushed off to surgery as soon as he arrived at the hospital. All Jack knew of the boy's condition. Was that he had literally split his side open. There was only one layer of skin that had not broken. To make things worse he also had severe internal bleeding. All the doctors were amazed that he was still alive. Jack looked up as the doors connecting the surgical waiting area. To the hallway flung open. He saw as the nerdy kid who worked as the assistant Medical Examiner at NCIS. Walked into the room and sat down beside him.
"Hey kid where's Leroy?" Jack asked.
"They had to sedate him." Jimmy replied.
"Why?" Jack asked.
"He just started freaking out that he had killed Tony. He started flinging his arms and legs around screaming and crying about killing his son." Jimmy explained.
"Where is he?" Jack asked.
"I don't know they took him away and I just started crying. When I finally felt better I came straight here. I don't know what to do. Gibbs er Leroy has always been so strong. I thought he was bullet proof then this happened." Jimmy replied.
"Well I need to check on Leroy and your co-workers need to know what is going on." Jack replied.
"I know but how do I tell them? What even is wrong with Tony?" Jimmy asked.
"He busted his side open and has internal bleeding. He has been in surgery for hours." Jackson replied.
"So how do I say Tony has been in surgery for hours and could die? Oh yeah and that Gibbs is under sedation?" Jimmy asked.
"Just be honest with them. I know it's hard but they need to know Jackson replied.
Jimmy found an area in the hospital where he was permitted to use his cellphone. Even with Jack's advice. He was still dreading calling the team. He figured that he'd call Ducky first. Hoping that he would agree to pass the news on to the others for him.
"Dr. Mallard?" Jimmy asked.
"Oh Mr. Palmer is there news on Anthony?" Ducky asked.
"Yes but it's not good at all." Jimmy replied.
"Oh dear please tell me he has not left us." Ducky replied.
"He's still alive but he's in really bad shape. He like broke his side open and has internal bleeding. Jackson Gibbs came to the hospital with him but he's still in surgery and Jack hasn't heard anything." Jimmy explained.
"Oh dear how is Jethro handling all this? May I speak with him?" Ducky asked.
"No" Jimmy replied.
"He won't move until he hears news on Anthony I'm assuming?" Ducky asked.
"No they had to sedate him." Jimmy replied.
"Oh dear please tell me he didn't physically harm a doctor?" Ducky asked.
"No he started freaking out that he had killed Tony. It was almost a breakdown. Jack is checking on him right now." Jimmy replied.
"Oh dear" Ducky replied.
"Dr. Mallard I don't think I can tell the others. I am so scared." Jimmy replied.
"Relax Jimmy I will pass the news on to the others you just wait for news on Anthony and Jethro." Ducky replied.
"Thank you so much Dr. Mallard. I can't handle this on my own." Jimmy replied.
"Sit tight Jimmy. I will be there as fast as I can with the others." Ducky assured.
"Thank you Dr. Mallard." Jimmy replied.
"Oh I forgot to ask what hospital is Anthony at?" Ducky asked.
"Um Sacred Heart. I can't remember the town name though." Jimmy replied.
"I will have Abigail look it up." Ducky replied.
"Thank you so much Dr. Mallard." Jimmy said.
"No problem Mr. Palmer." Ducky replied.
The first person Ducky told about Tony was Director Vance. He had the least emotional connection to Tony but he needed to know. Because an agent was in the hospital. After informing the director he took the elevator back down to Abby's lab.
"Abigail I have some news for everyone and need you to come with me to the bullpen." Ducky said.
"Alright" Abby replied.
Abby followed Ducky to the elevator and the two of them rode up to the bullpen. The doors slid open and the two rounded the corner. They found Ziva and McGee sitting at their desks trying their hardest to act like everything is normal.
"Timothy, Ziva I have some news for you guys." Ducky said.
"Is it about Tony?" McGee asked.
"Yes it is." Ducky replied.
"Is he okay?" Ziva asked.
"Just tell us already!" Abby cried.
"It seems that when Anthony was in the car accident with young Keely. He was injured more severely than we thought." Ducky replied.
"No" Ziva whispered.
"Poor Tony why does everything happen to him?" Abby asked.
"What happened? Will he be okay?" McGee asked.
"From what Mr. Palmer told me. It seems that he injured his side. I am assuming that he hit it on the door handle and or his seat belt. He also has internal bleeding. That is all I know except that he has been in surgery for hours and that Jackson Gibbs is with him." Ducky explained.
"Where is he?' Abby asked.
"Yeah can we see him?" Ziva asked.
"Will they even let us?" McGee asked.
"He is at Sacred Heart somewhere in Pennsylvania and while I am not sure if we will be allowed to see him. I promised Mr. Palmer that we'd go there and help him." Ducky replied.
"Why didn't you talk to Gibbs?" McGee asked.
"It seems that Jethro had to be sedated at the hospital. It really hit him that Anthony's current condition is partially his fault." Ducky replied.
"Poor Gibbs we have to go to him and Tony." Abby replied.
"Yes we do Abigail but I need you or Timothy to find the hospital that Anthony is at." Ducky replied.
"On it!" Abby cried.
"I cannot believe Gibbs was so cruel to Tony! Now he could die!" McGee yelled.
"How was this Gibbs's fault?" Ziva asked.
"He should have seen that Tony was in pain!" McGee replied.
"How could he Tony is so good at hiding pain." Ziva replied.
"I guess your right but why did Gibbs have to be so mean to Tony?" McGee asked.
"He was hurting." Ziva replied.
"So was Tony!" McGee argued.
"Yes but Tony knew that what happened to Keely would bring back his own tragedy." Ziva replied.
"So I mean losing your wife and child is a horrible tragedy but still Gibbs is a professional. He should have been able to put it behind him and see that Tony was not only guilt ridden but severely injured." McGee replied.
"Have you ever lost anyone McGee?" Ziva asked.
"Well yes but nothing like Gibbs." McGee replied.
"Exactly" Ziva replied.
Gibbs blinked his eyes. He saw the tiled ceiling and smelled anti-septic. Where was he? The last thing he remembered was talking to Jimmy in the car. Had they been in an accident? Oh God where was Jimmy? Was he dead?
"Leroy are you awake?" Jackson asked.
"What happened dad? Are Jimmy and Tony okay?" Gibbs asked.
"Jimmy is fine but Tony is still in surgery." Jack replied.
"What happened? Why am I in the hospital?" Gibbs asked.
"You had a small breakdown in the parking lot. The doctors think it was just a freak thing based on Tony's accident but they'd still like you to speak with a therapist." Jack explained.
"I should have known he was hurting." Gibbs said sadly.
Gibbs was released from the hospital not long after he woke up. Afterwards he went to the surgical waiting room and waited on news with Jimmy. There was still no news on Tony by the time the others arrived. McGee was arguing with Ziva about something. Ducky and Abby moved like zombies as the foursome sat down beside Gibbs, Jack, and Jimmy. Half an hour later the doors opened and a surgeon walked out.
"Family of Anthony DiNozzo Junior?" He called.
A/N: How did Tony come through the surgery? Will he be able to forgive Gibbs? New chapter as soon as I can get one out. Please review and thanks for reading.
