See Chapter 1 for disclaimers and warnings.
Chapter 5
Warning: A spanking of a young adult and a minor.
Chris smiled back, knocked once on Billy's bedroom door and put his hand on the doorknob.
Billy jumped at the knock and swallowed hard when he saw the doorknob turn.
In the meantime, after explanations were made, Gibbs dismissed Tim and Ziva. He turned, crossed his arms and raised his eyebrow at Tony and Abby. "Explain."
After Gibbs had heard the explanations he said, "Anthony, I'm disappointed in you. I thought you trusted me."
"I'm sorry Dad." Tony was beginning to realize what Abby had done.
"Don't doubt me again." With that said, he gave Tony a head slap.
"That's it?" Tony asked with surprise.
"I know you were trying to protect your baby sister. I'm proud of you for that. You just got caught up in her foolishness and self-pity. I can give you something more if you'd like." Gibbs smirked and then added, "Better yet, I could let Chris handle your disrespect."
"No Dad, I'm good."
"Go before I change my mind. Let everyone know that we will have a family meeting in the den in thirty minutes."
Tony did not have to be told twice to leave the room.
Once Tony left the room, Gibbs closed the door and turned to Abby with a glare.
Chris walked in and sat on the bed next to Billy. He could see Billy was nervous, but he knew he had given Billy plenty of time to think about what he had done.
"Tell me why you are here Billy." Chris said with sternness.
Billy took and a deep breath and began. "I disobeyed by sneaking out at night. I lied because I didn't tell you I left. I could have gotten hurt."
"And when I asked you about lies and leaving things out, what did you say?" Chris prompted.
"I told you I understood."
"Did you admit what you had done then?" Chris asked.
"No Sir."
"So, you lied two times. You lied when you left that night to help decorate. Then when we were leavin' Uncle Gibbs' house, you lied again when I gave you the chance to tell me what happened when I explained it to you?" Chris inquired.
"Yes Sir. I'm sorry. I want you to trust me." Billy said through tears.
"We'll get there again. All you have to be is honest." Chris had softened a little.
"Pa, you said Uncle Gibbs? Am I gonna' start saying Aunt Jenny and Uncle Ducky too?"
"Yes. You now have another family to watch over you and your backside."
Billy gulped again, especially when he thought of his new Uncle Gibbs. Chris saw the realization in Billy as he had seen in JD and almost chuckled.
"All you have to do is behave. Come on. No more stalling. Let's get this over with so we can move on."
Chris stood and pulled out the armless chair from Billy's desk. He placed it in the middle of the room and sat. He then crooked his finger at Billy. When Billy reached Chris, Chris told him to drop his trousers. Billy nervously complied. Chris patted his lap so Billy knew to lie across it. Once across his knee, Chris unbuttoned the flap on Billy's union suit. Billy began crying before the first swat fell.
Chris realized this, but hardened his heart when he thought about the fact that Billy could have gotten hurt that night. He bared Billy's backside because he wanted this spanking to make a lasting impression. He also wanted to see what he was doing to make sure he got the message across, but was not cruel. He remembered learning to do this with Adam.
After several swats and a very sorry young man across his knee, Chris ended the spanking with the same nine swats he gave the others. He let Billy lie across his lap until Billy had calmed down. He then let Billy up and brought him into a great hug. Billy snuggled into Chris' 'bear' hug. He had no doubt he was loved and would be protected whether he liked it or not.
Chris explained the nine swats and said, "I will do what I have to do to keep you safe." He then asked sternly, "Do you understand?"
"Yes Pa." Billy smiled.
"Go see Momma. Show her you are still in one piece. Maybe she has a snack for you." Chris said and then walked into his bedroom.
"Well Abigail, do you want to tell me what you were doing in a pity party almost turning Tony against Uncle Chris? Explain. Oh, and don't make me say our magic word."
Gibbs watched Abby's eyes widen at that statement. She remembered when Gibbs had said that to her many months ago. That was the first time he threatened to spank her. He had gotten tired of her long explanations and her veering off the topic.
"I'm sorry Dad. I got caught up in the moment. I'm really glad that we have an extended family now. It just felt good to have someone feel sorry for me. It won't happen again."
"From what I know of Chris, that spanking was a walk in the park compared to what he is capable of. Do you want me to have him revisit the 'conversation' with you? Maybe he wasn't clear enough."
"No Dad. It's okay." Abby said quickly.
Gibbs sat on the bed and motioned Abby to him. Abby did not argue. She felt too guilty.
Once over his lap, Abby held her breath. She could still feel some of what Chris had given her. Gibbs gave Abby ten quick swats and then drew her into a hug. Once it was decided that she'd never do that again, the two made their way to the den for the family meeting.
Chris came out the bedroom and saw Billy eating a snack. He was standing at the table.
"Billy, why are you standin' to eat? There is a good wooden stool you could be sittin' on." Chris joked.
"Aww Pa! You know why. It hurts too much to sit right now." Billy whined.
"Looks like I did my job right then." Chris said as he ruffled Billy's hair.
Chris hugged and kissed Mary and said, "I'm goin' to make some rounds. Behave for your momma."
"Yes Pa." Billy couldn't even imagine misbehaving now.
"Be careful out there Chris." Mary said.
"I will." Chris replied and walked out the door.
The Gibbs family had gathered in the den and was waiting for Gibbs and Abby. Gibbs wanted to explain once and for all about the new family arrangements. He wanted no misunderstanding later. Also, Jimmy was in the barn tending to the horses when Abby had her pity session in the room. He had not heard the story yet.
Abby walked into the den behind Gibbs. Everyone could see she had gotten some of Dad's attention again, but said nothing.
"I gathered us all to talk about the fact that our family is getting larger." Gibbs said.
"Mom, you're pregnant?" Tony asked jokingly.
It was Jenny that Tony's head slap came from this time.
"Sorry Mom." Tony said.
"Thank you Jen." Gibbs said with pride while glaring at Tony.
"As I was saying, Chris and I have come to an agreement that in order to have more help in our survival here, we are going to adopt one another's families. We will all be looking out for each other."
He looked at his kids and said, "You now have six new uncles, an aunt and two cousins."
"Two cousins? Oh you mean JD and Billy?" Ziva asked.
"Exactly. I expect you all to be good examples for Billy and JD. Does everyone understand?"
After he got the acknowledgements he wanted Gibbs added, "Those six new uncles have rights to your backsides. Behave and you have nothing to worry about."
He smirked when he heard the kids groan.
Everything went well over the next few weeks in Four Corners. There were minor issues, but the two families easily resolved those issues. One night, the families had dinner at the Gibbs Ranch. They discussed the fact that the Gibbs' family was still trying to get home. Tim and Abby were still tinkering with the screwdriver. They were not sure if they'd ever get home. Nothing was working. The conclusion was made that they would all be happy to stay in Four Corners if they couldn't go back.
That night, they each had the opportunity to quietly contemplate their lives.
Gibbs had nothing to go back to. He had everything and everyone with him here. He knew he could adapt anywhere. He never liked technology anyway. Shannon and Kelly were gone and his dad had passed away a few months before their vacation to Colorado.
Jenny had no one to go back to. She'd miss being the Director, but had come to enjoy being taken care of for a change.
Ducky's mom had passed away and he too had no one to go back to. He would miss modern medicine though.
Tony knew, if he courted properly, he could meet someone here. He wouldn't really miss his dad. It had been a long time that Gibbs was the dad he never had anyway.
Ziva had taken to calling Gibbs, Abba. Since her Abba was with her here, she did not miss her life in Israel. She also did not mind if she ever saw her 'father' again. She just wished she had more independence. It would not be until the 1920's that women would even be allowed to vote! With her Abba and the rest of her family with her, she'd make the sacrifice, though.
Tim would miss Sarah. His sister meant the world to him. He wasn't really close to his mom and his dad only wanted more out of him than he could ever perform. He would miss modern technology. Since he had the rest of his family with him, he knew he'd survive.
Abby really had no one to go back to, but the nuns. She had Josiah here, so that helped. She would miss the fact that she had no technology here, but she knew she'd make it. She and Tim would have to go through withdrawals together.
Jimmy was fine with staying. He would miss medicine, though. He really did not have a steady relationship, so maybe he could find someone here. He was one of the only ones who had a decent relationship with his family. He would miss them, but he knew he had an awesome family here.
Yes, they had all decided that if they had to stay for the rest of their days, they would just make the best of it. They would try to get home, but after all, home was where their true family was and their true family was in Four Corners.
The End for now….
Stay tuned for the next in the series - #6 – Beyond the Holiday Adventure: Decisions.