Hey, I am back with more. Like in last chapter going to do the passport now but I am doing this episode all my way. I hope you all enjoy.
Warning, this chapter has small spoilers for some NCIS episodes.
Tim came back a half hour later carrying a stack of paper. He put them on Abby's desk as he walked in.
"Jimmy?" he called out. Jimmy was still on the ground huddled next to Abby.
"Jimmy?" Tim called again and Jimmy looked at him. "You okay?" Tim asked and Palmer shrugged.
"I….I don't…I don't think I can help you Tim" he murmured. Tim knelt and grabbed Jimmy's good shoulder.
"Yes, you can Jimmy" he retorted firmly. "But…"
"No! There are not buts Jimmy, you can help us because it'll help you move past this" Tim urged.
Jimmy winced as his voice grew loud. Tim noticed but he knew he had to keep his friend focused. If Palmer could help them crack any part of the case, maybe he'd be able to move on.
"We've all been here Jimmy, hell I'm not even sure how I made it four years with Gibbs" Tim said and Jimmy chuckled.
"That's because you were the annoying probie who kept popping up for a treat, Gibbs finally gave in after a while"
Tim looked up to find Tony behind him with a smirk on his face. Tim glared at him. "Very funny DiNozzo" he huffed.
Tony chuckled. "It's true McGee, it's also why you're still here, you never give up and you proved to be a damn good agent" he said.
Tim smiled at that. "Thanks Tony" he answered. Tony shrugged. "Okay enough with the mushy crap, we have a job to do" he said.
Tim nodded and got his papers from Abby's desk. "Jimmy, we need you to tell us everything about the passport" he said.
Jimmy swallowed. "I don't remember….it was a strange long name written inside"
Abby stood and picked up a lighter. Jimmy turned and gulped. She smiled at him.
"I can help so you will only have to focus on the passport Jimmy" she said.
Jimmy turned away without a response. "Palmer!" Tony snapped. Jimmy winced and kept his eyes on the ground.
"Hey!" Tony snapped again. When he received no answer the agent knelt and firmly grabbed Palmers chin. "Do you want us to catch the bastard who hurt you or not?" he asked sharply.
"Well?" Tony prompted as Jimmy stared at him. "Yes" he said weakly after a moment.
"Good" Tony answered. He stood and held out a hand. Jimmy took it with his good arm and Tony pulled him up.
"Hey kid, you're going to be fine" Tony whispered. "How do you know Tony?" Jimmy asked.
"Well he…." Tim piped up. Tony glared at him and Tim bit his lip for a second.
"Oh, tell him DiNozzo so we can move on" Tim said. "Tell me what?"
"I pissed my pants first time I shot someone, I told McGee that when he shot at that cop" Tony replied.
"Really?"
Tony narrowed his eyes at Abby. "Don't look so amused Sciuto, you were pretty shaken the first time you got shot at if I remember correctly" he said.
Abby's smile vanished. "Yeah…" she answered softly.
"Will you all get back to work now!" Gibbs snapped walking in.
"Were trying boss, Jimmy is having a hard time concentrating" Tony answered immediately.
"You two, back to the squad room, find something for me now!" Gibbs barked and his two boys ran off.
"What are you doing Abs?" Gibbs asked. "We were trying hypnotism to help Jimmy remember, but he freaked out" she answered.
"She wants to try again but this time to help me figure out that passport" Jimmy added.
Gibbs nodded. "Do it" he said. Jimmy nodded and Gibbs could see the man was tense.
"Abby" he said and nodded his head. Abby left her office. Gibbs grabbed Jimmy's arm and helped him into a chair.
"Agent…Gibbs"
"Relax Palmer, I think I already yelled at you enough" Gibbs said and Jimmy nodded. It was the closest he'd ever get to an apology.
"So…now what?"
"Now, you have to decide if you want to help us and move past this" Gibbs answered.
"And if I can't?"
"You can Palmer, I don't have quitters on my team" Gibbs growled.
"Really?" Jimmy asked. He looked at him with a little more hope then he had since waking up in the hospital.
"Wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it" Gibbs answered. Jimmy believed that.
"So…this…it's just…just a setback right? I….I'll be okay right?" he asked.
Gibbs gripped his shoulder as he knelt to see his face. "I believe so Jimmy" he answered honestly.
"Call Abby back agent Gibbs, I'm ready to help" Jimmy said without a stutter or hesitation.
Gibbs smirked. "All right Palmer, get to work!" he ordered and left the room.
Jimmy smiled. 'Yes sir agent Gibbs' he thought.