A/N: This
one stumped me for quite a while. Thanks Rachel ever so much for your
succor, I'm pretty sure I would be a puddle on the floor without
you.
Also, can't you just imagine Gibbs doing this?
Enjoy!
14-Across Hive
"Allergies, Jethro? To
what?" He looked up at her, blue eyes shining sincerely.
"They
weren't sure, but I know the answer." She motioned for him to
continue. "It's the media."
"Really? The media?" He
nodded serenely.
"Oh yes, Madam Director, it's the only
logical explanation."
"So the fact that you manhandled the
reporter away –"
"– manhandled is a bit of a strong word
–"
"– was the direct cause of this and your allergic
reaction had nothing to do with the chocolate-peanut-butter-cup you
stole from DiNozzo." She smiled; he would
be this audacious with his face covered in hives.