Everyone looked at each other, not sure how to calm down the upset child and find out where Tony is. Gibbs walked up to the dresser closet and lightly knocked on the door. Jasmine ignored the knocking and continues to cry.
"Jasmine, please come out of there. We are not going to hurt you. But if Tony is in trouble, we would like to help him. In order to do that, we need you to tell us where he is." Gibbs begged.
The door opened and Jasmine climbed out and without saying anything or looking at anyone, walked to the door of the basement.
"He is in there. It is locked though." Jasmine finally said staring at the door.
"How long as he been down there?" Gibbs asked.
"Since last night."
Abby came up to the child and led her away from the door as Gibbs started to pick the lock. The lock was being stubborn, but Tony was on the other side and he had to get to him. Finally Gibbs got the door opened, he turned on the light. Tony was laying face down on the ground. Gibbs couldn't tell if he was conscious or even alive.
"DUCK!" Gibbs yelled.
Ducky came up behind Gibbs and saw their friend. He rushed to him.
"He has been beaten but he is still alive." Ducky assured his friends.
Tony started to come around. He was surprised to see Ducky and Gibbs staring at him. He isn't sure what is going on. His mind immediately goes to that something is wrong with his baby sister.
"Jasmine." He stuttered upset. He failed her again. A few days ago he failed to protect her and she ended up with a broken arm and now he really doesn't want to know how bad it is. He tried to get up. He failed his sister, but he had to know how bad he failed.
Gibbs and Duck put their hands on Tony's shoulder to prevent him from getting up.
"Jasmine." Tony said as he struggled to get up.
"She is scared Tony, but she is okay. You are not." Gibbs told him.
"We need to get him to the hospital." Ducky added.
"No hospital. I am fine." Tony argued.
Gibbs hated those words with a passion. For 3 weeks Tony has been in trouble and didn't tell him. The only thing Tony did tell him were those most hated words.
"You. Are. Not. Fine. Look at yourself. 'Fine' is not a word I would use to describe it." Gibbs scowled.
"No Hospitals." Tony continues to argue.
Ducky knew he had better nip this situation in the bud. Both men were so stubborn and determine to have their way.
"Anthony, I will make you a deal. I will take you back to NCIS and treat you there. If I find no signs of internal bleeding, you won't have to go to the hospital. Agreed."
Tony thought about it for a few minutes. Going to be treated would be bad enough in this current situation, but a hospital would be worse. Going to the hospital would mean it is over for him but mainly for Jasmine. However, he knows Gibbs and Ducky and he knows that he really has no other choice. "Agreed."
Gibbs and Duck helped Tony to stand up and helped him up the stairs. Abby wanted to rush over to him as soon as she saw him. But taking a good look at him, she decided against it. Jasmine rushed up to him, but she didn't touch him.
"Are you okay?" Tony asked her.
Jasmine nodded.
"I would say that the poor girl is dehydrated and that her red eyes are probably burning from all the crying she has done lately." Ducky observed.
"Duck you make sure you take of her first. She needs you more that I do." Tony stated.
"I will treat you both at the same time at NCIS, so we should be going." Ducky answered.
"Jasmine, let's go get you backpack and your dolls." Tony told her.
"I'll help her." Abby offered.
She nodded and went back to the dresser closet and grabbed her things. Abby followed her to the dresser. There were 2 Disney Princess dolls; Jasmine and Ariel as well as a Disney Princess backpack. Abby picked up the backpack.
"Choose 1 doll, I will hold onto the other one for you." Abby told her.
Jasmine picked up Princess Ariel first and handed her to Abby and then she picked up Princess Jasmine and held her close to her body.
"Cute dolls." Ziva commented.
"Tony got them for me. Jasmine and Ariel since my name is Jasmine Ariel."
"So, shall we go. Tony, are you ready?" Gibbs asked.
Tony wanted to say that he wasn't ready to go. He wanted them all to leave and leave him and Jasmine here. But, he couldn't say that; not if he wants to stay out of the hospital. He would at least need to get Jasmine dehydration treated.
"Yes Boss." Tony answered quietly.
Gibbs didn't like how subdued Tony was being. The only time he has seen Tony this subdued was when something was horribly wrong. Usually it took bourbon and patience to find out what's wrong and most of the time it only scratched the surface.
"Palmer, drive the van. Jasmine and Abby will sit upfront with you. Ducky, Tony and I will ride in the back. Tim and Ziva take the car back to the Navy yard." Gibbs ordered.
They all arrived back at the Navy yard. Duck and Gibbs took Tony and Jasmine down to autopsy so that Ducky can examine them.
"Take care of Jasmine." Tony spoke up.
"Palmer, will you please hook Jasmine up to an IV for her dehydration."
"Of course Dr. Mallard. Don't worry Tony; I will take good care of her."
Tony nodded and watched Palmer treating Jasmine. He was so caught up in watching he didn't notice Ducky starting his examination.
"Jethro, we have trouble." Ducky said suddenly during the examination.
