First off thanks to my three nice reviewers for liking my story and telling me so last chapter.

Beth, if you're reading this, Tim isn't whining! He is doing what I -and others- think he should be doing. Getting some damn respect from his team! But if you think he is then fine it won't make me cry if I get one less reviewer.

I still haven't decided how or when this story will end but I thank everyone who's alerted, favorited, reviewed or even just read this. Glad so many Tim lovers like me are out there. WE LOVE YOU TIMOTHY NO MIDDLE NAME MCGEE!

Tim groaned as he woke up. He blinked his eyes and groaned again as he realized where he was.

"Great, the hospital again" he muttered.

He reached up, rubbed his brow and let his hand feel his face. He had a bandage on his nose and saw it had broken when he hit the wheel.

"And you're in the same room as before, those cute nurses must have sensed you were accident prone" someone spoke as he realized Tim was awake.

Tim groaned a third time and the man pouted. "That groan was for me wasn't it?" he asked.

"Ya think DiNozzo?" Tim asked.

"Oh wow, I'm really glad I sat in this chair for an hour now waiting for you to wake up Timmy" he answered in a hurt tone.

"Really?" Tim asked changing his tone to a normal one.

Tony nodded. "Yeah, we were finishing up the scene when Gibbs got a call from a paramedic who had found your badge" Tony said.

Flashback:

"Damn, I was hoping Tim would stay" Gibbs muttered. He then told his team to bag and tag, pictures and sketch.

Ziva took the pictures and sketches while Tony bagged. It was somewhat silent work as only Ducky spoke about the body.

Twenty minutes passed and Gibbs phone rang. "Yeah Gibbs….yeah I know him….shit!" he said.

Everyone looked up. "McGee?" Jimmy asked and Gibbs nodded as he still had the phone to his ear.

"All right, we'll meet you at Bethesda" Gibbs said and hung up.

"Tim was in a bad accident, he wasn't been paying attention and put his car in the wrong lane" he relayed.

Tony sighed heavily. "It's never going to end is it boss? It's been a month now but Tim is still getting hurt because of our stupidity, he must hate us" he asked.

Gibbs shrugged. "I don't know Tony, I thought McGee would cave and just let this all slide…I think we all underestimated the kid" he said.

"Of course you did Jethro!" Ducky snapped. "Timothy is a remarkable young man but everyone has a breaking point and you all finally triggered his" he added.

"Are you saying we have lost Tim forever Ducky?" Gibbs asked in an accusing tone. The doctor didn't flinch but only returned his stare.

"Not necessarily Jethro! But, you will if you don't have a talk with him. Make him feel that he is as important to you as Anthony is!" Ducky answered with a bit of harshness in his voice.

"So we all came here and been waiting ever since…Ziva is on a coffee run and boss man is comforting Abby somewhere" Tony said as he finished his tale.

Tim didn't answer. He just stared at the wall and thought about what Tony told him.

"I don't hate you" he finally said and Tony raised a brow. "Really? Because the way you been acting…."

"I'm hurt Tony! And as you can see I keep getting hurt because I am so damn confused….I told you already, I am not like you guys…" he answered sharply.

"No, you're not! But you're still a damn good agent and I think it's because of that…you want more than just a computer nerd status, which is why I put on this team!"

Both turned to see Gibbs standing in the doorway with a coffee in one hand and the other around Abby. Ziva stood behind them with Ducky and Palmer.

"If I am so great boss, then why did you lie to me? Why did you hurt not only me but John and Hayley?" Tim asked.

"Because…." Gibbs said and then shrugged. "I am a bastard Tim, all right? I do stuff my way and I forget sometimes I have a team full of smart people" he said.

Tim nodded. "Yeah…you do underestimate me boss and…now I…." he said and trailed off.

Abby moved forward and made Tony get out of the chair. She sat and took his hand.

"It's okay Tim, you're safe now" she soothed. Tim shook his head. "No I'm not Abs…not while I'm working with them" he said.

Everyone gasped. "Are you serious McGee?" Ziva asked and Tim nodded.

"Yes Ziva…I'm sorry but I am serious….I forgive you all but…I can't work with you all anymore" he said.

"McGee…don't make this decision yet….do as the director suggested, get out of town till Friday, maybe you'll…"

"What Gibbs? Maybe I'll come crawling home on my knees? I am not the same person I was two years ago!" Tim snapped.

He winced as his snap made his head throb. He touched his forehead and got a small bit of relief.

"Two years ago Gibbs all I wanted and dreamed of was working with you, Tony and Kate…I got that wish…now I think I can lead my own team" he said.

"McGee…"

"Can't you just support me Gibbs!" McGee snapped, cutting him off.

"All right McGee! Relax kid" Gibbs said and Tim calmed down. He then moved toward him.

"Do the vacation Tim. Leave town with your sister when you get released tomorrow. I promise you, if you do that, and when you return you still want to leave, I won't interfere" he whispered in his ear.

Tim nodded. "Fine…I never could say no to you Gibbs" McGee answered.

Gibbs smirked. "Good, get some rest Tim, I'll see you Friday and this time I hope it's not anytime sooner" he said and left.

Abby stood and kissed his cheek. "I'll keep my promise I made you Tim, I'll miss working with you in my lab but I will keep my promise" she said.

"Thanks Abs"

Abby left with Ducky and Palmer and that left Tony and Ziva. "Don't say it you two" McGee growled.

Tony put up his hands. "Fine, I already apologized as much as I could anyway McGee, I hope whatever you decide makes you and McGregor happy" he said and left.

Tim rolled his eyes. "Idiot" he muttered. Ziva smirked. "I hope you stay Tim and we can move on but if not it was nice knowing you" she said.

"You too Ziva" he answered and finally he was alone. Or least for a few minutes then Sarah wandered in.