(Enjoy chapter 2 of this story… I hope you continue to enjoy this fanfic)
The choice:
McGee had not spoken for days after he found out he had his right arm taken away from him, he refused visitors from his friends and family, he just wanted to be alone.
Gibbs and Ducky tried to talk some sense in him but unfortunately he was not talking to anyone including his family, he did not want help from anyone.
"Special agent McGee" a voice broke in McGee's barrier, McGee did not recognise the voice at all.
"Who are you?" he asked as he looked to the door that the new visitor was standing at.
"My name is Doctor Riley… I am a Biotics expert" Doctor Riley offered a smile to McGee.
"What can I do for you?" McGee asked and Doctor Riley smiled "you're a field agent for Ncis?"
"I was" he replied solemnly and Riley grinned "You still can be, I have a new prototype: I call it the Biotic arm… State of the art technology for amputees"
"I heard of the concept but last I heard it was still in the experimental stage" McGee replied taking notice.
"It was until we've perfected it, now we just need our first transplant" Doctor Riley said running his hand through his short greying hair "It's quite simple of course, using miniature nano bites and artificial grafts of artery we synchronise them to the brainstem of the individual and we place the Biotic arm to that person" McGee snorted "You call that simple" Doctor Riley nodded "Agent McGee, this is what I recommend, it'll help you keep you status as a field agent… your brain has full control so it will be as if you never lost the half your arm" McGee looked to his right arm which was still missing from the elbow down, tears made their way down his face "can you… give me some time?" Doctor Riley nodded his head "I'll be back in a few hours" McGee nodded his head before grabbing his cell to dial Ellie but he stopped before dialling in Gibb's number.
"Gibbs here" Gibb's voice came through the speaker.
"Boss" McGee croaked deep "I need some help"
"You want me to come to the hospital?" Gibbs asked and McGee nodded "Yes" "I am on my way" Gibbs replied before hanging up.
McGee informed the hospital that Gibbs was coming to see him and that he wanted them to allow him in to the room McGee was in.
McGee waited patiently until Gibbs arrived "Hello McGee" Gibbs greeted and McGee smiled "Boss… I need some help"
"You want me to sneak a steak in for you" Gibbs smirked as McGee laughed "Oh please no joking, my body is barely holding together as it is" Gibbs nodded his head taking a seat next to McGee.
"What do you need Tim?" Gibbs asked and McGee blinked the tears from his eyes "I feel… different… I feel like a part of me is gone"
"Well yeah McGee I know, half your right arm is gone" Gibbs replied and McGee nodded "I know, but… a biotics doctor showed up earlier on, A Doctor Riley"
"He offered you the chance to save your career, to remain a federal agent" Gibbs stated and McGee nodded "Yeah, the Biotic Arm"
Gibbs looked down to the floor before looking back to him "McGee, I know I've never shown much appreciation for the work you've done, but you're a great field agent and you've come a long way since the day we met" McGee chuckled "Oh I was green back then" Gibbs laughed, McGee wiped stray tears coming from his eyes before looking to Gibbs "Will this pain go away?"
Gibbs looked solemnly "We are all haunted by our Phantoms McGee, most of us get closure like Tony with Jeanne and Ziva, but me and Vance: We are both haunted by the Phantoms of what we lost, your Phantoms are no different… use it to your advantage McGee"
Gibbs got to his feet "You have come a long way, don't stop now and as for your love for Ellie… give it time" McGee looked shocked "How'd you…" he shook his head "Of course your Gibbs, you know everything" Gibbs went to leave "Boss" McGee called and Gibbs turned to him "Thanks" Gibbs nodded before leaving "Next time bring a steak" McGee called out.
He made his decision… he just hoped it was the right one.
(Chapter 2 is now here, Chapter 3 on its way once it's finished)
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