The Shocking Discovery Chapter 3
"Alright, let's go. The rest of you; keep working" Said Gibbs as walked out of the bullpen with Abby
As soon as the elevator doors closed, Tony pulled his feet to the top of his desk and leaned back. After that, he was about to get into his desk drawer to pull out a straw to through spit balls at McGee.
"Don't even think about it, Tony" Said McGee, not looking up from his computer
"But come on. Mcgoogle!" Said Tony
"No" Said McGee, slightly annoyed
Down in Abby's laboratory...
"So, whattda got, Abs?" Said Gibbs
"Well uh... the truth is: I don't have any results yet" Said Abby, getting a little nervous
"Abs!" Said Gibbs as he started to walk out of the lab
Abby quickly grabbed the remote to the automatic doors and pressed the 'close & lock' button.
Gibbs turned back around with an eyebrow raised
"Abs? What is going on?" Said Gibbs, confused about Abby's sudden behavior
"We..." Started Abby, pointing to herself and him "need to talk."
"About?" Said Gibbs as he started walking back to where Abby is
Abby was really nervous now and she's never been this nervous before.
"Our relationship." Said Abby, with a small voice
"What relationship, Abs?" Asked Gibbs, calmly
"Exactly." Answered Abby
Gibbs was starting to get more confused. No wonder he has 4 ex-wives. He didn't understand them and they didn't understand him.
"Abs, what are you trying to say?" Said Gibbs
"Do you remember when I accidently found out that Pedro Hernandez killed your first wife and your daughter and I came to your basement to talk about it?" Asked Abby
"Yes. That was a year ago" Answered Gibbs
"Well then, how come you didn't say anything when I asked you; how much I've been like a daughter to you, How much you love me, and if you'll love me no matter what?" Said Abby, wanting a straight answer from him
Gibbs was struggling with his words and he never was a man with words, he was more of an action kind of guy.
"So, what you're trying to say is that you want a relationship with me?" Asked Gibbs, slightly panicking
Abby noticed that Gibbs is panicking a little because his heart beat is a little faster than usual.
"Yes. I'm also trying to tell you something else too" Said Abby
"Which is?" Asked Gibbs
Abby took a deep breath
"I may have feelings for you, Gibbs." Said Abby
"Ya think? Or you know, Abs?" Asked Gibbs
"I know because the other day when you kissed my cheek by MTAC I felt warm inside." Answered Abby
Gibbs didn't know what to say or do. But all he knew was that he needed a couple of days to think about this.
"Abs, I need a couple of days to think about this." Said Gibbs
"Alright then, take all the time you need my silver haired fox." Said Abby
That made Gibbs smile slightly at the use of his nickname and with that, he walked out of the lab.
Upstairs in the bullpen...
Tony was still throwing spit balls at McGee until they heard the 'Ding!' from the elevator indicating that Gibbs was back from the lab.
"Find anything yet?" Said Gibbs as walked into the bullpen
Ziva stood up from her desk and walked around to the big screen with the clicker in her hand.
"Her name is Anne Hathaway and she was married to Robert 5 years ago. She works at a clothing store and hasn't been seen since last November." Said Ziva as she pulled up Anne Hathaway' s address
While the team was getting their stuff together to see if they can find her somewhere when all of a sudden the elevator went 'Ding.'
The elevator doors opened to reveal Anne Hathaway and she walked up into the bullpen.
"Alright, I confess. I killed Robert and Jessica because he cheated on me with my best friend and he owed me money." Said Anne
"DiNozzo, book her." Said Gibbs
"On it, Boss." Said Tony as he took a pair of handcuffs from his desk drawer
Later...
It's 2100 (which is 9:00 pm in regular time) and the team has left Headquarters about a few minutes ago.
With Gibbs at home in his basement...
When he got home, he went into his bedroom to change into his NCIS sweats and walked down to the basement. Then, he walked over to the workbench to grab a jar of nails. Finally, he dumped the nails onto the table, grabbed a bottle of 'bourbon', and poured some into the glass jar.
A few minutes later...
"Hello, Jethro" A voice called from behind him
'Is that who I think it is? This can't be possible' Thought Gibbs
Gibbs slowly turned around to see if it was who he thought it was.
It was...
Shannon, his first wife
Gibbs was stuck on his words as he thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.
'Well, are you going to say anything?" Asked Shannon, walking slowly towards him
"Yes. I just don't know what to say." Said Gibbs
"You don't have to say anything; just listen, okay?" Said Shannon
Gibbs just nodded his head and sat down on a sawhorse.
Shannon was about to have a heart- to- heart conversation with Gibbs.
"Why haven't you moved on?" Asked Shannon
"After you and Kelly died, I just can't go through that pain again. I'm still not over the fact that I lost the only two people who I'd love." Said Gibbs, his voice cracked a little with emotion
"So, what you're saying is that you wanna be alone for the rest of your life, Jethro?" Asked Shannon
"Maybe I do, I don't know!" Said Gibbs, his voice raised up a little bit
"You know you are being very stubborn right now. Since the day you and Abby met I've been watching you; don't you get it honey, you and Abby are perfect for each other. Why do you think she came into your life? You know when she's got results. She the only one who can get you to smile or laugh and she knows when you are in the lab without looking." Explained Shannon, trying to get across to him
"I don't deserve to be happy" Said Gibbs
"Oh really, well you might wanna watch this. You might change your mind." Said Shannon as two white clouds appeared and started to play something
"What is this?" Asked Gibbs, slightly confused
"Just watch it." Answered Shannon
The two white clouds were playing...
Abby and Gibbs' wedding.
"Why are you showing me this?" Asked Gibbs
"Because you need to see it. It's your future if you want it to be." Answered Shannon
"But that's not just me, that's Abby" Said Gibbs
"Exactly." Said Shannon
There was a few moments of silence until Shannon started to speak again
"The reason why I'm showing you this is because I don't want you to be alone and depressed for the rest of your life, Jethro. Life is too short and you should enjoy it while you can. I can't think of anyone better than Abby to spend the rest of your life with. Don't worry honey, you'll always remember me and Kelly in here, in your heart." Said Shannon as she pointed to his heart
Gibbs was about to say something until Shannon interrupted him
"You don't have to say anything, Jethro. Just think about what I've said, okay?" Asked Shannon
Gibbs nodded his head
Oh! look at the time. Kelly is probably looking for me. Bye Jethro and remember what I've told you" Said Shannon, looking from her watch to him
"Goodbye Shannon, I love you and tell Kelly that I love her too." Said Gibbs as he looked into her eyes and smiled
"I love you too and I will. Make me proud Jethro" Said Shannon as she smiled back at him
With that, Shannon disappeared into the air, returning back to heaven and to Kelly.
A few minutes later...
Gibbs got up from sitting on the sawhorse and walked over to his boat. He then grabbed the sander and started sanding down the skeleton of the boat. After that, he took a big drink of bourbon and started sanding again.
"Man, this is going to be a long weekend" Thought Gibbs
What do you think is going to happen next?