The next day after lunch Gibbs was doing the usual walk in the room. The last few days he has gotten stronger. He was helped by Ducky and Abby. He didn't have to stop as long as he walked slowly. He levered himself into the bed and relaxed into it. As he leaned into his pillows he only had to press the pump twice. They watched happy as he stayed awake and in no pain. They watched t.v. and ate dinner together. After dinner he went for another slow walk. It was getting easier with him walking after each meal. While it tired him out, it made him stronger. They were all too happy to help. As they put their trays down they turned around. Gibbs was already sliding of the bed. They sighed as one.

"Jethro you are absolutely impossible." Ducky said.

"You wouldn't want me any other way." He replied.

"No boss, we wouldn't" Tony and McGee said at the same time.

They went to walk towards him but he grabbed the pump and started walking. They walked to the bed and sat down in their seats. Gibbs made the walk and made it onto the on his own. He only pressed the pump twice. They smiled as they scooted forwards. He was panting and sweating slightly but smiled back nonetheless. He was happy and they gave him that.

"You need to let us help you, Jethro." Ducky reprimanded mildly, smiling as well.

"Ah, Duck I know my body. I'm fine to walk around the room alone."

"Is that so?" Ducky replied.

"Yes, now see about getting rid of this catheter." He said smirking back. Ducky did and the other stepped out of the room as it was removed. They came back a few minutes later with coffee to see him asleep. When they sat down he dozily opened his eyes, "Coffee?"

"Yes." Ellie said as they smirked back. Tony handed him his.

A few minutes after he finished it they looked at him and smiled. He had set his empty coffee cup down on the table and fallen asleep. They watched t.v quietly as he slept. He woke up for dinner then walked on his own. They smiled at his progress as he slept. He was fast asleep after the work he did that day. He had exhausted himself and they knew that it was the best way for him to heal. Help him so he doesn't overwork himself, let him tire and actually rest, and most importantly let him relax. He would only relax if he could feel like he was doing something. The following morning the doctor came in after breakfast to see him walk alone.

"I think you can walk a small distance if you take it slow. Walk a little down the hall, WITH help." He stressed.

"Sound good doc." He smiled a little.

"Good, we are moving you out of the ICU tonight." He replied and walked out of the door to see his other patients.

They decided to do that now. With Tony at his right bracing him like before. Abby tucked under his arm. McGee walked close to her holding the morphine pump. Ellie and Ducky walked next to Tony. They walked one football field away from the door. They turned and walked back. He settled into the bed and relaxed. McGee put the pump in place and handed him the control. He pressed it three times. He was sweating slightly and breathing heavy. He was asleep in seconds from exhaustion alone. He woke up when they changed rooms. He was put in a private but regular hospital room. They said goodbye and gave hugs. Tony, Abby, and McGee stayed that night.