Gibbs woke up in the new room at 9a.m. to eggs, pancakes, sausage, rye toast, fruit bowl, and coffee. He smiled at McGee as he held out his coffee. He took it savored the smell and drank a big gulp. They smiled and chuckled at his sigh of contentment and happy smile.

"You slept in so we ordered breakfast." he looked peaceful as he started eating, making them smile. They followed and enjoyed their food.

"This is from Lainey isn't it?" he smiled after taking a bite of pancake.

"Made special just for you, boss." Tony said.

Abby kissed his cheek, "that's from her. She said to tell you to 'feel better sugar, you need to come in we miss you. Not to mention you're why we're in business, hon.'" They all laughed.

"It is very true we do get her food in the many early mornings that we work a case." Ducky said.

"Very true Duck." They shared smiles as they dug in. They always took their time eating her food; it was too good to rush.

They finished eating and went on their usual short walk. They walked a little farther than they had been. When they arrived back to the room Gibbs settled himself into the bed. They smiled when he relaxed immediately and didn't press the pump control. It was good to see him relax. He looked a little tired but not enough to sleep. It was difficult to see him in pain so they were elated when he wasn't. the pain was becoming less and less. He was happy. They watched t.v. for a few hours. They heard snoring and looked over. He was completely asleep with his head slightly to the right, mouth wide open.

"Well, he tired himself out." Tony whispered. They didn't want to wake him.

"Yes he did." McGee said in a normal voice only getting 'are you crazy' looks. Gibbs loud snore stopped suddenly, he smacked his mouth a few times, and turned on his side. He continued almost silently snoring. Everyone looked on very amused and surprised. They laughed when he didn't even move.

"Wow, his guard down." Tony said.

"That's weird but also good because he trusts us to take care of him." They smiled at Abby's true statement.

"Yes, I quite agree dear Abby."

Gibbs started snoring louder getting a laugh at his almost childish look. Curled on his side, mouth open, and clutching the blanket ends to his chest. The blanket was wrapped around his shoulders. His lips were curved up slightly even with his mouth open.

"He looks like a big kid." Abby said.

"Don't ever tell him that." Tony replied.

"Very true." She nodded seriously and they laughed. They knew he was really a teddy bear, especially with Abby. They loved him for who he was, a big hearted man who protects it with gruffness. He's a great agent because of his heart. He can be hard when he needs to. He takes care of his own.

"Can't wait for him to get back to work." Tony said.

"Same here." McGee said.

"Yep." Abby said.

"Jethro will return soon."

"Our leave is almost up." Ellie said.

"He still has the rest of this month in the hospital, then a month before desk duty." Ducky said. They nodded.

They relaxed the rest of the day. They left after the dinner walk, while Tony and Ellie stayed the night. They all slept like babies. The stress of an injured Gibbs had kept them awake. They could rest in the knowledge that he was healing and gaining his strength back. He would be back to work in too months. He had the next 29 days of April in the hospital to insure his strength was back. They had to make sure he was healed before releasing him. Then he had to live with someone for at least two weeks (Most likely Tony and Abby) before he could go back to work two weeks after that. They were as anxious to have him back, as he wanted to be back.