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Addiction:-
McGee walked an endless road. It was very dark pitch black that he couldn't even see his own fingers. He was holding something in his left hand but he didn't really know what was it.
He wanted to stop...to have some rest but he had no choice but to walk
Suddenly everything was lit and the picture was so clear...lots and lots of blood everywhere even his face and his clothes. Blood was covering his hands and the big knife he was holding in his left hand.
Bodies were everywhere and then he saw her face...the face of agent Marlin Dylan his colleague.
He did that...it was his fault...he threw the knife away and started running the opposite direction...
"No...no...no" he whispered...he heard a voice calling his name in the distance...Tim...Tim
He shouted one more time "No...no...no"
and then he shot up in bed panting and his face covered with cold sweat to find that Jessica was the one calling his name and shaking his shoulder
"Take it easy, Tim. It was just a dream" she filled a cup of water and handed it over. He took a few sips and then put it on the nightstand. He checked his watch. It was 4:00 am.
"The same dream?" she asked him sympathetically
"yes" he whispered "Same dream"
"You know it's not your fault, Tim. What happened wasn't your fault. You have to believe that and forgive yourself" Jessica said
"IT'S my fault, Jessica. Sadly, it's"
"Tim, this accident happened ten days ago and you still have nightmares ever since. I think you need help. You need to seek professional help, my love" she hugged him gently
Tim rubbed his face and said "I'll think about it. Go back to sleep now, Jessica. I know you have to go to work early"
"Okay. try to have some rest too"
NCIS
Tim tried to sleep but he failed. he stayed awake till the alarm started ringing. That was the story of his life for the past ten days...nightmares and restless nights. He was very exhausted.
Jessica opened her eyes and checked on Tim. It looked like he was asleep so she got out of bed, took her hot shower and headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
When she got back to the bedroom, he was sitting on the bed
"How did you sleep?" she asked kindly
"Good" He said
"Tim, there's something that I need to tell you"
"What is it?"
"I...well, I know what I'm gonna say is probably gonna make you angry but believe me it wasn't my choice"
"What is it Jess? " he said patiently
"I...I have to go to Oklahoma today for a week to take a special training program and then I'm going...to Russia "
"What?! I know you are joking, right?" he said
"I'm so sorry Tim but I'm not joking. I got involved in this mission long before this accident happens to you. I know you need me but I don't know what to do"
"Jessica...this is the second mission you go to Russia in one year...the last time you were gone for six months. Do you care about our relationship...do you care about us?" Tim yelled at her for the first time
"I'm sorry Tim...I don't know what to say. it's my job. I'm just doing my job"
"Jessica, I know i don't have the right to ask you this, but you don't have to do that. Just quit this dangerous work. you were hurt more than once. I don't want to lose you" he said that while a memory of agent Marlin ,dead, crossing his mind
"Tim, that's not you talking now. I love what I do, besides if I quit what can I do?" she asked
"You can do something else. You are talented." he said
"Tim! Are you serious now? What if I asked you to quit your work?" Jessica realized that they were literally yelling at each other so she lowered her voice and said
"Tim, I know what happened is getting to you. I understand. You have seen your colleague dies in front of your eyes. I'm so sorry for what happened.
we'll talk this through when I get back. Alright?"
NCIS
Tim walked into the bullpen.
"Good morning" he said
"Good morning McGee. " Ziva said with a smile
"How's everything going with you buddy?" Tony said cheerfully
"Fine, Tony"
Tony and Ziva exchanged worried glances. Deep dark circles formed around Tim's eyes, his face was getting paler everyday and his temper was as explosive as a volcano. He was nothing like his old self after this accident.
"How's the project you are working on, McGee?" Ziva asked gently
"In progress"
"And you are still working on your new book too?"Tony tried to sound cheerful
"Yes, Tony" Tim answered formally
"Do you have enough sleep, probie?"
Tim recalled yesterdays' nightmare and the screams of the victims that filled his ears. He shook his head strongly and said
"Yes, Tony. Like a baby"
"Are you sure? cause you don't look..." McGee didn't give him the chance to finish what he wanted to say. He snapped at Tony
"Yes, Tony I'm sure...Do you want me to swear?"
Tony was shocked with the way Tim talked to him, but he knew what was going on with his friend
"I'm sorry Tony. I really didn't mean to be rude" Tim finally calmed down and huffed
"It's okay, my friend. I understand. Tim what happened wasn't your fault, you know. I'll keep saying that to you everyday till you are convinced"
"Yes it's, Tony...I failed to discover where the bomb was and fifty innocent souls were killed. I failed. I should have been quicker. I should have done something. Tony, I have watched Agent Dylan dies...she died because i screwed up. Her children are orphans because of me. The death of all those people is on me" he said bitterly
"Tim, I think you should seek professional help" Tony said firmly
Tim rolled his eyes "You too?!"
"We're just worried about you McGee. We are not trying to bother you or judge you." Ziva said kindly
"I'll think about it" Tim said before he gets back to work
NCIS
Tim went back home. The house is so empty without her
He decided that a hot shower will definitely make him feel better. he was in his way to she shower when he heard knocking on the door
He opened the door to find a beautiful young woman standing in front of him
"Hello...hope I'm not bothering you...My name is Anita McDonald...I'm your neighbor...I moved in a few days ago" the woman said with a smile
"Welcome to the building Miss McDonald. I'm Timothy McGee"
she gave him a charming smile and said "We are neighbors, silly, you can call me Anita. You don't remember me do you?"
"Of course...I...I remember ...you know what? I'm sorry you are right. I don't remember you" he blushed a little
She stared at him for a minute as if she was disappointed and then she laughed
"Don't worry. It must be the cap that I put on everyday. I work at the coffee shop where you buy your coffee everyday" she was spontaneous and nice
"Yeah...yeah you are right. Pleased to meet you Anita...I'm sorry but i have to go to have my..."
She didn't give him a chance to finish his words as she walked past him when she saw Jethro
"Shower" he finished anyway but it was more like he was talking to himself
"Hello, aren't you a beautiful dog...What's his name?"
"Jethro" he answered and repeated "I'm sorry, I have to..."
"Go...you can have your shower. I will stay for a little while with Jethro"
He didn't want to be rude or to sound likehe's kicking her out, so he just headed for the shower
NCIS
Tim woke up in his bed panting. One more time this horrible dream. He can't take it anymore. May be he really needs help like he was told.
He checked his watch and it was 3:30 am. He huffed and tried to get back to sleep. He shifted in bed for an hour trying hard to find a comfortable position but it was all in vain.
He stayed up till the alarm started ringing. He sat up slowly huffing as he thought "How much longer can i take?"
NCIS
In his way to the Navy yard, He decided to buy a big cup of coffee. he dropped by the cafeteria and Anita was right there, as she said, serving people
"Good morning Anita. How are you doing today?" he asked gently
"Tim! What a nice surprise. I'm fine...The usual?!" she asked
"Yes, please" he smiled
It took her a few minutes to prepare his coffee cup
"Here you go" she said with a smile
He thanked her, payed for his coffee and headed to his work
NCIS
Tim was the first to get to the office. He dropped his backpack next to his desk, turned on his computer and lost himself in his work. He was almost done with what he was doing.
"Good morning probie" Tony said loudly making McGee jump out of his chair
"I'm sorry man I didn't mean to startle you" Tony said appologitically
"It's okay, Tony" Tim said with a smile and then turned his face back to his work. "At least he's smiling this morning" Tony thought
Ziva and Gibbs reached at the same time and started their work as soon as they did. They were working on cold cases, but half an hour later Gibbs had to leave for an important meeting
Five hours later...
McGee was still in front of his computer screen working and he didn't stir for a second.
Ziva moved towards Tony's desk and whispered
"He's wearing himself out. He didn't stir for Five hours. that's not good"
"I know, Zee" Tony said and stood up stretching his arms "Probie, It's 1:00 pm buddy. Wanna join us for lunch"
"Ha...No, Tony, thank you. I'm not hungry"
"McGee, you have been working for five hours non-stop. You have to take a break and eat" Ziva said kindly
"Thank you for your concern guys, but i'm really not hungry" he tried to give them a joyful smile but they both felt that the smile wasn't geniune and hiding a lot of pain
"Okay My friend we'll see you in an hour" they said and left
NCIS
Thirty minutes later, Tim rubbed his eyes tiredly and decided that he needs a big cup of coffee. It's the only thing that helps him concentrate.
He's been working for a week now on developing a new security system for the agency and since he is burying himself in his work, he's almost done.
He works on his new novel too when he gets back home. He needed to finish it soon cause he has a deadline.
That, beside the nightmares and the lack of sleep.. he was very exhausted.
He was deeply thinking and suddenly he was in front of the cafeteria
He walked in "Good after noon, Anita. Can I have another cup of coffee, please"
"Tim...You look tired. Is everything alright?" she asked kindly
"Yes...totally" he draw a smile on his face
"Okay...I'm taking my lunch break now. Let's have coffee together. my treat" she said and moved already leaving him no chance to object.
"Okay...thank you" he said
"Please sit down and i will join you in a minute" she said kindly
Five minutes later she brought the coffee and sat down across the table
"So, Tim, what do you do for living?"
"I'm a Federal Agent...I work for NCIS"
"Wow that's impressive. A Federal agent!" she winked at him
"I'm a computer specialist but I took field work training and I work in the field too"
"Take care of yourself. That must be a dangerous work" she said
He zoned out for a second and said "Yes, it's"
"Tim...I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but I have a feeling you are the kind of person i can talk to. I need to share this with someone or I will go crazy" her eyes well up with tears
"Of course...what is it?" he gave her his full attention
"My boyfriend is a violent person. sometimes he uses me as a punching bag." The tears started rolling down her cheeks
"What a bastard!" Tim said angrily "Leave him...stand up for yourself. Where are your parents...your family. You need family support"
Tears kept going
"I don't have anyone. My parents are both dead and I don't have any siblings, or family members that I know of"
"Just leave him. You don't need a bastard in your life."He said firmly
"Is that what you think?" she smiled hopefully
"Without a doubt" he said firmly
"Would you support me if I broke up with him? would protect me from him?" she said with a hopeful smile
"I don't want to get involved in personal problems but i will definitely help you if you needed my help" he said firmly one more time
She was more that happy with his supportive words
"How about you? are you and Jessica getting along? The other day I heard you arguing. I didn't mean to listen but you too were too loud" she asked with curiosity
"I...well, we..."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude. It's totally none of my business" she said regretfully
"No, it's okay. Jessica and I have our issues just like any other couple, but we are working everything out. she's the most wonderful person ever" he finally found the right words
"She's lucky you know! You are a catch" she smiled but he never saw the hidden bitterness
NCIS
Tim went back to the office. Tony and Ziva were already their
"Where were you Probie? you had us worried" Tony asked him
"Just grabbing a cup of coffee, Tony. Nothing serious" Tim said with a smile. It's really a good thing to have friends who care for you.
He sat in front of his computer one more time to work, when his phone started ringing. Jessica's name was on the screen
"Hello" Tim said cheerfully
"How's my favorite geek doing?" she said airily
"Great"
"Any news? Anything you wanna share with me?" she said
"Nothing... I'm fine..." he tried to sound strong
"How do you sleep?"
"Like a baby" he lied
"You are a terrible liar Timothy McGee. Please, take good care of yourself.I will call you later. Give my regards to Gibbs,Tony and Ziva"
Tim ended the call and looked at Tony and Ziva to pass Jessica's regards to them, when something caught his attention at the entrance of the bullpen and he paled
"What is it McGee are you okay?" Ziva said trying to see what Tim was looking at but she saw nothing
"You Look like you have seen a ghost Probie" Tony said raising and eyebrow
Tim kept staring without answering his worried friends. He loosened his necktie and started panting. Sweat beads formed on his forehead.
"McGee..."
He suddenly stood up sharply and bolted to the bathroom as quickly as he could
Tony ran after him calling his name. Once he entered the bathroom he heard Tim throwing up violently. He decided to give Tim a space.
When Tim was done he got out of the stall lurching. He splashed the cold water on his face and then rinsed his mouth
"Probie...Are you okay? "
McGee nodded "I'm fine"
"What happened? Why are you so sick? I think you should take a break McGee you need a vacation, man. I will discuss that with Gibbs"
"No...no, Please, Tony. I'm fine I promise, but don't tell Gibbs. I don't want to take a vacation. I need to work."
At that moment Ziva walked into the bathroom too
"Is everything alright, McGee?"
"Yes, guys, I'm totally fine. I'm just exhausted. I'm working on the new security system and my new novel too. Just exhausted"
"If you are exhausted then you need to take a break" Tony said firmly
"Tony please, If I stay at home I will think...and I don't want to think, okay...I need to forget all about what happened. Working everyday is the only thing that keeps me from thinking. Please Tony" Tim said pleadingly
Tony wasn't convinced but he didn't want to upset his friend
"You are lucky McGee we are not working on a case. cause if we do I will definitely tell Gibbs" The SFA said firmly
"Thank you Tony"
NCIS
Tim drove his Porsche back home. When he got out of the car, he felt light headed. He steadied himself for a few seconds and then headed for his apartment
the stairs seemed endless. He started panting like an old man. He supported his back to the wall and he slid down till he sat on the floor
"Oh my God, Tim. Are you okay?" he heard Anita's voice
"I'm fine...Just a little exhausted" he said panting heavily
"Here" she offered her hand "Let me help you" He took her hand since he was now seeing black spots in front of his eyes
She took the key from his hand, unlocked his door and helped him in. She took him directly to his bedroom and said
"Do you...mm want me to help you? with your outfits I mean" she asked
"no ...no thank you. I can manage."
"Okay I' have prepare soup for lunch. I will bring some for you" she said kindly
"I'm not really hungry." Tim closed his eyes
"You need to eat Tim. I'll leave the soup pot on your table" she said kindly
"Thank you" he said and fell asleep
NCIS
Tim was sleeping but it was obviously a restless sleep. he was tossing and turning
blood was every where...everywhere
ِTim opened his eyes ...thank God he woke up
He sat up panting. Reaching for the water cup on the nightstand, and he saw them...
He saw the victims of the bomb they were gather around his bed in a circle and they were closing in. Tim gasped and jerked back violently
Is he still asleep? no he's fully awake. suddenly they disappeared like smoke
They are right...Jessica and Tony are right...he needs to see a happened is getting to him more than he thought. He's seeing ghosts of dead people and he saw them in the bullpen this morning too...that can't be true. His mind is tricking him. He's hearing voices in his head too.
Checking the clock, it was 3:30 am and since he never goes back to sleep after these nightmares, it's better if he works a little on his novel.
He is very exhausted he feels like a drunken man. He's falling apart.
NCIS
At 6:00 am Tim stood up lazily, stretched his arms and yawned. A shower will help him feel better and in his way to work he'll pick up the largest cup of coffee they have...He's not going to eat anything. He's been nauseous for a while
He walked into the cafeteria, and waited patiently in the line till it was his turn
"Good morning Tim...how are you feeling today? better I hope" Anita said with concern obvious in her eyes
"Yes, much better thank you. I need the largest cup of coffee, please" he needs to stay sober and coffee really helps
"You got it"
In two minutes his cup of coffee was ready
"Listen Tim. I will finish my shift at 5:00 pm and Since It's Friday I was thinking, do you have plans for today...I mean if you don't, we can go to the movies or something" she smiled warmly
"Actually, I have plans. Going out with the guys. I'm sorry. Have a nice day" Tim said. He blamed himself for being so blunt but he was really tired.
NCIS
Tim worked non stop for five hours. He was the first to get to the office, he was tired but after drinking his hot coffee he really felt better. He thought after this sleepless night he would be worn out but surprisingly he wasn't.
"McGee we are taking our lunch break. Would you join us?"Ziva asked
"Thank you Zee, but I'm almost done with this. I can go later"
Thirty minutes later, he was finally done. He was very excited. He did it. That's great...finally. He needs two more days to finish his novel too and then he can relax.
But he needs a cup of coffee...He's desperate for a big cup of coffee
He knows that is wrong...He must eat something...he's been skipping meals for the past four days and was barely eating and that's not good, but he's really nauseous all the time.
Only coffee makes him feel better so he decided to go and buy a big cup of coffee and gets back.
Tony and Ziva came back from their lunch break
"I'm going out to buy a cup of coffee, Tony. If Gibbs asks about me, I'll be back in fifteen minutes"
He stood up to leave when a sudden wave of dizziness hit him and he collapsed in a heap. Luckily Tony was there just in time to catch him before he falls, and eased him to the ground
"Ziva..."
"Calling Ducky, Tony" she said while already on the phone
NCIS
Tim opened his eyes. The headache was killing him. He was on the floor. The worried faces of Ziva, Tony and Ducky were the first thing he saw.
"What happened? What am I doing on the floor?" Tim asked in confusion
"You passed out, McGee" Tony said nervously
Tim made an attempt to sit down, but Ducky stopped him gently
"Stay down, Timothy. Your blood pressure is very low young man" Ducky said worriedly
Tim opened his mouth to say something, but Duck beat him to it
"Tony told me everything and he told me that you don't sleep well. What about eating? Are you eating well, Timothy?" Ducky waited for the answer
Tim blushed a little and said "I...Well...I may have skipped a couple of meals"
"Well, that explains everything then. Lack of sleep + lack of nutrition = Low blood pressure" Duck smiled gently at the sick man
"It's beyond that, Ducky. He's exhausted...He sees nightmares...He must seek professional help" Tony said nervously
Tim never told anyone about the fact that he started seeing ghosts of the victims lately and he wouldn't tell anyone. they would think that he's crazy and unfit for work.
"Listen, lad. A good friend of mine is a great shrink. I could take an appointment for you today if you are interested" Ducky said kindly
"I agree" He said resignedly "but i have a request...please don't tell Gibbs or Jessica, what happened. It's Friday and I have two days to rest"
"But..."Tony was about to Object but one look at his desperate friend made him shut up
"Okay, but i'll drive you myself to the shrink" He said firmly
NCIS
Thirty minutes later Gibbs came back
"Where are you with the new system, McGee? Vance needs to know" Gibbs asked his youngest agent
"It's ready boss. I will call for a meeting next Monday to explain everything to Director Vance, you guys, and the technicians. "
"Okay. Monday then" Gibbs said and everybody left to go home except for Tony and Tim who were in their way to the shrink's.
NCIS
"So?!" Tony asked Tim the minute he got out from the Shrink's office "Everything is good?"
"Yes, Tony. Everything is good. Dr. Jackson described something for me to take before bedtime to help me have a better sleep" Tim smiled
"See. That wasn't so hard. Sometimes you have to ask for help when you need it, probie" Tony smiled back "Now we'll go to the nearest pharmacy to buy the medicine and then I'll take you home. Do you want me to stay with you tonight, buddy?"
"No, Tony, thanks. I think I will really sleep well tonight"
NCIS
Tim was finally home. he took the first pill from his medicine and he was very hopeful he'll finally have a good night sleep.
Jessica called and they talked for like thirty minutes and when he ended the call he was really sleepy. He decided to go to bed directly
He was ready to go to bed when he heard knocking at the door. He rolled his eyes and went to open the door. Anita was standing in front of the door with a pot in her hand and a smile on her face.
"I didn't go to the movies and I figured you need company, since Jessica is not here. So I brought something for you to eat"
"Not really hungry...I was in my way to..." Tim felt that he was being rude and ungrateful. She was just trying to be nice. He refused her invitation for the movies bluntly this morning so he opened the door and said
"Thank you" A supper won't be so bad, he thought
NCIS
"No...not again" Tim sat in his bed panting really thought that the prescribed medicine will help him sleep better he thought the nightmares are over. may be it needs a couple of days or so to start working.
He tried to go back to sleep, but the faces and the voices were haunting him so he thought writing will be the best thing to do now.
NCIS
Tim woke up Monday morning feeling like crap. He was supposed to feel better after this short rest but the truth is he didn't.
He has an important meeting today so he can't call in sick. He decided to go today and then takes a vacation. He believes now that he needs one.
He got into his Porsche and started driving...He decided to take the high way to avoid Monday traffic so that he doesn't be late
He felt light headed, that's not good...He shook his head strongly
Yesterday was as bad as the days before. He didn't get enough sleep. His eyes started to close...he shook his head one more time...
He opened his eyes and shook his head one more time but then suddenly his head was swimming and he started to see black spots floating in front of his eyes.
He really wanted to press the brakes but before he does, everything went black and the car continued its uncontrolled journey till it was stopped by crashing into a big tree on the side of the road and inside the car blood was shed.
NCIS
"Where's McGee? Everybody is waiting for him in the conference room" Gibbs asked when he walked into the bullpen
"He was supposed to be here twenty minutes ago, boss. I'm calling him" Tony said
The phone started ringing and at the third ring a voice answered
"McGee, Where are you? you are late and everybody is waiting for you" Tony said worriedly
"Sorry, sir not McGee...this is Mercy hospital. Your friend had a car accident like half an hour ago and he's in the ER"
"What?!" Tony said in shock drawing the attention of Ziva and Gibbs
"How is he? Is he gonna be okay?' Tony shouted
"I don't know sir, they are still working on him. I'm sorry"
Tony ended the call and jumped out of his chair "Boss, Tim had a car accident. He's in Mercy. We have to go"
Ziva gasped and her eyes widened in horror
"Dammit. How's he doing?" Gibbs said in great concern
"Don't know boss. He was admitted a few minutes ago"
"I'll cancel the meeting with Vance and tell him what happened and then we can head to the hospital. Call Abby and Ducky"
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They were waiting for news in the waiting area. Tony was very upset, what happened to Tim is on him. He shouldn't have listened to him. He should have told Gibbs. He's the SFA and he gets to decide.
"He was not feeling well the past few days, Boss" Tony finally admitted
"I know. He was upset about what happened" Gibbs nodded in understanding
"No, boss you don't know. It was more than that...He made me promise not to tell you so that you don't force him to take a break...I'm the SFA and i should have done what's right" Tony bit his lower lip regretfully
"Speak up DiNozzo, What was happening that I didn't know of?"
"He was in trouble, boss, he was sick. Dizzy all the time, nauseous...he wasn't eating well...he wasn't sleeping well...having bad nightmares. He was wearing himself out to finish this security program and to finish the novel he was working on. I have advised him to see a shrink and he started seeing one, two days ago. I should have stayed with him that day. I shouldn't have left him alone"
" You are damn right DiNozzo, you were supposed to share this with me" Gibbs said angrily. He was about to chew Tony out when a doctor walked into the waiting area
" Are you here for Timothy McGee?" the doctor asked kindly
Three figures jumped out of their chairs "Yes, we are" Gibbs said "How's he?"
"He's fine considering the accident. He suffered a head injury,nothing serious, a few cuts and lacerations, a couple of cracked ribs on the left side, he's gonna have trouble breathing and moving and will be in great pain for a while but eventually he's gonna be fine in a few weeks. We are waiting for the results of the blood work. and that's it"
"Thank you doctor" Gibbs sighed in relief "Can we see him now?"
"Yes you can. Just give us a few minutes till he's settled in a room and then a nurse will take you to him" The doctor smiled kindly and added
"Of course drowsiness and disorientation are expected so don't worry."
NCIS
Tony and Gibbs walked into Tim's room while the others were waiting for their turn
Tim's eyes were closed, his face was very pale, the left side of his face was bruised and swelled a big gash on his forehead under the hairline. His torso was bruised too.
"If he's asleep, Lets' not wake him up, boss, He needs rest" Tony whispered
Tim's eyes fluttered open. He looked around as if he was confused, then recognition showed on his face
"Boss..." He said while making an attempt to sit down and a sharp intake of breath followed this attempt
"Don't move, Tim, you were in a car accident. Your ribs are cracked. You have to take it easy, kid. how are you feeling?" Gibbs said gently
"I'm fine ...boss. It only hurts..when I ...breath or move"He smiled briefly and the said
"I'm sorry... I missed... the meeting, boss" Tim closed his eyes and started panting
"There's nothing to apologize for, Tim, Just get better. " Gibbs took a deep breath and said
"You should have talked to me Tim. I would have listened" Gibbs said
"I..."
"Don't say anything now. Just get well soon and we'll talk about that later"
"Tony...are you alright, man?...did the cat eat your tongue?" Tim smiled to show his friends he was okay but he was in so much pain
"How are you feeling, Tim" Tony asked gently
"Tim...again...not good. Both of you...are calling me...Tim today. Am I dying?" Tim smiled one more time to hide the pain, but the sweat running down his face showed that he was doing a great effort to speak
"I'm sorry I wasn't there for you, buddy. I should have stayed with you that day. I shouldn't have listened to you" Tony said regretfully
"I knew...you would blame yourself...DiNozzo. I'm a grown up, man, I'm not a four years old"
"A grown up who needed help and attention and I should have known better." Tony said still blaming himself
"Not dead...DiNozzo... Stop blaming yourself"
"You need to rest, Tim, so we'd better go" Tony and Gibbs started moving towards the door, when Tim called them
"Gibbs, Please don't call my family or Jessica. I'm totally fine and I will go home as soon as they let me"
"Too late, probie, Abby already called Jessica and she'll take the first flight back to DC"
Tim closed his eyes, he was more than happy to hear that. She's coming back for him.
"Where is the rest of the gang?" Tim smiled
"They are in the waiting room, but I know you are tired and you wanna get some sleep now" Gibbs said with a smile that rarely shows on his face
"Tony, please call them. I'm fine and I wanna see them too"
"Are you sure, probie?"
"Yes, I'm"
NCIS
In the waiting room, everybody was waiting for their turn patiently, they were all worried and Abby was crying silently
"You should have told me, Ziva, that Timmy wasn't feeling well, or may be you Ducky, you knew too" Ziva was about to say something when a cell phone started ringing everybody checked his cell phone
"It's Timmy's. I took it from the nurses' station" Abby answered the phone "Hello" she said and she waited for an answer
"WHO IS THIS? and why are you answering Tim's phone?" a woman's voice talked back
"I'm his co-worker, and you are?" Abby asked politely
"I'm his neighbor, Anita. Why are you answering Tim's phone? Can I talk to him?" Anita said nervously
"Tim, is busy now. Do you want me to give him a message?" Abby said
"I want to talk to him. I'm a close friend and I need help" Anita said nervously
"Tim had a car accident and he's in the hospital" Abby finally gave her the news
"WHAT?! how's he doing? Is he okay? When did that happen? What hospital?" Anita was terrified
Abby shrugged and said "Mercy hospital"
"Oh my God. I'm on my way" she said and hang up
Abby stared at the phone when Tony walk into the room smiling cheerfully
"Tim is awake and he wants to see you all"
NCIS
"TIMMY" Abby gave a joyful laugh and threw herself at Tim
"Not the bear hug Abbs, not the bear hug. the man's ribs are hurt" Tony said quickly and everybody started laughing
"I'm glad you are alright, Timmy, but I'm so angry with you for not telling me what you've been experiencing" Abby pouted her lip like a child
"I'm sorry Abbs, I really didn't want to bother anyone" Tim was wincing with every move
"We are not anyone, McGee. We are your family. I'm glad you are okay, man" Jimmy said gently
"Thanks Jimmy"
"How are you doing McGee?" Ziva said and kissed his cheek kindly
"I'm fine, Ziva" still wincing and panting
"We'd better leave now, Timothy, you need rest, lad"
"I'm fine Ducky don't worry"
"Jessica freaked out when I told her what happened and that Anita too. she totally lost it" Abby said
"You told Anita about me!"
"Yes and she said she's on her way. She said that she's a close friend of yours and that she needed help. I hope I didn't get you into trouble." Abby said sheepishly
"She's a new inhabitant in the building" he sighed
"Are you having an affair Mclover?" Tony said mischievously
"Of course I'm not..." Tim didn't get the chance to finish what he was saying cause he was interrupted by the arrival of Anita.
She was very pale and her eyes were shining with tears
"Hi Tim, how are you feeling, my dear?" she kissed his cheek gently and cupped his face with her hands without paying any attention to the others.
Everybody raised their eye brows in surprise even Tim himself was surprised. Tony gave him a mischievous smile and mouthed "An Affair?"
"I'm fine, Anita, thank you" he pushed her away gently
Gibbs ushered everybody in the room to get out and give them a space, but Tim caught Tony's arm.
"Where are you going, guys. we still need to talk about that thing"
"Oh yes we still didn't talk about that thing Tim" Jimmy immediately helped the man in distress "You have to tell us about the security program, McGee."
"See, Anita, I'm sorry i'm in the middle of a meeting here. thank you for your visit though"
"But you are sick. You have been in an accident. The meeting can wait" she said firmly
"No unfortunately it can't." Tim said
"Okay, I have to go to work. I'll come back later" she kissed his forehead gently and left
"Wow, that was informative. Why's the pretty chick acting like a protective girlfriend?" Tony said with a wide grin
"I don't know Tony, believe me I don't. She keeps inserting herself into my life" Tim huffed desperately
"Does Jessica know about her?" Ziva asked and Tim shook his head
"When she comes back and know about her there will be pillow fights on McGee's honor" Tony started day dreaming and a
THWAK woke him up
"Thanks boss" they all laughed
"Everybody, out. Young Timothy here needs some rest" and in a few seconds Tim drifted off
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They were drinking coffee in the waiting room when the doctor walked in and said
"Agent Gibbs, I need to talk to you" he said in a very serious tone
"What is doctor?" Gibbs stood up
"Can you follow me to my office please?"
"Is everything alright, Doctor? Is something wrong with Tim?"
Everybody exchanged worried glances, Gibbs followed him and ushered Tony to follow them
"Agent Gibbs just wanted to ask you about your agent... Agent McGee's test results are in my hand and i just wanted to ask you if you are aware that your agent is on some sort of drugs."
"as far as i know...nothing. He's a healthy young man" Gibbs said
"Only the anti-depressant drug that the shrink described for him? Tony interfered
"Alright, that's a bad combination" the doctor said
"What combination?" Gibbs said narrowing his eyes
"I won't make it long, Agent Gibbs...We found marijuana traces in your agents blood. Marijuana and antidepressant is a bad combination, sir. Did you know that your agent is using?"
"Come again? I thought you said Marijuana?" Tony smiled a goofy smile
"That's what I said Agent DiNozzo" the doctor replied patiently
"What?! this can't be true...Tim is a good man he would never do such a thing." Tony said in shock
"Good men fall too agent DiNozzo. Believe me i have seen it." the doctor said
"You should redo the test doctor cause something is definitely wrong" Tony was literally yelling
"Our tests are very accurate agent DiNozzo" the doctor said calmly "Besides, it's both the blood and the urine"
"I don't believe it" Tony sat heavily
"That much you trust your partner?!" the doctor said sympathetically
"I'd doubt myself before i doubt him." Tony sighed sadly
Tony buried his face in his hands
"He's a very intelligent man. I don't believe it" Gibbs said incredulously
"Did he show any change in personality, something unusual? Was he going through a bad experience or something? you said he was seeing a shrink" the doctor asked
"Actually he still is" Tony whispered and he told the doctor everything in details, remembering the countless times Tim asked to be left alone and how his demeanor changed
"My God, Tim what did you do? Now what doctor?" Gibbs took a deep breath
"Now we talk to him" The doctor said
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"ADDICTION?!" Tim yelled at the people in his room
"Seriously?! You are joking right? " Tim searched their faces to make sure but their faces were grim
"Do you really think that i would do something like that, boss?!" Tim said with strong disapproval in his voice
Tony interfered to calm his furious friend
"Tim, we all know what you have been through, we want to help. No one is judging you here. "
"Agent McGee. we just want to discuss a fact, Marijuana trace was found in your blood and your urine. How do you think did that happen?"
"I really don't know, but that explains the hallucinations and everything. But I would never do that I don't even smoke...unless..."
"Unless what, Tim?" Tony said eagerly
"I have my suspicions, but it's the only explanation." Everyone gave him his full attention
"It must be her. Anita. she works at the cafeteria where i buy my coffee everyday. NO...no...She's a good person, why would she do something like that?"
"But that makes sense,Agent McGee. She can add that to your coffee" The doctor said
"But why would she do that?!"
"That we'll find out, Tim. I promise" Gibbs said firmly
Outside Tim's room, Anita was standing unseen, holding a flower bouquet in her hand and listening to every word
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Tony and Ziva walked into Tim's room
"So?!" Tim asked anxiously
"She's gone, Tim. Her apartment is empty and she didn't show up at work today" Ziva said calmly
"What about her file"
"We didn't find anyone with the name Anita McDonald that matches her description, so we lifted her fingerprints from her apartment and guess what, her name's Christina Jacobs Twenty eight years old and with more investigations we learned that her mom killed her dad when she was fifteen, and because of that accident she was admitted to a psychological hospital for three years and she escaped. A according to her shrink, she's deeply troubled." Ziva Said handing him the report
"I can't believe it. She always acted like a normal person. She didn't look like a psychopath" Tim said in shock
"Neither did Norman Bates in Psycho" Said Tony sarcastically
"What happened to her was awful, but what does this have to do with me?" Tim said in disbelief
"That we don't know probie, but we are on it" Tony said patting his friend's shoulder encouragingly, then added
"Abby traced her cell phone but of course and as expected she got rid of it. We have contacted all her co-workers and nobody knows anything. We have issued a BOLO and hopefully someone will recognize her soon"
"Are you feeling better, McGee?" Ziva asked kindly
Tim took a deep breath and said "better" he huffed and said "I have developed dependence on Marijuana and the withdrawal is bothering me."
"Don't worry, McGee. It will pass. you are a strong man and we are here for you if you need anything"
"She may try to contact you again, probie, but don't worry, two of our men are standing right outside this door. You are not alone. Okay"
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Tim was having a restless nap, he was tossing and turning when a gentle tap on his shoulder woke him up
Tim opened pain filled eyes and Jessica was standing in front of him
"You are here! Finally" he said joyfully
She hugged him gently and tears started rolling on her cheeks "I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have left you"
"Don't worry i'm fine" he said with obvious pain expressed in every move
"everything is gonna be fine, honey, Tony told me everything. I will be with you in every step of the way. just get well soon. I'm not going anywhere till you do"
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Jessica walked into Tim's room, Tony was already there.
"Hello boys. Can I enjoy the company of the handsome patient?" She asked with a wide smile on her face
"Get in the line, beautiful nurses are around McLucky all day" Tony grinned. She laughed joyfully and handed him a big cup of coffee and said
"Thank you for taking care of my favorite geek, Tony"
That's when one of the nurses walked into the room with a paper in her hand and handed it to Tim
"This message is for you, Agent McGee"
"From Who ?" he asked
" A man gave it to the receptionist and asked her to give it to you"
Tony, Tim and Jessica exchanged glances
Tim started reading the letter
~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello my love, It's me, Anita. I don't know how to start my letter, but all I want you to know, Tim, is that they are lying to you. they are nothing but a bunch of liars.
I would never hurt you I would never do that. I will tell you everything. The first time you walked into the cafeteria, I recognized you immediately, Thom Gemcity, the famous writer. I've read your beautiful novel Deep Six and I fell in love with it and with you.
I followed you that day and knew where do you go to work. I collected all the information I needed about you and the I decided to rent an apartment in the same building where you live.
I know you love me too don't deny it. Every time you came to the cafeteria you gave me a warm smile. I knew you like me too, so I was shocked when you pretended that you don't know who I'm when I moved to your building.
But I knew it must be because of that bitch who lives with you. I know you love me Tim but you just needed some encouragement, I knew you need a push, so I did what I had to do. I added (Love potion) Every time you ordered coffee or every time I made supper for you.
It's (Love Potion) not Marijuana as they say I take it too and it always makes me feel good. My mom used to prepare it herself and add it to my dad's food, that's how I learned how to make it.
I love you Tim and I'm not ready to let go. I know they poisoned your thoughts with what they said about me so I had to disappear, but don't worry we'll meet again, honey. I hope you understand that what I did was out of love nothing else~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Yours forever
Anita
Tony rubbed his face and said "She's as crazy as they say"
Tim Huffed nervously and said "A Lethal love potion"
THREE MONTHS LATER...
Valentine's Day
They spent the last three months searching. They left no stone unturned, but they never found her despite all the effort. they tried to track her down in every possible way but couldn't and she never tried to contact Tim ever since.
Tim spent two out of those three months recovering from the accident and from effect of Marijuana. The first month was the hardest but with the support of family and friends he had a full recovery.
Tim finally got home after a long day at the office. He was tired but he was happy. He walked into his apartment and a big smile was drawn on his face.
The apartment was decorated with red balloons and red flowers, it was fantastic, but what made him a little surprised is the yellow roses bouquet that was put on the table between the red flowers.
Tim was extremely happy. Finally everything is taking a good turn. he picked his cellular phone and dialed Jessica's number
"Hey, how are you? What are you up to?"
"Hey yourself" she smiled "Fornell and I have a meeting with Director Marshal in five minutes"
"Okay then, I'd better let you go. Just wanted to tell you that I liked what you did to the apartment"
"Really! I'm so glad you did" She said joyfully
"Everything is perfect, the balloons the red roses, the candles, but what's with the yellow roses..."
"What yellow roses? Sorry, gotta go. Marshal is here. Bye" Jessica said and ended the call
Tim stared at the phone for a second and thought "She said: What yellow roses? if she didn't buy them then who...?"
"Hello Tim. Miss me?!" a familiar voice said from behind him. The surprise made him jump and turn around but before he gets the chance to express his shock she quickly sprayed chloroform in his face and he lost the battle to stay on his feet and collapsed to the ground.
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Tim opened his eyes everything was blurry. He tried to hold his head up but it lolled to the side as if it was ready to fall off his neck.
"Tim...Tim...you okay?" the familiar voice said. What's going on why does he feel so helpless.
Suddenly he remembered everything and recognized the voice and forced his eyes open
"Anita" he said and she was right in front of him. He looked around, he was in an unfamiliar place and he was tied to a chair and right in front of his eyes there was this wall with his pictures covering it. Different pictures in different occasions. "This is creepy" he thought
"Tim I'm so glad you are finally awake." she said softly "I'm so sorry I had to do that. hope you feel better" she wiped his face with a cold washcloth
"Where am I? How did you bring me here" He said weakly
"You are in our new home. You'll love it. A friend helped me to bring you here. So what do you think, Did you like the surprise? Did you miss me as much as I missed you?" she cupped his cheeks with her hands
"The yellow, roses...that was you?" he asked
"Yes, That was me. Nice touch ha? Do you know what yellow roses stand for?" she asked and narrowed her eyes "JEALOUSY. Jealousy was eating me when you were with HER...but she won't be a problem any more. I took care of it. She will never be in our way again"
"What do you mean? What did you do?" Tim said, his heart skipping a beat while trying violently to free his arms
"Just relax. I think she's already gone. Happy Valentines day my love"
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Jessica was done with the meeting and finally going home to celebrate with Tim. She was lost in her thoughts when she pumped into Tony in the FBI building
"Tony" she smiled and gave a hug "What a nice surprise what are you doing here?"
"I was delivering the reports of a case we worked on with your agency. I'm so lucky"
"Why is that?" she smiled
"Because my car wouldn't start and I need a lift. I miss Tim so much and I wanna spend this evening with him" he said mischievously
She opened her mouth in surprise that's when he started laughing so hard
"Relax I'm just kidding. I know it's the Valentine's Day. Don't worry I won't ruin your date with Tim. I have a hot date with a hot blonde in Silver Spring. So would you please give me a ride"
She shared the laughter and said "Of course agent DiNozzo, My pleasure. hop in"
Jessica decided to take the free way to avoid the traffic
Jessica and Tony started chatting about work and life when suddenly Jessica's face paled
Tony didn't notice and continued the conversation, when he saw a big truck a few meters a way and Jessica wasn't slowing down
"Slow down, Jessica" he yelled and looked at her and noticed her pale face
"I can't Tony. I can't slow sown" she hardly avoided the truck and kept going
"What do you mean, you can't slow down. What's wrong now?"
"I don't know Tony. The brakes just stopped working" she said in horror
"Oh my God" Tony gulped loudly "Listen, Drop to a lower gear, wait for your speed to decrease and then drop down another gear."
She followed his instructions precisely and with shaky hands changed the gears
"Now what Tony?"
"There's a forest, One kilometer away. The grassy median helps. The surface of the grass and the uneven ground will provide a little resistance to help slow the car." Tony said nervously as she barely avoided another truck.
"Now, Jessica, You go to the back seat. I will take the wheel. You jump out of the car when I say so. Do you understand?"
"Are you sure, Tony?" She asked in a trembling voice noticing that the were now so close to the forest
"Yes, I'm sure. Now move to the back seat and be ready next to the door" Tony took a deep breath to calm himself down
She did as she was told while Tony was fixing the car wheel and taking her place. He took a turn towards the forest and as he expected the uneven ground slowed the car down but not slow enough as the ground started getting steeper and they were definitely heading towards a cliff.
"Jessica you have to jump now" Tony yelled at her trying his best to steady the car in a straight line
Jessica jumped out of the car. A minute later and before she gets the chance to stand up, the car fell of the cliff ... a horrible deafening explosion lit up the sky,
"TONYYYYYYYYYYY" She screamed loudly
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Jessica stood up carefully and walked towards the cliff. she was still in shock, flames were engulfing her car
"Tony" she whispered in horror. she wanted to scream louder but she couldn't find her voice.
She walked away from the ledge towards the forest checking the area with her eyes and gasped
Tony was thrown, under a tree, on his back. She ran towards him and felt for a pulse. She felt a great relief when she found one. He was unconscious. His head was wounded and was bleeding profusely.
"Tony...Tony" she tried to rouse him by gentle slaps on his cheek, but he didn't stir.
She checked his pocket and dug out his cell phone. The first phone call was to 911 and the second was to Tim but when he didn't answer his cell phone the next phone call was to Gibbs giving him the news.
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McGee was working on his robes trying to free himself when Anita walked into his room
"What did you do? what did you do Anita? " Tim said nervously
"Everything is gonna be fine, Tim. Don't worry..."
"What are you expecting, Anita? What do you think will happen next? You will keep me tied to this chair forever?" he said angrily still trying to free his hands.
"No, Tim...we'll live happily ever after...I knew your affair with that bitch was just a mistake. My dad made many mistakes but he always came back to mom."
"Anita...It's not a fairy tale ...we have no future together. I love Jessica. You are a beautiful woman and you have along life ahead of you. You can find someone...Just please let me go..."
He knew he should probably be patient with her but there was no time to try to reason with her for he needed to help Jessica and warn her that this psychopath is gonna try to hurt her.
"I can't let you go, Tim. Can't you see, you are the reason I'm still alive. I'm addicted to you. If you leave me the my life isn't worth living" she yelled
"I'm ...sorry" he gave her a sympathetic look
"Are you sure that's what you really want?" She said sadly and when he nodded she stood up heavily and said
"Then I don't have a choice" she walked towards the kitchen. Tim worked on the ropes and finally started to feel that his hands are getting free
A few minutes later Anita came back, holding something in her hand.
"I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't want us to end this way...but I promise I will give you a good ending...Romeo and Juliet ending." she said sticking out a syringe from behind her back.
"Anita, what are you gonna do?" He said already expecting how the story ends."Don't do anything that you're gonna regret later" his wrists were bleeding but he was almost done
"This is the best ending for us, Tim. I have already done my part and now it's your turn" she said exposing his arm and started injecting, what was in the needle, in Tim's arm...she was almost done with the injection when he finally freed himself and violently withdrew his arm.
"It's over, Tim, don't resist your fate. We'll die in peace...Like Romeo and Juliet..." she said with a strange psychopathic expression on her face pointing a gun at him
"Why couldn't you just love me and let me love you?" she started crying
"Let me go, Anita. We need to go to the hospital now" Tim said desperately
"This is how it ends" she said firmly
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Jessica was sitting in the living room When Gibbs and the rest of the team walked in
"How is he?" Gibbs asked worriedly
"Still unconscious, Gibbs. Head trauma but the doctors said he'll be fine. What about Tim? anything?"
Gibbs shook his head slowly and said "Nothing...We traced his cell phone to his apartment...but we just found the cell phone, there was no sign of him"
"Oh my God and we thought this nightmare was over. I'm sure it's her, Gibbs" She rubbed her face nervously
"How are you Jessica?" Ziva asked nicely after noticing how shaky Jessica was
"Tony is hurt because of me...and Tim's missing. I don't think I'm fine" she buried her face in her hands
Abby sat down next to her "Somebody needs a hug" she said wrapping her arms around Jessica's shoulders
"Thank you Abby" Jessica whispered
Jimmy walked into the room with coffee cups "Here, guys" and everybody was grateful for his kindness
"We are gonna find him" Gibbs said firmly
A nurse walked into the waiting room and smiled " Agent DiNozzo is awake and he wishes to see you all"
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Anita was sitting across the room, pointing Tim's gun at him the her head started to loll to the side
"Anita, Are you okay?" Tim whispered. He was already starting to feel the effect of whatever she injected him with but he was still strong.
He searched for a phone but he didn't find any. "I need to get some help"
He walked slowly towards her and took the gun out of her hand after a little struggle. "Come with me" he dragged her toward the door
"Leave me alone" her voice was barely audible but she dug in her heels .
"You...are...coming...with me...even if I have ...to carry...you" He felt short of breath
Barely able to walk, she tried to push him away but he didn't let go.
"I said ...leave me alone" she whispered but her resistance was less as she felt wobbly on her feet that Tim literally carried her
"Where the hell are we?" he said when he walked out the door. The house was on a hill away from population
He sat behind the wheel panting. He felt very cold and his heart was beating so fast so rested his head on the wheel as he was very tired but he remembered that lives are on the line and depend on him. He needs to warn Jessica and save himself and Anita
He started the engine and looked ahead his vision doubled and everything was blurry, but he has no choice
He focused all his attention on the road "Hang in there, Anita" he whispered and drove.
He kept driving till he finally caught the sight of a gas station. He slammed his foot on the brakes and the car swerved sharply before it completely stops.
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Gibbs was still in the hospital when his cell phone started ringing
"Gibbs" He said
"Hello Agent Gibbs...This is Captain Smith...Metro police"
"Captain Smith...What can I do for you?" Gibbs gave the man his full attention
"I understand you have issued a BOLO on a woman...We found her Agent Gibbs and we found agent McGee too"
Gibbs jumped out of his chair "You found them...Is McGee okay? where are they?"
"Annapolis, Agent Gibbs, Anne Arundel Medical Center" The man said politely
"What happened?" Gibbs' calm voice didn't show the deep concern that was raging inside
"Well, Agent Gibbs, Agent McGee was barely conscious when we found them and the other woman was unconscious. That's all I know. The Doctors are working on them"
Gibbs sighed and said "Thank you Captain Smith. We'll be their in an hour"
"No problem agent Gibbs"
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An hour later Gibbs, Jessica,ziva and Ducky were walking in the medical center directly towards the reception
"Hello ma'am, I'm looking for Agent Timothy McGee. I'm his boss, Agent Gibbs"
"Give me a second please, sir" she checked patients' files on the computer and smiled "Please wait in waiting room in the first floor, Dr. Ramirez will join you shortly"
They followed her instructions and fifteen minutes later a young doctor walked into the waiting room.
"Are here for Agent Timothy McGee?" He asked with a smile on his face and they all nodded
"So how's he doing?" Jessica asked in a shaking voice
"Well, he's fine considering...he's been injected with an overdose of Tramadol mixed with an antidepressant Which is a dangerous combination that can cause a life threatening condition known as...
"Serotonin syndrome" Ducky finished the other doctor's sentence
"Exactly, Are you a doctor?" He smiled at Ducky
"Yes, I'm a medical examiner. Dr. Donald Mallard" he offered his hand and the Dr. Ramirez shook it
"Pleased to meet you Dr. Mallard. So as Dr. Mallard said that combination of drugs causes what's know as Serotonin Syndrome. Likely he was here before any irreversible damage happens and we did what's necessary. He's resting in a private room at the moment"
"That means he's gonna be fine" Jessica asked as if her mind couldn't really process what was said
Doctor Ramirez nodded and said "Yes, he's gonna be perfectly fine"
"What about the other woman, Dr. Ramirez?" Gibbs asked
"Ah miss McDonald...well she's in critical condition in the ICU, if she makes it through the night then hopefully she's gonna be fine. Metro police told me everything about her and I contacted her shrink. If she survives she's gonna be admitted to the psychological institute where she used to be treated"
"Thank you doctor. Can we see Agent McGee now?" Gibbs said
"Yes of course follow me, please"
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In front of Tim's room the Dr. Ramirez reminded them
"Please make it a brief visit. Ten minutes tops, he needs to rest" They all nodded in agreement and walked in
Tim was asleep on the bed, a nasal cannula was supplying him with oxygen. He looked very pale and the dark circles under his eyes made it worse.
Jessica was determined to see him awake and talk to him to see for herself that he was really okay, so she touched his arm gently and he opened his eye
"Jessica" He whispered "You...are ...Okay" he held her hand and added "Anita ...told me...that..." he was barely able to talk so she shushed him
"Take it easy now, Tim. I'm fine and you are fine...that's what matters. Now calm down and we can talk later
"Get well soon, McGee. Those past few months you spent more time in the hospitals than you did at work." Gibbs said with a smile
Tim smiled back and said "On it boss"
"We have to go now Tim, Ziva and Ducky are outside waiting for their turn" Jessica kissed his cheek and walked out with Gibbs
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The next Day Tim was much better and Gibbs briefed him with everything that happened.
"Anita is gonna be fine too and she's gonna receive a long psychological therapy" Ziva said
Tim sighed and said "Poor girl. I still can't believe what happened, boss"
Jessica's phone started ringing and it was a video call from Abby and Jimmy who were in Bethesda hospital with Tony and they called to check on Tim
"I'm glad you are fine McGee" Jimmy said
"Thank you Jimmy"
"How are you doing Timmy?" she asked with a joyful smile
"I'm fine Abs. How's Tony doing? they told me what happened" Tim asked worriedly
"He's fine and he wants to talk to you..."
"Good morning probie, how are you feeling today? you look like crap" Tony smiled and added "Gibbs is not here to head slap me for saying that"
"But I'm here" Abby said and gave him a gentle slap and they all laughed
"Thank you for saving Jessica, Tony" Tim gave him a grateful smile
"You are welcome probie...Get well soon my friend"
"You too, Tony"
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