The ride to the hospital felt endless. Valarie had no idea what she would do if Tony died. He was the best friend she'd had in a long time. She was not important. Tali was the most important thing in Tony's life and she adored her Abba. It would devastate that sweet little girl. Right now Tali was in the care of the state but Valarie would collect her as soon as she knew something about Tony. They arrived to Bethesda in record time and Tony was raced away from her sight. She walked over to the waiting area and paced around the room. Jeremiah had texted her and she told him she replied back they did not know anything yet.
"Are you here for Tony DiNozzo?" A doctor asked.
"Yes" Valarie replied.
"He's lucky you found him. Right now our biggest concerns are swelling on the brain and a ruptured spleen. We are monitoring his brain but as of now we see no need to operate. However he was taken back to have his spleen removed due to massive internal bleeding. He is currently receiving a blood transfusion but he is stable. His less severe injuries are two cracked ribs and a fractured elbow. He also has contusions and bruising. As of now he remains stable but the next forty-eight hours are critical. He is in the ICU at the moment but should be moved to a regular room sometime tomorrow." Dr. Peterson explained.
"So he's going to be OK?" Valarie asked.
"As of now we are anticipating a complete recovery." Dr. Peterson replied.
"May I see him?" Valarie asked.
"In the morning. Unfortunately we have to be extra strict due to him being in intensive care." Dr. Peterson explained.
Dr. Peterson went on to explain that Tony was in a medically induced coma due to the swelling. Shortly after she received the news, the LEO's arrived. They spoke with Dr. Peterson for a good twenty minutes and departed furious. Things were not looking good for Gibbs and his team. Valarie knew that she needed to get to Tali but she wanted to make sure those bastards went down. She flagged the officers down and enlightened them on some of the teams history.
"So this McGee turned the radio off on Tony during a case. Even though he knew Tony was hunting a dangerous domestic terrorist. Abby knew about it but never reported it to her higher ups. She also falsified evidence when it came to Agent Gibbs murdering a man in Mexico?" Officer Swan questioned.
"Yes, the man Gibbs killed was the murderer of his wife and child." Valarie admitted.
"And did Agent Gibbs' wife and daughter come back from the dead after she died? Did that cartel never hurt anyone again?" Officer Swan questioned.
"No in fact it put Gibbs' father, his father's entire town, and multiple NCIS employees in grave danger. Including the man who turned his back and allowed the murder." Valarie replied.
"So what good did it do?" Officer Swan asked.
"None" Valarie replied.
"Bingo" Officer Swan confirmed.
"Will this and the other information I gave add to their sentences?" Valarie asked.
"We will have to hand the case over to internal affairs and they may have to hand it over to the FBI. If even an ounce of this is proven, then yes it will add on to their sentences. Which given Tony still being a police officer will be hefty." Officer Swan explained.
"Is there any chance they will get off?" Valarie asked.
"Thankfully Tony was smart enough to install cameras in his home but none of them were smart enough to look. The evidence is at the station and they are in lock up." Officer Swan assured.
After speaking with Officer Swan, Valarie headed to pick up Tali. She had been taken to the Children's Home for the night. Where she would at least have a warm bed and fresh clothes in the morning. Valarie stopped by the house to collect her legal documents. Once upon a time she thought it was ridiculous that Tony have provision for temporary care for Tali. Then she got to know the team and how toxic they were. She did not doubt that they would have swooped in on Tali and tried to take her from Tony. McGee, Gibbs, and Abby were locked away, but Ducky was still out. Valarie grabbed her file box and drove to the home. After showing everything to both the police and then to the director of the children's home. She had sweet Tali in her arms.
"Abba?" Tali called.
"Abba is in the hospital." Valarie replied.
"Abba hurt?!" Tali gasped.
"Yes but he is going to be just fine and you will be able to see him in a few days." Valarie assured.
"Promise?" Tali asked.
"Cross my heart but for now you are my baby girl." Valarie replied.
Early the following morning Ed woke and headed down the hall to check on his daughter. It had been days since she last got out of bed. He was grateful for the peace but knew this was even less healthy. She had not bathed or eaten in days. For a time she even refused water. Ed had taken her to the hospital but all they could do was give and IV and send her on her way. She had refused psychiatric help. She would not respond and the doctors eventually just gave up. She had asked for Ducky and Jimmy's other friends. Ed had begged them to be civil for just an hour but they arrived ready to attack Tony. He sent them on their way and than heard Breena say she had given up. He prayed for a miracle but knew she was too far gone. She was gone the day they died. He got her to drink a small amount of water each day but it was barely enough to sustain. She had seemed OK the night before. She even mentioned being hungry but too tired to eat. Ed was planning on taking her for whatever she desired. He opened the door to her room, hoping she was still doing well. Instead he opened the door and was met with total silence. Her arm was hanging off the bed and he could see the blood. He raced over praying that he was wrong. There was no pulse and an empty pill bottle lay beside the knife on the floor. On the nightstand was the note that confirmed his greatest fears.
"I cannot go on without my Jimmy and my Tori. I am sorry, Breena."
A/N: Breena's death was certainly not unexpected albeit tragic. New chapter will be up soon. Thanks for reading and please review.