Hey gentlemen and ladies
A new story for being an AU take on an episode I loathe of Dog Tags, with some other changes.
Inside a house
Gibbs, DiNozzo, and Ziva look upon the dead Kyle Hanson lying on the floor barely able to hear much from the loud radio music, yet catch gunshots.
"Tim" Ziva yells in alarm.
Rushing for where the sound came from briskly followed by Tony, and Gibbs exiting the house onto a patio seeing a dog having a bullet wound. Meanwhile, McGee lying there is clutching at his neck trying to stop bleeding using his remaining good arm.
Looking on in horror Ziva allows her years of being a professional Mossad/NCIS operative to have control by immediately crouching down. Rapidly removing her jacket Ziva presses it against Timothy's neck wound.
"DiNozzo call an ambulance now, then keep Tim awake. Going to see if I can find more towels" Gibbs orders.
Pulling out his phone "What about the dog?" Tony asks.
"If it tries attacking, kill him" Gibbs replies icily heading inside.
"Dispatch this is Agent DiNozzo, we have an officer down. Request immediate medical assistance now" Tony says.
Following the phone call that Tony hangs up on for heading over to the agents, Tony crouches down.
"Hey, come on probie, don't die on me. If you do, who can I put super glue on the keyboard or loosen chair screws?" Tony asks jokingly.
"Tony, be serious" Ziva snaps.
"I am, he needs to stay awake" Tony replies angrily.
"Don't fight over me, not worth…" Tim says gasping "Your just being nice cause of the boss."
"You are worth it," Ziva says reassuringly.
"Ninja's right, just focus on something, but don't talk. Your losing blood" Tony says.
Tim merely blinks in understanding while attempting to stay awake. Gibbs rushes back in having found a medic kit, and towels. Gibbs, Ziva, and DiNozzo manage to help get McGee's temporary patched until EMS arrives.
Having arrived by that point Ducky and Jimmy move into action for Ducky heading with the EMS while leaving Jimmy to secure the crime scene. Privately Ziva was not exactly overjoyed about staying behind but a reassuring nod from Ducky, plus the man's medical experience knows that Tim's in safe hands.
The four finished processing the crime scene while EMS transported Timothy McGee to Bethesda Hospital.
Later in a waiting room
Sitting Donald "Ducky" Mallard uneasily shifts knowing that despite the apparently soft fabric, it's very rough, and clearly wonders if the people who design these chairs are purposely unpleasant. At least his morgue is not designed to be comfortable for guests on purpose given the only real guests are gone.
Regardless of any title has always Ducky knows a dislike of hospitals when people he cares for, not that it's much better for people he doesn't know either. The medical aspect is what interests him.
Glancing over on seeing the double doors open from Gibbs, DiNozzo and Ziva walk in followed by Abby who is apparently in an unhappy conversation with the Mossad assassin-turned-agent.
Evidently regarding the conversation of McGee shooting the dog that Abby is upset over, calling him bad McGee and saying how this isn't real given younger agent is just being overly dramatic. How McGee never gets hurt since it's always Gibbs or DiNozzo.
Frowning Ducky knows Jethro is much more concerned over his youngest agent rather than Sciuto's dramatics, and Ziva is mostly glaring at the other woman after telling her to be quiet. Really Ducky notes if Sciuto keeps this up much longer well he might actually cross lines, and get involved personally.
Pushing those thoughts aside Ducky stands up letting out a wince as these chairs don't do much for his older body, and heads over towards his friends.
"What is his condition Duck?" Gibbs asks.
"I'm frankly not sure Jethro, they took him back for surgery. I've been unable to get any information following" Ducky explains.
"But you are McInjured's emergency contact, Ducky, like you are for the rest of us," Tony says.
"Yes, but I'm not assisting in the operation myself Anthony. I am in the moment in the dark as you" Ducky replies.
"Well, he can't be that bad, just a minor scratch. McGee hurt that dog worse, and I can't believe the director had security lock the dog up away from me" Abby says unhappily.
"A dog that is withdrawing from drugs Abigial attacked Timothy. If I were you, I would be more concerned over your teammate instead of a carnivorous mammal" Ducky says lightly disciplining.
"You've seen his injury; how bad do you think it is?" Ziva inquiries in concern.
The answer never arrives gives the doors on the opposite room's side open as a dark-haired man walks in wearing a white medical coat while removing a face mask, and gloves. He ventures over to the group looking on.
"I'm Dr. Fleischman, you family of Agent McGee?" the man asks.
"Yes, and I'm Dr. Mallard, one of his main emergency contacts" Ducky explains.
"Shouldn't the boss be on there?" DiNozzo asks.
"Got taken off following Mikel Mawher case after Timothy had to knell at his desk" Ducky replies.
"Has anybody notified his wife?" Fleischman asks.
"Um, probie is married?" DiNozzo blurts out while Abby yells "He has a WHAT?"
"A Mrs. Ziva David McGee?" Fleishman inquiries oblivious.
Gibbs turns giving a pointed look at the younger dark-haired woman, DiNozzo unable to form words looks at her mouth agape while Abby is glaring venomously. Meanwhile Ziva exhaling feels a certain calm wash over before meeting the man's eyes.
"She is already knowledgeable" Ziva replies "I believe I speak for nearly everybody when inquiring about my husband's condition?"
"Agent McGee is stable with no real permanent damage to his neck and arm. I recommend keeping him from field duty for a few weeks" Fleishman says.
"McGeek usually is busy with the computers so nothing there will change or help Abby in the lab," DiNozzo says.
"I thought he was a field agent, which implies going out on the field?" Fleishman replies.
Scowling "Can we see him?" Gibbs asks.
"Yes, but don't overwhelm my patient. You do and you'll be banned" Fleishman says having a pointed look towards Sciuto "And currently is still sleeping so don't wake him either."
Glaring "How about you let me manage my team?" Gibbs asks.
Meeting the man's gaze unflinchingly "That might work on the recruits, Special Agent Gibbs but I live with Maggie, my wife so you don't even come across as scary. This is my hospital and if you don't like how I conduct things you may leave" Fleishman replies "Nor am I giving special treatment to people whom my patient clearly eliminated off his contact list."
"Take us to his room," Gibbs says after a moment.
"What, you're seriously not just going to let this medical" Abby starts yet cut off.
"Enough" Ducky replies firmly.
This seems to quiet her down as nobody really wants to upset the usual very calm and unfazed older man. The six individuals venture down the hallway heading to McGee's room.
Hope you all enjoyed this start and for those wondering, yes, I have the entire story written.
Yes, this is a Timothy McGee/Ziva David pairing. Originally planned a tie in McGee's reflections my first story with that romance can easily be read as a standalone.
Next chapter will be the reactions, this will be fun.