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Sickness
by Jewelbaby
Rgreeneyes@aol.com
Tim was sitting at Abby’s computer wearing the breathing suit. His thoughts were somewhere other than that computer. His thoughts were laying in a bed at Bethesda. Tony Dinozzo his lover of over 6 months had inhaled a white substance that was in an envelope that was delivered to the NCIS office early that morning. Tim looked up from the computer to see Gibbs come in without his breathing suit. Gibbs motioned for him to take his suit off. Tim took it off sighing. “Thank god. That’s a relief.” Tim said. All the tests for the infection had come back negative.
“Not for Dinozzo.” Gibbs said looking over the other female Agents shoulder.
“Tony has the Y Pestis virus?” Abby asked.
“Yes. We need to find out who the bastard is who sent this letter. Now.” Gibbs barked. He walked out of the lab leaving Tim shell shocked.
5 HOURS LATER
The case had been solved. Tony would get better somewhat. The damage was done. Kate had waned to stay the night with Tony in the observation chamber. Tomorrow they would move him to a regular room. Tim was sitting at his desk working on his report when Gibbs came in. “What are you still doing here?” Gibbs asked going to his desk.
“Not ready to go home boss.” Tim said looking at his computer.
“Tim? How long have you and Tony been together?” Gibbs asked quietly.
Tim was shocked. Once he got his voice he spoke. “Bout 6 months. We got together after the case that took us to Florida. Guess seeing him laying on that floor made me realize I needed to just tell him.” Tim said.
“Do you love him?” Gibbs asked.
“Very much so.” Tim said.
“Then if I was you. I wouldn’t be sitting here at my desk doing my report. I would be over at that hospital making sure he knew I was right beside him.” Gibbs said looking at his Email.
“Kate has that claim right now. I’ll just finish this report. And then head home.” Tim said.
After Tim left the building Gibbs picked up his phone and dialed Dr, Pitt’s number. “Yeah Dr, Pitt? This is Agent Gibbs. I need a favor. In the morning I need Agent Todd at NCIS at 0800 hrs. Can you have her sent here then?” Gibbs waited for his answer. “Thank you.” Gibbs said hanging up.
NEXT MORNING.
BETHESDA HOSPITAL
Tim came into the room to find Tony laid back with a nasal cannula in his nose. And IV’s pumping full of antibiotics. He still had a blue tint to his skin but it was fading with each passing hour. Tony was currently laying back sleeping. Tim smirked and sat carefully down on the chair next to the bed. Tony moaned and rolled over facing the chair. When his eyes came opened he smiled. “When did you get here?” Tony asked still having a slight problem breathing.
Tim smirked and laid his hand on Tony’s arm. “Just walked in.” Tim said.
“Did I obey Gibbs’ order?” Tony asked eyes closing again.
“Don’t know what you mean.” Tim said.
“He came to see me last night after you solved the case. Told me to not die and that was an order.” Tony said.
Tim got it and smirked. “You obeyed his orders. You’re in a regular room at Bethesda. They took you out of Isolation early this morning.” Tim said.
“Kate?” Tony asked.
“Gibbs ordered her back to NCIS at 8 this morning to do a report.” Tim said.
“She’s sick. She’s needs rest...” Tony was saying as his body gave out and he went to sleep.
Tim smirked and kissed his head. “So do you.” Tim said.
1 DAY LATER
BETHESDA
Abby Ducky Kate and Gibbs all piled into Tony’s room. “Tony!!!!!!!!!!!” Abby squealed and ran over and flung herself at him.
“Abby.” Gibbs warned.
Tony hugged her back. “She’s alright. Did you miss me Abby?” Tony asked.
“Most definitely.” Abby said kissing her cheek.
“Hey Ducky. I hear you and Dr. Pitt got well acquainted?” Tony said smiling at the English doctor.
“We did indeed. In fact I just spoke with him and he seems to think that given a few more days in here you’ll be able to go home.” Ducky said.
“Thank god. As much as I like this place. I’m ready to be in my own bed.” Tony said.
Dr. Pitt came in. “Hi all. Tony how are you feeling?” He asked.
“Still having trouble breathing. But it’s getting better.” Tony said.
“To be expected. I’m sure Doctor Mallard told you in a few days we’ll release you. Well when you go home you are to be on moderate bed rest for a couple of weeks. Which means no running or swimming. Gotta let your lungs heal. As for work when you go back I would want you to start off slow with desk duty and then after a couple weeks of that go back out into the field. But as for right now you just need to rest. Your body especially your lungs have been compromised by the Y pestis virus.” Dr, Pitt said.
“Should he have someone stay with him when he goes home?” Kate asked.
“It’s not necessary but it couldn’t hurt. Just to make sure he behaves.” Dr, Pitt said smirking at Tony.
“Agent McGee can look after Tony when he goes home. I’ve told Director that my team will be on a need only basis for the next few weeks.” Gibbs said.
“That’s good. Ok get some rest and I’ll check on you in a while.” Dr, Pitt said leaving the room.
“Well we best let Anthony rest.” Ducky said.
Once all goodbyes were said and everyone had left Tony looked at Tim. “We need to talk.” Tony said..
“About?” Tim asked.
“About you moving into my apartment.” Tony said.
“What? Where did this come from?” Tim asked.
“Came from me fearing that I was gonna die. Tim I’ve lived my whole life in my father’s shadow. I don’t wanna live a double life. I wanna be able to go home to you at night and not worry about having to go to my apartment or you having to go to yours early in the morning for clothes.” Tony said.
“Me neither but what about work. I would have to get a change of address and I’m sure every one in personnel would notice your address.” Tim said.
“Easy get a Post office box. Tell em someone had been messing with your box and you got a P O box.” Tony said.
Tim was impressed. “You’ve really thought this through haven’t ya?” Tim asked.
“I have. I know I won’t be able to lift much but I think between some of my frat buddies we can get your stuff into my apartment over the weekend. I want this Tim. And if you think about it long enough you want it too.” Tony said taking Tim’s hand and squeezing.
“I do. Ok. I’ll close out my lease and start packing tonight.” Tim said.
“Cool. I love you.” Tony said.
“I love you too. Now rest.” Tim said.
“Only if you come rest with me. I’m really going through withdrawal from not having you in my arms.” Tony said smiling his charming smile.
“Move over and I’ll crawl in.” Tim said toeing his shoes off and crawling into the bed beside Tony. Neither man noticed the 4 people watching them from the doorway. Each with a tiny smirk on their face.
END [FOR NOW]