{"id":10769,"date":"2018-05-05T19:29:52","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T02:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/?page_id=10769"},"modified":"2018-05-05T21:54:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T04:54:20","slug":"the-redhead-returns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/the-generals-office\/bj-jones\/ncis-navel-criminal-investigation\/the-redhead-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"The Redhead Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title<\/strong>: The Redhead Returns
\nAuthor<\/strong>: Bj Jones
\nRating<\/strong>: FRM
\nSummary:<\/strong>Lee returns
\nSequel:<\/strong> The Redhead<\/a> and The Redhead’s Husband<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Gibbs rolled over in the bed, reaching out for his lover. His hand found empty sheets, cold empty sheets. Gibbs lifted his head off the pillow and looked at the empty spot confused. He glanced at the alarm clock, then back at the empty spot.<\/p>\n

\u201cTony?\u201d Gibbs called out. It was five in the morning, and there was no way Tony was up before Gibbs. Gibbs climbed out of bed, pulled on his sweats and walked out into the living room. \u201cTony?\u201d<\/p>\n

He found Tony in the living room looking over some old photo albums. Tony was lost in his memories, didn\u2019t even notice when Gibbs sat next to him. \u201cTony?\u201d Gibbs asked quietly.<\/p>\n

Tony jerked and looked over at Gibbs, \u201cJethro?\u201d Tony looked around the room. \u201cWhat time is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s five in the morning, what are you doing up?\u201d Gibbs placed his hand on Tony\u2019s bare shoulder. \u201cTony you’re freezing.\u201d He grabbed the quilt off the back of the couch.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t sleep,\u201d Tony muttered as he pulled the blanket around him.<\/p>\n

Gibbs looked at the photo album in Tony\u2019s lap. It was a picture of Tony and Lee laughing, \u201cMemories?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Tony leaned his head against Gibbs shoulder. \u201cI never realized how much I missed her until she came back into my life. She\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs flipped the page, \u201cIs that a horse you\u2019re riding?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can ride more than just you,\u201d Tony said with a straight face.<\/p>\n

Gibbs froze for a second, then started laughing, \u201cI guess we will just have to make sure you keep practicing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReally? Then how about a ride?\u201d Tony stood up and let the blanket drop.<\/p>\n

Gibbs grinned, set the photo album on the table and followed Tony into the bedroom. \u201cWe might have to work on your mounting skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony gave him an evil smirk. \u201cMaybe I\u2019ll just take it easy on you; I mean I don\u2019t want wear out this old war horse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs stopped and eyes narrowed at the smirking young man. \u201cOld war horse?\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony laughed as he was tackled to the bed. He looked up at Gibbs a smile on his face, \u201cI love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs kissed him soundly, \u201cI don\u2019t know why.\u201d Gibbs ran a hand down Tony\u2019s cheek. \u201cBut I thank it every day that you do. Cause I love you more than life itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony\u2019s eyes went wide a bright smile graced his face. He grabbed the back of Gibbs head and kissed him hard and passionately. They were late for work.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Lee stepped off the elevator into the main bullpen area of NCIS headquarters. She slipped her sunglasses onto her head, as she walked up to Tony\u2019s desk. \u201cHey, Tony.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony grinned up at her, \u201cLee? What are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLecture at the American History Museum,\u201d Lee smiled. \u201cSo instead of having lunch with a bunch of old guys who argue about their theories over historical occurrences, I decided to ditch them and come have lunch with my favorite NCIS agent.\u201d Tony grinned, \u201cSo where\u2019s Gibbs?\u201d She turned and looked around the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot funny,\u201d Tony gave her a mock laugh. \u201cDown in the lab with Abby and Kate, going over some evidence we found,\u201d Tony looked back at his computer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you guys are busy I can come back,\u201d Lee voice turned serious. \u201cI\u2019m here over the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLee?\u201d Gibbs walked up to the redhead. \u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee opened her mouth to answer, but Tony beat her to it. \u201cDitched her classes and came to have lunch with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cActually she said she came to have lunch with Gibbs,\u201d McGee stuck his head out from under his desk. \u201cHi, I\u2019m Timothy McGee.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee cocked her head down and looked at the young man, \u201cLee O\u2019Neil, is there a reason your down there?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFixing some wires on my computer,\u201d McGee climbed up onto his chair. \u201cBoss, I got those files for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks McGee,\u201d Gibbs turned towards Lee. \u201cLunch with me?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell I said I was here to see my favorite NCSI Agent,\u201d Lee laughed. \u201cAnd, I hear you have a thing for redheads.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs smiled, \u201cActually I have an hour free.\u201d He glanced at Kate and Tony, \u201cKate, Tony I need those reports when I get back.\u201d Gibbs held his arm out, \u201cMrs. O’Neil.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee slipped her glasses on, grinned at Tony and took Gibbs arm, \u201cBye.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou better not tell him anything,\u201d Tony glared at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat like you leaving me at the alter?\u201d She stated as they walked away.<\/p>\n

Kate and McGee watched as the elevators door closed, and then turned to Tony. \u201cIt\u2019s not what you think.\u201d Tony grumbled as he turned towards his computer.<\/p>\n

Kate just looked at him, \u201cOh come on Tony you can\u2019t leave us hanging like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFine,\u201d Tony glared at the two of them. \u201cOur parents thought it would be in their best interest if Lee and I got married. For a while we went along with it, until we realized it would have destroyed us. The day of the wedding we ran into each other as we both were sneaking out the back door.\u201d Tony grinned at the memory.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat did your parents do?\u201d McGee asked he was surprised Tony had told them so much. He rarely talked about his past.<\/p>\n

\u201cLee\u2019s parents forgave her, mine didn\u2019t.\u201d Tony turned back to the computer ending the conversation.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Gibbs laughed in the elevator. \u201cYou know McGee and Kate are grilling him right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Lee smiled. \u201cDid he tell you about it?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were working this case, a mummified bride found in a cellar.\u201d Gibbs commented as they headed for his car, \u201cAfterwards he asked, how the hell did I get through three? He didn\u2019t make it through one.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe did look good in his tuxedo,\u201d Lee smiled at him. \u201cHave you gotten him into one yet?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Gibbs pulled up to a small deli. \u201cMaybe I should get him to attend the NCIS Annual Christmas Banquet. He ditches every year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust tell him you will be in your dress uniform,\u201d Lee stated as they sat down at a sidewalk table. \u201cBelieve me every time Rick wears his, I well, let’s just say we are lucky if we make it out of the house.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs grinned, \u201cMaybe I should try that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know Tony would be appalled that we were talking about his sex life,\u201d Lee grabbed her ice tea.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid the two of you ever sleep together?\u201d Gibbs asked, eyes smiling.<\/p>\n

Lee spat out her ice tea. She grabbed her napkin and cleaned up the mess, glaring at Gibbs. \u201cWhy do you ask that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou two are close,\u201d Gibbs shrugged.<\/p>\n

Lee looked at him, a small smile on her face. \u201cNo, we didn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot even once?\u201d Gibbs leaned back in his chair.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re too close,\u201d Lee leaned on the table. \u201cWe could talk to each other about our sex lives with other people. We kissed once, and it was nice I admit that, Tony\u2019s a good kisser,\u201d Gibbs nodded in agreement. \u201cBut it wasn\u2019t who we were, are.\u201d Lee sat back, \u201cDoes that make sense?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Gibbs smiled. \u201cHe\u2019s been happy since you\u2019ve been back in his life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been happier because he\u2019s getting laid.\u201d Lee smirked, \u201cHe loves you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know why,\u201d Gibbs felt a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re a good man, Jethro Gibbs. Don\u2019t let anyone tell you different.\u201d Lee pointed her finger at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving him in my life has made life worth living.\u201d Gibbs\u2019s tone was serious. \u201cI don\u2019t know what I would do if I lost him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cKnow the feeling,\u201d Lee looked out onto the street. \u201cI miss Rick.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow long has he been gone?\u201d Gibbs asked. He glanced up at the waiter as he set down their lunches.<\/p>\n

\u201cA year,\u201d Lee nibbled on her sandwich.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen is he due home?\u201d Gibbs sipped his coffee.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn six months,\u201d Lee groaned. \u201cA long six months.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou’re welcome to come and visit Tony and me, any time.\u201d Gibbs placed his hand over hers. \u201cI know it can be difficult for troops families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee smiled, \u201cThanks.\u201d<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Lee and Gibbs walked back into the bullpen snickering. Tony, Kate and McGee stopped and stared. \u201cWhat the hell did you give him?\u201d Tony demanded eying Gibbs carefully. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t snicker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which caused the two to laugh harder. Lee sauntered over to Tony\u2019s desk a grin on her face. She sat on the edge of his desk and leaned over, \u201cI hear you’re riding again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony\u2019s face blushed, his eyes shot towards Gibbs who was acting very innocently at his desk. \u201cYeah, well you know. Good exercise and all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee and Tony broke out laughing, \u201cI can\u2019t believe you two were talking about that.\u201d Tony glared at Lee in between gasps of air.<\/p>\n

Lee shrugged; she looked up to see a Marine enter into the area. Her smile disappeared and a sense of dread filled her.<\/p>\n

Gibbs noticed the Marine, stood and walked up to him. \u201cMay I help you?\u201d Gibbs asked in his best Gunny Sergeant voice.<\/p>\n

The Marine stood at attention, and looked directly at Gibbs. \u201cI\u2019m looking for Mrs. Richard O’Neil. I was told she would be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee took a step back from Tony\u2019s desk, eyes wide, shaking her head no. Tony shot around his desk pulling her to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a friend of Mrs. O’Neil,\u201d Gibbs watched Tony pull a shaking Lee to him. \u201cI\u2019ll take the message.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry to report, that Colonel Richard O’Neil has been declared MIA,\u201d The Marine handed the telegram to Gibbs and saluted. He turned and looked at the sobbing Lee, \u201cI\u2019m sorry Ma\u2019am.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, God No!\u201d Lee cried out as she fell into Tony. \u201cNot Rick.\u201d Her legs gave out, pulling Tony down with her to the floor. The room went silent, all feeling her pain.<\/p>\n

Gibbs turned to towards Kate, who had tears in her eyes. \u201cKate,\u201d Gibbs voice suddenly sounded old. \u201cGet Ducky, we may need him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kate nodded and headed for the elevator. She knew there was nothing she could say or do to help. Lee was in good hands with Tony and Gibbs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoss, do you want me to do something,\u201d McGee asked quietly.<\/p>\n

Gibbs turned to the young man, \u201cActually, McGee, find out what happened. I want to know everything. He is a Marine so we have jurisdiction.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cRight on it, boss.\u201d McGee gave a tight smile towards Tony, and took off.<\/p>\n

Ducky ran out of the elevator as soon as it opened. He kneeled in front of the sobbing woman, hand soothing her hair. \u201cLee?\u201d<\/p>\n

She just shook her head no, and rocked in Tony\u2019s arms. \u201cLee, I\u2019m going to give you something to sleep.\u201d Ducky looked at Tony, who nodded giving his permission.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cShe asleep?\u201d Gibbs asked quietly, when Tony entered the living room.<\/p>\n

After Ducky had given her a sedative, they had brought Lee back to Gibbs place. Tony held her until the sobs evened out and she fell into a fitful sleep.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Tony whispered. He looked up at Gibbs tears in his eyes.<\/p>\n

Gibbs held his arms out as Tony fell into them. \u201cPlease, promise me you won\u2019t go.\u201d Gibbs rubbed Tony\u2019s back. \u201cI couldn\u2019t take it if you left.\u201d Tony sobbed into his shoulder.<\/p>\n

\u201cTony,\u201d Gibbs pulled him back looking the young man in the eyes. \u201cI don\u2019t ever want to leave you, but if I\u2019m called out, it\u2019s my duty.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis sucks,\u201d Tony fell back into Gibbs arms. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t deserve this, no one deserves this.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, she doesn\u2019t, but we will be here for her.\u201d Gibbs closed his eyes kissing Tony\u2019s temple. \u201cI\u2019ve got McGee checking into it. He\u2019s MIA – Missing In Action not dead. There is still hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony stepped back, \u201cI love you.\u201d Tony kissed him, soft and sweet.<\/p>\n

Gibbs pulled the man back into his arms, holding him tightly. \u201cI love you, too. We will find out what happened, and we will either bring him home or bring Lee closure. Either way we will be by her side every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony held on to Gibbs as tears streamed down his face. He cried for the pain the woman sleeping was in, he cried for the love he felt for the man in his arms, he cried for the men and women who were giving their lives for freedom, he cried for the ones that wouldn\u2019t come home. Gibbs held the man he loved in his arms, whispering soothing words in his ear. He couldn\u2019t stop the tears, but he could hold onto him and make sure Tony knew he was loved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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