I will be there for you by bonafide nocta (PG)

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Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Leroy Jethro Gibbs / Donald "Ducky" Mallard
Author on LJ: bonafide_nocta
Author Website: Not available.

Why this must be read:

First of all, mostly because of the summary Bon supplied with this fic; "Don't ever think about pulling such a stunt again, or it'll be your ass on my knee next time, got it DiNozzo?"

Second, by the time you've read this fic, you'll want to give Gibbs and Ducky a hug.

Third, the song she used to write this fic with is amazing.

Fourth, it's absolutely bittersweet, but gorgeously written.

Fifth... It shows Gibbs' soft side.

Sixth... just because Bon is fantastic.



"'Your ass on my knee', Jethro? Really..."

Gibbs shrugged, looking ahead of him at the reflection on the metal doors. At Ducky. "Gotta keep him on his toes somehow, right?"

Ducky sighed, but stayed silent otherwise. To Gibbs, the silence of his friend spoke volumes about his state of mind. In some way it scared him to see the man he'd known for so long clam up in such a way. Scared him, made him worry. He knew the emotions were visible in his eyes, but Ducky still refused to look at him.

Gibbs turned, the cup of coffee he'd laid down next to him the only thing between them. "You want to tell me what's wrong, Duck?"

"I'm tired, Jethro. The drive home is taxing enough as is..."



I will be there for you