NCIS Imagine: Being there for Gibbs During Hard Times
Requested by: Anon
Warning(s): Mentions of drugs, OD’ing, some angst
Nothing
You didn’t really know what to say to him. What could you say?
You know if you were in this situation, there would be nothing anyone could say to make this better.
Yet, you still had to say something. It's not like you could just say nothing. Because then you’d be an asshole.
You approach your boss from behind, quiet and still trying to find the right words.
“At least the weather is nice,” you say softly. “You always told me she liked the warm but not too warm weather.”
He whirls around so suddenly, your brain barely had any time to register the movement. Gibbs is an inch from your face, full of anger.
“Oh yeah, the weather is great. A great day to enjoy the sun while my mother is buried from an overdose of pills! Thanks, [Y/N] for the comment!”
His voice is so sharp and belittling, that tears spring to your eyes instantly. Yet, even in this moment, you can’t help but wonder how any suspect of Gibbs’s managed to keep their cool around him. Well, that’s why he’s the best, isn’t it?
“You’re right...I..I’m sorry.” Your voice comes out quiet, and way more childlike than you wanted it to be.
The anger that was once on his face seems to vanish, only to be replaced with a haunted tiredness you’ve never seen on your boss’s face. You almost wish for the anger back.
“No. Don’t be. I’m just...” he can’t seem to find words, gesturing to the grave with his bouquet of flowers. “She’s just...”
You nod and grab his free hand without thinking. To your surprise, he doesn’t reject it and instead bows his head silently to the headstone.
You realize you were wholly wrong about silence being your enemy. And as Gibbs holds onto your hand as he lays the flowers on the fresh mound of dirt, you realize saying nothing gave Gibbs more comfort than words would ever give him.















