"Check out the boss..." Tony leaned over and whispered into Ziva's ear as he motioned towards Gibbs. "He look nervous to you?"

"Nervous? Gibbs does not get nervous."

"Yeah, I thought so too, but the baby is due any day now. He's gotta be freaking out."

Ziva shook her head and tried to examine her boss without being obvious. "You know, he does look a little flushed…"

Tony agreed. "I'll take care of it." He hopped down from her desk and paced in front of Gibbs. "Hey boss, feeling alright?"

Gibbs simply stared up at him without a response.

"Not that you look bad…I mean you always look good. It's just Ziva said you look a little flushed and…"

Gibbs snapped his head towards Ziva. "Is that right?"

Ziva started to fume as she watched a smirk flash on Tony's face. She stood up seconds later to defend herself. "It's completely understandable given the circumstance…"

Gibbs stared at the both of them for a few moments before standing up. "I'm going for coffee."

After he left; Tony shrugged in his own defense. "You see, that's the like tenth cup of coffee today."

"What is so strange about that?"

He pointed at his watch. "It's not even noon…"

"Where's the boss?" McGee was frantic when he entered the bull pen; even more frantic than usual.

"Went for Coffee. What's with the red alert?" Tony stood up as did Ziva.

"She…Abby….call…wont go through…" He was stuttering through the phrase before Ziva placed both hands on his face to calm him.

"McGee, breathe…what is going on?"

Tim took a long breath. "She's in labor…she couldn't get a hold of the boss…"

Tony took immediate charge. "Probie, get the baby bag, it's under his desk…Ziva, pull up the car…I'm heading out to meet the boss half way…meet me outside."

Ziva raced for the keys as McGee filed behind her into the elevator; bag in hand. Tony raced down the stairwell and into the street within minutes. He jogged down the block and turned the corner to collide with Gibbs...and his coffee.

"Boss, thank God." He cringed at the sight of his coffee cup hitting the sidewalk and suddenly became very afraid.

"DiNozzo…"

Tony put his hands up. "Before you kill me, there's something you should know first." He heard the sounds of car horns and knew Ziva would soon be arriving. "Abby's in labor boss…"

Gibbs suddenly became even more pissed. "Had to spill my coffee didn't you Tony."

"Uh…"

"Quiet…" He started to jog down the sidewalk just as Ziva came to a screeching halt outside the coffee shop. Tony held the passenger side door open with a smile.

"Always be prepared boss." He just got the phrase out before receiving a well deserved head slap. He watched as Gibbs passed him and opened the driver's side door. He motioned for Ziva to move over; which started a chain reaction of seat belts buckling and silent prayers.

Gibbs brought the car to a halt outside the ER doors and raced towards the entrance without hesitation. He was quickly met by two security guards.

"You can't park there sir."

Tony didn't take much time to settle his nerves before stepping in. "We're NCIS…"

"Like the TV show?"

Gibbs was getting increasingly frustrated; and threw the keys at Tony. "Move the damn car."

Tony quickly tossed the keys at Ziva. "Go with her Probie; make sure she stays between the lines…"

Tim slipped back into the car reluctantly as Tony as Gibbs passed through the doors. Tony led the way to the maternity ward and the two were met by a familiar face.

"Where is she Duck?"

Ducky sighed. "She's down the hall Jethro…but I should warn you…" He wasn't able to finish before Gibbs was half way down the hall.

Gibbs entered into the room and once again experienced flashbacks. At the sight of him; she slowly smiled.

"Oh Gibbs…I tried calling…"

He stroked a few strands of hair from her face; before stroking it gently and kissing her. "I'm here sweet heart."

"I'm so…" She clenched his hands hard as a contraction came and went. "Happy."

He managed a smile; and reached for a towel to dry her face. "It's gonna be okay…"

Ziva and McGee arrived in the hallway moments later. "How's she doing?" Tim piped up first, wondering why they were in the hall way and not inside.

"Only family is allowed in there Probie." Tony offered as he watched McGee try to peek in the window.

"Oh." He slowly frowned.

Ducky motioned towards the waiting room. "We will all be more comfortable waiting down the hall. I will step in and get updates as the labor continues. Just be aware, labor can take quite a long time…"

"Tell me about it, when I was born, my mom was in labor for 16 hours." Tony offered; strolling down the hall beside Ziva.

She had to smile. "That explains a lot Tony."

"Push!! Push!!"

Gibbs hands had lost all feeling and he hoped beyond hope it would be over soon. "Hee, hee, hee, who." He repeated what he'd learned in those LaMas lessons; even if he did try and block out the class experience all together.

Abby tried to follow his breathing; and thinking of anything other than the pain. As she pushed once more, she let her head fall back onto Gibbs arm. "It hurts so bad…"

"I know baby, it'll be over soon…just breathe with me…Hee Hee Hee, who…"

"Hee, Hee, Hee, who." She repeated and almost smiled at how embarrassed he was willing to be for her.

"Okay Mrs. Gibbs…we can see the baby…one more final push…"

Gibbs thought he felt a bone break in his hand as she let out that final push. It was then; he heard one of the world's most beautiful sounds. His baby crying. Their baby crying.

Ducky raced into the waiting room to find Tony sprawled out over a couple chairs; his head laying comfortably in Ziva's lap. McGee hadn't stopped pacing since they'd gotten there.

"It's a girl!!" He shouted as loud as he deemed appropriate and watched Tony tumble onto the ground as Ziva stood up in celebration.

"Ow!" Tony rubbed the side of his forehead as he stood up but quickly forgot the pain; as he joined in on the hugs.

"Can we see her?" Tim eyes were filled with tears, and his smile was beaming from ear to ear.

"In a few minutes. They are settling them into their room now."

She was wrapped in a pink blanket; so innocent and quiet. Gibbs held her as if she was breakable. He swayed her in his arms and fighting back the lump in his throat, he sang to her…

"Hush little baby, don't say a word…Papa's gonna buy you a mocking bird…and if that mocking bird don't sing…papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring…" He swallowed hard and let a lone tear fall on her blanket as he stared downward into her eyes. "I'm never gonna let anything happen to you…I promise…" He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and smiled. "I promise."

"How's it feel to be a dad again boss?" Tony asked; while making faces at the baby.

"I never stopped DiNozzo." He tried to smile. "You know if you keep that up; your face is gonna stay that way."

"Yeah yeah." He spouted back and watched as the baby was passed along to every member of the team. Ducky held her like a pro; Ziva was scared at first but slowly became more comfortable; Tim was too busy blowing his noise to enjoy it. When it was Tony's turn he was as gentle as they'd ever seen him be.

"Hi little cuddle wuddles…I'm your favorite uncle Tony…" He looked up and grinned. "Oh uh, what's her name boss?"

Gibbs reached out for Abby's hand and smiled.

"Gabby."

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AN: That's all she wrote folks. Hope you've enjoyed the ride :). Thank you to all those who read and reviewed! Take care, -TLH (An official Gabby Shipper) :)