Sorry that is has taken me so long. Sometimes life throws you a curve you aren't prepared for. As Jenny Sheppard said in the episode with Jethro the Dog. "Sometimes you have to look at the reality in front of you and accept it because you can't change it." or something close. Life threw me a really big curve and I have not felt like writing. I am feeling more like myself then I have for a long time and I am ready to finish up the Harvest Fair since we have been buried in 8 ft of snow for a month!

When Ducky arrived at the Gibbs house he found both Jen and Jethro in the study with a glass of bourbon.

"Ah Jethro, Di rec tor"

Gibbs stood and poured a drink for Ducky while Jen guided him to the sofa.

"Thank you for coming Ducky."

"Well it sounded very important when you called. I do hope Abigail is okay."

Gibbs handed the glass to Ducky. "Well Duck if she doesn't get off of bed rest I can't guarantee her safety much longer."

"What exactly has our Miss Abby been up to?"

Jen explained about her day at home with Abby and how every 5 minutes she needed something else. As she was going through each and every antic Abby had pulled, Ducky was finding it harder to keep a straight face. He could picture Miss Abigail doing something devious like that to her mother.

When Jen finished her tale, Gibbs picked up on his day with Abby and what had transpired.

By the time he had finished Ducky was chuckling at Abby and her antics.

Gibbs gave him a Gibbs Glare. "Duck it was NOT funny. And if you do not clear her, you get to be her nurse tomorrow"

"Oh Jethro don't be so hasty. I will go check on Abigail now."

Ducky took his bag and began to walk upstairs. When he came to Abby's room, he knocked on the door.

Abby was laying in her bed rubbing her feet up and down the wall while singing a little song to herself. "I am laying on my bed, putting my feet on the wall to get my mom and dad back for being such a grump. Oh I hate laying in my bed and I am not allowed out of my room I will…." she stopped singing when she heard the knock on her door.

"Come in"

Abby half expected to see one of her grumpy parents and she was pleased that it was Ducky.

She popped up and threw her arms around him. "Duckman. I am so glad to see you. I thought you were mom or dad and they are grouchy."

Ducky gave her his best stern glare which was nothing compared to a Gibbs Glare. "Well my little lotus blossom it seems you have given them cause to be grouchy."

Abby feigned innocence at Ducky's accusation.

Ducky continued to glare. "Don't pretend you don't know what I am talking about. Your parents have been filling me in on your antics while on bed rest."

Abby hung her head and her black pigtails flopped in her face. "Oh"

"Is that all you have to say for yourself, oh. Well young lady I am here to see if you are well enough to be let off bed rest."

Abby began to jump up and down. "Oh Ducky you're the best. I am well enough please, please, please let me out of jail!"

"Calm down young lady, now let us take your temp."

Ducky grabbed her thermometer and shoved it Abby's mouth

When Ducky was finished he declared she was fit enough to resume normal life.

Abby hugged him and ran down the stairs ahead of him.

Gibbs and Jenny were snuggling on the sofa when they heard Abby bouncing down the stairs.

Jenny smiled "Thank god, I think bed rest is over".

Gibbs planted a soft kiss on Jenny's neck. "Let's agree never to ground Abby again"

"Deal Jethro"

Abby came bouncing into the study "I am free, free free. Free at last."

Ducky came in a moment after Abby. "Jen, Jethro, I am officially clearing Abby. She can resume normal life, but she must still finish the round of antibiotics."

Jen stood up and hugged Ducky. "Thank you Ducky. We all appreciate it."

"Anytime Jen. I must get going tonight is Mother's knitting circle with the ladies from the senior center."

Meanwhile at the McGee house, Mr. McGee was just getting home the work. He had waited 2 days for Tim's arm to feel a little better before he dealt with the sneaking out. Meanwhile Tim had been driving himself crazy worrying about what his dad was going to say. On one hand he wished he would get it over with, on the other hand he wanted to delay it.

Tim was sitting on the sofa reading when his dad got home. His dad kissed his wife and then went and sat across from Tim.

"Tim, son I think we need to talk."

Tim put down the book he was reading. And sat up to look at his father.

"Yes sir"

"Timothy I thought we had covered sneaking out when you went to the cemetery. In fact you were still grounded when you did it again. Why son?"

Tim could feel the tips of his ears turn red, and his mouth felt dry like a desert. "Um….well….I don't have a good answer sir. I wanted to be with Abby." Tim looked down afraid to see the disappointment in his father's eyes.

"Tim look at me please"

Tim looked up at his father. What he saw was understanding, love, and maybe a little bit of empathy.

"Tim I know what is like to be a boy who is smitten with a girl. Abby seems like a nice girl. But you have to start to think and make better choices."

"Yes sir". Tim was hoping this was going to be the end of the discussion, but luck was not on his side.

"Timothy you have left me no choice. You snuck out while grounded for sneaking out, so clearly grounding doesn't work. I have no choice but to spank you."

While the McGee 's usual punishment was grounding, both Tim and Sarah had gotten an occasional spanking when warranted.

"Up to your room Tim. I will be up in a minute."

Tim got up and slowly made his way up to his room. His stomach was already doing flip flops. He hated getting spanked, well in hindsight who doesn't hate getting spanked?

Mr. McGee went into the kitchen to retrieve the "spanking spoon" a wooden spoon which was kept in the drawer and only used for spanking naughty children.

Tim was hoping his dad was not going to use the spoon. That thing stung. When Tim saw his dad enter with the spoon he could already feel the tears come to his eyes. He could feel the sting in his backside already.

Mr. McGee hated what he was about to do but it was his parental duty to keep his children safe, which he couldn't so when they were sneaking out. "All right Tim, pants down and bend over the bed."

Tim rested his broken arm on the bed and used his other hand to grab the blanket.

All of a sudden there was a crack sound followed by a searing pain on Tim's butt.

The pattern of a cracking sound followed by pain carried on until every inch of Tim's butt had been covered.

When Mr. McGee was done he pulled Tim into a hug, told him all was forgiven, and then left to give Tim time to pull himself together.

Tim kicked off his pants and laid on his bed. He used his non broken arm to try to rub his butt which stung like the blazes.

Later that night after dinner Mrs. McGee had made some homemade cookies. She filled a plate and handed them to Tim.

"Timmy, would you be a dear and take these to the Gibbs's please?"

"Um aren't I grounded?"

Tim's mom put her arm around her son. "No Tim the spanking your dad gave you wiped the slate clean. Besides I think Abby would like your company after being on bed rest."

"Thanks mom" before Tim left he gave his mom a kiss on the cheek. "Love you mom"

When the Gibbs doorbell rang Tony answered it. When he saw Tim at the door he yelled into the house to whomever was listening. "Hey McGrounded is here."

Jen came out of the kitchen and greeted Tim. "Tim, please come in."

"Thanks Mrs. Gibbs, my mom sent these over for you."

"Oh thank you they look wonderful."

Before Jen could get the cookies to the kitchen Tony had already pounced on them.

Jen gave up and put the cookies down in the family room. Tony continued to much on them.

Abby came running down the stairs when she heard Tim's voice.

"Timmy!" she came running into the family room and threw herself at Tim nearly knocking him over.

"Hey Abbs"

Abby being Abby began talking 90 miles on hour never stopping for a breath.

Jen came into the living room with classes of milk for everyone.

"Tim please take a seat, make yourself comfortable."

As Tim tried to sit carefully, Tony picked up on that look. It was the "I just got spanked and am trying to sit without it hurting look."

Tony couldn't help but comment. Much to McGee's embarrassment Tony announced "Hey Mcgrounded got McSpanked."

Tim's ears turned red.

Jenny pounced on her firstborn. "Anthony. Apologize. It is none of your business and I suggest unless you want a spanking, you leave Tim alone."

Tony was embarrassed at getting called out by his mother in front of Tim, but he knew his mom didn't play and would follow through on her threat so he swallowed his pride and apologized.

Abby and Tim , okay mostly Abby, talked for an hour until Tim has to go home. Abby was thrilled that she had her best friend back. Tim was thrilled to spend time with Abby. And the two agreed that sneaking out was too painful and not worth it.

The End