Hello Readers. It has been a while since I have wrote anything so I am sorry if I am a little rusty. I decided I wanted to make this both a Tiva and McAbby story so I am sorry if you don't like them because they will be in here. Also, this will be my first time writing Tiva so please give me feedback along the way. Happy reading :)

A little time off won't kill you...

The rain in early April tapped on the window just outside everyone's workstations at NCIS; it seemed to be mimicking the mood hung over all of them with freakish accuracy. Things seemed to be getting back to normal and yet nothing would ever be the same for Team Gibbs.

Anthony DiNozzo still kept up is lighthearted attitude for the sake of the people around him. He would still crack his usual jokes and most of the time they didn't seem too forced. But, he had family matters weighing heavy on his mind and he wasn't sure what he should do, if there was anything he could do.

Ziva David had lost a huge part of her life and she had never felt more alone in the world. She would pick stupid fights with Tony just to fight with someone, just to feel some form of emotion.

Timothy McGee had changed most of all since he started at NCIS; he did a lot of growing up, but not as much as he had done in the past few months. He might confide in a few people, tell them the thoughts running around in his head but he mostly just kept things between him and his typewriter.

"I need to see everyone in my office." The Director called down from the top of the stairs before returning to his office.

With out a word exchanged, the team stood up and filed into the office, Gibbs closing the door behind them all.

"I know that I am not the only one in this building dealing with problems right now and it has come to my attention that I need to do something about it." Vance started the conversation and DiNozzo, David and McGee's eyes all darted between him and Gibbs wondering where this was going.

"I decided I was going to take my kids on vacation for a week, just to get their mind off everything that had happened with their mother. I'm not saying it fixed everything but it did some good. It reminded them they could still have fun, the world was going to move on."

"Director, are you suggesting we all take a vacation? Because if that's the case I have already put my time in for July and those are some reservations that I cannot change." DiNozzo spoke up.

"I am not suggesting you all take a vacation, I am ordering it. Two weeks, paid vacation, place to stay paid for and flights all taken care of. The four of you leave tomorrow at eight in the morning so I do suggest you take the rest of the day off to go home and pack." Vance said handing to each of them a packet with a plane ticket inside.

Inside was a plane ticket with the destination being Daytona Beach. Pictures of a beach house with a key attached just begged to be looked at, "And we are getting right around Spring Break time." Tony said more to himself then anyone.

"With all do respect, I do not need some beach get out to make me feel better. I am doing just fine on my own right her." Ziva protested.

"Away. It's get away." Tony corrected her but quickly shut it when Vance shot him a look and he could practically feel Gibbs hand whacking the back of his head with his mind.

"Ziva, I do not want to hear protest from you most of all. You have taken a huge hit," His voice rose to stop her from arguing, "and if I hear one more word against the subject you can hand in your gun and badge right now!" He extended his hand towards her, "No? Okay then."

With out speaking, McGee kept the packet in his hand but handed the plane ticket back to Vance and with a heavy sigh, "McGee, the same goes for you. Argue then give up your badge."

"I'm not arguing about going. I just already have a plane ticket to Orlando for this time." He told him.

"Planning a secret vacation, Probie?" DiNozzo said with a wink.

"Sarah is actually giving a lecture there and it's her first one. I told her I would be there for support." Then he changed his gaze from Tony back to Vance, "I will just cancel my hotel reservations but you should give this ticket to someone else or get a refund at least."

"Then bring someone with you. The ticket has been paid for and there are extra rooms in the beach house or share a room for all I care."

"McGoo, share a room?!" DiNozzo was fighting back laughter.

"Do what you like, McGee. Just don't let that ticket go to waste and have who ever is going with you ready by six. Have fun. And get out of my office." Vance ushered everyone out.

Gibbs hung back, "Me going was not a part of this, Leon." He said calmly.

"Gibbs, when was the last time you had a vacation?"

He thought for a moment but a moment was all Vance needed.

"Exactly, you are going. If for nothing else to make sure everyone stays in line. Now go and pack."

Tony was chattering away in the elevator, Ziva was looking more annoyed then ever and McGee was flipping the ticket around between his fingers wondering if the person he wanted to ask would be okay to ask.

Tony and Ziva stepped off the elevator but McGee lingered, "Coming, McGee?" Ziva asked over Tony's nonsense.

"Uh, I forgot something," He pushed a button on the panel and tucked the ticket inside his jacket pocket, "I'll see you all at the air port." He waved to them through the closing doors.

Tim's stomach started to do flips and his heart that was pounding in his ears suddenly became stuck in his throat when the elevator made the familiar 'ding' noise and whooshing for the doors to open. He breathed in deeply and walked towards the growing music.

"Timmy!" Abby smiled when he tapped her shoulder, "New case?" she questioned when she noticed the stunning lack of anything in his hands.

"Kind of. Vance is sending us away for a few weeks." He said in her spare chair.

"Oh? Are you going to miss Sarah's speech thing?" She asked sitting across from him.

"Actually, I'm not. Where he is sending us is really close so I'll still be able to make it."

"Well, that's good. Were you just dropping by to say bye then?" She asked still not sure why the random visit.

"Not really." He was stalling because, 'Abby, want to come on vacation with us?' was just way to hard to say apparently.

"McGee, what's going on?" She was starting to get worried that there was a lot more to this that she wasn't going to like.

"Do you like the beach?" He asked.

"It's okay. You know me and over exposure to sun but I do like playing in the water, wait, what does this have to do with anything, Tim?!" She was getting annoyed.

He stood now and started to pace, "Vance is sending us on vacation, he thinks it will do us good. But, I already have a plane ticket to Orlando because of Sarah so I have this extra one and he told me to give it to someone. And I know you have had a lot going on too so I was wondering if you'd like to come with Gibbs, Tony, Ziva and I on vacation to Daytona Beach?" He rushed out and handed her the plane ticket, "The flight is a eight tomorrow so if you want to go I think we should go talk to The Director to make sure you can get the time off too."

Abby stared at the ticket, "A beach vacation, tomorrow?" She asked.

McGee nodded.

"Heck yes I want to go!" She jumped out of her chair and hugged him, "Come on, let's go see what he says!" She grabbed him by the hand and ran to the elevator.

Just a little before six the next morning Tony and Ziva walked into the airport at almost the exact same time. Ziva had calmed down a lot, accepting that a little time off wouldn't kill her. Tony was much too hyper for six A.M. but it didn't bother her too much. They checked in their bags and headed for the terminal to find Gibbs already sitting there sipping on a cup of coffee and gesturing to tray holding four more.

"So, Tim did find someone to come with him?" Tony asked pouring a sugar in the drink.

"Yupp." Gibbs responded.

"Do you know who he is bringing?" Ziva asked.

"Nope."

Abby and Tim got to the airport just five minutes till six. Abby had talked nonstop about how much she had wanted to go on a vacation and how much fun all of them were going to have. McGee just smiled, happy Vance let her have the time off too. They too checked in their bags and headed to meet their friends.

"Abbs!" Tony stood up to hug the running pigtailed scientist.

"Oh, I was hoping McGee would bring you. I did not want to be the only girl." Ziva said as Abby took a seat between her and Gibbs.

Gibbs reached into his carry on bag and pulled out a Caf-Pow, "I had a hunch you'd be his plus one." He said handing her the drink.

"Walk with me, Tim. Let's grab some snacks for the ride." The two walked down the hall to the small shop.

Tim stayed quiet, he didn't get any sleep the night before with packing and Abby's excited phone conversation, "So tell me, McSmiles, is something going on again between you and everyone's favorite forensic scientist?" Tony asked while picking up some Gold Fish.

McGee was caught off guard. Sure they had been hanging out a little more than normal but he didn't think anyone thought anything like that, "No, nothing is going on, Tony." He told him picking up a Nutter Butter for himself.

"Sure about that? You just seem to be spending more time in her lab again and the occasional dinner plans we happen to over hear you making…" Tony drew out his question.

Tim sighed, "After things with Deering, someone told me I should maybe share how I am feeling with someone. I didn't want to for a while, mostly because we were all dealing with our own problems and then things just kept happening. But, Abby called me one night, telling me about how she had this horrible nightmare and asked me if I could stop over. So, I grabbed a late night pizza and we talked about what was going on with her and I got to tell her what was on my mind too. She's just become someone I can talk to about things, that's all, nothing else." Tim felt a twinge in his chest at the last part but he ignored it like every other time it happened.

"If you're sure. I'm not going to say anything if something is going on, rule twelve and all, just in case you are worried about that."

"Tony, really, nothing more than talking is happening." He repeated once again and paid the women for his snack.

"And that's how it always starts." Tony poked at him as they walked back to everyone.

Well, what are your thoughts? I know I didn't start the Tiva yet but believe me it is coming in the next chapter. I think I just started McAbby first because it is what I am used to writing...