Special Agent Aliyah David

Ch. 6: the long road to getting better

Aliyah's P.O.V

I have a restless nights sleep and i feel groggy. As my body wakes up more I start to notice how much my back hurts. The bullet was in my shoulder blade. They told my parents that I have to stay in the hospital for almost a week. Ima told me I was very lucky that I survived.

"But Ima I do not remember anything after I fell to the ground."

"Thats okay Ali. I prefer it that way. You would not have wanted to see it."

"Is the asshole dead? Because I dont think its fair that he thinks he can target me because he was unable to kill Aba."

"Yes Ali, I killed him. I shot him in the head after he shot you. He is no longer a problem."

"Thanks Ima. Speaking of Aba, where is he?"

"Aba is getting you some read food. We asked the doctor and he said he was surprised we waited this long to ask."

"How long was I sleeping?"

"About two days."

I was about to say something to Ima when i heard clunking footsteps from down the hallway. As soon as i heard those footsteps I knew it had to be Abby coming to visit me.

"Aliyah! You're okay!"

"Ah yes Abby. I'm alright. Im going to come back to NCIS, you do know that right?"

"Yes but I was so worried and I hadnt seen you yet and Timmy told me everything and--"

"Abs, your rambling. And hi McGee."

"Hey Ali. Im glad to see your okay."

McGee seemed like he was sad. He gave a weak smile. He shouldn't be sad I mean hell, he saved my life. I look at him and tell him its alright. I can tell he doesnt believe me though.

"Hey guys, can i have a couple of minutes alone with McGee?"

Ima answers first "Sure Aliyah. I'll go find Aba."

Abby then says she's going with Ima. After they leave me I move over and McGee sits down next to me.

"Whats wrong McGee, and please be honest with me."

"Its just that i was really scared to lose you....Aliyah your like a daughter to me. Ever since you were a little girl we just had this family like bond." McGee looks perplexed after he says this.

I take a second to think because he's right. We've always had this unexplained bond. I dont understand why I do this but next thing I do is grab my Iphone. I turn on the camera and make it look as if I was going to take a selfie. I look at McGee and then at myself. I realize that I kind of look like him. I have his green eyes and his pouty bottom lip. I have my Ima's curly hair and its a light Amber color. I was trying to figure things out when Mcgee pulled me out of my thoughts.

"Aliyah?"

"Yeah McGee?"

"Ali, are you okay you spaced out for like ten minutes looking at your phone."

"I must be tired." I was but i lied also.

I am not sure what to do because now I have myself wondering if Ima lied to me. Me and Aba. I want to sleep but next thing I know the duck man is walking into my hospital room.

"Hi Ducky. How are you today?"

"Ah Ali you took the words I would say to you right out of my mouth. Now im going to check your vitals and take a look at your wound. Oh and good news. you will be able to go home tomorrow and you will start physical therapy monday."

"Oh my gosh that's exciting. Where's Ima and Aba?"

"Gibbs sent them home to get some rest rest. We have a long road ahead of us. You are getting  better and they have to rebuild NCIS.Abby has bowling with the nuns and Connor has a log case with the F.B.I effective immediately, so he's busy also. McGee, can you stay with her?"

"Yeah it's no problem Duck. I think I can handle it."

"Thank you dear Timothy. I hope all goes well and that I see you up and going soon."

"Okay well I will definitely be back soon Ducky. I cant be home too long."

"Okay. Bye my dear"

"Shalom Ducky."

McGee's P.O.V

I walk into Ali's hospital room and already I feel relaxed. We have this unspoken and unbrakeable bond. I was so relieved when I heard she was awake. I dont know what i would've done if we had lost her. I most likely would've blamed myself. Ever since I met Aliyah we've been close. Ducky comes in and talks to her. He tells us that she can be released from the hospital tomorrow. He asks me to say with her tonight and so we hang out until she falls asleep. Once she was fully asleep, I went and got some coffee. Hppy that she's okay. Ali will be okay because she is strong.

A/N: Hey guys I'm still going with the story but the updating is a little slow due to it being school time. Thanks for reading.