My Girls

chapter 2

*Back in the squad room*

The investigation was an open and shut case. A female petty officer was beaten to death. Poor thing. DiNozzo was right, it was the husband, I can't stand domestic violence. As usual, he isn't letting any of us live it down. I had already given my report to dad and shepard, I had some free time, so I decided to go see Abby.

*Abby's Lab*

She knew I had problems sleeping, and had nightmares often. But if only she knew the true reason why. Maybe I should tell her, I thought stepping into her lab.
"Hey Abs. Got a sec?" she turned down the music.
"Yea, of course, what's up?" she said quickly, becoming concerned.
"I-" I shook my head, remembering what he told me. I can't tell anyone. "Just forget it, it's nothing." I said, waking away. She was like a sister to me, I couldn't drag her into my problems. "Em"
"Yea,"
"You know you can talk to me, right? About anything. We're family. It's what family's for." I nodded and walked out, leaving her alone, filled with suspense and curiosity.

*home*

I was in my room getting ready for bed, dressing in black leggings and a grey sweater. I grabbed my diary, writing in it. I've started writing about my feelings and life, before I moved in with dad. I try and prefer not to think or talk about my life before I moved in with him. One thing about the job is, if anything ever happens to me they'll read it and find out all of it, everything. Then I'll be in more trouble. I knew I wasn't getting any sleep tonight, and knew exactly where to go.

*Griffin's POV*

I was watching a movie when I heard a knock at the door. I already knew who it was, I opened the door.
"Sorry, did I wake you?" Emma asked.
"No, just watching a movie, come in." I say, standing by so she can walk in.
"You hungry?" I asked as she sat on the couch.
"No, no, uh, I'm good. Thanks" I nodded and sat next to her.
"Couldn't sleep?" She shook her head 'no'. We laid on the couch together, and watched the movie. I held her in my arms until she fell asleep. Somehow this always helped her sleep. When she was asleep I laid her on the couch and pulled a blanket over her.

*Emma's POV*

I woke up Sunday morning on Griffin's couch and looked at the time, 07:30.
     "shit, I'm late" I got ready for work, thankfully I had clothes here. I wore black jeans, and a blue long sleeve shirt, along with combat boots and my leather jacket.

I grabbed my gun then rushed to work. I got to the navy yard and hurried to the elevator at 08:00. Maybe it'll be fine.

*Gibbs POV*

"Morning boss" DiNozzo said, typing away on his computer. I looked around at my team, realizing Emma isn't here. She went to Griffin's house at 1 in the morning, which wasn't unusual. I know she goes there when she can't sleep, which is a lot.
"Where's Emma?" I said looking at my team, when I heard the elevator ding.
"I'm here, sorry I'm late" she said putting her things by her desk.
"Why are you late?" DiNozzo asked, he stopped typing; he loved messing with her.
"Overslept. And didn't hear my alarm. Sorry again" She said quickly, sitting at her desk; I got a call from Abby saying she needed to talk to me.

*Abby's lab*

"Abs....Abby." I said
"Hey Gibbs"
"What did you want to talk about?"
"Emma."
"What about her"
"Well, yesterday after y'all closed the case, she came down here and asked me if I had a sec to talk, which I alway make time for family, but anyway; she started to say something, then completely closed up and left. And I'm worried about her, she didn't seem herself when she came down, and she hasn't been down today which is weird. We're family Gibbs, we don't keep secrets."
"Abs, calm down, she just got here. she should be down any minute" I said, kissing her cheek before leaving.

I walked out of her lab, and went to the elevator; once the elevator stopped, I stepped out. I spent a moment looking at Emma, wondering what is going through her head.

*Emma's POV*

I couldn't stop thinking of the nightmare I had last night, it was awful. I luckily didn't wake Griffin up. The same clip replayed in my head.
I was running away, I heard Emily yelling and telling me to keep running "I'll get you back in this house one way or another" I thought for sure he was coming after me. I heard a gunshot and stopped running
He killed her, I thought. Then I remembered what Emily had said. Keep running, Emma, this is your only chance at freedom, take it.
I started running again. And that was the end.

He killed her. I went to the women's bathroom and washed my face.
I looked in the mirror, keep running, Emma, this is your only chance at freedom, take it.
"I will Em, I just with you were here."