That one night turned into two. Two turned into three and before they knew it a week had gone by that they spent every night together. Several months later and Abby was in Gibbs' house, pacing nervously around the basement, waiting for him to get home. Normally when he was on a case, she'd be in the lab waiting for the team to bring in evidence. Tonight was different. Gibbs had called and explained that they would be late and she could go home and work on things in the morning. Abby knew that Gibbs would be upset though and knew this would be where he'd come once they processed the scene of the mother and daughter that had been killed tonight. She heard the door open and she stilled. He would have seen her car and he would know where she was.

You got someone here wants to make it alright
Someone who loves you more than life right here
You got willing arms that'll hold you tight
A hand to lead you on through the night right here
I know your heart can get all tangled up inside
But don't you keep it to yourself

When your long day is over
And you can barely drag your feet
The weight of the world is on your shoulders
I know what you need
Bring it on home to me

Gibbs stood at the top of the stairs and Abby looked up at him. His expression was closed but his eyes said it all. The pain of memories was as powerful tonight as it had been the day he found out about Kelly and Shannon. She watched as he just stood there and she decided to go up to him. To take him out of this room that reminded him even more of them. Starting up the stairs, her eyes locked on his, she took his hand when she reached the top. She led him away from his basement, away from his boat and towards a place where she could help take his pain away.

They fell onto the bed and for a while he lost himself in her and the pain was gone. Exhausted, he slept. Abby held him in her arms and watched him sleep.

You know I know you like the back of my hand
But did you know, I'm gonna do all that I can right here
I'm gonna lie with you till you fall asleep
When the morning comes I'm still gonna be right here
So take your worries and just drop them at the door
Baby, leave it all behind

Kissing his cheek softly, Abby quietly sang to him:

Baby, let me be your safe harbor
Don't let the water come and carry you away
When your long day is over
And you can barely drag your feet
The weight of the world is on your shoulders
I know what you need
Bring it on home to me