Gibbs had been out of town for a week. He was tired, pissed, and ready to be with Abby. Due to a mix up at the hotel, the conference he had been scheduled for was postponed a day. Then after three of the most boring days in recent memory, the airport had been snowed in for three days. On the third day the airport was shut down, Gibbs had them transfer his flight to the nearest open airport, which turned out to be a five-hour drive away. Upon landing in DC he was glad he left his car in the parking lot. He got in, started the engine and smiled for the first time in a week.

Down the street, up the drive
Park the car, step outside
Across the lawn, up the stairs
On the porch, I'm getting there
Key in the lock, through the door
Down the hall I've walked so many times before
I'm dog-tired, but I don't care
Bedroom door, I'm getting there
She's got a hundred candles burning
She's got next to nothing on

He stepped through the bedroom door to see Abby lying on the bed wearing a see-through negligee and a smile. She rose up on her elbows and raised her eyebrow at him. He dropped his overnight bag on the floor and started across the room to her. By the time he reached the bed, he was naked and Abby rose up to kiss him.

My arms around you, your lips to mine
Feel our hearts beat-beating' in time
Hands in your hair, everywhere
I hear you whisper, I'm getting there
She's got a hundred candles burning
They'll be burning all night long, yeah, yeah

Baby I'm home
I've been away way too long
I've been waitin', I've been workin'
Wantin' you so bad it's hurtin'
Now I'm back where I belong
Baby I'm home

Wrapped in each other's arms, barely covered by the sheet, Gibbs and Abby were just catching their breath when he kissed her on the forehead and she told him, "Welcome home."

~Calalily~