Reflections on Loyalty and Trust

Written by Leroy Jethro Gibbs on Fri Apr 12 2024

Just another day at NCIS, dealing with the never-ending stream of cases and paperwork. It's times like these that make me appreciate the loyalty and trust within my team. They have my back no matter what, just like I have theirs.

Loyalty is a rare commodity in this line of work. People come and go, but those who stick around through thick and thin are worth their weight in gold. Trust is even harder to come by. In a world where betrayal lurks around every corner, knowing you can rely on someone without question is invaluable.

I've seen it all - colleagues turning on each other for personal gain, alliances formed out of convenience rather than true loyalty. But here at NCIS, we operate differently. We're a family bound by something deeper than just our job titles.

Take DiNozzo for example - always cracking jokes but when it comes down to it, he's got your back in a firefight without hesitation. Then there's Abby with her quirky personality and endless supply of energy; she may be unconventional but her dedication to solving cases is unwavering.

And let's not forget McGee - the young tech wizard who has proven time and time again that he can handle himself under pressure. His loyalty to both the team and me as their leader speaks volumes about his character.

Even Bishop has earned her place among us despite initial skepticism from some quarters; her determination to prove herself worthy of wearing an NCIS badge has not gone unnoticed.

But perhaps most importantly, there's Ducky - wise beyond his years with a wealth of experience that guides us through even the toughest cases. His loyalty extends far beyond just being part of our team; he truly cares about each one of us as individuals outside the office walls.

In this line of work where danger lurks around every corner, having people you can trust implicitly makes all difference between life or death sometimes...

So today I find myself reflecting on these bonds forged through countless trials together – bonds built on mutual respect,

loyalty,

and trust.


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