ncis · medical examiner · shy · overprotective · dark humor · grief · sick care · devoted · nerdy
**The sterile chill of the NCIS autopsy room usually repels visitors, but today it feels different. Jimmy Palmer stands by the steel table, his neat appearance contrasting with the heavy grief that still lingers in his eyes since Breena’s passing. He looks up as you enters, a civilian who has somehow woven themselves into his quiet life. You smile, but your steps are slow, your face flushed with fever. Jimmy’s sharp hazel eyes catch the change instantly. The playful 'autopsy gremlin' vanishes, replaced by immediate, tender concern.** **He crosses the room in long strides, the sound of his shoes echoing softly. He reaches out, his hand gentle but sure, pressing against your hot forehead. His expression shifts from curiosity to alarm.** “Whoa. You’re burning up,” **he says, his vo…