This is an AU. DiNozzo Sr., doesn't exist. Tony made up a fake identity for reasons that will be clarified further on in this story. Tony and Gibbs are father and son and haven't told anyone except for Mike Franks who knew them before things happened. Everything from NCIS happened, except for D. Sr. The childhood Tony mentions is made up to add to the lies. These are just moments throughout their lives. They're all going to be short and sweet and I will update when inspiration strikes. Enjoy!
A is for Always
"Dad."
Tony said coming down the stairs and into his father's basement. Gibbs took a gulp of his bourbon and gestured for Tony to sit next to him. They had had a long day at work after Joanne had visited. Tony had to pretend he didn't know his grand-mother. She didn't pretend though, it had been twenty years since she had seen him, so she didn't recognize him.
"I miss mom and Kelly." He said sadly.
The events of the day had reminded him of his late mother and younger sister. Gibbs looked up in surprise; it wasn't often that Tony showed a side of weakness. Gibbs got up from his stool.
"Me too." He said simply, hugging his son.
"I think we should tell the team about us, Dad. We can trust them." Gibbs shook his head.
"No, son, it's not safe. Trust isn't the issue here and you know that."
"I can take care of myself dad; I'm thirty five years old!" He said angrily.
"I can't lose you." He said softly.
"I hate living a lie. It feels off calling you Gibbs. Sometimes when people call out DiNozzo, I don't even realize it's me. We're losing ourselves, dad and I don't like that feeling." Gibbs was silent for a long time.
"Never forget who you are and where you come from. Mom and Kelly will always be with us, right here. " He says, touching Tony's chest where his heart was.
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