The Case that Brings Everyone Together
Chapter 1
A/N: This is something that came into my head when I found out about Michael Weatherly leaving NCIS.
This story begins from four months after Tony has left. Two new team members are there.
Sorry for any spelling, grammar mistakes I'm only 15, but I take credit for all the mistakes.
Hope you enjoy, Haylee!
NCIS Bull Pen:
It had been four months. Four months since Vance offered Tony his own team and him accepting. Gibbs's eyes wondered over to Tony's still empty desk and remembered when Tony come down to the basement and told him.
Flashback: Four months ago in Gibbs's basement:
Tony walked down the steps of Gibbs's basement until he reached the bottom "Hey. I brought beer" he said, holding up the beer.
Gibbs stopped his sanding and nodded his head towards the work bench.
Tony walked over to the bench and placed the beer on the table. "How's the boat coming?" he asked, making conversation.
"Okay" Gibbs replied and Tony handed him a beer. Gibbs nodded his thanks.
"Did you hear about Abby and her brother? Apparently they are going a trip soon. I can't remember where she said but it was a nice place" Tony said as he sat down on the chair and took a sip of his beer.
"I think it's some place they went to as kids" Gibbs answered, also talking a sip of his beer before placing it on the bench.
"Probably" Tony said, picking the label of the beer bottle.
"What did Vance want to talk about earlier?" Gibbs asked.
Tony looked up from his beer bottle, suddenly looking nervous. "Well….that's kind of the reason I wanted to talk to you" he said, trying to look anywhere but at Gibbs.
Gibbs saw the nervousness and frowned "What did he say?" he asked.
Tony took a deep breath in and his eyes finally settled on the boat in front of him "He….ummmm…." he stopped, thinking of what to say "Vance, may have…..offered me a…job" He finally said.
Gibbs tilted his head to the right slightly "Vance offered you a job?" he asked, wondering if he had herd this correctly.
"Yeah" Tony said quietly, not wanting to look at Gibbs to see his face.
Gibbs took a silent breath in and said "And what did you say?".
Tony didn't say anything for a minute "I said yes" he whispered, almost afraid to move.
When Gibbs didn't say anything Tony started to worry. 'Oh god, he's going to kill me!' he thought to himself.
"What's the job?" Gibbs asked.
Tony looked up at Gibbs but didn't look him in the eye "My own team" he answered.
"Where you stationed?".
Tony shrugged "I don't know yet. All I know is that I'm still in the country".
Gibbs nodded and looked down at his beer "When'd you leave?" he asked, not wanting too.
"I have two weeks left" Tony answered, watching his boss's reaction.
Gibbs continued to look at his beer.
"Looks, Boss, I know you're angry that I didn't come to you and you probably want me to leave…." Tony stopped when Gibbs placed his beer on the floor and stood up from his chair and walked over to the other side of the basement.
Tony watched him with a frown as he reached up and pulled a wooden box off one of the shelves.
Gibbs wiped off the dust with the back of his hand and walked back over to Tony "Take it" he said, handing him the box.
Tony frowned and took the box from Gibbs. He looked at the box in his hands and smiled slightly "Did you make this?" he asked as he ran his thumb over the well-crafted, smooth, polished wood.
Gibbs nodded. "It's yours" he said and Tony's head snapped up.
"What?".
"It's yours" Gibbs said again "Open it".
Tony frowned and began to open the lid, when Gibbs's voice cut him off.
"But open it when you feel the time's right" he said, looking Tony in the eye.
"But what if I want to open it now?" Tony asked, almost sounding like a child.
Gibbs raised his eyebrows and Tony pressed his lips together "Or I can do it when the times right". Gibbs gave a small smile in amusement and agreeance.
"Thank you" Tony said, now serious.
Gibbs nodded "I can't say I'm happy you're leaving, but" he paused "I'm proud of you. You deserve your own team, you've earned it".
Tony nodded, not trusting his voice.
Gibbs took a breath in and picked his beer up "Now, before we get all mushy and start braiding each other's hair, shall we call a toast?" he said. "To new beginnings".
"To new beginnings" Tony repeated and they put their beers together, making a 'clink' sound.
Present Time:
Gibbs was brought out of his memory by the shrill of his phone. "Gibbs" he answered.
"Gear up" he said and Bishop, McGee and his newest Agent's Harris and Reid grabbed their stuff.
James Reid had short dark ash blonde hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black suit and tie.
Amelia Harris had shoulder length red, wavy hair and green eyes. She was wearing a beige shirt and black trousers.
They all grabbed their guns and badges and quickly followed Gibbs into the elevator before it shut.
TBC…
A/N: If you want to know what Amelia and James look like the actual actors names are Sarah Drew and Scott McGregor. What'd you think? Please tell me what you think and if I should continue. I know it's not much so far, but there will be more in the next chapter! Thanks Haylee!