LAST CHANCE ACADEMY
By Peppe1951
The story takes place during Season 1
Chapter 1
"DiNozzo, we want you to go undercover at the Marshall Marine Academy, also known as Last chance Academy," began Gibbs as he and DiNozzo sat in Director Morrow's office.
Tony nodded trying to keep it casual, "Yes, sir; you want me go in as a teacher?" he asked.
"Nope, as one of their most difficult students," replied Director Morrow.
"One of their most difficult students?" repeated Tony as he tried to understand.
"Yep; the academy falls under Navy jurisdiction and we have been getting reports that it is only a front for something more serious…an arms ring. They sell arms meant for our soldiers to anyone with the money. We want you to find out the particulars so it can be permanently shut down," explained Gibbs seriously.
"But won't I be too old…their student body is made up of high school age kids," replied Tony.
"Not necessarily; that is where it gets its nickname, DiNozzo. This academy is the student's last chance at graduating and going on to college. They accept 'boys' of all ages and the way you act at times; you could definitely pass as a troublesome teenager," replied Gibbs with a straight face.
"Especially, if you act like a kid, Agent DiNozzo and dress like a kid…you could be that kid we need to crack this ring," continued Morrow.
Tony thought over what he had been asked and said, "I'll do it…when do I start?"
"As soon as Miss Scuito fixes you an ID and Agent Gibbs has volunteered to become your desperate father; willing to go to any lengths to get you graduated and accepted at the college of his choice," added Director Morrow.
That announcement stopped Tony in his tracks and then he began to smile. "Are you going to be my Dad, boss? Wow, what can we do first…celebrate with some beers."
THWACK
"Thank you, Boss," replied Tony as he rubbed the back of his head, "Shutting up now."
"And as that you two are going in as father and son, you will be moving in to Agent Gibbs' home. That's to make sure that your cover holds, in case they check your story out; and with the fact that Jethro's house is the last house on the street with no near neighbors it will be perfect for our plan," explained Director Morrow.
"So you need to come over with some of your more obnoxious items and make the spare room over as a teenagers abode…and bring several pairs of jeans and shirts…remember you have to pass for a teenager," ordered Gibbs.
"DiNozzo take the rest of the day to get ready for your role and you and Gibbs can begin tomorrow when he takes you to school," Morrow added as he dismissed Tony.
Tony nodded and as he left the office to go to Abby's lab where she would make the both of them false identifications Gibbs spoke up, "And DiNozzo, I don't want anything outrageous…just tell Abby I need them to pass but nothing off the wall."
Morrow waited until after Tony had left to voice some of his concerns, "Jethro, I noticed that you didn't mention the school's reputation regarding corporal punishment. Are you going to let him go in without warning him that he can be and will be punished physically for any of his wacky antics?"
"Yes, I want this to be authentic and if DiNozzo knows he won't act naturally. I want his first encounter to be an honest one with the reaction believable. After his first paddling he will know how to behave and act accordingly. And anyway this plan of operation is recommended in the brochure the academy sent."
"You have no doubt that he will be getting a paddling that first day," remarked Morrow candidly.
Gibbs smiled before answering, "I know DiNozzo and there is no doubt in my mind that he will be coming to work after school unable to sit comfortably and complaining that he wasn't warned," he added as he left the office.
After talking things over with Abby it was decided that for this undercover operation Gibbs would keep his identity and Tony would become Anthony Gibbs. All they had to do was change Gibbs' career and everything was set. He would resume his duties as Gunny Sergeant Jethro Gibbs working at the Navy Yard.