Author Notes: Thanks for reading and please review. This is going to be a short chapter story and its going to unleash are McAbbs which I am sure we all been waiting for. How will they do filling in for Tony and Ziva?
McGee and Abby were talking in the bull-hall when Gibbs, Ziva and Tony come down the stairs upset.
"I really hate that guy" Tony hisses, dropping himself into his chair, while Ziva takes a seat on his desk.
"Tony its no use…. Was I the only one that wanted to smack that Toothpick out of his mouth?"She asks which makes Tony smirk. He gets up from his seat and stands behind her rubbing her shoulders.
"No, Zee I was with you on that one" McGee and Abby looks over at Gibbs who was staring at the picture of his granddaughter.
"What happed with the director?" McGee asks which causes the three to groan.
"He gave us an assignment in Paris posing has Married assassins and they are sending Gibbs to lead the ops." Tony informs, McGee and Abby finally understanding why they were so upset.
"How long are you guys going to be gone?" Abby asks which cause the two to frown.
"A week or two" Ziva says softly thinking about how they are going to break the news to their two year old daughter or how she is going to break it to herself. She had never been without her since she was born and she always wanted to keep it that way. She looks up at her husband who was lost in thought.
"Tony, are you alright "He snaps out of his trace looking at her shrugging his tone shoulders.
"Not really, but neither are you" He says, softly before kissing the top of her head.
"Why couldn't they send someone else" McGee asks causing the two to glare at the director's office.
"Because, according to the Director Zee and I are perfect candidates" Tony informs, he looks over at Gibbs who was just has upset.
"Thanks boss for trying to get us out of it "Tony says to Gibbs who nods.
"Why don't you guys take the rest of day and week off? For you can break the news to Kate and spend sometime with her "Tony and Ziva smiles at their boss.
"Thank you Gibbs, I appreciated it" Ziva says smiling.
"You're welcome Ziver"
"Yeah thanks boss and we'll bring her by to see you. We are not only ones she going to miss "Tony informs with a smile.
Gibbs gives him a side smile. "The feeling in mutual DiNozzo" He was going to miss her. It was going to be like leaving Kelly all over again.
"Whose going to watch her "McGee asks causing Ziva and Tony to look between their friends.
"Well we don't trust just anybody with her "Ziva says looking at Tony who nods.
"Because how precious she is to us "Tony says before looking at his wife.
"We only trust a few people with her" Tony looks at Gibbs smiling "and seeing has one is going with us. It only leaves four "Tony adds.
McGee and Abby look at the couple wondering which one of them there were going to pick.
"She is going to be a lot of work for Ducky and Palmer is busy. "Ziva informs making the two look at each knowing it was one of them being picked.
"That leaves are two close and trusting friends who won't let anything happen to our daughter, who knows if something did happen. I would kill them "Tony says sweetly trying to hide the threat.
Abby smiles "I'll watch her and I'll stay at your place for she can feel more comfortable. She shouldn't have to be without her parents and her home. "Abby offers, Ziva and Tony smiles at the Goth woman.
"Thank you Abby that helps put my mind to bed."Ziva replies gratefully.
Tony smiles shaking his head "It's put my mind to rest zee, and thanks abs, I was actually hoping to have both of you watch her" The parents turn to McGee.
"Probie she's my little girl. Would you do me the favor, and Stay at My place with Abby we will feel a lot better knowing your there to protect them" Tony asks,
McGee smiles "Yes, Tony I'll do you and Ziva the favor. Don't worry you two I won't let anything happen to her neither would Abby" Tony and Ziva smiles at their friends when then hear the elevator doors.
Ducky walks in holding Kate's hand "And that how I met your father. Did you enjoy the story "He asks, the little girl who stares at him with curious eyes, she nods with a smile.
She looks over to her parents smiling. "Daddy, Ima! "She runs over to them.
"Hey Ninja "Tony says his heart breaking a little he holds onto her tightly while Ziva kiss her the top of her head.
Ducky notices something wrong he walks over to Gibbs. "I'll tell you late Duck" He says watching the parents interacted with their daughter.
"Boss we are going to head out thanks for the time, and thank you ducky for watching her "Tony says placing his daughter down for she could go say her goodbyes.
"You're welcome DiNozzo I am holding you to want you said early" Gibbs says while picking up his granddaughter
"No thanks needed my boy. Miss Caitlin is a pleasure to have around she makes excellent company "Tony smiles before turning his attention to his daughter.
"Bye grandpa gibbie" She says, before she kisses him goodbye.
He smiles. "Goodbye, short stack I'll see you later "she nods when he places her down. She goes to Ducky who kneels down and places a kiss on her forehead.
"Bye Grandpa Ducky" He smiles "Goodbye my dear, until next time story "she smiles before running to Abby and McGee. She tells them goodbye before running back to her father who scoops her up.
Tony and Ziva thank the two one last time before leaving to their place to break the news to their daughter.
The day had arrived too quickly. They tried to explain what was going on but apart of them felt she didn't fully understand what they were telling her.
She didn't cry when Gibbs tells her goodbye and walks through the door disappearing from her sight.
She smiles and waves to him. She smiles when her father holds onto her tightly saying goodbye's tears treating to fall. She looks at him confused before giving him a few butterfly kisses before placing a kiss on his lips, he smiles handing her over to Ziva. She holds on tightly to her daughter kissing her goodbye. She whispers a few things in Hebrew to her. Kate kisses her mother bye before Tony wraps his arms around the both of them. They have a family hug which was normal to her so it didn't worry her.
She waves to her parents who were walking through the door. They wave to her one last time; she smiles waving back at them. They finally knew she didn't understand what was going on. They just pray McGee and Abby could handle it and that she would be okay.
Kate looks at the two like they are clueless. "Um…Do you want to go watch a movie" McGee asks, she stares at him.
He looks over to Abby. "Does she comes with controls you know like my computer" Abby smacks him on the arm which makes Kate giggle.
"Yeah, she is definitely Tony's "McGee whispers to Abby who smirks.
"Come on, Mini Tony" Abby extends her hand. Kate shakes her head looking at the doors her grandfather and parents walked through.
"No, Daddy, Ima, Grandpa, come back "She says stubbornly she takes a seat on the floor criss cross double apple sauce. Staring at the door with her father Determined eyes. The two looks at each other, before turning to the child whose eyes were clouding.
McGee takes a seat next to her. She looks at her uncle with a small smile before turning her attention back to the door.
A few minutes pass "Kit Kat" He says softly she turns to him with tears in her eyes.
"No, come back" She mumbles with tears falling down her cheeks. Abby starts to tear up taking a spot on the other side of Kate.
"Not today sweetie "Abby says softly stoking Kate hair. McGee stands up getting in front of her; she looks up at him with big baby kangaroo eyes which were filled with tears. He picks her up placing a kiss on the forehead, before snuggling her against his chest. She allows her tears to stain his shirt.
"Come on Abs lets take her home." She lets out a few snobs while he rocks her back and forth kissing the top of her head.
"Shh they will be back, but until then you got us your favorite Aunt and uncle" He say softly.
Abby smiles getting up from the floor" Yeah, we are going to have a lot of fun watching movies, and painting uncle McGee face" Abby says which causes McGee to stare at her, Kate nods tears still falling. she buries her face into her uncle's neck.
They walk into Tony and Ziva apartment with some take- out. After then fished eating Abby thought it was best if she kept her promise.
She grabs a few things out of her Bag while McGee was cleaning up from dinner. She kneels down in front of the couch Where Kate was sitting looking at her hands miserably. Her eyes still red from crying. She had hardly eaten anything at dinner and had not talked since they left the airport.
"Mini Tony, you want to paint Uncle McGee face?"Abby asks. Kate shakes her head, while her eyes stare at the paint with curiosity. Her little wheels turning. 'Definitely her father's daughter' Abby thinks to herself.
Abby rubs Kate's legs smiling. "Come on for me and we can take pictures to show your Daddy, Ima, and grandpa when they get home." McGee walks into the room drying his hands with a dish towel he looks at the couch to see Kate smiling at him mischievously before turning to her aunt nodding.
He gulps 'that the same look her parents give me before…'
"No, Abby" He says firmly. Abby smiles at Kate before getting up and walking over to McGee who was shaking his head.
"Come on, McGee look at that smile. Are you going to say no to that face?" Abby says before jesting to Kate who looks at him with big innocent eyes and a smile tugging at her lips.
McGee tries to fight the Adorable face, but he couldn't resist her eyes. 'Poor Tony his never going to win a fight' she looks a little happier and early seeing her so shattered it Broke his heart.
He sighs in defeat. "Fine, Tony has done worst things to me and if this makes her happy who am I to stop her joy. "McGee says before looking at the little girl who climbs off of the couch and charges towards him.
He smiles when she hugs his legs looking up at him with a smile. Abby smirks she grabs the plastic cover she brought and spreads it out onto the free area on the floor.
McGee picks up Kate. "Do you really want to paint my face?"she nods" please Uncle McGee" She says with a toddler draw which melts little Timmy heart. He sighs in defeat moving over to the plastic. He settles her down on the plastic before taking a seat in the middle while Abby arranged the finger paints.
"Okay, sweetie lets make your Uncle Look pretty" she says with a smirk, before giving him a little wink. McGee takes a deep breath when tiny fingers worked up and down his cheek with bright green paint while Abby was on the other side adding pink in the shape of elephants face.
He looks between the girls that were taking time to make him 'pretty' he couldn't help but smile at the pure innocent looks of joy on their faces. He can take a little paint if he could keep that look on each of their faces.
Thirty minutes had gone bye fast, Abby and Kate were admiring their artwork.
"Wow your amazing artist like your aunt Kate was "Abby compliments her goddaughter who smiles bashfully.
"Thank you" She says causing the two to smile.
"Can I see the results of my makeover" Abby smiles handing him the mirror it looks like a rainbow had set on his face. He smirks at the pink elephant on his left cheek.
He looks at the two with a smile. "I love it. If I ever have to do sneak into the skittles candy factory with out being seen I have my camouflage" Kate nods proudly while Abby lets out a few giggles taking a few snap shots of McGee. She gets a few with Kate and McGee and some with all three of them.
"Sweetie lets go give you a bath and get you into your PJ's "Kate nods, she kiss her uncle on the cheek.
"Uncle McGee pretty" She says sweetly.
McGee smiles "Thanks to you and your co artist "Abby kisses him on the cheek.
"Your right McGee you can taste the rainbow. "She says with a cocky grin before standing up and picking up Kate.
McGee smiles' I guess that makes you my pot of gold." He mumbles has they disappear into another room leaving him waiting on his four leaf, Glover.
Abby gives Kate a bath and carefully gets her dress into a pair of baby blue footie pajamas that had little clouds on them.
She helps Kate brush her teeth getting the areas the toddler missed. She wipes away the tooth paste that was on the side of her mouth.
"Come on, let go brush your hair and get you into bed "Kate looks at her stubbornly "Movie "she says, which cause Abby to smile 'I forgot you cant promise a DiNozzo a Movie and not deliver.
"Of course, I am sorry. I almost forgot about that come on lets go pick one out" Kate wraps her hand around two of Abby fingers leading her into the living room.
Abby combs Kate beautiful brown locks that she inherited from her mother while McGee puts on the movie Kate pick out.
McGee takes a seat on the end of the couch while Kate sat between him and Abby, she chit chatter through the movie explaining the parts she liked and the parts her parents liked. She gives them little spoilers for they won't be sad thinking they were going to leave buzz behind. The two never knew so much about Toy story until tonight even though they had seen it before.
When the credits were rolling Abby turns her attention to the sleeping child who had just dozed off a few minutes ago.
"McGee she out like a light "Abby says smiling she leans Kate more towards her for he could get up. McGee smiles at the sleeping child while gathering her in his arms. She snuggles up against him which makes his heart melt a little. 'So this is want Tony feel everyday' he thinks to himself while taking her to her room.
Abby pulls down her light pink and green Winnie pooh covers for McGee. He gently sets her down onto her toddler bed. He tucks the covers around her and places her hundred acre wood friends around her.
He smiles placing a kiss on her forehead while Abby turns on her night light. They were walking out of the room but stop at the doorway.
"Tony and Ziva are really lucky" McGee says, watching his goddaughter sleep. Abby smiles nodding while leaning into him a little
"Yes they are and they deserved it "Abby adds before looking at McGee, their eyes met.
"To think they waste all that time looking for someone when the person they were looking for was next to them the whole time" McGee says,
Abby smiles "Maybe it took that much time because the light was to dim to see truth until it finally gave them enough light to see what they were missing."
He smiles looking at Kate. "Maybe it's time to change the bulb for we don't have to wait to for that burst of light that usually comes when it's almost to late. Goodnight Abs" He says, he places a kiss on her cheek and walks to the living room.
" Goodnight McGee" she says softly thinking about what he meant while taking one last glance at Kate before going into Tony's and Ziva's room .
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