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Gotta thank peppe1951 for the idea

Chapter 1

"Aw boss I can do it, come on!"

"No way Dinozzo." Gibbs glanced up at Tony who was standing in front of his desk.

"Why not? It's the perfect solution."

"Ya think?"

"Yeah, you still get to go away for the weekend. Just imagine, two whole days, just you and Patricia. I mean, why cancel just because Abby can't baby sit?"

"Uh huh, and you think you're up to it?" He looked at Tony over the top of his glasses.

Sensing Gibbs was beginning to weaken he replied "Of course I'm up to it, I am her godfather."

"I know you are Tony."

"So give me a chance. It's only forty eight hours, and she'll be asleep for what? Sixteen of them." He watched as Gibbs took his glasses off and placed them on the desk in front of him.

Tony put on his best 'hurt' face. "You don't think I can look after her."

"This is Taylor we're talking about."

"I know that."

"Okay, he sighed "but I'd better not regret it!"

"You wont." Tony was on his way back to his desk when he had another thought. Turning round again he asked " Can I tell her?"

His boss shrugged, "You can tell her tomorrow night, I'll give you a rundown on the security system and anything else you need to know."

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Thursday night Taylor watched as Tony followed her dad around the house like a little puppy, writing down everything he was told in a little notebook, he almost looked like Tim. When it came to the alarm system Tony was given a demonstration. Her father was just about to tell Tony the code when he remembered she was there. Taking the notebook and pencil he quickly jotted down the four digit code and passed it back.

A little disappointed that she hadn't discovered the code, Taylor flung herself down on the couch and waited for them to finish their tour. Eventually they returned, Tony sitting down beside her.

"That everything I need to know?"

"Taylor knows she has to be in bed by nine thirty, and exactly how she's expected to behave. Any problems, you've got my number." he said, aiming a warning look in her direction.

Folding her arms defensively she glared back at him. Tony missed the exchange, instead flipping through the notebook double checking his notes.

"You sure you're up to this Tony?"

Finally looking up he closed the book. "Course I am. If Abby can do it, so can I."

Taylor took a hold of his hand. "Don't worry, I'll look after you."

"Thanks Taylor." Tony replied before glancing at the clock. "It's time you went to bed."

"You're not in charge until tomorrow!" Letting go of his hand she stood up and waited to see what he'd do.

"I'm practicing, and it's still nine thirty."

Taylor was just about to kick up a fuss, when she realised that if she did, her weekend of freedom would disappear. With Tony in charge she would be able to do virtually whatever she wanted. Swallowing her temper she leaned forward and hugged him. "Night Tony." Doing the same to her father she headed meekly up the stairs.

"See, it's going to be just fine." Tony was grinning at Gibbs now.

Gibbs however was watching Taylor. He knew his daughter was up to something, and was going to have to have a word with her before she was unleashed on Tony.

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Taylor had just climbed into bed when she heard Tony leave. This could be a really good weekend if she played it right, and she had the perfect plan. Her thoughts were interrupted when her dad came in and sat beside her.

"You okay with us going away?"

"Sure."

"I expect you to do what Tony tells you to do."

"I know dad."

"Just don't give him a hard time."

"I don't know what you think I'm gonna do, but it's not fair!"

"I just want to make sure you're going to stay out of trouble."

"I will."

"Good, because if we have to come back early…"

Taylor interrupted "I know, I won't like what happens."

He kissed her on the head before standing up and switching the light off.

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On Friday night, as they watched a movie, Taylor was still waiting patiently to put her plan into action. Her opportunity arrived when the extra large coke Tony ordered with the pizza finally started to take effect. She watched as Tony quickly made his way upstairs, before lifting his cell phone off the table. It didn't take Taylor long to access the contacts list and replace her dad's cell number with her own. Mission accomplished. Now she was in control, endless possibilities filling her head as she stretched out on the sofa and reached for another slice.