Confusion 5

For all the people who have asked for a conclusion to this story. I am sorry it has taken so long. I do hope I have tied up all the loose ends.

"Will you sit down Jethro?" Dusky said.

"I can't Duck. He should be here by now."

"It takes time to get through customs. Give him time."

Gibbs went back to his desk. Just as he sat down, he heard the elevator ping as it stopped. Tony stepped out. "Tony!" Kate shouted. "You look great." She ran over and hugged him.

"Good to see you too Kate."

He walked towards Gibbs. "Hey Gibbs! Miss me?"

"Like a sore head," he replied, the smile taking the sting out of the remark. "Ready to work?"

"I don't start until tomorrow. McGoo and Kate not working hard enough?" He looked at Gibbs. "Just can't get the staff."

"Been really quiet here," Kate said. "We got lots of work done."

"You wound me Kate," he said putting his hand to his heart.

"Nice suit," Tim said.

"Yes my uncle bought it for me."

"Lucky you. Saville Row?"

"Yes, smart isn't it?" He twirled around.

"You enjoyed your trip?" Gibbs asked.

"Yes, I've been to Britain before but it was different this time. I got to see the places where my Mum grew up. I must go talk to Ducky and show him some of my photos. See you later."

He went to the elevator. Something was wrong, Gibbs thought.

Tony arrived in autopsy. Ducky was delighted to see him. Tony showed him his photos. "Has Edinburgh changed much since you knew it?"

"Not really. Did you enjoy your visit?"

"Yes…" Tony hesitated.

"But…

"They are all so confident, they know what they want and they go for it. They are quite ruthless when it comes to business."

"And your great grandfather?"

"It was funny meeting him, he may be old but he's still as sharp as a tack. Everyone in the family still jumps when he says so, even his son who is quite old."

"He's a very powerful man. He's used to people doing as he says."

"He certainly is. I can see why my mother was afraid of upsetting him. If she'd left my father when she was pregnant she couldn't have gone home. He is so religious. No one in that family gets to divorce. Uncle Clive is miserable but he's too frightened to divorce his wife. It's sad because she's miserable too."

"So you understand your mother better now?"

"Yes. I can understand why she didn't contact them although I'm sure my grandparents would have helped her. They really loved her."

"Are you glad to be back?" Ducky asked concerned that Tony would want to stay in Britain.

"Oh yes. How has Gibbs been?"

"Like a bear with a sore head. He really missed you, not that he said anything."

Tony laughed. He knew Gibbs so well. "All he had to do was ask me to come back"

"He was worried you would think he didn't want you to get to know them because he was jealous."

Tony laughed. "If he'd called I would have had an excuse to leave. Not Alicia and Colin, they were lovely but the rest I would have been glad to leave behind. All they wanted to do was please great grandfather. They all want money from his will."

"And what do you want?"

"To stay here, where I have real family."

"Jethro will be pleased."

"I hope so. I'd still like to find out who my biological father was."

"We will all help you," Ducky assured him.

The doors opened and Gibbs came in. "Still here DiNozzo?"

"Just catching up with Ducky. Want to see my new car?"

"New car?" Gibbs asked.

"Yes I bought it with some of my trust fund money. I've always wanted a car like Magnum."

They all followed Tony down to the garage and there was a bright red Ferrari. "Beautiful, isn't she?" Tony said running his hand over the paintwork.

"She is beautiful," Ducky said.

"And fast," Tony said.

"Fast?" Gibbs asked.

"It can go fast but of course I won't be going fast," Tony said very quickly. Ducky smiled.

"Are you going home now?" Gibbs asked.

"Yes, I'll start dinner."

"I'll ask the team to come as well. Make it a welcome home dinner."

"Yeh!" Abby shouted coming in and throwing herself into Tony's arms. "I'll bring popcorn and a DVD."

"Great Abbs, I've missed movie night."

That night they all arrived at Gibb's house. They all stopped to admire Tony's car. Tony was standing at the barbecue cooking the steaks. Abby made a salad. Soon they were all sitting at the table eating. Tony kept them all amused with his stories.

"So what is it like being rich?" Tim asked.

"No different than before. It just means that I can buy things I want. Like my car."

"Did your family offer you a job?" Kate asked. There was silence at the table. "They did." she said.

"They asked but I said no."

"You said no?"

"Yes. I enjoyed my holiday with my grandparents but I want to be here. It's home"

Gibbs ruffled his hair, leant down and said softly," I'm glad." Tony smiled.

Tony was so glad to be home. He stretched out on his bed listening to Gibbs in the kitchen. "Tony," Gibbs shouted. Tony got up and bounded downstairs. Gibbs had breakfast ready on the table.

"I missed this," Tony said around a mouthful of pancake.

"Slowly," Gibbs said. "Then you can get ready."

"It's only 6 Gibbs. I don't need to be in until 8. I was going to go for a run first."

"I need to be in for 7, you'll need to drive yourself."

"I can manage that," Tony said laughing.

"I'll see you at work and don't be late." He started to walk out. "Remember to wash the dishes."

"You need a dishwasher," Tony said.

"I have you."

"Ha ha!"

Tony went out for his run. He loved being home. He showered quickly and got ready for work. He was very tempted to drive his car at speed but he knew there would be consequences if Gibbs found out.

Tony settled back into life with Gibbs. However, without telling any of his friends he started to make enquiries about Michael Grant. There was some information on the net about his disappearance and the death of his parents but that was all. He planned to visit New York to see what he could find out about any of Michael's friends.

TBC