AN: This is my first story so I would appreciate reviews. Let me know what you think. I know that this chapter is short, but I'll have more up soon. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy!

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"Oh, what a glorious day!"

"You won't think it's so beautiful when Gibbs gets back."

"That's what the coffee's for." Tony grinned as he said spoke. When he had gotten up that morning at 06:30, he found several missed calls on his phone from Gibbs and Ziva. After listening to the messages, Tony had quickly dressed, kissed Jo goodbye and driven straight to the office, with the exception of stopping to pick up coffee as a peace offering for his boss.

"Come now, Tony, do you honestly believe that a mere cup of coffee can appease the wrath of Gibbs?"

Tony put his hand over his mouth and quoted, "You don't know the power of the Dark Side!" Ziva just looked at him and it was clear that she had no clue what the reference to Star Wars was supposed to imply. "Come on, Ziva. Black coffee? You know, black coffee is dark? And," he added for emphasis, "coffee has more power over Gibbs than the director."

Ziva shook her head in frustration, "Oh, whatever, Tony. I just don't think that it will help; afterall, Gibbs already has a cup."

Tony squinted in mock concentration. "Hmm…this could be a problem." He turned back to the windows and smiled, "Nevertheless, he's always drinking coffee and it's been about thirty minutes since he called, so he's probably ready for a new cup."

"Well at least you're good for something around here," said Ziva sarcastically.

"You know me. Gibbs says I'm as loyal as a Saint Ber…" Tony abruptly stopped talking as he felt a burning pain in his right shoulder. The impact of the bullet spun him halfway round before he fell to the soft carpet. As his vision started to gray from the pain, Tony noticed that he was thinking, not about being shot, but about the coffee he had brought for Gibbs which was now spilled on the floor. Crap! What am I gonna give him for a peace offering?