Just a drabble that's been bugging me for a week. Might make a story out of the premise (case-story, not AU-family story) if I get enough interest and a spark of inspiration. I didn't include the Director because of this, I wasn't certain how to categorize Jenny and Vance into the family dynamic just yet.
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I do not own NCIS, otherwise Tiva and Gabby would already be in truth and out-there!
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It was so different from when he was little. He used to say he hated his family, and he had. Father had forced him to go to Rhode Island Military Academy, Mother had been distant and cold even before that. The last time he could remember getting hugged or kissed by one of them was when he was six. And even that was because he'd nearly died falling off a cliff at the Grand Canyon. Even then he got hit first, for being so stupid as to step to the edge of the cliff. He got vocal praise for his talent at piano and sports, but no physical affection. It was like they were afraid to touch him, afraid to let him know how they felt. Or just didn't care.
Whatever. That was the past.
Now, Tony DiNozzo had the best family he knew of, seriously.
His mom was just damn cool! Who else could call their mom their best friend and mean it? No one else had a Goth mom, who listened to music even more hardcore than their kids! Of course, he had to be careful, because she always knew who the real wrongdoer was when something was broken, no matter how hard he tried to cover his tracks. It just made things more fun that way. She was always ready with a hug or a kiss of praise and happiness, even her smiles sent messages.
His dad was cool too. Sure, he was stern and gruff and would slap him upside the head if he did or said wrong, but that was just because he cared. His dad didn't want to see him hurt; he understood that, so he tried to stay out of trouble. That was all Dad wanted.
Granddad was awesome! Yeah, his stories got a bit old and he was prone to telling them the moment you said something that made him think of them, but he was always there with a helping hand and a listening ear, ready to give him advice.
His cousin was such a nerd, and with really gallows humor that made him a laugh a minute, but really naive just the same. All the more fun to talk to and pester!
The king of the Geeks had to be his little brother, though. Computer-crazy and a hard-core gamer, Tony tried to protect his brother as much as he could. Sure, his protecting involved major teasing, but what are big brothers for? Besides, they both knew the other would be willing to do anything for the other, if just asked.
Yeah, he considered his girl family. Why not? Mom and Dad already thought of her like a daughter, Grandad loved her too, and little Timmy adored her. The fact that she could kick his ass didn't put Tony off at all. No, that was what had made him realize he wanted her. There was nothing wrong with a little danger, and besides, he needed someone who could out-stubborn him, or so Dad said.