Chapter 2
6 phone calls, 2 hours and a box of pizza later Tony had almost everything ready for this weekend. He just hoped that Abby would agree to go with him this weekend. He knows he should call her tonight and ask her but he decided to get to work early and ask her first thing in the morning. He decided to pack now so his bag will be ready when he gets home tomorrow. He knows that there is a possibility she might say no but positive thoughts was the only thing that he wanted to think. He knew that Abby got to work around 7:00ish. He groaned a little at that thought, he usually didn't get in until 8:00ish but if he wanted to ask her before anyone asked to make plans with her it was the sacrifice he had to make. He set his alarm for 5:30 and then with one last bite of his pizza he got ready for bed.
The sound of his alarm startled him. He stared at it 5:32 flashing in his face. He was about to roll back over when he suddenly remembered why he had set it for an hour earlier than his usual time. He got ready in no time and looked over his bag that he packed last night. He thought that he would never make it to work on time. Traffic was crazy and plus they were doing construction so he had to go the long way to the Navy Yard. Then he thought he left his ID at home but found it just fell from his work bag and got stuck in between the seats. By the time he got into the building it was already 7:25. He quickly scanned the bull pen and saw that it looked like no one was here yet. He put his bag down on his chair and made his way down to the lab.
Like he predicted she was already in her lab and it looked like she has been there for a while. As he could hear her sucking the last of her CafPow! He was glad that he decided to stop and get her another one before coming down. He sat down it near her computer and she gave him a smile right before taking a taste.
"Either it is later than I think or I am dreaming because there is no way Anthony Dinozzo is here before 8:00" she said half teasing
"Well believe it, would have been here sooner but you know traffic, construction, people don't know how to drive" He smirked
"What, you wanted to be the first person to give me my CafPow! Well technically 2nd since I picked one up-
He knew she was about to go on another rant. And as much he loved the sound of her voice he really needed to ask her before he lost all his nerves.
"Are you busy this weekend" He asked even though it probably sounded weird since he basically rushed the words out if his mouth.
She paused and looked up at him "Oh, you are here about tonight yeah we are still totally on"
He smiled loving that she remembered and hoping that would help with his proposition. "Well yes and no" he saw the confused look on her and quickly tried to explain
"I was thinking since we have the weekend off and we haven't spent that much time together lately. Maybe we can get out-of-town tonight and come back Sunday night possibility" He said that last word in a rather hopeful voice
He tried searching her green eyes for any kind of reaction. He may be a trained investigator but Abby was one of the few people he could never read she was definitely a mystery. He sighed in his head another thing that drew him in. She slurped her drink and simply said "What do you have in mind?"
"Would you totally hate me if I said it was a surprise?"
"Hmmm just tell me where out-of-town"
He grinned not believing his luck "Baltimore"
"Ah, your life before NCIS…yeah sure why not it will be fun and plus I do miss you" She said with a smile
He was probably grinning so hard right now but he didn't care at all "Ummm…okay be ready around 7:30ish I will pick you up at your place and don't worry about bringing anything special just bring you and your regular self"
"There is nothing regular about me Tony but okay 7:30 it is can't wait"
He gave her a hug and sucked in her smell still the same from yesterday but it was stronger this time since it was the morning. He backed out and gave her a quick kiss on the forehead resisting not moving down to her lips. Which was even more tempting since it was covered in dark purple lipstick. He gave one more quick hug and walked out. Calling back to her "It will be great I promise". Before he got to the stairwell he could her laughing. Ah now that was a great sign.
He got up to the bull pen to find Ziva and Mcgee staring at him. He ignored them and sat at his desk booting up his computer.
"Tony, where have you been" he could hear Mcgee asking
"What is it to you McCurious?"
"Both Mcgee and I have been here for 30 minutes and we find your bag here but not you meaning you got here before 8:00 which is rather strange" Ziva added
He was about to respond when his phone rung, saved by the bell.
"Dinozzo"
He couldn't hide his smile it was one of his buddies that he tried last night but couldn't get a hold of. After hearing him apologize for not getting back to him he told him that he can indeed use the small barn/ house for his visit into the city. After promising him that he would keep it clean and he would take him out for drinks in the near future he hung up the phone.
"Was that a duck" He heard Ziva say
He sighed he really needed to get her an English slang book or something.
"Chic and no it was an old buddy from Baltimore who is doing me a favor"
"You could do me a favor and get to work paperwork just doesn't do itself"
"Yes boss"
The rest of the day went without anything coming up. He couldn't help but think of the weekend he would admit he was nervous. Yeah he had things planned out but this was Abby he didn't necessarily need to impress her. He knew if anything was going to happen he needed to prove to her he was beyond serious and didn't want to this to be just a one-time thing.
At 4:00 Gibbs finally gave them the okay to leave. They were all a little shocked but none of them questioned it. Ziva and Mcgee quickly packed and left saying their goodbyes. Tony was just about to leave when he saw Gibbs standing over his desk. He took a sip of his coffee and said "What's in Baltimore?"
"Oh, you know about that. Yeah I am just going to show her around see the sights and everything. Since I lived there for a little while I know a thing or two about it" He gulped still don't know what was going through his mind. Another person he couldn't read easily or basically at all. He took another sip of his coffee.
"If anything happens to her I will hold you personally responsible and Ducky just so happens to have plenty of room in those drawers and I will gladly put you in one"
"Good to know" He said and quickly passed his boss before taking the stairs down. He made a quick stop into his favorite forensics scientist lab. "Are we still on for this weekend" "Yeah" she said while moving over to her Mass machine getting something out of it. "7:30 right?" "Yeah" "Awesome" she said with a smile and gave him a hug. "Can't wait for this mystery weekend you have planned".
He couldn't stop smiling. He got to his apartment and cleaned making sure that it was in good shape. Then took a shower and changed before going over everything making sure he didn't forget anything. Grabbing the key to the place they will be staying at and a couple of movies he knew they both liked he was out. He arrived at her place at around 7:40ish. Made his way up to her apartment and knocked on the door.
"Come in" he heard her say.
He let himself in and saw that her bag was half full and clothes were laying on it instead of in it. She walked pass him and stuck a handful of things in her bag.
"Abs you know we are coming back on Sunday. Which is in two days"
"Yeah, I know just making sure I have everything. Can never be too prepared. Can you get the bag and close it please and make sure that I have my umbrella. You know me and the sun."
He chuckled to himself and closed the bag and looked for the umbrella which was behind her couch.
"Sorry, I seem a mess right now the director wanted me to run a test for her which took longer than I thought. And then I was just about to get out of there when I realized that I didn't send in my report so I did that. Then my car got a flat so I had to have Gibbs change it and I just got home like 30 minutes ago. Which just gave me enough time to pack and shower. And finish now we can go"
He took her bag and makeup bag while she held Bert the hippo and her umbrella and a CafPow! motioning for him to go out the door so she can lock up. They got everything into his car and he held the door for her. He settled into the driver's seat. Not letting out his breath until he was on the highway. Step 1 complete now let us hope everything else goes smoothly. He was about to say something when he looked over and saw that she fell asleep. He stared at her for a second looking at how sweet and innocent she looked. He could tell she barley had any makeup on which just made her look even more beautiful.
About half an hour later he could see the lights of Baltimore in view. Like on cue he could hear a soft groan coming from the seat next to him.
"Hi, sleepyhead" Tony said in a soft voice. She smiled softly and stretched as much as she can.
"Hi, where are we" She asked looking out the window
"About to reach our destination, are you hungry?"
"Starving I haven't eaten since lunch well if you can count half a candy bar lunch"
"Well good you will love this place"
"Let me guess Italian"
"You know me too well" he said with a laugh.
He just pulled into the parking lot, when he noticed she was looking at herself in the mirror trying to fix herself.
"You look wonderful, I would even go with perfect" He said and then flashed her his best smile.
He could see a slight blush on her cheeks when she said thanks.
"Now come on I am starving and this place have one of the best foods I have ever tasted" He said while helping her out of the car.
