Why Hello again everyone! Thanks to those who enjoyed my last chapter! I made an upsetting mistake in the first chapter… I didn't give you any back ground information on the story! How stupid of me… ah well, guess I can correct it now ;) Gibbs has just returned from Mexico. Life is back to normal, but you'll see why Gibbs is mad in this chapter!

CHAPTER 2:

Tony leaned back in his chair, trying to fight the thoughts rushing through his head. He couldn't believe he had said that to Gibbs. His mentor, his hero. Tony shook his head, what had happened to make Gibbs hate him so much? Then on top of things, he brought Adeia into this. How could this possibly get worse?

Tony didn't know why he had called her, or why he was on an emotional rollercoaster. He would love nothing more then to get off. He took a sip from his coffee.

"Tony?" an uncertain voice cut his thoughts. He jumped and stared straight into Adeia's hazel eyes.

"Oh… hi Adeia." Tony said.

"What's wrong? You sounded upset when you called." She said with worry in her voice. Tony flinched at it, he couldn't believe he had dragged her into this.

"Its… well… I've… Dang it!" Tony sighed tiredly, "I've been having some problems at work. My boss left for a while, two months to be exact. He had a little… accident, and he just up and left. Leaving me to pick up the pieces." Tony said keeping his eyes on his cup.

"Tony, you don't have to tell me." She said.

Tony shook his head, "No… I need to get this out. I normally wouldn't want to bother people with my problems. Let alone you… feel like I'm a burden now." Tony murmured, shifting his position.

"Tony." Adeia said softly, "It's no bother I want to help."

Tony sighed again, "I normally don't let people this close, I've always had this mask… but it seems to be getting harder and harder to keep up. Then there is the fact that I just met you… and you want to help me."

"Tony… you can't keep a mask on all the time. You have to breath some you know." She said, with a smile.

Tony gave a small laugh, "It helps if you take long breaths before putting it on."

Adeia laughed, "Shut up. Now tell me what's eating you?"

"Nothing, I'm at the top of the food chain." He said with a nervous laugh, and automatically stopped when he saw her glare. He cleared his throat, "Well… For the past couple of weeks, Him and my team haven't been talking to me. When they do it's always some comment that just hurts. I don't know if it's intentional or just our usual banter. It seems lately that out arguments have gotten bigger. I don't know what's going on! Even Abby, I thought of her as my little sister. She ignores me and won't talk to me unless she has too! I don't know what I did!" Tony, exclaimed and placing his head in his hands.

He shook his head, "Ducky is the only one I could talk to. But now I think I might have just gotten fired." Tony stated.

"Hey Tony, it's okay. Things like this happen, but why do you think you'll be fired?" Adeia asked, leaning forward and taking Tony's hand.

Tony tried to pull his hand away, and when she wouldn't let go, he gave up with a sigh, "Because I yelled at him and stormed out, that was why I needed a friend. My boss has been my hero since I worked under him all those years ago. When he brought up my father, and talked about him like he was a saint, I lost it." Tony answered, his face ashamed.

"Why Tony? What is it about your father that upset you?" she asked softly.

Tony snorted, "Doesn't really take a rocket scientist to find out. My father was a jerk. He didn't like me so he sent me off, and ever sense then, he has tried to make me miserable. He's crashed with Gibbs several times, but to hear those words come out of his mouth. It was like talking to a complete stranger!" Tony said rubbing his hand through his hair.

"That's pretty vague Tony… But I'll let it slide." She said with a smile.

Tony gave a small smile, "I'm not looking forward to tomorrow." He finished, frowning again.

"Can't you take time off?" Adeia asked.

"I guess I could. Why?" Tony asked.

"Well… I'm new to D.C. and… I don't know any one here." She said shyly.

"You know me… maybe somebody could give you the grand tour." Tony said with a wink.

Adeia grinned, "Well maybe… depends on who would give that tour."

Tony grinned back, "I might have a few ideas…" He trailed off wiggling his eyebrows. Adeia laughed, and lightly hit him in the arm.

Tony's smile dropped, and turned into a frown.

Adeia noticed, "Hey… what's wrong?"

"It's just… I've had my mask and barriers most of my life… and in a matter of a couple hours you managed to break down every one of them!" Tony slid his hand through his hair again, "It took Gibbs the better part of five years to break 'em down."

Adeia looked Tony in the eyes, "Tony, its because I think you're worth it. I don't know what it is, the fact that you just have this air of mystery, or your funny face-"

"Hey!" Tony interrupted, pouting, and Adeia grinned.

"None of that. I want to get to know you, the real you." She said.

Tony sighed, "The real me comes with a lot of baggage." he warned.

"Trust me Tony, you're worth it." she said with a smile.

Tony grinned, "Well it's seven, how about a movie night? The best way, I think, to unwind!"

Adeia laughed, "Sure."

Tony stood up, "Did you drive?"

"No… I live a few blocks down." she said.

Tony stared at her, "I made it here before you, I work across town, and you only live a few blocks away?"

"I wanted to… freshen up a bit!" Adeia said.

Tony started laughing, and Adeia stood, punching him in the arm.

"It's not funny! Stop or no movie night!" she threatened.

Tony looked at her in mock horror, "How could you?!"

"I'm an evil mastermind." She said.

"I believe it." Tony said and held out his hand. Adeia grabbed and they walked outside and to Tony's car. He started it up and drove off.

They spent the next three hours watching the James bond series. By the end Adeia was curled up with her head on Tony's lap. Tony was stroking her hair when she started.

She sat up, and yawned, "I think its time for bed."

Tony smiled, "Come on… I'll take you home."

She nodded, and followed Tony out. Tony drove her to her apartment.

"How about a date tomorrow?" Tony asked.

"Sure. Where too?"

"Eh-eh! My little secret." Tony smirked.

Adeia smiled and walked into her apartment. Tony drove back to his apartment.

He sighed as he opened the door, what had he gotten himself into. Not only was he going to get fired, but he was going to have his heart ripped out… again. Why did he have such bad luck.

Tony yawned and made his way into the kitchen to get a beer. After draining it he made his way to his room. He got in bed and drifted to sleep instantly.

Tony rushed into the bullpen the next morning, he was early then everyone else. He sat at his desk, and began leafing through his cold case. He was halfway through it when Gibbs appeared behind him. He walked towards the elevator motioning for Tony to follow him, and Tony did so reluctantly.

As soon as the elevator started, Gibbs hit the emergency switch.

"DiNozzo I have had enough of your attitude." Gibbs growled.

Tony shook his head, "Drop it Gibbs, we both know you don't care." Tony said defiantly.

"This is what I'm talking about! You would never be this difficult!" Gibbs shouted.

"Give me a reason why I shouldn't be!" Tony shouted back, "I mean come on Gibbs! What did I do to make you hate me?! Unfair work, you point out my mistakes and drag them out, and you don't notice that your whole team has turned against me!"

"YOU KNOW FULL WELL WHAT YOU DID!" Gibbs roared

"NO I DON'T!" Tony roared back, then he turned his head, "Gibbs… what did I do?"

Gibbs faced Tony, "I overheard you talking to Ducky, when I came back."

Tony looked back around remembering what happened.

~FLASHBACK~

Ducky was sitting in his office when Tony walked in.

"Anthony, my boy! Have you seen Gibbs?" Ducky asked then noticed Tony's expression, "Oh dear… what ever is wrong?"

Tony shook his head, "Oh… I don't know. Yes I did see Gibbs, but he isn't the same Gibbs I remembered."

"How so?" Ducky inquired.

"He just seems more… forceful. Like he's trying to get everything back on track, when it wasn't off track." Tony said.

Ducky nodded, "Are you angry that you were demoted.?"

"No! well a little, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm glad he's back." Tony sighed again, "No I'm not. I hate him for the fact he left, and made me pick up the pieces."

"Anthony it's natural to feel that way, give him some time, and maybe life will settle back again." Ducky said.

"I know Duck… but I just can't shake the feeling that if he'd still be gone, then maybe the team would be better."

"Anthony, I know how you feel, when I was in the army, my squad leader, had left us stranded in the jungle, and I had to take command. We got out alive, and my squad leader got all the credit." Ducky rambled, "Anyways… Just let Gibbs settle, then life will be back to normal.

Tony smiled, "Thanks Duck. I better get back. I hope it does." Tony waved and left.

~End Flashback~

"Gibbs I-" Tony started.

"Save it DiNozzo. I heard what you said. Did you think I wanted to leave?" Gibbs demanded.

"Gibbs-" Tony tried again.

"I said I don't want-" Gibbs cut him off again.

"Will you LISTEN?! I am sorry but it is the truth. You left and I had to pick up the pieces. But I took it head on… and why didn't you come to me? I thought you trusted me?" Tony said accusingly.

Gibbs stiffened, "This isn't about me." he growled.

Tony laughed, "Isn't it though."

Gibbs stared at him, "Watch what you say DiNozzo… your job is on the line at the moment."

Tony started the elevator again and exited into the bullpen. He didn't say another thing to Gibbs. He just sat and worked on his cold cases. Not even Ziva or McGee could draw him out.

Finally five o'clock rolled around and they were told to go home. Tony left before anyone could say a word. He stepped into the elevator, and rode it down. He sat in his car and pulled out his cell.

He pulled up Adeia's number and called it.

"Hello?"

"Hey Adeia." Tony said monotony.

"Tony! How was work?" she asked.

"I still have a job… for now." he smiled a little.

"That's good, I was wondering, how about our date? What are we doing?" she asked.

Tony grinned, "Sorry Adie. You'll have to wait and see, I'll be over in two hours."

"Okay. I'll see you." and the line went dead.

Tony smiled again, and started his car, and pulled out of the NCIS garage and headed home.

Well, now we find out the reason for Gibbs's heat! But where does Adeia fit into this? Find out! I might have to slow down on the posts, just because I started tenth grade and have an early morning class. I am bone tired so I will probably have to wait some time between posts. THANKS