Ch3
Olivia woke up with a start as thunder rumbled and lighting flashed. She gave a little shiver and Rosie walked over to her and nudged her hand with her nose. She never did like thunder storms. She hugged Lisa closer to her. Should she ask Tony and Kate if she could sleep with them? Would they let her? What if they told her no she had to sleep in her own bed? A huge clap of thunder made up her mind and she jumped out of bed holding Lisa and ran down the hall with Rosie right behind her.
She quietly walked over to Tonys side and gave him a gentle nudge. When he didn't stir she nudged him harder. He opened his eyes and blinked. He sat up and whispered.
"Olivia? Are you ok? Whats the matter sweetie?"
Kate was also up. She got up and walked over to Olivia.
"Are you ok honey? Did you have a bad dream?"
Olivia shook her head no.
"I…I don't like thunder…and I was hoping…maybe I could sleep with you and Tony? I'm scared."
Kate smiled and picked her up.
"Of course you can sweetie. Its ok to be scared. Even I don't like thunder. It scares me too."
"Kate you are an adult you aren't supposed to be scared."
Kate carried over her to the bed and layed her down in the middle and she cuddled closer to Tony as there was a loud clap of thunder and lightning flashed. He kissed the top of her head and held her close. Kate smiled as she got back into bed.
"Believe it or not Olivia even adults get scared sometimes. Everyone gets scared."
Kate propped her head on her hand as she gently rubbed Olivias stomach and Tony soothed her. They heard a REALLY loud clap of thunder and Olivia shrieked and climbed onto Tonys stomach as she lay on top of him with her head on his chest and she shivered. He hugged her tight as he rubbed her back.
"Shhhh….its ok Angel. Its only thunder it cant hurt you I promise. Its ok baby girl. Its ok. "
Kate moved closer to the two of them and Tony put his left arm around her and with his other arm he continued to rub Olivias back. That seemed to do the trick and within five minutes Olivia was fast asleep on his chest. He and Kate smiled at each other and Tony kissed her forehead. He then looked back towards Olivia. He left her the way she was. He loved it, and even though she fell asleep he continued to rub her back until he too fell back to sleep.
The next morning around eight o'clock Kate woke up and smiled when she saw the sun shining. She thought maybe Tony could barbeque in the back yard and they could go swimming. Olivia would love that. She turned over on her side and saw she was still asleep on top of Tony who was also sleeping; his arm wrapped tightly around her. She reached over and ran her fingers through Olivias hair and then got up and got dressed. She thought they could eat breakfast outside today since it was so beautiful.
She went downstairs and started the coffee and then took out the ingredients she would need for breakfast. She decided on scrambled eggs, hash browns, and bacon. It wasn't the healthiest but she knew it was Tonys favorite and she hoped that Olivia would like it too. She really seemed attached to him already. She smiled at the thought of Olivia being a Daddys girl. She went up the stairs and decided to let them sleep so she went on the computer for a little while to do some facebook and check her emails. About an hour later she walked into the bedroom and smiled as she saw the two of them stirring.
"Well good morning you two. Rise and shine it's a beautiful day."
Tony groaned as he did every morning and Olivia rolled off of him and sat up and rubbed her eyes. She then looked at Kate and smiled.
"Good morning Kate. Thank you for letting me sleep in your bed last night. I was really scared of that thunder."
Kate laughed as Tony grabbed Olivia and started to tickle her. She squealed as Kate watched and then cleared her throat.
"Ok you two. How about you get washed up and dressed while I start breakfast? I know Tony is going to like it but Olivia I hope you like scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash browns?"
"Yeah! With ketchup!"
Tony grinned and ruffled her hair.
"I am with you on that one baby girl. Come on. Why don't you get dressed while I get dressed ok?"
Olivia hopped off the bed as Kate spoke to her.
"How about you put on your new bathing suit and we can go swimming today ok?"
Olivia got excited and ran out of the room as Kate smiled at her. She then walked over to Tony who grabbed her and she sat down on his lap and they kissed. He pulled away and rubbed her cheek.
"Good morning beautiful."
"Good morning yourself good looking. Did you sleep well?"
"Baby with my two girls by my side I slept great. Kate I love her so much already just like she was my own. She is already my little girl."
Kate put her forehead on his.
"She is yours Tony. She is ours."
A couple of tears dripped down her cheeks and Tony gently wiped them away.
"Hey beautiful why are you crying?"
"I am so glad she is here Tony. I love her to pieces, but I still feel horrible. I still feel guilty that I could not give you a child of your own. That I never can."
Tony hugged her to him.
"Kate. Baby. I want you stop right there. I told you before I wish you wouldn't feel like that. I understand and its not your fault baby. I want you stop beating yourself up about this. We have Olivia now and shes ours. She is already bringing us so much joy. I couldn't be happier Kate."
Kate pulled away and wiped her eyes and smiled. They leaned and kissed again.
"I love you so much."
"I love you too beautiful. Now start that breakfast because I'm starving!"
Kate giggled as she got up and walked out of the room while Tony put his swim trunks on and brushed his teeth and washed up.
A few minutes later Olivia walked into his room wearing her new bathing suit.
"Come on Tony lets go swimming!"
He picked her up.
"How about we get our bellys full first ok baby girl?"
She nodded fast and he kissed her forehead and carried her down the stairs. He put her down and brought her booster seat outside and put it on a chair. He then went back inside as Kate handed him a tray of silverware and glasses to take outside. He took that out along with napkins and walked back in. Kate told him everything would be ready in a few minutes. He looked at Olivia who looked at him eagerly.
"Come on baby girl. Want to go check out that new swing set Grandpa Gibbs built for you?"
"Yeah!"
She started to run outside but Tony grabbed her and scooped her up. He smiled at her.
"Hold on there little one. You see that big REALLY big pool out there?" (She nodded and he continued). "Well that can be dangerous if you are out there by yourself so you need to be out there with Kate or I at all times ok angel? No going out there by yourself."
"Ok Tony!"
He put her down and held onto her hand as they walked to the swing set as Kate finished cooking. He pushed her on the swing, and then she went down the slide and then climbed on the monkey bars. Kate then came out and said breakfast was ready. They ran over to the table and picked her up and put her in her booster seat as Kate carried the plates out.
"Olivia sweetie what would you like to drink? We have orange juice, apple juice, and milk."
Olivia tapped her chin and thought for a minute before answering. Kate thought that was really cute and she hid a smile.
"Can I have chocolate milk Kate?"
"One chocolate milk coming up honey."
Kate went inside and a few seconds later came out with two steaming cups of coffee. She put them down as Tony helped get Olivia ready. She went back inside and few seconds later came out with Olivias chocolate milk. Tony helped cut up her eggs and put ketchup on her plate and on his own. Kate set Olivias drink in front of her and then sat down at the end of the table with Tony next to Olivia of course and the three began to eat.
Tony smiled down at Olivia as he noticed she was having trouble dipping her scrambled egg in her ketchup. He put his fork down and grabbed her fork. He dipped a piece of egg into the ketchup and handed it to her. She smiled up at him with ketchup smeared on her face.
"Thank you Tony."
"Any time sweetie."
Kate grabbed a napkin and wiped her mouth and smiled.
"So I thought today we could go swimming and then Tony maybe later you want to barbeque some hamburgers and hot dogs?"
"Sounds good to me Kate. Olivia do you like that?"
She nodded.
"I love hot dogs! With ketchup!"
Tony and Kate laughed as they got up. Kate took Olivia out of her booster seat as Tony started to bring the dishes in. Kate cleaned her up and then handed her her plastic cup and plastic plate.
"Sweetie do you think you can be a big helper and carry these in for me?"
Olivia took them.
"Sure Kate! I love to help!"
After the table was cleared and the dishes were washed and their stomachs had time to settle Kate changed into her suit and then took outsides with her some towels and Olivias floaties that she bought her. She also bought out the sun screen.
As she put everything on Olivia she talked to her.
"Ok sweetie. Remember no being out here by yourself. Tony or I need to be out here with you, and even when we are with you we don't want you by the pool without your floaties on ok?"
"I promise Kate."
She kissed the top of her head.
"Good girl."
After she was all ready Tony and Kate each took a hand and they walked her over to the pool. Olivia giggled as she stuck a foot in and quickly took it out.
"Its cold!"
They smiled as they watched her put both feet in and walk back and forth. Kate sat on the edge as Tony also stepped on the first step. He went all the way in and Olivia looked at him. She too wanted to go in as she loved the water but it was too cold for her. She stuck her arms out and he grabbed her and held her as he walked around.
"Whats the matter baby girl don't you want to go in the water?"
"Not yet Tony. Its too cold. "
"Ok sweetheart you let me know when you're ready ok? Hey how about I put you on a float and I pull you around ok?"
"Yeah!"
He put her on a raft and gently pulled her around. She loved it. Tony looked over at Kate.
"Arent you coming in Kate?"
She smiled.
"Not right now. I love to watch you two. Father and daughter."
Tony smiled at her and then smiled at Olivia who lay there happily. He quietly went underneath and swam behind her. She tried looking for him but he came out of the water and roared and she squealed. She splashed him.
Kate got up and threw a beach ball into the pool. She then sat down on the edge of the pool again. Tony looked at Olivia and she nodded. He took her off the raft and put her in the water. He grabbed the beach ball and they threw it back and forth.
After a few minutes Tony noticed that Olivia was shivering. He swam over to her, picked her up, and touched her nose.
"I guess it really was too cold for you huh baby girl? How about we get you warmed up?"
She nodded and he carried her out of the pool where Kate was waiting with a towel. She opened it and Tony held Olivia out and Kate wrapped the towel around her as Tony grabbed a towel for himself. Kate sat down and put Olivia in her lap. She took her floaties off and wrapped the towel tightly around her. Tony sat down in a chair next to them and reached out and rubbed Olivias back as Kate rocked her. After a few minutes Olivia fell asleep. Tony got up and kissed the top of Kates head and then kissed the top of Olivias head. He whispered so he wouldn't wake up his angel.
"I'll get some lemonade. Be right back."
Soon Tony and Kate were drinking lemonade and talking. They talked about Olivia meeting the team, and the fact that they actually had the whole week off. They were just brining Olivia to NCIS on Monday to meet the team but Gibbs actually let them have the whole week off so they could bond with Olivia. They had a whole week of activities planned from going to the beach to going bowling.
While Olivia slept on Kate Tony read the paper. After he was finished he took Olivia from Kate and held her to his chest so Kate could read the paper. He kissed the top of her head and ran his fingers through her hair. He fell in love with the moment he saw her and he counted his lucky stars that he ended up with such a wonderful little girl. She was HIS daughter now.
About a half hour later Olivia woke up. She looked up and smiled at Tony who smiled back and kissed her nose.
"Hey there baby girl. Did you have a nice nap?"
She nodded and spoke.
"I'm thirsty."
Kate got up.
"One lemonade for one special little girl."
Olivia was still a little sleepy so she put her head back on Tonys chest. When Kate came out with the lemonade she sat up and drank it on Tonys lap. He looked down at her.
"Hey. How about I put your big wheel together and you can ride it in the front yard and then we'll have lunch. How does that sound?"
"Oh wow my big wheel! I'm awake now! Quick put it together!"
Kate giggled and grabbed her off Tonys lap and he stood up. He went into the house and brought the box out. While he did that Kate took Olivia inside to plan lunch.
"So Miss Olivia. What do you think we should make for lunch?"
Olivia thought quite hard.
"I love tacos. Can we make tacos?"
Kate gave her a high five.
"That sounds good to me. I need ingredients though. What you say you go get changed and I'll make a list and we can go to the store while Tony is putting your big wheel together?"
"Super!" She ran upstairs and Kate had to laugh as she took out a pen and pad and made a list. A few minutes she looked up as Olivia walked down the stairs wearing shorts and a pink tank top. She also had on pink flip flops.
"I'm ready Kate!"
"Ok sweetie. Give a me a few minutes to get read and then we can go."
A couple of minutes later Kate was ready and they went out back to tell Tony where they were going. Kate asked Tony if he wanted anything.
"Well we didn't think about this last night. You should make a quick stop at Toys R Us again. She is going to need a helmet."
"Ah good thinking. Ok we'll be back in probably an hour. By then it will be around 1130 and we should be eating anywhere between 12 and 1230 and then later tonight we can have dinner. Don't forget to feed Rosie."
They kissed good bye and Kate took Olivias hand and they walked out to the car. Kate put her in the back and buckled her in her seat. She then got in the drivers seat and off they went.
About an hour later they returned with a blue helmet and stuff for lunch: taco shells, tomatos, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and chop meat. For dessert Kate let Olivia pick out little Dixie ice cream cups. Olivia ran into the back to show Tony her new helmet while Kate carried the grocery bags in. Olivias big wheel was all ready. Tony took it out front with his video camera. Kate was going to cook the meat while Tony watched her ride and like any proud father he wanted to capture the moment forever. He carried it out to the sidewalk and he put her helmet on. She sat down and put her feet on the pedals. It took her a few tries but with Tonys help she started to get the hang of it and soon she was pedaling up and down the sidewalk. She was having a blast and Tony loved it that he and Kate were able to bring a smile to her face. He was happy that she was happy.
At one point Kate was able to take a break for a minute and went outside to see what was going on. She smiled when she saw how Olivia was enjoying herself. She put her arm around Tonys waist.
"Its going to be ready in five minutes. She seems really happy Tony. Thank God. You would think she didn't have a rough time of it for the past two years."
She put her head on his shoulder and he kissed the top of her head.
"She is going to do just fine Kate. Just fine."
Kate walked back in the house and Tony walked over to Olivia. She stopped pedaling and he picked her up and with his free hand he carried the big wheel up to the house. He put them both down and he kneeled down to her level.
"I'm glad you really liked that angel. Now what do you say we go inside and have some awesome tacos?"
She giggled and they walked in the house. Kate sent Olivia to go wash up and Tony went to go change. By the time they were both done the table was set and Kate was putting the last of the toppings on the table. Tony put Olivia in her booster seat and Kate asked her what she wanted to drink.
"More lemonade please."
Tony gave her some lemonade and Kate got their drinks and they sat down. Kate took a taco shell and put some meat in it and asked Olivia what kind of toppings she wanted.
"I like cheese and lettuce please. Can I taste some of that white stuff?"
Tony laughed and scooped some sour cream onto a spoon.
"Its called sour cream sweetie, and sure here you go."
She took the spoon from him and tasted a little. She made a face and gave the spoon back to him. Tony laughed.
"I guess you didn't like it angel. Its ok you don't have to have it."
After everyones tacos were made they sat down to a nice lunch. Olivia got full after one so there was some leftovers. Tony wrapped them up and put them in the fridge while Kate did the dishes. While they did that Olivia played with Rosie. She took her ball and threw it and Rosie would run after it and bring it back to Olivia who would throw it and again Rosie would run after it.
When Kate and Tony were done they asked Olivia what she wanted to do next.
"Can I ride my big wheel again?"
Kate answered.
"Sure. You can ride it all around and Tony and I will walk behind you with Rosie. Go grab your helmet and we'll get Rosie ready."
"Okay!"
She ran out of the room and was back in a flash with her helmet. Tony put it on her while Kate got Rosie ready and then they were off.
They had a good time as Olivia rode her big wheel and Tony and Kate walked Rosie as they held hands. After an hour they headed back and Olivia asked if she could have a snack. Kate told her she could have a little one as they would be eating dinner later so she cut her up a small apple and put peanut butter on the side. She had that along with a glass of milk.
Then they decided to relax for a little while before dinner. Kate sat down on the couch and knitted while Olivia layed down with Tony on the floor and they watched Dora The Explorer. However Tony being Tony that didn't last long as he started a feet war. Being that they were laying on their stomachs their feet were in the air and Tony would touch her bare feet with his. That would make her giggle and before he knew it she was on top of him tickling him. He gently flipped her over and started to tickle her and she was hysterical. Kate rolled her eyes at him but continued to knit. Tony let her sit up and she started to tickle his feet. He laughed and he got up and ran away. She chased after him and he put his hands up.
"Ok ok! I surrender!"
She giggled.
"I do not know what means but I got you!"
She tickled his belly and he grabbed her and spun her around. When the were both out of breath he put her down and they went back to watching Dora.
A few hours later Kate looked at the clock and saw it was dinner time already. She told Tony he better get the barbeque ready. While he did that she had Olivia carry her plate and cup outside. Olivia also helped by carrying the napkins outside, then the ketchup and the mustard. Tony carried the hamburgers and hot dogs out. He passed Olivia on the way out and poked her in the stomach. She giggled.
Kate meanwhile was making a salad and pork and beans. In the salad she put the leftover cheese and tomato from lunch, croutons, and threw in some olives and cucumbers. Olivia decided to go see what Tony was doing. He smiled at her as she walked over to the barbeque.
"Hey angel. Be careful of the barbeque its hot."
"Ok Tony. "
She grabbed the beach ball and started kicking it around the yard and before she knew it dinner was ready. Tony brought the meat over, and Kate brought a tray with silverware, plates, and cups. She lifted Olivia into her booster seat and Tony set a hot dog with ketchup in front of her. He put some pork and beans on her plate but she didn't want any salad. Kate poured her some lemonade and Tony grabbed a beer for him and water for Kate. Olivia tried to eat her hot dog with the bun but she was having a hard time so Tony cut it up for her and that was much easier for her. Kate spoke.
"So Olivia what do you like to do? Do you like to dance? Do you like to play anything? Tony and I are going to take you bowling and to miniature golf next week. A water park too. Does that sound like fun?"
She nodded excitedly.
"That sounds like so much fun! Does that mean that you don't have to work at NCIS? You get to stay with me?"
Tony reached over and pinched her cheek and she giggled.
"You got it baby. Kate and I are not working all week!"
"Yeah!"
After dinner and after everything was cleaned up Kate brought out the Dixie cups. Olivia really enjoyed eating hers with a stick. Tony even added some whipped cream, sprinkles and chocolate syrup to hers. When they were done Tony got the idea to roast marsh mellows. Olivia looked at him curiously while Kate went to go get the bag. She really only wanted Olivia to have one as she didn't want her getting a belly ache. Tony explained the process to her while Kate handed him the bag.
"What you do is you take a marsh mellow and you put it on a stick. Then you hold it over a fire or heat until it turns a gooey black color and then you get to eat it! They are yummy!"
He took her out of her booster seat.
"Come on lets go find some sticks!"
Olivia giggled as Tony took her hand and pulled her towards the yard and Kate smiled after them. They came back with 3 sticks and Tony turned the barbeque back on as Kate helped Olivia put a marsh mellow on her stick. She then led Olivia over to the barbeque very carefully so she wouldn't be too close and then she helped her hold out her stick. Olivia giggled as it turned brown.
"This is fun!"
Tony and Kate laughed as they held out their own marsh mellows. When they turned black Olivia decided they were ready to eat so they pulled them away. Tony shut off the barbeque and they sat down. Olivia took a bite of hers.
"Yum! I really like it!"
Tony patted the back of her head and smiled.
"I'm glad you like it sweetheart."
Kate looked at her watch.
"Ok sweetie. You need to finish up because we need to get you in the bath and then its bed time ok?"
Olivia nodded as she got marsh mellow all over her face. When she was done she had marsh mellow all over her face and hands. Tony had to get the hose to wash her down so she wouldn't get sticky all over the house. Kate took her right upstairs and put her right in the tub while Tony sat down on the couch and turned on the TV.
Kate took Olivia out of the tub and wrapped a big fluffy towel around her. She put her on the floor and with another towel she dried her hair. She got her dressed and then dried her hair with the hair dryer. By the time she was done Olivia felt better. She looked at Kate.
"Kate do I have time to stay up?"
Kate looked at her watch and saw it was 800. She and Tony really wanted her in bed by 830.
"You can stay up for 30 more minutes ok sweetie?"
"Yay!"
Kate started to clean up the bathroom and Olivia ran downstairs and jumped into Tonys lap as he caught her.
"Hey there baby. I love your night gown, and your hair smells like strawberries."
Olivia giggled.
"Kate said I can stay up for another 30 minutes with you. Can we play Monopoly Jr?"
"Sure we can baby doll. Can you go get it for me?"
She jumped off his lap and was back in a minute with the game. Tony set it up on the coffee table and they started to play as Kate came down the stairs to join them.
Before Olivia knew it her 30 minutes was up and it was time for bed. Kate looked at her watch.
"Ok sweetie. Its time for bed."
Olivia looked at Tony.
"Will you read me a bedtime story?"
"Sure baby. Just say good night to Kate."
Olivia hugged Kate.
"Good night Kate. I had so much fun today!"
Kate hugged her back.
"I'm glad sweetie. Good night and sweet dreams."
Tony picked her up and carried her upstairs. He put her down on the bed as she curled up on her pillow holding Lisa. Tony grabbed one of the books off her shelf and sat down on the bed. He took one of her hands as he began to read. When he was done he looked to see she was asleep. Smiling he got up and put the book back. He walked back to the bed and leaned down and kissed her forehead and then quietly spoke.
"I know you don't want to call me Daddy yet and that's ok, but I want you to know that you are my daughter and I love you so much already. Good night baby doll."
He walked out of the room and shut the door. He then walked back down to Kate. He sat down on the couch next to her where he pulled her to his chest as he ran his fingers through her hair. They didn't really talked as they just enjoyed sitting there with each other quietly. At one point Tony looked down and saw Kate was asleep. Smiling he gently got up and picked her up and carried her upstairs. He layed her down on the bed and kissed her forehead. He then got changed and layed down next to her and pulled her into his arms.
"Good night baby. I love you."
He turned off the light.
Wow what a long chapter I never wrote a chapter like that!