When they got back to the squad-room, Tony and Kate hadn't said a word about what had happened in the hotel room. Tony was looking over his report when he heard a ding signifying he had a new e-mail. He expected it to be from Kate…but was surprised to see that it was from Abby.

Hey Tony!

I was wondering if you and the team would like to go out for end of case drinks? So, what do ya think? Ask McGee, Kate, and Ziva too! My treat! I'll meet you guys in the parking garage as soon as work lets out…and Gibbs lets you guys go…

See ya then!

~Abby

Tony smiled to himself as he read the e-mail. He personally hadn't planned on anything to happen that night. It had been a long case though…for about two weeks they had been running up false leads or ones that ended up nowhere. End-of-case drinks would be nice…he thought to himself.

He quickly turned to McGee who was busy typing up his case report.

"Hey McGoo! Abby wants to know if you'll be willing to go out for a couple of drinks later. So? What do you say?" He asked as he threw several paper wads at him in the process.

"Sure…but, why didn't she just come up and ask?"

"I dunno. 'Cause she's Abby."

McGee continued to type as he nodded.

"How 'bout you Zee-Vah? You commin'?" Tony asked loud enough so that the mossad agent could hear him from her desk behind McGee.

"I am busy tonight. Maybe next time." came her reply.

Tony turned his attention to Kate, who was taking one last look over her report.

"Kate?"

"Huh?" she looked up to see Tony's green eyes looking into hers.

"Are you gonna come have drinks with Abby, Probie, and me?"

"Oh, yeah. Sure."

"Oh, yeah. Sure what Kate?" Gibbs asked as he entered the squad-room.

"Nothing boss." Tony retorted.

"You finish you reports?" Silence. "That's what I thought." he sat down at his desk and began his report.

Tony returned his attention to his computer. He had finished his report…but he hadn't wanted to hand it in yet. So, to pass the time, he pretended to type it…but, was instead doing something entirely different.

Ding.

Kate looked up at her computer screen and say she had an IM from Tony…

A.D.D- Hey there beautiful…

C.T- What do you want DiNozzo?

A.D.D- I was thinking…

C.T- You didn't hurt anyone in the process did you?

A.D.D- Ouch Kate. That hurt. ): Anyways, I was thinking about earlier.

C.T- And?

A.D.D- Well, I was thinking that maybe you could come over to my place afterwards? If you want too that is…

C.T- Sounds like a plan to me Tony.

A.D.D- Cool….finish your report yet?

C.T- Almost…you?

A.D.D- Been done for like two hours now…

C.T- Then why haven't you passed it in?

A.D.D- 'Cause I was waiting for you!

C.T- You're so sweet.

A.D.D- I try.

Kate finished typing her report and printing it and handed it in at the same time as Ziva, McGee and Tony.

Gibbs looked up surprised. He had known that DiNozzo had been done for awhile, he was always done first but liked to hand things in with the others.

"Finished?"

They nodded.

"Go home….err…get drinks with Abby."

He watched as his team scrambled to get their things together. He couldn't help but smile slightly.

"See you Monday Gibbs." Kate said and headed towards the elevator.

"G'night boss." McGee said and followed Kate.

"Goodnight Gibbs." Ziva said and ran to catch up with McGee and Kate.

Tony was about to leave when Gibbs motioned him over.

"Something wrong boss?"

"I need to talk to you…now."

Tony nodded. He had a feeling that he knew what it was about. He motioned for McGee and Kate to continue to the bar without him.

"I'll meet up with you! Make sure you tell Abby I will be there!" he called as the elevator doors closed.

Gibbs got up and motioned Tony to follow.

He led them to the other elevator and pushed the button that summoned it to come to the floor. Once there, they stepped in. Gibbs waited about five seconds then he hit the emergency stop switch. He turned to the younger man, who had grown to be more like a son to him than a coworker.

"Tony, do you have any idea on what you're doing?" he demanded.

"About?" he was confused. What is he talking about? Did he find out about what happened between me and Kate at the hotel?

"You and Kate. As soon as we got back, I've had a gut feeling that something was going on between you two. And now-"

"IthinkIloveher." Tony blurted.

Gibbs barely made out what he had said. "What the hell did you just say?"

Tony took a deep breath. "I. Think. I. Love. Her." Tony repeated slowly.

Gibbs just looked at him.

"Look Gibbs, I'm sorry, but I really think I love her. There's just this feeling I get whenever I'm near her, see her, think of her…I cant help it." Why was he telling this to Gibbs? He hadn't the slightest clue.

"Good for you."

Tony couldn't believe his ears. Did Gibbs just say that he was proud of him? "Excuse me?"

"Tony, I've seen the way you look at her. The way you flirt and the way she flirts back. You two were meant to be together. Just don't do anything stupid enough that'll screw-up you work."

"So, you're okay with me and Kate?"

"As long as I don't have to notice it."

"And rule twelve?"

"I guess I can make an exception."

Tony beamed with happiness.

"Thanks Gibbs. Really."

Gibbs hit the switch and the elevator continued its decent to the parking garage.

They were greeted by the face of a very pissed Abby.

"Tony! What the hell took so long?" her hands were on her hips as she glared as him.

"Sorry Abbs. Gibbs needed to talk with me. You didn't have to wait for me you know…I told McMessenger to tell you that I'd meet up with you guys at the bar."

Abby quickly spun around to face McGee.

"Tim! Why didn't you say that?" she pouted. "I would've yelled at Gibbs instead on Tony!"

She turned to face Tony. She wrapped her arms around him in one of her famous hugs. "I'm so sorry Tony! I didn't know that!"

"Hey, it was an honest mistake Abby. Now, how's about we go get ourselves those drinks?"

Gibbs watched as the four made their way to their cars and drive off.

A/N: Sorry for the long wait! I had no idea what I wanted to happen in this chapter! Anyways…Gibbs may not be in character here, but I think he needed a fatherly moment. Reviews are loved and welcomed! Any ideas on what's going to happen at Tony's apartment? Here's a hint…I think I'll have to change the rating of this story to M because of it. Lemme know what you think! Suggest to friends? :D Should I continue with this or not?

~C