For the first time since his beloved Breena died, Jimmy was in love with a woman. Andrea and him had talked and laughed the entire flight, and he had been calling her daily since returning home. She was two years older but age was not important. She had served in the Marines for five years before retiring and going back to school. She now worked as an accountant at a local office. She had been married for a year and a half, but they separated the previous year. She had no children but her ex-husband had a son from a previous relationship. Today was an exciting day, because two weeks after their first meeting. Jimmy and Andrea would be going on their first official date. It was a double date with Tony's now girlfriend Julie.
"Now Tony and I are going out with some friends tonight. So you and Tali are going to stay with Mr. McGee. I should be back by nine but McGee is going to handle your before bedtime routine." Jimmy explained, as Tali and him drove home.
"Why can't I go?" Tori asked.
"It's a grownup thing." Jimmy replied.
"Are we still going out tomorrow?" Tori asked.
"Yes but you have to have all of your homework done by tonight." Jimmy reminded.
It was a good day for Tony DiNozzo. Julie and him had been official for two weeks now and things were serious enough. That they were going to sit the kids down the next time they were all together. Today was their third official date and their first time at a fancy restaurant. The day was made even more exciting by the fact. That Jimmy and his new girlfriend would be joining them on the date. Julie was a little disappointed that Jimmy was dating another woman. She had really been wanting to set Jimmy up with her sister, but she understood Jimmy's feelings. Tony was bursting with excitement over the double date. He was madly in love with Julie and he was thrilled that Jimmy had found a woman to love. It had been a long five years but now it was looking like. Both men were on a direct route to start their lives over again.
"Are you all set to go to Mr. McGee's?" Tony asked, his daughter.
"Yes sir" Tali replied.
"Good now I want you to ask Mr. McGee to help you with your math homework. Before you guys start playing video games and having fun. I know you can get that C up if you really try." Tony explained.
"Yes sir" Tali replied.
"Alright I just have to brush my teeth and then I am ready to go. So you head on down to the car. Remember be on your best behavior and have fun." Tony explained.
"Of course" Tali promised.
The Adams House was a little fancy for a first date, but Tony had made reservations for four, two weeks in advance. Apparently Julie's friend Mindy and her husband Chad were supposed to be the second couple, but unexpected dental surgery had put that plan to rest. When Tony found out that Jimmy was planning on asking Andrea out. They had the perfect fallback couple. Needless to say the fancy restaurant only added to Jimmy's butterflies, but Andrea had been dying to dine at the Adams House.
"Oh Jimmy! I can't believe it! That Adams House! That is so lovely!" Andrea cried.
"Well thank my friend Tony. He had two extra seats and insisted that we join them." Jimmy explained.
"So is Tony rich?" Andrea asked.
"He's middle class but he has a few connections." Jimmy explained.
"Well either way, this is so exciting!" Andrea cried.
"I am glad that you are happy." Jimmy replied.
"Well it is an amazing first date. I just know it is going to be amazing." Andrea assured.
Tony walked through the door of the Adam's House, with Julie clutching his wrist. The matradee led the couple to a table near the back of the restaurant. Tony pulled Julie's chair out for her. Before sitting down himself. He loved the way she looked in the candle light. He was glad they were taking things slow but he had been in love with her for a long time. His love for her was different than his love for Ziva, but he did not doubt his love for her. He loved her and he prayed that she loved him. It would be ideal if they could get married. The children got along and Julie's family meshed well with Tony's makeshift family.
"Jimmy just texted, they will be here in ten minutes." Tony announced.
"Oh wonderful" Julie replied.
"So is there anything you want to talk about. Before they get here?" Tony asked.
"I know it's dangerous to plan a trip, that is farther away than the time of the relationship but it's nothing really. So I am not afraid to ask." Julie explained.
"Where are you wanting to go?" Tony asked.
"My cousin has a beach-house in Virginia and they are having some kind of overnight, co-ed baby-shower. It is in May. If you are interested." Julie explained.
"Can I bring Tali?" Tony asked.
"I was going to bring Charlotte and Cody, as long as they keep their grades decent. So I do not see why you could not bring her." Julie explained.
"Well in that case, if we are still together I think it will be delightful." Tony replied.
"I will call Ruby in the morning." Julie replied.
"This is so great." Tony whispered.
Jimmy and Andrea exited the Adams House. Andrea was going on and on about the wonderful time she's had and Jimmy was grinning from ear to ear. His first date in over a decade, had been a rousing success and he could not be happier. His heart swelled with joy as he watched Andrea climb into her car. He had offered to drive her, but she had business on that side of town earlier in the evening and chose to simply drive herself.
"I had a wonderful time." Andrea declared.
"I did too." Jimmy replied, a huge smile on his face.
A/N: Will both couples be able to go the distance? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.