The last thing that Jackson expected was to hear noises coming from upstairs. He knew that he was alone in the house and would be for quite some time. When he heard the second thud he grabbed a sturdy length of wood and went to investigate, carefully avoiding the steps that he knew made noise. Seeing someone digging through the cupboards, Jack raised the lumber.

He didn't count on the other man to turn around.

"Wait! Wait! I'm not a thief!"

"Prove it!" demanded Jack.

"How do I know that you're not a thief?" challenged Anthony Senior.

"Why would I steal from my own son?"

"You're Gibbs' dad. I'm Tony DiNozzo."

Jack was doubtful. "I know Tony DiNozzo and he's a mighty bit younger than you are, sir."

"So, you've met my son. You've met Junior. Have you heard anything from them?"

"Not yet. I talked to a cop before coming here. He said that he'll call if he hears anything."

Just then there was a knock at the door.

"I thought Gibbs just have people walk in. That's what Junior told me once."

Jack just shook his head ruefully. "Leroy never had much sense when it comes to having guests over. He gets it from his mother."

"Well, shouldn't you answer it." Senior motioned for the door when another knock sounded.

"Why me?"

"This is your son's place."

"That doesn't mean that I know anyone that might be on the other side of that door. I also want to know why you are here." Senior remained quiet. "Fine."

Jackson opened to door. The visitor's hand was on the doorknob.

"I did not realize anyone was here."

"And now you do. May I ask who you are?"

"Eli David. I am Ziva's‒"

"Ziva's father. That seems to be a common occurrence." Jack introduced himself and Senior.

"Perhaps we should be expecting McGee's and Abby's fathers as well."

"I don't know anything about Tim's father but Leroy told me that Abby's dad passed away last year."

There was an awkward silence between the three of them.

"There's some bourbon downstairs. I can go get it," offered Jack. "You drink, Mr. David?"

"Of course. And call me 'Eli'."

"That's a splendid idea," said Senior.

Jethro Gibbs entered his home completely exhausted and mostly unaware of his surroundings. He only had enough time to take a shower and get a change of close. He told Tony and Ziva to do the same. They had a lot of work do to catch Harper Dearing.

It was on his way out that he noticed something amiss in his living room. He wasn't sure how the three men came to be in his home but he was definitely asking later.

A/N I did want this up before the permier today but I just didn't have time.