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Tony sits by Jethro's bed running his fingers through the soft silver hair while he watches him sleep. Dr. Samuelson had stopped by earlier and was pleased with his progress. That, in turn, led to walking across the room, with a great deal of help, to get his blood flowing. While he was recovering from the trip, they changed his bedding and he was now resting peacefully having been worn out.

Vance stops at the door and looks over at Tony to see if it was all right to come in. Tony gives a nod and tilts his head towards the empty chair. Walking over to the chair, he moves it closer to Tony.

"How's he doing?"

"The walk to that chair and back today 'bout did him in. Dr. Samuelson is very happy though. He should be able to go home in three days."

Vance nods. "Good. The fact that they had him out of bed is a very good sign."

Tony agrees. "It's just going to take time and that he has. I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that you aren't just checking up on Jethro."

Vance nods. "Not the only reason I'm here, no. IA has freed Ziva and McGee to go home. They have their statements and aren't happy with the view of those two. Jag has been called in to investigate the possibility of charges." Vance smirks. "I received a call from Jack Adamsen offering his services in whatever capacity we can use him. Jag was thrilled to have help and someone of Jack's legal acumen."

Casting a glance in Tony's direction, he chuckles. "I'm guessing he's one of your friends?"

Tony smiles and nods. "Went to Harvard together and were in the same frat. I needed his services for myself and he offered without hesitation" He flashes that DiNozzo smile at Vance. "What can I say? He loves me!"

Vance laughs quietly, "Seems a lot of people love you!"

Tony shrugs. "I'm a popular guy."

Vance shakes his head. "Received a call from Director David today, do you know what he wants?"

Tony nods. "I do. After we are done with Ziva and she serves any sentenced jail time, her citizenship is going to be revoked and she will be deported back to Israel. That about sums it up." Tony cocks an eyebrow. "Jack is already working on getting her citizenship revoked if that's your next question."

Vance looks surprised. "How? That can only be done by US Department of State or US Citizenship and Immigration Department and on what grounds?"

Tony smirks. "Uncle Ryan, not my uncle but Jack's, just happens to know Dan who works at the Dept. of State and Daddy David was very cooperative when I asked him to fax over documents stating that she still serves Mossad. Once I had that it was simple."

Vance's eyes widen as he looks at Tony. "Remind me never to get on your bad side."

Tony just narrows his eyes. "It's not a place I would recommend being. I have a great deal of patience, will let a great deal roll of my back and never touch me. BUT…I have a line and once you cross that, you're done." Tony turns to look at Jethro, his hand still gently stroking his hair.

Vance is trying to reconcile the two side of DiNozzo as he watches him lovingly touch Jethro and at the same time plan the demise of a former partner.

Tony looks up at Vance. "Dichotomy of the soul. Everyone has a light and dark side. I embrace both, I have no problem using the dark side to my advantage when provoked, I rather enjoy it." Vance can't help the shiver that he feels at DiNozzo's admission.

McGee walks into the room, not giving him a chance to dwell on that knowledge. Tony stands before Vance even blinks. Tony's body is blocking McGee from Jethro; his eyes spark green fire and narrow dangerously as he stares at McGee with tightly reined fury. A smart man would have backed out of the room understanding the dangerous warning signs.

McGee is apparently not one of those men. Vance watches in fascination not quite sure what to do, deciding for now to see how this plays out. Vance notices Jethro's eyes opening and manages to catch his attention while the other two men are occupied, waving his hand slightly. Jethro understands and continues to lay still feigning sleep.

Tony speaks, his normally jovial manner of speech nonexistent replaced by a voice with a razor sharp edge and deadly tone. "What do you want McGee?"

"I came to see Gibbs; to apologize and try and fix this", McGee snarks, "Why are you still here?"

Tony's voice becomes sharper. "I belong here." Tony waves his hand in the air as he continues. "This, as you so eloquently put it, can't be fixed. Your fates were sealed the minute you and Ziva fucked up."

"So Mr. High and Mighty Associate Director of the FBI never made a mistake?"

"Of course I've made mistakes." Tony acknowledges before continuing slowly and concisely, the edge to his words could have sliced through granite as if it were butter. "But this was not a mistake. This was gross negligence. This was you and Miss Mossad not doing your jobs. This was the two of you with your heads so far up your fucking asses that you couldn't see a grown man climb out of a window."

McGee looks at Tony in disbelief. "You have nothing to do with this. You decide nothing regarding the investigation. It doesn't concern you." McGee growls out the last words.

Tony leans over to McGee's ear and whispers. "Wrong. I have more to do with this than you can possibly imagine." McGee, startled by the calmly whispered words turns and sees something in Tony's eyes that causes him to take a step back, picking up on the deadly rage that was rolling off Tony's body for the first time.

Stuttering McGee tries to make sense of what he is seeing and hearing. "No…you can't…" The smile on Tony's face turns McGee's stomach inside out.

McGee overwhelmed and not thinking, makes a move that he will live to regret. He places both his hands on Tony's chest and pushes. The next thing he knows, he is being held by the throat, pinned against the wall and struggling for air.

Tony brings his lips to McGee's ear and utters two words. "Thank you." Stepping back while still pinning McGee to the wall he looks at Vance.

Flashing the DiNozzo smile, "I need this man arrested for assault and battery on a Federal Agent. Wait. Change that." His smile becomes malevolent, "Assault and battery on the head of a Federal Agency while attempting to force his way in the hospital room of a Federal Agent, whom through his own gross negligence was nearly killed". Looking at Vance and seeing Jethro awake watching it all, he smiles and nods. "Yep. That about covers it."

Still holding McGee to the wall, Tony pulls out his phone and dials with one hand.

"TC I need a pick- up in Jethro's room." Pausing as he listens to Fornell's questions and answers.

"McGee."

"Yes, he tried to force his way in. Then he put his hands on me and pushed."

"No, never touched him."

"I want him charged with assault and battery of a head of a Federal Agency."

"Terrified". He flashes a smile at Jethro. "I mean he didn't have his boss' back and is being held accountable, I was concerned he was unstable."

"I'll see if Vance has cuffs." He looks at Vance who is stunned and shakes his head no.

"I'll check Jethro's stuff, his cuffs may be here. Otherwise I guess I'll just keep him pinned to the wall."

Tony chuckles. "Yes, Kort would be proud. It's the move he taught me." Looking at McGee, Tony loosens his grip a little on McGee's neck.

"15 minutes. Ok, see you then." Tony closes his phone and looks at Vance.

"Could you please see if Jethro's cuffs are in his bag of belongings from his admittance?" Vance walks over and looks in the bag, finds a set of hand cuffs and hands them to Tony. He cuffs McGee to the bar in the bathroom to wait for Fornell's arrival.

Tony walks over to Jethro concern written all over his face. "Are you ok Jethro? Do you need anything?"

Jethro looks at Tony with amazement and nods. "I need a kiss. After that I'm sure that Vance would like to understand what happened here as much as I would." Relieved that Jethro seems fine, Tony leans down for a kiss, sending all the love he feels to Jethro's lips. Lifting slightly apart as their breath still mingles on each other's lips, Tony whispers. "I love you Jet."

Jethro touches Tony's lips with his own briefly and responds. "I love you too Tony." Smiling, Tony pulls out his phone again and holds up one finger to let Jethro and Vance know he'll get to them in a second.

"Jack, it's Tony." Once again Vance and Jethro are privy to the one sided conversation as they listen to Tony's responses to whatever Jack is saying.

"Jethro's room."

"He's fine. McGee tried to force his way in and then he put his hands on me and pushed."

"Fornell asked me the same thing. No, I never touched him."

"Fornell is charging him with assault and battery of the head of a Federal Agency."

"True, I'll add that."

"Thanks Jack, I'll tell Fornell to give you copies of all the records."

"Agreed, no bail."

"Ok. Talk to you tomorrow."

"Bye."

Closing his phone and putting it away, he sits on the edge of Jethro's bed his hand resting on Jethro's leg.

"Ok. What do you want to know?"

Vance looks at Tony. "How? Why?"

Tony shrugs. "The why is simple, if he kept going like he was, his arrogance blinding him, he would have gotten someone killed. It needed to stop and he's clearly shown that he is unable to change or even readjust his perceptions of people. That's a dangerous combination and it needed to be ended, so I did."

"The how is just as simple. I let his own blind jealousy and arrogance take him down. I just played my part, it wasn't hard. I am pissed. I'm livid that this happened. And as I said before, they are both going down."

As he is about to continue, Fornell walks in the room. "Tonio, you like making me lose my hair?"

Tony snorts. "Lost most of that before you knew me TC."

"Where's he at?"

Tony points Fornell to the bathroom, listens as he reads McGee his rights, and apprises him of the charges. When he walks out of the bathroom with McGee, Tony looks at Fornell.

"Jack says to add harassment charges as well. He was harassing Jethro.

Though McGee is ruffled and nervous he is determined to have the last word.

"These are bogus charges. They aren't going to stick." McGee sticks his chin out defiantly.

Tony chuckles and looks around. I have the head of another Federal Agency that saw the whole thing. You trying to barge in, my telling you no and then you putting your hands on me and pushing. I never raised my voice or threatened you. So yes, McGee, the charges will stick. My lawyer will make sure of that. He's very protective of me."

"I have a lawyer too. Who's yours?"

Tony grins widely. "Jack Adamsen."

McGee deflates like a balloon at the name, realizing he was in serious trouble.