Well I have to go to work soon but I thought I'd give you all this to hold you over. Think of it like ice-cream before dinner tee hee.

My readers get plain vanilla, but my four reviewers for last chapter get a sundae with all the fixings they want.

This is a filler but I already showed Tim and Caleb's relationship so now this is him and his other big brother. With a little hint of Ziva. I was thinking when this could place but I guess it'd be after season 5 since Jenny is dead.

"Caleb? Come on little man, talk to me, I know you're out here" Tony called as he left the hospital.

He put on his sunglasses as he glanced around. He didn't hear or see anything so he jogged off with Ziva following.

They ran till they saw a small park a block away from the hospital. They went in and found the missing child swinging.

Ziva moved to the swing, Caleb saw her and jumped off.

He ran off, was caught and thrown over Tony's shoulder. "Not so fast Caleb, we need to talk" she said and Caleb struggled. He smacked his hot bottom and he yelped.

"Do not make me give you a second spanking" He warned. "I can be just as strong as your dad and I really don't want to little man" he added.

Caleb immediately stopped struggling. He carried him to the playground and sat down. Then he pulled him off his shoulder and placed him on his lap.

"All right dude, why you gotta keep scaring everyone?" he asked sharply.

Caleb didn't answer. He used his sleeve to wipe his eyes as tears threatened to fall again.

"What is it Cal? Talk to me buddy?" Tony asked dropping his voice to a soothing and nurturing state.

"No…no one…no one wants me around" Caleb stammered. He couldn't hold back anymore and began to cry again.

"Cal…that's not true" Tony retorted. Cal shook his head. "Yes, it is Uncle Tony, my dad's never going to love me, I don't even think he likes me" he insisted.

"Now that really isn't true, Gibbs just has a different way of showing his love" Ziva declared. She knelt to him and Caleb shot up.

"What love Aunt Ziva? Tell me where it is, because I swear since I came here he hasn't shown me any!" he cried.

"Are you serious little man?" Tony asked and Caleb nodded.

"I am Uncle Tony, I mean you all try, I guess to be a fake family but I feel dad…he's trying so hard not to get close to me" Caleb said.

"He didn't even hug me after the spanking, we got here and Ziva left us alone. He pulled me out, spanked me bare, pulled me off and told me not to do it again" he added.

Tony and Ziva shared a look and Caleb folded his arms. "I am right aren't I and you two know why?" he asked accusingly.

Tony sighed. "I think Gibbs is…" he said and sighed again.

"Dad is what Uncle Tony? Please, tell me why he hates me" Caleb begged.

"He doesn't hate you Caleb, he just doesn't want to lose you like he lost Kelly" Ziva answered.

"Who's Kelly?" Caleb asked. Then he gasped. "Is she….is she dad's daughter?" he asked and both nodded.

"Let me guess, you went through your dad's desk once?" Tony asked and he nodded.

"I wanted to see what I could do to make him love me then I saw the picture and I assumed it was because he had a family and didn't want me in it" he admitted.

"He did Cal but it was fifteen years ago, she'd be around twenty-two now and I bet she would of loved to be your sister" Ziva said.

Caleb bit his lip. "So, she is dead? That's why dad keeps looking at me like he is waiting for my real dad to take me away?" he asked.

"I think it's best if you ask him that, I'll talk to boss man first and try and make him understand" Tony suggested.

Caleb bent and threw himself at his fake Uncle. "That would be great Uncle Tony" he said and Tony hugged him back.

"No problem kiddo" he said then pulled him back. "Is that why you did what you did today?" he asked and Caleb nodded.

"It's been two months now and Dad….he's been so distant….I thought if I could show him….it was stupid though" he answered and sighed in defeat.

He sat down and pulled his knees to his chest. "Now I hurt Uncle Tim…I am so sorry for that"

Tony smiled. "Timmy will make it, he's a fighter, now come on let's go back" he said.

Caleb nodded. "Can I have a piggy back ride? I'm tired" he whined.

Tony rolled his eyes but gave in and hoisted the kid onto his back. "Don't get used to this kid" he warned and Caleb smiled as he gripped Tony's neck.

They got back to the hospital and Ziva pulled Caleb off before they entered.

She sat him on the chairs by Ducky. "There you are Caleb, I am glad you're unharmed" Ducky greeted and Caleb apologized.

Tony quickly pulled Gibbs away before he could yell. "Boss, I need to talk to you" he interrupted.

"What DiNozzo?" Gibbs snapped when they were out of earshot. "You trust me boss?" Tony asked and Gibbs nodded.

"Yeah, I trust you Tony" he answered. "Don't yell at him again" Tony retorted and Gibbs narrowed his eyes.

"What exactly did Cal say to you?" He asked suspiciously.

"He thinks you hate him boss" Tony replied. Gibbs rolled his eyes and went to move away.

"Kids don't do punishment DiNozzo of course he whined…." he said and Tony grabbed his arm.

"He thought it since he met you boss" Tony clarified and Gibbs stared at him taken back.

"What? Why would he…"

"Because you don't want to lose him like you lost Kelly" Tony interrupted.

"You told him that?" Gibbs snapped and Tony nodded. "Maybe we stepped over the line but we wanted to be honest with the kid" he answered.

Gibbs stared at his agent. "So, you really think I am a bad father?" he asked and Tony shrugged.

"Have you been trying to keep distance Boss?" Tony asked instead. When he didn't answer Tony sighed.

"I'm sorry boss, I know I crossed the line I just don't want to see Caleb going down a bad road" he said quickly.

Gibbs nodded. "You're right" he said and Tony's eyes widened. "I am?"

Gibbs nodded again. "I didn't want to be Cal's dad when he came but he doesn't deserve that" he said.

"Wow, boss man admitting he was wr…." Tony said and Gibbs head slapped him.

"Shutting up, thanks boss" he said and hurried away.

He motioned for Caleb to join Gibbs and the boy shuffled to him slowly.

Gibbs put his arm around him and led him outside. "I'm sorry Cal" he said softly as they walked.

"What?" Caleb asked and stopped. Gibbs turned and went to his knees.

"What Tony and Ziva told you was true and I'm sorry, you deserve a father who will love you and I'd like to try again" he clarified.

"Really?"

Gibbs nodded. "Yes really, come here kiddo" he said softly and Caleb finally got a hug from his father.

"I love you boy" Gibbs whispered. "I love you too dad" Caleb whispered and began to cry again but finally of happiness.

When they let go a moment later Gibbs grabbed his hands. "I will never allow you to be in the field, that is too dangerous but, maybe when Tim is back on his feet, you can help him when he is with Abby or something" he said.

Caleb nodded. "I know it was stupid and I really am sorry I just wanted to make you proud" he said.

Gibbs nodded. "I am proud of how brave you were but it was still reckless and I can't lose my son" he said.

Caleb nodded and hugged him again. "I won't ever do it again dad, I don't want to cause you or anyone else pain" he said and meant it with all his heart.

I hope this clears Gibbs for anyone who thought he was being cruel. He was and now maybe father and son can finally have a real relationship.

I made him like it because Caleb was his real son and Gibbs couldn't handle that. All the other kids he handled were someone else's, he had no idea how to treat Cal but now he does.