It was now August 23, just 8 days before school started for Tim. Gibbs had to file paperwork for the school, so he didn't go into work. He just found out that the adoption went through yesterday. He planned to spend the whole day with Tim.
"Morning kiddo!"
"Hi Gibbs."
"So, I have to fill out paperwork today and bring it to the school."
"Ok."
"The adoption went through yesterday, so I am now officially your dad!"
"Uh, that's great."
"Is something bothering you Tim?"
"You promise that you're not going to send me back to my aunt's right?"
"I promise Tim. You're my son now, and I love you very much."
"Does my aunt know about this?"
"I don't know, but you're safe with me," Gibbs assured Tim. "Why don't you come and help me fill out these papers."
"Okay."
Tim followed Gibbs to the dining room where they both sat down. Gibbs pulled out the papers and started to read. McGee stared at them.
"Do you know what these are for? Have you ever seen them?"
"Not exactly. I know you have to put your name and stuff down, but my aunt would never let me see them. She didn't want me to know what was on them.
"Well, look at this one," Gibbs pointed to the paper on top. "This one is what to do if you get hurt. Like, who to call, where to take you, stuff like that."
"Oh, ok!" Tim was glad that he was with Gibbs now. He really made him feel loved. "Who are the second and third contacts going to be?"
"Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David. They work with me. Don't worry, they're good people."
"Ok."
"I'm going to finish filling these out, and then we can go on over to your school to drop them off. We'll get your supply list so we can go shopping for clothes and supplies tomorrow."
Gibbs finished filling out the papers so he could drop them off at the school. About an hour later Gibbs was finished, so he called Tim and they drove to the school.
Tim had never been to drop off his papers before. This was the first time ever. Tim was intrigued with the process and the number of people who were all dropping off papers at the same time. Gibbs got in line and gave the workers the required papers. He picked up a supply list so they could shop.
"Alright Tim. We can leave now."
"Ok. But can we go supply shopping tomorrow and clothes shopping today?"
"I suppose if that's what you want. But, I have to go back to work on Tuesday. I can't keep taking days off."
"I understand."
Gibbs drove up to the store to get Tim some new clothes. Tim wanted to get 3 new shirts, 4 new pairs of shorts, and an outfit for picture day. Gibbs decided that they could go out later in the year when it would start to get could to buy pants and long sleeve shirts. They checked out and drove home.
"Are you hungry Timmy? It's already 1:00."
"Yeah. What's for lunch?"
"We can have grilled cheese sandwiches."
"Ok. I'm just going to watch T.V. until they're ready."
"That's fine with me."
Gibbs started to cook when the phone rang. He picked it up and started talking.
"Hello?"
"Agent Gibbs. How nice to finally talk to you. How is Tim doing?"
"How do you know about my son?"
"I know some people. Does he like it with you?"
"Who are you and what do you want?"
"I would watch out if I were you Agent Gibbs. Oh, and by the way, Tony's with me. I wanted to talk with him."
"You don't really have him. What do you want from me?"
"How funny that you don't believe me. Why don't you talk to him?"
"Tony!"
"Mmfh mmh!"
There was a pause.
"Oh right! I forgot. He can't talk because he's being held hostage!"
A/N: Sorry this took so long for me to update, and that it's so short. I have to get ready for school and sports. It might be a while between updates, but please read and review!
