Jackson had to catch a flight home the following morning, so everyone was up early and went to the airport to say goodbye. When Jackson had gone through security Jenny and Jethro dropped the kids off at school for their last week before the summer holidays.
The week passed very quickly and Tony was feeling much better. Finally the last day of school came and the three kids ran home from school and were met by Jenny and Jethro.
"Ok guys, now that school is over for the summer we need to talk about summer camps." Jenny said as they all sat around the table. "Abby what would you like to do."
"Um I'd kinda like to go to a science camp." Abby replied awkwardly "I'm not really sure what else I'd like."
"Ok, Tim, what about you." Jenny asked turning to their newest addition.
"I'd like to go to computer camp." Tim replied with a smile. "I really like computers and I like science too, so that would be nice.
"We'll see what we can do." Gibbs said and turned to Tony. "Tony what would you like to do?
"Um can I pick anything?" Tony asked worriedly.
"Yes of course honey."
"I'd really like to go to football camp or basketball camp or baseball camp." Tony replied "But I can go to science or whatever.
"You can go to any camp you want Tony." Gibbs assured. "It doesn't have to be school related. Have any of you ever gone to camp before.
"Yeah I was at one last year." Abby replied "It was an art camp, we didn't stay over or anything, it was just on during the day and we came home at night."
"Yeah me too." Tim added "I went to computer camp but I didn't sleep there."
"How about you Tony?" Jenny asked.
"I've been to summer camp lots of times and I've always stayed over. I've never been to one where you get to come home."
"Well this summer you are all going to be going to two different camps." Jenny explained "One will be for two weeks and you will be staying over and the other will be for one week and you will be coming home every evening."
"What about the rest of the summer?" Tony asked curiously, he normally spent all summer at a few different camps.
"Well, we were thinking that you could all go to visit Grandpa Jack for a week or two and then we will go on a family holiday." Jenny said "Either Jethro or I will be working from home any of the other days that you are here. "
"That's sounds great," Abby replied excitedly." My parents were never able to stay home with me during the summer, I normally had a babysitter."
"Yeah me too." Tim agreed "What about you Tony"
"I spent all of my summer at camps. "Tony replied quietly "Sometimes I'd get to go on holiday with my father, but not much."
"What kind of summer camps were they that you went to Tony?" Gibbs asked
"Um they were for all kinds of things. One I went to taught us how to throw a knife and how to shoot a bow and arrow, all those kinds of things. That was cool, I liked that. I went to a science one last year and we did some cool experiments but it was mostly plants and nature stuff. But most of them were more like summer school than camp and we done all sorts of lessons. I didn't like those camps."
"Yeah who wants more school when you are on holidays?" Abby said. "So where are we going on the family holiday?"
"We are going to go to a cabin that's on a beach." Jenny replied. "I used to go there when I was little. We can go horse riding and swimming. There are lots of things we can do."
"I really want to go horse riding" Abby exclaimed "I've never been on a horse but it looks like fun."
"I love horse riding." Jenny replied "and so does Jethro so we can teach you all."
"Cool."
Jenny and Jethro looked at the camps that were available and signed each of the kids up to something that they would enjoy. Abby and Tim were signed up for the same camp for a two week stay. It specialised in both Computer and science which made both of them happy. Tony was signed up for a two week sports camp where they played all types of sports so he was ecstatic. Tim and Abby would be leaving that Saturday and Tony would be leaving on the Sunday.
They were all signed up for the same week long camp in August. It was taking place in the nearby youth and sports centre. They did a lot of different things there to keep them all happy.
When Saturday morning arrived Abby and McGee were very excited and a little bit nervous. They were standing outside with their bags waiting for the bus. They were half an hour too early but they didn't want to miss it. Jenny, Gibbs and Tony were waiting with them. When the bus finally arrived they were both full of energy and bouncing around. Gibbs put their bags into the luggage compartment while the two kids hugged Jenny. Abby ran over and gave Tony a big hug while Tim just smiled at him. They gave Gibbs a hug before they raced onto the bus and took their seats. As the bus took off they waved out the window until they could no longer be seen.
"Ok Tony, it's just the three of us for the day, is there anything you would like to do." Jenny asked as they walked back into the house.
"Um could we, I mean if it's ok, could we maybe go to the movies." Tony asked hesitantly.
"I think that's a great idea Tony." Jenny said. "I love going to the movies and I haven't been in ages."
"Really we can go?" Tony asked in surprise "I've always wanted to go."
"You've never been to the movies?" Gibbs asked in surprise
"No my father wouldn't allow me to." Tony sighed sadly.
"Well let's see what's on." Jenny said as she grabbed the newspaper and they all sat at the kitchen table.
Tony saw the advertisement for the new Shrek movie and hesitantly pointed to it.
"I know it's a kid's movie, but I can go on my own."
"We love Shrek Tony." Jenny assured. "It's not on for a while yet, how about we go to the park and then for lunch before we go."
"Yeah that sounds brilliant." Tony grinned happily.
Tony had the best day of his life that day. They went to the park where the three of them played football and went on the swings. They went for pizza for lunch and then went to the movies, where Tony got popcorn candy and soda. He also got to sit between Jenny and Gibbs. It was the most attention he had ever had in one day and he was happy.
When they got home there was a message on the machine from Ducky asking them to come over for dinner. They all agreed that it would be a nice way to spend the evening.
They relaxed for a little while before getting ready and then walked the short distance to Ducky's
"Hey Duck." Gibbs called as they entered the large house.
"Hello Jethro." Ducky called. "We are in the kitchen, join us."
Jenny, Jethro and Tony went into the kitchen where they found Ducky cooking at the stove while a young boy of about 8 was sitting at the table.
"I am so glad you could all come." Ducky said as he turned around. "I would like to introduce you to someone. This young lad here is Jimmy. Jimmy these are some of my very good friends Jenny and Jethro Gibbs and this is their soon to be son Tony."
"Um hi," Jimmy greeted shyly with a small wave.
"Why don't we all have a seat and I'll serve dinner." Ducky said with a smile. "Everything is just about ready,"
"Do you need a hand Duck?" Gibbs asked as Tony and Jenny took their seats.
"You could carry some of the food to the table for me."
Gibbs took some of the food and put it on the table while Ducky took the rest.
"What age are you Jimmy." Jenny asked as she filled a plate for Tony.
"I'm eight." Jimmy replied nervously. "I'm in 2nd grade; well I'm going into third grade."
"That's nice. Our other two kids Abby and Tim are just finished 3rd grade. They went to camp this morning but you'll get to meet them in a few weeks."
"Oh, is Tony too young for the camp, I was too young to go this year." Jimmy sighed sadly,
"No Tony is actually nearly 10." Jenny replied "He's going to his camp tomorrow."
"Oh when are you going to be 10?" Jimmy asked Tony
"In two and a half weeks." Tony replied
"Oh my goodness." Ducky exclaimed and jumped up from the table. "I almost forgot to give you your insulin Jimmy."
Ducky hurried over to fridge, grabbed something and knelt beside Jimmy.
Tony's eyes went wide when he saw a syringe in Ducky's hand.
"Stop, leave him alone." Tony shouted and jumped off his chair giving everyone a fright "He didn't do anything, leave him alone."
"Oh Anthony I am not hurting him or punishing him." Ducky said softly "Jimmy has something called diabetes and he has to have an injection a few times a day. If he didn't get it he would be very sick."
"Oh." Tony replied still looking suspiciously at Ducky. "Is that true Jimmy?"
"Yeah" Jimmy sighed. "I don't like them but if I don't get the shots I could get really, really sick."
"I'm sorry" Tony said as he sat back down" I um thought you were going to hurt him."
"It is very commendable that you would protect Jimmy." Ducky said as he injected the contents of the syringe into Jimmy thigh. "I am glad that you are watching out for him already."
Tony gave a slight smile and turned back to his food, embarrassed by his actions.
The rest of the dinner went by peacefully as the adults asked Jimmy questions trying to get to know him better. When dinner was finished Ducky suggested that Tony and Jimmy watch some TV, which the two children were delighted to do.
"Did your parents die too?" Jimmy asked Tony as they relaxed on the couch. "My mum died a few weeks ago, she had cancer."
"My Mum had cancer too" Tony replied "At least I think she did, she died when I was eight."
"What about your dad?" Jimmy asked" I don't have a dad, he left when I was little."
"My dad died a few months ago." Tony sighed. "The police tried to arrest him and he tried to get away and fell and died"
"Why was he being arrested" Jimmy asked eyes wide
"Um, cos he hurt me." Tony admitted. "That's how Jenny and Gibbs found me and why I'm with them now."
"They are adopting you like Ducky is adopting me."
"Yeah but its taking a really long time cos my dad had a lot of money and there's a will and stuff." Tony explained "I think the lawyers are fighting about it or me or something."
"Are the other two kids adopted?"
"Yeah Abby was there before me so she was adopted before I came and Tim is only there a few weeks but his adoption happened this week."
"I had to wait until they made sure I didn't have any other family who wanted me before they even let me go with Dr. Mallard."Jimmy explained. "Maybe it's something like that."
"Yeah it could be" Tony agreed "cos I think that whoever gets me gets my father's money. Maybe that's why Gibbs and Jenny wanted to keep me."
"Did they know your father had loads of money" Jimmy asked in shock.
"Um no I don't think so." Tony admitted. "So um when did you get here?"
"2 days ago. I was really nervous but Dr. Mallard seems nice. I'd only met him a few times before my mom died."
"Yeah he is nice, even though he's a doctor, I really don't like doctors." Tony said
"I want to be a doctor when I'm older, does that mean you won't like me." Jimmy asked worriedly
"Of course I'll like you, as long as you don't try to give me shots or anything." Tony grinned
"I won't." Jimmy agreed with a grin of his own." So what do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I don't know, I always wanted to play football but my father wouldn't let me, he wanted me to take over his business, I suppose I'll have to do that now."
"Couldn't you pay someone to do that for you and you could play football or be a fireman or a police officer or whatever you wanted."
Yeah maybe I could. That'd be cool. I could do whatever I wanted. So um why do you want to be a doctor?"
"Um, well I suppose cos I spent a lot of time in the hospital cos I was sick and then my mom spent a lot of time there and the doctors were really nice and they helped me a lot, so I want to help people."
"I'd like to help people too but I don't think I could be a doctor." Tony added "I've had doctors who were mean and scary so I don't want to be like them."
"What about a policeman, they help people." Jimmy suggested
"Yeah they do and the police that I meet were really nice and got me away from my father. Maybe I could do that and help other kids like me."
"How are you two getting on?" Ducky asked as he, Jenny and Gibbs came into the room.
"We're fine." Tony replied with a smile. "I'm sorry about earlier Ducky; I know you wouldn't hurt anyone, but I just, I just get scared of needles."
"Don't fret about it my boy, I understand."
"Jimmy was just telling me that he wants to be a doctor when he grows up." Tony added changing the subject. "I think he'd be a nice doctor, like you."
"Well thank you Tony, I think Jimmy would make an excellent doctor. What would you like to be when you grow up?"
"Well I'd really, really like to play football but I know that's not easy, so if I can't do that I think I'd like to be a policeman.
"That would be a very nice job, but it's dangerous and you could get hurt a lot." Ducky said
"Yeah but I'll have you and Jimmy to fix me."
"Well it seems you have it all worked out." Jenny laughed.
"Would you two like to go out and play or you could go up to Jimmy's room." Ducky suggested
"Can I show Tony my room." Jimmy asked excitedly and jumped up.
"Of course lad, have fun and behave."
Tony looked at Gibbs for permission and when he received the nod both he and Jimmy ran upstairs and started playing.
"I think those two will be good friends." Ducky said as they watched them leave.
"Yeah, Tony hasn't opened up to anyone the way he has to Jimmy, not even with Abby." Jenny added with a smile.
The three chatted for a few hours and didn't realise the time had passed so quickly. Jenny and Gibbs knew they had to get Tony home to bed as he had a big day the following day. The three made their way up the stairs and Ducky showed them to Jimmy's room. They opened the door and found both children fast asleep.
"I guess they were worn out." Gibbs said as he gently picked Tony up from the floor. "We should get him to bed."
"Thank you all for coming." Ducky said as he picked Jimmy up and put him in the bed. "I will talk to you both during the week."
"Bye Duck." they called as they left. The walk home didn't take too long and soon they had Tony tucked up in bed still fast asleep.
The following morning Tony was up bright and early eagerly awaiting the bus to bring him to camp. He gave Jenny and Gibbs a quick hug before jumping on board and taking his seat.
Jenny and Gibbs sighed in relief when he was gone; he had been so full of energy that morning that they were tired just looking at him.
A/N: Thank you everyone for all of the amazing reviews and alerts. I am so sorry for how long it has taken me to get this chapter up. Life just gets busy sometimes. I haven't been on Fanfiction much. There are just so many TIVA stories and I really hate TIVA. I'm saving up all the non Tiva stories to read in a few weeks. I hate that the show is doing the whole Tive thing. Anyway today is my birthday so I'm heading out for the day but I wanted to get this up before i left. Hope you enjoy it
