So this is Penelope Papers. Werewolf girl 22 asked for Grace Period as well in review but I haven't thought up tag yet so hope she won't mind waiting and enjoys this.
I have to say this episode, Witness and Probie and Twisted Sister are my top favorite episodes. Sean is so dynamite at showing McGee's feelings.
When he was interrogating Penny, his line about her being there for him touched me and I love the emotion he had was about the same as with his sister.
I decided it needed a tag. I decided to write his father and have the team help the two reconnect. I notice most stories here have his dad mean. I want him to be nice so I made him nice.
Tim knew his grandmother was right. He sat at his desk and picked up his phone. He dialed his parents home and waited as it rung.
"Hello?" the familiar masculine voice made him gulp but he pressed himself to speak.
"Hi dad, it's me Tim" he said. He heard silence after for a few minutes.
"Dad?" he called.
"I'm here" Corey McGee spoke. "How are you son? It's been a really long time"
"I know, I ran into Penny who got swept up into an investigation, she just left with our M.E" Tim said.
"She told you to call me?" Corey asked, striking a guess at what his crazy mother would say to him. McGee couldn't tell if it made him happy.
"Yeah, made me realize that….I miss you dad"
"Yeah, I'm sure you do Timothy" Corey answered. McGee could hear a slight bitterness in his voice.
"I do dad" Tim answered. "Then why wait seven years?"
"You could have called me as well dad! You know what, I don't know why I bothered, goodbye father" Tim snapped and hung up.
Corey stared at the phone as it went to dial tone. He wasn't going to let it end like that. He got on his computer and booked a flight for Washington D.C.
He arrived the next morning and went straight to the pick up as he only packed a small overnight bag. He told the taxi driver to go to NCIS.
At the naval yard, Corey poked his head out from the backseat.
"I am here to visit my son Timothy McGee" he instructed the guard and was given a visitor's badge.
The taxi let him off in the front and Corey asked an agent to take him to his son.
The elevator dinged. "I think I can find him from here son" Corey thanked the man as the man pointed towards his son.
He strolled over and Tim gasped. "Dad! What are you doing here? Is something wrong?"
Corey shook his head. "After our very brief phone conversation, I thought it best to have a father to son chat in person" he explained.
"Well that's nice but first will you introduce us Tim?" Ziva asked. Tim blushed.
"Oh right, dad this is my team, Tony DiNozzo, Ziva David and my boss Leroy Jethro Gibbs" Tim said quickly.
All three shook Corey's hand and Corey nodded. "Nice to meet you all" he said sincerely.
"So, shall we go talk dad?" Tim asked. Corey held up his hand. "In a moment son" he answered.
"Are you all busy right now?" he asked, addressing the entire team. Gibbs shook his head.
"Not yet, you can visit your son, I'll call him if I need him" Gibbs answered.
"Actually agent Gibbs, I was hoping to have a conversation with you all first, see why my son chose this…career" Corey answered. Gibbs could hear the slight disdain in his voice.
"What is wrong with his career?" Gibbs growled.
"I was hoping Timothy would work in the navy…."
"This is better than the navy, Tim is one of the best agents I ever worked with and has been a great help in solving cases" Gibbs cut him off anger rising in his voice.
Tim's eyes slightly widened. Gibbs noticed. "Why are you surprised Tim? I never work with incompetent people, it's a waste of time" he asked.
Before Tim could stammer a syllable Gibbs flashed back to the older McGee.
"You're son chose this path for a reason admiral, and I am damn proud he did! He is highly intelligent and never gives up" Gibbs exclaimed.
Corey could hear the pride in his voice. 'Guess my son found a surrogate father to replace me' he thought but didn't dare speak aloud.
Corey smiled instead. "Glad to hear that agent Gibbs, so my boy has done well since I spoke to him seven years ago, very good" he said.
"Seven years? Wow, McGee" Tony muttered.
"So what is your opinion Agent DiNozzo? You seem like someone who always knows what to say" Corey asked.
Tony stood. "I guess you could say that" he said and fixed his clothing, eying the man suspiciously.
Corey raised a brow and Tony walked to Tim. He stood behind him and clapped both shoulders.
"I think our boss said it all admiral, Tim is very intelligent and a damn good agent" Tony said.
Tim smirked slightly. "Thanks Tony" he murmured. Tony squeezed his shoulders in response.
"Tim is also the only man who's never left my six hanging, he saved my life many times just by being someone I could rely on" Tony added.
"I can vouch the same, I have known Tim only six years as I was the replacement for Agent Kate Todd, but I am sure she would also agree Tim is a great man" Ziva piped up.
Tim smiled fondly at the thought of his old friend. "Thanks Ziva" he called out and she smirked.
"You don't have to thank me for telling the truth McGee, I also think of you as a good friend too, one who saved my life as well many times" she declared.
"Thank you for your honesty Agent David, DiNozzo, Gibbs" Corey said and all three nodded.
"Thank you Admiral for dropping by and checking on your son" Gibbs said as he walked over to the gripped his hand again. "I wanted to see with my eyes what my boy's been up to agent Gibbs and I must say I am relieved and proud he's done so well"
"Thanks dad" Tim said. He got up and went to his dad.
"All right kid, care to lead me on a tour?" he asked. Tim looked to Gibbs who shooed him away.
"Go Tim, keep your phone on you" he said and Tim took his dad's arm and escorted him to the elevator.
He pushed to Abby's lab and led his dad inside.
"Abs" he called and the Goth jumped up from her desk in the over room.
"Hey Timmy and…."
"Abby Sciuto I'd like to introduce my father Admiral Corey McGee" he said and Abby smiled.
"It's a pleasure" she said sweetly. "Nice to meet you too Ms. Sciuto" Corey retorted.
Abby smiled and grasped Tim's arm. "Your son is amazing Admiral, I love when he visits and helps crack the case with me" she said.
"Seems my boy is loved by everyone" Corey said. Abby nodded. "Timmy is very lovable" she agreed.
"Okay, on to autopsy" Tim declared as he blushed. He grabbed his dad's arm.
"Aw Tim you're no fun" Abby whined playfully as they left.
They soon entered autopsy and Ducky smiled. "Hello Timothy, is this your father?" he asked.
"Admiral Corey McGee" Corey answered. "I'm doctor Donald Mallard but you may call me Ducky" Ducky answered.
"Hi, I'm Jimmy Palmer, dr. Mallards assistant" Jimmy offered and Corey shook his hand as well as Ducky's.
"Nice to meet you Ducky and Mr. Palmer"
"You as well Admiral, Timothy has been a marvelous help at NCIS, he is a quite pleasant man"
Tim's phone rang. He answered. "We have to go dad, Gibbs told me to drop you off at your hotel then join them at the crime scene" Tim said.
"Well son I have to say your people seem to think highly of you" Corey remarked in the elevator.
"Their all great to work with" Tim answered. Corey nodded. "I am glad I got to see you again son after all this time, I know I may be tough on you but I hope you know its because I love you"
"I know dad, I love you too" Tim answered as he led his dad to his car.
"We may not always agree Tim but you know you can call me if you need me" Corey said as they drove out.
"Okay dad" Tim agreed. The ride was silent after and they soon found Corey's hotel.
"Be safe son, if you have time tonight, drop by and maybe we can chat, I leave tomorrow afternoon"
"I will, see ya later dad" Tim agreed and drove off. He felt happier than he had in seven years as he drove.
