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Gibbs sat waiting for someone to come and get him. To talk to him. While he waited, he thought about his week. It was messed up, for sure.

First of all Chris Waite SFA of the team had closed the case about 5 days ago. Mr. Toruw didn't have to come back and Gibbs was grateful for that. He wasn't sure he could keep his temper with him in the same building. In the meantime, while Chris and his team were busy with the case, Gibbs used his time to do some personal research on Toruw.

Paul Toruw, seemed to be a business man... working with several companies, together with Mr. Surray, in the time that Olivia was a teenager. However, in the time that Olivia didn't have contact with her family or Tony. Mr. Surray and Toruw ended their business relationship and started working alone with other companies. Now it seemed that Surray and Toruw were more rivals then friends. The precise work of his business wasn't findable, as the companies, didn't look similar to each other one bit.

He had talked to Olivia first thing he came back from work that day that Tony showed up with Danni and Mia.

..Flashback..

''Why mommy no at 'CIS?'' The two-and-a-half year old asked Gibbs, when he walked with only Gibbs to the car.

''Cause, your mother is already home and not feeling well'' Gibbs replied, as he looked down at the wavy blond. ''She's sleeping now''

''Mommy nappin'?'' Mason asked, with the surprise in his voice. His mommy never slept during the day like him.

''Uhu'' Gibbs just replied as they reached his car. He opened the back door and bent down to pick up Mason. That wasn't such a problem. The problem was getting straight up again, especially with the few extra pounds. He groaned in displeasure, as a stinging sensation went through his back to his legs and he hoped that they wouldn't give out, like just over a week ago. Luckily they didn't and Mason didn't seem to notice the grimace. He settled the small boy into his seat and buckled him up. He closed the door and let out a long breath, as he leaned his hands against the window.

It took him a couple of moments to focus, but then he went over to the drivers seat, started the car and drove home.

As Gibbs came home he settled Mason in the corner of the living where he had built a childproof railing around and a new made toy chest stood, with a big rug under it. ''Go play before we eat dinner''

''Kay, Gampa'' Mason said over his shoulder as his attention was already onto how to open the toy chest that seemed to be magically close by it self every time he left it!

Gibbs grabbed the baby monitor, from the table and left the other one on. He walked up the stairs and to Olivia's room. He knocked, but didn't get an answer.

''She must be still asleep'' Gibbs thought. He opened the door slowly and to his surprise she was awake. Olivia was sitting down on the edge of the bed, staring at a photo of her and Mason. Silently he sat down next, placed the baby monitor on the bed, then looked at the picture she was holding and smiled. ''I made that one'' He commented.

''Yes, you did'' Olivia smiled as well. The photo was of Mason's second birthday back in April. Six months ago. Her little boy was growing up so fast. ''We have to buy a big boy bed for him soon''

''We'll go shopping next week for wood. It's been a while since I had something to work on'' Gibbs suggested. ''By the time he needs it, it will be finished''

That brought a smile onto Olivia's face and she looked away from the photo to him. ''Really?''

''Sure'' He nodded.

''Thank you. I really admire your work, you know''

''Hmm'' Gibbs grunted. He didn't think much out it. He was never happy about his work, every since he had begun, making things in the basement. Shannon always told him, that the things he made were beautiful, but he was too perfectionistic.

Olivia looked back at the photo. ''I'm guessing you want to talk''

''Yeah'' Gibbs replied. ''Tell me something about your childhood''

''Well. We were a family of four. My mom, my dad and my brother Nick. We moved to the same neighborhood as Tony when I was 5, because my father thought that that the one we lived in was too beneath his standards'' Olivia started. ''Nick met Tony when he went exploring our new environment and became friends instantly. Nick just sort of dragged me along with them''

''I remember Tony's mother vaguely, cause she was still alive the first few months. She was very nice and great when Tony's father wasn't around. So different from my mother, who didn't even admit that Nick and I existed. Always let my father do everything with us. Which wasn't any better, cause he was always drunk. He didn't hit me as much as Tony's father, though he still did. But he started earlier then Tony's father, using words to hurt me and Nick. Tony's father begin to do that, when he noticed that Tony's was getting taller and stronger over the time he was at boarding school''

''He went there when he was twelve right?''

''Yeah. After four years of having him around, it felt lonely when he was gone'' Olivia said quietly, then went quiet all together.

Gibbs took a deep breath and let out out slowly. ''Do you wanna talk about Toruw?''

Olivia nodded. ''No turning back now'' She thought. ''I was 13 when Father introduced me and Nick to him. Saying that Mr. Toruw was his partner in his business- whatever that was, he never told us... Anyways, Father would have meetings, once or twice a week, with him discussing their work in his study. Of course not soon after, Tony would come homeover the summer and come over to hang out and he met Toruw. They immediately hated each other as Tony bumped into him, while he walked backwards talking to Nick about something, with a basketball in his hands. Tony apologized, but Toruw, grabbed the basketball and stabbed it with his pocket knife, saying that next time it wouldn't be the ball...'' She paused.

''From there on, Tony always complained about him. How he didn't trust that man in our home. The way he looked at me, or how Toruw complained at how undisciplined Nick and I were. I didn't think much of him. I was always in my room or elsewhere out of the house with Nick when he was around. Guess I was wrong...'' She trailed off.

''When did that change?''

''About a year and half later. Nick was busy with his exams, as was Tony, but he was gone again'' Olivia replied. ''I was almost turning fifteen'' She stopped, then looked at him and Gibbs saw the pained look in her eyes. ''I don't wanna go into details about it, Gibbs...''

Gibbs took the picture from her and laid it on the bed. He shoved closer to her and put a arm around her, kissing the top of her head. ''Just a little more, Liv''

''Well... Nick had gone over to Tony for the weekend, at his boarding school. After they found out, Tony could have one friend or family member over, to help with which college would be best. So I was technically alone that weekend. Mr. Toruw had come Saturday for their meeting, but father was still busy so I was to servant him, as Mr. Toruw waited in the living room. I don't know where Mother was and I don't care. Father had said that I was to follow the orders Mr. Toruw gave me''

Gibbs noticed, that where Tony talked about 'mom' and 'Sr.', Olivia talked about Mother' and 'Father'. It was so impersonal. He couldn't stand the thought that Kelly would talk about him, like they were only a occupant of the same house. Also her speech had turned different. Like the rich girl that she once was. Not herself.

''He was actually nice. Smiled to me when I gave him a drink, asked me to sit down and asked questions about things I liked and school and stuff. It was so different from what I was used to from adults out of school'' She frowned and swallowed. ''That only lasted for only a couple of minutes as I noticed that he was far closer to me, since I had sat down on the same couch... he started to tell me I was beautiful and couldn't understand how my father could hide such a 'doll''' Olivia grimaced disgusted at the words.

''He just kept getting closer and closer, and when I started to back away he grabbed me, reminding me that my father said to follow his orders...'' She stopped again. ''A-and that is when it happened'' She cut off.

..End Flashback..

Olivia hadn't cried after that. She hadn't cried about it in years and her break down in Abby's lab was a one time thing, she had decided.

Gibbs looked up as someone passed by, but soon discovered that they didn't stop in front of him. He went back to thinking about what also happened in that week. Tony wanted to introduce Olivia to the girls, especially Danni. Tony told him, that the way Danni described her parents, was familiar with Olivia and Nicks. Maybe she could help?

Tony was still oblivious about Toruw and the story behind her passing out at NCIS. Though, Gibbs knew that Tony wasn't oblivious about the fact that something was wrong with Gibbs himself. Just a couple of days ago it became very clear that Tony was better at reading people. But that day reminded him of a whole other conversation.

..Flashback..

''Danni, Mia. This are Olivia and Mason'' Tony announced a Saturday afternoon as they stood in the living room of his house. He had called Olivia that morning to introduce them to each other. ''Liv, Mason, this are Danni'' He gestured to the taller girl, then to the shorter one. ''And Mia. They are going to stay here'' He didn't add the normal 'for a while'. Cause he didn't want them to think that he was going to put them back into social services.

''Hello'' Olivia smiled politely.

''Hi!'' Mason grinned brightly at the two girls, from behind his mother's leg. ''You stay with Tee-tee!''

One of Danni's eyebrows rose, and glanced a smirk to Tony. ''Y-yeah. We do'' She answered awkwardly. She and Mia looked at Olivia.

''It's very nice to meet you, girls'' Olivia said. ''Tony has told a lot about you, over the phone''

''Good or bad?'' Danni asked quietly.

''All good'' Olivia reassured.

Danni let her shoulders slump in relieve. She looked down at the young boy, attached to Olivia's leg again and couldn't help but smile. ''Do you like Tee-Tee, Mason?'' She asked.

The boy nodded rapidly. ''Uhu, Tee-Tee's my bestest fwiend!'' He exclaimed. ''I love 'Avin' fwiends''

Danni laughed. ''I bet you do''

Tony smiled as Danni talked to Olivia and listened to Mason's ramblings, He knew that her cheerly attitude was half a mask, but he had seen her genuine smile, when she looked at Mason. Who could blame her? The kids happiness and worry-free mind and actions were contagious. He glanced to the other side and his smile disappeared. Mia was looking at the scene almost paint.

He sighed and went to her. Her attention quickly went to him as he knelled down in front of her. ''What's wrong, Mia?''

''His mommy loves him'' She stated quietly. Those words broke Tony's heart. ''My mommy didn't even look at me when I said good morning''

''I know how you feel'' Tony told her softly.

''Your mommy didn't love you either?'' Mia asked him with her eyes white.

''No. My mom loved me very much'' Tony knew that for certain now. ''It's my father who didn't love me''

''My daddy didn't love me either'' Mia said sadly.

''I know, honey'' Tony reached out and carefully stroked through her hair. Her eyes were watching him the whole time and saw the twitch of his lips when she didn't flinch when he cupped her cheek. ''But guess what?''

''What?''

''My real daddy, isn't my daddy''

''He's not?'' She asked confused.

''You have heard me say dad to someone, didn't you?''

Mia nodded. ''To Mr. Gibbs''

''Exactly. Gibbs is my dad and my father is just someone I knew. He's in my passed and not in my life anymore, just like your father'' Tony thought for a moment, then made a face. ''Do you know where babies come from?''

Mia nodded again. ''Out of mommy's tummies''

''Right'' Tony agreed. ''Well a father is someone who had to be there, when that happens. That makes him a father. But you know what? That doesn't make him a daddy. A daddy is someone who cares about and takes care of his kids, who plays with them, watch movies with them, who talks to you when you're sad and makes you happy'' He paused. ''Who says 'I love you'.' Tony took a breath to leave his own emotions in check. ''If a father does all that, then he's worthy to call daddy, you understand?''

''Does, Mr. Gibbs say 'I love you' to you?'' Mia asked.

Tony thought about that. No, Gibbs hadn't said those words and probably never will. It wasn't like that to say it, so easily. Gibbs was more someone who would showed he cared about him, and Olivia and Mason. He had said it once and only because Tony asked if he loved him like a son. Gibbs told him he did. But for the rest, his actions and all the other words he speaks, told them that he did.. ''Yeah, he tells me'' He said softly.

''So I don't have a mommy and a daddy?''

''Not yet. And I don't know if you ever will get a mommy. But if you, Danni and I stay with each other long enough. Maybe I'll become you daddy''

''Really?'' Mia's voice was full of hope.

''Really'' Tony vowed. ''We just have to wait a little longer. Get to know each other better, spending time together.''

''I can do that'' Mia nodded, rapidly.

Tony smiled and tapped her cheek affectionately. ''I know you can''

..End Flashback..

Gibbs had smiled at the conversation that stopped him in his track from getting into the living room of Tony's house. He listened to every word Tony said and his heart skipped a beat when Tony said. 'yeah he tells me' and remembered the day three years ago, when he had found Tony in the park... He also heard the covered emotion in Tony's voice, through out the conversation.

''Mr. Gibbs?'' The male voice startled Gibbs out of his memories. He looked up to see a man from his age standing there. His hair black, short spikes, brown eyes and brown glasses. He wore the familiar white doctors coat and had a note pad in his hand.

''Yeah, that's me'' Gibbs said standing up. He took the extended hand and shook it.

''Dr. Robert Nolan'' He introduced. ''I'm here to talk to you about your problems, so shall we?'' He gestured down the hall.

Gibbs nodded and followed him into one of the examination rooms. It wasn't a surprise for him when the all too familiar jolt of pain ran through his spine as he sat down on the chair across from Dr. Nolan on the other side of the desk.

''So tell me what your problems are, Mr Gibbs''

With a sigh, Gibbs started to tell the doctor all about his problems. About the pain in his back, the occasional uncontrollable shaking of his arms and hands, the major strength loss in his arms, hands and legs, which cost him problems at work. His whole body was numbed after a case and other movements seemed to start hurting as well. He had problems like that for several weeks now, but it became worse along the time. The pain in his back didn't go away at all anymore and the other problems were coming back more times a day, while before it was maybe once a week.

''Hmm'' Dr. Nolan leaned back in his chair and looked at him thoughtfully. ''Well that's certainly worth coming for'' He tapped his desk for a second. ''Can you sit on the bed and take off your jacket and shirt for a moment?'' He asked nodding in the direction of the examination bed. Gibbs nodded and slowly raised himself.

Dr. Nolan didn't miss the grimace.

Gibbs did was he was told to do and sat down, shirtless on the bed. It was a little higher so the pain then wasn't as painful as the chair. He let the doctor prod and point and only answered the questions he got. Dr. Nolan, 'hmmt' and lingered on some places especially when he prodded on middle of Gibbs back. Gibbs stifled a groan of displeasure, but nodded as the Dr. asked if that was the worst spot. Gibbs wasn't pleased to discover that the doctor, stayed at the spot and began to massage it there. He 'Hmmt' some more.

''You can put your shirt and jacket back on'' The Doctor. ordered and went back to his desk. He began to write his notes on his findings, glancing up momentarily as a couple of moments later, Gibbs sat down in front of him again.

Gibbs never was one to be patients, well not if he wanted answers. His patients was kept for special occasions. He began to tap his fingers on the arm rest of his chair annoyed that the doctor in front of his said nothing. The doctor grabbed some appointment papers and begin to write on them too. Gibbs noticed that the doctor wrote his name and the date of birth and, described what was going on, then dropped the pen on his desk and turned the papers to Gibbs.

Gibbs looked at the papers and raised his eyebrows. MRI, Myelogram, C.T. Scan? Three appointments, all for today. ''You think of something, Doc?''

''There are several option, causing your symptoms, Mr. Gibbs'' Dr. Nolan told him. ''All of them can have multiple causes and consequences. I want to determine my suspicions''

''Do I have time to call work and tell them I don't have time to come in today?'' Gibbs asked.

''Yes you have. The appointments are for today, but you have to give this to the receptionist at the right floor and wing, directions are on the papers, and they will give you the exact time'' Dr. Nolan explained. ''The results, will determine what doctor you will get''

Gibbs looked back at the papers. Even this doctor knew that something was wrong and Gibbs also knew that the doctor thought more about what it was than he was telling. ''Shit. Where did I get myself into, now?'' Gibbs thought to himself. ''Thanks, Doc''

With that he went out of the door and followed his directions and the board hung from the ceiling to get to the right place in the hospital. The doctor looked after him, hoping that the tests were coming with another cause than he had in mind.

Tony was pleased with how things were going. Olivia had told him a couple of days ago, that he had chosen wisely to take on these kids. Said that the kids looked up to him and that the two girls were really great. Mia was a little careful talking at first, but then got more comfortable. Danni on the other hand, chose her to act on her carefulness the other way, setting up a mask and did as if she liked Olivia from the first second. Tony knew that, but was glad to see that without his interference, her mask seemed to slip on it's own.

Though, the mask wasn't in place when she looked or interacted with Mason. Danni took a special liking to the small boy, that was returned with the same interest. Even though it even in Mason's Nature to be shy around, well anyone. The small boy seemed to have a sensor at to who he should like and who he shouldn't.

The week went by without any big difficulty, but still Tony felt weird. About Olivia and Gibbs. Olivia had gotten a little quiet and Gibbs was acting weird. He didn't know if the two were related towards each other, but something was going on.

Then there was something Danni had said too, that confirmed that Gibbs was holding something back.

..Flashback..

''Mr. DiNozzo?'' Danni asked as she stood in the passage from the living room to the hall.

Tony looked up from the T.V. To Danni, in surprise, then at his watch and looked back at Danni in even more surprise. ''What is it, Danni? It's almost 1 am''

''I... uh... couldn't sleep'' Danni said.

Tony narrowed his eyes and gestured for her to come in and sit down. She obeyed and sat down on the chair. She didn't look at him. Not knowing if it was her place to tell.

''Something wrong?'' He asked.

''Not with me, no'' Danni shook her head.

''With Mia?'' Again Danni shook her head. ''What's wrong, then?''

''Mr. Gibbs'' She paused. ''Did you know he's in pain?'' The moment of silence made her look up and see that Tony looked at her with confusion, but also realization on his eyes.

''Why do you think that, Danni?''

''Well, uhm... it's just, that sometimes he has a look on his face t-that I used when classmates were at talking to me and I had taken a beating the day before and I was very sore, but I didn't want them to find out'' She explained.

Tony thought for a moment. Yes he had noticed. He had seen the mask, although he didn't know where it was for. Had seen the grimaces whenever he stood up, sat down or made an unexpected more. Noticed that Gibbs zoned out now and then even seen him shake a little. He just hadn't put that all together as one problem.

''Yeah, Danni, I know''

''Do you... uhm, think he's okay?''

Pain. Gibbs was in pain and he told Tony that he was fine, when he obviously wasn't. Damn Gibbs and his stubbornness. ''No''

''You're his friend right? ...his son? Why doesn't he just tell you what's wrong?''

Tony rubbed his forehead. ''Gibbs is an complicated person, Danni. He's always there when you need him. Helps you when you ask and even helps you when you don't ask, but want help'' He told her. ''But he doesn't want to burden others with his own problems'' He paused. ''Kinda like me''

''You asked for help, when I wasn't myself and we went to your work'' Danni commented quietly.

''1) You aren't a 'problem'.'' Tony stated. ''2) I needed to have Mia away, because I didn't want her, to hear what all you said about your parents. And 3) Gibbs is great with kids, so when I was busy with you he could keep an eye on Mia''

Danni nodded in understanding. ''Are you going to help him, even though he didn't ask?''

''I'm going to talk to him, yes'' Tony told her.

..End Flashback..

That was the day before yesterday, but Tony hadn't had the time to talk to Gibbs yet. They had gotten a case a couple of days ago and Gibbs had been busy. And when he came home yesterday after it was closed Tony went over there to talk, he was surprised to see that Gibbs wasn't downstairs and Olivia had told him that he went to bed early.

Little did he know that Gibbs once again, gave the lead to Chris, saying that he had gotten an assignment from the Director.

So here he was today and now. At NCIS, determine to talk to Gibbs.

''Afternoon, Agent DiNozzo!'' Pete said as Tony checked in.

''Hi, Pete'' Tony greeted back and went to walk further when the next question stopped him.

''Are you here to take over for, Gibbs?''

Tony turned around. ''What do you mean, take over?''

''Agent Gibbs walked out about a half hour ago. I thought you came to take over for his day''

''I didn't'' Tony's gut clenched. ''Maybe he just went for lunch''

''I don't think so, because he doesn't check out to grab lunch or coffee, cause it's in work hours. But he did now'' The guard explained.

Tony frowned. That's weird. ''I'll go upstairs and ask the team if they know something''

''Sure'' Pete said. ''I hope everything is okay''

Tony nodded and walked further mumbling, ''Yeah, me too''

Coming out of the elevator, he saw his team working cold cases like nothing was going on. He walked over to Chris, who looked up at hearing someone coming into the bullpen. Ziva and McGee looked up too. ''Hey, boss'' Chris said. ''Thought you were on leave until next week''

''I am'' Tony confirmed.

''Then why are you here?'' Ziva asked.

''Not that we don't want you here, Tony'' McGee added quickly.

Tony gave a nod towards McGee and a glare at Ziva. ''Where's Gibbs?''

''What do you mean, where's Gibbs?'' Chris asked. ''He told us, that you called and needed him at home, I thought he was still downstairs with Olivia''

Tony blinked. Gibbs had lied to them, saying he was with Tony?'' N-no. He's not. I haven't seen him in two days''

''That's weird'' McGee commented.

''Yes it is'' Tony sighed and sat down on Chris' desk.

''What, Tony?'' Ziva asked. ''Disappointed that Gibbs didn't tell you something?''

Tony glared at her again. ''I would think very clearly about your words, Agent David. I don't know what has gotten into you, ever since I'm leave, but your attitude doesn't please me. I may be on leave, but when I'm here, I'm still your boss!''

Ziva blinked at him for a couple of moments. ''Sorry'' she mumbled sincerely.

''Rule six, Ziva'' Tony sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Chris's phone rang, making Tony jump of the desk and shriek, high pitched. Ziva laughed softly, McGee snorted and Chris grinned at him. Then Chris looked down and his grin faded as he saw the caller I.D.

''Boss'' Chris spoke up.

Tony leaned over and saw the same. Gibbs. He looked at Chris and Chris nodded. Tony picked up the phone and stayed silent, knowing Gibbs would talk first.

''Yeah It's me'' Gibbs' voice came through. ''Listen, Waite. I need you to take over again. I can't come back today. The Director has already approved''

''And why, Agent Gibbs, are you not coming back to lead our team?'' Tony sounded annoyed and angry, but if you knew him like Olivia or Gibbs did, you would've heard his obvious concern.

''Tony?'' Gibbs sounded surprised.

''Oh yeah'' Tony confirmed angrily. To his shock the line went dead. He stared at the phone for a moment, shocked that Gibbs had hung up on him like that, but before he could make a move his own cellphone rang.


Ow! Busted! i hope you liked it! I know not much of Olivia in this chapter. Well except from the flashbacks that is... also i hope you don't mind th flashback thing. I had it in mind and had to do it this way! Tell me your thoughts! tell me you liked it... or didn't ;)

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