Everybody at NCIS was enthralled by little Persephone Juliet McGee. She was the first baby born to the core group since Victoria Palmer. It turned out that Delilah had undergone surgery to have her tubes tied after delivering Juliet. It was a mutual decision between the McGee's and Delilah's doctor. They had been incredibly lucky to have a smooth pregnancy and Delilah did not want to risk a dangerous pregnancy. Persephone completed the family perfectly. Two boys, two girls, each were healthy and happy.

Tony was happy to have the distraction of Persephone. Her birth turned the attention towards McGee and away from Tony. For the first time in weeks Tony did not have to worry about accidentally outing the pregnancy. McGee had brought Persephone by a couple of times during his paternity leave and he was always sending texts of the latest thing Persephone had done. On that day Persephone had just turned a week old and McGee was blowing up phones and social media with the newborn photo shoot. Tony and Gibbs found themselves together in the elevator. Gibbs was going to see Abby and Tony was going to meet Donna for an appointment.

"It's crazy these days." Jethro laughed.

"What happened now?" Tony asked nervously.

"Having a kid I mean. When Kelly was born Shannon took a couple pictures in the hospital, a few more when they were coming home. A few milestones and general cute baby stuff. We didn't even get that film back until she was three months old. Now days it's everything. Right after birth, leaving the hospital, first bath ya know all the pictures we have. Now days they have all these crazy pregnancy announcement shoots, gender reveals, maternity shoots, hospital shots, and then they do a full on newborn shoot, pictures with a prop every month. Hell I've seen some people do it every week and that's just the pictures." Jethro explained.

"You sound like Andy Rooney." Tony laughed.

"It's just crazy to me. If Kelly were alive she would be doing all this. Unless she decided to be one of those career woman." Jethro explained.

"It is crazy. Maria is doing all that. She paid more for the newborn shoot than we did for the camera to take her pictures. I can't blame her though. After everything." Tony explained.

"So true" Jethro agreed.

"Hey boss?" Tony called.

"Yeah?" Jethro asked.

"How would you feel about becoming a dad again?" Tony asked.

"You offering me one of yours?" Jethro questioned.

"No like to a baby." Tony clarified.

"A few logistical issues to that." Jethro laughed.

"No if you were married and your wife were to get pregnant. Unexpectedly." Tony explained.

"Ah. How far along is Donna?" Jethro asked.

"Nine weeks. Wait how did you?" Tony questioned.

"Well the fatherhood question was fairly obvious but what tipped me off was the way you looked at Persephone. That is the look of an expectant father." Jethro explained.

"We don't want to tell anyone until we are sure that everything is OK." Tony explained.

"I understand" Jethro assured.

"So boss did Jack share his cigars with Ricky and Fred when you were born?" Tony asked.

"You better watch it." Jethro laughed, smacking Tony on the back of the head.

Donna perched herself on the table. She could not believe that two weeks has passed already. Just a few more weeks and she would be going every week. They were saying she would deliver a little early. Already knew about the NICU. Even though her patients were all older. She was friendly with just about everybody connected to pediatrics. Tony was beside her this time but that did not make the fear any more intense. She was terrified that this would be the appointment where they did not find a heartbeat and the ultrasound would show that their baby was gone. Tony was so excited about all this. She dreaded the idea of him being present for the heartbreak. Though telling him would be far worse.

"Good afternoon, Mrs and Mr. DiNozzo." Dr. Harris greeted.

Baby DiNozzo still had a strong heartbeat and Donna's blood-work looked great. The DiNozzo's were sent home and told not to come back for another two weeks. Unless Donna began suffering complications.

"I think that we get to see her again at the next appointment." Donna commented.

"Her?" Tony questioned.

"The heartbeat is high. That usually means a girl. Plus I just feel like I did with Maria." Donna explained.

"How so?" Tony asked.

"I don't know I can't explain it but I had a different feeling with the boys, than I did with Maria and than I do now." Donna explained.

"Is it better or worse?" Tony asked.

"Neither it just different." Donna replied.

"Is it common?" Tony asked.

"Sort of I mean a lot of woman get feelings or have dreams." Donna explained.

"That's crazy" Tony remarked.

"How do you feel about another girl? I know that you were always team blue and how you wanted to have your own football team." Donna recalled.

"Well girls can play football now days. Unfortunately my knees not so much." Tony laughed.

"My body isn't what it used to be either. At least we have three older kids who will be willing to run for us." Donna replied.

"Ethan may run from us." Tony laughed.

"Poor kid can't handle the idea of his parents having sex. Can't say I blame him. I'd feel the exact same way if I found out my parents were having sex." Donna explained.

"Try walking in on your dad having sex with your teacher. Worst part is I still failed the class." Tony recalled.

"Poor thing" Donna laughed.

"One of Senior's better moments. I may not be perfect but at least I am a better father than that bastard." Tony growled.

"Tony" Donna whispered.

"Let's just go home." Tony replied.


A/N: Poor Tony still a lot of issues to work through. New chapter will be up soon. Thanks for reading and please review.