Below is the link to how I imagine Ben to look.
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One Week Later
Tony dropped his open military issued green duffel on his bed, letting it bounce on the springy mattress. He was finishing packing up before Gibbs, McGee, Ziva, and himself shipped out to Israel before they left for Iran.
As he zipped up the bag, he scanned the room, making sure he didn't forget anything, before his eyes landed on the framed photo of Ben. The little boy was laying in bed, propped up by his Lion King themed pillow and reading a book. His eyebrows were scrunched as he concentrated, oblivious to the camera capturing the moment. The photo was one of Tony's favorite moments, even better were the ones where Ziva would hold Ben as she read to him either in the living room chair and on Ben's bed, or the ones with him and Ben watching TV or movies.
Tony smiled briefly, cherishing and imprinting that moment. It would be something to think about from time to time and to remind him of his motivation during his time overseas. Heaving the duffel over his right shoulder, he supported it with his right hand as he made his way to the apartment door.
He was just about to step over the threshold when he felt the need to do another optical sweep, satisfied when everything appeared in place. Then, he left.
~NCIS~
When he arrived at the airport, he was greeted by a very sadden boy who ran to him and forcing him to catch him. Ben latched onto Tony. "Don't go, Abba!" He cried, burying his little head in the crook of Tony's neck.
"Hey, Ben." Tony hugged him tightly. He reveled in the feel of his son in his arms. The SFA would never forget what it felt like it; he wanted to keep that in his memory for those times when he knew he'd need it. "I gotta go."
"No!" Ben yelled, refusing to let him go.
"Bub, I have to." He looked helplessly at his boss.
"C'mere Nemo." Gibbs said as he pried the little boy from Tony. Ben protested, throwing an unfamiliar tantrum; but Gibbs' fatherly soothing soon eased his temperament. "Abba, Ima, me, and Uncle McGee have to go, but I promise we'll be back."
"Papa, no!" Ben yelled.
"Hey, hey. Shhh, you know I won't let anything happen to them." Gibbs said, to which Ben nodded. "Then, believe that, okay? Remember that I'll be there to make sure they come back."
Ben nodded in Gibbs' crook of his neck. McGee soon took him and whispered a few comforting words.
Their flight was called and every single member looked up before looking back at the departing members.
Abby hugged Gibbs tightly and kissed him before moving on to hug the other three. Ducky moved to give Ziva a hug and shake the men's hands. Jimmy shook each man's hand and gave a brief hug to Ziva.
"Take care." He said to each.
Ben jumped into Jimmy's arms and watched as they boarded the flight.
I know it's been FOREVER since I posted and this chapter was rushed, but I got a little impatient. I'm ready to get Team Gibbs in action. School and writer's block have taken my mind, but they released me long enough to post this. I'm sooo sorry!
Until the next time...TBC...
