Woohoo, here's the next chapter! Might won't be able to update that much this week so I tried to give you as much as possible over the weekend. Of course, I'll try to post the next chapters as soon as possible but life will keep be very, very busy this week so be patient please. Much love to you!

Co-Writer: D. and of course we don't claim to own NCIS, Gibbs and Tony - we only play with them a bit.

May 15th, 2018 - NCIS Head Quarter

Gibbs left the elevator to go back to the bullpen. His team was working on cold cases and as long as no new case was coming in, he would have some time to think about how he wanted to start that conversation with his girlfriend. It would also give him some time to think about his feelings and what he wanted. That was the plan but there was a suprise waiting for him.

"Special Agent Gibbs", Tony called out happily and excited, offering Gibbs his most beautiful smile. Gibbs stopped aprubly and blinked a couple of times. After his talk with Ducky, his mind was still at home with Lory and his unborn child and now, there infront of him stood Tony...

"Tony, what a surprise. How are you?" Gibbs asked and did something that shocked his entire team: He hugged Tony as soon as he reached the younger man. "Great to see you again. You look great. How are you the children?" Gibbs asked.

"They're great, we're all better. Therapy has helped a lot and we're ready to start a new life now." Tony told him. He could still feel and smell Gibbs. "I'm sorry for showing up without calling first but maybe Director Vance informed you?"

"No, he didn't say anything. Don't worry about it. We're working on cold cases so it's fine. I was about to get myself some coffee. Care to come along? I'm buying." Gibbs invited him.

"I would love to, thank you. Came here to see you again and finally thank you. I mean, properly thank you. Last time we didn't really have the chance to talk and I really wanted to see you again." Tony admitted, testing a bit. Gibbs didn't seem to recognize Tony's interest.

"Well, actually I just did my job when I came to your house and found you. As for taking the kids, it was a pleasure for me. I like them. Had a lot of fun with them around so it's all fine. Just glad that you all took the time to heal and work through it. Wasn't easy for your kids and I'm sure it wasn't for you either." Gibbs said as he opened the door for Tony and him to enter the café. It was a small place and not too filled so Tony hoped for more chances to find out if Gibbs was interested.

"Thanks. You're right, it wasn't easy but that's all in the past now. We live now and we're looking forward to what the future has in store for us. After all, it can only get better from now on, right?" Tony smiled.

"I hope so. You guys deserve it." Gibbs told him honestly and Tony's heart was melting.

"Thank you, Gibbs. And I'm sorry, Charly told me that your girlfriend wasn't too happy with them around." Tony said, hoping to find out if Gibbs was still with this Lory.

He sighed, remembering Lory's stupid behavior. "Yeah, she wasn't too thrilled. Don't know why tho. Thought she wouldn't like kids. I mean, some people are just not made to be parents or so but she's happy about ours so, I really don't know why she acted like that back then." Gibbs admitted.

"You're a father? Congratulations!" Tony offered but a part of him was sad to learn that Gibbs had a family with that woman.

"Not yet but soon. Still five months to go. We learned about it yesterday so it's still... overwhelming to me." Gibbs said softly but with a smile. Tony saw the smile and wanted nothing more than to grab and kiss him.

"Having children is wonderful. It's not always easy but it's totally worth it." Tony shared. "Wouldn't want my life to be different than it is."

"Yeah... you're a great father and your kids adore and love you. I hope I can be a great dad as well." Gibbs admitted his insecurity.

"I'm sure you'll be doing just fine, Gibbs. You were great with mine. It comes natural. Some people have it and others don't but you definitely do. And you have your girlfriend or wife by your side so you're not alone." Tony tried to hide his disappointment and jealousy and managed to actually do that very well.

"Huh, yeah... not so sure about that." Gibbs muttered.

"What do you mean?" Tony asked, hoping... maybe there was a chance?

"It's complicated. Our relationship has been pretty messed up for a while and I'm not sure if the child is going to help us getting back on track or make it worse." He sighed again. "What about you? You met anyone?"

"I did meet someone but he's taken and not interested I guess." Tony answered sadly.

"I'm sorry. You really deserve happieness. May I ask, are you only interested in men or women as well?" Gibbs could not help it. His curiosity was winning.

"Have had two girlfriends before I met Ben but it's not really what I wanted so yeah, I'm more into men. And you?" Tony asked bluntly.

"Oh, I've never been with a man. Don't get me wrong now but I kind of cannot even imagine being with a man. I have nothing against it or so. Have never met a man who caught my interest." Gibbs told him.

"What would it take to catch your interest?" Tony asked.

"Regarding men? No idea. I mean, I fall in love with the person, not the gender but I never fell for a man. I do think that some men are handsome and good looking but the attraction has never been there." Trying to explain this, Gibbs struggled to find the right words.

Taking all of his courage, Tony leaned torward to ask, "Let's say you would meet a man and be attracted and interested, would you go for it if said man would want you as well?"

"Hhmm, not sure. Never really thought about it. Would probably want to get to know him better and see where it goes." Gibbs answered honestly.

Tony and Gibbs sat over three hours together and talked about Tony's journey through the treatment center, his new life and Gibbs' work at NCIS. The Special Agent was so eager to see Tony and his children again that they decided to meet the next day at the park.

Ok, that's the calm before the storm. The next chapter will be all about the 'date' at the park. Then, I can tell you, things will go into a rather dramatical direction with Lory showing a side of her that Gibbs never imagined she would have. And Gibbs will slowly realize that he is indeed interested in a man: none other than the handsome Italian Tony DiNozzo. Stay tuned :)

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