Gibbs sat that night awaiting Tony's return from the McGee's. Suddenly, his cell rang. It was a number he did not recognize. He frowned slightly, worry starting to course through him.
"Yeah, Gibbs."
"Hello, Jethro. This is Liz McGee."
Gibbs immediately sat up. "Is something wrong with Tony?"
Liz smiled to herself. 'Always to the point.' She thought about her two boys' Boss.
"No. He is on his way home. We talked with him about something very important tonight. George and I are quite happy."
"What is it?"
"I will let Tony tell you himself. He may be a little emotional and shaken, but I promise you it is a good thing."
"Okay." Jethro felt his heartbeat settle back to a normal pace. "Thanks for the heads up, Mrs. McGee."
"You're welcome." She paused. "George and I are looking forward to Tony bringing you to the house."
"Yes, Ma'am."
"Have a good evening."
"You too." Jethro hung up and walked over to the front window and smiled as he saw Tony turn into the driveway. He opened the door and met Tony halfway. He embraced Tony briefly and led him inside.
Tony placed some papers down on the coffee table and sat down with a heavy sigh.
"Talk to me, Tony." He waited until the other man was ready.
"Did my M…Mrs. McGee call you?"
Jethro heard the change in words but did not acknowledge it. "Yes."
"Did she say why?"
"No…just that they are happy and that you might need to talk."
Tony smiled as he looked down. With a shaky hand, he grabbed the papers and handed them to Jethro.
Gibbs took some time to peruse the documents and he looked up and smiled widely for his soulmate. "Tony….this is…"
Tony nodded nervously. "I know…" He chuckled slightly. "They must be crazy or something…" After he said that, Tony yelped when he felt the light slap on the back of his head. "What did you do that for?"
"Tony…no jokes. This is a huge deal." Jethro said in a serious tone. "Tell me how you really feel."
Tony bit his lip as he looked down. He sniffed as he looked upon the piercing blue eyes of his love. "They really want me. It's hard to believe that it's real…"
Gibbs grabbed Tony's hand. "They love you Tony…I am so happy for you. You deserve to have a real family."
Tony's jade colored eyes shone innocently. "What if they change their minds and regret asking me? What if I am a disappointment, Jethro?" A tear coursed down his face. Gibbs leaned in and embraced the younger man.
"Tony, it's okay. You are wonderful and loveable. They would never have asked you if they did not want you in their family. Now you belong to them as we belong to each other."
Tony's voice trembled. "I-I'm scared." He whispered. Jethro sat back and placed his warm palm on Tony's cheek. "I-I have you and them…everything I e-ever wanted…it's too good to be true…" He choked the last words out.
"Hey. None of that. You are allowed to be happy, Tony. It took me a long time to see that for myself as well. After Shannon and Kelly, I never thought I could find happiness or contentment ever again. You gave that to me, baby. You are my happiness. It scared me at first, but I don't care. We deserve it."
The assured nature of his statements made Tony feel a little better. He nodded and leaned in and was encircled in Jethro's arms.
"Let's go upstairs, love." He stood up and offered his hand to Tony. He led them upstairs and they removed their clothes. They needed to be as close as possible to the other. As they lay in each other's arms, Tony looked at the older man. "Please, Jethro…" Tony started. "I need you…" The emotionally fragile man started kissing Gibbs frantically.
Jethro stopped him for a moment and met his eyes. He cupped his face with his hands to make sure he had his attention. "I'm here, sweetheart…I'll always be here." He leaned in and captured the warm, supple mouth. "I'll keep you safe, baby. You have me always."
"Please…" Tony thrust up against the older man. Jethro knew Tony needed to reassert their connection. Jethro leaned over to the end table and got out the lube. He squirted some on his finger and over Tony's hole.
"Cold!" Tony gasped as he arched back as the cool liquid touched him. Tony lay on his back as Jethro sat up on his knees. Tony grasped his legs to open himself up. Jethro slipped one finger in and Tony groaned in absolute pleasure. "More!" He said as he closed his eyes and concentrated on his lover's ministrations. Jethro brushed against his prostate, causing him to cry out in absolute bliss. "Now Jethro! I need you…please!"
Gibbs stroked himself a few times, almost coming instantly at the site of his lover writhing in heat. He pushed his cock against Tony's entrance. "You belong to me, baby." He slipped the tip in.
"God…so good!" Tony exclaimed, loving the stretch. His hand slipped down and grasped his own cock as Gibbs entered slowly…inch by delicious inch. Tony's eyes opened as he felt a slight slap on his hand. "Mine, baby." Gibbs growled as he began to jack Tony in time with his thrusts.
"Harder, Jethro!"
Gibbs obliged and began pounding into the beautiful body under him. "Love you so much, Tony….all mine, baby…I'm the luckiest man in the world…aahh!" Jethro arched up as he closed his eyes briefly.
"Jethro! I n-need to…."
"Cum for me, baby!"
"AAAHHHHH!" They both released nearly at the same time. Gibbs flopped down heavily onto Tony. He worried he was suffocating the younger man, but Tony wrapped his arms around him. After their heartbeats started to slow, Gibbs got up on shaky legs. He quickly grabbed a small towel and wiped them off.
He gathered Tony's back against his chest and they drifted to sleep wrapped in each others' arms.
The next morning, before work, they were sharing a bagel and some coffee. There was comfortable silence until Tony spoke. "I'm going to sign the papers." He said quietly. Jethro nodded and smiled.
"I'm so happy for you, Tony." His lover looked down shyly as he blushed. Jethro continued. "I was also thinking that maybe we should have the team over this weekend."
"You want to tell them?"
"I do. But only if you are ready. You are going through a lot of changes, Tone, and they are your friends. They will support you."
Tony thought for a moment and then nodded. "Okay."
When Tony arrived at work, he eagerly watched the elevator doors. When Tim emerged, he quickly ran to him and pulled him back into the elevator. "I need coffee." He said as an explanation. As the cab started to go down, Tony pulled on the emergency stop. When it had stopped, he turned to the junior agent.
"Why didn't you tell me, Probie?"
"My mom would have killed me!" He answered with a smile. "Well?"
Tony smiled slightly but then became nervous. "Are you sure? I-I mean you and Sarah…"
Tim stepped up into Tony's face. "Stop it. It was a family decision and it is the right one. You are one of us. So get over it."
Tony searched Tim's think face for any doubt…he searched his soul for a reason to deny that this meant everything to him. He couldn't . He acquiesced as he nodded and looked up with a smirk. "You're going to talk to your big brother like that, Timmy?" Tony laughed as he restarted the elevator.
Tim grinned from ear to ear and started laughing. The two brothers hugged and then Tony stepped back. "Careful…if people walked in and saw us hugging, they might think we're gay."
"You are gay…"
Tony smiled widely. "Well, technically, I'm only gay for Gibbs."
"You know, I think I will submit the term Gibbs-sexual to the dictionary gurus to be added to the next addition!"
"Shut up, Probie!"
"Whatever…let's get some coffee, big brother."
That weekend, the team gathered at Casa Gibbs as Abby termed it. Gibbs was manning the grill and everyone brought a dish for a potluck dinner. As Tony rummaged around the kitchen, Ziva looked at him. "You are very comfortable in Gibbs' kitchen, Tony."
"And, what is your point my sweet ninja-chick?"
"No point. Just an observation."
Tony shrugged his shoulders and brought a bowl of fruit to the outside table. They had set up outdoors. Everyone gathered outside and were enjoying each other's company and some beer. Gibbs took the steaks and hot dogs off the grill and placed them on the buffet table.
"Alright everyone, let's eat!"
They spent the late afternoon and early evening talking about nothing in particular. Tony, who was sitting by Abby and Ziva, laughed heartily at some silly story Abby was telling. Gibbs got up to go to the kitchen to refill his coffee. While the others were occupied, Tim followed Gibbs.
Jethro stood sipping his coffee, when Tim entered. He looked up at his junior agent and smiled slightly.
"Boss."
"What can I do for you, Tim?"
"We really haven't had a chance to um…talk…" Tim couldn't help that he still occasionally stumbled around his Boss. But he wanted to be firm…for Tony.
"About, Tony?"
"Yes." He paused. "I am really happy for both of you."
"Thanks, Tim. It means a lot that you think so." Gibbs was sincere and Tim could sense that.
"Good." He took a deep breath before continuing. He needed to be strong. "May I speak freely?" His eyes narrowed slightly. "Not as your subordinate but as Tony's friend and brother?"
"Go on."
"I respect you a lot, Gibbs: for what you have been through and for your dedication to your work."
Gibbs smirked slightly as he took a sip of hot java. "I sense a but…"
"Your track record with women is not the best. I don't know how many men you've been with and it's none of my business, but Tony is my concern here. You're his first and I can't believe I didn't notice all these years how much he was in love with you." Gibbs eyed McGee with a serious look and if it was an investigation, Tim would be jumping up and yelling, "Yes, Boss!" But Tim was not going to be intimidated. "Tony is fragile and sensitive, even though he pretends not to be. You have the ability to destroy him. I hope you realize that."
Gibbs sighed heavily. "I know that, Tim."
"I have never seen him so happy. And I know no relationship is perfect all the time. Just please don't hurt him."
"I won't."
"I don't think he'd survive it. It's been hard enough convincing him that we wanted him as a part of our family."
"I know." He paused. "I love him, Tim. That's all I can say. Does he deserve better? Probably. But I'm the lucky SOB that he wants to be with. I can never give that up."
"You won't have to if you treat him well." Tim nodded, apparently satisfied with the conversation. They both turned to the door as Tony entered.
"I was looking for you two." He stopped and looked at his best friend and his boyfriend.
"What did you do, Timmy?"
"Me? Nothing! The Boss was getting me some coffee."
"You're such a bad liar!" Tony frowned as he punched his brother lightly in the arm.
"Ow!" Tim responded.
"Go!" Tony shooed him out of the kitchen.
"Fine." Tim shared a small smile with Tony.
Tony walked up to Jethro and looked around to make sure they were alone. "What did he say?"
"You know what? Tim can be scary if he wants to." They laughed together. "I'm glad he has your six, baby."
"Me too. But enough about him, I need a kiss."
"Okay." They leaned in and Gibbs captured his supple lips in a passionate liplock that made them both pant.
"Shit, Jethro! Now I can't face them like this." He pointed to his tenting pants.
"Give it a few minutes then come out." Gibbs smirked and walked back to join his guests.
"Tease!" Tony exclaimed under his breath as joy spread through him.
After they cleaned up, Gibbs asked the group into the family room. When everyone was situated he began, "I wanted to talk to the team about something."
"Oh no Gibbs!" Abby shouted as she stood up. "You're not retiring again are you?" She started to tear up. "I was wondering why you asked us all here. You can't Gibbs! Don't leave…"
"ABBS!" Gibbs shouted as he grabbed her shoulders gently. "I am NOT retiring."
"You're not?" She said in an emotion laden voice.
"No. Sit down."
"Abigail, let Jethro speak." Ducky chimed in.
"Thanks, Duck." Gibbs took a deep breath. "I know I don't say it often, but the reason we are successful as a team, is because we care about each other. We're family."
"Even me, Agent Gibbs?" Jimmy asked.
"Yes, Jimmy. You too." Palmer smiled at Ducky who patted him on the back.
"I wanted the group to know that I am involved with someone and that the person is very important to me. I assure you things will not change on our team."
"I do not think we understand, Gibbs." Ziva said.
Jethro walked over to Tony and extended his hand. Tony stood and Gibbs wrapped his arm around him.
Abby looked at the group and jumped up again. "I KNEW IT!" She clapped enthusiastically. "Way to go Bossman and Tony!" She bounced up and down and turned to Ziva and Ducky. "Pay up suckers!" She held her hand out.
"Abby?" Tony looked slightly confused. He felt relief that they seemed to be handling the news well but a bet?
"We've had a bet for years. You guys tried to be so subtle. But we could see and we are so happy for you!"
Ziva smiled at the couple. "I am happy for you both."
"Indeed!" Ducky added.
"Congrats!" Jimmy patted Tony on the shoulder.
"Thanks!" Tony said, a little overwhelmed by the support.
Abby turned to Tim. "Why are you not surprised, McGee?" She put her hands on her hips as her eyes narrowed and then gasped. She punched him hard in the same arm Tony did.
"OWW!" He looked at Abby with wide eyes. "What?"
"How could you keep this from us, Timmy!"
Ziva stepped up to him. "McGee, you should have told us, yes?"
"Whoa!" He said as he grasped his arm as he backed away from the angry women. "Tony, help me out here."
"I don't know, Timmy. This is kind of amusing."
"You asked me not to tell!" Tim practically shrieked.
"And since you're my brother you had to oblige." Tony laughed.
"Brother?" Abby and Ziva said at the same time as they stopped and looked at the two.
"Oh, yeah." Tony shrugged his shoulders. "Um…well…Tim's family is adopting me." He paused. "Surprise!" He laughed nervously and grinned as he looked at the stunned faces of Abby, Ziva, Jimmy, and Ducky.
TBC…