Part 10

AN: I have to answer some of the reviews I have been getting a little more publicly. I don't like to do that. So if you ask me a question, and honestly do want an answer, please allow me a way to provide feedback.

Guest (1)March 16, 2015 review: What I see in regards to Tony are honest injustices. I know Tony can be a jerk sometimes. I sit and watch the show and say 'Tony, what the bleep are you doing?' I get where you're coming from. But nothing that Tony does has ever put his co-workers in mortal danger. The CD with the dog barking was a little stupid on Tony's part. But Tim was never in danger of being hurt again by the dog. I don't remember the details of the episode with the jet pack, so I'll have to get back to you on that one. But I think it was Tony trying to get the controls from Tim. Tim was on the ground also then and was in no danger. And in 'The Zone' Tim knew where they were going and what the purpose of the mission was, what Tim didn't know was the details. He didn't know how, exactly, the mission was going to be carried out. And that was not Tony's fault. Tony didn't know exactly either, not until they got there and could observe the situation for themselves. I think your last two statements of your review are misguided and hurtful. I am a Tony fan. I make no apologies for that. I have as much right to like him as you have to not like him. But, as all of us are, Tony is human. He, like the rest of us, makes mistakes. He has done stupid things on the show. And I've yelled at the TV when he's done them. But that doesn't make me ignorant or a coward. That makes me human, a forgiving human being who knows no one is perfect, even TV characters make mistakes. That makes me an understanding, forgiving person. God bless you if you're perfect. I know I'm not, so I can't hold it against others when they're not. That is what I think, to answer your question.

Guest (2-defenders): Thank you for your comments in defense of my story and our favorite character. I think some people like to read and comment on stories they know they will not like because they have nothing better to do with their lives.

Episode 45-Faking It

AN: Thanks poppaeasabina. I hope this is more in line of the confrontation you would have liked to have seen.

"I need to talk to you, Franks." Gibbs said, using Mike's last name so that Mike would know how pissed off he was.

"What's with the…?" Mike started, before Gibbs got up in his face.

"You injured one of my agents." Gibbs said, seething.

Mike took a step back. He had never seen Jethro this upset.

"I needed…."

"I don't give a damn what you needed, Mike." Jethro stepped close again. "DiNozzo didn't deserve to be hurt. He was doing his job."

"DiNozzo…." Mike started. He didn't like the way this conversation was going.

"People want you dead." Jethro hissed. "What about that do I need to explain to you?"

"Tony's just a kid."

"He's one of the best agents we have at NCIS, Mike. I wouldn't have given him this detail if he hadn't been." Gibbs started to turn and walk away, his anger lessening, just slightly. "Watch yourself, Franks."

"I'm not worried about DiNozzo." Mike said, confidently.

"I'm not talking about DiNozzo." Gibbs said as he turned and walked away.

THE END

Episode 46-Cloak It turns out I was wrong on my premise for this episode. Combatcrazy infomed me that the reason Abby put that sticker on Tony was because he was 4 minutes late getting to the lab to hear her results.

"What is this?" Gibbs asked, holding up the sticker that Abby had put on Tony's lapel that said 'Trainee.'

"Tony was…he made a mistake." Abby said stumbling over her words. She could see Gibbs disappointment and anger and she didn't like it.

"You've never come to the wrong conclusion? You've NEVER done anything like that?"

"Well, yes…but…."

"But it's not okay for him?"

"He sent somebody to jail…for years." Abby said. She was not used to Gibbs being angry with her. It made her uncomfortable.

"DiNozzo made a mistake. That just means he made an error." Gibbs held up the sticker to her . "That doesn't make him a probie. That doesn't mean he needs to be retrained. That means he deserves an opportunity to make up for his mistakes." He paused and studied her for a moment. "Your attitude bothers me, Abby. Given the way Tony has always treated you. I just…" The team leader put the sticker on Abby's lab coat. "I expected better from you." Gibbs then left the lab.

The End

Episode 47—Stop the Bleeding

AN: If anyone knows which episode Tony asked the question below and Gibbs gave the answer below please PM me and I'll fix it. FYI: I just thought that Gibbs and Tony both left a lot unsaid there that really needed to be discussed. So, it will be 'discussed' here.

Tony went over to Gibbs desk and asked. "Do we need to talk?"

Gibbs looked up at Tony. "What do you want to talk about?"

"Vance…he ordered me. I had to take care of…the situation. And, I…I couldn't stay at the hospital. I wanted to, but…."

Gibbs nodded. "I know, Tony. I asked to see you, and…."

"I wanted to be there."

Gibbs nodded again. "I know you did. I just…I didn't know if you had been shot, too. I didn't know where you were."

Tony didn't know what to say for a moment. He hadn't even considered that Gibbs could have thought that.

"I should have had your six." Tony lamented. "I should have known this could happen. I should have anticipated it. I had clues; I just…."

Gibbs shook his head. "We both never suspected him. I considered him a friend, Tony. Nobody was more surprised than me."

"We're good?" Tony asked.

"We are always good, DiNozzo." Gibbs replied. "Now, get back to work!"

Tony turned and started back to his desk, a smile on his face.

THE END