Hey all, glad so many still with me. Sorry for those who wish it was longer it seemed pretty long to me lol.
I can't remember title of story I read but it inspired this chapter.
The story is about this abused four year old boy named Noah. It's heart wrenching story but the bond little Noah makes with Gibbs and Tony is beautiful
If author is reading, I just thank you for showing me how cool Tony is as well as Tim. This chapter is for you even though I think I made Caleb before little Noah touched our fanfic hearts :D
"He probably went back to the park boss…I just don't understand why…Timmy is so not a man to hold a grudge…especially to Cal" Tony said.
The two were walking this time. They both had a feeling the boy wasn't far and it would give him time to calm down.
"You know that and I know that, but we only known the boy for two months Tony…" Gibbs pointed out.
Tony nodded. "Yeah…I guess I'll just have to be there for him no matter what…I mean I got you two to make up" he answered.
Gibbs smirked as they walked. "Yeah, you did, thanks Tony…I am grateful to have you on my team…you always did have my back" he said.
Tony smiled. "Aw…thanks boss"
"Why do you seem so surprised? I have always trusted you DiNozzo, I'd have fired your ass a long time ago if I didn't want you around" he said.
Tony just grinned. "Aw, so the gruff marine does love me" he teased.
Gibbs head slapped him in response. Tony stopped and pouted at him.
"Aw sure, I always get head slapped…I bet you hugged Cally though" he complained.
"That what you want DiNozzo?" Gibbs asked. Tony shrugged. "Would be nice" he muttered.
Gibbs rolled his eyes but gave his senior agent a quick hug. "Happy now?" he asked and Tony grinned.
"Super boss…now lets go find the boy" he said and took off running.
Gibbs followed with a small chuckle. 'What would I do without my three stooges?' he mused to himself.
They got to the park and found Cal under a bridge with a stick in his hand.
He was making small holes in the hand while crying softly. "Caleb Jethro Gibbs! You need to stop running off!" Gibbs scolded him,
Caleb yelped and hit his head on the low bridge sitting up. Gibbs reached in and pulled him out as he cried harder.
He sat on the sand and cradled his boy. "You all right?" he asked as he rubbed at the bump on his head.
Caleb nodded. "I'll live…" he said. Tony chuckled as Caleb reminded him of himself.
"Good…now why are you back here again?" Gibbs asked him in a stern voice again.
"I am afraid to see Uncle Tim…I don't…" he said and trailed off. He put his arms around Gibbs neck and muttered into his shoulder.
"You don't want to hear Tim say he hates you?" Gibbs guessed. Caleb nodded.
"I'm sorry I scared you again dad…running away is…"
"How you solve your problems…I figured that out…but you're going to have to learn to face them now kid…he said.
"I don't want to" Caleb whined.
"I don't care Cal…you will stop running away or you'll just have a sore bottom all the time" Gibbs warned.
Caleb cringed and Gibbs kissed his forehead. "I won't this time because you're already still sore, but I mean it kid…I don't want to lose you" he said.
Caleb nodded. "Okay dad"
"Man, you scared me too…I'd be sad too if we lost you kid…I like having you around Caleb" Tony said.
He had sat next to the Gibbs family and rubbed Caleb's back when Gibbs pulled him out.
Caleb turned to him and crawled over to him. "I am sorry Uncle Tony, I love hanging out with you too…you've taught me so much about movies like Uncle Tim taught…
Tony cradled him lovingly. "Timmy still loves you Cally just like I do and always will…I know because he is still my friend even after all the pranks…he has gotten good at revenge though" he said.
Caleb sighed. "Oh…okay…I believe you Tony…I'll go see Tim and apologize and…I just hope you're right" he said.
Tony stood and lifted Cal off him. "I usually am kid…want another ride back?" he asked.
Cal nodded. "Of course uncle Tony I am only 11 and I get tired easily" he said.
Tony rolled his eyes but squatted so Caleb could climb on. Gibbs smiled as he watched his boys bond.
They walked back to the hospital and this time Tony carried him straight to Tim's room once they found out where it was.
The girls looked up as they entered. "Thank goodness you found him again" Sarah said.
"Sorry…I was…afraid" Caleb stammered.
Tim noticed his eyes weren't on his sister when he spoke. "Thanks girls for visiting…nice seeing you again as well DiNozzo" he said.
"You too probie…glad you're all right kid…I was worried" he answered.
Tim smiled. "Thanks Tony, I'll be all right" he said. Tony stepped forward and gave him a small hug.
"Come on girls, I think the guys need a moment alone" he said and let them out.
Tim waited till the door closed before motioning to the child. "Come here Cal" he beckoned.
Caleb took a step forward. "All the way boy" Tim said in an authoritive tone.
Caleb walked to the bed and Tim head slapped him. "Don't ever go on the field again kid…it's bad enough we risk our lives…don't risk yours till you're an adult!" he snapped.
Caleb nodded. "Yes sir…do you…hate…me?" he asked softly.
Tim shook his head. "Never can or will buddy…I am just glad were both safe" he said.
Caleb climbed into Tim's bed and hugged him. It was how Gibbs found them a few minutes later. The child was fast asleep and Tim didn't seem to mind.
He looked up as Gibbs snapped a picture using a crime scene camera.
"Didn't know it was a crime scene boss?" Tim teased. Gibbs chuckled.
"Couldn't resist Tim…thanks for forgiving him…he ran off again because he was afraid" Gibbs said.
Tim nodded. "I couldn't hate him…besides I already know why he was there…" he said.
"So all three of you knew huh?" Gibbs asked.
Tim raised a brow and Gibbs explained everything from the time Tim was shot.
Tim smirked. "Yeah well, we all know what you think of apologies" Tim countered.
"Not between friends and family…I am just glad its behind us…maybe when you get out Tim…I can take all three of my boys to a baseball game"
"That sounds awesome" Tim said and stroked Caleb's hair who slept peacefully.
Gibbs went to pick up his child and Tim shook his head. "Leave him boss…I don't want to wake him up" he said.
Gibbs nodded and left. Ducky and Palmer walked in to see Tim and then everyone else had another turn.
Caleb stayed asleep and then soon Tim joined him cradling him protectively.
Caleb smiled in his sleep. He finally found peace with his new home and couldn't ask for a better family.
So that's pretty much it. Shall I write another adventure for young Caleb?