Part 14

(Sorry this has taken so long and is so short. Will make next part longer.)

The next morning Tony was up bright and early. He couldn't wait to get out with Abby. Gibbs came up from the basement," Abby won't be here for another hour Tony. I'll make some breakfast."

"We're going to eat out," he said.

"You can eat something before you go. You have your pills to take."

"But I'm fine," he whined.

"Don't make me regret giving you the okay to go. I can still change my plans and come with you."

"Fine," Tony huffed. "But I still don't see why..... ow!" A smack to his backside made him yelp. "There was no need for that," he complained.

"Stop moaning. I can also send Jack with you."

Tony sat down and filled a bowl with cereal. Gibbs gave him a mug of coffee. Jackson came down the stairs. "Morning."

"Hi Jack," Tony said. "Great morning, isn't it?"

"You're full of beans this morning, must be feeling better."

"I am. He still wants me to take these horrible pills though."

"They are for your own good. Now eat up."

"Excited," Gibbs mouthed to his dad.

"Where are you going for decorations?"

"Abbs knows a shop that has some great stuff in it. It also has costumes in it. Want me to bring you one back?"

"Yes. It'll save me searching." He leant forward and whispered in Tony's ear. "Think they'll have it?"

"I'm sure they do. I checked online to see what they had and that was one."

"Good. Keep it a secret though. I want to surprise everyone."

"Something I should know?" Gibbs asked.

"Nothing you need to worry about, son."

There was a beep from outside. "Better go," Tony said.

"Wait!" Gibbs shouted as Tony reached the door. He'd tried to get out before Gibbs could start on his list of rules. "Ask Abby to come in for a moment."

"But dad!"

"Tony, now."

He stamped his foot and went outside. "Abby, Gibbs needs you to come in to give you a list of rules we've got to follow. May take some time." He turned back into the room. "Maybe I should just go back to bed and get up again in an hour."

"Maybe you should," Gibbs growled. "And I'll be up to deal with your attitude."

Tony turned bright red as he realised Abby had heard Gibbs' comment. "I'm sorry! It's just I'm excited."

"I know but that's no excuse to be rude, is it?" Gibbs said.

"No sir."

"Now Abby. I don't want you to be away for too long. Tony is still recovering. And I want him to eat something."

"Dad! I'm not five."

Gibbs glared at him. "Could have fooled me. You got that Abbs?"

Abby stood to attention. "Yes sir, Gibbs sir." Tony and Jack laughed.

"And if you continue like that, I'll be dealing with you as well, and as you know you won't like that." Abby looked at Tony, as he realised what Gibbs had said.

"You too?" he asked.

"Yep. Now come on before he changes his mind and comes with us. That really would put a damper on the party."

"Jacket," Gibbs said handing it to him. He liked seeing Tony like this. Abby was good for him. "And here," he handed Tony his credit card. "Pay for it with this."

"But ..... I should pay."

"No way is my son going to pay for his own party. Now take it." He sent him away with a small swat. "Before I change my mind."

Abby drove to the mall. She loved the shop she was taking Tony to. It had everything you could want for a party. Tony wasn't surprised when the owner greeted her by name. Abby explained what they wanted and he went away and brought a huge box. "Take your pick," he said.

Abby lifted all the things out. There were streamers, balloons, Chinese lanterns and lots of other things. They had a great time picking what they wanted. Then they went to try on their outfits. Tony looked very dashing in his James Bond outfit and he did a very good Sean Connery accent. Abby looked very prim and proper as Miss Moneypenny. "There's a surprise with this outfit but I'm going to save that for the party," she said mysteriously. Tony went to look for Jack's outfit. The owner packed all the things away. "I'll deliver them tomorrow," he said. Tony handed him Gibb's card.

"No food," Abby said. They made their way to a small Italian restaurant that Tony loved. "I spoke to Teresa this morning and she's going to have a selection of menus ready for you to look at. We need something for everyone."

They spent ages looking over all the menus until they'd picked what they wanted. Abby even managed to get Tony to eat something although she was sure it wasn't enough. They really were going to have to get him to eat properly. She could see he was looking a bit tired and she suggested they go home.

"No Abbs. Please!" He turned his puppy dog look on her.

"Don't do that, you know I can't resist. Alright. A bit longer."

Tony led her to an arcade and they were soon playing some of the games. Tony was much better than her. "You obviously come here too much," she said laughing. Next time we go bowling."

They left the mall and got in the car. "Thanks Abbs. It's been a great day." When they reached the house Gibbs had to come out and help Tony in. He had fallen into a deep sleep on the way back.

"Sorry Bossman, he wanted to stay out."

"It's okay." He lifted him out and laid him on the sofa. "Stay for dinner."

TBC