"Inconceivable"- Chapter 14
A/N: Once again, thanks a bunch for the reviews and alerts! Apparently, I am one of a few people that is optimistic about Senior, and what he'll be to Tony in the future. But that's okay. I was going to end this with a different chapter, but there's something in me that wants to give it a little more. This is the result… hope you like it! (Heads up- there's some "Flesh and Blood" spoilers here!)
*23 Days Old*
NCIS Special Agent-In-Charge Leroy Jethro Gibbs selected a key, and unlocked the door to the apartment of his Lead Agent, Anthony DiNozzo. Or, at least, he was the lead agent, until he took time off to raise his newborn son, Cameron.
Gibbs carefully set down the two cups of coffee, and the white bakery bag onto the kitchen counter. It was shortly after six, and he had decided to visit the new family before he headed to work. The kitchen and living room were empty, so he headed to the baby's room. There he found Tony, sleeping peacefully in the rocking chair, next to the crib. Little Cameron was close to waking up, and had started to fuss. "Hey, buddy," Gibbs greeted the baby boy, and picked him up. "I gotcha. Let's let your dad sleep a bit." He held Cameron, and walked him through the house. They went back into the nursery, and Gibbs watched Tony as he began to wake up.
Tony's eyes widened at the sight of the older man in the doorway. "Oh… Morning, Boss," he muttered sleepily. "How long have you been here?"
"A couple minutes," he replied. "Thought I'd swing by to check on you fellas."
Tony sniffed the air. "Is that coffee I smell?"
Gibbs nodded. "I brought you one of those double- chocolate scone things you love so much, too."
Tony sprang up from the rocker. "You are my hero, boss. I don't even care that you used your 'emergency only' key to come in."
"Haven't heard from you in a few days," Gibbs said. "Wanted to check in on you; make sure you two survived your dad's visit."
Tony sighed. Obviously, Agent David had mentioned it to him. "Yeah, we survived."
Gibbs motioned toward the living room. Tony obediently followed him, and sat on the couch. Gibbs handed Cameron to Tony, retrieved the coffee and baked goods, and sat down next to the two DiNozzo's. He raised an eyebrow at the Italian, and sipped his coffee. The at-home equivalent of the meetings in the elevator. He wanted more information.
Tony sighed, and began to explain. "I told him everything, Boss. How Cameron came to be, and all. At first, he thought I was kidding. After I showed him my scar, then he believed me. He told me that he appreciated the fact I did tell him the truth, as opposed to making up a more believable lie."
"But?"
"But, he said that it would take him some time to wrap his mind around what I did," Tony said. "I guess it's better than him completely blowing me off, right?"
Gibbs nodded, and took a bite of his muffin. "When did he leave?"
"Yesterday," Tony replied. "He visited for three days, which is unheard of for him. I would like to believe that this means he intends to keep his promise to be involved in Cameron's life."
"He told you that?"
Tony nodded, and sipped his coffee. "He told me about the little conference you guys had when he was here last winter. He told me that he's glad that I have a boss that thinks so highly of me. He also told me that he knew about the motel bill and plane ticket. We've agreed to not keep secrets anymore."
"Seems like things are looking up for you two," Gibbs said.
"I would hope so," Tony said with a sigh. "Like I've said before- 'he is who he is.' He's not exactly a good guy, but he's not downright evil, either. If he was, I wouldn't want Cameron to know him. He says he wants to wipe the slate clean, and work on our relationship. Do you think that's wise, Boss?"
"Well, what does your gut say?" Gibbs asked the green- eyed agent.
"My gut is telling me to give him a chance," Tony admitted. "For Cameron's sake." He looked down at Cameron. "It's been a he- heck of a year for me, Jethro. Everything that's happened in the past year, never in a million years, could I have imagined…"
"Seems pretty inconceivable, huh Anthony?" The corners of Gibbs' mouth curled into a smile.
"Pretty much," he said. "Nice pun, by the way. And, like I told my dad, I'm truly the happiest I've been in a long time. I love my job, and I miss it like crazy, but with Cameron, I feel like I have a purpose, you know?"
"You're seeing the world through a new set of eyes," Gibbs told him.
"Exactly!" Tony exclaimed. "You understand what I'm going through." He shifted nervously on the couch. "So, there's something I want to ask you, Boss."
"Shoot."
"Would you… would you want to be Cameron's godfather?"
Gibbs didn't have to think about his answer. "It would be my honor, Tony."
"Thanks, Jethro," Tony replied. "That means a lot to me." He looked over at the clock on his DVD player. "I should get Cameron's bottle ready- he likes to eat, and he gets cranky when he doesn't."
"Definitely a DiNozzo," Gibbs cracked. "I should be leaving anyway. Can't afford to be late when we're down a team member."
"I miss the office," Tony admitted. "I miss the whole crew."
"I'll tell them they need to visit you more often," Gibbs said, as he stood up, and walked to the door.
"Thanks for coming by, Boss," Tony said, heading into the kitchen. "I'll call you later this week."
Gibbs nodded. "Take care of yourself, and my godson."
"Definitely," Tony replied, as the door closed.
~*NCIS*~