Kaylin was released from the hospital two days later. They weened her off the ventilator over twelve hours and her fever broke the following night. She was still weak and very sick but the doctors felt it best she come home, rather than be remain in the hospital. Tony and Avery would trade off staying home with her until she could return to school. Avery was the one to stay home the first day. Upon arriving home she helped Kaylin to her room and tucked her into the bed.
"Sorry we are back at the apartment. I was so hoping to have you home." Avery apologized.
"It's OK." Kaylin replied.
"I have to do some business online. I will be in the living room. Just ring this bell if you need anything and I will be in to check soon." Avery explained.
"Alright" Kaylin yawned.
"You'll be better soon." Avery whispered.
"Kaaayyyyyylllliiinnnn!" Tali squealed racing into the room.
"Kaylin isn't feeling good. She needs to nap. Go out to the living room and I will put in your "Wild Kratts DVD, in just a minute." Avery explained.
"Kratts!" Kaylin cried running into the living room.
"Sorry about her but her school does not allow students to attend if they are exposed to chicken pox within twenty-four hours." Avery explained.
Tony was having a tough time focusing on his first day back. He was worried for his daughter and he was still not very happy with Gibbs. According to McGee, Gibbs and Abby were pressing charges against McGee and Delilah. McGee's lawyer didn't think Gibbs and Abby had a very good chance. Especially given there was video evidence but there was still cause for concern. A legal battle was the last thing McGee and Delilah needed. Unfortunately Tony had his own Gibbs and Abby drama. Both had contacted him and were trying to convince him to drop the accusations against DiNozzo Senior. Even when Tony explained that Senior had stalked and attacked his daughter. None of that mattered and Tony was glad he had left his old life behind.
"How's Kaylin?" Stephanie asked.
"She's doing so much better. They sent her home this morning and Avery is home with her. I am staying tomorrow." Tony explained.
"Poor kid. Chicken pox, is bad enough. I got them at fourteen and it was miserable. I can't imagine pneumonia too." Stephanie explained.
"She is so miserable it breaks my heart but she's a tough kid. I am just glad the virus did not land in her lungs. That happened to my cousin's kid. It was horrible." Tony explained.
"She is lucky" Stephanie agreed.
"I just hope this nightmare is over soon. With my dad." Tony commented.
"Pfft, if I see that bastard I am going to beat the shit out of him. I may kill him." Stephanie scoffed.
"He's not worth the life sentence." Tony reminded.
"Fine. Do they care or is it just me?" Stephanie questioned.
"McGee and Jimmy care. Everybody else is pushing me to let go and forgive Senior." Tony explained.
"That's low but at least you are not alone." Stephanie assured.
"I am lucky." Tony agreed.
Kaylin woke up around lunch time. She was still exhausted but was also very hungry. She pulled herself off the bed and stumbled to the living room/kitchen area. She walked to the fridge and peaked inside. She spotted leftover KFC she guessed was from the night before and grabbed the box from the shelf.
"You should have called me." Avery commented.
"I didn't want to disturb you." Kaylin replied.
"Well that chicken is three days old. I just put lunch in for Tali and me, but there is more than enough for you too." Avery explained.
"Are you sure?" Kaylin asked.
"I learned to cook for nine. There is always enough." Avery assured.
Tony left as soon as practice was over. He missed his players and wanted to chat with them, but he needed to get home more. On the way home he made a quick stop for groceries. They were already low on food and then Kaylin being sick had really depleted things. On the way out of the store he ran into Delilah of all people.
"Is Kaylin home?" Delilah asked.
"This morning" Tony replied.
"Wonderful" Delilah replied.
"I would love to meet her. When she is doing better of course." Delilah commented.
"McGee was saying the same thing and Breena Palmer is dying to meet her." Tony replied.
"Will she do OK? Meeting new people I mean?" Delilah asked.
"As long as you are gentle with her." Tony replied.
"Naturally" Delilah assured.
"Anymore trouble?" Tony asked.
"We are waiting to hear from our lawyer but we are hoping this is over." Delilah replied.
"Good luck" Tony replied.
"Well I best get going. Good luck to you." Delilah replied.
"You too. Tell McGee I will call later." Tony replied.
That night Kaylin was sitting up in the living room, watching TV with Avery and Tony. She was feeling better but still pretty miserable. She rested her head in the crook of Tony's arm and closed her eyes. Tony put his other arm around her and pulled her close.
"You doing OK?" Tony asked.
"Tired" Kaylin yawned.
"Want me to carry you to bed?" Tony offered.
"Nah I will walk after this is over." Kaylin replied.
Kaylin was asleep before the show ended. Tony carefully picked her up and carried her down the hall to her room. He loved that she was small like her mom and he could still carry her around. He placed her on the bed and pulled the sheets over her body. He could have been doing this for years but that man had robbed him of that. George probably wasn't even her father. That made him kidnapping her even worse.
"Goodnight baby girl." Tony whispered.
A/N: Kaylin's home but when will she be safe? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.