Two weeks had passed since the incident with Heather and the effects were still clear on Tony. He had reverted back to the terror filled child, he had been when Gibbs first met him. It broke Gibbs' heart to see his son so full of fear and hurt. Tony was now back in the rehabilitation hospital. He was set to come home in one to two weeks. A thought that terrified Gibbs. He had the van all ready to go but he had yet to find a house that would fit Tony's needs, that was in his price range. He knew that Ducky, John, and a few others had pitched in to help but he didn't want to feel like he was freeloading. Even more he didn't want everybody to think that he could not care for Tony. He had taken a tour of a house that morning. He adored it but even if he got away with the cheap offer. After the down payment there would be nothing left for Tony's care and medical supplies. It killed him because this house was perfect. It was two stories with a spacious basement. The room that would be Tony's was a converted den on the first story. It had a closet that Tony would be able to easily access when he was a little taller, a book shelf built directly into the wall. There was a bathroom right in the room that had enough room for Tony to maneuver his wheelchair easily with another person with him. Gibbs would be bathing Tony until he was tall and strong enough to get himself from the wheelchair to the bath chair. The sink was a little high for Tony as well but he would grow into it soon. Along with Tony's room there was a living room that would be comfortable for Tony and the kitchen had been retrofitted to accommodate Tony's needs. There was a non accessible half bath downstairs in the garage. Upstairs there were three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One was in the master bedroom and the other in the hallway. It would be perfect for if Luke or any of the other family members wanted to stay overnight.

"How did Tony do today, Uncle Jethro?" Luke asked entering the room.

"He did pretty well but he's exhausted. How are you?" Jethro asked.

"Alright" Luke replied.

"Here anything about Heather?" Jethro asked.

"She's still off the grid." Luke replied.

"Hopefully she got scared." Jethro replied.

"God I hope so." Luke agreed.

"Let's not think about this anymore." Jethro replied.

"Thank you." Luke sighed.

"So I think I found a house." Jethro remarked.

"Oh yeah?" Luke questioned.

"Yes, it's perfect." Jethro replied.

"Are you going to put down an offer?" Luke asked.

"I don't know. I want to but I don't know if I can afford it and all of Tony's care." Jethro replied.

"I've got about ten thousand saved up. If you would like some or all of it." Luke offered.

"Your car money?" Jethro gasped.

"Yes sir" Luke replied.

"But Luke you have been saving up for a sports car since you were six years old. You are just one year away from your dad matching it for your graduation." Jethro explained.

"My car is still in good shape. I can probably get another five to ten years out of it if I take good care of it. I can get you a sports car then." Luke explained.

"No Luke you have done so much for me already and you are just a kid. Enjoy these years. They go by so fast." Jethro explained.

"Here's the thing I can't. I can't enjoy a fancy car and partying with my friends knowing that you cannot take care of Tony. Especially if you have to hand him back to the state. What if he ends up with another bastard?" Luke explained.

"Are you sure about this?" Jethro asked.

"As sure as I have ever been about anything in my life." Luke confirmed.

"I sincerely hope that Tony grows up to be as amazing as you." Jethro replied, pulling him into a tight hug.

"You don't have to worry about it. If you are his father." Luke assured.

Gibbs called the real estate agent and put down an offer on the house. He could only go about five grand above asking but the real estate agent was confident that he would get it. A couple was looking at the home for their son with Cerebral Palsy but they had a higher price range and were looking to live in a more gentrified neighborhood anyway. Gibbs didn't care of a Starbucks Barista came to his house with coffee every morning or whatever the hell the kids wanted. He just wanted somewhere safe for Tony.

"Luke tells me you put an offer down on a house today." John commented stepping into the room.

"Yeah I put down an offer but I am stretching myself. Even with Luke's donation." Jethro explained.

"Luke gave you money?" Donna asked.

"Yes he gave me his car money. He hasn't given it to me yet if you are against it." Jethro explained.

"It's fine I am just surprised. Getting a sports car and joining the Marines are all Luke has talked about since he was tiny. Now all of the sudden he is giving up both for Tony. He's a great kid but this is still shocking." John explained.

"We should talk to him." Donna said.

"If Luke still wants to give you the money after our talk you can keep it but for now I am giving you twenty five thousand from our savings account. I can give you more if you need but this is just to help with the down payment." John explained.

"If Luke is giving money from his car savings I can to. I can give you fifteen thousand. I wasn't counting on Annie when I got it in my head to by a convertible and there is no way I am going to have a cool, expensive car when Miss. Wrecked Two Bikes, is finally old enough to drive." Donna offered.

"Thank you guys so much." Jethro replied.

"It is no trouble, Jethro." John assured.

"You have been so good to us." Donna added.

After John and Donna left Jethro went down to the cafeteria for a quick dinner. Between John, Donna, and Luke he had fifty thousand dollars to put towards the house. That was nearly half what he would end up paying for the entire home. It would take years for him to pay the place off but at least he could put down a huge payment up front. If he was lucky the real estate agent would knock a little of the final price if he made a big down payment. He prayed that there would be good news and that he would very soon have a new home for himself and Tony. He knew one thing. Once things were settled down, he owed his family big time. He was just about to head back up to Tony's room. When his phone rang. His heart skipped a beat when he saw that it was the real estate agent.

"Hello?"

"Am I speaking to Jethro Gibbs?"

"Yes mam"

"I was just calling to let you know that the other couple passed on the house. They found a place in a neighborhood more to their liking. So if you still want the house. We can begin the closing process tomorrow at say ten in the morning?"

"Are you kidding? That is wonderful.

"Excellent, I will call you again in the morning."

"Thank you"

"It is no problem and Jethro, good luck.

Luke lie on his bed and tossed his soft basketball into the hoop that hung above the door. It had been a long day. School had been rough since the incident with Heather and Jordan was home with a cold. He could not wait to graduate and leave that life behind. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do anymore but social work interested him. He loved the idea of being able to help kids like Tony. To be able to spare such children from the agony his cousin had suffered. He heard a car pull into the driveway and since Jethro was staying near the hospital and Stephen and Annie were both home. He knew that it was his parents. He heard the front door open and then his mom tell his dad to put the food in the kitchen on the counter. Then to come up and speak with Luke, before summoning the other kids to dinner. Luke's heart skipped a beat. Why would they want to talk to him and just him? Had Heather resurfaced? He could not handle that. A few moments later he heard a knock on his door.

"Come in!" Luke called.

"Hey Luke, dinner is in the kitchen but we need to talk real fast." John explained.

"What's up?" Luke asked.

"You aren't in trouble but this is something really important." Donna explained.

"Please tell me, it's not Heather." Luke begged.

"It's not Heather, it's about Tony." John replied.

"Tony? Did something happen?" Luke questioned.

"Tony is fine but Luke, we have noticed that you have been acting very strangely since he joined the family." John explained.

"I love my cousin but what's weird about that?" Luke asked.

"Luke there is nothing wrong with loving your cousin but Luke. We can't help but notice that you are awfully generous with him. Giving up your car and even the Marines." Donna explained.

"I want to help an abused child! What is wrong with you people?! You are just like Heather I can't take it!" Luke snapped.

"Luke we are not judging you. It is just strange for a boy your age." Donna replied.

"OK fine if you must know I will tell you." Luke replied.

"Tell us what?" John asked.

"Mom, dad, I did something terrible." Luke explained.

A/N: What is Luke's big secret? New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.