Jethro walked into the office to find Cassie as Jenny said sulking. Sometimes she acted like she was ten and it broke his heart to see the tears on her face, but he knew that the guilt she was feel was because of how things were misinterpreted today. They had a lot to talk about and it was going to happen whether Cassie liked it or not.

"Are we leaving?" asked Cassie as he father sat down on the couch.

"Not yet. I think we need to talk don't you?"

"I guess,"

"Your Mom just told me what you told her. You think Tony replaced you for someone else on movie nights?"

"Well, how else was I supposed to take what I saw?" she said angry and defensive.

"Ok, you could have talked to him about it instead of swearing at him the way you did,"

"I was just angry about everything,"

"I understand that sweetheart, but you cannot let your mouth over rule your brain. Your mother and I agree you are grounded but not for Friday night since that was already planned. You will need to talk to Tony but not tonight. I'm sure he just hasn't told you about the girl he is seeing. He probably wanted to introduce you Friday night. I didn't even know that he was seeing someone,"

"Well, Dad no offence but you aren't exactly a person Tony would confide in about that,"

"I know but I have ears and McGee and Ziva and Abby have big mouths,"

"I really am sorry about earlier."

"You're forgiven, but like I said think before you talk. Anything else you want to talk about?" he pressed hoping he wouldn't have to drag it out of her.

"Like what?"

"How you got to Tony's apartment and what you were doing there?"

"Oh, I wasn't trying to spy on him or ease-drop on the conversation, but I couldn't let him see me like that."

"Ok, but you didn't get permission to go there,"

"I know, but it was just Tony,"

"I don't care Cassie; you were supposed to be going to school which is why we let the driver take you early. You lied to us,"

"That was kind of dumb,"

"Yeah now you're grounded for two weeks after movie night,"

"Dad seriously it wasn't like I ran away,"

"I don't care Cass, rules are rules. Come on I'm hungry,"

"Me too, kind of worked up an appetite,"

"Cassie, just know that you can talk to me about anything. I'd rather you did that then go off on people like you did today. I can help you if I know what is going on inside that head of yours,"

"I got it Dad really I do. How angry do you think Tony will be?"

"I don't know you are going to have to find that out for yourself,"

"Great,"

Tony was still upset about what was going on with Cassie. He decided to pay Abby a visit before he left for the night. He was haunted with the words that Cassie had yelled at him. He'd never heard her yell like that. He had no doubt that Gibbs was not going to let her get away with that and neither was he, but they had to talk about it first.

"Hey Tony, heading out?" said Abby finishing up

"Yeah, so I guess you heard about what happened?"

"Yeah, are you OK?"

"I'm confused Abs. Cassie has never raised her voice at me let alone swear at me. It hurt to say the least. Gibbs was out right fuming about that whole thing. Have you ever heard her swear?"

"No, I didn't know she knew how. I'm just as appalled by her behavior as you and Gibbs are. She's not herself today and I'm not sure why. Tony, I do not know what is going on with her. I thought that you two were back on good terms,"

"We are or were. I'm just hoping that she really was just having a bad day. You don't think it has to do with that guy that asked her to the dance do you?"

"Tony, listen, the only way you are going to get this resolved is if you talk to Cassie. I'm sure it was nothing and she really was just have a bad day. Gibbs was pretty worried about it though. It's really not like her. Listen, just talk to her about it and I'm sure it won't be anything you two can't work out," she said hugging him.

"I'll see you tomorrow," said Tony walking back toward the elevator.

Abby was really angry that this whole mess was something that could be cleared up with one phone call. She decided that if it wasn't solved she would take matters into her own hands and solve the problem herself. Cassie was out of line today and Abby was not going to let this slide. It was her duty as big sister to make sure that things in her family was copasetic. Leave it to the two hot heads to get all mad at each other over something stupid.

Gibbs and Cassie went to dinner and drove home. It was still early and Jethro told Cassie that she was to finish her homework and straight to bed. He was not going to have a repeat of today tomorrow. Cassie hardly protested and went to the kitchen to finish her homework. Jethro went to the basement to work on the boat. It had been a very long hard day and he needed to clear his head. The image of Cassie's outburst was going through his head.

"Dad?" said Cassie on the stairs.

"Homework done?" he asked looking up at her

"Yeah,"

"Upstairs," he said not budging

"Dad, can't I just,"

"No, Cassie, go to bed. I'm tired and do not want another argument today. Where is your phone?" he asked.

"Right here," she said pulling it out of her pocket.

"Bring it here please," he said as she walked toward him. She handed it to him totally defeated.

"Get some sleep it will all look better in the morning," he said hugging and kissing her before gently sending her back up the steps. Cassie took one more look back before going upstairs.

Jethro continued to work on the boat when his phone rang. He answered it not surprised by who it was on the other end. Tony was taking this whole thing really hard. Gibbs was even more surprised to hear he was sitting outside his house. Jethro hated getting involved in other people's fights, but knowing how hard Tony was taking this really was hard to handle. He told him to come in and to be quite. He didn't need Cassie knowing he was there. Gibbs wanted them to talk alone with each other and tonight was not the time. Not when the emotions were still so high. Cassie unfortunately was still a ticking time bomb with her mouth and needed to calm down.

"Hey Gibbs," said Tony walking down the stairs.

"Hey Tony," said Gibbs wiping his hands off and offering him a drink.

"Don't know that it's such a good idea for a depressed person to be drinking Boss,"

"OK, what's on your mind DiNozzo?"

"You know what Boss,"

"You two are going to have to work this out on your own," he said playing the tough love card. He rarely had to use it but when times warranted he used it.

"Come on that's not fair. This really hurts Gibbs. She's never done this to me before. It hurts a lot,"

"Tony listen. She obviously had a lot going on today. She unfortunately took it out on you. You two will talk but not tonight. She loves you and you love her. Don't beat yourself up over something that could be minor. You can't think of anything that might have her angry at you?"

"No I can't. I mean we had a tiff awhile ago, but we patched it up or so I thought. I'm just confused as to why she took my head off like that? You said that she was excited to be doing movie night,"

"She was and she still is, but today was not a good day tomorrow will be better once you both sleep on things. Trust me Tony it's not as bad as you think. She does not hate you,"

"Thanks," he said going home.

It was nearly midnight when Jen got home. Jethro was in bed waiting for her or trying to stay awake. He knew that Jen would need to unwind after her long day at work. He knew that she would want to know about their conversation with Cassie too. Jen walked up the steps and into the bedroom. She smiled to see Jethro in bed waiting for her. She sat down on the edge of the bed taking off her shoes. Jethro leaned over and rubbed her shoulders. Jen leaned against him sighing and smiling to know he was here.

"Long day?" he asked kissing her neck.

"Hmmm, very long. How was Cassie tonight any better?"

"Cranky. Tony came by. He's miserable over this,"

"You didn't tell him?"

"Nope not my place. Cassie has to be the one to tell him."

"I can't believe she lied to us about going over there."

"She knows better Jen. We've done our part now it's up to them to fix the rest,"

"You really threaten to spank her Jethro?"

"Your surprised Jen? You know that I don't stand for that kind of behavior from her."

"She's entitled to be angry Jethro she is a teenager,"

"She can be angry all she wants but without the swearing. She knows better. She's going to act like a child I'll treat her like one,"

"Ok. Any idea who this mystery woman of Tony's is?"

"No idea. I'm surprised I haven't heard anything. He's been really keeping this a secret,"

"Who knows maybe this is a sign he's really maturing,"

"Tony? Jen, come on it's Tony,"

"Jethro, usually he's flaunting his love life all over the office," she said getting into bed after getting dressed.

"I'm sure it will be out soon. I just hope that he and Cassie can patch this up quickly,"

"You think Cassie is going to feel outted by not knowing about this sooner?"

"I'm afraid that if this is really serious Cassie night be outted more than she'd like. Tony and Cass are practically joined at the hip. If this is serious Cassie's relationship with Tony is going to change a lot more than just losing movie night,"

"She's going to lose him to another woman. She's not good with sharing," said Jen sighing as she wrapped herself in Jethro 's arms.

"That she isn't," he sighed.

"Tomorrow we will see what happens. I can take her to school. I'm going in later,"

"Ok sounds good," said Jethro closing his eyes and falling asleep.