Title: Yawn
Word Count:282
Kate hate to admit it, but for once Tony's antics were actually impressive.
Another day meant another case for the the MCRT. A Marine's wife had been killed while he was in Iraq. Their daughter was fortunately at a dance class. Unfortunately that left the five-year-old alone until an aunt arrived to take her in. That wouldn't be for a few more hours.
Gibbs had ordered Kate to get Tawny something to eat. She was unsure about leaving the kid with the men but did as she was told. She should be fine for an hour. Though she didn't miss the yawns.
The bullpen appeared to be empty when she got back. The missing coffee told her that was in one of four places. Her guess was MTAC. Tony's location was a little more puzzling because with her and Gibbs gone that put him on babysitting duty. Putting the a healthy sandwich on Tony's desk, she noticed that his jacket was gone.
That was when she heard Tony's voice.
"... just as I caught the ball this Wolverine came out of nowhere― Oh, hey Kate, Boss." Kate realized that Gibbs was standing right behind her. "I'd get up but..."
Tawny was curled up against Tony on the floor. Tony's NCIS jacket was covering the girl like a blanket.
"You bored her to sleep.
"Whatever works,"Gibbs said seriously. Tony could have sworn that there was longing in his eyes. But then Tony yawned and whatever was in Gibbs eyes was gone. "Don't fall asleep DiNozzo. You're still on the clock."
"Come on! You can't leave me here." It really didn't surprise him when they just ignored him.
