Tony and Gibbs walk up to the bed.

"I am so glad to see you." Alex smiled. He put his head against the pillow as if he was finally nodded and tony pulled up a chair and sat down beside the bed. He planned on sitting here until Alex was released. Gibbs put his hand on Tony's shoulder and leaned against the side of the chair.

"How are you feeling?" Tony asked. He looked at Alex's arm, it had bandages all around it and a few tubes going into it.

"Okay, I guess." Alex said. "I have painkillers and stuff so I really don't feel much."

"I am glad to hear that." Tony smiled.

"So am I." A voice said from behind them.

Tony turned around, and saw her. Jeanne.

"I mean, you were never supposed to get hurt." Jeanne smiled. She walked into the room.

Gibbs and Tony both went for their guns but Jeanne held up a small remote. ".AH." She smirked. "I wouldn't do that if I were you. You see, this is a bomb. And if I press this button, two innocent people will die."

Tony and Gibbs both removed their hands from their guns.

"Good boys." She said. "Now, both of you, against the wall."

They did as she told. She walked over to Alex's bedside and sat down in the seat that had just occupied Tony.

"Where is the bomb?" Alex asked.

"Aren't you the little smart one. You had to ask." Jeanne said. "You see, if I were to tell you... you would get angry and we wouldn't want that."

Alex reached down slowly without letting her notice and pressed the Emergency Button attached to his bed. Gibbs and Tony watched and knew what was going to happen.

"Why are you doing this Jeanne?" Tony asked.

"Tony, Tony, Tony," Jeanne laughed, "It is all just about you. I mean, I bet people are always telling you that the world doesn't revolve around you but yet, you drag yourself into everyone's business that it becomes about you."

Just then a nurse came rushing through the door and Gibbs made his move. Gibbs leaped at Jeanne, grabbing the remote from her as Tony held her down. The nurse screamed and soon a fleet of doctors and security guards came in.

"Arrestarla. Lei è un terrorista!" Tony yelled towards the guards. (Arrest her. She is a terrorist)

One of the guards got down and hand cuffed Jeanne. Tony pulled out his badge and showed it to the cops. "L'agente speciale Anthony DiNozzo e agente Gibbs."

WASHINGTON DC

"Dani." Abby said waving her hand in front of her. "Hello?"

Dani shook her head. "Sorry Abby." She said. "You were sayin-"

"DANI!" Kevin yelled running into the lab.

Dani jumped up and ran over to Kevin. She gave him the biggest hug. "Where's Daddy?" Kevin asked not moving from the hug.

"He had to go." Dani said. "But you are gonna stay with Ziva and I until he comes back. We can have sleepovers and watch movies and have popcorn and have ice cream for dinner."

"Sounds like fun!" he smiled. They pulled away from each other and Dani helped him up in Abby's really tall bar stool.

"Did you have fun in school today?" Dani asked standing behind him. She was as tall as him in the chair. She rested her arms on his shoulders.

"It was school. When is it ever fun?" Kevin smiled. She noticed that his front tooth was missing.

"Kev, did you lose your tooth?" Dani smiled.

He nodded. "Ya, but I don't think I am going to put it under my pillow like dad says."

"WHY?" Dani asked, shocked.

"Cause, the tooth fairy isn't real." Kevin said.

"Not Real...NOT REAL!" Abby said jumping into his conversation. "Kev, do you trust me? Of course you do." She said not giving him time to answer. "Tooth fairy is definitely real, and guess what, its a dude!"

"NO!"

"YES! They had to find a really strong man to lug all those teeth back and forth. Plus the guy has to carry a wallet full of money in order to pay for your tooth. That sounds like a pretty important job to me." Abby said.

"I guess." Kevin said, not totally convinced but still believing.

"How about you put it under your pillow at my house. I mean, the tooth fairy has to be real if he knows where you are and can still find you, right?" Dani smiled leaning down and resting her head against his.

"I guess." Kevin said. Dani smiled and Abby. "What is for dinner?" He asked Danielle.

"God you sounded just like your brother." Abby smirked. Dani smiled and nodded.

"REALLY?" Kevin asked getting excited. He looked at Dani for confirmation.

"You did." Dani smiled. "You and your brother are always concerned about your next meal, as if were to never come."

"I was just wondering." Kevin said. "I was also wondering if Jess could come over for dinner tonight?"

"Jessica?" Dani asked. "Um... I don't know. Let me call her mother." Dani took out her phone and dialed Jess's house number.

"Hello?" A male voice said.

"Hi, can I speak to Mrs. O'Brien?" Danielle asked.

"She is not here right now, can I leave a message?" The man asked.

"Wait, Matt?" Dani asked.

"Who is this?"

"Dani, Kevin's sister." She smiled.

"Oh. Hi, What can I do for you?" He asked.

"Wow, you sound different on the phone... anyway, Kevin wanted to know if Jess could come over for dinner." Dani said. She looked at Kevin, who was no engrossed in something Abby was doing on her computer.

"Um, Sure." Matt said. "My mom isn't home and I am in charge of dinner for us so one less mouth to feed." He joked.

"Do you want to come over too?" Dani asked. "We have room for you."

"Um... I don't want to impose. Plus, Alex doesn't like me that much." Matt said.

"He likes you. Why do you think he doesn't?" Dani asked.

"I don't, he just..he grunted when he saw me around thanksgiving." Matt said.

Dani laughed. "Well, I like you. So I want you to come. And Alex isn't here." She said. "He went back." Dani had to hold in her emotions.

"I heard you are engaged to him." Matt said.

"I am." Dani said unconsciously looking down at the ring on her finger. She smiled a little then frowned because it reminded her of the video when he was taken away.

"Congratulations." He said, almost sounding sad.

"Thank you." Dani smiled. "Listen, I have to drive by Kevin's to pickup clothes and stuff because he is staying at my house for a couple days, do you want me to pick you guys up?"

"Sure. The only thing is that you would have to drive us home..." Matt said.

"That is fine." Dani said. "I'll am going head over in about ten minutes and it is a twenty-five minute ride so I'll see you in 30 minutes."

"Sounds good."Matt said. "Bye."

"Bye." Dani said hanging up the phone. She walked over to Kevin and Abby. She saw that Abby had a touch screen over top of her computer and Kevin was doodling on paint. "Hey Kev, you wanna head over to you house and pick up a few things?"'

"In a minute."

"We are picking up Jessica for dinner..."

Kevin's head shot up. "Bye Abby." He said grabbing Dani's hand and leading her out of Abby's lab.

"Wait, let me say goodbye." Dani smiled letting go of Kevin's hand and walking over to Abby. Abby gave Dani a big hug.

"Have fun." Abby smiled. She looked up at Dani. "You gonna be okay?"

"I will be when I see him." Dani said. She turned and walked over to Kevin and grabbed his hand. He looked up at her and smiled.

ITALY:

Alex lay in the hospital bed, sleeping. Tony sat beside him in a uncomfortable hospital chair and Gibbs was out getting coffee or Caffè as Gibbs quickly learned in Italian.

Gibbs quietly walked in and took a seat on the folding chair that was added to the room. A new coffee cup in hand and a Danish for Tony he took in a deep breath.

"I am proud of you, Tony." Gibbs said.

"What for Boss?" Tony asked, confused.

"You have really grown up. You're a wonderful father." Gibbs said.

"Thanks." Tony said. "It hasn't really been easy. I mean, not the normal brady bunch."

"I know. You are doing great. I know that she was gone for most of her life, and starting out was tough but, you guys really pulled through." Gibbs said. "Especially trying to have a relationship with Ziva while going through all this."

"Thanks boss," Tony said. "Really means a lot to me."

"Gibbs?" Alex said softy.

Gibbs jumped up and walked over to the edge of the bed.

"When can I go home?" Alex asked.

Gibbs smiled. "In a few days." Gibbs said. "You have to recover first before they move you."

"But I feel fine."

"I am sure you do. But you will stay. That's an order." Gibbs smiled.

"Tony.." Alex said turning his head.

"Don't look at me. You are staying here until you are healthy. If I bring you home in anything but tip top shape, Danielle will be on my ass." Tony said.

"Dani." Alex whispered. "Can I call her?"

Tony looked up at Gibbs, who nodded. Tony gave Alex his phone and then left the room with Gibbs to give him some privacy.

"DAD!" Dani said into the phone. "Did you find him? Is he there?"

Alex had tears form in his eyes as soon as he heard her voice.

"DAD?"

"It's me." Alex said softly.

"Alex?" She whispered.

Alex nodded, not realizing that she couldn't see him. "Yes." He said.

"How are you? Are you okay? Are you hurt? When are you coming home? What happened?" Dani asked all at once overcome by emotion.

"I miss you." Alex said. "I miss you so much that it hurts."

"I miss you too." Dani whispered. "I am happy you are safe. I thought.. I thought you were..." She broke off, not able to say the word.

"I'm alive. Safe. And I'll be home in a few days." Alex said.

"Too long." Dani laughed. "Days are too long."

Alex smiled. "Your dad said that if I came back not in tip top shape that you will kill him. The doctor's said that I need to stay here. So your dad is not budging with them."

"Good." Dani smiled. "As much as I want you back, home, with me. I want you safe, healthy. Listen to the doctors, they didn't just walk out of highschool. They know what they are talking about."

"I missed your voice." Alex said.

"I want you home." Dani said.

"Soon." Alex said. "Very soon."

Dani smiled. They continued to talk. Neither would be able so say how long but they talked about everything, their future. The wedding was in the conversation and so was the apartment and how disappointed that Dani didn't get it. They talked about Kevin and Abby and McGee and Ziva. Dani told him about the videos the found.

"Alex," Gibbs said, knocking on the door.

"HUh?" He said putting his hand over the mic on the phone.

"You have to get off the phone now. Nurse said you need your sleep." Gibbs said.

Alex nodded. "Okay."

"Do you really have to go?" Dani asked.

"Ya." Alex said.

"I don't want to lose you again. Please don't hang up." Dani begged.

"I have to, but I promise I will call in the morning, even though the time is different." Alex said.

"I love you." Dani said. "So much."

"I love you future Danielle Elizabeth Gibbs." Alex smiled.

"Say it again."

"DANIELLE ELIZABETH GIBBS," Alex smiled.

Dani smiled brightly. "Goodnight, my love."

"Night." Alex said before hanging up the placed it down on the table next to his bed.

"Danielle Elizabeth Gibbs." He whispered with a smile on his face as he slowly drifted off.