Gibbs woke up in in his basement under his boat. He could feel the pain in his back. One of the reasons he had a couch in his basement.

But now Tony was sleeping on it. He walks to him and runs a hand through his hair. He didn't have any nightmares when he went to sleep. He decided to let him sleep some more and went upstairs to get some coffee.

He was surprised to see Abby sitting there.

"Couldn't sleep Abby?" Gibbs asks.

"No I got called in. So I need to work soon. How's Tony?" Abby asked.

Gibbs looked surprised at her.

"I checked the basement and I saw him lying on the couch. So nightmare?" Abby answers.

"Yep. Couldn't sleep, didn't talk."

"He needs help Gibbs. He needs sleep. He is almost dead in his feet."

" I know Abbs. Working on it."

"Good. Well I have to go. Tell the rest will you?"

"Of course Abbs." Gibbs said and gave her a kiss on the cheek before she left.

Tim came out of the shower and walks back to his bedroom. He tried to be quiet so Tony didn't wake up he thought. The closet was next to Tony's bed. He took the clothes he wanted quietly out of it. Tim decided to take een quick look at Tony to make sure he was still asleep.

He was shocked when he took a closer look and saw the bed was empty. Well he was up early he thought. Quickly putting his clothes on, he decided to go downstairs to see if Tony was there.

The first thing Tim saw was Gibbs drinks his coffee by the kitchen counter but no Tony. Ducky was also up and drinking his tea at the kitchen table.

"Morning" Tim said. And Gibbs nodded.

"Good morning Timothy, did you sleep well?" Ducky asks.

"Yeah slept fine Ducky. Have you seen Tony? He isn't in his bed anymore and he is not here?" Tim asked as he took a cup of coffee.

Ducky looked at Gibbs. "Yeah I saw him" Gibbs finally said cryptic.

Tim looks at him questionable. "Ookaay. Do you know where he is now?"

Before Gibbs could answer they heard footsteps coming upstairs from the basement and soon Tony was in the kitchen.

"Morning" Tony said quietly when everyone was looking at him.

"What were you doing there Tony?" Tim asks curiously.

"Walking". He said shortly. "I'm going to take a shower". He quickly walks past Tim to go upstairs.

Tim looked at the older men in the room. They looked worried. "Did I say something wrong?" He asks.

"No Timothy I don't think you did. He probably didn't sleep well. He will be his happily self when he had a shower I'm sure" Ducky said.

Tim also had noticed the black circles under Tony eyes.

He knew he didn't sleep well.

"He slept in the basement didn't he? Why? When did he came downstairs?" Tim asks. What kind of agent didn't notice that his brother was no longer in his bed for who knows how long.

"Tim let it be." Gibbs said.

"He had a nightmare again didn't he?" Tim asks quietly and was pacing up and down in the front of them.

"I'm not telling you again. Leave it" Gibbs said as he stood now in the front of Tim.

"Why aren't you saying anything? What kind of brother am I if I didn't even notice he needed help!" Tim said angry.

"Who needs help with what?" Kate asks when she came into the kitchen.

Gibbs sighs. Ducky and Abby already knew, Tim figured it out on his own without any confirmation and now Kate walks in on the conversation. He needed to turn the conversation before it escalate.

"That Tony is staying with me awhile longer.." Gibbs begins.

"Because of the ..." Tim interrupt.

"Because of what?" Kate asks angry. Why didn't they gave her any answers.

They heard Tony coming. "Why are you staying with Gibbs longer?" Kate asks Tony directly.

Tim was looking worried at him. Tony then looked at Gibbs confused. Trying to read his eyes.

"Hello earth to Tony. Can you answer my question please" Kate said.

"Uhmm... the electricity is out in my appartement. They will fixing it this week. Don't know exactly when they are done, so that is why I'm staying with Gibbs. Can I now have my coffee and some breakfast Kate?" Tony asked.

"Excellent idea Anthony. Why don't you help me Kate."

"Where is Abby?" Tony asks.

"She was called in to work" Gibbs said and they nodded in understanding.

Breakfast was quiet. Ducky was observing. Kate was angry because they didn't talk to her about what they were discussing. Tony didn't talk he was still tired and he was thinking. Tim was also lost in thoughts and keeps looking worriedly at Tony. And Jethro? Well Jethro was always quiet.

"Tony Kate you're still grounded you do the dishes. Tim why don't you go upstairs so you can pack your bag." Gibbs said. They nodded and stood up to do their things. Gibbs shot Ducky a look and pointed at McGee. Somebody needed to talk to him. And Ducky was probably the best option so he could keep an eye on Kate and Tony.

Tim was beating himself up and was still looking at Tony. Gibbs saw that Tony felt uneasy and didn't understand why Tim kept looking at him. So Tony looked questionable at Gibbs. Yep he would talk to Tony about that later.

Upstairs Ducky knocked on the door of the boys bedroom. He heard a quietly 'come in'.

Tim sat on his bed, a suitcase in the front of him. Ducky sat down next to him.

"Hey Ducky. What are you doing here?" He asks kindly.

"Hello Timothy. I couldn't help but noticed that something was bothering you. Am I right.? Maybe I can help."

Tim sighs. "It just... well.. I knew Tony doesn't sleep well. I see the dark circles. So he probably still has nightmares like he had when he was little right? And last night I didn't noticed and he didn't came to me. What does that say about me! We try to be a family, but what kind of big brother am I if I didn't even noticed he had a nightmare and went out of the room. And he didn't trust me to tell me!"

"Timothy I think you're beating yourself up far too much. How long do you know Tony? Has he ever asked or came for help to anyone for his own problems?"

Tim shook his head no now he thought about it.

"But he did go to Gibbs. He told Gibbs." Tim said quietly.

"He came downstairs when he heard Gibbs downstairs. Jethro probably knew already that someone was awake and Tony knew that too. So he went down to see him and I'm sure even then Jethro had to ask him questions why he was awake. You see Timothy, Tony never talks that easy about his feelings or thoughts."

"And Gibbs would probably be the only one to get it out of him" Tim said.

"Exactly. But I'm sure he didn't tell all of it last night" Ducky said.

"Okay Ducky I see why he wouldn't come to me but still I didn't even noticed he was gone! Now it is a nightmare next time it's a killer!"

" now now Timothy calm down. Tony is trained to be quiet. You can't blame yourself for that."

"I had the same training Ducky."

"Mmm.. not that kind of training I'm talking about. I mean training with years of experience. And I figured it started at a young age."

"Ohhh that is what you're talking about. Still would be nice if he came to me you know. He doesn't need to do it by himself"

Ducky stood up and patt him on the shoulder. "Well that Timothy is something we have to teach him." He smiles. "and maybe his older siblings could let him see." He saw Tim nodding in understanding. He then walks out of the room to pack his own bag.

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In the kitchen

Kate and Tony were doing dishes. Gibbs was in his basement when he saw that everything was Okay.

"What was going on this morning?" Kate asks Tony.

"Tim didn't understand why I was staying so I explained" Tony said.

"Then why was Tim looking worriedly at you during breakfast?"

"How would I know. Had the same question. You have to ask him that."

Kate gave him an irritated look. "Did you tell the truth about the electricity?"

Tony turned around. "What is this Kate! All you have been doing since you have been awake is asking me questions! Can't you just stop. I'm tired of this." He put the last dishes away and walks to the living room.

Kate follows him and took a good look at him. "You could make it easier for yourself and just tell the truth".

Tony put a pillow on his face as he lays down on the couch. "I answer your questions so now it's your time to stop."

"Did you sleep well? Because you look tired." Kate said standing next to the couch.

"Because I am! And we are not doing this. Just leave me alone for a minute Kate please."

"Fine. You get some sleep. Remember Tony sometimes it helps to talk." Kate said kindly. She found a puzzle in a closet and decided to make it in the kitchen so Tony could rest.

Half a hour later Ducky came out of his room. He saw that Tony was deep asleep on the couch, he probably needed that he thought. He decided to make some tea and help Kate with her puzzle.

Couple of minutes later Gibbs came upstairs to get some coffee. "I see you found the puzzles" Gibbs said amused.

"Yes had to do something. With the all grounded things I had to do something, and it's relaxing" Kate said.

Gibbs saw Tony asleep on the couch. "How long has he been asleep?"

"I think a hour now. Do you know why he is so tired?" Kate asks.

Gibbs ignore her question and walks to the living room. He saw that he became a little restless in his sleep. He runs a hand through Tony's hair when he heard Tim coming downstairs. Smoothly he begins to wake Tony up when he saw that Tony didn't calm down enough in his sleep. He didn't want the rest to witness a nightmare.

Slowly Tony became awake. A little disoriented so Gibbs talked quietly to him.

Tim didn't move when he was on his last step. He didn't want to interrupt the moment Gibbs had with Tony. But still curious what was happening, he keeps staring.

When they stood up, Tim walks into the living room.

"All done Timmy?" Tony asks.

"Huh..." Tim looked confused.

"To escape casa la Gibbs. The first prisoner that is send free". Tony said grinning.

Man Tony could switch personalities like no one else could. It was hard to keep up.

"Oh Yeah. Haha I think you're right. Well your detention is also almost over." Tim said laughing.

"Remember Timmy the eye is always looking" Tony grinned.

"Which movie is that from?" Tim smiles.

"Oh Probie shame on you. Looks like we need a movie night to keep you up to date again. Really Probie shame on you."

"Oh shut up." Tim said laughing and pat him friendly on the back.

"So how are you going back. Your car is not here remember?" Tony asks.

"I think I can help you with that one Timothy. I will bring you home. I'm also leaving". Ducky said.

"Really thank you Ducky." Tim said.

"Well get our jackets then we can go."

When Ducky and Tim had there jackets on Gibbs steps to Tim and gives him a hug. " call me when you're home and call when you don't feel good or bothered by something okay" Gibbs whispers in his ear and pat him on the back before letting go.

" I will Boss. And thank you for everything."

"Don't need to thank me Tim. We are family remember. Now go to your homes" Gibbs said smiling.

"Let's go Timothy." Ducky said. "Remember to call if you need me Jethro."

" I will ducky. Bye". "Bye Ducky Tim," "bye" Gibbs, Kate and Tony said before they drove away.

"Well that leaves three boss." Tony said.

"I can count Tony."