A Proposal, a New Case, New York
When Tony and Kate got home they sat down on the couch and looked into each others eyes for what seemed like an eternity then Tony began. "Kate when I met you I really didn't know what to think besides the fact that I thought you were hot and I loved the fact that you stood up to Gibbs. But at that moment little did I know you'd turn my whole world upside down. I never even dreamed I could ever love someone as much as I love you. When I said I wanted to marry you I wasn't lying to you." Tony said as he handed Kate the box containing the engagement ring. "So here it goes, Caitlin Todd will you marry me?" Tony asked. "Yes Tony I'll marry you." Kate replied as she put the ring on. Kate couldn't believe it, Tony actually proposed and to her of all people. Tony leaned in and kissed her but their moment was interrupted by the sound of Tony's cell phone. "Let it ring." Kate said and then kissed him but then her cell phone rang. "Answer it." Tony said reluctantly. "Todd." Kate answered. It was Gibbs and he was outside their house. "Who is it?" Tony asked. "Gibbs" Kate replied. "Give me the phone." Tony demanded and she handed it to him. "Do you need something Gibbs?" Tony asked. "What is it?" Kate asked as Tony hung up the phone. "Well so much for our romantic evening. We have to go to New York" Tony replied. "When?" Asked Kate. "Gibbs and McGee are outside waiting for us." Tony told her, so they went to pack. Tony told Kate to pack something nice because if they got the chance he was going to take Kate to a nice restaurant while they were in New York.
Fifteen minutes later they were on the way to the airport. Everyone was silent in the car. Kate sat there playing with her engagement ring just thinking about how happy she was. Tony was sitting next to her in the backseat; he couldn't believe this was happening that he was going to spend the rest of his life with Kate. Gibbs who was driving was very deep and thought and McGee was feeling sick due to Gibbs driving. "Uh boss are you sure you don't want me to drive?" McGee asked. "No McGee I don't want you to drive; now we're almost there." He replied.
On the plane there was a bit of an argument about who got to sit next to whom but Tony ended up getting to sit next to Kate. After they all got settled and in their seats, Kate snuggled up to Tony. "You tired?" Tony asked. "Yeah, it's been a long day." Kate replied. "Why don't you try to get some sleep" Tony suggested. "I don't want to" Kate replied and then kissed him. When Gibbs looked across the aisle and the kissing he became even more jealous than before. Lucky for everyone he had yet to notice Kate's engagement ring.
Five hours later they were finally at the hotel. "Now guys don't be mad, I wasn't exactly able to get us all a room." McGee said. "That's fine Tony and I can share a room." Kate replied. "Actually we'll all be sharing a room but only for tonight." McGee said. "You're kidding, right?" asked Tony who was a little irritated since he was looking forward to some alone time with Kate. "Will you three stop chatting and c'mon?" Gibbs said. They entered the room which had two beds and a couch. It wasn't long before Gibbs started barking orders. "Okay I get a bed, Kate you get a bed, and Tony you and McGee can fight over the couch." "That won't be necessary" Kate said. "You'd rather have the couch?" Gibbs asked. "No McGee can have the couch" replied Kate. "Well it's settled then, Tony you're sleeping on the floor." Gibbs said. "Excuse Me?" Both Tony and Kate asked at the same time. "Tony is sleeping with me." Kate said. "No he's not." Gibbs replied. "Look I don't know who you think you are but you are not going to make my fiancé sleep on the floor!" replied Kate who quickly covered her mouth when she realized what she had just said. "Fiancé?" Gibbs asked. "That's right." Tony said as he went over and stood next to Kate. "Since when?" questioned Gibbs. "Since this evening" said Kate. "You know what I'm too tired to argue with you, Tony sleep wherever you want." Replied Gibbs. A few minutes later everyone was ready for bed. McGee was desperately trying to get comfortable on the couch, Gibbs was watching the news, and Tony was in bed waiting for Kate. Kate crawled into bed and she and Tony kissed then they held each other close. "I love you Kate." Tony whispered. "I love you too." Kate whispered back. Moments later they had both drifted off to sleep.
Morning came all too soon for the agents. Gibbs looked around the room; it was obvious that McGee had given up on the idea of being comfortable because he was sound asleep on the floor. Then he looked over and saw Tony and Kate, they had barely moved all night and he could see how content they were to just be near each other. When he saw that he decided it was time for everyone to get up. He went over to the window and opened the curtains, but by doing that he had accomplished nothing. McGee barely moved and Tony and Kate just snuggled closer to each other.
"Tony, Kate, McGee! Time to get up!" Gibbs shouted. "Five more minutes boss." Tony said as he moved closer to Kate, if that was even possible. "Five more minutes and I'll fire all three of you." Gibbs said as he walked to the door. "Where are you going?" McGee asked. "To get coffee" Gibbs said as he slammed the door.
"Tony, I think we better get up." Kate said. "I don't want to, I just want to stay here and hold you." Tony replied. "Well as tempting as that is I don't want to get fired, so let's get up." Kate said as she got up, grabbed her bag and headed to the shower. "Why does she get the shower first?" McGee whined. "Because she's Kate" Tony replied. "Let me guess, she always gets her way." McGee replied. "Not always, but yes most of the time she does" Tony said. "And that doesn't bother you?" McGee asked. "Nope, all that matters to me is that she's happy" replied Tony. "So have you two talked about whether or not you want to have children?" asked McGee. "Yes we have" Tony replied knowing where this conversation could be headed. "And?" McGee asked. "We plan to start a family soon after we get married." Replied Tony. "Her decision or yours?" McGee asked. "We made the decision together." Tony said. Just then Gibbs walked in. "Why does Kate get the shower first?" He asked. "Because she's Kate" both Tony and McGee replied. "So?" Gibbs questioned. "Apparently she always gets her way." McGee said. "Does not" Tony argued. "Well, I'm going to tell her to hurry up." Gibbs said. "No I'll do it." Tony said. "Tony she's obviously not in the shower anymore, the water's not running." Gibbs pointed out. "Still if you don't mind I'll do it." Tony said walking over to the bathroom door. "Hey Kate, I'm coming in." He shouted through the door and she let him in.
Kate had just finished putting her make up on and was pulling her hair up in a ponytail when Tony came into the bathroom. "Honey, not to rush you or anything but Gibbs is out there throwing a fit about how long you've been in here." Tony said. "Well it's a good thing I'm finished in here then isn't it." Kate replied. "Do you really want to piss him off?" Tony asked. "I think he's already there, but sure." Kate said. "Go get my bag and we'll make him wait a little bit longer for the shower." Tony replied.
Kate took him his bag and then went over and sat down next to McGee. "So you and Tony are getting married, that's really good news. I'm happy for you." McGee said. "Thanks McGee." Kate replied. Gibbs had enough of that. "Kate today you're going to interview the victim's wife." Gibbs told her. "Alone?" Kate asked. "Take one of them with you." Gibbs replied not really thinking.
Well, Tony and Kate decided that the interview was a total waste or time, only to get back to the hotel to find that Gibbs lead had turned up nothing as well. "There's nothing here." Said Gibbs who was very frustrated. "Well our flight's not until tomorrow, what should we do until then." Tony asked. "I don't know Dinozzo, you can go sightseeing for all I care." Replied Gibbs. Just then McGee came into the room. "Okay I was able to get an extra room. Tony here are the keys to yours and Kate's room." McGee said handing them the room keys. Tony and Kate grabbed their stuff and went down the hall to their room. Meanwhile back in Gibbs room Gibbs asked McGee "Why did you give them the room?" "Well I assumed they'd be rooming together, plus they just got engaged and I thought they could use the alone time." Replied McGee. "You know what your problem is McGee, you think too much and you should never assume anything. It was supposed to be me in that room, and the three of you in here." Gibbs said. "Sorry boss." Said McGee. "You should be" said Gibbs who was now determined to tell Kate how he felt and he would tell her before the day was over.