Authors note: Don't worry the chapter we have all been waiting for is coming soon.
A Christmas to Remember
December 23rd
It was two days before Christmas and the team was finishing up their paperwork from the latest case. Tony looked at his watch; they had less than a half hour left before they were leaving. Tony couldn't wait to get out of there after all he was going to spend the next few days alone with Kate. Tony got up and walked over to Kate's desk. "Shouldn't you be finishing your paperwork?" Kate asked him. "Just finished, do you want some help?" Tony asked. "No I'm almost finished." Kate replied.
Just then Gibbs walked in and stopped in front of Kate's desk. "I trust that you two will be attending the NCIS Christmas Party tonight?" Gibbs asked. "Yes Gibbs, we'll be there." Kate replied as she finished her paperwork. "Oh I almost forgot, Abby wants to see both of you downstairs before you leave." Gibbs said walking off. "Let's go see what she wants." Tony said.
Downstairs in the lab sad music was playing and immediately they knew something wasn't right. "What's wrong Abs?" Kate asked her friend. "I'm fine." Abby said. "No we know you. Something isn't right." Tony said. "Spill Abby" Kate demanded. "McGee and I were supposed to spend the holidays here together but now he is going home for Christmas and I'm stuck here alone." Abby replied. "Why aren't you going?" Tony asked. "McGee isn't ready for me to meet his family." Abby said. "When does he leave?" Asked Tony. "Tomorrow morning. What should I do?" Abby asked her friends. "Here's what you do. Go to McGee and tell him that if he really loves you he will either stay home with you or take you with him." Kate said. "And that whole 'if you really love me' thing works?" asked Abby. "It works when I use it on Tony." Kate replied. "Excuse me?" Tony asked. "Honey you know it's true." Kate said. "Okay I'll try it. Thanks Kate." Abby said.
Later that evening Tony and Kate were getting ready for the party. "Wow, Kate. You look beautiful." Tony said. "Yeah well according to you I always look beautiful." Kate said flirtatiously. "Yeah but tonight you look really beautiful." Tony replied then he kissed her. "I have a present for you, I was going to wait until Christmas to give it to you but I want you to wear it tonight." Tony said as he handed her a box. Kate opened the box, inside was a gold locket in the shape of a heart. Inside the locket was a picture of them. "You like it?" Tony asked. "Yes I like it, thank-you Tony." Kate replied. She kissed him and then put the locket on.
McGee and Abby arrived at the party early, Abby had taken Kate's advice and it had worked. Abby would be going home with McGee for Christmas. Soon Tony and Kate arrived at the party; they spotted McGee and Abby and sat down with them. "You want to dance?" Tony asked Kate. "Sure." She replied taking his hand as he led her to the dance floor. As they danced Tony held Kate close.
Gibbs arrived moments later and he quickly found McGee and Abby. "Is Kate here yet?" He asked. "Yes, Kate and Tony are here." Abby said. "Where are they?" asked Gibbs. "They're dancing." McGee replied. "Remember Gibbs you promised to be nicer to Tony." Abby reminded him. It wasn't long before Tony and Kate made their way back to the table. Gibbs thought he would be sick watching the two interact with each other. It was obvious they were in love, anyone could see that.
After the party was over Gibbs went up to Tony and Kate. "Can I talk to you two for a minute?" Gibbs asked. "This isn't going to be a repeat of New York is it, because I'm too tired for that." Kate asked. "No, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for how I've treated you two lately and I'm sorry for what I said in New York, I had no right." Gibbs apologized. "You're right you didn't." Tony said. "Can you forgive me?" Gibbs asked. "It's going to take some time." Kate replied. They said their good-byes and went home. Tony and Kate couldn't believe what had just happened. Gibbs had actually apologized. But they decided not to dwell on it because the next few days were theirs to spend concentrating on each other. It would be a Christmas to remember.