The Big News
Late one night Tony and Kate were laying in bed, in each others arms, talking about the events of the day. "Kate, I think it's time we start telling people about the baby." Tony said. "Why?" Kate asked. "Well you and I both know that we can't keep this a secret for much longer." Tony said. "I suppose you're right. It's just…" Kate trailed off. "It's just what?" Tony asked. "I'm just afraid that when we tell Gibbs and Director Shepard they won't let me in the field." Kate replied. "Is that such a bad thing?" Tony asked. "Well yeah." Replied Kate. "Well Kate I don't even want you out there right now." Said Tony. "And why not?" asked Kate. "Because every time we go out there I worry that I may not be able to protect you, and what about the times you go and I'm not with you? How do you think I feel then?" Tony asked. "I never thought about it that way. Look if you want to, tomorrow when we get to work we'll tell Gibbs and the others." Kate gave in. "Thank-you" Tony said then he kissed her.
The next morning Tony and Kate met with Gibbs and Director Shepard in private. "Okay what's so important that you needed to talk to us?" Gibbs asked impatiently. "Kate's pregnant." Tony said. "Well, that's great news. Congratulations." Said Director Jen Shepard. Gibbs just stared Tony and Kate down with an icy stare. "Isn't it great news, Jethro?" Jen asked trying to get Gibbs to congratulate his agents. "Yeah good news…" Gibbs mumbled. "So when is the baby due?" Jen asked. "October" Kate replied with a smile. "That means you're almost four months pregnant! Why haven't you told us until now?" Gibbs asked rather upset. "Jethro calm down." Jen said. "We didn't tell you because Kate was afraid you wouldn't let her in the field." Tony said. "You're damn right I won't let her in the field." Gibbs replied. "Gibbs I think that should be Kate and Tony's decision. As far as I'm concerned Kate can do her job as long as she feels up to it." Said Jen. "Fine, but Kate when you're out there stay near Tony or me at all times." Said Gibbs as he stormed out of the room.
McGee, Abby, and Ducky were all waiting outside the door as Gibbs stormed out. "What's going on Gibbs?" Abby asked. "Ask Tony and Kate! I'm going to get coffee." Replied Gibbs. They quickly went into the room where Kate, Tony, and Jen were. "Why is Gibbs so pissed off?" Abby asked. "Well mainly because we told him our big news." Tony replied. "Which is?" McGee asked. "I'm pregnant." Kate replied. "Really? That is great news." Abby said. "We think so." Tony said. Abby then turned to McGee and Ducky "Okay boys pay up." Abby said. "What's going on?" Kate asked. "Well Abby made a bet on what you were talking to Gibbs about, she won obviously." McGee replied.
Later that day Kate was sitting at her desk talking on the phone with her sister. "Okay fine, bye." Kate said then hung up the phone. Tony walked over to her desk. "What's wrong?" Tony asked. "My parents are coming to visit for my niece's birthday." Kate replied. "And the problem with that is?" Tony asked. "Well I just don't know how to tell them about the baby." Kate said. "Why? They'll be happy." Tony replied. "No they will think I'm throwing my career away." Kate said. "I'm sure they won't." Tony said. "Just wait and see." Kate replied.
One Week Later…
Kate and Tony went to dinner with Kate's parents Jack and Susan, her sister Sarah, and her niece Mikaila. After dinner they all went back to Tony and Kate's house to visit with each other. "Tony, Kate you two have been awfully quiet this evening is anything exciting happening in your lives?" Susan asked. "Well actually there is something we've been meaning to tell you." Kate said. "What's that?" asked Jack. "I'm pregnant." Kate said. Sarah got up and gave Kate a hug. "That's great news, Kate." She said. "You're what?" Jack asked. "You heard me." Kate replied. "When's the baby due?" Sarah asked. "October" Tony said as he held Kate's hand. "You're four months pregnant and you're just now telling us?" Susan asked as Mikaila climbed onto Kate's lap. "Please don't make a scene in front of Mikaila Mother." Sarah said. "I'm not going to make a scene Sarah." Susan said. "When did you find out?" asked Jack. "Three days before the wedding." Kate replied. "So I take it this pregnancy wasn't planned." Jack said. "Actually it was." Kate said. "I can't believe you would do this Kate. Just throw away your career and everything you've worked for!" Susan said. "Kate's not throwing away anything, Kate wants a family and her career and she can have both." Tony said. "Aunt Kate, why is Grandma yelling?" Mikaila asked a little scared. "Well Mikaila, your grandmother is yelling because she is upset that things aren't going the way she expected and she doesn't want me to be happy." Replied Kate. "Why doesn't she want you to be happy?" Mikaila asked. "Because she's not happy, sweetie." Said Kate. "Kate, don't tell her that!" Jack said. "Why not Dad, it's the truth." Replied Kate. "Sarah are you going to let your sister continue to sit there and tell your daughter that I'm not happy?" Susan asked. "Well like Kate said it's the truth." Replied Sarah. "Why can't you just be happy for me?" Kate asked as she got up and went to her room. "Thanks a lot." Tony said as he went after her.
"Kate, honey let me in." Tony said as he knocked on the door. She opened the door and let him in. "I told you." Kate said. "I know you did and I'm sorry I didn't believe you, but you know we had to tell them." Tony replied. "I know. I just wish they could be happy for me." Kate replied. "I know, listen when we go to my parent's house this weekend and we tell them I guarantee you we get a totally different reaction." Tony said as he held her. Kate was crying and Tony had no idea how to comfort her. Then he got an idea. "Kate, I'll be right back." Tony said as he left the room.
Back in the living room there all hell had broke loose between Sarah and her parents. "Sorry to interrupt but Sarah can I borrow your daughter for a few minutes?" Tony asked. "Yeah, why?" Sarah asked. "Well as you know Kate is really upset and I just thought that maybe if she spent some time with Mikaila she might feel better." Tony explained. "Good idea, especially since there are some things I need to say to my parents that I can't say in front of Mikaila." Sarah replied. Tony picked up Mikaila. "Now Mikaila your Aunt Kate is really sad right now and I need you to go in there and cheer her up." Tony told her. "Okay, how?" Mikaila asked. "I don't know give her a hug or something." Tony replied. "Okay Uncle Tony." Mikaila said.
Back in the bedroom Kate was just sitting on the bed waiting for Tony to get back when there was a knock on the door. "Yeah" Kate said. Tony opened the door slightly. "Somebody wants to see you." He told her. "Who?" Kate asked as Tony opened the door the rest of the way so Kate could see Mikaila standing there. Mikaila went over to Kate and gave her a hug then she sat down next to Kate. "Aunt Kate, why are you sad?" Mikaila asked. "I'm not sad, I'm actually really happy. I just got a little upset." Kate went on to tell her niece about the baby.
After everybody left Tony and Kate climbed into bed. "You never cease to amaze me Tony." Kate said. "Why's that?" Tony asked as he held her. "How did you know that Mikaila could cheer me up?" Kate asked. "I know you." Tony replied. "Well thank-you." Kate replied.