"So you really climbed though the vents?" Asked Abby, a week after the day of terror.
"Just like on the movies!" Kitty beamed. She was dressed in a black t-shirt with 'Little Killer' in dripping red letters and black pants with red trims. Her hair was in pigtails and she was wearing a mini lab coat Abby had ordered. She still wore the prized cat collar, the Kitty nametag dangling proudly.
"And I hear you weren't a bad shot Abby" Tony smirked.
"Should join us in the field" He nudged her. Abby set the last thing down, her lab was now almost back to order, except for the mass of destroyed evidence. What ever was left for retesting was sent else wear. Gibbs thought she deserved a break.
"Hell no" She snapped with a grin.
"I'm quiet happy here with my little apprentice," She announced, locking Kitty in a headlock. The young girl gave a laugh and tried to fight Abby off.
Kate glanced at her watch. "We better get to the presentation, it's in Washington D.C so it'll take as a few hours to get there."
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Tony watched her drive, like nothing had happened. Kitty and Abby chatted away in the back about the different shades of red and black. She had told him how he had felt her up, kissed her but in as little detail as to how she felt about it. All official like she was explaining it like it happened to someone else. She looked so sickly white and shocked. But now she seemed normal but he knew she was hiding from him.
"Yes Tony?" Kate questioned, not taking her eyes off the road.
"Nothing… just thinking how beautiful Jennifer Garner is…" He smirked.
Kate mocked glared at him, whacking him across the head. Then again…
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"What happened at the NCIS Head Quarters, Maryland, was an unthinkable act of terrorism. And if it wasn't the act of bravery of some agents, the death toll could have been much higher. So it's with great pleasure to thank and rearward the following. Abigail Sciuto, for saving the lives of fellow team members and risking her life on many occasions…"
"And for shooting the best shot this year!" Came a shout from the crowed sounding A LOT like Tony. Kate sighed and rolled her life. Abby jumped on stage, shook the MC's hand quiet vigorously, grabbed her medal and took her place at the end of the stage.
The MC nursed his hand and continued.
"Special Agent Caitlin Ann Todd, for risking her own life to bring down a terror suspect."
Kate gasped. How did they get her middle name? She shot a dirty look at Tony, who gave her the 'Who, me?' hurt look, than smirked. She was going to kill him.
"Caitlin Todd?"
Kate snapped into action, gracefully climbing the stairs, flicking her long brown hair behind her shoulders. She was wear a simple suit but made it look much more. She gave the MC a flirtatious smile, shaking his hand and taking the medal. She stood beside Abby who chatted away to her. Tony stood staring in wonder at her, his girl. He than had a crazy idea. Suddenly he was waked across the back of his head.
"Ow!" He yelped.
"I don't like that look DiNozzo… looks like that kinda 'going-to-distract-me-from-my-work' kinda look." Said Gibbs, coming from now where.
Tony just smiled to himself.
"And lastly, though not an official member of NCIS, she has been much adopted by Agent Gibbs's special task team, I'd like to welcome Special Agent Katherine 'Kitty' Todd-soon-to-be-DiNozzo" The MC said breathlessly, under threat from Kitty herself to say the full thing. Kate watched the girl. She had Abby's style and attitude, Kate's grace and smarts, had Tony's smirk down pat and oddly she walked like a person with authority and meaning. She knew only one other person who did so. She scanned the crowed for Gibbs and saw him standing with Tony. She saw Gibbs smile ever so slightly as the little girl gave the man a disapproving look as he accidentally dropped her medal, her voice could be heard asking the man what were they paying him for. Kate let a little groan escape as Kitty jogged to stand between Abby and Kate. A few other agents from other levels were called up and then it was over.
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Kate glanced though the mirror, watching Kitty and Abby asleep in the back. She turned her attention back to the road, lighted by the car's headlights. After the presentation there had been a lunch and Abby, Kitty and herself had been held back by press and numerus other people. She heard a sigh come from beside her.
"Yes Tony? Who are you thinking about now…" She smirked.
"You Kate… always you" He spoke softly.
Kate glanced over at him, giving him an odd look.
"I thought I was going to lose you, for real this time. And I realized just asking you to marry me isn't enough…" He said, looking at her the whole time. Kate stayed silent, trying to piece his words together.
"Lets get married tomorrow" He smiled, in all truth.
The car swerved violently, Abby and Kitty jumping awake.
"Are you crazy! Do you know what planning is involved!" She gasped, steadying the car. Abby and Kitty were now wide-awake, Abby leaning to the front, eyes sparkling in interest.
He chuckled. "Just kidding… but what about in 8 months time."
"The venue is already reserved. Tony had me ring the place before we left, it's ummm" Abby cut in, struggling to pronounce the next words.
"Castello Regina Smeraldo" He said in quick Italian. "Queen Emerald Castel it translates to, it's a beautiful place on the beach, half an hour from Maryland."
"Imagine mummy, getting married in a real castle!" Kitty exclaimed, trying to help convince her.
She sighed, feeling well under pressure.
"We couldn't afford a castle…" she started.
"I'm calling in a favourer from an old friend who runs the place. He'll do it for 75 off the normal price… and I'll take care of everything!"
She sighed, almost convinced. "It'd be cutting it close to the due date. I'll look like a pumpkin!" She exclaimed in realization.
"I know, but it's the only time Angelo will do it… someone cancelled" He blushed.
"Plus, I'd marry you, even if you look like a hairy monkey!"
"Also I always wanted to get married at a castle," He said quietly. Abby gave a little snigger and Kate glanced at him.
"Ok Tony," She said with a sweet smile though secretly knowing she was going to regret this.
8 months later…
Kate looked disapprovingly at her swollen stomach in the mirror. Though the dress was wonderful, she only wished she was slim, spending weeks dieting before. Not trying designer after designer to find one that did maternity wedding dresses. She was due in three weeks, she only hope it would stay put. They had been thinking about names. Tony had come up with Stella, Brittany, Tiffany, Michelle and Kellie. When questioned, he simply answered "Great girls… I mean girl names," He added, before blushing. For a boy it was Anthony Junior. Kate had Amelia and Isabel for girls and Timothy and Tate for boys. Tony had made fun at her for choosing Timothy and Kate though McGee was quiet honoured.
She shook the thoughts from her head, studding herself once more. Her dark brown hair was piled up on top of her head, held by a flower clip and a tiara lose bits of hair toppling down in ringlets. She had soft red lipstick and fumbled with the flower bouquet, she looked like a princess, Tony had done well. She studied the castle walls around her it was perfect! Cool blue stonewalls, edged with emerald green.
"Ready Kate?" piped a cheery voice from behind. Kitty and Abby stood, grins spread across their faces. The two were dressed in black, lighting blue and emerald green dresses. Only this one did Abby say she would wear a dress. "Tony went to so much trouble… pretty sad really" She had smirked.
Kate let out a nervous sighed, "As I'll ever be. Never in my wildest dreams I thought I'd be marring him of all men" She shocked her head and smiled.
"Let's go!"
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Tony jiggled nervously from foot to foot, waiting for the music to play just so he could see her.
"You'll wear a hole through the rug" Whispered McGee, standing next to Max, Tony's best man. Max sniggered.
"Shut up" He snapped impatiently. And then it started, heaven to his ears, the music.
Abby and Kitty walked out front, firing fist fulls of green and white rose petals at the guests, who ducked for cover. Tony and Kate cringed, then their eyes met. This was it. Gibbs walked with her, Kate's own father refusing any part of the wedding, her mother sitting at the front with her youngest brother smiling nervously. Her two other older brothers stood beside McGee. Kate looked up at Gibbs. It had taken a lot of Abby and Tony's sweet-talking to get him to come. Though on the out side he disapproved, on the inside he danced with joy, his normally emotionless steely blue eyes giving it away with a sparkle. Kate took her place at the alter.
Soon they were to the last words.
"Anthony DiNozzo, do you take Caitlin Todd, to be you're lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
Tony looked deep into her eyes, so far he was sure he could see her heart flutter.
"I do" He said the words breathlessly, finally living them out.
"And do you, Caitlin Todd, take Anthony DiNozzo to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"
"I do" She grinned.
"Good" The priest smiled, a soft sea breeze ruffling everything in the garden wedding.
"With the power vested in me by the holey spirit, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!"
Tony held Kate gently, her soft smile growing. He moved in, bring his face closer to hers when suddenly Kate flung from his grip. She keeled over and groaned.
"Kate are you ok?" Tony asked panicking. Everyone stared gasping and Abby, McGee and her brother rushed to her side. In the middle of panting she managed one word.
"Baby…"
"Call an ambulance!" Gibbs barked, McGee already on the phone.