A/N: Sorry it took me awhile to update. I had this chapter written a long time ago, but I kept reading over it and I couldn't decide if it all made sense all crammed into one chapter. But I am posting it anyways, and you will probably see future chapters that have some of this information in them as well.

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I own none of the original characters of NCIS, unfortunately, or Kate would still be alive.

Chapter 3: It's Part of Marriage

Kate and Tony pulled up to their office building at 8:26 and they both got out and walked silently inside. Both of them had already received warning calls from McGee about Gibbs' mood today. They pressed the elevator up button and when the doors opened Kate elbowed Tony in the ribs because he was humming an annoying song (that he knew she hated) that he had not gotten to finish listening to in the car. Then she got into the elevator and pressed up while Tony was catching his breath, and the doors closed before he could get inside.

'Damn it,' he thought to himself 'she is pissed again.' So he ran up the three flights of stairs and surprisingly made it to their floor right after she had gotten off the elevator.

"Look, Kate I'm sorry," he tried to apologize

"Tony I am not in the mood to listen," she responded harshly

"Kate, please" he begged again just as they got to their desks. And he was standing at Kate's desk when he got slapped in the back of the head.

"Where the hell have you two been," Gibbs barked

"Hey, how come I'm always the one who gets hit, when Kate is late also," Tony questioned.

Gibbs face was very serious and he barked, "Because DiNozzo, it's usually your fault."

"But," Tony started to say but changed his mind and looked at Kate for help, but she just ignored him.

"DiNozzo, why were you thirty minutes late?" Gibbs asked again. And again Tony looked to Kate for help because she could usually get them off the hook, but she still wouldn't look at him and ignored what was going on.

Tony didn't know what to say. 'Well sorry Boss but Kate and I had sex again this morning, and then we played with our kids even though we were running late, then our kids were late so we had to sign them in, and then I decided to be the immature jerk that I am and joke-'

"DiNozzo," Gibbs yelled, wanting an answer.

"Sorry, it was my fault," Tony responded knowing there was nothing more to say.

"Figures. If you two are late again I will fire the both of you. Got it." Gibbs ordered

"Yeah," Tony said defeated

"Yes sir," Kate answered

Gibbs turned to go down to the lab, but walked back over to Tony and hit him again.

"Boss," Tony questioned.

"Your wife is pissed at you again. Fix it." Gibbs ordered.

Tony just looked at Kate dumbfounded.

"How does he always know?"

Kate just rolled her eyes and followed Gibbs to the lab.

"What did you do this time Tony?" McGee asked.

"Shut up McGee" Tony responded following Kate and Gibbs to the lab.

"Hey I'm just trying to help" McGee responded, "Maybe you should order her some flowers"

"McGee flowers don't always fix everything," he answered

"That's only because it's you Tony. And when you screw up, you do it royally" McGee pointed out

"Shut up" Tony said again

Later that day Kate still wasn't talking to Tony unless she had to. They had both been told by Gibbs that if they brought their family problems into work they would be fired.

Although Gibbs had also told both of them clearly from day one of them working with him that there was to be no dating coworkers or he would fire whoever it was, there were no second chances. But when he found out about Kate and Tony it didn't really surprise him. I mean he wasn't blind, he could tell they were attracted to each other, and it was almost like they fit. Gibbs thought they would be good for each other, although he was slightly concerned about Kate, but he knew she would kick his ass or kill him if he ever hurt her. And Gibbs told them both sternly 'Keep it out of the office or I won't hesitate firing you this time…And DiNozzo, you break her heart, and I will fire you, and then I will kill you.'

'Yes sir' Tony remembered responding with a knot in his throat.

But this was different. Gibbs did not want their private lives interfering with the way they worked. So Tony and Kate would talk to each other, but only about the case, and only when necessary.

It was strange because they hadn't really changed. They still bickered back and forth and ganged up on McGee, but you could tell they had fun doing it, maybe even more fun now. Most people in the office didn't think it would last. There were more bets put on Kate and Tony's relationship than anything else. And it shocked and surprised everyone when they got engaged. Some of the few people who had bets the relationship would last were Gibbs, Abby, and Ducky.

Abby always knew they had a thing for each other, it was just getting them to realize it and admit to it. I mean neither one could hold a relationship for very long. Tony because he was still too immature and figured there was no right person for anyone. And Kate wanted to find the right guy, but tried to hard looking for the perfect guy.

Ducky and Gibbs thought that they complimented each other with their personalities. They were both funny, and Kate could snap a comeback without even thinking about it. Gibbs and Ducky both figured one day Tony and Kate would realize how they felt. They watched the two of them everyday do a little flirting and a little bickering. It was fun to watch them, because since Kate had joined the team Tony had met his match, according to Ducky, and Gibbs agreed. They could keep up with each other with their wit and their intelligence. Kate always had a comeback for one of Tony's remarks and sometimes she came up with her own smartass remarks, which would sometimes leave Tony speechless, and of course that doesn't happen very often. Ducky also thought that Kate could sweeten Tony up a little, at least around certain people, and at least control his immaturity to a certain extent. The only problem with that was that the opposite had happened. Kate had actually become more immature. She was still more mature than Tony of course and when they were at work she tired to act professional, at least more so than Tony when it came to certain things and situations. But the truth was, Kate was immature in her own way. She had her goofy and immature side; she was just better at controlling it than Tony. Except for when they were arguing, usually about anything, because it was usually stupid. Then Tony and Kate sounded like two schoolchildren fighting and Gibbs felt like their parent, every time having to end the argument by threatening to fire them.

Kate was usually better at hiding her immaturity and acting professional than Tony was. But when Tony and Kate started dating, he showed her that it was alright to still have fun and people know about it. He loved that she started to not care as much what other people thought about her and she just concentrated on having fun. She realized you only live once, so you might as well make the best of it. Although around Gibbs she was as professional as she had always been before, unless the situation called for otherwise. But Gibbs knew what Kate was like and although he would never admit it, he admired her for the way she put with him, Tony, and McGee. And he knew she had a kind heart and cared about everyone and everything, and never liked to hurt anyone's feelings on purpose, although when Gibbs asked her opinion on a case she would always give her true thoughts. And Gibbs noticed some of those remarks that she would say, which were funny, but he would never smile at the remark until she wasn't looking. That's the same way he was with Tony, except Kate never pushed the limit, unless her and Tony were bickering. But that is a different story.

And believe it or not Tony had changed when he started dating Kate. He had always had a sensitive side, he just didn't like to show it, especially at work. He had only let it slip a few times, like the time the WWII medal of honor veteran came in and admitted to killing his friend. Tony was very kind to him, and Kate noticed. She always thought he had a softer side, especially since he seemed to be able to get so many women. But then again his relationships never lasted. But she could tell that in certain situations he had a heart, a softer side, the side she found and finally brought out of him. Not all the time, but sometimes, and that for her was enough. Enough to know that he really did care about her and wasn't just leading her on to say that he had slept with Kate Todd. He knew she was the one he had wanted all along and he didn't want to screw it up. He became as responsible as he could, which doesn't say much, but he wanted to prove to Kate that he could stay in a relationship. He wanted to prove to her that he really did love her, more than he ever thought he could love someone. He knew when he met her and they worked their first case together, that he had met his match. He needed someone like her who could keep up with him and argue with him about stupid stuff, and he needed someone who could put him in his place when he needed it. But it wasn't until later that he realized how much he was in love with her. He even knew he wanted to have kids with her, a lot of kids, which he never thought he would. But the thought of being with her and not making any little Tony's or little Kate's broke his heart, and he knew he wanted a family, a whole family, and everything that goes with it.

But anyways, Gibbs told them that if they brought their family problems to work they would both be fired, no excuses. So they acted professional when they needed to, but other than discussing the case Kate would still not speak to Tony.

However, Gibbs decided to send Kate and Tony to interview a witness for the case they were working on because he figured they could work out their problem while they were gone.

When Tony and Kate were leaving the witness' house Tony drove one block and then pulled over.

"Tony what are you doing?" Kate asked a little ticked off.

"I want to talk to you," Tony answered, but Kate just turned away from him and looked out the window.

"Kate, please, I'm sorry for earlier. I was just having a little fun. But I know I shouldn't have because we were already late for work, and I know you hate to be late." Tony apologized,

"Kate?"

"I know Tony. And I shouldn't have gotten so ticked off. I mean that's just the way you are, and I knew that when I married you, and its one of the reasons I fell in love with you. I just don't want Gibbs to think I don't care about work anymore. Because lets face it Tony, we have been late for work a lot lately, and I know it's not always your fault. I just want Gibbs to still respect me and know that I can still do my job while being a wife and mother."

Tony laughed a little causing Kate to turn and look at him.

"I'm sorry Kate, I'm not laughing at you. It's just, I am pretty damn sure that Gibbs respects you more now than he did before we got married. I mean you married me, and have to put up with me 24/7, you are a mom to four kids, who cause their fair share of trouble, and you still do your job better than ever. Hell Kate, even I have more respect for you now than when I first met you."

"Really," Kate asked

"Yeah. I mean you are a great wife who still puts up with me, for God knows why, you're a great mom, and you are great at your job, and are still able to hold it together, and kick mine and McGee's asses when necessary." Tony responded smiling.

"Thanks Tony," Kate said smiling. She then leaned over and kissed him tenderly. And when she was putting her seatbelt on she said,

"I put up with you because I am still as much in love with you now as the day we got married."

Tony looked back over at her and responded, "Me too Kate. Me too."

He then took her hand and kissed it, and they drove back to NCIS holding hands and two huge smiles plastered on their faces.

A/N: Hope this chapter wasn't too weird. Next one will be written better. Promise. Keep the reviews coming! Thanks!