JULY 31ST 6: PM

BETHESDA HOSPITAL - CAFETERIA

Michael and Tony were sitting at a table drinking sludge the call coffee and eating apple pie. "Did they say how long before they know if the kidney clean out will work?" Michael asked.

"Probably a day or so see if her bladder restores it self. If not she goes on a donor list." Tony said looking into his coffee. "I've sat in this cafeteria too many times." Tony said sighing.

"You mean with Abby?" Michael asked.

Tony nodded. "Yeah. I still can't believe it's only been about 2 months since she was in here. Hard to imagine." Tony said.

Michael smirked. "Remember the thanksgiving before Sierra was born?" Michael asked.

"When Abby walked in pregnant while Dad and you were talking?" Tony asked smiling at the memory.

"Yeah. I thought dad would have a heart attack." Michael laughed remembering.

FLASHBACK

NOVEMBER 20TH 7: PM

PHILADELPHIA -DINOZZO MANSION

Abby and Tony had decided to go to Philadelphia to spend Thanksgiving with Edward along with Michael Annie and Maggie. The aunts and uncles would come later in the week. Abby and Tony drove seeing as flying would've been hard on Abby at 6 ½ months along. When they got there Michael and Annie rushed out and hugged em. Annie hugged Abby. "How you feeling?" Annie asked.

"Tired. But fine. Little one is doing kick boxing in there tho." Abby said rubbing her swollen stomach.

"Oh trust me Maggie did that for the last 3 months." Annie said. Tony and Michael laughed at their wives who automatically turned on them glaring.

"You 2 think it's funny. We can easily make it possible for you to feel pain." Abby said. Michael and Tony swallowed and held up their hands.

"No ma'am we'll be good." Michael said.

"Good. Come on in. Edward has set up the guest room." Annie said then amended it.

"Well he had the maid do it." Annie said.

"That sounds like him." Tony said walking up beside Abby letting her hold his arm and walk up the narrow stairs.

"When we get inside you go on and get in the bed that way you're well rested for tomorrow." Tony said.

"Sounds good." Abby said her head already drooping onto his shoulder.

"Annie why don't you keep Abby company while me and Tony talk with Edward for a while." Michael suggested.

"If it's alright with Abby." Annie said looking at the slightly younger woman leaning heavily on her own husband.

"If you don't mind me falling to sleep. Then I don't mind." Abby said.

Annie smirked. "I don't mind." Annie said.

NOVEMBER 21ST 8: AM

DINOZZO MANSION - DINING ROOM

Tony and Michael along with Annie were sitting at the dining table eating eggs and bacon. Edward came in and smiled at the trio. "My ain't this a nice surprise. It's ashame your wife couldn't be here Anthony." Edward said.. The trio shared a smile.

"Why mr. Dinozzo I'm right behind you." Abby said smirking at the surprised face on her father in laws face.

"Morning." Tony said stepping around Edward and kissing Abby on the lips.

"Morning." Abby said.

"Come on over Abby breakfast is ready." Annie said. Abby and Tony made their way over. Edward finally noticed Abby's stomach and gaped. Michael and Annie hid their smiles behind coffee cups.

"Ummm Anthony when were you gonna tell me the news?" Edward asked.

"What news?" Tony asked handing Abby a plate of food.

"About the new addition to the family." Edward said.

"Oh. Well I figured Michael or Annie mentioned it." Tony said.

"No they didn't. I see it might be soon." Edward said.

"Late January early February." Abby said.

"Do you know what you're having?" Edward asked.

"Every time we went to have sonogram the baby is hiding in that area." Tony said.

"I see. Have you picked out names?" Edward asked.

"We picked out a few. But we're gonna wait til it's born to narrow it down." Abby said.

Edward nodded. "Excuse me I have to take care of some business." He said getting up and walking out of the room. Tony linked his fingers with Abby's.

"That went well." Michael said. Everyone laughed.

NOVEMBER 23RD 7: PM

DINOZZO MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Tonight they were having a Thanksgiving party. Edward had invited most of all the family and his co workers. Along with their families. Edward walked over to where Tony was standing talking with an old high school friend. "Can I speak with you?" Edward asked.

"Excuse me." Tony said moving to follow Edward toward his study.

"Why didn't you tell me that your wife was pregnant?" Edward asked.

"Cause I didn't think I needed your permission to get her pregnant." Tony said.

'Don't be smart with me. You know I didn't like her from the get go. But you decided to marry her just to spite me." Edward said.

"I married her cause I love her. Just like you loved mom. And how Michael loves Annie. I love Abby the same way." Tony said.

"Oh please she acts like an over grown kid." Edward said.

"She may act like it but have you ever seen me. I act the same way at work. Want me to tell you a little of what we've been through. A few months ago she and me both were shot at by a terrorist." Tony said.

"So what you want me to give her a medal?" Edward asked.

Tony shook his head. "No. I just want you to accept her. She may be different. But come January or whenever she'll give birth to your grandchild. If you want to be apart of that baby's life you have to accept it's mother first. My wife." Tony said getting up and leaving the room. Leaving Edward to think.

PRESENT

Michael was shocked at his father. "You mean to tell me he thought you married Abby to spite him?" Michael asked.

Tony nodded. "Yeah." He said.

"I knew words were said just didn't know what." Michael said.

"Well now you know. I wouldn't ask him for anything." Tony said. Annie came in with a very pale Abby.

"Any word?" Tony asked.

Abby shook her head. "No. Annie made me come down with her." Abby said sitting down in the chair next to Tony.

Tony wrapped his arm around her. "Good thing you were looking pale." He said kissing her head.

"What are we gonna do if she needs a transplant?" Abby asked.

"We get tested along with Gibbs Kate Ducky Gerald and McGee. Michael and Annie will get tested as well. If by chance we all don't match then she'll be put on a list. And we hope she makes it to get one." Tony said. Abby Michael and Annie all nodded at Tony's word. Each thinking the same thing.

TBC