AUGUST 1ST 10:30 AM
BETHESDA -CAFETERIA
Tony sat staring into space again. His baby girl was out of surgery and the procedure might work. If it does she'd be fine. If not they would have to all be tested. Tony shut his eyes and looked at the coffee in his hand. Abby was a trooper through it. She was being so strong. But he knew she was at her breaking point. He was startled when he felt a hand squeeze his shoulder. "You ok?" Kate asked sitting across from him.
Tony shook his head from his thoughts. "I don't honestly know. My baby girl is more or less fighting for her life. And I can't stop it." Tony said.
"It's rough. I know it's gonna be rough for me." Kate said a hint of a smile coming on her face.
"What do you mean?" Tony asked still not getting it.
"I mean in 7 months me and Gerald are gonna be parents. And you are gonna be an Uncle." Kate said smiling.
"Oh Kate that's great. Congratulations. How is Gerald taking it?" Tony asked.
"He's taking it. He's ecstatic." Kate said.
"That's good." Tony said thinking some more.
"You know I still remember the day that Sierra was born." Kate said smiling.
"Yeah hope you actually make it to the hospital before you give birth." Tony said smirking both remembering the birth of the office Angel.
FLASHBACK
FEBRUARY 14TH 9: AM
NCIS ABBY'S LAB
Abby had fought Tony tooth and nail about her taking maternity leave. And she had won. But Gibbs and the director was another problem. But here she was 2 weeks from her due date and working. She was working a bullet through the system when she heard Gibbs come into the room. "Got anything for us Abs?" Gibbs asked.
"Other than a killer back ache and baby on board?" She asked smiling.
"On the case Abs." Gibbs said.
"No nothing on the bullet. The saliva Ducky brought me was our Vics so no match on a suspect." Abby said. Tony who was behind Gibbs touched Abby's shoulder and massaged em for her.
"Oh god that feels good. Too bad my husband doesn't do it as good as you." Abby said.
"Well I aim to please. Too bad my wife ain't as good looking as you." Tony said. Gibbs cell phone rang bout then and he answered it. Tony and Abby watched him while he talked. When he hung up he looked to the couple.
"Found another body. In Fall church." Gibbs said.
"I'll get the truck ready." Tony said.
"K. I'll go let Kate and McGee know." Gibbs said walking past Tony and Abby.
Tony kissed Abby and smiled. "You doing ok?" He asked.
"Yes. For the 100th time I am fine. Me and mini me is fine." Abby said.
"Alright I am just concerned. You should be home with your feet propped up." Tony said.
'Well when we get home I'll do that. And maybe a certain husband of mine will rub em?" Abby asked.
"Oh certainly." Tony said fixing to kiss her when he heard.,
"DINOZZO SOMETIME TODAY." Come from the hall.
"Right after I check on this dead guy." Tony said leaving.
11: AM
NCIS MORGUE
Ducky was working on his paper work when his phone rang. "Dr. Mallard." Ducky said.
"Ducky. I need your help." Abby said in a panic.
"Abby what seems to be the trouble?" Ducky asked.
"I think my water broke and it hurts Ducky." Abby said.
'Alright hold still. Have you paged Tony?" Ducky asked.
"No him McGee and Kate went to question someone." Abby said,
"Alright I'll be right down." Ducky said hanging up his phone.
ABBY'S LAB
Abby was sitting on her stood rubbing her stomach and breathing. "Abigail?" Ducky said.
"In here Ducky." Abby said.
"Let's see if we can get you to the morgue." Ducky said. Abby stood and followed Ducky slowly to the morgue.
FEDERAL CAR
Tony was heading back to the office in the blizzard that they were promised. "Man it's cold." Kate said.
"That's what happens in a blizzard." Tony said. At that moment Tony's phone rang. When he fished it out of his pocket he checked the caller Id and was stunned to see Ducky's number. 'Wonder why Ducky is calling me." Tony said to himself.
"Dinozzo." Tony said.
"Anthony glad you answered. Is there any chance you can come back to the Office?" Ducky asked.
"On my way now. Something wrong Ducky?" Tony asked.
"Nothing that won't be fixed soon. See you soon." Ducky said hanging the phone up.
Tony looked at his cell phone and at Kate. "That's weird." Tony said.,
"What?" McGee asked.
"Ducky asked if I was coming back in. Wonder why he wanted to know." Tony said.
"Could it be Abby?" Kate asked.
Tony got a scared look on his face. "No she's not due til the end of this month." Tony said.
"Maybe he just needs to talk to you about some health problem. We'll find out soon enough." Kate said.
NCIS -DUCKY'S MORGUE
Abby was laying on Ducky's couch in his office when Ducky said that Tony was coming. "Ducky what did you want to see me about?" Tony asked.
"It seems we have a bit of a problem." Ducky said.
"We do?" Tony asked.
"Yes did you know women can give birth 2 weeks before their due date?" Ducky asked.
Tony got a sinking feeling. "Is Abby in labor?" Tony asked concerned for his wife.
"Indeed she is. Her water broke about 20 minutes ago." Ducky said.
"Where is she?" Tony asked.
"In my office laying down. I need to check her again." Ducky said. Tony followed Ducky into his office and smiled at his wife.
"I hear you're fixing to make me a daddy." Tony said.
"Bet this beats what you had planned for tonight." Abby said.
"You bet it does." Tony said kissing her forehead.
"Abby you're about 3 centimeters." Ducky said. Abby nodded as she felt another contraction coming on.
"Breath through it Baby." Tony said taking her hand.
"Oh you breath." Abby said through gritted teeth.
BULL PEN
Kate and McGee were at their desks when Gibbs came in. "Get anything out of the ex marine's partner?" Gibbs asked.
"Nothing useful." Kate said.
"Where's Dinozzo at?" Gibbs asked.
"Ducky wanted to see him. Boss." McGee said.
Just then Gibbs desk phone rang. "Yeah Gibbs." Gibbs said.
"Jethro is the roads passable?" Ducky asked.
"I don't think so Duck. Why?" Gibbs asked.
"Seems the newest member of the team wants to make an earlier appearance." Ducky said.
"Abby's in labor?" Gibbs asked getting Kate and McGee's attention.
"She is. About 5 more hours and we should be meeting the newest Dinozzo." Ducky said.
"We'll be down in a minute." Gibbs said hanging his phone up.
"Is Abby in labor Boss?" McGee asked.
"Seems so." Gibbs said standing up and going for the back elevator.
4 ½ HOURS LATER 3:30 PM
NCIS -DUCKY'S MORGUE
Kate and McGee had covered one of the autopsy tables with 3 sets of blankets and had a couple pillows up on it. "Tables ready Ducky." Kate said coming back into the office where a panting Abby was coming out of a painful contraction.
"Tony carry her to the table and lay her down." Gibbs said.
"Got it. Come on Baby let's get you on the table so we can meet our baby soon." Tony said standing and scooping Abby into his arms.
"Tony it hurts. Make it stop." Abby said in a exhausted voice.
"I wish I could sweetie. But soon it'll all be over cause we'll meet our daughter." Tony said laying Abby down.
"Oh god not another one." Abby said seeking out Tony's hand.
"Alright Tony get behind her and help her sit up. Kate can you help Coach her?" Gibbs asked.
"Sure can. Tony wanna move." Kate asked smirking.
"Oh right." Tony said getting behind Abby and getting where she could lean on him.
"Alright Abby on the next contraction I want you to push." Ducky said.
"Alright push Abby come on keep going." Ducky said.
30 MINUTES LATER
"Abby I can see the head. Keep up the good work." Ducky said.
"One good push and the head will be out." Ducky said. Abby bared down and gave it her all.
'Alright stop let me get the cord out from around her neck." Ducky said.
Abby laid her head against Tony's chest and closed her eyes resting for the rest of the adventure of birthing her child into the world.
'Alright Abby I need to do it again. 3 more good pushes and you'll get to meet your daughter." Ducky said.
"Alright Abby push." Gibbs said. Abby bared down hard as she could and the next thing she felt was the baby going out of her.
"It's a girl." Ducky said. Abby and Tony both cried of joy when they heard the wail of their daughter.
8: PM
BETHESDA -MATERNITY WARD
Tony and Abby were cooing over their new baby girl. Tony leaned over and kissed Abby on the lips. "Thank you." He said.
"What for?" Abby asked.
"For giving me this beautiful baby." Tony said having to wipe tears from his face.
"Oh well then I need to be thanking you." Abby said smirking.
"You both need to thank me. For not firing you both." Gibbs coming into the room followed by McGee Kate and Ducky. Kate walked straight over and put an arm around Abby and hugged her.
"Well guys what is the newest addition to this dysfunctional families name?" McGee asked. Tony and Abby both looked up and smiled at each other.
"Well in honor of her hopefully God mother. We'd like you to meet Sierra Caitlin Dinozzo." Tony said smirking at his partner.
"You mean you guys want me to be this little girls Godmother?" Kate asked.
"Of course Kate. You've been our best friend since you came on board the team. We trust you with our baby's life." Abby said.
Kate hugged her. "I'd be honored." Kate said wiping tears from her eyes.
"Did you call your family Tony?" Ducky asked.
"I called Michael and he was overjoyed. Annie was in the back ground screaming." Tony said.
"When are they coming to meet their new niece?" McGee asked.
"Probably tomorrow." Tony said.
"Happy Valentines day." Gibbs said.
"Yeah Happy Valentine's day everyone." Abby said. And the family was complete.
PRESENT DAY
Tony smiled softly. "She gave me the best gift that year." Tony said.
"She gave us all someone to love." Tony said smiling when he seen Abby come into the room.
"I wonder where you 2 got off to." She said sitting down.
"Si still asleep?" Tony asked.
"Yeah doctor said that she would be out of it." Abby said.
"I think I'm gonna go save McGee from getting beat by Gibbs." Kate said getting to her feet and leaving the Cafeteria. Abby looked at Tony.
Tony catching her eye looked down. "What?" Tony asked.
"Just looking at my Husband who I love more than life itself." Abby said.
Tony smiled and tears ran down his eyes. "I'm sorry Abby. Sorry for not being there for you when you need me most." Tony said.
Abby held his face so she could wipe the tears away. "No need to be sorry. You've been there. I'm sorry that I didn't see you needed to cry sooner than I did. It took Ducky telling me to come make sure you were ok." Abby said pulling Tony into a hug.
"Let it out baby it's ok." Abby said soothingly.
Tony did just that cried til he had no more tears. "I love you and Sierra so much." Tony said through his hiccup sobs.
"We know and we love you." Abby said.
"Come on I wanna see our girl." Tony said standing up and taking Abby's hand in his.
TBC