Unearthed Secrets
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Tony collapsed into his chair and rubbed wearily at his eyes. Kate, McGee and himself had had to get a lift with Jimmy since Ducky and Gibbs had taken the sedan. Tony had been driving, Kate in the passenger seat with McGee and Jimmy in the back. There had been a lot of work to do at the scene, lots of evidence to bag and tag and lots of photos. So it was no surprise that it took a long time to finish up, besides they were technically two agents down. McGee wasn't fully functional yet because of his arm, and Gibbs counted for an agent and then some. When they'd eventually left, they got caught in the middle of rush-hour, which did nothing for Tony's mood, or anyone else's for that matter.
Out of the corner of his eye, Tony saw McGee sit bolt upright in his chair. Tony gazed at the younger agent, vaguely interested in why his face had turned a bright shade of red and why he suddenly looked alert and slightly guilty. His mouth was hanging open and his eyebrows were crinkled.
"Probie, something you want to share with us?" Tony asked
"What time is it?" McGee asked, looking worried
Tony frowned and looked at his watch, "1915. Why? Somewhere to be?"
McGee visibly relaxed, "Yeah, actually," he said, gathering up his gear and shutting down his computer
When McGee didn't say anything else, Tony sat up, "Care to expand on that, Probie?"
McGee sighed, "I'm going to a party, a friend of mine is turning thirty"
Tony's eyes lit up, "A party?"
"Yes, Tony. And no, you can't come." McGee told him
"Why not? I mean, just think of all the…" Tony began, but was stopped by a look from Kate
"Because, Tony, I don't think Kate would appreciate you ogling other women" McGee replied, turning off his lamp
Tony frowned, "I don't ogle, I…"
Kate stood up and interrupted him, "Hang on, what did you just say? How did you know?"
McGee looked surprised, then laughed, "You mean you guys finally…? How long ago?" Kate narrowed her eyes at him. McGee smiled, "Finally. We've been waiting for you guys to hook up since…well, I've been waiting since I started, I thought you were already in a relationship, but…"
"We?" Kate asked, looking at Tony
McGee put his bag down and sat on the edge of his desk with a big smile on his face.
"Ah, apparently Abs, Ducky and Gibbs had a bet going for when we would hook up" Tony explained
Kate frowned at him, "And you know this how?"
"Gibbs told me the other night." Tony replied, then looked at McGee, "He said he thinks Abby and Ducky drew"
Kate did a double take, looking at Tony with a surprised expression, "Gibbs bet on us as well?"
"Yeah, I couldn't believe it either," Tony remarked, moving to stand next to Kate
"Wow!" McGee explained, then stood up, "Well, I'd love to stay here and chat, but I have to love you and leave you"
"Hey, none of that" Tony exclaimed, pointing at McGee, "You can just do the leaving part," he said, embracing Kate, "This is my girlfriend here"
McGee smiled and left the bullpen. Kate and Tony exchanged glances.
"Let's say you and me get outta here?" Tony asked
Kate smiled and went back to her desk, "Just let me finish my notes?"
"Ok" Tony conceded, going back to his desk
They heard the elevator ding and looked up, thinking McGee had left something behind. However, instead of McGee, Gibbs, Ducky and the young boy walked out of the elevator. Tony and Kate exchanged confused looks as they approached the bullpen.
"Boss?" Tony asked
Gibbs looked at Tony, then Kate, then looked back at Trent, "Let's get some coffee"
"Do you have hot chocolate?" Trent asked as they left the bullpen again
"Yeah" Gibbs replied
Tony and Kate looked back at Ducky, questioningly.
"He wouldn't let social services take Trent away" Ducky answered them
"They let him keep him?" Tony asked
"You would say 'no' to Gibbs?" Ducky asked, knowing they would understand, "They weren't happy, but they didn't really have a choice"
"Didn't he suggest it?" Kate asked, frowning
"Yes he did, Caitlin. But Jethro isn't exactly acting logically. Just because he suggested it, doesn't mean that he agrees with it" Ducky tried to explain
"Maybe he meant that we should try to find relatives to take him" Tony suggested
"Yeah, well I did that. His father was an only child, as was his mother" Kate informed them
Tony frowned, "What happened to his mother?"
"By all means, she should be alive and well" Kate replied
"Gibbs said that Trent told him the killer was female" Ducky chimed in
They all exchanged looks, "We'll have to get Abby to check up on the DNA tomorrow" Kate said
"Yeah, but the question still remains of where Trent is going to stay tonight" Tony responded
"Well, I think given the circumstances, Jethro is certainly not fit enough to entertain a guest, especially one who is an eyewitness" Ducky told them, "Which also rules me out"
"Guess that leaves us then" Tony responded, "I mean, me or Kate" he quickly covered
"It's about time" Ducky said with a smile
Kate face went red and Tony rolled his eyes.
"Yes, I guess that does leave you two," Ducky said, getting them back on track, "It might even help you prepare"
"For what?" Tony asked
"Well, you plan on having a family together, don't you?" Ducky asked, "A bit of role playing never hurt anybody"
"Ducky, we've only been going out for two months now" Kate told him
"Really?" Ducky asked, thinking for a moment, "And how many days?"
"Five" Tony replied instantly
Kate gave Tony a curious look, then looked back to Ducky who was doing some mental arithmetic
Ducky gave them a strange look, "I think I drew with Abigail"
Kate and Tony smiled. "Well…" Kate said, and all the attention focused on her. "You seriously want us to take Trent home with us?"
"No, Trent is coming home with me" Gibbs said as he walked up, taking a large sip from his coffee cup
"Jethro, I'm not going to let you…" Ducky responded
"Ducky, I think I'm most equipped to take care of a child. More than any of you" Gibbs responded, getting annoyed, ignoring the hurt looks from Kate and Tony
"I disagree, Jethro, especially when at the moment you can't take care of yourself" Ducky replied, getting frustrated with him
"What are you implying, Ducky?" Gibbs asked, keeping a thin veil over his rising temper
"I'm not implying anything, Jethro. I just believe that at the moment, you shouldn't look after Trent. Not with everything that's going on with Jake" Ducky responded
"That's your son, isn't it?" Trent interrupted, looking between the adults
Gibbs looked down at Trent and nodded. Looking back at Ducky, he licked his lips and agreed.
"Good" Ducky said, "You made the right choice, Jethro"
"What's happening?" Trent asked
Gibbs knelt down next to the young boy, putting his hands on his shoulders, "You're gonna stay with Kate and Tony tonight, okay? They're gonna take good care of you"
"Why can't I stay with you?" Trent asked, his eyes tearing up
"Because I have some stuff I need to take care of" Gibbs replied
"I could help you" Trent offered
Gibbs gave him a small smile and pulled him into a hug. After a while, they pulled apart, "Kate and Tony are good people" Gibbs said simply
Trent nodded and looked up at Kate and Tony, "Are they more friends you work with?"
"Yeah" Gibbs replied, standing up
That's it for chapter 13!...Hope you all liked it! Please review! Tell me what you think! If you love it, hate it...