Authors Note: The song I chose for this chapter is "Heaven Help Me" by Wynonna Judd. I feel it really describes Tony and Kate feel at this point in the story.
Trouble in Paradise
Tony and Kate were having problems ever since Tony was put in charge of the team. Everything was fine at first but slowly but surely problems began to develop. Tony had to spend a lot more time at work and less and less time at home with Kate and the boys. Kate stopped Tony in the middle of a busy day. "Tony what time should we expect you home tonight, remember we have that dinner with my sister tonight." Kate reminded him. "I don't know, I may not be able to make it." Tony replied. "God Tony! What's it going to take to get you to spend one evening with your family? Remember us." Kate went off. "What am I supposed to do Kate? I was put in charge until Gibbs gets back." Tony asked. "Well let's just hope he gets back soon because I want my husband back and our boys want their father back!" Kate replied and began to walk off. "Kate, wait a second." Tony said and stopped her. "What?" Kate asked. "I'll take care of it; I'll be home early tonight." Tony said and then kissed her. "Tony, I love you so much and I can't lose you. I just can't." Kate replied. "You're not going to lose me." Tony replied and kissed her again. After they parted Tony headed for the directors' office.
I could lose my vision…
My eyes no longer see…
I could lose my religion…
In my struggle to believe…
That would be a loss…
That would be a cross…
I'd somehow rise above…
But Heaven help me…
If I ever lose your love…
Tony knocked on the directors' door. "Come in." Jen said through the door. Tony went in. "Director Shepard, I need to talk to you." Tony said. "Tony please we're friends you can call me Jen. Now what's the problem?" Jen asked. "I can't continue to be in charge. It's causing too much of a problem for Kate and I, not to mention it's been rough on Aidan and Ethan because I haven't been able to be home much." Tony explained. "Tony it's not a problem. Listen Gibbs will be back next week, do you think you can stay in charge until he gets back? I would hate to bring in someone for just a week." Jen asked. "Yeah on one condition, I have this family thing tonight and I really need to be out of here around the same time Kate leaves." Tony said. "Listen it's been a pretty slow day why don't you and Kate go home? McGee can take care of things and if something comes up we'll call." Jen suggested. "Thanks." Tony said and with that he left to find Kate.
I've traded my innocence…
For the secrets of the night…
Felt my calloused conscience…
Lose it's grip on wrong and right…
It cut me to the bone…
But somehow I've held on…
'Cause I could feel your touch…
But Heaven help me…
If I ever lose your love…
It wasn't long before Tony found Kate at her desk. "Come on Kate we're taking the rest of the day off." Tony said with a smile. "Are you serious?" Kate asked. "Would I lie to you?" Tony asked. "No you wouldn't." Kate said as she got up and kissed him. "Let's get Aidan and Ethan and go home." Tony said. It wasn't long before they picked up the boys and were on there way home.
'Cause you are the one light that shines on me…
Without your love God knows where I'd be…
Lost without a prayer…
Somewhere way out there…
My soul would turn to dust…
Heaven help me…
If I ever lose your love…
'Cause you are the one light that shines on me…
Without your love God knows where I'd be…
So hold me close again…
Tell me it won't end…
And that will be enough…
Heaven help me…
If ever lose your love…
And Heaven help me…
If ever lose your love…