So many people wanted a squeal to Meet the Todds, but I was reluctant to do one since I don't like writing stories about babies. But then, I got an inspiration. A big round of applause for my muse!
So this takes place maybe one month after MTT. It's inspired by a line from Truth or Dare.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Caitlin Todd DiNozzo had a list of things she really hated, and as she shuffled to her desk one morning, she decided to put getting pregnant on the top of that list. Tony was going to suffer badly when this baby was out.
Settling into her chair, Kate tried to lean down to turn on her computer. Unfortunately, the size of her swollen stomach made it impossible. "Tony!" she snapped at her husband. "Turn this stupid machine on for me!"
Obediently, her husband hurried over from his desk. Pushing the buttons to get the machine started, he moved behind his wife and began to massage her shoulders. "Kate, Kate, Kate. Relax. Being cranky gets one no where." He said this in a dreamy, meditated voice, in an attempt to stop Kate's temperament, but was rewarded with a swift kick as Kate swung on her chair to face him.
"This. Is. All. Your. Fault," she hissed through gritted teeth. I'm six months pregnant and in great pain. Damn. Maybe my dad was right."
A look of pain passed over Tony's face. Kate immediately regretted her words. She knew that Tony was still sensitive about the issue with her dad. "Sorry Tony. Didn't mean that."
He nodded and looked away before hurrying back to his desk.
Kate sighed. Great. Now Tony was a bit pissed at her. Well, it was sort of her fault. She knew better than to bring up the subject about her father. Heaving another sigh, she pushed herself (painfully) out of her chair and waddled over to Tony's desk. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, she kissed his temple. "I'm really sorry. Forgive me?" she whispered.
Tony smiled lightly. "Only if we can name the baby Alessandra."
Kate groaned. "Alessandra sounds so formal! Let's give her, if it is a her, a spunky name. Like Kelli."
"But it's a tradition in my family! The youngest son's eldest daughter is always named Alessandra!"
Kate glared at him playfully. "I'll consider it."
At that moment, Gibbs strode into the bullpen, talking on the phone. Kate and Tony paused in their conversation to watch him. They knew his next words. Gibbs flicked the cell off. "We've got a body. Tony, McGee, grab the truck."
Kate frowned. "Wait. What happened to 'Kate, Tony, get the truck'?"
Gibbs looked at her strangely. "You're pregnant Kate. There is no way in God that I'd let a pregnant woman go onto a crime scene."
Kate opened her mouth to argue, but Gibbs interrupted. "No discussion about it, Agent Todd." Kate closed her mouth and grumpily went to her desk.
"You'll be doing paperwork today Kate." Gibbs told her before exiting the bullpen.
An hour later, Kate was in a really bad mood. Sitting around surrounded by papers did not equal a good day in her world. Slipping off her shoes, she reclined back in her chair. Was it lunch time yet?
Looking up, Kate noticed a thin blonde woman looking lost. Frowning, she called over, "Can I help you Miss?"
The woman gave a start. She collected her nerves quickly and sauntered over to Kate's desk.
"Yes. I'm looking for Special Agent DiNozzo."
Kate knew that the woman was referring to Tony, but heck, this was a good time to flaunt her new surname. "Well, you've found her."
A look of surprise passed the stranger's face. Before she could say anything though, Kate continued. "I assume by the look on your face that you're looking for my husband, Tony. He's out on a crime scene right now. Can I take a message?"
The woman shook her head nervously. "Uh, um, no," she stuttered. "I-I'll come back later."
Kate watched her walk off quickly. Ah well, at least there were stranger people in the world.
TBC
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