Wow! Thanks for the reviews I was pleased! Anyway, by popular demand, the telling of Gibbs!

Chapter 2

Tony looked over at Kate as she brushed her hair the next morning, the early morning sunshine bouncing off her dark brown hair. Although they had been married for about four years now, he still cherished the little things in their relationship, such as the way she chewed her bottom lip when concentrating, or played with her hair when she was bored. But today, he had a bad feeling. Today they had to tell their boss that she was pregnant, not really a conversation Tony wanted to have. His thoughts were interrupted by Kate shuffling into the room, her eyes dancing with nervousness.

'Ok! I've got a plan; we don't tell him and just pretend I'm getting fat or something! Or last cause, we go poison him or something and hope he's dead for like nine months! I just mean he's really going to lecture us about sex, jobs, and……….'

Tony interrupted her rambling.

'Honey, relax, he might get mad for a second but you know, I'll just use the ole' Dinozzo charm!'

'Oh god, we're dead!' Was all she had to say to that, walking towards the door. She knew that really, her boss would be happy for them, after all, she did consider him a friend. But there was just this feeling, probably from past experience that told her that he would do something well...rash, which was not exactly something unknown for Gibbs to do.

'Ok! Calm down!' Tony instructed, struck with the need to comfort his wife.

'I mean he should be happy for us, what reason could he have not to be?' Tony tried reasoning with her.

'Well, ok,' she finally relented, though still obviously a tad nervous.

'Let's go', he said, walking through the door. They got into the car and drove off into the dazzling sunlight, unaware of the spectacle that they were about to be counted in.

Twenty minutes later, the pair entered NCIS at a fast pace, considering they were about ten minutes late. Not the best way to start, Tony thought. As they entered the bullpen, though, they were relieved to see that Gibbs was not in sight, only McGee sat silently working on his computer. They said hello to him and went to their respective desks, Tony opening up his newest computer game. Kate watched, transfixed with her husband's childish nature in a time of worry. But she realized long ago that it was just his way of dealing: To escape into a child – like world where nothing mattered, and all was innocent.

Her train of thought was interrupted by the very reason of her worry: Her boss, Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He stalked down the stairs from MTAC, blue eyes stricken, coffee placed firmly in his left hand.

'Kate, Tony, you're late.' He said, fixing a steely eyed gaze on the two.

'Well, you see bass we kinda got caught up this morning with the car – you know it wouldn't start and then……….' He was interrupted by a slap to the back of the head, his daily reminder to act professional, and not ramble.

Gibbs fixed his gaze on Dinozzo, and Tony got scared for a second.

'Do you think I care about your damn car Dinozzo?' He half said, half – shouted.

'Uhh…..no boss.' Tony replied, relenting.

'Just don't let it happen again'. Gibbs said, moving towards his desk. Kate stuck her tongue out at Tony, joyful at him getting all the blame, in their usual competition to please Gibbs.

'Oh, and Agent Todd, put that back in my mouth before I fire you!' Gibbs instructed, a small smirk playing on his lips.

Kate turned around after stuttering an 'yyyeess, ssir!'

Tony sent an email to Gibbs, politely asking him to join him and Kate for lunch. Gibbs narrowed his blue eyes suspiciously, but put it down to one of Tony's usual antics. He replied a quick ok and got back to work.

Came twelve o'clock, Kate's hands were sweating with nervousness. It couldn't be that bad could it? She thought to herself, pacing in the empty bullpen. McGee had gone down to see his fiancée, Abby, and Gibbs and Tony were in MTAC. She looked up as the big, white doors of MTAC closed, comforted to see the strong face of her husband.

'So, you two ready to go?' Gibbs asked.

'Umm, yeah, just about.' Kate replied, grabbing her coat and purse.

'Well let's go then.' Gibbs replied, already walking out of the bullpen. Tony and Kate followed behind, Tony placing his hand on the small of Kate's back, calming her nerves slightly.

They got to the restaurant and sat down, ordering their food. Gibbs asked them what this was all about, feeling even more suspicious.

'Well, we need to tell you something important that will affect the next, uh, nine months of my life.' Kate started, waiting for Gibbs to connect the dots.

She knew that he had figured it out when his eyes turned misty, his face red. Both she and Tony bucked up, preparing themselves for the worst thing imaginable: An angry Gibbs. His face flushed, eyes bulged and then there was……….laughter. Inconspicuous, loud, dying laughter. He stood up, retching with laughter, the other patrons looking at their table now.

'Congratulations!' he finally spat out, wiping his eyes.

'It's about time! I've been keeping the paperwork for maternity leave on hold for about four years now!' Gibbs said, his face returning to its usual demeanor.

'But Dinozzo, NO horsing around with this kid! I mean it! If you think I'll just stand by and watch this kid grow up with a child as a father then I will take it in myself. Understood?' He instructed, fixing his eyes on the man.

'Yess Sir.' Tony replied, amused at how much Gibbs sounded like a grandfather – to be.

'And Kate, I expect the two of you to attend a lecture on safe sex. You or Tony ever heard of a condom?' He said, laughing as he walked away.

'Well, now that that's out of the way, we'd better tell Abby and McGeek.' Tony said. Kate groaned.

Please R+R. Wow this chapter turned out differently than even I expected it to!