An/ I'm sorry for the long wait, it was never my intention to take this long off from writing but my mother died and didn't feel like writing and after that I just didn't know what I wanted to write. I will however never abandon a story so just bear with me. Also, in this chapter nothing major happens, but now that Tony is with NCIS the investigation can really begin so that's why it all happens so fast.

Chapter seven

Tony opened the door to his apartment and stepped aside to let his guests in.
'Welcome to my apartment, make yourselves at home', he said to Gibbs and Kelly.
'Thanks, it's...cozy...', Kelly says with a frown once she can see inside of the small cramped doghouse Tony calls an apartment.
Tony laughs at her frown.
'It's close to the precinct and about the only thing I can afford on my salary.'
'Than it's a good thing you are going to work for me DiNozzo, I've seen dogs with better living circumstances than this place,' Gibbs says quietly.
Tony looked around for the first time really seeing the moldy ceiling, with take out covered counter top and seeing how the wallpaper in his living room was starting to separate from his wall. The sad thing is that he could see all this without having to move from his spot in the hallway, if you could even call it a hallway.
It came to both Gibbs and Kelly as a surprise that the apartment has two bedrooms.
'A good thing mom decided not to come but to pack our bags instead.'
'Well, feel free to grab a bite to eat out of the fridge or something to drink, but ehm...I haven't been home a lot so there is not a whole lot left to eat or drink I'm afraid.'
'That's okay DiNozzo, we'll wait until you're done packing.'
Tony almost didn't know what he was hearing, did Gibbs really expect him to come to DC with the right this instant!?
'Gibbs, I can't just leave like that, I have to pack my things and look for an apartment in DC, not to mention that I first have to meet your director before I can be really hired,'
'That's just for formality, you can stay with us while your concussion clears out and in the meanwhile you can use your free time to look for a apartment,' Gibbs says.
'What about my stuff?'
'Tony, you don't have to be an investigator to see that you own nothing that won't fit in a duffel bag.'
Tony sighed, he didn't like how both Kelly and Gibbs could read him so easily but Kelly was right, he had nothing in this tiny apartment of his that he cared about. Or not enough for the hassle of moving it all to Washington.
'I don't want to intrude on you guys any longer...' He started.
'It wouldn't be intruding, you got invited by dad, and if mom saw this apartment she would insist on you coming to stay with them.'
Tony paled a little at the mention of Shannon and the thought of her seeing this place. Though he really did like the good natured friendly woman, she did scare him a little.
'Please don't tell her about this place, I beg of you.'
'You learn fast, probie,' Gibbs says with a huge grin.
Tony rolls his eyes as he leaves his guests to pack his clothing and the few things he wanted to take with him.
Back in the living room Kelly looks questioningly at her father.
'I thought you were going to hire him as your second in command, to replace Stan.'
'I am, but he will first have a probationary period, that is mandatory, after that he will become a probie at being my SFA,' Gibbs explains to her.
'I didn't know that it was mandatory.'
'It is, and he will have to attend FLETC.'
'Is that like FED class? You know, thousand rules and ways to become a FED.' Came a voice behind them.
'Yeah, it stands for Federal law enforcement Training Center.'
'Back to school, can't wait, anyhow, I'm ready.'
Gibbs gave a curt nod and turned to leave the apartment.
'You sure that you have all you want to take, I won't allow you to leave again DiNozzo.'
'I'm sure, boss.' He replies with a smile and he to turns his back to his old apartment.

Once back at the vacation house Shannon walks out.

'Jethro, you guys cam back just in time!'she calls out.

'Why is that honey?' he asks while climbing out of the car and kissing her cheek.

'We have a guest for Tony.'

'Me? Who is it?'

'You really think you could leave without saying goodbye, partner?' comes the familiar voice of his partner...ex partner.

'Who, me? Danny, that hurts, would I ever do that to you?'

'Yes toy would you sly fox, and you know it.'

They grinned at each other.

'I've got a going away present for you,' Danny says while handing Tony a box. 'I know you smashed your old phone and let's be honest, you need a replacement.'

Tony grins at his old partner.

'How did you know?'

'When you were in with the captain, a beautiful,'he says with a wink to Kelly. 'Young lady told me your phone and the wall became close and all friendly with each other with as result of a smashed phone.

Tony blushed a bit.

'Yeah well...not my fault.'

'You take care of yourself and watch your back', Danny says with concern in his eyes. 'My number is registered already so give me a call when you need me'

'Thanks man.'

Danny turned to Gibbs and gave him an impressive glare.

'You better watch his back, or I will find a way to get him back as my partner!'

Gibbs, normally not one to be glared at gave him a nod.

'Understood.'

With that Danny got in his car and drove away.

'Let's head back to DC, we've got a investigation to start, probie.'

'Yes boss!'


If you guys like the dynamics between Danny and Tony I might squeeze him in from time to time!