"Tony, breakfast is ready!" Gibbs yelled form downstairs.

"Coming dad!" Tony answered and runs down the stairs.

It's been two weeks since Tony's change. Tony was still staying with Gibbs. Tony didn't wanted to leave and to be on his own again and Gibbs wouldn't let him go. Gibbs loved to be his parent and was happy that Tony was still accepting that. Tony needed a parent.

"What's for breakfast?" Tony asked when he walked into the kitchen.

"Pancakes as you can see." Gibbs said and points at the table. Tony grinned and sat down.

"So how did you sleep?" Gibbs asked as they start to eat.

Tony sighs. "Are we doing this every morning?"

"Yes. It's something I want to know. I wouldn't have to ask if you just told me the truth when you got weird dreams or nightmares. So tell me how did you sleep."

Tony rolled his eyes. "Slept fine. No dreams. Now can I enjoy my pancakes?"

"Good and I never told you to stop eating. That reminds me. You have an appointment with Ducky this afternoon." Gibbs said as he stood up to get some coffee.

Tony looked up. "Appointment?"

"Yes appointment. Ducky needs to check you out again remember. If you want to work again, Ducky needs to clear you." Gibbs said and gave him a look.

"Yeah I know." Tony said and starts to play with his food. His appetite was gone.

Gibbs looked concerned, this was what he was afraid of. "That also means that you have to eat. You lost weight Tony and need to put it back on."

"It's been two weeks. Don't you all think..." Tony took a deep breath. "I want my life back."

Gibbs leans forward. "What you mean? You want to go back to your apartment? Did I do something that make feel you want to leave?" Gibbs asked concerned and confused.

"No no..." Tony said shocked and stood up and starts to pace. "Not that. You have been a wonderful dad and I like it here and make me feel... anyway what I meant was... I want to move on from all that changing stuff. I don't want you to be concerned about that anymore. I am fine. I sleep, I eat. I am fine!"

"A lot happend Tony." Gibbs said softly.

"I know that. Believe me I know." Tony said remembering everything that happend.

"Then you also can understand we are a bit protective and want to be sure."

"I know... but..."

"I make you a deal." Gibbs said suddenly.

"What kind of deal?" Tony asked curiously.

"You will be honestly with me. You tell me when you did not sleep well. You tell me when you not feel fine and I will stop asking you every morning." Gibbs said.

Tony's eyes widened. He knew he couldn't promise that. He knew how he was and Gibbs knew how he was. "That just cruel." Tony said and sat down with his arms crossed.

"Yep. But it's the only way I can find out." Gibbs said and stood up to do the dishes.

Tony also stood up. "That's it? That's all you give me of a deal? We both know I can't do that."

"How come?" Gibbs asked. Hoping Tony would tell him something.

Tony sighs. "It was taught to me. You don't show your weakness, you don't talk about it. You stand upright and pretend that everything is fine." Tony said softly.

"Is that what you are trying to do all day. Pretending you are fine?" Gibbs asked and turned around to face him.

Tony runs his hand through his hair frustrated. Gibbs had played him. "Sometimes. Look it's not something I can just stop."

Gibbs lay a hand on Tony's shoulder. "That is not what I asked you to do is it? But I can understand why it wouldn't be easy for you to do and I wanted you to tell me how come."

Tony looked confused. "Why? If you knew then why?"

"I wanted you to see."

"See what?"

"I ask you everyday how you are because you will tell me and I will know if you are not telling me the truth. If I would not ask you, you would put on a mask and 'pretend you are fine' as you said. A father is teaching his son to tell me when he is not feeling alright." Gibbs said with a wink.

"Ooh" Tony said as he realized what Gibbs said. "Can we make an other deal?"

Gibbs laughed and gave Tony a headslap. "If you eat now, we go to the office. I will ask Ducky if he can check you out earlier and then we can leave."

"Leave to where?" Tony asked curiously.

"Eat and you will find out soon enough." Gibbs said grinning.

"That's mean." Tony said and rolled his eyes but starts to eat.

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"You will sit at your desk while I go to Ducky." Gibbs said in the elevator.

Tony rolled his eyes. "What do you think I will do? Why can't I walk around?"

"Because I know you and I want to know where you are" Gibbs said sternly and stepped out of the elevator. Tony sighs and followed him.

"Boss, Tony your here!" McGee said.

"Yes McGoo we know." Tony said as he sat down at his desk.

"Your back to work?" Kate asked curiously.

"No he is not. Remember what I told you. I will be with Ducky." Gibbs said and left the bullpen.

Kate stood up and walks to Tony's desk. "So papa bear is still looking out for you?"

"Are you in time out?" McGee asked with a smile on his face.

"Ha ha your both so funny. Don't you two have work to do or something?" Tony said.

"We do but I think Gibbs wants us to babysit. Why else would he leave you here?" Kate said with a smile.

Tony stood up angry. "You had your fun already Katie?"

"Don't call me Katie!" Kate said angry.

"Then stop annoying me!"

"Guys can you both stop? Why the yelling? McGee asked when he saw that the whole office was watching them.

"I would like to know that too." Gibbs said as he walks back to the bullpen. "Kate I think you still got some paperwork to do."

"Yes Gibbs". Kate said and she turns around to walk back to her desk.

"Tony, Ducky is ready for you." Gibbs said and that got Kate's attention.

"Your sick? Why didn't you say? Is it an effect?" Kate asked concerned.

Tony sighs. "I'm not sick. What's with your attitude changing 90 degrees?"

"Then why do you need to see Ducky?" McGee asked also concerned.

"Just answer the question Tony and stop beating around the bush." Kate said with her hands on her hips.

Gibbs rolled his eyes. He could understand why Tony was confused. It was just as confusing watching it. They would fight when they were alone but were concerned when they knew one of them was sick or hurt.

"Ducky just needs to clear me. That's all." Tony said and walks to Gibbs so they could leave.

"Will you tell if something is not alright?" Kate asked after them.

"Stop being a mother hen Katie. I will see you both later." Tony said and walks to the elevator with Gibbs following him.

"They are just concerned you know." Gibbs said in the elevator.

"Yeah? Wasn't that concerned just after you left." Tony said.

"We could expect that."

"I know and apparently they could change 90 degrees who would have thought." Tony grinned.

The elevator opened and they stepped inside autopsy. "Ah there you are Anthony. How are you feeling this morning?"

Tony rolled his eyes. "Gibbs already asked that question... OWW!" Gibbs gave him a headslap. "But I guess I could tell you the same thing I am fine". Tony said and gave Gibbs a look.

Ducky smiled at their interaction. "Well let me take a look at you then so I could be sure you are fine. Hop on the table." Ducky said.

Nervously Tony sat on the table while Ducky did his examine. A couple of minutes later Ducky was done. "Well my dear boy it looks like you are right. But I want you to take an other week to get enough rest. It looks like your body could still use some. Your weight also looks better. If you keep this up you will be on your right weight in no time.

"That's good to hear Duck." Gibbs said.

"An other week! But I sleep, I am fine. I can work. I have rested enough." Tony said frustrated.

"You sleep good all the time Anthony?" Ducky asked over his glasses doubtful.

Tony rolled his eyes. "Look I can work. I did it before I can do it now."

"Tony Ducky said an other week besides that gives us time to leave for awhile longer." Gibbs said.

"Leave where??" Tony asked curiously.

"Agree with Ducky and you will find out." Gibbs said.

Tony sighs. "Fine. But one week not more. I want to work after one week."

"If everything is still fine as you said you can go back to work Anthony." Ducky said.

"Good. So can we leave to wherever that would be?" Tony asked Gibbs.

"Almost need to talk to the director for a moment then we could leave." Gibbs said.

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"Are you sure Ducky said that to you? You are alright?" Kate asked in disbelief.

"Yes Kate. I changed I am not deaf." Tony said as he rolled his eyes. He hoped Gibbs would be back soon from his talk to the director.

"Than why are you not back to work immediately but have to wait another week?" McGee asked curiously.

"Ha see your not fine! Your lying. So what did Ducky say?" Kate demand.

"Guys seriously. Stop it!" Tony said and stood up to pace to bullpen. Every once in awhile he looked up to see if gibbs was coming down the stairs. He felt trapped.

"Uhmm Tony? You okay? You need something?" Tim asked concerned.

"Yeah space."

"What's going on here?" They suddenly heard.

"Gibbs!" Tony said with relief when he saw Gibbs.

"Gibbs I was just about to call you. Tony..." Kate begins but was cut off by Tony.

"Wants to get out of here. Are you done? Can we go?" Tony asked impatiently.

Gibbs looked curiously around the room. He saw concern, discomfort and impatient. He rolled his eyes and took a deep breath. "Yeah we can go."

"Great, let's go." Tony said excited and took his jacket and walks to the elevator.

"You two will work cold cases for another week till we are back." Gibbs said as he took his stuff.

"You are leaving too boss ?" McGee asked.

"Yep"

"Gibbs..." Kate said and looked concerned at Tony who was waiting by the elevator.

"I take care of him. See you two in a week." Gibbs said before he stepped inside the elevator with Tony by his side.