It had been a week since Tony received the news that changed his entire life forever. So far Sadie was adjusting very well to her new life. With the help of Gibbs, Tony was adjusting to the role of fatherhood. The team was off rotation that weekend. So Gibbs and him were planning to go and pick up some supplies for Sadie. Gibbs looked at his watch it was quarter til six there were no cases and everybody had done a satisfactory amount of paperwork.
"Alright you are dismissed eight am sharp on Monday." Gibbs called.
"Well bye I hate to rush out but I am meeting Jake for dinner soon." Bishop replied standing to leave.
"Later Boss. Tony, Agent Carter and I are going to grab a couple of drinks. If you want to join us." McGee offered.
"Sorry Probie I have other plans." Tony replied.
"Hot date?" McGee asked.
"I will be spending the weekend with a girl." Tony admitted.
"Oh well have fun and use protection." McGee replied.
"Always do." Tony replied.
"Boss you wanna join us?" McGee asked.
"No I have plans involving my basement, a new project, and a glass of bourbon." Gibbs replied.
"Enjoy yourself." Gibbs replied.
"Hey do either of you know if Palmer is free this weekend? With Delilah so far away I need to get out more." McGee questioned.
"Breena's cousin is in town, he has been overseas for over a year. So Jimmy is available most of the weekend. They are all having dinner together tonight and Palmer and I are meeting up tomorrow afternoon to go shopping for uh baby Palmer." Tony explained.
"Why are you going baby shopping?" McGee asked.
"Oh one of my frat buddies just got custody of his two-year old and I thought I would send him some stuff." Tony lied.
"Well that's nice of you." McGee replied suspiciously.
Gibbs went home and got dinner on. While Tony was picking Sadie up from daycare. His whole life had changed in an instant and one week had made him a completely different person. Gaining a daughter certainly beat the last time that happened. When he caught the plague. The plague why hadn't he thought of that? What were the odds that opening that stupid SWAK envelope had set his little princess up for something horrible? What about the other stupid decisions he had made in his life when it was just him? How many enemies were just waiting to ruin his life? He looked in the backseat of the car where Sadie was clapping along to the radio. He loved that his daughter had an interest in music. When she got older he may sign her up for a piano lesson. He wouldn't make her do more than one lesson if she didn't like it. Tony set Sadie on the floor of the living room and turned cartoons on for her. Before joining Gibbs in the kitchen.
"Sadie do well at daycare?" Gibbs asked.
"Yeah" Tony replied.
"What's wrong?" Gibbs questioned.
"Nothing" Tony lied.
"I know when you are lying to me and I know when you are upset." Gibbs argued.
"I'm worried." Tony admitted.
"Something wrong with Sadie?" Gibbs asked.
"No at least I hope not." Tony replied.
"What's going on?" Gibbs asked.
"What are the odds of Sadie having health problems because of my plague?" Tony questioned.
"I would have no way of knowing that DiNozzo." Gibbs apologized.
"Oh" Tony mumbled.
"When's your next appointment with Dr. Pitt?" Gibbs asked.
"November 17th." Tony replied.
"Right I forgot you just saw him. Last month was kind of a blur to me." Gibbs explained.
"I am still so sorry about your dad. He was a great guy. I wish I had taken more time to try to get to know him." Tony replied.
"He always spoke highly of you and I know that he would have adored Sadie. He was always trying to get me to introduce you to girls from town. Said you needed to meet a girl and have children. That you would be an amazing father." Gibbs explained.
"Sounds like Jack." Tony replied.
"I think he saw you as a grandson." Gibbs replied.
"Wow. Back to Sadie what do I do to make sure that she doesn't get sick because of me? How do I know she won't or hasn't already?" Tony asked.
"I would call Dr. Pitt and consult with him about how your illness could affect your offspring. You could also get Sadie checked out by her pediatrician." Gibbs explained.
"I will contact Dr. Pitt in the morning as for her pediatrician. The doctor Sadie saw before was Bill's' best friend and he was pissed and won't see her anymore." Tony replied.
"You are getting that kid a doctor tomorrow!" Gibbs ordered.
"Yes Boss!" Tony replied.
After his conversation with Gibbs. Tony walked upstairs to her bedroom and fell on to his bed. He looked at his watch it was only seven-thirty and Brad typically worked until eight or nine. Maybe it would be wise for Tony to call him tonight. He may even be able to recommend a good pediatrician.
"Dr. Pitt's office."
"Hey Brad it's Tony?"
"Tony? Are you OK? Do you need me to call Gibbs to bring you in or can you drive yourself?"
"I am not sick Brad."
"Look I have a patient who was brought over to Monroe and he may have to be transferred over here. So I have to keep this line free. I can text you my personal number if you want to talk later though."
"I am not sick but I have a medical question."
"What seems to be the problem. I will see if I can help?"
"Last week I found out I have a two-year old daughter. What are the odds of my plague affecting her in some way?"
"Oh I don't think I can answer that off hand but I can do some research for you. I can even see if I can squeeze her in for tests in the next few weeks."
"Great uh do you know any pediatricians?"
"Well I know Dr. Miller is excellent. He is here at Bethesda. I have worked with him several times and he is great."
"Thanks I will check him out and let you go."
"Bye Tony"
A/N: New chapter will have some bonding with Tony, Gibbs, Jimmy, and Sadie and should be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.
