Tony came home after Sadie's appointment. At least his little girl was healthy. McGee would have a field day if he found out about Sadie and that she was sick. He didn't know what the others would do but he assumed it would be ugly. At least he had Gibbs and the Palmer's on his side. He had heard Gibbs snap at McGee from the elevator. He didn't think he had ever heard his boss snap like that at McGee. That tone was typically saved for director Vance, interrogation, anybody else who tried to tell him what to do, or just generally pissed him off. Even he had never gotten that tone and Gibbs tended to go harder on him than anyone else. He had once told Tony that he did that because he expected more of him than the other agents. He was the best and the one he had single-handedly trained to be on his team. Not to mention his years as a regular cop and detective before. Around six the door opened and Gibbs walked in carry two brown bags of groceries.
"I got diapers for Sadie at the grocery store!" Gibbs called.
"Thanks Boss but I just bought some on Saturday." Tony replied.
"I know but there was this hot redhead buying diapers for the grandson she is raising and well one thing led to another." Gibbs explained.
"Did you get her number?" Tony asked.
"Why yes I did." Gibbs replied.
"Alright Boss!" Tony exclaimed.
"Well you helped." Gibbs replied.
"Thanks so what's her name?" Tony asked.
"Mary and her grandson's name is Celeb." Gibbs replied.
"You guys going out?" Tony questioned.
"We are meeting for coffee on Saturday but it isn't official. She has a daughter with a son who is a year or so older than Sadie. Who is single as well. If you are interested." Gibbs explained.
"Well if it will seal the deal for you of course." Tony replied.
"DiNozzo!" Gibbs hissed.
"You know what I mean." Tony replied.
"Oh I forgot to ask how did Sadie's appointment go?" Gibbs asked.
"Great she is perfectly healthy. She is a little underweight but otherwise healthy." Tony explained.
"I told you so." Gibbs replied.
"So does McGee think I am a total loser?" Tony asked.
"No" Gibbs replied.
"So he's actually supportive?" Tony questioned.
"No he thinks that I am making Sadie up to make him feel bad." Gibbs explained.
"Ya see this is why I didn't want to tell the team!" Tony snapped.
"Just because McGee is being rude doesn't mean that the others will act that way." Gibbs replied.
"Yeah they could be worse." Tony replied.
"I take it you won't be telling them now." Gibbs sighed.
"No Boss I will not." Tony replied.
"Alright I will keep your secret." Gibbs sighed.
"Thanks" Tony replied.
"Has Sadie eaten?" Gibbs asked.
"Yes I just fed her. Now I am going to give her a bath." Tony replied.
"While you are doing that I will get our dinner on." Gibbs replied.
Tony got Sadie cleaned up and ready for bed. When he got downstairs Gibbs had made a quick prepared Chicken Alfredo for the two of them. He loved his boss's cooking. It had similar style to his mother. Tony was a decent cook but after Wendy left him. He realized how depressing it was cooking for one. When he did cook at home it was Ramen Noodles and microwave pizza. Stuff that was made for one or he could easily pack the leftovers for lunch at work. He would have to cook for Boss sometime to return the favor. Of course he never could repay his boss for all he had done for him. Saving his ass in Baltimore all those years ago. With Danny being dirty he would have probably been a pawn in some deadly game and forgotten before he was even in the ground. Gibbs brought him in to his team and offered him protection but more importantly he offered him a family. Being with Gibbs and Sadie was the first time he truly felt like he was part of a genuine family. Gibbs smiled and dished him up a plate of pasta and salad.
"You like it Tony?" Gibbs asked.
"Yeah its great boss." Tony replied.
"You OK you seem a little out of it?" Gibbs asked.
"Just thinking Boss." Tony replied.
"About what?" Gibbs asked.
"How lucky I am to have you as a dad and Sadie for my daughter." Tony replied.
"I am glad to have you and Sadie as my son and granddaughter." Gibbs replied.
"Can I tell you something?" Tony asked.
"Of course." Gibbs replied.
"Living with you the past couple weeks and having Sadie live with us. Is the first time I have felt like I was part of a real family since my mom died. I mean I know that our team was a family but this is different." Tony explained.
"I know exactly how you feel. Having you and Sadie in the house is the first time I have felt like I was part of a family since Shannon and Kelly died." Gibbs replied.
"We really are lucky Boss." Tony replied.
"I hate to bring this up but have you told Senior about Sadie?" Gibbs questioned.
"No" Tony replied.
"Do you want to?" Gibbs asked.
"Not really." Tony replied.
"Well I would prefer if you told the team eventually but I am not going to pressure you to tell Senior." Gibbs explained.
"Thanks I have no idea how he would react." Tony replied.
"Probably not well." Gibbs replied.
"Just know that no matter what Senior does or says to you. I am always going to be your dad." Gibbs replied.
"I know Boss." Tony replied.
"We aren't at the office you can call me dad." Gibbs replied.
"Really?" Tony asked.
"Of course" Gibbs replied.
"Thanks dad." Tony replied.
Later that night Tony was tucking Sadie into bed. Gibbs had gone down to the basement to work on something that he wouldn't tell him about but he had given Sadie a kiss goodnight. He picked up Kelly's worn copy of "Good Night Moon" and read it to his little girl. It was always weird for him to use anything that had been Kelly's for Sadie. He felt somewhat guilty. This stuff should be Kelly's for her baby. Gibbs should have his family. His Boss deserved to be happy. He quickly shook off his bad thoughts and got back to his daughter.
"Daddy?" Sadie asked.
"What is it baby girl?" Tony asked.
"Aunt Breena tomorrow?" Sadie asked,
"Yes you will be seeing Aunt Breena tomorrow." Tony replied.
"Yay!" Sadie cried.
"I know you are excited but it is time to go to bed," Tony replied.
"Night Daddy" Sadie replied.
"Good night baby girl I love you very much." Tony replied.
"Love you too." Sadie replied.
A/N: Senior will find out about Sadie eventually and he won't take it well. New chapter will be up soon please review and thanks for reading.