That evening Gibbs walked up the stairs as he approached Tony's apartment. He knocked on the door, as he stood in the quiet and inactive hallway. After the third unsuccessful knock, he finally took out his cell phone to call DiNozzo's home phone. Gibbs cursed when he heard a message that the number was not in service. Gibbs started to turn away but then stopped. He quietly cursed at himself, shaking his head as he took out a lock pick. He took one more careful look at the quiet, inactive hallway. Then he picked DiNozzo's apartment door lock.
Gibbs gasped at the unexpected sight. All the furniture was still covered, and it looked as if Tony had not been staying there at all. Gibbs went to flip the wall switch, which did not work. As Gibbs stood in the apartment, he continued to take in what he had found. There were no clothes in the closets, all the cupboards were bare, and there were no working utilities. He pulled out his cell phone again, and he dialed Tony's cell phone. On the first ring, Tony answered.
"Hey Boss, are we being called in?" Tony asked.
"Nooo, Tony. I was just checking on you." Gibbs answered.
"Uh, thanks for checking on me. I am doing fine." Tony answered in a nervous tone and then got quiet.
"Where are you?" Gibbs asked slowly.
"Uh, well, I am at home, Boss." Tony answered with a slight laugh.
"Really." Gibbs said, nodding in irritation of Tony's response. "All right. I'll see you tomorrow." Gibbs finally said, not hiding the irritation in his voice.
"Yes, Boss." Tony responded in confusion.