Chp.8

AN: So that's it. I finally posted it. I'm sorry it took me so long. I want to thank my beta Cold Ember. Thank you. And now read and tell me how you like it. ILU Greg.

A week went by and Tony got better every day. They all came by to visit him. Abby came every day and she always pulled Gibbs along. And though he would never admit it, Gibbs looked forward to see his senior field agent every time.

The day finally came when Tony was being released. He really hated hospitals and was very eager to get out as soon as possible. He told Abby that he'd be released and that was a mistake. She told Gibbs and Gibbs told her he'd take care of Tony. Tony let his thoughts travel back to the incident…

'I'm the closest thing to a son for him. Boy… I didn't realise before… Gibbs is just great. And I'm going to show him that he can be proud of me. That I'm good enough to be his senior field agent. I'm going to show him –'

"Hey, DiNozzo! You there?"

"Oh… hey boss…" Tony shook his head. "Sorry, must have zoned out or something. What did you say?"

Gibbs smiled. "I just said that you're free to go now. I've got your papers. Let's go. Can you walk by yourself?"

"Sure can." Tony said and stood up, but quickly realised his mistake, because he felt weak again. Gibbs saw Tony swaying and grabbed him by his arm.

"You okay?" Gibbs asked concern evident in his voice.

"Sure thing."

"Don't pretend you don't need help when you do." Gibbs said and put an arm around Tony's waist. "Got everything?"

"Yeah, boss." Tony started to walk with Gibbs bracing him. "Thanks."

"You're welcome, Tony."

Twenty minutes later the car pulled up in front of Gibbs house.

"Ahm… boss?"

"What is it, DiNozzo?" Gibbs looked over to his senior field agent.

"Ahm… well… this is not my apartment."

"You wish." Gibbs got out of the car and walked around it to get Tony, who still sat in the car. Gibbs opened the door. "Are you planning on sleeping in the car?"

"I don't understand?" Tony looked perplexed.

"I'll make it as simple as it gets: You're going to stay at my house."

"And that's because…"

"Because you were shot and just get out of the hospital. And because I say so."

"Got it." Tony lifted himself out of the car and stumbled right into Gibbs arms.

"And you wanted to stay at your place." Gibbs said.

"Hey! What's wrong with my apartment?"

"I've seen that place." Gibbs smiled. "And now come one."

AN: Okay so far? Why don't YOU tell me what you'd like to read in the next chap? ILU Greg