A/N Thanks to everyone who has reviewed and stuck through this long haul and thanks to my big sister who chose Tony's song. I can't stop humming it now!

Tony shuffled from one foot to another in anticipation of the Directors response to his audition. He had pretty much realised as Tim, Ziva and Abby had all been yelled at in turn that he wasn't going to escape having to endure the mother of all dressing downs.

His eyes grew wide as Jen turned her attention to him and stared hard. He suddenly found the need to grit his teeth hard to prevent a smile coming to his face when it hit him that although Jen's stare was pretty scary, it was in no where in hell as intimidating or as effective as Gibbs.

"And finally, we have our Senior Team Leader, who rounds off the public humiliation of NCIS with an impressive performance"

Flashback – Tony's audition

The voice over of Ryan Seacrest filled the room,

"Well, not having put any of the NCIS team through, it's up to Senior Field Agent Anthony DiNozzo to save their Hollywood dream."

The camera cut to Tony strolling into the audition room confidently, his hands in his pockets and a wide beaming smile on his face. Immediately the camera panned to Paula who had visibly perked up as she came face to face with the handsome NCIS agent.

"Hi! What's your name?" she asked coyly.

"It's Anthony, but my friends call me Tony, so call me Tony…..Paula"

Paula giggled and flushed, "Ok…Tony, why do you think we should send you to Hollywood?"

Tony grinned, "Well apart from the fact that I am your American Idol, it would mean that you and I could spend a little more time together, you know working on our lyrics and exercising our vocal chords….together"

Paula shrieked a giggle and Simon rolled his eyes.

"Ok, enough of the flirting, what are you going to sing Tony?"

Tony narrowed his eyes, supremely riled that Simon had cruelly cut the eye flirting that he and Paula had going on.

"It's Anthony, and I'm gonna sing a classic song...and it's especially for Paula"

Simon huffed and once again cast his eyes to the ceiling in desperation.

Tony winked at Paula took a deep breath and began,

"To all the girls I've loved before. Who travelled in and out my door. I'm glad they came along, I dedicate this song, to all the girls I've loved before..."

Tony got down on one knee and put his arms out wide and continued, "To all the girls I once caressed. And may I say I've held the best. For helping me to grow…."

Paula held her head to the side as Tony serenaded her. When he was finally finished he gave her a sheepish grin and stood awaiting the verdict.

"It's definitely a yes from me, you are hot and I think all the girls will love you, and you sing so nicely" Paula whispered seductively.

Randy sighed, "I don't know dude, it was kinda cheesy, I don't know if you'd be able to handle some of the bigger numbers further down in the competition, I'm going to say no"

Tony folded his arms defiantly and did his best Gibbs impression as he raised his eyebrow and stared hard at Simon.

"Although you may have a shred of personality that the audience may like, there is the slight problem that your voice just isn't up to scratch, I agree with Randy on this one, although you can slightly hold a tune, I think you will fall at the first hurdle"

With a heavy sigh, Tony slid his hand into inside jacket pocket and gave Paula his business card.

"If you ever wanna trade lyrics, just give me a call"

--ooo--

"I've been trading lyrics with SecNav all weekend trying to clear up your mess, Agent DiNozzo!"

Tony sniggered loudly, "Actually when I said trade lyrics I actually…OW!"

Gibbs scowled as Tony rubbed his head. He took up position standing next to Jen and eyed the four of them with silent anger.

"I think I've said all I had to say other than to express how deeply disappointed I am with all of you. Not only have you let yourselves down, you have also let down Gibbs and that , as you will soon find out, is not acceptable"

Jen turned to Gibbs, "Jethro, I'm sorry to hear about the demise of your TV set, I think you may have a few words of your own to say to your team. I'll leave them in your capable hands"

Gibbs smiled with a suspicious grin and, inhaling deeply, brought himself up to his full height and with a low voice growled at the team.

"You four get yourselves down to the garage….NOW!"

There was a look of shock on each of their faces, as their minds began to race about what Gibbs had planned for them. The Director's long rant had been bad enough, but they did not expect to get whatever they were expecting from Gibbs.

As the door closed behind them Jen grimaced, "You got everything sorted Jethro?"

"Uhu"

"Now you did promise me that they would be fit for duty when you had finished with them. We had a deal. Right?"

With a wide grin he nodded, "They will be fit for duty Director, you have my word."

Jen smiled coyly, "You really are a bastard, you know that don't you?"

"Well Jen, you should know. You never did lie to me again after the last time, so I guess if something works, don't change it"

A flicker of a memory flashed into Jen's mind and she swallowed hard and whispered quietly,

"I was sore for days Jethro"

Gibbs chuckled lightly as he headed smartly out of the door deliberately leaving the memory lingering in the air.

To be continued...

A/N For those desperate to find out what Gibbs does to them, hang on in there, it's in the next chapter promise.