Summary: The death of two of his friends is about to change Tony's life forever. Gibbs wants to help but will his presence help or hinder the situation. SLASH GIBBS/TONY. I'm rating it M for later chapters.
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CHAPTER 6
Gibbs and Tony walked into the house; Macy was sitting on the couch reading a book. She looked up from her book as she heard them walk in.
"Hey." Tony smiled. "Sorry we were gone a little longer than we expected."
"No problem." She smiled closing her book. "I told you not to hurry home."
"Everything must have calmed down after we left." Tony asked.
"Yeah." She nodded and grinned. "We talked a little bit and he calmed down."
"Anything we need to know?" Tony looked concerned.
"He was scared, but worked through it." She shrugged. "He's a kid, we started playing games and he realized he wasn't scared anymore."
"That easy." Tony sighed.
"Not really." She chuckled. "He's still worried, that will take time, but he's getting there."
"Yeah."
"Plus he loves you two, being angry only last so long with a four year old then the whole needing to be loved kicks in again." She grinned.
"He asleep?" Gibbs asked.
"Has been since about nine." Macy nodded.
"Thanks for everything."
"No problem." She tossed her book in her bag. "Glad I could help."
"Can we give you a call tomorrow and set up a time to talk." Tony looked at Macy.
"Sure." She grinned. "Talk to Reed, see how he felt the night went. Then give me a call."
Gibbs pulled his wallet out of his pocket.
"No." Macy put up her hand. "This was to see if Reed and I would mesh."
Normally, Gibbs would have protested but he could see her mind was already set. "Thanks."
"I'll let myself out." She smirked. "And I'll look forward to talking to you all tomorrow."
Gibbs looked at Tony after she left. "Go, I know you want to."
Tony kissed his cheek and headed up the stairs.
Reed's door was slight ajar and Tony pushed it open a little further then smiled. Reed was sound asleep sprawled out on his stomach. Tony jumped when he felt the arms encircle his waist but quickly settled back against Gibbs' chest.
"Feel better now?" Gibbs whispered in Tony's ear.
Tony nodded.
"Good." Gibbs dropped a kiss on Tony's neck. "Can we go to bed now?"
"We just got out of bed." Tony whispered."
"Go to bed and sleep." Gibbs chuckled.
"Yeah." Tony sighed stepping out of Gibbs' embrace and took his hand pulling Gibbs towards the bedroom.
"I'm exhausted." Tony groaned as he fell down onto the bed.
Gibbs slipped off his jeans and shirt tossing them into the hamper. Then walked back over to the bed and took Tony's hand pulling him to a sitting position, then standing.
"Get changed you can sleep in tomorrow." Gibbs said as he started unbuttoning Tony's shirt. "I'll take care of Reed in the morning."
Having finished with the shirt, Gibbs started on Tony's jeans.
"Are you trying to seduce me?" Tony smirked. "Again."
Gibbs chuckled and shook his head. "No."
"All wore out." Tony grinned.
"I just made love to you." Gibbs sighed. "Three times at your apartment."
"And?"
"I thought you were exhausted?"
"That's not the point."
Gibbs laughed. "Right."
Tony ran his hands up Gibbs' chest.
"It's about me always having to want you." Gibbs' hands grabbed Tony's ass and jerked him forward. "And always needing you."
"Yes." Tony sighed.
They both heard the soft knocking at the door. Tony's head dropped back as he chuckled. Gibbs took a step back as Tony zipped and buttoned his pants as he went to the door and opened it.
"You're home." Reed smiled up at him.
"We are." Tony nodded.
Reed shuffled his feet as he stood there.
All of a sudden, Tony grabbed Reed and threw him over his shoulder.
Reed started giggling and Tony carried him over to the bed and sat down.
"Did you have fun with Macy tonight?"
"Yeah." Reed nodded. "We played all kinds games."
"Sounds cool." Tony smiled.
"And we colored pictures."
Tony nodded.
"Is she gonna be my babysitter?" Reed asked looked up at Tony.
"If you want her to be."
"Yeah. She's cool." Reed smiled.
"Okay back to bed." Gibbs scooped up Reed from Tony's arms. "It's late."
"Night." Reed grinned.
"Night." Tony smirked.
Walking into Reed's room Gibbs dropped him down onto the bed.
"Night Jethro." Reed smiled up at him.
"Sleep tight."
"Don't let the bedbugs bite." Reed giggled.
Gibbs chuckled and shook his head. Closing the door slightly, Gibbs headed back to Tony. He wasn't surprised when Tony was already changed and curled up in bed. Climbing into bed Gibbs laid back and put his arm under his head as he stared at the ceiling. Tony reached back and grabbed Gibbs' arm wanting him close. Gibbs rolled over and placed his arm around Tony's waist pressing their bodies together.
Tony chuckled.
"What?" Gibbs asked.
"How am I supposed to sleep with that pressing against my ass." Tony laughed.
"Uncontrollable reaction to holding you." Gibbs kissed Tony's shoulder. "Just go to sleep."
Placing his hand over Gibbs' hand that was wrapped around his waist; Tony slid Gibbs' hand down to own hard cock.
"Must be contagious." Tony sighed.
Gibbs took a deep breath as his hand instinctively started stroking Tony's cock.
"I wasn't asking you to take care of it." Tony moaned. "I just wanted you to know you have the same effect on me."
"God I want you all the time." Gibbs growled as he nipped at Tony's neck. "I can't get enough."
"I've noticed." Tony's head dropped back exposing more of his neck to Gibbs.
"Everything about you excites me." Gibbs sighed. "I just want to keep touching you."
"I won't stop you." Tony panted. "Ever."
Gibbs' lips returned to Tony's neck nipping then kissing the sweet tender flesh as he continued to stroke Tony's hard cock.
"Jethro." Tony moaned. "Why aren't you fucking me."
Pulling his lips from Tony's neck and brushing them against his ear Gibbs sighed. "Because that's not what I want. I want this and only this right now."
Tony whimpered still amazed at how much Gibbs just loved to satisfy him without consideration for himself.
"So close." Tony groaned.
"God you feel so good." Gibbs snarled. "Come for me."
Tony's body began to tremble as the orgasm started at the base of his spine and started to radiate out through his whole body. He swallowed the scream that threatened as Gibbs carried him over the edge and he came. It was quick and intense, Tony's body melting into Gibbs as his strength left him.
"You are a bad, bad boy." Tony sighed.
"You started it." Gibbs chuckled. He felt Tony go to turn in his arms and tightened his hold.
"Holding me prisoner?"
"No." Gibbs paused. "How about a shower."
"Together?"
"Yes."
"I hope that means it's my turn." Tony smirked to himself.
"Depends." Gibbs whispered in Tony's ear. "On if you're a good boy or not."
Tony laughed. "Oh I'm a very good boy."
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Gibbs was sitting on the couch working on his second cup of coffee went he heard the footsteps coming down the stairs. Reed ran over and jumped on the couch next to Gibbs.
"Morning." Gibbs said.
"Morning." Reed said in the same tone.
"Hungry?" Gibbs asked.
Reed nodded.
Gibbs smirked and looked at Reed who smirked back.
"Come on." Gibbs walked into the kitchen with his coffee, Reed following quickly on his heels.
"Can I have some coffee?"
Gibbs glanced down at Reed. "No."
"Why not?"
"You're wound up enough without caffeine."
"Just a taste?" Reed tried again.
Gibbs handed Reed his cup.
Reed took a sip then made a disgusted face.
"That's yucky." Reed stuck out his tongue and shook his head.
Gibbs chuckled and took the cup back.
"Why do you drink that?" Reed his face still scrunched up.
"I like it." Gibbs smiled. "What do you want?"
"Banana."
Gibbs nodded and grabbed a banana peeling it open and handing it to Reed. He took it and headed back into the living room sitting down on the couch. Gibbs grabbed a cup and poured some orange juice taking it in for Reed.
"When can we get a new couch?" Reed asked trying to get comfortable on one of the lumps.
"Soon." Gibbs sat the glass on the coffee table by Reed.
"And the TV?"
"We are getting all of Tony's stuff here in the next few days we'll get that hooked up."
"Are we getting cable?" Reed took another bite the banana.
"Maybe."
"Did you have fun last night?"
"Yeah." Gibbs chuckled at Reeds constant questions. "I did."
"Did you two kiss?"
"None of your business."
Reed grinned. "You did."
Gibbs shook his head.
Reed put his hand over his mouth and coughed.
"You okay?" Gibbs looked at Reed.
"My throat tickles."
Immediately Gibbs hand went to Reed's forehead. "You feel a little warm. Anything else going on?"
"I'm tired." Reed leaned over onto Gibbs' arm.
"Your stomach upset?"
Reed shook his head.
"Ears?"
Another shake of his head.
Gibbs took the now empty banana peel. "Drink your OJ."
Reed reached over and grabbed the glass taking a drink as Gibbs went and threw the peel away. He put the glass back down and looked up as Gibbs came back into the living room.
"Come on short stuff." Gibbs said scooping Reed into his arms. "Need to check your temp."
Heading upstairs to the bathroom Gibbs plopped Reed down on the toilet and grabbed the thermometer from the medicine cabinet.
"Under the tongue." Gibbs said putting it in Reeds mouth. Giving it some time, Gibbs pulled it back out and held it out looking at the reading. "You've got a little bit of a temp."
Another cough from Reed.
"Let's get you back into bed." Again Gibbs picked up Reed, who this time wrapped his arms around Gibbs' neck and laid his head down on his shoulder. A sure sign to Gibbs that any kid wasn't feeling good.
"Hey my two favorite guys." Tony grinned coming out of the bedroom. His grin faded as he followed Gibbs into Reed's room.
Gently laying Reed down on the bed, Reed was already half asleep.
"What's wrong?" Tony's voice suddenly full of fear and concern.
"He's got a cold." Gibbs chuckled. "He'll be fine. I'll go pick up some child's cough syrup."
"He has a cough." Tony sat down on the edge of the bed and felt Reed's forehead. He looked up at Gibbs. "He's really warm."
"He has a little temp. Not bad."
"What's not bad?" Tony asked.
"One hundred."
"That's not bad?" Tony turned back to Reed who was already now sound asleep. He ran his hands over Reed's head. "Maybe we should call the doctor."
"Tony. It's a cold." Gibbs chuckled.
"How do you know?"
Gibbs sighed.
Tony looked up at Gibbs realizing what he had said. "I mean I know you know but-"
"Tony. Relax." Gibbs shook his head. "It's fine. We watch his temp make sure it doesn't go to high."
"Are you sure we shouldn't call a doctor?" Tony still didn't seem convinced.
Gibbs rubbed his forehead in frustration.
"Sorry I'm new to all this." Tony sounded annoyed.
"I'm going to go pick up some over the counter medication." Gibbs turned to leave and paused. "Let him sleep. It's the best thing for him."
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Standing in front of the kid's medications, Gibbs couldn't believe all the choices. A lot had changed since the eighties.
"Need some help?" A man in his late thirties, brown hair, blue eyes and wearing a white jacket smiled at Gibbs. His name tag said Pharmacy and his name Jack underneath it.
"Yeah. Um a lot more medications on the market since the last time I bought this stuff."
The man smirked. "Seems like a new one comes out every month. How old?"
"Almost five."
"And what's going on?"
"Cough, tickle in his throat, fever one hundred." Gibbs explained.
Jack looked at the shelves and stopped at one of the boxes and handed it to Gibbs.
"This should do the trick." Jack smiled. "Every six hours as needed. Helps with the cough and the temp."
"Thanks." Gibbs nodded.
"Um wait." Jack grabbed another box. "Might want to get this as well."
Gibbs looked at the box. "Switch to this if the temp goes away."
Jack nodded and smiled. "Been through this before?"
"Yeah." Gibbs shook his head. "Just been awhile."
"Let me guess new wife, new dad again."
Gibbs chuckled. "No."
Jack grinned and nodded. "I see."
Gibbs eyebrow went up.
"Been with my husband eleven years." Jack held up his hand showing the ring.
"Yeah." Gibbs smiled.
"We have a six year old."
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Hanging up his coat Gibbs made his way upstairs and into Reeds room. He shook his head when he saw Tony lying on the cot next to Reed's bed.
"He been asleep this whole time?" Gibbs asked.
Tony nodded.
"You don't have to stay in here."
Tony looked up at Gibbs.
"Fine." Gibbs pulled the medicine out of the bag and sat down on the edge of the bed. He touched Reed's shoulder. "Reed, wake up."
Reed rolled over and looked up at Gibbs with sleepy eyes.
"I need you to take some medicine."
Reed sat up as Gibbs filled the pre measured cup.
"Is it grape?"
"Yeah." Gibbs smiled handing the cup to Reed.
Reed took the medicine and made a face. "It's still yucky."
"I know." Gibbs smirked. "Now go back to sleep. We'll check on you in a little bit."
Reed nodded and laid back down falling asleep almost instantly.
Gibbs got up and walked to the door, then stopped and looked at Tony.
Tony didn't move.
"Let him sleep." Gibbs shook his head. "You sitting there staring at him isn't helping."
Still Tony didn't move.
Gibbs just sighed and walked out of the room and down stairs. In the kitchen he poured a cup of coffee, picked up the paper from the table and went in dropping down on the couch. He had read through most of the paper when he finally heard footsteps on the stairs and Tony appeared in the living room.
"I'm new to this." Tony sighed.
Gibbs nodded still staring at the paper.
"So I'm going to freak out a little bit now and then."
Another nod.
"Can you at least look at me?" Tony snapped.
Folding the paper, Gibbs tossed it on the coffee table and looked over at Tony.
"Just because you've been through this don't dismiss how I feel." Tony spat out.
"I'm not."
"Yes you are." Tony folded his hands across his chest. "You're all eye rolls and sighs like I'm some imbecile."
"Tony." Gibbs shook his head.
"I've never been a dad and I've never seen my kid sick so excuse me if I'm concerned." Tony slumped down on the chair beside the couch. "And I can't just get over it and recognize it as just a simple cold."
Gibbs rubbed his forehead.
"I know I'm so damn irritating." Tony's voice was rich with sarcasm.
"Are you done?" Gibbs shot a glare at Tony.
He received a harsh glare back.
"I'm not dismissing your concern, but can you give me some credit for knowing this is just a cold."
"I did. My first thought was to rush him to the hospital." Tony took a deep breath. "Instead I let you go get the medicine."
"You can't rush him to the hospital every time he coughs or gets a fever." Gibbs rolled his eyes.
"See there it is." Tony thrust his finger towards Gibbs. "That eye roll again."
"Tony it's understandable you're worried. I'm just asking you to not let it become all consuming."
"I'm not!" Tony barked.
"When I got back you were sitting in the same spot staring at him sleep." Gibbs looked at Tony. "I was gone almost an hour."
Tony growled as he stood up and went to storm into the kitchen. He felt arms reach around his waist and pull him close before he reached the dining room.
"Stop." Tony pushed at Gibbs' arms trying to struggle free.
"Tony." Gibbs dropped a kiss to his neck. "I didn't mean to dismiss your concern."
"Don't try to be all sweet now." Tony sounded annoyed as he half heartedly continued to try and free himself from Gibbs arms.
"I'm not being sweet." Another kiss to Tony's neck. "I'm being understanding."
Tony rolled his eyes. "Ass."
"You have a cute one." Gibbs whispered in Tony's ear.
Tony tried to not laugh but a snicker escaped his lips as he shook his head.
"Actually it's sexy." Gibbs let one hand drift back and grab Tony's ass.
"You're only saying that because you're horny." Tony chuckled.
"No." Gibbs shook his head. "It's true."
Tony sighed having settled into Gibbs embrace.
"I love you." Gibbs smiled. "And I'll try to be more considerate."
"I'll try not to freak out all the time." Tony rubbed his hand across Gibbs arm. "No guarantees though."
"None needed." Gibbs smirked, kissing Tony's cheek.
Stepping out of Gibbs arms, Tony turned and smiled back at him. His hand came up and caressed Gibbs cheek as he kissed him tenderly.
"Thank you."
Gibbs smiled and nodded.
"And when the hell did you become so freaking understanding." Tony smirked.
"It happens now and then." Gibbs grinned. "Now go check on him. I know you want to."
Tony smiled and turned to walk away. Gibbs quickly smacked his ass.
Tony lifted up his t-shirt and shook his ass at Gibbs. He heard Gibbs laugh and looked back.
"I know you want it."
"Always." Gibbs chuckled.
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Gibbs stood in the doorway of Reed's room watching as Tony touched his forehead then smoothed down his hair. Reed never stirred. Surprisingly, Tony left Reed's bedside and walked over to Gibbs.
"He's not warm anymore." Tony smiled.
"Good." Gibbs nodded.
Taking Gibbs hand Tony led him back down the stairs and towards the couch. Tony lay down and looked up at Gibbs.
Gibbs eye brow went up.
Tony wiggled his finger at Gibbs to join him. Never able to deny Tony, Gibbs joined Tony, they moved to lay on their sides face to face. Gibbs hand touched the small of Tony's back.
"Do we wake him up for lunch?" Tony asked as his arm wrapped around Gibbs waist.
"He'll probably wake up soon." Gibbs smiled.
"So how long do we have?" Tony grinned.
"Not long enough." Gibbs smirked.
Tony's hand slipped down and squeezed Gibbs' ass. "Long enough to play."
"Play." Gibbs chuckled.
Tony kissed down Gibbs' neck.
"Right." Gibbs sighed as his hands crawled up Tony's back feeling the muscles taunt under his touch. He felt Tony's hand squeeze his ass again then push their bodies deeper together. It never ceased to amaze him how good Tony felt. Tony's body was always warm and inviting, the passion and desire always burning just below the surface.
"I love touching you." Tony moaned slipping his hand between their bodies and rubbing Gibbs' cock.
"Tony." Gibbs groaned. "Stop."
"Why? Tony pulled his head back looking into Gibbs' eyes.
"You know why."
"No I don't." Tony slowly undid Gibbs' jeans his hand slipping inside and into Gibbs' boxers. His hand wrapped around Gibbs' cock gently stroking it.
Involuntarily Gibbs eyes closed as he grabbed Tony's ass and squeezed hard.
"Tony." Gibbs growled.
The hand around his cock tightened as the strokes became painfully slow.
Tony's nipped at Gibbs' earlobe then spoke. "Say it."
Gibbs fought the urge to thrust up into Tony's hand. Tony had quickly learned what he liked, learned exactly what drove him crazy and this was one of those things.
"Say it." Tony whispered in Gibbs' ear.
"Please."
"Please what." Tony's hand made a long tight movement up Gibbs' cock.
"Stroke my cock." Gibbs panted. "Hard."
Tony's hand now made quick hard strokes over Gibbs' cock.
Gibbs lips crushed down on Tony's devouring his mouth in an attempt to stop himself from crying out. But as his body shook with the approaching release, Gibbs ripped his lips from Tony's and snarled like some wild animal.
"Come for me." Tony moaned.
The release took hold with such intensity that Gibbs felt the world go black around him as his whole body tensed causing him to crush Tony to him. He tried to take a deep breath only to have his lungs rebel. It was only the soft touch of Tony's lips against his throat that helped to calm him.
Gibbs sighed as he finally loosened his grasp on Tony.
"Oh there will be payback for this."
"Promise." Tony smirked.
"I promise." Gibbs grinned.
"I'm gonna check on Reed."
Gibbs nodded. "I'll grab a quick shower."
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Slipping on some sweats and a t-shirt, Gibbs walked out of the bathroom and down the hall. He smiled when he looked into Reed room. Tony was sitting on the bed, his back against the wall, Reed leaning against his chest as they talked.
"Hey." Tony smiled seeing Gibbs in the door way.
"Feeling better?" Gibbs looked at Reed.
"Little bit." Reed nodded.
"He doesn't have a temp but still has the cough."
"Give him some of the other medicine." Gibbs nodded at the other unopened box.
"Hungry?"
"Yeah." Rang up from Tony and Reed in unison.
Gibbs chuckled and shook his head. "Guess I better feed you both then."
"What we having?" Reed asked.
"I'll find something." Gibbs glanced at Tony. "Stay up here. I'll call you when it's ready."
Down in the kitchen Gibbs heated up some soup and made a couple sandwiches. As he sat it on the table he smiled to himself. It's been a long time since this house felt like a home, but it does now. The ringing of his phone brought him out of his thoughts. Walking over to the coffee table he picked it up and looked at the id. Vance, never a good sign.
"Yeah, Gibbs." Gibbs listened, waited, and finally responded. "Thanks Leon. I owe you one."
With that he put the phone back down on the table.
"Who was that?" Tony asked walking down the stairs carrying Reed who still looked tired.
"Vance."
"Case?" Tony asked with concern.
"No." Gibbs nodded. "Lunch is ready."
"What is it?" Tony asked, sitting Reed down at the table.
"We go before the Judge Monday at 10:30."
"Monday?" Tony looked shocked. "Wow that was quick."
"Leon made some calls." Gibbs paused. "We're taking Monday off."
"We are?" Again Tony looked shocked. Gibbs never took the day off.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
"What Judge?" Reed asked.
"It's just the final step in making sure everything is in place for you stay here." Gibbs explained.
"That lady talked to him right?" Reed asked looked scared again.
"Yeah and everything is fine." Gibbs smiled.
"Do I get to go?" Reed looked at Gibbs.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded. "Now eat your soup."
Reed stuck the spoon in the bowl and took a big mouthful.
Gibbs chuckled.
Tony ran his hands over his face. He didn't expect this to happen so soon.
"It's fine." Gibbs touched Tony's shoulder. "But we do need to call Macy."
Tony nodded.
"I'll see if she can come over in a couple hours."
"So I take it this means."
"Yeah." Gibbs paused. "I had my lawyer draw up some papers."
"You and a lawyer?" Tony chuckled.
"They are necessary some times." Gibbs smirked. "Now eat."
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"This is pretty generous and extensive." Tony said reading through the agreement Gibbs had drawn up.
"It's fair and we need someone who is going to stay." Gibbs looked at Tony. "And deal with our schedules."
Tony nodded. "I get it."
Hearing the knock at the door, Tony went to the door.
"Hey Tony." Macy smiled.
"Macy thanks for coming over." Tony smiled. "Come in."
"No problem."
They walked into the living room and Gibbs stood up and shook Macy's hand.
"Gibbs." She grinned. "I guess Reed gave you his opinion."
"He did." Gibbs smirked.
"Hopeful it was all good."
"It was." Gibbs nodded. "And we have an offer for you."
"An offer?" The term seemed odd for the situation.
"Yeah." Gibbs handed her the agreement.
"Wow." Macy looked surprised when she saw the rather thick stack of papers.
"Did you have a contract with any of your past employers?" Gibbs asked.
"I did." Macy nodded. "But usually when you're dealing with being a full time live in nanny."
"Well in some ways this is going to be worse." Gibbs chuckled. "You can read through it here, take it to your lawyer, or whatever you're comfortable with."
"I'd like to take a look through it here." Macy smiled. "Then if I have any questions we can talk."
"Sure." Gibbs nodded.
"Something to drink?" Tony asked.
"I'm good." She said dropping down onto the couch and tossing her bag at her feet.
About twenty minutes later, Macy put the papers down. Gibbs walked in front the kitchen and sat in the chair by the couch. Tony followed a few minutes later and sat down on the couch.
"I'm not even sure what to say." Macy shook her head.
"What's wrong?" Gibbs asked taking a deep breath.
"No." She shook her head. "Nothing is wrong. I mean it's-"
"We can talk about changing anything you aren't happy with." Tony looked concerned.
"It's an amazing offer." Macy smiled trying to sooth the concern she saw on Tony's face.
"Then what?" Tony asked.
"I just didn't expect all this." Macy chuckled. "This is thorough."
"We need someone long term we don't want to go through this process again in a year." Gibbs looked at Macy. "Reed needs the stability with everything he's been through."
"Yeah I can see you want that." Macy sighed. "The bonuses for staying are great."
"So?" Gibbs leaned forward putting his elbows on his knees.
"No one would turn this down." She laughed.
"Good." Gibbs smiled.
"I do have one request or suggestion." Macy glanced between Tony and Gibbs.
"What?" Gibbs asked.
"I'm staying with a friend right now." Macy paused. "Since the family I worked for moved. I'm still looking for an apartment."
Gibbs nodded.
"I saw an apartment complex on the way here." Macy smiled. "About five miles back."
"Yeah. Their nice apartments." Tony nodded. "I looked at them once."
"I'll make a couple calls." Gibbs smirked understanding what Macy was getting at.
"That way I'd be close if you got called to a case."
"It's a good idea." Gibbs chuckled. "We definitely need to thank Abby."
"So do I." Macy laughed.
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Monday came too soon and Tony was a ball of nerves as he dressed for court. Gibbs smirked as he walked into the bedroom and watched Tony readjust his tie.
"It's fine." Gibbs shook his head.
"Why aren't you dressed?" Tony asked, seeing Gibbs still in his sweats and t-shirt.
"I was helping someone else get dressed." Gibbs grinned.
"Do I have to wear this?" Reed pouted as he walked into the bedroom.
Tony looked down at him and smiled. It was scary, Reed looking like a little man in his dress pants and shirt. The tie was what he was complaining about.
"You can take it off once we're done." Tony chuckled.
Reed groaned. "Fine."
Grabbing his clothes Gibbs disappeared into the bathroom.
Jumping up on the bed, Reed sat there and looked at Tony.
"What's on your mind?" Tony asked sitting down next to him.
"Is it over after this?" Reed asked.
"Yes." Tony sighed. "And really this is nothing."
"Are you sure?" Reed looked concerned.
"Yes." Tony smiled.
"What do I have to do?"
Tony chuckled. "Just sit there with Jethro and look handsome."
"I can do that." Reed grinned.
"Yeah I know." Tony shook his head.
"Then what?"
"We go have lunch."
"Cool." Reed fell back on the bed. "And I can take the tie off."
"And you can take the tie off then."
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Walking into the courthouse, Tony looked down at Reed not sure if he was in awe of the large overwhelming building or scared.
"This is huge!" Reed said answering Tony's question.
"Yeah." Tony chuckled.
"There's Mark." Gibbs nodded to where Mark sat on a bench outside one of the courtrooms.
"Mark." Tony smiled as they approached the man.
"Tony. Jethro." Mark smiled shaking their hands. Then he looked at Reed. "How's it going my man?"
"Awesome." Reed grinned. "You have to come see my jungle gym."
"Jungle gym?" Mark looked at Tony then back at Reed. "That sounds pretty cool."
"It's awesome and all my friends helped build it."
"Really." Mark grinned. "You made a lot of new friends?"
Reed nodded. "There's Abby, Ziva, Tim, Ducky, Jimmy, Director Vance. Oh and Macy. She's my babysitter."
"Wow. That's a lot of friends." Mark chuckled. "You've been busy."
"And I got to see mold, blood, tire tracks. And Jimmy showed me pictures of teeth."
Mark looked confused.
"He got a tour of NCIS." Gibbs smirked.
"Ah right." Mark laughed. "Seems like everything is going well?"
"It is." Tony smiled.
"Well this is just the last step. Shouldn't take long." Mark motioned for Tony to sit down.
Dropping down next to Mark, Tony cleared his throat.
"Don't worry." Mark smiled. "The judge will ask me a few questions, just to clarify all the paperwork he has. He may ask you a couple questions just about how Reed is adjusting and then he'll ask the witness to stand up and should end with that."
"The witness?" Tony looked concerned.
"Your character witness." Mark wasn't sure why Tony looked concerned.
"You never said anything about that?" Tony paused. "Is that Jethro?"
"No." Mark pulled out a file. "I have five witnesses listed which is over kill actually."
"I never gave you a list of character witnesses."
"I know I received the list from the NCIS office." Mark chuckled. "Didn't they tell you?"
"Who?" Tony asked.
Gibbs shook his head already knowing what was going on.
"From Director Vance. He said you had five witnesses who wanted to be here."
Just as Tony looked up at Gibbs. Five people suddenly approached them.
Looking over at their friends, Tony shook his head trying to shake away the tears that threatened.
"Did you really think we would let you go through any of this alone?" Ducky smiled.
"We're family." Abby paused. "And we do this together."
Tim, Ziva, and Jimmy nodded in agreement.
Tony nodded not trusting his voice.
"Sorry I'm late." Macy came jogging up beside the others.
"Hey Macy." Abby smiled.
"Alright." Mark stood up. "Let's get this show on the road."
Gibbs kissed Tony quickly. "Everyone will be right behind you."
Tony smiled and touched Gibbs cheek. "I know."
Walking into the courtroom, Mark and Tony made their way to the table in front of the judge's bench and took a seat. The two benches behind them filled with their family as Abby had said. Reed was sitting on Gibbs lap talking to Abby who was beside him and Macy and Ziva was leaning over from the bench behind.
Mrs. Tamlin and a lawyer walked over and sat at the table on the opposite side of Tony and Mark.
"HI!" Reed said and waved at her when she looked back.
She waved back and smiled.
A few moments later the judge walked in.
"All rise."
"Please be seated." Judge Turner shook his head as he sat down. Everyone sat except for Mark and the other lawyer. "This is the hearing for guardianship of Reed Geery. I have the report from Child Protective Services."
"Yes sir." The other lawyer spoke.
The judge looked at Mrs. Tamlin. "Your recommendation still stands?"
"Yes sir." She nodded.
"There is no surviving family and Mr. DiNozzo was appointed legal guardian by the parents." The judge looked at Mark.
"Yes your honor." Mark answered.
Looking at the papers in front of him the judge glanced at a few things then looked back at Mark. "Reed will attend school starting this fall at Garmon Elementary?"
"Yes as long as he passes the entrance exam next week, which he already passed in Ohio."
"And the home that Mr. DiNozzo and Reed have been living in." The judge looked at a paper again. "Owned by Mr. Gibbs. Is that to be their permanent residence?"
"Yes your honor and papers where actually filed last week. The home is actually now in Mr. DiNozzo's and Mr. Gibbs' names. If you need the paper-"
"No I have it." The judge said as he found the paper.
Tony glared back at Gibbs. He had never told Tony about that.
Gibbs just shrugged and smiled at Tony.
"Mr. DiNozzo and Mr. Gibbs both work."
"And they have already hired a skilled child care provider." Mark pulled out a copy of Macy's resume. "I have her vita."
"Approach the bench." The Judge held out his hand as Mark approached and accepted the paper.
Returning to the table Mark spoke again. "She has a Bachelors degree in child psychology and education."
The judge quickly read through the vital. "And the character witness."
Everyone behind Tony stood up.
The judge shook his head. "Counselor, only one character witness is necessary."
"I know your honor but they all wanted to be here." Mark explained.
"I need to talk to one so make a choice." The judge smirked.
"Ducky. Everyone else sit." Mark smiled.
"Your name?" The judge asked.
"Doctor Donald Mallard." Ducky nodded.
"How long have you known Mr. DiNozzo?"
"Around ten years, give or take a few days." Ducky smiled.
"And you feel he can raise Reed with all the responsibility necessary."
"Absolutely Anthony is a capable, responsible, and loving individual."
"Do you know Mr. Gibbs?"
"Yes." Ducky nodded.
"And do you believe he will also be a positive influence on raising Reed?"
"A child could not ask for two better people to be role models."
"Thank you Doctor Mallard." The judge nodded.
"That was easy." Ducky mumbled as he sat down.
"Does the state have anything else?" The judge asked looking at the state's appointed lawyer.
"No your honor."
"Do you have anything?" The Judge looked at Mark.
"No your honor."
"Guardianship approved." The Judge brought down the gavel.
The courtroom erupted in applause.
The Judge glared back at the group behind Tony, causing them all to pause then he shook his head and walked out of the courtroom.
"Is that it?" Reed looked at Gibbs.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
"Can I take this off now?" Reed pulled at the tie.
"Yeah." Gibbs chuckled as he help Reed remove the tie.
Tony and Mark came around to the group. Tony grabbed Gibbs by the middle of the shirt and pulled him forward.
"And when were you going to tell me about the house?" Tony asked.
"Right now." Gibbs grinned.
"You didn't have to do that." Tony sighed.
"I did." Gibbs nodded. "Because that is your home, Reed's home, no matter what."
"Thank you." Tony smiled and gave Gibbs a quick kiss. "Now can we get lunch, I'm starved."
"Mark can you come?" Gibbs asked.
"I have another case." Mark paused. "But thank you."
"Please come visit." Tony shook Mark's hand. "Reed would love it."
"I will." Mark smiled. "Congratulations."
"Thank you for everything." Tony sighed. "Really."
Mark nodded then looked at Jethro.
"I'm going to talk to Mark for a minute." Gibbs looked at Tony. "Be right back."
The two men stepped outside the courtroom and Mark handed Gibbs a small piece of paper.
"The name and number you wanted." Mark smiled.
"Thanks." Gibbs glanced at the paper then stuffed it into his inside coat pocket.
"She can take care of everything."
"Good." Gibbs nodded and extended his hand to Mark. "Again thank you for everything."
"Anytime." Mark sighed. "Well I do really need to go."
Turning to return to the courtroom everyone started to emerge.
"We need to get back." Abby sighed.
"I figured." Gibbs smiled.
"We love you." Abby hugged him.
"We know." Gibbs dropped a kiss on her forehead.
"Can we go? I'm hungry." Reed ran up to Gibbs and asked.
"We're going I'm just saying goodbye to everyone." Gibbs rolled his eyes.
"My stomach's growling." Reed grinned.
"Okay I get it." Gibbs chuckled.
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"Can I go change?" Reed asked the minute they stepped in the door.
"Yeah. Go." Gibbs chuckled.
Reed took off up the steps.
Closing the door behind him, Tony leaned back and grabbed Gibbs' arm.
"Hey." Gibbs smirked falling against Tony.
"Thank you." Tony sighed putting his arms around Gibbs' neck. "For everything today and every day."
A nod as Gibbs wrapped his arms around Tony sliding his hands down his back side.
"The house, you shouldn't have-"
Gibbs silenced him with a kiss.
"It's our home now." Gibbs paused. "That's what I want, always."
"Look at you all sweet."
Gibbs chuckled. "Yeah that's me Mr. Sweet."
A knock at the door made Tony jumped.
"It's Macy." Gibbs smirked letting go of Tony.
"Macy?" Tony stepped away from the door.
"Hey Macy thanks for coming." Gibbs said opening the door.
"No problem." She smiled. "Where's my main man?"
"Changing." Tony looked at her then Gibbs.
"Macy is taking Reed to NCIS." Gibbs paused. "Then she and Abby are taking him to dinner."
"Okay." Tony still looked confused.
"I wanted to talk to you about some things."
"Good things?" Tony asked concerned.
"Always." Gibbs grinned.
"MACY!" Reed squealed coming down the stairs.
"Hey you." She smiled as Reed ran over and hugged her. "You ready to party?"
"Yeah!" He looked back at Tony.
"You're gonna hang out with Macy at NCIS for awhile." Tony smiled.
"COOL!"
"Then Abby and I are taking you out to dinner." Macy grinned. "Sound good."
"Awesome." Reed nodded.
"We'll be back around seven."
Gibbs nodded. "Sounds good."
"You two doing grown up things again?" Reed rolled his eyes.
"Yeah." Gibbs smirked. "But you deserve to go have fun today."
Reed grinned. "Thanks."
Pulling out his wallet Gibbs handed Reed a ten dollar bill.
Reed's eyes got big.
"In case you want something or need something while you're out partying." Gibbs chuckled.
"Sweet!" Reed stuffed it down in the pocket of his jeans.
Gibbs shook his head. He really was like Tony in a lot of ways.
"You ready?" Macy asked Reed.
"Love ya." Reed grinned as he took Macy's hand.
"You too. Have fun." Tony smiled.
Tony and Gibbs watched from the door as the car drove away. Then Gibbs, closed the door and grabbed Tony pulling him into his arms.
"Is this why you wanted to be alone?" Tony grinned as he slipped his arms around Gibbs' neck.
"No." Gibbs chuckled. "But it's a perk."
"So what is it you have to talk about?"
"Let's go sit down." Gibbs nodded towards the living room.
"You're kind freaking me out Jethro."
"I told you it's nothing terrible." Gibbs shook his head sitting down on the couch.
Tony dropped down next to him still looking concerned.
Taking Tony's hand Gibbs took a deep breath.
"I love you and I love Reed." Gibbs paused. "And I want to make sure both of you are always taken care of."
"Jethro." Tony sighed. "We are taken care of."
"I know but with Reed and our situation we need to take specific measures to make sure he always stays here."
"Which means what?" Tony asked.
"I want us both to legally adopt Reed. That way if anything happens to either of us, there's no questions and no concerns." Gibbs watched Tony for a reaction. "Is that something you're comfortable with?"
Tony leaned forward capturing Gibbs' lips in an all too brief kiss. When he pulled back he was smiling.
"I think that's amazing and wonderful."
Gibbs smiled. "Good."
"Is this why Mark pulled you aside?" Tony grinned.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded. "He gave me the name of a lawyer that can handle everything for us."
"Okay."
"I'll call her tomorrow get everything started." Gibbs cleared his throat.
"Something else on your mind?" Tony could hear the nervousness in Gibbs' voice, which he rarely if ever heard.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
There was a long pause.
"Are you gonna tell me?" Tony chuckled.
"You know I don't throw the love word around." Gibbs took both of Tony's hands
"I know." Tony grinned.
"But I love you." Gibbs sighed. "More than I ever thought I would love someone."
"I love you too. You know that." Tony squeezed Gibbs hands.
"And I don't ever wanna be without you again." Gibbs gaze fixed on Tony.
"You won't."
"I wanna make sure of that." Gibbs drop to his knee in front of Tony.
Tony's eyes went wide. "Jethro?"
"I want you forever." Gibbs reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box. Opening it he held it out to Tony. "Will you marry me?"
Tony stopped breathing as he looked at the gold ring then at Gibbs and back at the ring.
"Are sure about this?" Tony stared at Gibbs looking for any doubt.
"Yes." Gibbs nodded. "Never been as sure about anything in my life."
Forgetting completely about the ring, Tony crushed his lips to Gibbs pushing him off balance. Gibbs' arms wrapped around Tony and they tumbled to the floor, Tony crashing down onto Gibbs. They never broke the kiss, just laid their on the floor locked in the embrace. Gibbs finally pulled back.
"Is that a yes?" Gibbs chuckled.
"Yes." Tony smiled. "God yes."
Again Gibbs pulled Tony into a kiss this time passionate and with a ravenous need. Reaching out with one hand he pushed the coffee table hard sending it skidding across the floor and out of the way. Then his hands reached between their bodies tugging and pulling at the button and zipper on Tony's slacks until they fell open and he could shove his hand inside. There was no longer any surprise when he found Tony not wearing anything underneath. Instead he eagerly wrapped his hand around Tony's cock and started stroking.
Tony moaned breaking their kiss and tossing his head back as his upper body rose up and he rocked over Gibbs' hard cock.
"Yes." Tony sighed.
Letting go of Tony's cock, Gibbs forced Tony's jacket off his shoulders and jerked it down, then Tony pulled the dress shirt over his head not wanting to deal with unbuttoning it. As soon as Tony's chest was bared, Gibbs' arms caressed up Tony's back pulling himself up and devouring Tony's neck. Shoving his hand back into Tony's slacks Gibbs was again stroking Tony's cock.
"Make me come." Tony groaned. "Please."
"Just like this?" Gibbs growled.
"Yes." Tony nodded.
"No." Gibbs turned gently tossing Tony down onto his back on the floor.
"What do you what?" Tony asked thrusting himself up against Gibbs' body.
"These gone." Gibbs jerked Tony's slacks down off his body leaving him naked.
"Why are you still dressed?" Tony tore Gibbs' jacket and shirt from his body. "That's better."
"Glad to hear it." Gibbs smirked then moaned as Tony's hands grabbed his cock through his slacked.
"You should be naked by now." Tony grinned as he unfastened Gibbs' slacks and started pushing them down his hips. Gibbs shifting them off the rest of the way.
"Happy now?"
Tony nodded then grabbed Gibbs by the back of the head and yanked him forward. "I'd be happier if you were making love to me."
"Well I do always want to make you happy." Gibbs sighed then nodded towards the end table.
Reaching into the drawer, Tony grabbed the small bottle, opened it and squeezed some lube into his hand. Wrapping his hand around Gibbs' cock, Tony stroked the lube over it.
"Tony." Gibbs groaned. "If you keep doing that."
Tony grinned and released Gibbs' cock. Swooping down Gibbs captured Tony's lips again as he ran two fingers over his cock coating them with some lube before pushing one against Tony's tight opening. As his finger gently slipped inside, Gibbs felt Tony moan into the kiss.
"Jethro." Tony dropped his head back as his body begged for more.
"Not enough?"
"No I want you." Tony whimpered. "Please."
"Fine." Gibbs growled removing his finger and grabbing his cock pressing it against Tony slowly guiding himself in.
"God yes." Tony moaned grasping Gibbs' hips and forcing him deeper into him. "Fuck me."
Gibbs let the need take over as he created a steady rhythm in and out of Tony. Why was it even more intense every time which made it even harder to make it last?
"This is so crazy." Gibbs sighed as he wrapped his hand around Tony's cock stroking over its length.
"Jethro." Tony clawed at Gibbs' hips.
"How can it keep getting better?" Gibbs slammed harder into Tony, as he increased his speed over Tony's cock.
"Make me come." Tony panted. "Harder."
Gibbs' hand tightened around Tony's cock pumping over it faster and harder.
"Oh God." Tony cried out. "Jethro."
Tony plunged over the edge, falling into some bottomless abyss that he never wanted to return from.
Lunging into Tony, Gibbs gave in, overwhelmed by the ecstasy and accepting the releasing. He roared like some wild animal as he came and collapsed down onto Tony's body.
"Question?" Tony murmured still trying to catch his breath.
"What?" Gibbs groaned.
"This isn't like a-" Tony panted. "some weird amazing sex before marriage thing is it?"
Gibbs laughed. "No."
"You're not gonna like only want it once a month when we get married?"
"God no." Gibbs shook his head
"Good."
"Why is that your plan?" Gibbs rolled off of Tony. "Seduce me into marrying you with amazing sex then cutting me off."
Tony chuckled and shook his head. "Absolutely not."
"You did want the ring right?" Gibbs laughed as he picked up the ring box from the floor.
Tony rolled over on his side. "Oh god I'm so sorry."
Gibbs smirked. "I'm not complaining. Just um wanted to make sure."
"It's beautiful." Tony sighed taking the box from Gibbs.
"I'm glad you like it." Gibbs turned facing Tony and pulled the ring out of the box. He took Tony's hand and slipped it on his finger. "Looks even better on your finger."
"Yeah."
Taking Tony's hand Gibbs kissed the ring. "No getting away now."
"I wouldn't even try." Tony grinned.
Gibbs' arm circled around Tony and drew Tony against his body. His lips brushed against Tony's ear. "You are the one. I want to marry you because I know you are all I will ever need and want for the rest of my life."
"That's good." Tony sighed. "Because I only plan to do this marriage thing once."
"You will believe me." Gibbs nodded.
Tony glanced at the clock on the wall.
"You know" Tony kissed Gibbs neck. "We have four hours before Reed comes back."
"Something you want to do." Gibbs sighed. "To occupy that time?"
"I wanna take you upstairs and start again."
Gibbs nodded. "Sounds like a great idea."
"Figure I better test drive the goods as much as possible." Tony smirked. "Make sure you can keep up."
Gibbs smirked. "I'm a Marine, you need to keep up with me."
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