Title: The Beginning of the Two Dads

Rating: PG

Contains: Fluff, Humor, Cuteness

Pairings: McNozzo (Mainly), few random pairings

Copyright: All characters belong to CBS

Comment from Author: Sorry it took a while for the next part!I am writing the next one now!

The Beginning of the Two Dads

Part IV

Tim sat in Gibbs' basement, which always gave him an uneasy feeling. It had to be the fact that there were tools everywhere, and it was pretty dim. He tapped his fingers on the table as he waited for Gibbs to come down. The older man was brewing up some coffee for them.

Tim's nerves were out of whack. Gibbs already knew that the baby was going to show up in the next couple of months. Tim was just worried, about taking time off. Would Gibbs be alright with it? Tim already turned in the request but he wanted to know how his boss really felt about it.

Gibbs came down the stairs holding two mugs. He set one down in front of Tim and sipped his own mug. He went to the other side of the table, set his mug down and looked at the younger man, "What did you want to talk about, McGee?"

Tim helped himself to the coffee, to delay his response, "Well…I just wanted to know how you felt about me taking time off from the team."

Gibbs stared at him. He recalled a few days before and how Tim put the request on his desk and practically bolted out of the room, "You didn't give me a chance to react, McGee."

Tim blushed a bit, "Yea…sorry."

"You already told me that you'd have to take time off. I approved the request. What else do you want. McGee?" Gibbs took another sip of his coffee as he watched the younger man tense up a bit.

"I…I don't want you mad at me, boss." Tim frowned, "I know I am not a great asset to the team…b-"

"Tim." Gibbs interrupted, "You are a great asset to the team. We will miss you. Vance will force me to put a temp in your place…but that is it." He sat down on a stool, "You will always have a part on my team, McGee. Remember that."

"I know, boss." Tim said, feeling relieved, "There was another thing I wanted to ask you…"

"Which is?" Gibbs crossed his arms, staring down the younger man.

"As you know…Tony's dad refuses to speak with him. Only family I got left is my sister." Tim frowned, "Our son needs people he can look up to…"

"Son?"

"Sarah has a feeling it's a boy…" Tim shrugged, "I suppose she could feel it?"

Gibbs grinned, "You know very well that everyone is here for you."

"I know…" He took a deep breath in and let it out slowly, "I would love for you to be our son's grandfather. You're practically our father already and we just hope with the baby coming you'll do the same."

Gibbs grabbed his mug, "I already planned on it, McGee."

Tim smiled, his heart was pounding from his nerves but it was slowly calming down, "I'll miss working…"

"Your son will need you. First few years are important." Gibbs explained, "When you're gone, I'll make sure Tony doesn't get himself shot…"

Tim laughed uneasily, "I know…" He took a drink of his coffee and checked his watch.

"Have to be somewhere?"

"Going to dinner at my sister's in an hour…" Tim explained as he stood up, "I better head home to get Tony…"

Gibbs stood up also, "McGee…don't be scared of me. I am here for you, Tony and the rest of the team. I will take care of you all." He put his hand on Tim's shoulder, "You still have about three months left at NCIS."

"I know…I just wanted the air clear before I left…" Tim said sadly.

"It was clear, Tim." Gibbs said softly, "Work hard these next three months and taking the time off won't bother you. Alright?"

"Yes, boss." Tim said with a smile, "I'll see you tomorrow."

Gibbs watched Tim go up the stairs. He let out a sigh and went over to his work bench; he took out some wood and started cutting it down. He took out a piece of paper and looked it over. He grinned to himself, "A son, huh?"

TBC