AN/ I got a question where this story takes place, that would be season 3 just before they know about Gibbs' family. Only in my story they will get to know before the explosion (at least Tony will) PS. In the previous chapter I accidentally posted it as the prologue but was actually chapter one, so this is chapter two.

Chapter two

Tony exited the Director's office with a sigh. He was tired and he was starting to get a headache. He knew where that would lead him, he hadn't had one since NCIS but he knew he was going to have a migraine soon. Taking precaution he took a Tylenol as soon as he reached his desk ignoring the questionable looks from his coworkers.

'If you guys have time staring at me you guys have better found Arkadi and Bobrov', he said calmly.

'Are you okay Tony?', Ziva asked.

'Yeah, Ziva, I'm perfectly fine, now find me those men.' He knew that it was unfair to sound so irritated, but he couldn't help it. He was hurting both physically because of his approaching migraine, and emotionally because he had to relive a part of his life he didn't want to remember twice in less than an hour.

'I'm going to see Abby', he said. He knew he would be embraced in hugs and rambling but he needed to get away from the bullpen.

When he came down Gibbs was just waiting in the elevator, he looked worried at his senior field agent.

'You okay, Tony?'

'Headache', was Tony's short reply.

'When you're done here go see Ducky and get some rest, we don't want you getting your migraines back.' Tony was honestly surprised at that remark. How could Gibbs know about his migraines?

'I know, DiNozzo, because I know your medical file just as well as Ducky.'

'It's not a big deal boss, I can handle it.'

'I don't want you to handle it, I want to avoid you handling it and I want your ass over at my place tonight 20:00.'

'Why?', he asked.

'We have to talk kid...but not here...god not here', Gibbs said, before entering the elevator and leaving. Tony was a little taken aback, Gibbs called him kid and told him to come over plus he sounded just as lost and sad, as he had sounded just a little earlier when he was telling about his family.

He shook his head and pushed his thought away before entered Abby's lab.

As soon as Abby saw Tony, she ran towards him and embraced him.

'Oh, Tony! I'm so sorry, I never knew! Nobody knew, why didn't you tell us? Once you're ready you have to tell me all about them! I saw the picture and you all looked so cute together, and you with...'

'Abby, you and I both need to breathe, so what about you letting me go and then we both take a deep breath.' Abby blushed a little, but did as Tony told her to do.

'Now, as for why I never told anyone, I barely dealt with it myself, plus I barely knew you guys, once I handled it better and it would seem a little strange to come in like: hey guys, just so you know, I once had a wife and daughter but they got shot like pigs in a slaughterhouse, sorry that I never told you guys about it. Now, who wants a pizza!?' Between the lines he had started to raise his voice and he now was nearly shooting at Abby. Abby looked a little scared because of his outburst, and didn't know how to react, what to say or what to do.

'I...I...I'm s...sorry...', she whispered.

'No Abbs, I'm sorry, you didn't deserve that, I'm a little on edge, that's no excuse, I'm sorry.' He turned around and left for the bullpen. He needed to get out of here, it was just getting too much and his headache was now nearly killing him. He needed a break.

Happy that Abby hadn't followed him he entered the bullpen and rushed to his desk to take some more Tylenol.

'Tony,', Gibbs said quietly 'Go home, rest and come back tomorrow when you've got your head clear.' Tony gave a short nod and stood up from his desk only to drop back in with a groan. He closed his eyes in agony and rubbed his temples.

'On second thought, I'll bring you to my place, you are in no state to drive.'

'M' fine, just bring me home', he mumbled.

'And how will you come to work tomorrow hmm?' Okay, for granted, Tony hadn't thought about that. His head just hurt too much and he wanted everyone to just shut up and turn off the lights!

Gibbs had driven slower than he had ever done, he drove the distance in much more time than usual he ever did.

Once at his place he helped Tony out the car and towards his house, his master bedroom was the darkest room in the house beside the basement, since he couldn't let Tony sleep on his boat, the decision was made to let him rest in his room.

He nearly carried Tony up the stairs and was glad to finally reach the top.

'Not as young as you used to be, marine', he muttered under his breath while trying to catch it.

Gently, he placed Tony in his bed and pulled off his shoes. Quickly returning with a glass of water and a wet towel to cover his eyes.

'Thx, b'ss...M sorry f'r this...', Tony mumbled.

'It's okay Tony, you just rest, we'll talk later,' Gibbs whispered. It didn't take too long, before Tony was asleep.

Gibbs sat down on his couch. He didn't want to tell anyone about his girls but he felt like he owed it to Tony to tell him about his girls. They both share the same pain, a pain he wishes upon no one! The young man means a lot to Gibbs, he has Gibbs' six like no one ever had and told him when he went too far on his own special way.

'Boss, you really need to go and see Moby Dick.', Tony once told him. Back then he didn't like the comment but now he could appreciate it. No, he has to tell Tony about Shannon and Kelly, it's time he should follow up on his own advice.

A BIG thank you to my new Beta Smilessimile. Hopefully people will quit nagging about some innocent mistakes :D

Next chapter, Gibbs' girls and some Russian action :D