Tony: We know how it feels to lose a teammate.
"Plan on going home tonight DiNozzo?"
Gibbs didn't get a response.
"You're fired."
Tony snapped his head up briefly. "Sounds good boss."
"Something on your mind DiNozzo?"
"Not really. Other than almost losing another…ya know what? Not important. I should get going…Cheers marathon is on tonight."
Gibbs watched as he began to gather his things and stealthy placed himself in front of his Agent.
"You can come watch too if you want. Just didn't think you were a comedy kinda guy…then again, I can see how the drinking part appeals to ya…okay, that didn't come out right."
He continued his glare.
And after nine years of decrypting Gibbs expressions, Tony knew this was a battle he couldn't win.
"I was just thinking boss. Ya know, about the past. Don't you ever?"
"Every day."
He didn't pry. "Don't get me wrong, I don't enjoy it. Mostly because there's not a damn thing I can do to change it…but I don't know, seeing them make preparations for Haddar…the anger in their eyes, wanting to blame someone…"
Gibbs nodded slowly while a moment of silence passed.
"I know what you're gonna say. Losing people comes with the job. It's the risk we take. The usual veteran cop line…"
"Line?"
"Yeah, ya know, like in a movie."
"Veteran?"
"Well let's face it boss, you're no rookie." He caught his glare. "I'll go now."
Gibbs watched him move towards the elevator and called back.
"Kate will always be a part of us."
Tony managed a small smile and thought for a moment. "Guess they all will."