"Why do you think he never told us?" Tony asked as he got out of the car. Ziva chuckled as she walked towards the familiar house a container in one hand while her other held onto to Tony. "I mean we've been like family for a really, really long time."
"Are you jealous Tony?" She asked looking at him.
"No…. Not jealous…. Curious, confused, a little hurt…. But not jealous."
"Poor baby…. What would make you feel better?" She asked with a seductive grin.
"Well Zee-Vah. I can think of something." Tony said with a grin as he stepped closer towards her. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer, but before they could kiss they heard the sound of screeching tires.
"ABBY." They heard McGee shout as the Hearse came to a stop.
"Not now Timmy. Abby's on a mission." Abby jumped out of the car and stalked towards Gibbs house almost knocking Tony and Ziva along the way.
"Hey Rudeness people are standing here you know." Tony said as he adjusted his suit.
"Not Now Anthony Abby needs to focus."
"Did she just call me Anthony?" He asked in confusion as he looked at McGee and Ziva who just looked back at him. "Abby."
"SHH." The Goth said as she quietly walked up the steps of the house. Tony, Ziva and McGee quickly stood behind her as they made their way up the porch. Abby held a finger up to her lip turning to face Tony. He did the same with Ziva as she did with McGee who turned but found nobody.
"DOORS OPEN YOU FOUR." Jenny shouted from the other side. Ziva grabbed the door handle and walked in with McGee following close behind.
"Hello Director." The Former Mossad Agent said as she stepped into the kitchen where Jenny was currently chopping carrots.
"Shalom Ziva." She looked up and saw Abby walking up the stairs. "Abby is there a reason why you're going upstairs?"
"No reason Mommy just thought I'd say Hi to the folks before our guest arrive." Jenny smiled at the name as she went back to chopping Carrots. Abby had taken it upon herself to call Gibbs and her Mom and Dad ever since they got married. Ever since then it had become an inside type of joke between the team Jenny and Cynthia who was often referred to as Cousin Cynthia.
"Do you need help with anything Jenny?" Ziva said looking at the red head.
"You can start on the fruit salad Ziva…. Tim, Tony why don't you boys go see if Gibbs needs any help with the grill."
"Cookout I love it." Tony said as he walked towards the backyard. He gave Ziva a quick kiss before walking out. Tim did the same to Abby who smiled as she gave him a quick pat on the butt making him jump.
"No I don't mind Seeley…. Well how many are coming? That's not a lot of people Seeley…. Alright I'll see you when you get here." Gibbs hung up his phone and looked up to see his two agents walking up to him. "You two are early."
"Didn't have much of a choice Boss." Tony said with a smile.
"Abby practically dragged me here boss." McGee said with a shiver. The three of them share a laugh. "So Boss what do you need help with?"
"Well looks like we're going to have more guest so DiNozzo."
"Store run on it Boss." Tony looks over at McGee who starts to turn and follow the senior agent.
"Hey Gibbs." Abby said walking up to him as she saw Tim and Tony walk past her. "Where are you two going?"
"Store run." They Both said as they kept walking.
"Have fun." She stopped in front of Gibbs and Crossed her arms.
"Can I help you Abs?" Gibbs asked as he put charcoal on the grill.
"Why didn't you tell us you had a nephew?"
"I'll tell you later Abs... please go help your Mother."
"Yes sir." She said with a salute as she turned to leave.
"Don't Call Me Sir Abs." Gibbs said with a smile.
"Yes Ma'am"
"See you in a few." Booth said into the phone before closing it and looking over at Brennan who is looking out the window taking in the scenery. "What's on your mind Bones?"
"Just thinking." She answers still looking out the window.
"About?"
"How I'm going to thank the man that helped Pop's save you." He reaches over and grabs her hand bringing it up to his lips. She looks over and smiles as she caresses his cheek. The sound of Brennan's cell phone brings them out of their loving trance.
"Brennan." She answers in her usual way. "Yes Angela we're almost there…. Stop asking that question." She hangs up the phone and turns to look at Booth who is looking at the road. "Are we there yet?"
"Couple more minutes Bones."
"I still feel bad for not bringing anything."
"What are you talking about Bones you made your famous Seven Layer Dish."
"I still don't think it's enough."
"Trust me Bones it's going to be enough…. Gibbs likes to spoil his guest."
"But what about Cam, Angela, Hodgins."
"Bones it's going to be alright I promise you."
"If you say so Booth." The rest of the ride was in comfortable silence. Often she would sneak glances at him or he would do the same to her. Brennan looked out the window and thought back to the night that changed her life for the better.
Booth and her had just come out of Sweets office and were walking in front of the Hoover Building.. "I'm the Gambler…. I believe in giving this a chance…. I wanna give this a shot." Brennan looked at him.
"You mean us?" She asked. "No the FBI won't let us work together."
"Don't do that. That is no reason for." He didn't even finish his sentence as his lips crashed into hers. Brennan tried to push away but her mind betrayed her as her arms wrapped around his neck. "I can't change Booth…. I don't know how." She said as her head rested on his chest.
"I'm not asking you to change Bones…. I want you just the way you are…. That's the way I love you." He said as he kissed the top of her head.
"I can't promise that I won't get scared Booth…. I might run."
"I know Bones…. And I'll chase you wherever you'll go I'll be right there."
"Promise." She asked looking up at him.
"Promise." He leaned down and kissed her enter winding his fingers with hers.
"Bones…. Bones…. Earth to Temperance wake up Temperance." She looked over at a smiling Booth who was opening his door.
"What's going on?" She asked unbuckling her seatbelt.
"We're here Bones." Brennan got out of the SUV and looked back over at Hodgins Mini where Angela and Cam were getting out. "Alright Squints listen up." Booth said taking off his glasses. "Their will be no embarrassing questions of any kind…. Angela I'm talking to you….. No conspiracy rants understand."
"Yes Dad." Angela said with a roll of her eyes. Hodgins and Cam tried to hide their chuckles to no avail. Booth just glared at the three of them before turning to Brennan.
"A little help here Bones." He said with a defeated look. Brenna turned and looked at the two scientists and artist.
"Listen to your father." Was all she said making the three of them burst into laughter. She turned and smiled at Booth making him smile and shake his head.
"Your something else Bones you know that."
"I know.
"So Probie what are your thoughts on this whole Gibbs has a Nephew thing?" Tony asked while making a left turn onto Gibbs street.
"Not getting involved Tony that's Gibbs personal life." McGee said looking over at the senior agent.
"Alright McScardy."
"I'm not scared Tony. Unlike you I'm not nosy."
"What've McSnoopy…. Oh look there's said Nephew and Dr. Brennan." McGee looked over at Tony with a raised eyebrow.
"That's it?" The junior agent asked with a suspicious tone.
"What do you mean Timothy?"
"No there's the hot Doctor or anything?"
"What can I say McGee…. I have found the right woman."
"Scared of what Ziva might do?"
"No Probie I'm not…. I just don't see women like that anymore not since my Ninja."
"Well I'm proud of you Tony that's real mature of you."
"What can I say McGee I'm growing up." Tony looked over and smiled. "She is hot though." He said before getting out of the car.
"Spoke to soon." McGee said as he got out.
