Gibbs/Allison Series:

Choosing Between Old & New # 5

By: MChakotayParis (R. Mason)

Chapter 18

Jackson Gibbs (Jack)

It took Ali another three weeks before she got up the courage to ask Gibbs about calling his father. It was late May and Tobias, Gibbs and Ali were spending the late evening outside on the patio having just finished dinner. Since it had turned warm they tried to eat out on the patio as much as they could since Ali enjoyed being outdoors so much and tonight was no exception. The dishes were washed and they were lingering on the patio until it got too dark to see then they would go inside and spend the rest of the night watching television or a movie.

Tonight Ali was exceptionally quiet and Gibbs worried that she was upset over something or getting sick. As he came up behind her he felt the back of her neck and asked "Ali baby, do you feel alright?"

Ali sat still for a minute then sighed turning into his arms and announced "Daddy, I think I'm ready to call Mr. Gibbs"

At her announcement both men looked at her and then smiled, they knew that she'd been thinking about it since they had talked about it at one of their family cookouts but they hadn't thought she was ready yet, but now she was and they wanted to make sure it was exactly what she wanted to do.

"Are you sure sweetheart? You know you don't have to call him just for my sake" said Gibbs as he came around and pulled her closer to him.

"I'm sure Daddy. I've been thinking about it a lot recently and I think it time I met and got to know Jackson Gibbs"

"Good girl, do you want us to stay with you or would you rather talk to him alone?" asked Tobias

Just after the family cookout they called Jack explaining a few things to him and making sure he understood that he had to control his temper around Ali. After promising that he would they asked him to wait until Ali called him. It had taken her nearly another two and a half weeks before she worked up the courage to ask to call him, and now the time was here.

"I think I'd like you both to stay if you don't mind Papa. I'd like to put him on speaker phone so that way you can hear what's going on to if that's okay?" said Ali

"However you want to handle this princess is fine with us, you know we'll do whatever we can to help you" said Gibbs as he pulled her into his arms once more.

"Thank you Daddy, and I love you, you to Papa" said Ali he face buried in Gibbs' shirt

"We love you to little one" said Tobias as he came over and gave her a hug still encased in Gibbs arms. "Are you ready to call him now?"

With a deep sigh and a nod Ali pulled out of both men's arms and walked into the house to get the phone. She handed it to Gibbs and watched as he dialed the number then handed it back to her. After putting it on speaker phone she put the phone on the table and sat down in the closest lawn chair.

The phone rang five times and she almost was ready to hang up when she heard the deep voice of Jackson Gibbs say "Hello?"

Frozen for a second Ali stared at the phone until she heard Gibbs voice softly calling her name "Ali…Allison"

"Uhhh…hello Jackson Gibbs?" said Ali in most business like voice, he wanted to meet Allison so he was going to get the full blown Allison Fornell-Gibbs.

"Yes, who is this?" asked Jack

"Allison Fornell-Gibbs, I'm Jethro and Tobias's daughter"

"Ohhhhh…we'll hello Allison. I'm glad you called" said Jack

"So am I, I'm sorry we didn't get to meet properly the first time you came to visit but I had just gotten out of the hospital and wasn't feeling well"

"I know, Leroy explained that to me and I'm sorry for my reaction to first seeing you. I was Ahhh…shocked to say the least" said Jack with a smile

"Jack" called Gibbs as he came over to stand behind Ali's chair

"Is that you Leroy, is Tobias with you?" asked Jack

"Yes Jack, I'm here. We're both here with Allison" answered Tobias

"Ahhh good, I'm glad you worked all of that out. So what can I do for you my dear?"

"We'll I hear that you want to come down and visit with us?"

"Yes, I would like that very much" said Jack

"Then would you be able to come down this weekend and spend some times getting to know Ali?" asked Allison

"I thought I was talking to Ali?" asked Jack in a confused voice. He remembered Leroy saying something about her being Ali or Allison.

"No right now I'm Allison" she said with a laugh "Since you said you wanted to meet her and I'm only Allison during the day at work I figured I'd call you as Allison so we could be introduced and so when you come down you'd meet Ali"

"Sounds like a well thought out plan Allison, I look forward to meeting both of you. Now is there anything else I should know before I come down?"

"No I think that's all, all though I will tell you that Jethro says that Ali is a little Ahhh….boisterous and likes to run and hug people a lot" said Allison with another laugh.

It almost sounded like she was talking about another person when she spoke of Ali, then he remembered that Jethro had told him Ali or Allison as she was now was one half of a split personality that she had and was Allison during the day at work and Ali at night and weekends. Boy he hoped he could keep them straight. "Well I sort of like hugs and boisterous little girls" answered Jack with a smile

"Then you should get along with Ali just fine. Now is there anything else you want to know about Allison?"

"Uhhhh...well Leroy told me a little about your family, I mean your other family. So why don't you tell me as much as you can about yourself?" asked Jack hoping that he hadn't stepped into a muddy situation mentioning her other family, but if he had she hadn't seemed to notice because the next thing he heard was Allison rattling on about her degrees in different cultures and how many languages she could read and write. They talked for about forty-five minutes, Allison telling Jack all she could about her decrypting work and the adventures she'd been on with Tobias, Gibbs and a few of the other agencies she worked with. As Allison slowed down he broached the other subject he'd been wondering about, Ali.

"Uhhhh...Allison, all that sound wonderful but could we talk about Ali for a while? What is she like?" asked Jack then waited as he wondered how she would explain her second personality.

It took Allison a few minutes before she spoke and Gibbs and Tobias had almost thought that she wasn't going to answer Jack. They'd both heard his question and wondered themselves how Allison explained Ali.

"Ali is...we'll she's...unique I guess is a good word for her. She's a child trapped in an adult body who was forced at a very young age to take care of her younger brothers and sisters. Physically she grew up but not emotionally since she never really got a chance to be a child so now she's reliving that childhood with Jethro and Tobias. Ali is very honest, all most to a fault sometimes. She's loyal, and trusting and tends to show her emotions with lots of squeals and hugs. She's learning how to build things with Jethro and Abby, she likes to work puzzles, build Lego sets, color or draw and read. She is also doing an online college biology class with Ducky and Jimmy and also likes to watch Disney or children's movies, but nothing scary, and likes to watch old sitcom shows"

"Wow" said Jack after a second. "She sounds like an interesting little girl. Anything else?" asked Jack hesitantly.

He was floored that he'd gotten such a detailed description of a totally opposite person than the one he was talking to. Allison sounded smart, sophisticated and very well adjusted in the adult world, where as Ali. Well Ali sounded like a typical little girl, with the exception of the college biology course but given her background he wouldn't put it past her to do well in that as well.

"Oh yeah, Jethro and Tobias took Ali horseback ridding and fishing once and she enjoyed that although I..I mean she didn't like to bait the hook. They also took me...I mean her to a county fair once and we rode the carousel." said Allison excitedly, she was remembering the events and slowly loosing her Allison personality and turning into Ali.

"It's all right Allison, you can talk to me as Ali is you wish" said Jack softly, even he could tell that her Allison personality was slipping.

"You're not mad, I know you said you wanted to get to know Allison too?" asked Ali as she got up and moved over to sit in Gibbs' lap she was getting tired after a long day at work as Allison and then going back into that personality to talk to Jack.

"Yes I did sweet, but I also said I wanted to get to know Ali. So why don't you finish telling me what you like to do as Ali" suggested Jack softly

"Okay, well I'm learning to cook with Ziva. And Auggie, she's my second grandma beside grandma Rachael, we've just started a container garden. And I..." said Ali happily and after that they sat for another thirty minutes Ali rattling on about all the new things she'd been doing recently.

After thirty minutes Ali slowly down and Gibbs looked down to see he nuzzling his shirt, which usually meant that she was getting tired and sleepy so when she paused for a breath Jethro spoke up.

"Uhhhh... Jack, I hate to cut this short but it's already dark here and Ali's getting sleepy. Can we continue this conversation when you come down this weekend?" asked Gibbs as he was looking down at Ali, her eyes were drooping and she was almost asleep.

"Of course Leroy, I didn't mean to tire the little one out" said Jack quickly

"You didn't dad, it's been a busy week at work for Allison and she's just used to be Ali after she gets home. It's sometimes hard for her to be Allison any other time but when she's at work" explained Gibbs

"Oh I understand, you go take care of that little girl of yours and I'll see you all this weekend. Now you're all still at Allison's house aren't you?"

"Yes Jack, the same house you were at before. You still have the address?" asked Gibbs

"Don't worry about me Leroy, I'll find the place and if I get lost I can always go back to your old neighbor and get the address from her. I'll try and be there around lunchtime, is that alright?"

"That's fine Dad, if not you can meet Ali went she gets up from her nap. See you this weekend" said Gibbs then hung up the phone and stood with Ali in his arms. As soon as he stood Tobias was instantly by his side steadying him and then following him as he carried Ali into the house.

"Do you think we should go ahead and take her upstairs and put her to bed?" asked Gibbs as he looked at his partner and then at the women in his arms.

"I think it might be best, as you said it's been a hard week at work for Ali recently" said Tobias with a smile "And who knows her Daddy might even get lucky tonight" then winked as he headed towards the stairs

"Yah think" answered Gibbs strongly then looked down at the women in his arms, Ali was sound asleep against his chest so with a smile he followed his lover upstairs to put their daughter to bed then both men headed to their bedroom to enjoy a night in each others arms.

-NCIS-

As promised Jackson Gibbs pulled up in front of Allison's house just a little before twelve o' clock and as he pulled his suitcase out of the back of his truck he heard a young sounding voice squeal "Look Daddy he came, he came!" then out ran Ali. She was wearing a white tee-shirt dress with little red and blue sailboats all over it with a matching tank top and shorts. As she ran over to his truck she stood in front of him slightly bouncing on her toes.

"Hello Mr. Gibbs" said Ali softly, just then Gibbs walked up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders instantly Ali stopped bouncing and leaned against Gibbs finally relaxing for the first time since she awoke that morning.

"Hello Ali, and you can call me Jack okay?" said Jack with a smile as he extended his hand to the women

Hesitantly Ali took the offered hand and then answered saying "Yes sir...I mean Jack"

"Hello Leroy, where's Tobias?" asked Jack as he looked around, he expected the two of them to come out and meet him with Ali

"He's inside fixing lunch, Ali why don't you go tell Papa that Jack is here" said Gibbs then gently kissed the side of her head and pushed her back towards the house

"Yes Daddy" called Ali as she ran back into the house calling loudly "Papa, Papa Jack is here. Jack is here"

"She calls you Daddy?" asked Jack as Gibbs leaned down to pick up his suitcase

"Yes Jack, she calls me Daddy and Tobias Papa. Do you have a problem with that?"

"No...no Leroy, I was just wondering if she ever used your given names?" said Jack as he followed Gibbs towards the house

"Only when she's Allison, or when she's talking to someone who isn't family" said Gibbs as he pushed the door opened then stepped aside to let Jack enter.

The house was the same as it was the first time Jack stormed in with the exception that it was much warmer so there wasn't a fire in the fireplace or a comforter laying in front of it. It was a nice house with a happy lived in feeling and Jack knew instantly that it was filled with love, lots of love mostly centered around Ali. A few minutes later Tobias came out of the kitchen wiping his hands on a towel with Ali by his side.

"Hello Jack, glad you could make it" said Tobias as he extended his hand to the other man

"Glad I was asked" answered Jack truthfully, because the longer he'd wait the more he was afraid that Ali hadn't want him to be a part of her life.

"Ali why don't you go get cleaned up, then set the table for lunch please" said Tobias as he looked at the women beside him.

"Yes Papa" said Ali then bounced off to the bathroom to wash her hands

"You're welcome to eat lunch with us Jack I made enough for everyone"

"Thank you"

"Jack I hope you don't mind a third floor room but I'm afraid all the other rooms are taken and we haven't had a chance to ask one of the guys to move yet since were weren't sure when you'd be coming" said Gibbs as he came up behind him

"Don't worry about me Leroy, I'll manage where ever you put me" said Jack as he looked at both men.

Just then Ali came running out of the downstairs bathroom calling "Daddy, Papa I need to be cha..." but stopped dead in her tracks as she saw jack standing with both men.

"What's wrong baby girl?" asked Gibbs as he quickly grabbed her face then checked her over.

Ali stood there slightly dancing in place then moved closer to Gibbs and stood on her toes and whispered in his ear "I need to be changed"

At her words Gibbs sighed and pulled her into his arms laughing slightly "It's alright princess, go on upstairs and wait for me I'll be there in a minute"

"Yes Daddy" sighed Ali then she turned and ran up the stairs bolting into her room

"Is she alright Leroy?" asked Jack with concern in his voice, she seemed fine but he didn't know if there was some medical condition that he didn't know about

"She's fine Dad, she just needs to be changed. Why don't you stay down here with Tobias and help with lunch while I take care of Ali, We'll be back in a few minutes" said Gibbs as put Jack's suitcase down the headed upstairs to Ali's room

"Well I guess I'm on lunch duty, how can I help Tobias?" said Jack as he clapped his hands then headed towards the kitchen

A few minutes later Ali and Gibbs returned to find Jack setting the table while Tobias finished bringing the last platters of lunch to the table. Lunch was chicken and beef fajitas with either sautéed vegetables or lettuce, tomatoes and cheese on tortillas'. As everyone took their place at the table Jack looked around and smiled

"Well, this looks delicious Tobias" said Jack as he took his seat

"Oh Papa's a great cook, Daddy's not so good but he's learning like me" said Ali as she started filling her plate

"Ali" warned Gibbs with a glare at the women, which only made her smile and continue to fill her plate

"Oh don't worry Leroy, I'm glad you finally have someone to take care of you" said Jack with a smile then started eating.

After that lunch was a peaceful event with Ali talking almost non stop with Jack throwing in questions every now and then when Ali took a breath. After lunch Ali helped Gibbs clean up the dishes and kitchen while Tobias and Jack drank coffee in the living room. When they were finished Ali came bouncing in the living room and stood in front of Jack

"It's my nap time now Jack, but when I get up I'd like to spend some time with you if that's alright?"

"I think I'd like that very much little one, sweet dreams" said Jack as he looked at the women in front of him, and then taking a chance leaned forward and gently kissed her on her forehead. Ali tensed a little as he leaned forward, but soon relaxed when she realized all he was going to do was kiss her forehead. After that she threw all caution to the wind and threw her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear "Thank you for coming Jack, night" then released him and ran upstairs.

"Well Allison was right, Ali is a hugger" said Jack as he looked at the two mentioning

"Yes she is, are you sure you'll be alright down her while I take care of Ali Dad?"

"I'll be fine Leroy go on and take care that little one of yours" said Jack with a smile then moved into the living room and sank down in one of the side chairs.

After another quick look at Jack Gibbs followed Ali upstairs to change her and put her down for her nap. Tobias entered a few minutes later and handed a mug of coffee to Jack as he place one on the coffee table then sat down on the couch.

"How long are Ali's naps?" asked Jack after he took a sip of coffee

"Usually about two and a half hours or so, she's usually up by three-fifteen or soon after" said Tobias as he looked at the other man

With a quick look at the clock by the mantel piece Jack slowly rose and headed towards the foyer where his suitcase sat. "Well a nap sure sounds good, tell Leroy that I'll talk to him after Ali's up from her nap. Night Tobias" said Jack as he grabbed his suitcase then headed up the stairs to the third floor to find an empty room.

A few minutes later Gibbs returned to the living room to find Tobias sitting on the couch drinking coffee, as he grabbed the extra mug on the coffee table he sat down with a sigh and asked "Where's Jack?"

"Went to take a nap, said to tell you that he would talk to you after Ali's awake" said Tobias as he looked at his partner then took another sip of coffee

"Well what do you want to do for the next two and a half hours?" asked Gibbs with a wicked gleam in his eye

"What to you think" exclaimed Tobias then took his coffee mug out of his hand, placing it on the table then all but pulled the other man up the stairs to their bedroom.

-NCIS-

As usual Ali was awake by three-fifteen and as Tobias took care of Ali, Gibbs and Jack made a snack for Ali in the kitchen. A few minutes later Ali bounced into the kitchen with Tobias close behind her, this time she was wearing a sleeve-less knee length sundress with shorts under it. It was pink with little white flowers all over it. As she saw Jack she ran over and after a quick look at Gibbs she gave him a hug.

"Hi Jack"

"Hello princess, did you have a good nap?" asked Jack with a smile on his face. Ali had picked up just where she'd left off.

"Yes thank you, Daddy after I've had my snack can I show Jack our work shed?" asked Ali as she climbed up on one of the stools.

As Gibbs passed Ali her snack he smiled "Sure sweetheart, just remember don't touch the saws" he reminded gently

"Yes Daddy, would you like a snack Jack?" asked Ali as she looked at the man strawberry in her hand

"No thank you sweetheart, but I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee though"

"There's plenty in the pot" said Tobias as he sat down beside Ali

As Jack poured himself a cup he looked at the small family sitting around the table and smiled. Leroy and Tobias really did love Ali just the way she was and she seemed happy with the way her life was so happy that it just seamed natural. Almost as if this was how it was meant to be, then it hit him, Ali really was his second daughter. Kelly and Shannon had been his first chance at happiness and now Tobias and Ali were his second. All the trials and heartaches in between had been a sort of test, preparing them for their second chance at happiness.

With that final revelation Jack decided that no mater whether he understood why Ali acted the way she did or not she and Leroy deserved to be happy and if that meant Ali was Leroy and Tobias' baby girl then so be it. He just hoped that maybe soon she would include him in that family as well.

As soon as Ali finished her snack she jumped up and placed her bowl in the sink then hugged both men before going out the sliding door calling. "Are you coming Jack?"

"In a minute sweetheart, I just need to talk to Leroy and Tobias for a little while okay?"

"Alright, I'll be playing on my play set until your ready" said Ali then she dashed off to the swings.

Both Tobias and Gibbs slightly tensed at Jack's request to talk but sat still knowing that at some point this talk was inevitable.

"You wanted to talk Dad" said Gibbs tensely as he finally as he looked at the man still sitting across from themselves

"Now Leroy, I know that talking hasn't been easy for us in the past but I hope that can change. I just wanted you both to know that although I don't totally understand why Ali acts like she does but that doesn't matter. Any fool can see, and I'm no fool, that you both adore her and she feels the same way about both of you. So if it makes you all happy, then that's all that matters, but let me tell you this. If you hurt that little sweetheart you both will answer to me" said Jack then with one last sip, got up and headed out to play with his new granddaughter.

Tobias and Gibbs both sat for a few minutes then burst into laughter at the ironic situation, just five months earlier Jack was yelling and calling Ali a freak and now he was threatening his own son that if he hurt her he would answer to him. In the short time that Jack had been here Ali had gained another fierce protector. It amazed them at the pull that Ali had over people but that was Ali and they were both grateful that Jack had accepted Ali as she was. They both knew how important Jack was to Gibbs and how much he could mean to Ali once he was integrated into their little family.

After a few minutes the got up and went outside to find Ali very cautiously explaining the work shed to Jack. They had all of Gibbs tools neatly hanging on a pegboard on the wall, with Ali's tool box sitting on a shelf underneath. On one of the walls hung framed pictures of each of Ali's plans she had made with Gibbs, plus a picture of the finished item. Intermixed with the frames were pictures of Ali and Gibbs working on each of the projects or pictures of them using the finished item. As Jack looked around he could tell that this was another way Leroy bonded with Ali and he was glad that he had found someone else to share his love of woodworking.

After a few minutes Ali noticed both Gibbs and Tobias standing in the doorway and happily went over and pulled them inside saying

"Daddy, Papa. Jack says that he does woodworking too. Can he may help us with one of our projects?"

"Well you'd have to ask Jack but I don't see why he couldn't when he's down here" said Gibbs

At Gibbs words Ali turned to Jack slightly bouncing and asked "Would you like to help Daddy and I on one of our projects Jack, oh please... oh please"

"I'd love to sweetheart" answered Jack truthfully, then all of a sudden his arms were full of a very happy Ali squeezing his neck and saying.

"Oh thank you...thank you...thank you Jack"

"Ali be careful" reminded Gibbs as he stepped towards them and placed a hand on Ali's back.

At Gibbs' touch Ali instantly let go of Jack and stepped back saying. "I'm sorry Jack"

"Oh it's quiet alright little one, now how about you show me that container garden you mentioned on the phone"

"Can I Papa?" asked Ali as she looked at both men.

"Of course little one, after that you can play in the backyard if you'd like" said Tobias with a smile

"Yeah, thanks Papa. Come one Jack, I'll show you my new garden" called Ali as she took off out of the work shed and headed towards the patio

"Does she ever slow down?" asked Jack as he watched the women race across the yard.

"Nope, she's if full blown Ali mode" laughed Gibbs at his father's expression. He knew it been a while since he'd had to deal with a little like Ali and he hoped it didn't tire him out to much.

"Oh well, at it least I'll get that exercise my doctor keeps harping about trying to keep up with her" laughed Jack, then headed out of the work shed and over to the patio where Ali was waiting.

For the next three hours Jack and Ali played outside then just as it was getting dark Tobias called Ali inside saying it was time to get ready for dinner. After a quick run upstairs to change her diaper Ali happily helped Tobias and Gibbs fix dinner as Jack rested in the living room. After dinner was eaten and the kitchen cleaned up Ali picked out one of her favorite books and went to stand in front of Jack.

"Jack, would you read this book with me?" asked Ali as she stood in front of his with a book in her hand.

After a quick look at Jethro and Tobias Jack answered happily "Of course sweetheart" then scooted over a little to make a space for Ali to set beside him. With a big smile on her face Ali climbed into the chair beside Jack.

"It's one of my favorites" said Ali as she handed him the book.

With a smile Jack look at the title then opened the book and together they started to read. The rest of the night was quietly spent with jack and Ali sitting in one of the side chairs reading while Gibbs and Tobias watched television. As the night wore on Ali's head slowly got closer to Jack's shoulder and by Ali's bedtime she was leaning against the man's side with her eyes barely opened slits.

As Gibbs looked over at the pair he smiled and started to stand saying "Dad, I think it's time for Ali to go to bed"

"Oh Jethro, just a few more minutes" said Jack

"Dad look at her, she's half asleep against your shoulder" said Gibbs with a smile as he nodded towards the women sitting beside him.

As Jack looked down at the women by his side he had to smile, Leroy was right she was half asleep and he hadn't even noticed. He'd been so engrossed in the moment, remembering another little girl he used to read to. With a sigh he closed the book and looked up at his son

"You're right Leroy, do you think she had a good time today?" asked Jack

"I think she had a blast Dad, it usually takes a family cookout to wear her out by bedtime. I just hope he wasn't too much for you" said Gibbs as he gently took Ali from Jack's side and held her in his arms in front of the older man.

"Oh horse hockey, she's exactly what this old man needs. Now you take that little one upstairs and put her to bed. I'll have a fresh pot of coffee waiting when you get downstairs" said Jack as he stood up and headed towards the kitchen.

After looking at Tobias for a few minutes Gibbs carried Ali upstairs and quickly changed Ali's diaper then dressed her for bed just putting her in one of her sleep tops. As he pulled up Ali's bed rail he went to get her night time bottle but noticed that they had forgotten to refill her refrigerator. He headed towards the door to go back downstairs to get one but was greeted at the door by Jack holding one of Ali's bottles in his hand.

"Tobias said Ali would need this since he forgot to refill her refrigerator earlier" said Jack as he looked at his son then past him to the women laying in the bed. He could just see Ali's outline in her bed but nothing more.

As Gibbs looked at the man he stepped aside and asked "Would you like to come in and see her before she totally asleep?"

At his question Jack beamed and quietly walked into the room still carrying Ali's bottle, as he neared the bed he got a better look at the women in the bed. With the exception of the pacifier in her mouth and the bed rail on one side of her bed she looked like any other adult women. But when you looked closer you could see the truly innocent little Ali shinning through, she had such a childlike continence about her that you couldn't help up know that this was truly the way she was meant to be.

"You can give it to her if you like Jack, just pull her pacifier out and put the bottle to her lips she'll latch on" said Gibbs with a smile as he watched his father to just that and sure enough Ali quickly latched on and started drinking the bottle.

Gibbs took the pacifier from Jack, placing it in her hand then quietly lead the older man out of Ali's room turning her sleep music on as they left. Just outside the door Jack paused and looked at his son with misty eyes.

"Thank you son" then cleared his voice and headed up to the third floor and his room.

As Gibbs watched his father climb the second story flight of stairs Tobias up the first and stopped right in front of Gibbs.

"I hope it was alright to send Jack up with Ali's bottle but I forgot to check and see if we needed to refill her refrigerator" said Tobias

"It's was fine Tobias, seeing her like that I think he finally except Ali just as she is. You can't see her asleep and not know that is how she is truly meant to be" said Gibbs

"I agree, how about we call it a night ourselves" said Tobias as he gently pulled Gibbs towards their bedroom, and together they spent the rest of the night peacefully in each others arms.