Gibbs/Allison Series

Choosing Between Old & New #5

By: MchakotayParis (R. Mason)

A/N: To the guest who wrote a very nice review but said she was confused because Gibbs and Tobias had told her not to call them Daddy and Papa out in public. The guys never told her not to call them Papa or Daddy in public but it was Ali's choice since she was trying to be "big" Ali. Also since she knew some of the people in town objected to their relationship but didn't know who they were she was trying to avoid broadcasting their relationship just in case it might cause problems (which it did LOL). As I stated in the story most of the town is perfectly fine with Ali's relationship of fathers'/daughter between Gibbs & Tobias.

And so now onto our story:

Chapter 27

The rest of Gibbs, Tobias and Ali's time down in Chesapeake Beach was spent at the beach house with only a few errands into town, but Ali did talk Gibbs and Tobias into trying the restaurant one more time this time a lunch time during the day and they didn't have any problems. They also stopped by the police station and signed the police report that the officers had filed and got a copy to take back with them to D.C. just in case they needed it in the future.

By Labor Day weekend Ali was almost ready to go back to D.C., not that she wouldn't miss Chesapeake Beach well at least Rachael, Todd, Doctor Forrester and all the other friends she had made down here but she wanted to go home. Home to her family house where she felt safest and really felt like she could be herself. She also was missing work and she was anxious to get back into the swing of things. So with a semi heavy heart Ali, Tobias and Gibbs started cleaning and closing down their Chesapeake house for the summer.

Tobias and Gibbs had planned to leave just after breakfast so hopefully they would be back in D. C. by Ali's lunch and nap time, then they could spend the rest of the day just relaxing before they all headed back to work. Well things didn't work out as planned and even though they enjoyed seeing everyone when they stopped by to tell Rachael and Todd goodbye it caused them to leave later than they meant to and it was well into Ali's nap time before they made it into the D. C. area. Traffic was really heavy so Gibbs and Tobias decided to stop by some fast food place and put up a late lunch for them before they got home.

As it turned out Ali's nap time was over by the time they pulled into the driveway of their home and they both turned to see her stretching on the back seat.

"I'm hungry Daddy, can we stop and eat lunch?" asked Ali as she looked at the men in the front seats.

"Already done princess, we stopped before we got home. Do you need changing before we go inside?" asked Gibbs

"Yes please Daddy" said Ali

"Alright, I'll get Ali Jethro and you take in the lunch and start getting it ready. We'll be there in a few minutes" said Tobias as he climbed into the back seat and started changing Ali.

Ali was indeed wet and it took a few minutes to change her then Tobias helped her put back on her shorts that they had taken off the first time they'd stopped to change her. After years of practice Gibbs and Tobias both had discovered that when changing Ali in the car it was easier to just keep her in her top or dress and diaper instead of trying to dress and undress her each time she needed changing. So after she was redressed Ali and Tobias headed towards the house to find Gibbs had lunch waiting for them on the table.

"Wash your hands little one and then come and eat" called Gibbs as he heard the front door open. Ali immediately headed towards the downstairs bathroom to wash her hands then made a beeline to the dining room table. Just as soon as she sat down Ali started eating her food quickly until Tobias gently reminded her.

"Sweetheart slow down or you're going to get sick" said Tobias

"Yes sir" said Ali with her mouth full then, covered her mouth and chewed until she'd emptied her mouth then said "Sorry Papa"

After lunch they let Ali go play out in the back yard for a few hours then called her in around five-thirty and together they started fixing dinner. After eating out on the patio Gibbs, Tobias and Ali retired to the living room to spend the rest of the night cuddling on the couch then put Ali to bed earlier so she could get a fresh start on returning to work Monday.

Monday morning dawned bright and clear with Tobias waking Ali while Gibbs showered then started breakfast. As Tobias entered Ali's room he was once again struck by the angelic way Ali looked when she slept. During their time down in Chesapeake Beach Ali had gotten a medium golden tan and her hair had lighten several shades from all the time she'd spent in the sun. It was a shame that Ali had to go back to working inside an office building when she'd enjoyed spending so much time out doors at the beach but since the weather was still warm he knew that Ali would continue to spend time outside as much as she could.

"Sweetheart, it's time to wake up" called Tobias softly as he stroked her cheek

Ali opened her eyes then stretched with a big grin breaking out on her face when she saw who woke her.

"Morning Papa, where's Daddy?" asked Ali as he placed her pacifier on the nightstand.

"Showering then going to fix breakfast for us, can't have our little girl hungry on her first day back to work" answered Tobias with a smile as he started changing Ali's diaper.

After he'd finished Ali bounced up and threw her arms around his neck. "Thank you for this summer Papa, I had fun"

"So did I princess, maybe we can head back down this spring after I starts to warm up again. But this time no identity crisis alright?" said Tobias jokingly then started tickling Ali as she let him go and fell back onto her bed.

There was a full fledge tickle fight for a few minutes until then heard a voice from the doorway calling. "What's going on in here?"

As Gibbs exited their bedroom he'd heard the commotion that was coming from Ali's room and went to investigate. He stood in the doorway smiling as he watch both Ali and Tobias rolling around on her bed trying to tickle each other. Of the two of them Tobias was usually the more adult, only on occasions would her actually play or rough house with Ali and it was usually it consisted of him tickling her. As he watched his lover and daughter playing he was reminded that how lucky he was to have found them both.

"Daddy help!" called Ali as she spied Gibbs standing in the doorway.

As he came over to supposedly help his daughter he gave Tobias a small wink and started in tickling Ali himself.

"Daddy, daddy stop…stop. No fair!" cried Ali as she tried to catch her breath.

At her cry both Gibbs and Tobias stopped and watched as it took a few minutes for Ali to catch her breath.

"Ohhhhh…you two are so going to get it" said Ali as she launched herself at Gibbs

"Yeah…yeah princess, you and what army" said Gibbs as he gently swatted her diaper then put her down and gently pushed her towards her bathroom. "Go get dressed, you've got ten minutes before I eat your breakfast and I'm making waffle's"

"You wouldn't dare Daddy!" cried Ali as she scooted away from him and headed towards her bathroom.

As promised Ali was dressed and downstairs in less than the ten minute time so when she entered the kitchen both Tobias and Gibbs were waiting for her still drinking their first cup of coffee.

"Well. Well look who we have here Ms. Allison Desirae Gibbs-Fornell" said Tobias as he came over and pulled her into his arms.

As always on work days Ali was dressed as Allison, wearing one of her business suits either with a skirt or pants. Today she was wearing a dark green skirt and jacket with a khaki dress shirt and matching green shoes. As always the only jewelry that Ali or Allison wore was her open hearts necklace and her charms bracelet that the family had given her.

"Have I told you how pretty you look dressed like that?" asked Gibbs as he came over and gave Allison a good morning hug.

"Thank you Daddy, may I have my gun and badge please?" asked Allison as she stepped out of Gibbs' arms.

Since the night they'd returned from the restaurant Ali's gun and badge had been kept in her lock box and stored in Gibbs and Tobias' room. After they returned home they still kept it in their room telling her that they would give it to her only when she went to work. Ali knew that they had forgiven her for taking her gun and badge down to Chesapeake Beach but still weren't happy about having it around her when she was Ali, so they compromised with the gun and badge staying locked up with them while she was little Ali, but she could carry it when she was Allison or big Ali.

"I'll be right back sweetheart" said Gibbs as he patted her back then left the kitchen to retrieve Ali's gun.

By the time Gibbs returned Allison was sitting at the counter on a stool eating breakfast so he carefully slipped it into her purse and slid her badge over to her. As it came to rest by her plate Allison looked up and smiled.

"Thank you Daddy" said Allison softly then continued to eat her breakfast.

After that breakfast was the normal hectic routine with three adults trying to get ready to leave for work. Usually Allison was ready before Tobias or Gibbs but this time she seemed to be stalling. As they walked her to her car they noticed she wasn't as bubbly as she usually was.

"Ali are you feeling alright?" asked Tobias as he came up behind her as she got into her car.

"I'm fine Papa, it's just…." stammered Ali then stopped as she noticed both me looking at her. If she wasn't careful she'd have them hauling her back inside and right back up to bed. Not really a bad place to be but it's not what she wanted right now. It was sort of hard to explain but what she wanted was Chesapeake Beach at her house.

"Ali" said Gibbs as he came up behind Tobias and watched her.

"It's just that I miss the beach house already, I know it sounds silly and after a while I got bored there but I felt safe there and I had fun it just being the three of us but I also missed the house with all our things and my backyard and play set" explained Ali with a sigh

"It's not silly Ali it's the way you feel, this is your home has been ever since you were little and we both feel the same way. We love the beach house but this is our home to" said Tobias

"I tell you what Ali, I'll let the others know that we need some time to ourselves for a little while and it can be just the three of us here for a little while. How about that?" said Gibbs

"Oh thank you Daddy, I really missed the guys and everything but I just want it to but just us for a little while longer if that's okay?"

"You can have it just the three of us for as long as you need it princess" said Tobias as he leaned down and kissed Ali's forehead. "Now you'd better get going before you hit a bunch of traffic and are late for work"

"Oh gosh, thanks Papa, Daddy" said Ali as she closed the door then rolled down the window "I'll see you tonight!" called Ali as she backed out of the driveway then pulled away.

As both men watched Allison drive away they looked at each then went to their own cars which were beside each other. "Do you think they'll understand if Ali needs some more alone time with her Daddies?" asked Tobias as he reached for his car door

"They'll just have to Tobias, right now our main concern is Ali, she won't admit it but that incident at the restaurant shook her up more than she's letting on. When she's Ali she just doesn't see how people can be so mean to others just because they don't understand them" said Gibbs

"Then that's how it's going to be, do you think we should tell the others what happened?" asked Tobias

"I think we almost have to, they'll notice the difference in Ali the first time they see her, she's lost a little of that open innocence that was such a part of our Ali"

"Well maybe we should have them come over one at a time again, I know she's not afraid to be herself around them but maybe they could help us help her get that innocence back around others" suggested Tobias

"Good idea, I'll talk to the guy and see what we can work out. Call you later Tobias, love you" said Gibbs as he got into his car and started the engine then pulled out.

A few seconds later Tobias started his car and followed Gibbs out of their driveway both heading of the work in different directions.

-NCIS-

As promised Gibbs talked to his team and explained what had happened in Chesapeake Beach and they were more than willing to give them as much time as they needed. Although they did stop by one at a time to spend a little time with Ali, which helped Ali slowly become once again the carefree innocent child they all knew and loved.

It was about three weeks later when Tobias and Gibbs felt that Ali was once again confident enough to try and have a night out as "big" Ali. Finally able to clear their schedules for a night, they asked Ali to meet them at NCIS headquarters for a night on the town. As Ali exited the elevator she almost made it into the bullpen before Tony looked up and gave a wolfish whistle and said out load.

"Way to go Allison...lookin good"

At Tony's comment Gibbs and Tobias looked up, Tobias only having arrived ten minutes earlier.

"Can it DiNozzo, give us a few minutes Ali would you and we'll be ready to go" said Gibbs as he looked up and smiled then went back to whatever he was doing at his desk.

"Sure thing Gibbs, is Abby down in her lab?" asked Ali as she did a little twirl making her dress skirt fan out then smiled at the reactions it invoked in the resent company.

"Yes Ktantonet, Abby is down in her lab and I also believe Ducky may be down there as well" said Ziva with a smile, she knew Ali was dying to let Abby see her in one of the dresses the pair had bought her.

"May I Gibbs?" asked Ali as she stood there with barely concealed glee in her voice.

"Yeah go, I'll call down when were ready to go" said Gibbs absentmindedly with a wave of his hand.

But even the seasoned Senior Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs couldn't hide the pride in his eyes or the smile on his face as he watched Ali almost run in her high heels to the elevator. She really did look beautiful all dressed up and now that they knew that Ali could go out in public dressed up it was a joy to show off his beautiful daughter. With a withering look at the rest of his team Gibbs returned to his business hoping to finish up quickly so they could take Ali out on the town.

As Ali exited the elevator she walked into the forensic lab and stood in the doorway and waited to be noticed. It took Abby only a few minutes before she noticed Ali and excitedly pulled her into the lab to see both Abby and Ducky standing at her computers.

"Ahhh Allison, to what do we owe the pleasure of your company" said Ducky as he came over and pulled her to the center of the room and held her at arm's length to get a better look at her.

Ali was dressed in one of the sundresses that Abby and Ziva bought for Ali just before she went down for her vacation at Chesapeake Beach. Tonight she was wearing a pretty a royal blue dress with Hawaiian style big yellow and orange flowers all over the dress. Ali had found a pretty white shawl to use as a cover since the nights were getting a little chilly these night so Ali brought it along.

"Daddy and Papa are taking me to a movie and dinner tonight" said Ali as she did a little twirl within Ducky's hands

"Well I'm sure you all will have a wonderful time" said Ducky as he led Ali to a stool by Abby's computer and waited until they got the call from Gibbs.

The call came about ten minutes later and with great pleasure Ducky escorted Ali back upstairs to the bullpen where both Gibbs and Ducky were waiting.

"Are you ready to go princess?" asked Tobias as he came over to Ali and Ducky.

The bullpen was empty except for Gibbs' team, Ducky and Ali so Tobias felt safe enough to pull Ali into his arms without fear of anyone seeing him. As she leaned against his chest she wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Ali baby we don't have to go out tonight if you don't feel good" said Gibbs as he came over and started rubbing her back.

"No I'm good Daddy, it's just..." started Ali but stopped when she looked into the worried faces of her father's.

"Ali it's just what?" asked Tobias as he lifted her chin so he could see her face.

"Well it's just that I...I know that when we go to movies it's usually watch something that all three of us will like but this time can we...well I was wondering"

"Wondering what Ali?" asked Tobias as little harsher than he meant. He was getting worried, Ali was getting so much better at asking for what she wanted but now she was stammering, struggling to express what she wanted and it worried him that maybe they had pushed her a little too much to go out as big Ali.

"Tobias" said Gibbs as took Ali from Tobias' arms and sat her down in a nearby chair "Ali baby take your time, what were you wondering?"

"There's an old movie theater in the theater district that was renovated and now shows children's movie, mostly old Disney movies, and for some reason I'm in the mood for a little Caribbean ocean music right now. Would you mind if we went there instead" asked Ali in her quiet little Ali voice.

"Oh baby girl" said Gibbs with a strained laugh that revealed his relief "We can go anywhere you want and watch any movie you want to see. All you have to do is ask Ali"

"Oh thank you Daddy, I know it's not one of your favorites because of Kelly but I feel like watching "The Little Mermaid" tonight" said Ali as she stood up and went into Gibbs arms.

"Ali, what have we told you about thinking you are competing with old memories? You are not competing with either Kelly or Emily, you are your own special person and we both love you for who you are. Never be afraid to ask for whatever you feel you need" said Gibbs

"So are we still going to the movies and dinner?" asked Tobias as he came over to the pair

"Yeah, I think I still want to go but can we watch the movie first and eat a late dinner?"

"Only if we buy one large popcorn and split it between the three of us, that way we make sure you will eat at least some of your dinner young lady" said Tobias

"Deal, so are we going to do this or not" said Ali with a smile as she stood in front of the two men quietly twisting the skirt of her dress

"Then let's this show on the road, this old man's starving" said Tobias

"Tobias Fornell how many times I have to tell you. You are not old!" said Ali as she linked her hands in both men's arms and led them to the elevator.

-NCIS-

Four hours later as Tobias, Gibbs and Ali were talking down the street, a young man came up behind the trio and called out loudly.

"Hey, hey beautiful lady, what are you doing with those two old fogies?"

Beside Ali Tobias tensed and increased his hold on Ali's arms,

Gibbs catching this said softly "Easy Tobias, let it go", then turned to Ali and whispered "Just keep walking Ali"

As they slowly increased their speed the young man got more agitated and increased his pace and came within feet of the trio

"You need a real man sweetheart, why don't you come with me" called the young man as he moved in front of the trio and tried to reach for Ali.

"Back off scumbag, she's with us" replied Tobias as he moved his jacket back from his hip to show the gun and badge on his hip.

At Tobias' move the young man grabbed Ali's arm and pulled her against him placing a medium sized knife to her throat.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. You don't want to do this" said Gibbs as he held both of his hands up by this shoulders

"Oh I think I do, now here's what's gonna happen. Me and this beautiful lady are gonna go have some fun and you two are gonna stand there and just watch us just walk away"

"Ali" said Tobias as he watched the young man and Ali slowly back away.

As they slowly back away Ali had maneuvered her small purse from her side and carefully opened her purse, pulling out the small gun that Gibbs and Tobias insisted that she carry. Normally Ali appalled guns and would have nothing to do with them but recent events had forced Ali to change her views and after they got over their bout with the flu Ali had asked Gibbs and Tobias to show her how to shoot. Even after they came back from Chesapeake Beach they had taken her to the shooting range and although Ali wasn't an expert marksmen she wasn't a bad shot either.

"It's alright Jethro, Tobias" said Ali as she looked both men straight in the eyes.

Then with speed they didn't know she possessed Ali stomped on the young man's foot then as he released her she kneaded him in his crotch and moved away from him a few feet.

"Why you little bitch" yelled the young man and then stood and moved his arm in a throwing motion aiming the knife at Ali.

As Ali saw the man raise his arm, she pulled the gun up and shot him in the chest.

"Ali!" yelled Tobias as he raced over to her and carefully removed the gun from her hands. Then looked over at Gibbs and saw that he was on the phone to the police.

Within ten minutes Gibbs, Tobias and Ali were surrounded by Metro D.C. Police and several detectives.

"Alright, I'll need names and id's" said one of the detectives

"Gibbs, Jethro. NCIS" said Gibbs as he handed over his badge to the detective

"Fornell, Tobias. FBI" answered Tobias as he to handed over his badge

"And your name ma'am?"

"Gibbs-Fornell, Allison. But legally it's Grayson"

"You wouldn't be Doctor Allison Grayson, of Special Cypher and Decryption would you ma'am?" asked one of the detectives

At Allison's small nod the two detectives moved a few steps from the trio "You know her?"

"Not personally but she's famous in law enforcement circles and so are the other two" said the other detective then moved back over to the trio

"And what is your relationship to Agents Gibbs and Fornell ma'am?"

"She's our daughter" answered Gibbs as both men looked squarely at the two detectives. "You have a problem with that detectives?"

Both men had heard the rumors about the secret relationship that Doctor Grayson was supposedly having with two men but it had never crossed their minds that it could be these two men.

"Uhhhh...no sirs but does Doctor Grayson have a concealed weapon permit?"

"Ali" asked Gibbs as he steps towards Ali holding out his hand for her permit.

"Argh..." groaned Ali, and for the first time both Gibbs and Tobias noticed that Ali had her left hand on the upper part of her right arm. As she reached for her purse they noticed that there was blood on her hand.

"Ali" cried Tobias as he moved quickly to Ali's side, placing a handkerchief over the cut on Ali's arm.

A few minutes later Tobias was leading Ali to an ambulance while Gibbs followed in their car.

-NCIS-

Within ten minutes the whole teams was assembled once again in the E R waiting room of Bethesda Hospital, as Director Vance entered the hospital he saw both Gibbs and Tobias standing in the waiting room talking to two detectives while the rest of the team were milling around on the sides.

"Gibbs" called Vance as he came over to the men

"Director" said Gibbs as he looked at the man then shook his hand, then Tobias'

"Well I think we have all we need for right now gentleman, if we have any more questions we'll let you know" said one of the detectives as he shook both man's hands then left.

"How's Allison, any news?"

"Nothing so far, they wouldn't let me go back with her but Ducky went to see if he could find out anything" said Tobias as he looked past Vance to the E R behind the clear glass doors.

"If sure she's fine Tobias, it was just a glancing cut" responded Gibbs as he placed a hand on Tobias' arm and gently squeezed.

"I'm sure you're right, but why did she have to resist" asked Tobias

"Tobias, she did exactly what we taught her and did you really expect Ali to do anything less?" asked Gibbs

"No, you're right" sighed Tobias, then leaned against Gibbs' chest.

A few minutes later the doors opened and Ducky lead Ali out into the waiting room, her right arm was in a sling with a large bandage on her upper right arm and another on the left side of her neck.

"Ali" cried Tobias as he moved toward the pair.

"She's alright Jethro, Tobias. The cuts weren't that deep so they were just cleaned then bandaged." said Ducky as she handed Ali over to Tobias who led her to an empty chair then sat her in his lap.

"Are you alright little one?" asked Tobias as he gently ran his hands over her face

"I'm fine Papa, they gave me something for the pain so it doesn't hurt anymore, but my heads a little fuzzy" said Ali as she laid her head on his shoulder

"We'll just relax little one, these two old fogies will take you home" said Tobias with a smile as he looked up at Gibbs

At his answer Ali erupted off of Tobias' lap and stood before the two men with a fire in her eyes that neither man has seen before

"Tobias C Fornell don't you ever let me hear either one of you call yourselves that again! I will admit that both you and Jethro, hell even myself, might be considered old to some people but that doesn't mean that you have to believe it. I considered you both my fine wine, or in your case fine bourbon which as you both know only gets better with age. So from this day forward I don't care what people think of us or call us but I don't ever want to hear those words from your mouth again. Understood!"

As Ali stood ranting at them both Gibbs and Tobias looked at each other smiling and quietly stood quietly letting her rant at them until she was finished and stood before them breathing heavily.

"Well, since I can see that Allison is back to normal I will leave you both to handle this little...Ahhh problem of yours Gibbs. If you need me give me a call" said Vance as he smiled at both the men then quickly departed. He'd never been present for one of Allison's rants but he'd heard about them and anyone that knew him could attest to the fact that he wasn't a glutton for punishment and if the look on Allison's face was any indication she wasn't finished yet.

"Ali, I..." said Gibbs as he took a step towards her reaching for her shoulder but his hand was slapped away.

"I mean it Jethro, I don't care what people call any of us and if I thought that it wouldn't damage our careers I would shout it to the world that you two "old fogies" are my father's and I'm damn proud to call you both that"

"Ali, are you finished now?" said Tobias as he came over and gently put his hands on her shoulders. "Jethro and I both know that you are proud to call us your father's and we are just as proud to call you our daughter, but you have to admit that dressed like you are you don't look your age. And when someone who is probably high on God knows what sees you with two old fo...older men like us there's going to be comments. But that doesn't mean we believe them or even agree with them, and you know we can't stop people thinking what they will but we both promise here and now that we will do our best to try and not refer to ourselves as "old fogies" ever again"

"Oh Tobias, Jethro. I'm sorry, but when I hear you refer to yourselves as "old fogies", even in jest, it makes me so mad. I don't care if you two are twenty-five or eighty-five your my fathers and I love you and I'm lucky enough for you both to have chosen me, so please, for me no more talk of being old please" asked Ali as she looked at both men hoping that they understood her meaning

"Of course sweetheart, if it means that much to you we will do our best" said Tobias as he pulled Ali into her arms.

"Thank you Papa" whispered Ali

"So are we good to go home?" asked Gibbs as he came over and placed his hand on Ali's back.

"Yeah, were good but can I ask a favor?" asked Ali as she turned in Tobias' arm to look at Gibbs.

"Of course baby girl, what would you like?" asked Gibbs

"Can we stop by an ice cream parlor, I would really like an ice cream cone or some frozen yogurt" whispered Ali

"Of course baby girl" laughed Gibbs out loud and pulled Ali into his arms. "You can get anything you want"

"Jethro" said Tobias in a warning voice, knowing full well that if Ali got anything she wanted that she would be up for hours and neither one of them would get much sleep tonight.

"Alright Tobias" said Gibbs as he looked at his partner "Maybe not anything you want baby girl but I'm sure we can get you a ice cream cone or something" then he put an arm around Ali's waist and started to lead Ali out of the E R

With a smile Tobias started to follow Gibbs and Ali out of the E R then stopped and looked back at the others as they stood there with their mouths open "Well come on, ice creams on us"

At his words everyone came to life and started to follow the trio out to their cars, following Tobias, Al and Gibbs to a nearby ice cream parlor. Two hours later Tobias, Gibbs and Ali were heading home and after a playful thirty minutes in the shower, were it took another five minutes to clean up, they dressed Ali in one of her sleep tank tops and a clean diaper and then spent another hour watching the news waiting for Ali to wind down until she was cuddled up against Gibbs asleep. After carrying Ali upstairs Tobias and Gibbs locked up downstairs and headed towards the master bedroom to get some sleep knowing that their Ali had once again stepped up and saved their butts again.