Dark Storm, White Thunder

Chapter 2

By fillinwhittynameHERE

Tony took a deep breath and looked into the eyes of his team, his family, "This," he started, "is Demetrius Morrison and he's my son."

"He's your what?" Ziva and McGee shouted together.

"My son, he's 12 years old and he's been living with Derek ever since. I know the rules state that you can't work a case emotionally attached but seeing as I'm our only lead besides my son I think I need to stay, but it's your call boss."

"You're my best agent DiNozzo and, as you said, you're our only lead besides your….son."

"Dad," a hesitant voice called, "can I help?"

"I'm not sure."

"Come on dad I have the brilliance of mom and of you although by their body language I'm going to assume you hold back. Weren't you the one who told me to never hide and always do what's right?"

"Ok kid you can help, but right now I need to make some phone calls. Would you guys mind watching Mitri while I talk to some people and see just how much clearance I can get you guys." The team quickly agreed for they all wanted to talk to the youngest DiNozzo.

There was an awkward silence after Tony left because no one knew what to say.

"It's ok," Demetrius started, "From what my dad has told me about you guys I know you have questions; you can ask I'll try to answer if I can."

"Wait I thought you were in hiding, so how has your dad talked about us?"

"I'm going to guess your agent McGee," at McGee's nod he continued, "The last time I saw my dad was five years ago."

"He told us he was going to party with his old frat buddies."

"Yeah and does he also tell you he's got hot dates every couple of days?"

"Actually yes and some weeks he says he has one everyday."

"Well I don't know about every day but I do know that my dad and I video chat a couple nights a week. I bet the date and times match, plus I highly doubt my dad is cheating on my mom." This was met with silence, the team couldn't believe just how much Tony had hidden and truly no one could blame him.

"What's he like when he's around you?"

"The truth is you don't know Anthony DiNozzo. Anthony DiNozzo is funny, he has 6 degrees, he is a psyche-evaluator, he's very loyal and protective, as I'm sure you've realized, he LOVES movies and sports and he's the greatest dad in the world. That is who Anthony DiNozzo is." When he looked up he saw shocked faces that quickly turned blank. He decided to ignore it for their pride and asked if they had any more questions.

"What degrees does your dad have?"

"He has degrees in physical education, psychology, sociology, computers, criminology, and mathematics. Also he has a black belt in 8 martial arts, is a weapons master, including hand arms, speaks 9 languages being ESL, and has a pilot's license. I know he did a bunch of extreme sports but I'm not sure which ones or how many, "he looked up, "You know I'm trying to save your prides by not noticing the shocked looks but it's pretty hard."

"He did all of that while training?"

"No he got his degrees after white thunder; well actually I think he got his p.e and mathematics during dark storm." He said to the team.

"I have a question. Can I meet Abby, Ducky, and Jimmy too?"

"Yeah I'll call them and tell them to come up."

"Thank you agent McGee." "Why don't you call Ducky, McGee and I'll call Abby." "Sure Ziva."

"I think I make them nervous." "No it's just you coming has shaken their image of DiNozzo."

"So either you knew some how or you're very good at hiding your emotions though I'm betting on the latter."

"You'd be right."

"I guess it makes sense, I mean all this time you thought you guys knew your partner but you didn't. I mean agent David blamed my dad for Rivkin's death just to find out they were great friends, not only that but he also betrayed him." At that moment Ziva and McGee entered the room with Abby, Ducky, and Jimmy, "I know you probably don't trust my dad now after everything you learned, and I don't blame you, but my dad is a good man. You don't know what my dad has sacrificed to keep us safe and if it wasn't absolutely necessary he wouldn't have told you about any of this. It's my fault that we aren't safe any more, I just had to go find my dad."

"Demetrius Dominic Morrison that is not true. You did the right thing in coming to find me. If you hadn't we wouldn't be able to prepare and a lot more people could've died. I am so proud of you and I'm sorry I couldn't be there as often as I should've been, at least now I'll be able to be with you more." Somewhere during Demetrius's speech Tony had returned.

"You mean it dad?"

"Of course buddy," Tony said kneeling in front of his son, "you, your mom, and your sister mean the world to me. Now I bet if you asked REALLY nicely Abby might take you on a tour of NCIS."

"Really, please Ms. Abby!"

"Of course how can I say no to that look that just screams you're Tony's boy? Another thing, just call me Abby or Abbs." The rest of the occupants of the room just watched them leave in silence.

"You've got a good boy there Tony."

"Thank you Ziva, he's my world. Boss I'm about to break one of your rules. I'm sorry guys and I'll understand if you never forgive me or trust me again."

"Anthony of course we forgive and trust you. And if any one owes anyone an apology it's us. We haven't shown you the greatest trust. After I heard about young Demetrius and you not being honest with us I thought about how I treated you all of these years. It wasn't fair to take my anger for Jethro out on you when he left and I know Abby didn't mean to complain to you or compare you to Jethro."

"It's cool, I wasn't as good as the boss I knew that."

"That's the thing Anthony you are. I also realized that you give me birthday presents but I never give you any. I never stepped in about how Ziva and Timothy were comparing you to Jethro nor did I stop you from deflecting Jethro's anger on to you and off of me and the others over the years." After that Ziva, McGee, and Gibbs all thought back to how they treated Tony and realized they did similar things.

"Tony I taunted you about not inviting you to dinner when I invited everyone else and I belittled you and compared you to Gibbs when you were boss."

"And I always act superior about my computer skills when the truth is you had the skills as well. Also I treated you horribly when Gibbs was gone."

"DiNozzo I…" "Its ok boss you don't have to say it, none of you do it's ok."

"Tony." "Yeah boss." "I meant to ask you something." "What boss?"

"Why were the senior field Agents reports, from when McGee was SFA, typed exactly like yours?"

"Wait what Senior Field Agent's reports?"

"The senior field agent has to file the same paper work that you do as well as a ton more. I just approve most of it and he does paper work about each member of the team once a month which I just make slight changes to, if that."

"I never did any of that." "You mean that DiNozzo did all of that, lead the team, and was an undercover agent, how did you do it DiNozzo?"

"I just worked on that in my spare time, when I'm just senior field agent I sometimes give input on other team's cases because of my degrees and sometimes I go into the field or work on cold cases."

"Why isn't that on our team hours? It's because you give credit to the team you're helping?"

"Yeah pretty much."

"And you never complained once? Wow now I'm really sorry how I acted Tony, I kept saying how easy it was to be the SFA never realizing just how much you actually do."

"Like I said it's cool Tim, I enjoy it truthfully I feel needed you know." Suddenly a phone started ringing which Tony took out of his pocket. It was a high tech phone that none of them had ever seen. McGee said it was the most high tech phone in the world, and only 10 people in the world had one.

"Tony, oh hey Leo….you coming to D.C….. cool come to the house, you know the address I think I'm going to have some other people staying over….no they're safe…..I work with them and I trust them with my life…I'm going to fill them in on everything tonight and tomorrow… yeah see you, Sam, and little Paige on Thursday…..cool bye. Sorry that was….*ring ring* one second.

Tony…Hey Liam I just got off the phone with Leo…. So you're coming to D.C….you know the address to the house and Leo will be over Thursday…yeah with Sam and Paige…. Hey I'm going to have some people over that you haven't met….no they don't know the plan….they're completely safe I trust them with my life….I have to tell them they're my team and part of my family….I'll see you Friday and I'm not sure when Calli can get here….and she's going to bring the baby…you know my daughter…you know your goddaughter….oh yeah do you and Sophie want to be my daughter's godparents….GREAT!"

"That reminds me DiNozzo I meant to ask you after your son left, you have a daughter?"

"Uh yeah boss I do, Calli named Mitri and I got to name the baby."

"What's her name?"

"Caitlin, Caitlin Kelly Langer."