Now this is my thought that Tony' wasn't Claire on the computer with Tim but a real live woman. So let's get the chapter startede. As always thanks to my BETa. And to the reader. Feedback is welcomed
Tuesday January 29th 2009
NCIS BULL PEN:
Tim Tony and Kate along with Gibbs came strolling in at 7 am to find Samantha working on something on her computer. "You're here early." Tony said.
"Couldn't sleep. Gracie is down in the lab with Abby she had a cold this morning. So I couldn't take her to daycare." Samantha said.
"How was everyone's night?" Kate asked sitting down at her desk.
"I had a wonderful night." Tim said.
"What did you do?" Tony asked trying to power up his computer.
"I met a girl online." Tim said.
"Why won't my computer work?" Kate asked.
Samantha got up and walked over to her computer. "I had the same problem this morning. Cleaning knocked wires a loose." Samantha said crawling under Kate's desk.
"Now try it." Samantha said.
"It works." Kate said triumphantly.
"So what is this girl like Probie?" Tony asked rolling back so Samantha could do her magic on his computer.
"She's a level five sorceress. We're perfect for each other." Tim said.
Tony felt Samantha tense beside him. "Perfect huh?" Tony asked.
"Yeah. I've never met someone who could understand me." Tim said.
Gibbs phone rang and all looked as he shut it. "What was that?" Tony asked.
"Missing Naval Officer." Gibbs said.
"What's the catch?" Samantha asked standing behind Tony.
"He hasn't been missing for 48 hours." Gibbs said.
"Want me to run his name through the data base. Get a head start on finding out." Samantha asked.
"No. I want you to go get Gracie and take her home. I'll cover for you. She needs her mommy to take care of her." Gibbs said.
"Gibbs." Samantha said.
"Do it. Me and Tony will walk you out." Gibbs said.
"Ok." Samantha said leaving the bull pen.
Once in the elevator Tony looked at his lover. "What are you doing?" Tony asked.
"Do you think McGee is seeing this girl?" Gibbs asked.
"I don't know. Why?" Tony asked.
"Tony you haven't seen that your daughter is in love with Tim McGee?" Gibbs asked.
"Yes I have. You'd have to be blind not to see it. But if McGee is gonna see this girl then we can't stop him." Tony said.
"Are you serious? Tony! I know you didn't miss her stiffening when he spoke about it." Gibbs said.
"No she went stiff as a board. Jet what's sending her home gonna accomplish?" Tony asked.
"I figured she needs time to think." Gibbs said.
"Jet. Samantha will think about it whether she's here or at home taking care of Gracie. I think if she's here I can look after her." Tony said.
Gibbs nodded. "I see your point." Gibbs said.
"Jet. She's strong. What everyone has told me for the past 6 years. It's time we let her decide what to do. If I know Sammie she'll either cut him off or play hard ball." Tony said.
"Yeah you're right." Gibbs said.
"For once." Tony said smirking.
"Don't get used to it." Gibbs said as his phone rang.
When he was through he flipped the switch. "Case?" Tony asked.
"Missing person was just identified by his daughter and her fiancee. They're in the bull pen wanting to talk to us." Gibbs said.
"Time to do our job. I'll call Samantha and tell her she can work from home running stuff." Tony said.
NOON DAY
Samantha was working from her Apartment on a lead for the team when her phone rang. "Agent Dinozzo." She said.
"Sammie how's my favorite partner doing?" Abby asked.
"She's sleeping. I gave her some cold medicine." Samantha said.
"What do you know about this new girl Timmy is bragging about?" Abby asked.
Samantha heard 3 distinct voices in the background. She laughed. "Nothing. Course then I don't think he would tell me." Samantha said.
"Ok. Well I was asked to call and check on our girl." Abby said.
"Hey could you put the ring leader on?" Samantha asked.
She heard laughter as Abby handed Gibbs the phone. "Hey." Gibbs said.
"Hey. Having Abby doing your dirty work for you now I see." Samantha said smirking.
"Well you know me so well." Gibbs said.
"Yeah I do. So let me guess the 4 musketeers are all in there wanting information?" Samantha asked.
"Yeah. Wanna give em any?" Gibbs asked.
"No. I don't have any to give. Send Dad by when you're done with the case?" Samantha asked.
"He'll be there. See ya later." Gibbs said and hung up. Samantha shook her head and hung up as well.
THURSDAY JANUARY 31ST 2009
NCIS 6: PM
Tim Tony and Kate were discussing the case when Tim mentioned his online girlfriend. "So how is what is it again Clara?" Tony asked.
"Clair. And it's going great." Tim said.
Gibbs heard and decided to remind Tim of a certain agent. "Tony I meant to tell you and forgot. Samantha asked for you to call her when the case was finished.." Gibbs said.
Tim's face went white as a ghost. "Ok. I'll run by there on the way home. Night guys." Tony said rolling his chair back over to his desk and grabbing his things.
Kate stood up. "I need to go see if Abby is done." Kate said leaving the desk area.
Gibbs stared at his computer screen before looking down. "Boss?" McGee asked.
"What McGee?" Gibbs asked.
"Never mind have a good night." McGee said.
"McGee. How long have you guys been dating?" Gibbs asked.
Tim was flabbergasted. "Since before Thanksgiving." Tim said.
"And how long have you been her friend?" Gibbs asked.
"Since Gracie or before." Tim said.
"Then if I was you I wouldn't screw either up. If you don't want to date her then don't screw your friendship up." Gibbs said.
"Thanks Boss." Tim said.
"Tim? If you hurt her to bad she likely won't be too friendly to you. Just remember as much as Abby and Kate and even Tony is your friend. Tony is her father and he don't take too kindly to her being hurt." Gibbs said.
"I know. Good night Gibbs." Tim said leaving a smirking Gibbs.
SAMANTHA'S APARTMENT
Tony had gotten there and was in with Gracie helping get her back to bed Samantha walked down to the little girl's room and found Tony sitting in the rocker holding her and rocking softly. "Now why do I instantly get jealous?" Samantha asked smirking.
"I don't know why I did this with you. When we found you were diabetic. For about a month I would hold you at night just relishing in the fact you were still here." Tony said.
"I know that feeling." Samantha said coming in and sitting on the bed.
"You ok?" Tony asked adjusting Gracie in his arms.
"Yeah. Just confused." Samantha said.
"About Tim and the new online girl?" Tony asked.
"Yeah." Samantha said.
"How long have you been together?" Tony asked.
Samantha looked up surprised. "Since before Thanksgiving." She said.
"Did you really think I didn't notice?" Tony asked.
"We were trying to keep it secret. Don't want Vance to separate the team again. Don't think I can handle that again." Samantha said.
"Do you Like him?" Tony asked.
"Yes. Dad remember when you got the NCIS job and you told me you fell hard for Gibbs?" Samantha asked.
"Yes and it was a year and a half before we did anything remotely to get a relationship going." Tony said.
"Well I fell hard for Tim. He came to the hospital the day after Gracie was born and took me to see her. The nurse assumed he was the dad." Samantha said.
"This gorgeous child look anything like Probie? Never." Tony said teasingly.
Then he got serious. "Wanna know a secret?" Tony asked.
"Sure." Samantha said.
"I was there." Tony said.
"What?" Samantha asked.
"I was behind you. Me Gibbs Abby and Kate along with Ducky had come to see you. Couldn't find you. So I went towards the Nursery and found you 3." Tony said.
"I fell hard daddy. And I think right now Tim don't have a clue what he wants." Samantha said tears running down her face.
"Come here." Tony said. Samantha fell onto her knees and laid her head on Tony's lap.
"No man ever knows what he wants. But I can tell you this. Tim is a damn fool if he lets you go and I will personally tell him that." Tony said rubbing her back.
"Just let it be Daddy." Samantha said.
"Let's get this girl to bed. Seeing as she's sound asleep." Tony said easing himself out of the chair and laying Gracie down.
When him and Samantha were out in the living room Tony sat down. "No. You go home and spend time with Jet. Gracie is out for the night mostly. And if I have any problems I'll call you." Samantha said pointing him towards the door.
"You sure. Jet would come over if you want and we could camp out here. Lord knows we have clothes here." Tony said.
"Positive. I don't need to run to daddy every time someone breaks my heart. Speaking of clothes. I have your Armani grey suit that I took to the cleaners in the closet beside the door." Samantha said.
"Ok. Come here." Tony said pulling her into his arms.
"It's fine by me if you run to me anytime someone breaks your heart. Gives me reason to torment them." Tony said kissing her head.
"I know. Go home and rest." Samantha said.
"K. Love you." Tony said kissing her again and leaving.
10: PM
TONY/GIBBS HOUSE
Tony was laying reading his book in bed when Gibbs came in. "How was Samantha?" Gibbs asked crawling onto the bed.
"Confused. She fell hard for him." Tony said.
"I talked with McGee advised him to think hard before he makes any hasty decisions." Gibbs said.
"Yeah. She's hurt and I don't know if I wanna beat him up or just let the team torment him." Tony said.
"Give it a few days. Maybe he'll be sensible and remember how good Samantha is for him." Gibbs said.
"Hopefully." Tony said closing his book.
"I happen to remember a certain agent falling hard for a co worker here about 6 almost 7 years ago." Gibbs said leaning down to capture Tony's lips.
"Really. He must've had a soft landing." Tony said smirking pulled Gibbs down for more that kiss.
"How about that." Gibbs said.
"I wouldn't be anywhere else. You know that right?" Tony asked.
"On good days yes. Bad days I let you remind me." Gibbs said.
"And I'll keep on reminding you. Or I'll let Samantha remind you how mean she can be." Tony said.
"Remind me how lucky I am to have you now?" Gibbs asked smiling.
"Most definitely." Tony said turning the lights off.
MIDNIGHT
SAMANTHA'S APARTMENT
Samantha couldn't sleep so got up and opened her laptop and to check her mail. To find an email from Tim. She opened it and began to read.
Dear Samantha,
I guess I need to start by saying I'm sorry. Last week I met a woman named Clair online and we hit it off. She loves the computer games I love. And she seems really nice. She asked if we could meet next week and I told her yes. I guess what I'm saying is if she will let it happen I would like to see where it goes. I know I will regret asking to cut our relationship off but I just feel I need to see where it goes.
Please Forgive me and continue to be my friend.
Tim.
Samantha hit delete and got up and went back to her bed and went to sleep. Tomorrow was a new day and new cases to solve. "Who needs boyfriends anyways." Samantha said to herself before sleep claimed her.
TBC