Author's note: Thank you for the reviews. This is a short chapter in Gibbs' POV. Next chapter will be the same scene in Tony's POV. Have fun!

Chapter 5:

Gibbs was down in his basement, working on his new project.

He was going to build a boat.

The first load of wood had just been delivered a couple of days ago and he had started to measure, sort and cut.

It had been one of his more brilliant ideas; it would keep him busy in those long and lonely nights. Maybe, it would help him to avoid ex-wife number four.

He had always loved to work with wood, to shape the raw material into something new and useful with his own two hands.

And today, the work helped to take his thoughts away from the problems with his senior field agent.

It was after midnight when he got one of those late night calls that called him back to work. For the first time in a long time, he actually regretted that he had to leave what he was doing.

Yeah, the boat seemed to be a good idea, it would give him something he enjoyed apart from his job.

They'd gotten a tip from one of the sources in Quantico. There would be a heist tonight, they'd been told the when and the where. It was the perfect opportunity to nail the whole group and catch them red handed.

He grabbed his gear and headed outside, jumped into his car and drove off. While driving, he was in a hurry, he grabbed his cell and called Kate and told her to get McGee and get to the meeting point. Then he called back to NCIS to send backup. Then he called Abby, gave her orders to find an observation system she could hack in at the location where they had been told the cars had been taken to be disassembled, and to give her heads up for the incoming evidence.

The last call he made was going to his Senior Field Agent. He knew that DiNozzo usually took his cell with him to bed so he didn't bother to try his home line. After the second ring a very sleepy voice answered.

"DiNozzo!?"

"We've got a tip. Picking you up now."

"What? No! I…"

"DiNozzo, I swear if you are not home right now… I'm just pulling in your street. You're home, right?"

"I'm home, sort 'a. But Boss…"

"I'm here. Be down stat, or I'm coming to get you!" He cut off the call and pulled in the parking space right next to Tony's car. He jumped out of his car and immediately saw something he'd never expected to see.

Shocked green eyes were meeting his. Tony's features were ghostlike, pale and he seemed paralyzed by the sudden appearance of his boss.

He was slumped in the backseat of his Mustang, wearing a couple of pullovers and jackets over another, the hood pulled up over his head, hands packed in socks, and still he looked frozen to the bone. He had obviously been sleeping in his car. What the hell? The shock on Tony's face faded and was replaced by utter embarrassment.

Gibbs had no idea what was going on, but his anger boiled up. The stupid kid seemed to be in real trouble and hadn't told anyone. Spending the night with some random girl, sleeping at the office, it all began to make sense now, he hadn't been able to go home. But why? Stupid, stubborn, stupid kid, he cursed silently.

He opened the car door and barked. "DiNozzo!"

Tony hurried to get out of the backseat; he lost the socks and some of his warm clothing and grabbed his gear. "Boss!" His voice was a little higher than normal and his cheeks a deep shade of red now. He avoided to look into the eyes of the older man, and seemed to be close to terrified.

"DiNozzo! What the hell is going on?"

Tony stopped short. "It's fine!"

Gibbs could have slapped him silly right now. His temper was boiling.

"Don't we have to get going?" Tony went over to Gibbs car, trying to escape the awkward situation.

Gibbs slowly counted to ten in his head and then followed him. He did not say another word to Tony; afraid of what would come out of his mouth in this state of rage he was in. Stupid, stubborn!

Author's note: Thank you so much for all your reviews, they were awesome and really encouraging, also the critique is very appreciated.

I've come to understand that you feel Gibbs to be too harsh, well, he is right now, but Tony is acting stupid to. This story is set pre-series, it is supposed to be quite early on in their friendship-father/son-relationship. But don't worry they'll adjust and get there. Please be patient, I do not want to rush this story, but develop it with care.

And keep them reviews coming, please!