Surprise! I got this done sooner than I thought I would. Its 4:35am my time and I'm posting this for all of my lovely readers. This is half the length of the first one and I hope its just as good for all of you. Part 2 contains a wide range of emotions. We got some angst, happy times, fluff, anger and a little bit of jealousy. There's also a little bit of adult contents and language. Anyways on with the story and me to get a little bit of sleep.
Happy reading and Enjoy!
Part 2
It was a long flight and Tony was thankful it was a direct one. As soon as he stepped off the plane a sense of ease washed over him. He was finally home. He took a cab to the Yard, flashed his badge to the guard and took the elevator up to the bullpen. The first person to spot him was Balboa.
"DiNozzo? Thank god you're back. Gibbs is about to explode."
"Come on Vince, he can't be that bad."
"Are you kidding me? That man made two agents and three lab techs cry. Vance has been hiding out in MTAC."
"Are you serious?" Now he was worried.
"Yeah I am. And to top it off, a few hours ago he threw his phone at the plasma and broke both of them then proceed to yell at David and McGee. They were hiding out in Abby's lab but she kicked them out after he yelled at all three."
"Alright I'll handle it. Thanks Vince."
"No problem."
The other agent walked off and Tony went to his team. He spotted Tim and Ziva at their desks working quietly and Gibbs was nowhere to be seen.
"Where is he?" Tony asked softly setting his stuff down.
"Oh Tony I'm so happy to see you. If you ever leave again I'll kill you." Ziva threaten as she hugged him.
"Why happened Tony?" McGee asked pointing at his arm.
"Took a tumble down the stairs after getting shot. I'm fine it didn't even pop out all the way. What a pair we make Tim. How's the wrist?"
"Good. Frustrating to type with the brace but I can still work."
"Great. Why don't you two give me a quick run down and then I'll talk to Gibbs."
They nodded and went over the case. Tony listened and made mental notes. When they finished they looked at him.
"What was Marks' C.O.D?"
"Gunshot. The bullet pierced his lung and nicked a kidney on the way out. Whoever shot him left to die slowly and painfully." Tim answered.
"Alright. Tim find out who is on the sniper's list and get of everyone's rank who was in Marks' class. Ziva, I want you to cross check Marks' time of death with everyone on his squad and class." They nodded and went to work.
"Where is Gibbs?" He asked again.
"He left to get coffee." Ziva answered.
Tony nodded and made his way to the elevator. To his surprise, when the doors opened, his lover was standing inside alone. He walked in without a word started the elevator and then stopped it. He turned and faced Gibbs.
Seeing Tony eased the tension in his body. When the younger man hung up on him earlier he got pissed and threw his phone, then yelled at the two remaining members. Later he found them in Abby's lab, he yelled at all three and then stormed out.
He found himself sitting at the coffee shop thinking about everything that was said on the last phone call. He had upset Tony when the younger man found out what he told the FBI agent. Gibbs knew he was in trouble. Looking at Tony now, none of that mattered. The only thing he wanted to do was pull the man into his arms and never let go.
"Don't even Jethro. You are in so much trouble right now, you're lucky you aren't going to be sleeping on the couch like I had originally planned but after four years its hard to sleep without you in the bed."
"Tony, I'm sorry. Please I wasn't worried about you pulling an all nighter but I was worried that you might get hurt. Looks like I was right."
"It doesn't excuse the fact that you told one of my friends to drug me and during a case with a serial killer on the loose. Do you know the damage that would have caused? You got lucky that I know Spencer better than he knows himself. Damn it Gibbs, I'm so pissed at the two of you. Being pissed at Spencer means an equally pissed off Derek Morgan will hound me until I forgive his boyfriend. But being pissed at you is easier." He yelled.
After a few moments he sighed, he was tired. All Tony wanted was to go home and sleep in his bed with the scent of sawdust, Old Spice and Gibbs on the sheets and pillows. He knew he wasn't going to get what he wanted for awhile.
"Tony, please. You know I would never intentionally compromise an investigation. I told your friend Spencer to give you half a pill, it would have given you a few hours of sleep."
"And those few hours were critical because the killer was on the run."
"He didn't tell me that, if he did I wouldn't have suggested the pills."
"Spencer didn't know because rather than waiting for me to do a sit-rep the damn genius decided to pickpocket my phone. I swear Gibbs if you ever do anything like this again I will leave you."
It felt like a punch to the gut. Tony's words put Gibbs on the edge. He couldn't lose Tony, he didn't think he would survive if the younger man left. Hell he barely got by when Tony was in Seattle.
"Anything but that." He pleaded, "you can shoot me, hit me, not talk to me but please don't ever leave me. If you left I don't think I would survive it. God, baby, two days without you was hell. Please don't leave."
It broke Tony's heart to see his Marine breakdown like that. He loved Jethro and it would kill him to leave but he would do it if he couldn't trust the other man.
"I don't want to but I will if I can't trust you. I'm tired, sore, and just want to go home, you are tired and frustrated, so let's just finish this case then go home and sleep."
Gibbs sighed, Tony was right they were tired. All he wanted to do was hold Tony and never let him leave again. He hoped that they will finally solve this case and Vance will give them a few days off.
"Alright let's go back. But there is something I need to do first."
"What?"
Gibbs stepped forward and softly placed his hands on Tony's face. Slowly he leaned forward giving the younger man time to pull away. When Tony didn't, Gibbs softly kissed him and smiled when Tony responded. He moved his hands to Tony's hair.
As always the kissing led to trying to get closer, hands frantically trying to remove each other's clothes. Gibbs moved to Tony's neck nipping and licking, causing the younger man to moan.
Tony finally remembered that they were in the elevator at work. "Baby stop."
When Jethro didn't respond, Tony found that his good hand was inside Gibbs' pants squeezing his ass. Tony smirked he knew he was going to pay for his next move. He pinched Gibbs hard, the older man bit him back and growled.
"What the hell was that for?"
"In case you forgot we're at work and in an elevator."
Gibbs groaned and pressed his face into Tony's neck. "Two days, two very long days."
Tony laughed, "I know babe. I feel the same but later."
"If we must." Gibbs stood straight and kissed Tony one more time and smacked his ass really hard for pinching him. He pulled back and started straightening their clothes.
"You know better than to start something you can't finish. And it will be a while before you can finish it." He smirked.
Gibbs stared at the younger man, "What does that mean?"
"Later at home, after we solve this case."
Gibbs sighed, "Fine lets get back to work."
They exited the elevator and was greeted by the whole bullpen. Gibbs growled at them and walked away, Tony smiled and winked. Everyone sighed, things were back to normal.
The MCRT team got to work. Tony read everything Tim and Ziva found while he and Gibbs were in the elevator. He found three potential suspects. One was second in the sniper training class, another was second in the field class and the third was an eighteen year old Private who was involuntary enlisted.
Tony was leaning towards the sniper. Gibbs thinks its the Private. So the two secretly made a bet. They split up when they got to the base. Gibbs took the sniper, Tony took the Private, and Ziva and McGee took the other. The day couldn't have gotten any worse in Tony's opinion.
When Tony informed the Private that he was an agent, he body-checked Tony like a hockey player and took off running. Tony was caught off guard fell to the floor and landed on his bad shoulder. Ignoring the pain, he got up and went after the boy. When he caught up with him, his cop training kicked in and he tackled him. The Private hit the ground, Tony landed on him and had enough instinct to protect his injured shoulder.
He cuffed the younger man and called Gibbs. Gibbs rushed to Tony when he heard the pain in his lover's voice. When he showed up he saw the Private in handcuffs and Tony rubbing his shoulder.
"What happened?" He glared at the Private.
"The idiot body-checked me and ran when I introduced myself. I tackled and cuffed him." Tony answered.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah I'm fine, just sore."
"When we're done here we'll get you checked out." He told Tony then looked at the Private, "Care to explain why you attacked an agent?"
"I panicked. I thought you were here to arrest me."
"Why do you think that? Did you do something illegal?"
"No, I figured the judge changed his mind and wants to put me in jail."
"We're here to investigate Corporal Marks' murder."
"Oh. I wasn't there I was on Mess Hall duty. You can verify it with my CO and the cook."
"We'll do that." Tony told him then pulled him up. "Let's go."
On the way to the Mess Hall, Gibbs got a call. It was short and had Gibbs annoyed.
"Uncuff him if you don't want to charge him." He growled.
"What's going on boss?" Tony asked uncuffing the Private.
"McGee and Ziva got a confession. We have to meet them in the Captain's office."
"Alright, lets go." He told Gibbs then turned to the Private, "Stay out of trouble."
The younger man nodded and then he and Gibbs walked off to meet the other two. After arriving Gibbs and the Captain got into an argument. The Captain wanted to keep his soldier, Gibbs wanted to take him back to the Yard. The argument ended when the Captain pulled rank and called Gibbs gunny.
"The only people who are allowed to call me gunny is my father, my mentor and my boyfriend. You, Captain, are neither. Now we're taking the Corporal back with us where he'll be formally charged with murder and spend life in prison. Ziva put the Corporal in the van." He ordered and walked away, Tony followed.
They didn't say anything until they were in the car. "You outed yourself to a Marine Captain. Baby we need to work on your temper."
"Doesn't matter. I don't care anymore. Tony, I love you and I want people to know that you are mine."
"Jethro I love you too, and you are mine like I'm yours. I guess now is a good time to tell you that everyone at NCIS knows that we're together even Vance and SecNav."
"What?! How do you know?"
"I've known since I got back from Agent Afloat. I had a meeting with them, they wanted to know why you were acting the way you did when I left and threatening people trying to get me back. You can hate me but I told them the truth."
"I don't hate you. I told Mike when I got my memory back. He told me that he wouldn't be surprised if you didn't take me back. Everyone knows?"
"Everyone. Baby when you left it damn near killed me. Abby, Ducky and Palmer forced me to work everyday. You know the story with Ziva and McGee. Well I left out a little part. Jenny and the others found out when Ziva and I got into an argument. She yelled in front of everyone that the only reason I got to be in charge was because you and I were sleeping together. That was the day I got my act together and suspended her and McGee for their insubordination, Jenny backed me up on that decision."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because I handled it. So get those thoughts out of your head Jethro. The damage is done and I took care of it." He laid a hand on Gibbs thigh.
"Fine, I won't say anything. Since everyone knows why do you come in before I do?"
"Habit. I like to have everything ready before you come in." He smiled. Gibbs returned it with his own.
"Well we're going to break that habit. I want to wake up with you."
"I'll try. It also wouldn't hurt to have a little persuasion."
Gibbs laughed, "I love you. When we get home I'll show you how much."
"Good plan. We'll just have to take it slow for a while, because of the shoulder."
"I plan on doing that. I want it to last all night."
"Also this doesn't excuse the fact that you are in trouble."
Gibbs sighed, "I know baby. Again I'm sorry for what I did."
"I know you are. Since I can't punish you the same way you punish me, it leaves me no choice but to lock up the basement. No boat and bourbon for awhile."
Gibbs groaned, "Fine, I'll serve out my punishment if you let me punish you for getting hurt."
"I wouldn't have it any other way. We'll get home I'll lock the basement, then bend over take my punishment and spend the rest of the night wrapped in each other."
Gibbs didn't say anything just drove faster. They got back to the Yards and started the interrogation. Vance wanted a report from Tony. So while his team wrapped up, he was in Vance's office talking to both the director and BAU's Section Chief Erin Strauss. Tony had no love for either but kept it short and civil. After talking to them he went to Ducky and got his shoulder checked. The older man wasn't happy but checked him out and told him everything was fine. He thanked him and left.
When they were all done and given time off, Tony and Gibbs went home. The first thing they did was lock the door and shut their phones off.
Tony left Gibbs to padlock the basement and put the key on top of the door frame. He walked back into the living room where he found a naked Gibbs sitting on the couch. Tony smiled, removed the sling and his clothes before climbing over his lover's lap.
Gibbs stroked a hand down Tony's back feeling the shiver that followed. He rubbed both cheeks affectionately before speaking.
"Why are you being punish?"
"Because I disobeyed your order and got hurt."
"Is that all?"
"Not really. I also really want this because two days away was hell. I know you need this too for the same reason."
"You're right I do. Twenty-five, fifteen for getting hurt and ten because we need this."
Tony just nodded and braced himself. Gibbs placed one hand on the small of his back while the other rubbed his ass softly. He was just feeling his body relax until the hand was removed and then he felt the first smack.
Each one after the third was harder than the one before it. His lover was keeping a steady pace. By the tenth Tony's ass was on fire, he shifted causing his hard cock to rub against Gibbs' thigh while his lover's equally hard cock rubbed against his stomach. Tony felt pre-cum smear on his skin.
Gibbs bit his bottom lip to keep from groaning as Tony shifted in his lap and let out a moan. The heat of Tony's bright red ass warmed his palm and caused his cock to twitch. He ignored everything in order to finish the last fifteen. Knowing that if he didn't finish Tony would be disappointed and Gibbs would never purposely disappoint Tony.
Tony was a bit grateful that Jethro had stopped. The longer he waited the more worried he became. He was just about to tell his lover to continue when Gibbs lifted his hand and brought it down on his heated ass. To his surprise he winced and moaned.
The next ten were focused on his sit spots and thighs, Tony knew those were the punishment spankings. He also knew, judging by how it hurt it, that Jethro wanted him to feel it for a few days. Finally the last five ended up on the middle of his ass, he guesses that Jethro wanted to remind him what was next. Tony didn't really need the reminder, he felt both cocks steadily leaking.
Gibbs rested his heated hand on Tony's hot red ass while the other stroked up and down his back. He loved this part, loved showing Tony that he still loved him, was still with him and wasn't leaving.
Tony felt his body relax under Jethro's soft touch. He loved this part, he knew his lover was silently reassuring him that he was loved and not alone. It always brought on tears.
Gibbs smiled when he heard Tony purr, it wasn't a rare thing but it always manages to make him smile. Then Tony's breathing even out and knew it was time to move upstairs.
"Come on baby, lets go upstairs." He whispered.
"Don't wanna move." Tony mumbled.
"You have to. The bed is better. The couch is bad for your shoulder and my back."
Tony mumbled something unintelligible and eased up off Gibbs' lap. Both were still hard but they ignored it. Gibbs took Tony's hand and they walked upstairs turning the living light off on the way.
They didn't bother turning the bedroom light on. Both men were too worn out to do anything else, so they just crawled into bed. Tony pressed his back against Gibbs' front and went to sleep. Gibbs wrapped his arms around his lover and followed him into sleep.
Tony's frustration has been growing for the last three months. Since coming home from Seattle he and Gibbs had spend a few weeks improving their relationship. He forgave Jethro for what he did and the older man served his punishment without complaint.
Part of his frustration came from his lover. Since coming home Gibbs rarely left Tony out of his sight and always tried to protect him from their suspects. Tony knows the other man only wanted to keep him safe but Gibbs was taking it too far by turning himself into a human shield. That day they had their first couples' argument at work, that night they slept on opposite sides of the bed.
The next day at work both men growled and snapped at everyone. It got so bad that Vance stepped in and told them to go home and fix their problem or risk getting suspended. They glared at each other and left the building.
At home Gibbs went straight to the basement without a word. Tony stayed upstairs in the kitchen and baked everything he knew how to make. While kneading the dough for the banana bread he heard a yell followed by a crash, cussing and several loud noises. He covered the dough, wiped his hands and rushed to the basement.
The sight that greeted him, he wasn't afraid to admit it, scared him. Gibbs was yelling and throwing things. Tony rushed to his lover and grabbed his wrist. When Gibbs had settled down Tony asked him what happened. Jethro told him he got lost in thought and hit his hand with the hammer. That caused him to lose his temper.
Tony wrapped his arms around the older man, Gibbs returned the hug. One thing led to another which led to the two lovers making up in the basement. After that night things between them got better. Gibbs held his protectiveness back, unless it called for it and Tony became a little more careful.
The second part of Tony's frustration was Spencer Reid, and by extension the BAU team. It started a week after the Seattle case. Spencer called Tony apologizing and asking for forgiveness. Tony who was still upset told the genius no and hung up. Three hours later Derek Morgan called, when he started yelling Tony hung up. Everyday after that a different member of the team would call, he would tell them no and hang up.
Now here he was three months later. The team was still calling, it was pissing him and Gibbs off. Just when he thought things couldn't get any worse, he was proven wrong when the entire BAU team minus Garcia stepped off the elevator with Tobias Fornell and Erin Strauss.
Tony and his team stood up as they made their way to the MCRT area. Tony made a quick call to Cynthia and told her to tell Vance that he was needed.
Leon Vance was surprised when his secretary told him there was a situation in the bullpen. It was an even greater surprise to see the FBI staring at Gibbs and his team. DiNozzo had a hand wrapped around Gibbs' bicep as if he was holding the older man back. Sighing he walked down the stairs to join the group.
"What brings the FBI here?" He asked looking at Fornell and Chief Strauss.
"There's a case that requires both agencies." Strauss answered.
"How can NCIS help?"
"The FBI is tracking a serial killer and two days ago he killed a Marine."
"Why weren't we informed?" Tony asked.
"Because we didn't know who he was until today." She answered.
"So turn everything over to us and we'll find the killer." Gibbs responded.
"This is an FBI case..."
"With a dead Marine, therefore that makes it now NCIS jurisdiction." Gibbs cut in.
"The UnSub killed five other people, one person doesn't make the whole case NCIS jurisdiction." Hotch stated.
"The suspect may have killed five others, but his sixth victim is more important. It now belongs to us." Gibbs argued.
"One person is no more important than the others." Hotch countered.
Gibbs growled, "That Marine is more important. He risked his life to serve this country. He doesn't deserves to be treated the same as the others."
"That's where you are wrong. Every victims deserves the same treatment."
Gibbs tried to move forward but Tony's hand prevented it. Everyone else didn't know what to say.
Tony broke the silence, "Gibbs lets just work with them. We'll focus on the Marine and they'll focus on the suspect."
"You know that's not how joint investigations work." Reid added.
"Reid don't lecture me on proper etiquettes of joint investigations." Tony snapped.
"Watch it Dinozzo." Morgan warned.
Both he and Reid ignored him. "Even without the 'lecture,' I'll remind you that we are here out of courtesy."
"Well you can just courtesy your way out of this building, just leave the Marine's file and evidence."
"Tony I don't know what your problem is, but you need to get rid of the attitude and act like a damn professional."
"Don't know my problem. Here's a start, you and your team needs to stop calling me. Second you and your team needs to show a little bit more respect for the people who serve in our military. And finally your boss needs to show a little bit more respect to mine, you came to us for help not the other way around."
Morgan stepped forward and pulling Spencer behind him, "DiNozzo, I'm telling you for the last time, back off."
Ziva moved forward with a gun in her hand pointing it at the ground, "I advise you to take two steps back and watch your tone."
Morgan just looked at the Mossad, Tony could tell that the other man was a bit worried. His next words were for Ziva only, he didn't want her to get into trouble.
"Zee, I know what you are doing and I love you for it. But you need to put the gun away. Please." He kept his voice soft and calm.
She turned to look at him then holstered the weapon. After nodding to Tony she glared at Morgan who stepped back.
"Oh for fuck's sake," Fornell moved to stand between each group, "Agent Hotchner you hand over everything you have on the dead Marine."
"Agent DiNozzo, you will work on the BAU side of this investigation." Strauss ordered.
"Agent Gibbs, you and the remaining members will do the Marine investigation and share your findings with Agent Hotchner and his team." Vance ordered.
Gibbs started to move again but Tony's hand was still gripping his bicep. He turned and looked at Vance.
"Tony stays where he is, the last time he was with them he got injured."
"The injury DiNozzo sustained was one of his own making." Hotch informed him.
"No it was one of Agent Reid's making. If he hadn't pickpocketed DiNozzo's phone before Tony did a sit-rep, Tony wouldn't have left with a LEO for back up." Gibbs corrected.
Hotch looked at Gibbs then Tony and turned to look at Reid, "Reid is that true?"
"Hotch, man..."
"I'm talking to Reid, Morgan. Reid don't make me ask again."
"Hotch..." Reid looked at his boss who glared, "yeah, I took his phone. Only because I was worried about him."
Hotch sighed there was so much he wanted to say to the younger man. With Strauss there and a roomful of Navy cops, he knew it wasn't the right time or place. So he found a better idea.
"Here's what's going to happen, Reid. You get to stay with Agent Gibbs and his team, you will follow his orders. When we get back home you and I are going to have a long talk. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir." Reid knew he was in trouble.
"Hotch, man..."
"No, Morgan. I'm not going to change my mind and you aren't staying."
Morgan glared at Hotch then turned to Gibbs and Tony. He opened his mouth to say something but Tony beat him to it.
"Don't even Morgan. Reid can handle himself. Besides I already told you Gibbs is an ex-Marine sniper and Ziva is Mossad, even Probie can provide protection."
"Enough with the chit-chat. Everyone has their orders get to work." Strauss told them all.
Gibbs and Tony looked at each other. Both had a lot to say but there wasn't enough time.
"Stay safe, no risks. That's an order."
"I will. Try not to kill Reid and make sure Ziva doesn't either. If he doesn't stop talking send him to Abby."
"He'll be fine."
Tony nodded and turned to the BAU team. Morgan and Reid were whispering to each other, then after a quick kiss they separated. Morgan nodded to Hotch and the team. They turned and headed to the elevator, Tony grabbed his bag and followed. They all stopped when Gibbs called his name.
He turned around, "Yeah?"
"Your's is mine, so protect it until I can."
Everyone in the room looked confused. Tony just smiled.
"I love you too, Gunny."
Gibbs didn't care where they were or who was watching. He moved towards his lover pulled him into his arms and kissed him with a promise of later. When the need for air was too great they separated. Tony smirked at him.
"You broke a rule."
"Don't care. Your fault anyways for calling me gunny. You broke a rule too."
"No I applied rule fourteen."
Gibbs laughed, "I'll apply rule fourteen to you later."
"Looking forward to it. Now get to work."
Gibbs gave him a quick kiss and walked back to his desk. Tony straighten his jacket and flashed everyone a smile and walked to the elevator. Everyone on the floor was speechless. The BAU team got in the elevator and left.
Strauss, Vance and Fornell went to Vance's office. Gibbs, Ziva and McGee looked at Reid. He looked at them then pulled out the Marine's file from his satchel and handed it to Gibbs before sitting at Tony's desk.
For the rest of the day the NCIS team ignored Reid. The young agent took the opportunity to observe Tony's team. Being a profiler didn't prepare him for this.
Where he and his team respected Hotch and they all treated each other like family, this team was different. The trust, respect, and love was there but there was something different that he couldn't quite find a name for.
The female, Ziva, was treated like any other person, like an equal. On his team JJ and Prentiss could take care of themselves, but it didn't stop Hotch from teaming them with one of the guys sometimes. The younger guy, McGee, showed the same respect to Ziva as he did Gibbs, even though he ranked higher than her. Both of them knew their boss really well.
They knew what to do and didn't wait for it to be assigned to them. They just did it without a word and as quickly as they could. This team confused Reid, but he was growing to respect them. A part of him was resentful and jealous. To him it felt like Tony had found a replacement and didn't need or want the BAU team anymore. He missed his best friend.
"Agent Gibbs?"
"Yeah."
"I just wanted to apologize for what happened in Seattle. I was concerned about Tony. I didn't mean for him to get hurt or angry at you."
Gibbs sighed, "I know that, Tony knows that. He wasn't angry at you after the first week but he still felt betrayed and didn't want to talk to you or the others. The anger came back when you and your team wouldn't stop calling him. It made me angry too because you all were hurting Tony. So I'm going to say this once, stop with the phone calls and give him time. When he's ready he'll call you."
Reid went over every word carefully. He felt bad for hurting Tony and knew it would be a long while before his friend calls him. He can wait, Tony's friendship means a lot to him.
Tony was thinking of all the ways to kill Strauss, Fornell and Vance. Of course getting away with it was easy. He figured that those three had some sort of plan to separate him from the Gibbs and NCIS and place him back into the FBI and BAU team. He would quit before that happened.
He pushed aside his thoughts and focused on what was in front of him. The D.C police had set up a room for them. All the photos, files and evidence was scattered around. He had looked it all over and now he was staring at the map Reid had finished before they went to NCIS. The BAU at the moment was ignoring him, which was fine.
Nothing about these murders gave him any clue why he killed six people. Each murder was different, the only thing that told them it was the same person was a letter and number that was carved into each body. Tony focused on those and started thinking like Gibbs. He called Abby, not wanting to hear Garcia's rant and lecture. He put the phone on speaker.
"Abby, can you do me a favor?"
"Anything for you, Tony."
"Get into the prison system for Virginia and Maryland. Search for an inmate who's last name's is Miller and number was 857305." He read off the pictures in order.
"Give me a minute to run the search. I'll call you back when something pops up."
"Thanks." He hung up and looked at the others. "What?"
"Tony, what are you doing?" Hotch asked.
"My job. The numbers and letters have a meaning. If its not an inmate then its a case number. If we solve this we'll find the suspect."
"Why didn't you call Garcia?" Morgan demanded.
"Because we don't have the time and I don't have the patience. Abby is just as able as Garcia."
Tony phone rang and he put it on speaker again. "Abby what do you have?"
"Tony, Tony, Tony." She said quickly in a panicked voice.
"Abby calm down. Breathe and explain."
"Tony I called Gibbs, stay where you are until he and the others with back-up come to you."
"Why Abby?"
"The killer is after you. Please stay and wait for Gibbs."
"I will but explain why he's after me."
"You put his brother in prison. That brother was killed last week."
"Refresh my memory Abbs."
She sighed, "Philip Miller was a wealthy man who was very dirty behind closed doors. He was embezzling from his company and he also..." She trailed off.
"Its alright Abby, I think I remember now. I'm so sorry you had to read that. I'll make it up to you later."
"Okay. Stay safe."
"I will." He hung up and looked at the team again.
"I remember him. He was one of the first cases when you started working for us. I don't remember a brother." Hotch responded.
"Step brother, younger. Kenny worshipped Philip. They had an abusive father, Phil protected Kenny so the boy would never be on the receiving end of the abuse. Then the old man died when Kenny was in college, there was rumors Phil did it but no evidence was found. Years later the brothers went their separate ways." He explained.
"So explain Kenny's motive." Rossi replied.
"Like I said Kenny worshipped Phil. He must of heard about the arrest and wanted to help. But ten years is a long time. If memory serves me, Phil only had two more years on his sentence. What happened at the prison?"
"I'll call Garcia." Morgan said walking away.
Tony and the others just stood there until Hotch broke the silence. Tony was prepared.
"Tony, you, Reid and Morgan need to fix things. This is affecting their work."
"Hotch, this would have been fixed three months ago if Reid had waited for me to call or all of you hadn't kept constantly calling me. Hell none of this would have happened if Reid hadn't pickpocket my phone."
"Tony, Reid will be dealt with, but please try working on forgiving him."
"Did you punish Gibbs?" Rossi asked.
"Yeah. All three b's were kept under lock and key for a month and after the reaffirmation sex, there was no more for the month. It was punishment for both of us. My second half was twenty-five spankings." He smiled.
"Too much information, DiNozzo." Hotch shook his head.
Rossi laughed, "I never would have guessed. What are the three b's?"
"Basement, boat and bourbon."
"And how is that Gibbs' punishment?"
"Gibbs is a man of habit. The basement is his sanctuary and place of solitude. Working on the boat helps him think and the bourbon is there for when the thinking brings up bad memories. For a month Gibbs was sober and restless. He clocked in a lot of hours at the gun range, he improved his own records. Hell without sex for a month and the frustration of the phone calls, I achieved Gibbs' old record and can qualify as a sniper for the military."
"Impressive. So is there a next step in this relationship?"
"That's Gibbs' decision."
"What's my decision?" Gibbs asked walking through the door with the team, Reid and four Marines behind him."
Tony smiles, "The next step with this case."
Gibbs stood by Tony, "We're going to keep you safe. The Marines here are your protection detail. Don't go anywhere without them, understand?"
"Yeah, boss, I understand."
"Good. Another thing, when we find him you stay here or at NCIS."
"Gibbs..."
"No DiNozzo. That's an order."
"Boss, a minute. Please."
"Fine."
Gibbs followed Tony out of the room ignoring everyone else. Tony pulled him into an empty office closing the blinds and locking the door behind them. He turned around and faced Gibbs. Gibbs made the first move.
He pulled Tony into his arms and kissed the younger man until they were breathless. He pulled back and put his forehead on Tony's.
"Please don't fight me on this. I can't risk losing you."
"You won't lose me. I can't let you go alone."
"I'll have Ziva and McGee. Please, Tony, just sit this one out. I don't want to worry about you out in the field and don't want you getting distracted."
Tony looked at Jethro and saw the worry in his eyes. He didn't like this.
"Alright. I'll take the Marines and go back to NCIS. Please be careful Gunny."
"Always." He kissed Tony deeply, neither man wanted to separate.
With one last kiss they left the office and rejoined both teams. Everyone looked at them. Tony looked at Ziva and McGee, they stepped forward.
"Don't worry Tony. Everything will be fine." Ziva reassured him, McGee nodded.
He looked at them a moment longer before looking at the BAU team. "Stay safe, no unnecessary risks."
He didn't wait for an answer, just turned to the Marines and nodded. The four nodded back. Two took point in front, Tony in the middle and two behind him. All five kept a hand on their guns.
The tension didn't leave Gibbs as he watched his lover leave. He just wanted to take Tony home and lock the doors. He couldn't do that because there was a threat against Tony and Gibbs needed to take care of that. When all this was done, he was going to stop dragging his feet.
He turned and looked at everyone, they were watching him. "Where are we at with this thing?"
"Garcia confirmed your Abby's findings." Morgan informed them.
"So you're wasting time and Tony's safety to double check something that was unnecessary."
McGee and Ziva flanked Gibbs, "Boss, rule 3a."
"Doesn't apply to this McGee. Abby would never lie or get the wrong information. Screw this. McGee find a computer, if anyone has any objections shoot them. Find where this asshole is."
"On it, boss." He left the room quickly.
"Ziver..."
"Back McGee." She turned and left the room.
Gibbs glared at the BAU team. They were on his shit-list for jeopardizing Tony's safety. When this was over he was going to threaten everyone from SecNav to the FBI director.
"Agent Gibbs?" Reid spoke stepping forward.
"What?"
"Morgan would never jeopardize Tony's safety. He just wanted Garcia to check to see if Abby forgot anything. Derek doesn't know Abby, therefore he is unable to take her word." He reasoned.
Gibbs knew the younger man was right but at that moment he didn't care.
"Doesn't matter. You all know Tony and trust him. By proxy you should trust Abby. That girl is Tony's little sister, he trusts her with his life. Just as she trusts him with her's. The same goes for Ziva, Tim and Jimmy. You all spent two days with Tony, I know he told you everything that has happened the last eight years. Reid spent two hours with me and the others, I know you profiled us. Rule thirty-five was applied to you, I saw the sadness and jealousy. You think Tony replaced you and your team, but you're wrong."
Reid and the others wanted to ask him to explain further but McGee and Ziva came in with smiles. Ziva's more deadlier than McGee's.
"Boss, I found him."
"Good, lets go."
The three of them left without looking at the other team. Hotch and his team followed closely behind, but the NCIS team was quicker. Hotch had to have Garcia track their phones to keep up, it didn't last long when Garcia informed them that the tracker disappeared. Reid knew his boss was getting agitated, so with tied hands he called Tony, he hoped the other man will help.
Tony sat at his desk trying not to worry about Jethro and his team. When he got back Vance, Strauss, and Fornell wanted an update, which he gave them and went straight back to his desk.
He quickly answered his phone when it went off, "DiNozzo."
"Tony please don't hang up, we kinda need your help." Reid spoke in one breath.
"Help with what?"
"Your team found our killer and went after him. They were faster than we were, we lost them. Garcia was tracking their phones but the tracker disappeared. We can't find them, McGee and Ziva are the only ones who know the location."
Tony sighed, "The tracker was cut off by Abby. McGee developed the program and Abby maintains it. Its so no outside source can track an NCIS agent. Directors Shepard and Vance with SecNav's backing approved it. I'll go talk to Abby and call you back." He hung up not waiting for Reid's reply.
The trip to Abby's had him thinking about the risk his team was taking. He didn't like it but knew Gibbs did it because he didn't trust the BAU team.
Abby hugged him when he walked in. "You're here about the tracker."
"Yeah. Just give me a location. Gibbs and the other might need the back-up."
"Okay," She turned to her computer and went to work. "They are there." She point at an address on the screen.
He kissed her cheek and called Reid, "They're at Philip Miller's home." Then he hung up. "Thanks Abbs. I'm gonna go back and brief Vance."
"Alright Tony."
The talk with the others didn't go very well. Strauss ranted about Gibbs' improper attitude, Vance wasn't happy about it either and Fornell just shook his head. Tony defended Gibbs but none of them were listening.
Twenty minutes later, Gibbs, Ziva and McGee stepped off the elevator with Kenny Miller. Kenny took one look at Tony and fought against Ziva's hold shouting threats. Two agents stepped forward and took him to the interrogation room.
Gibbs walked straight over to Tony ignoring everyone. The older man grabbed his lover and kissed him deeply. He pulled away before Tony could respond and got down on one knee pulling a ring out of his jacket pocket. The whole floor went quiet.
"Tony, I love you more than I thought was possible. I didn't think I could ever find this kind of love and happiness again, but the moment you tackled me eight years ago, I was proven wrong. I want to spend the rest of my life loving you. Will you marry me?"
Tony was shocked. Jethro was proposing in front of all the NCIS agents. He smiled and nodded.
"I love you Jethro. Yes I will marry you."
Gibbs put the ring on his finger and stood up to kiss him. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. They pulled apart, Ziva and McGee hugged them while the other agents shook their hand or pat their backs. Vance and Fornell offered congrats, and Strauss just nodded.
A few long minutes later everyone went back to work. The BAU team showed up, they all looked mad but one look from Strauss stopped them from saying anything.
"Agent Hotchner, you're suspect is in the interrogation room." Vance informed him.
Hotch didn't know what to say. He wanted to go off on every NCIS agent for lack of protocol, hit DiNozzo and shoot Gibbs.
Rossi broke the silence, "Complimenti DiNozzo. Mi aspetto invito e un matrimonio reale italiano. (Congratulations DiNozzo. I expect an invitation and a real Italian wedding.) " he spoke in Italian to have some privacy.
Tony smiled, "Certo. Tu e Prentiss sono invitati a venire. Non so se Gibbs mi permetta ma probabilmente posso convincerlo a farmi buttare un'accoglienza italiana. (Of course. You and Prentiss are welcome to come. I don't know if Gibbs will let me but I can probably persuade him to let me throw an Italian reception.) "
"Eccellente. (Excellent) "
"Io ci sono. (I'm there) " Prentiss confirmed.
"Non verdo l'ora. (Can't wait) " Ziva added not wanting to be left out.
"Any of you want to share?" Strauss asked.
"Just discussing upcoming events, Erin." Rossi answered.
"Discuss on your own time. You all have a case to finish."
"Of course. Lets go Aaron."
The two left leaving everyone else in the bullpen. Tony wanted to tell Abby, Ducky and Palmer. He stepped away but Gibbs stopped him.
"Where are you going?"
"Downstairs to tell the others before someone else does."
"I'll go with you."
"Agent Gibbs you have a report to write." Vance informed him.
Without missing beat, "On it boss." McGee replied moving to his desk.
Gibbs took Tony's hand and they headed for the elevator. They told Abby first who almost blew their eardrums with delightful squealing and a mile a minute questions. It took twenty minutes to leave her lab. Ducky and Palmer offered their congrats, Ducky asked them all out for a celebratory drink. They accepted and went back upstairs.
Rossi and Hotch were with the others and informed them that the suspect had confessed. He told them that the first five people were jurors who help put Philip away, the Marine was killed to get Tony's attention. Tony felt guilty about that but Gibbs told him that the only one to blame is the killer.
McGee finished the report, gave a copy to Hotch, then the FBI left. Tony had a feeling they'll ask him for help again.
It had been a busy year for NCIS. Two months after the joint investigation Tony and Gibbs got married. It was a simple ceremony with their friends and coworkers. Tony invited the BAU team having to made up with Spencer and Derek the month before. He also invited both cops from Seattle and met the first one's now wife, he was invited but work got in the way. Gibbs let Tony have a real Italian reception. Tony, Rossi, Prentiss and Ziva were excited and spent half the night together.
Vance gifted them with a two week vacation. They spent the first week in Stillwater with Jackson and the second week was spent at a bed and breakfast in upstate New York. When the two weeks were over, both men didn't want to go back.
Several months later they were invited to Morgan and Reid's wedding. Spencer confessed to Tony that Morgan proposed only because an UnSub shot at Reid. He also said he accepted because he loved Morgan more than anything. Tony told Spencer he knew that before they did. Both men laughed until their spouses joined them.