The airplane ride to D. C. was quiet. They were riding in first class, something Deanna had never done before. So much was going through Deanna's mind. How and why would Tanner fake his own death? And why would he kill a fellow officer to pull of his plan? Deanna looked out the window and began to cry. Everything she had ever know she was leaving behind all because of Tanner. Tony sat next to Deanna. He knew all this was probably a lot on her. He brushed her hair away from her face. She turned to him. She had mascara running down her face from crying. He grabbed a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped the tears from her eyes and the mascara from her face.

"Everything is going to be ok. I'll protect you and not let anyone harm you." Tony said as he put his hand on her cheek. She reached up and put her hand on his.

"Come here" Tony said and pulled her into his arms. She laid her head on his chest and began to cry again. He held her and tried to comfort her. There was something about Tony that made her feel safe but she was still so scared. The plane touched down around noon and Deanna was mentally exhausted. Tony walked her out to his car and helped her in. As he drove to his apartment they pasted by sites Deanna had only dreamed about seeing, The Washington Monument, The White House. As she took in all the sites Tony began to speak.

"Once we get you settled, would you like to go over and see the NCIS headquarters?" he asked.

It was like a dream to Deanna. "Of course I would."

"Good because I want you to meet Abby and McGee."

"Who are Abby and McGee?" Deanna questioned.

"Abby is our forensic specialist and McGee is one of our newer special agents." Tony explained.

"I would love to meet them."

Tony was a bit nervous himself about bringing a girl home with him. He had always spent the night at their place but none had been to his place. As he opened the door to his apartment, it wasn't anything that Deanna expected. She expected it to be that of a man who lived alone and would be messy. This was anything but. It was extraordinary. In the living room sat a baby grand piano.

"You know how to play?" Deanna asked him pointing to the piano.

"Maybe just a little bit." Tony answered with a grin.

The two walked on to the bedroom and Deanna was surprised to find a twin size bed and one night stand. Was this some kind of joke?

"I was thinking you could take the bedroom and I will sleep on the couch." Tony explained.

"Oh I don't mind sleeping on the couch. This is your apartment after all and I don't want to intrude." Deanna insisted.

"It would be my pleasure to let you have my room." Tony answered.

Deanna sat her luggage down in Tony's room. How could a guy with so much charm only have a twin size bed? she thought.

She laid down on the bed and fell asleep quickly. When Tony realized she was out, he decided to slip out for a little bit. He was going to give her the biggest surprise. One that he never thought even he could pull off.

What will Tony's surprise be? And what will McGee and Abby think of Deanna? Plus will Gibbs and Kate be able to find Tanner? New chapter up soon! Please Review!