Director Vance didn't approve of Abby coming back to work for NCIS after being accuse one of their agents of murder and being in jail. Of course Abby wasn't too pleased but you can't argue with the director. The two new agents were supposed to be coming in today and Gibbs wasn't sure he was ready. The wounds from losing the DiNozzo's was still to fresh. He went into the office early that morning, cup in hand, sat down at his desk and looked at their desks. They were both empty now, but in his mind he could still see them and could still hear their voices.

"Morning boss" McGee said snapping Gibbs out of his daze.

"Morning McGee" Gibbs somberly said.

"Do we know who we are getting this time?"

"I know we are getting an Agent Ellie Bishop, an Agent Dwayne Pride, and a Sebastian Lund is supposed to be working down in the lab."

"Why does Pride and Lund sound familiar boss?"

"They both worked at the New Orleans branch."

"Oh that's right! I remember Tony talking about them after he went down there to help them…" McGee said with his voice trailing off. He looked over at Tony's empty desk. "Do you miss him as much as I do boss?"

"More McGee. He was like a son."


Ducky prepared the autopsy room for the day. He looked at the two shelves that once heled the DiNozzo's 241 and 259. He was going to make it a point that he would never use those again.

"Morning Dr. Mallard." Jimmy's chipper voice filled the autopsy room.

"Well good morning dear Mr. Palmer. Are you ready for the day?"

"I suppose. I hear we are getting new agents today."

"Yes yes we are. It reminds me of Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo's first day when he was a wee probie. Still young and full of life." Ducky said looking over at shelve 241 that held Tony's body.

"I miss him too Dr. Mallard."


16 years later

Life was always in and out of the court room for the twins. Watching their parents win cases. Jason really stepped up to the plate and became a father. He married his assistant Marissa and they brought the twins of his late fiancée up the best they could. He never returned to D.C. to visit the NCIS team, but stayed in close contact. Jason had aged gracefully and as some in his office would say he was a silver fox, with a touch of gray in his hair. He contributed it to raising twins and having his hands full with them. His son Anthony Jethro Bull also known as T.J. tried everything to make his parents proud of him. He was the star quarterback, held a 4.0 gpa, valedictorian, and of course the ladies' man that he got honestly from his biological father Tony DiNozzo. He never asked about his real parents, Marissa and Jason was all he ever knew. But for his twin sister things were different. Tonya always felt like something was missing in her life. Jason and Marissa were wonderful, but they were pushing her and T.J. to get law or psychology degrees so they could work at TAC after college. Tonya however had a different passion. She wanted to do crime scene investigation and become a special agent. She felt deep down it was her calling. Something inside her told her she was not a Bull, but who was she? While T.J. was more mild mannered like Deanna was, Tonya was just like Tony in the way of being a smart ass and having no fear of danger however she looked just like her mother. Her mom was so young when she died, she was only 27. That's probably why Jason was so careful with the twins not wanting them to go to parties and analyzing all their friends before they could go out. He was afraid of losing them too. After the twins graduated Jason and his team decided it was time to sit them down and tell them the truth. Both of the twins planned on going to Harvard in the fall, T.J. for law and Tonya for psychology. One morning everything Tonya and T.J. ever knew was about to change.

Tonya went out and got the mail while her parents were at work and T.J. was off at the library studying. She went through the mail seeing the same old same old stuff until she ran across a letter that was address to Jason Bull from NCIS in Washington D.C.

'Mom and dad aren't due home for several more hours, I could open it and find out what it is about. Seriously how does dad have connection with NCIS?' Tonya thought. She opened the official letter and began to read.

Dear Jason,

Thank you for the senior pictures of T.J. and Tonya. They have grown into two fine young adults. Tony and Deanna would be so proud of them. I think it is time they know the truth and when you are ready, let them come down to D.C. and my team can help explain to them. Who knows you may have a future agent on your hands! Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Special Agent Jethro Gibbs

Tonya held the letter in her hands. Who was Tony and Deanna? What was the truth that her and her twin brother needed to know? How did her dad know this special agent? So many question swirled around in her head. The opening of the front door caught her off guard. Jason and Marissa walked in and Tonya tried to hid the letter at first. Lying was never Tonya's strong suit especially to her dad.

"Tonya, how has your day been sweetie?" Jason asked kissing his daughter on the forehead. Her brother came in through the door and she knew it was time to ask the hard questions.

"I was fine. But dad, what is this?" Tonya asked holding up the letter.

Jason's was surprised. She opened his mail!

"Where did you get that?" Jason asked.

"I think the more important question here dad is how do you know anyone in the NCIS?"

Jason ran his long fingers through his hair and took a deep breath. He knew this day would come but wasn't ready for it. He had made this a family, his family and now this could break it all apart. If the twins found out that they were adopted, would they abandon him and forget the one who raised them?

How will Jason and Marissa break the news to the twins and will it change the way their lives are now? New chapter up soon! Please review!