Title: You Notice Everything Chapter 3

Slash/Mature: Don't like, don't read.

Summary: At the Reception for Delilah and Tim, a surprise guest shows up. Like always, Gibbs notices everything.

Includes some spoilers for Episode 23 "Something Blue."

All mistakes are mine, this has not been proofed.

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Rolling over, he felt the sun on his face and he smiled. The smile quickly faded and his eyes shot open and he looked at the clock. 7:42. He jumped up disoriented when he suddenly realized where he was. His heart calmed slightly as he remembered he was in DC, at Senior's. Senses on full alert, his ears perked up at the lack of noise from outside the closed bedroom door. Tali had to be up she had only slept this late once or twice. Again, the worry and concern set in as he slipped on his robe and cautiously opened the bedroom door. Stepping out into the living room he let out a sigh of relief as he saw the man sitting in the arm chair by the sofa drinking a cup of coffee.

"She's fine and there is video on your phone to prove it." Gibbs shooting a glance at the phone on the coffee table.

Tony walked over to the coffee table and picked up the phone. He quickly pulled up the video smiling then chuckling as he watched the group of people holding court with his daughter as they ate breakfast. Senior, Abby, Tim and Delilah then huddled tightly together to fill the screen as Tali waved and blew a kiss to her father before quickly turning her attention back to the people showering her with adoration.

Gibbs watched as the happiness in the green eyes spread to his lips in a smile.

"Heartbreaker." Tony sighed as the video ended and he put the phone back down on the coffee table.

"Agreed." Gibbs nodded.

"Did she already charm the mighty Gibbs?"

Gibbs gave a slight shrug.

"So how long do we have until they all come rushing through the door?" Tony asked as he made his way into the kitchen for a cup of coffee.

"All day."

Tony spun around, coffee pot in hand and almost spilled it as he looked at Gibbs who was standing in the entrance to the kitchen. "All day?"

"Till around four." Gibbs put up his hand. "With orders if Tali wants to come home early or needs you, even just wants to talk to you, they'll call."

"You've just thought of everything haven't you?"

"I definitely tried." Gibbs smiled seeing Tony relax somewhat. "Now get your coffee, we have to leave in forty-five minutes."

"We do?" Tony filled a coffee cup and took a long swig.

Gibbs right eyebrow went up in surprise when Tony drank the coffee black.

"I still like all the frills, but it's quicker to drink it black." Tony smiled. "I actually kinda like it black."

Gibbs chuckled.

"So where are we going?" Tony asked before taking another sip.

"Can't tell you."

"Can't or won't."

"Both."

"So it's a surprise?" Tony didn't get a response. "It will be nice to have a good surprise." He went to take another drink then stopped. "This is a good surprise right?"

"Yes." Gibbs snickered. "It is."

"Good." Tony took a sip. "And what should I wear for this surprise?"

"Whatever you want."

"I'd like to stay in my pj's all day."

"Fine by me." Gibbs looked Tony up and down. "Although it looks to me like you're not wearing pj's and it might be a little cool in just the robe."

Tony's eyebrows went up taken aback by Gibbs candor. "And how do you know what's under my robe?"

"Um, I just-" Gibbs felt the familiar flutter in the pit of his stomach as he stumbled over his words. "You did tell everyone you slept naked."

"Surprised you remembered that." Tony started walking out of the kitchen and passed Gibbs whose eyebrow was raised trying to figure out what Tony met by the remark. He was just about to the bedroom when he spoke. "Gibbs."

Gibbs turned around and took a couple steps from the kitchen to where he could see through the living room to the bedroom door. His eyes landed on the man standing there and he held his breath as Tony's fingers grabbed the tie at his waist and the robe fell open.

"I don't sleep naked anymore." Tony said as he revealed the boxer shorts and then turned around and walked into the bedroom closing the door behind him.

Closing his eyes, Gibbs took a deep breath and slowly blew it out and with it went the image he'd just seen. It had been too long, too long since he'd had it right there in his face, to long since he'd had to control it. He took another deep breath. When he opened his eyes his shoulders were back and his jaw was set, the wall was firmly back in place. He told himself it would stay there, that he wouldn't allow it to falter, no matter what the day may bring. He repeated it like a mantra over and over in his mind.

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Tony gazed out at the scenery as they headed into Georgetown. He felt as if he hadn't seen it in decades and was somehow transported back to the exact day he'd left. It was a strange sensation, a mix of melancholy and contentment for a place that seemed strangely familiar yet completely foreign.

"You okay?" Gibb had sensed the mood of the man.

Tony smiled over at Gibbs and nodded. "Just strange nothing has changed yet everything seems different."

Gibbs pulled into a parking spot out front of the building and he saw Tony's eyes widen.

"You didn't?" Tony couldn't hold back the smile.

Climbing out of the truck, Gibbs walked over to the passenger side and opened the door. "I do pay attention when you talk, believe it or not." It was a throwback to Tony's earlier statement of Gibbs actually remembering something about Tony.

"I guess you did." Tony stepped out of the truck and down onto the sidewalk. Making their way to the front doors, Gibbs held it open as Tony walked in.

"I have to be dreaming." The man proclaimed as he appeared out of nowhere. "This can't be. I thought I had imaged seeing your name on the registry."

"It's me in the flesh." Tony grinned. "It's great to see you Alberto." He hugged the man.

Gibbs just stood back taking it in. Alberto was an older man, probably slightly older than Gibbs. His peppered hair was lush and full. He was an average sized man, in good shape, but not overly muscular. He wore black dress slacks and a deep blue dress shirt with perfectly pressed lines. The shirt brought out his dark blue eyes and he was completely honest about happiness at seeing Tony.

Stepping back, his hands on Tony's arms, Alberto eyed Tony up and down then shook his head. "I know they have Salon's in Paris, so what is with this mop on your head?" He put a hand on Tony's chin and moved Tony's face from side to side. "And this skin." He made a tsk tsk noise as he shook his head again. "You have been neglecting yourself."

"That I have." Tony admitted for the first time in a very long time.

"Well we will take care of that." Alberto snapped his fingers and a man and woman appeared. "Paul and Jackie will get you ready and I'll be back in a moment."

Tony glanced over at Gibbs. "Alberto, this is-"

"Jethro Gibbs." Alberto smile widened as he turned towards Gibbs. "We have already spoken."

Gibbs nodded.

"And although I tried to convince him on the phone to spend some time here with you. He has decided to leave you alone in my capable hands."

"Gibbs is not the spa type."

Albert scoffed. "Everyone is the spa type if they just let themselves be."

Gibbs ignored the comment except for a slight eye roll. "I'll pick you up later."

Tony nodded and was about to say more when he was quickly whisked away by Paul and Jackie.

"I still can't change your mind?" Alberto grinned as the two of them stood there.

Gibbs shook his head. "Just take care of Tony, whatever he needs."

"Of course."

"You have my card on file."

"I do." Alberto cocked his head slightly trying to get a read on the man. In the decade that Tony had been coming here he had been regaled with countless stories of the great Leroy Jethro Gibbs. He knew he was Tony's boss, but not a lot of boss' would drop this kind of money on an employee.

"He's more than employee…he's a friend."

"I see." Alberto's eyebrow went up. "Tony told me about your uncanny ability to know what people are thinking."

"How long is all this going to take?" Gibbs asked ignoring the comment.

"He's a mess, hair, nails, skin, and I'd like him to have a massage."

"You have my number." Gibbs started back out the door. "Call me when he's ready." He paused and looked back at the man catching Alberto by surprise. "And that number is for business only."

Alberto bit back a smile. "And what if I have business that requires an attractive NCIS agent?"

Gibbs rolled his eyes as he continued out the door.

Alberto let out a sigh as he watched Gibbs climb into the truck and drive off.

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Walking into the private room, Alberto smiled when he saw Tony laying back in the chair, Paul giving him a pedicure and Jackie working on his manicure. Tony didn't even open his eyes when the door opened and closed. He just stood there a moment.

"Just say it." Tony sighed. "Get it out of your system so we can move on."

"He is delicious." Alberto grinned. "Old Hollywood, suave and debonair, that mystery man presence about him."

Tony opened his eyes and saw the gleam in Alberto's blue eyes.

"Break my heart and tell me that's he's married, probably to some Lana Turner type." Alberto rolled his eyes with annoyance.

"Three ex-wives, all more Maureen O'Hara then Lana Turner."

"She was a beauty." Alberto sighed. "I do love a red head myself now and then."

Tony chuckled. "And your latest escapade?"

Alberto shrugged. "He's a good man, they just all want to settle down and I'm far from wanting to settle down with anyone. I like my freedom."

Tony nodded.

"And you?" Alberto questioned then commented before waiting for an answered. "Although looking like this how could you catch anyone's attention."

"Thank." Tony scoffed. "I'm focused on my daughter, she gets all my time."

"Children do have that effect on people." Alberto smiled. "Show me."

With his free hand, Tony pulled out his phone and pulled up one of the countless pictures of Tali.

Alberto put a hand on his chest. "Ah a natural beauty, look at the skin." He glanced at Tony. "She gets that from her mother."

"She does."

"And she gets the thick gorgeous hair from you." Alberto patted Tony's shoulder. "You need to bring her in, we have Carmen here now. She's wonderful with children."

"I'll think about that." Tony shoved the phone back in his pocket.

"You'll finish here, then a massage and after that." Alberto smiled proudly. "Then I will work my magic on the rest of you."

"Thank you." Tony sighed as he settled back in the chair.

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Gibbs pulled into the parking spot and turned off the truck. Georgetown was bustling with people and traffic now. It was after one o'clock and between normal business and the lunch crowd he was parked a couple blocks from the salon. Leaning back he sat there a couple minutes thankful he'd convinced Abby to come over this morning and drive Tony's rental car back so he could take the truck. It was like a fortress of strength for him and he needed that additional fortitude. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and climbing out of the truck. He took his time walking the couple blocks. Alberto had called and said they were almost done, so he figured he had the time to spare. When he finally reached the salon and walked in there were a few people waiting just inside and more walking out from back rooms smiling. He stood just inside the door and waited. Just a few minutes later Alberto emerged and scanned the entrance smiling when their eyes met. Stepping forward, Gibbs shook the hand that was suddenly offered to him.

"I think you will be pleasantly surprised."

"As long as he relaxed and enjoyed himself, I'll be happy."

Ah yes, I made sure he did." Albert winked. "He is like a new man." He turned looking off to his left until he saw the movement. "Here he is." Alberto said as he turned back to Gibbs as Tony emerged.

The mantra Gibbs had repeated to himself earlier was lost as he suddenly forgot how to breathe.

Alberto witnessed the man's immediate reaction. The blue eyes dilated, lips parted as if he were about to lick his lips, his body physically sighed and relaxed as he unwillingly surrendered to the vision of the other man before him. It lasted barely a second, blink and you've have missed it, because before Tony could notice, Gibbs body had tensed again. His shoulders went back, he gave his head a slight shake and he was right back to the stoic wall of a man.

"Well what do you think?" Tony smiled as he turned around.

Gibbs shook his head. "You look good." The hair was still slightly longer than Tony had worn it at NCIS, but cropped neatly, any trace of scruff was gone, and he was glowing. He easily looked ten years younger. The most important thing he noticed was the green eyes sparkled with that familiar shine again.

"You look amazing." Alberto chimed in. "Jethro is being too modest."

"That's Jethro, always the modest one." Tony grinned.

Gibbs took a deep breath feeling the pain in his lungs. "He's right though you look amazing." When the grin turned into that million watt smile, Gibbs felt his stomach flutter. God he'd missed that smile.

"Alberto is a miracle worker." Tony stepped over and gave the man a hug. "Thank, this is just what I needed."

"You are a gem to work with…that hair and skin." Alberto's eyes narrowed. "Don't take so long to come see me next time. Next month."

"I'm just here on a visit, not sure when I'll get back."

The flutter in Gibbs stomach twisted into a knot as he was reminded of how fleeting all of this was.

"Then find a salon in Paris and at least get a haircut now and then."

Tony laughed. "I'll try."

"Bring Tali before you leave, maybe convince this one to come too." Alberto nodded towards Gibbs.

Gibbs just rolled his eyes.

"Again, I'll try." Tony nodded.

"Jethro." Alberto smiled and winked. Then with a pat to Tony's back in disappeared to his next client.

Tony stepped towards Gibbs. "And thank you."

Gibbs shrugged. "Not a big deal."

"It is a big deal." Tony retorted. "I tried to pay and Alberto said you had taken care of everything. You didn't have to do that."

Another shrug. "Figure that makes up for the birthday, Christmas and any other holiday I missed while you were away."

"Gibbs, this is-" Tony didn't even know what to say.

"Come on, let's get you fed. I know you're starving."

"I really am." Tony groaned.