Title: You Notice Everything Chapter 15

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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"If you wait I can help you." Gibbs said as Tony walked with him towards the truck.

"I told you she has a suitcase, that's it." Tony chuckled. "And so do I. We'll be fine."

Gibbs nodded.

"We'll be here when you get home." Tony smiled.

"Good."

"Did Abby stop by last night?"

"She called but I was at the store."

"We're going to have to tell them and soon." Tony glanced over at the porch were Tali sat staring at a spider in a web on the porch railing. "She won't be able to keep it a secret."

"I know." Gibbs looked over at Tali and smiled.

Tony leaned back against the driver's side door and the steely blue eyes were instantly drawn to the man. "Last night was amazing."

Gibbs took a step closer. "Which time?"

"Every time." Tony sighed.

Gazing into those sparkling green eyes, Gibbs wanted to fall into their depth and never come out. Shaking his head he stepped back. "Okay out of the way before I decide to take another day off."

Tony couldn't help but smile as he stepped away from the door.

Opening the door, Gibbs climbed inside and rolled down the window. "If you need anything call."

Tony groaned and rolled his eyes. "Go." Gibbs was starting to back up when Tony put up his hand. "Stop." Coming over to the window Tony leaned inside, his hand touching Gibbs' cheek as he kissed the older man. "I love you."

"I love you too." Gibbs just sat there staring at Tony, even as Tony took a couple steps back.

Tony rolled his eyes again. "GO!" He chuckled as Gibbs backed out again and the truck finally disappeared.

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"Someone better have something for me." Gibbs barked as he came back into the bullpen coffee in hand.

Quinn, Torres and Bishop jumped up from their desks.

"Jessica Lynn, she's in interrogation with McGee right now." Torres offered.

Gibbs' eyebrow went up surprised they had located her so quickly.

"McGee got access to her rental car computer thingy." Torres said as he picked up the remote and pulled her picture up on the screen. "She knows were Lt. Phillips is, McGee just has to get her to talk."

"Lagon Apartments." McGee said walking into the bullpen. "She spilled. LEO's just picked him up and they're bringing him here now."

Gibbs breathed a sigh of relief as he nodded at his team. It was already getting late and the last thing he wanted was for this case to linger on.

Abby came running in from the back elevator into the bullpen. "I found Lt. Phillips and Lt. Mast DNA in the back of the car."

"And there's the final nail in the coffin." Quinn leaned back against her desk.

"Good job." Gibbs was about to walk around his desk and sit down, when he stopped. Closing his eyes he took a deep breath then turned back around to the team. "Tony's moving back to DC."

Abby's eyes went wide and her mouth fell open. "Are you serious?"

Gibbs nodded then almost fell over as Abby threw herself at him giving him a bear hug. He hugged her back then quickly let her go.

She drew back and looked at him concerned. "What is it what else is going on? Is he okay? Is Tali okay?"

"They're both fine." Gibbs heard the worry and saw it settling on her face. "They're moving in with me."

Abby stumbled back and Torres actually grabbed her arm afraid she might fall. He grinned as his eyebrow went up. "So is he moving in as in I have an extra room for you or moving in-" Torres smirked. "As in which side of the bed do you prefer?"

Gibbs rolled his eyes.

The surprise finally wearing off, Abby jumped at Gibbs again hugging him tightly. "I'm so happy I could burst! And I so called it!"

"We're all happy for you Gibbs." Bishop smiled.

"Thanks." Gibbs nodded as Abby finally let him go.

"Congratulations." Torres stepped forward and shook Gibbs' hand.

McGee glanced over at his boss and they exchanged a quick look and nod. They thought it went unnoticed, but suddenly Abby glared at McGee, brow furrowed. "You knew." She took a step towards McGee's desk, but she immediately felt the hand on her arm. She looked back and met the steely blue eyes. Gibbs slowly shook his head. "Let it go."

She opened her mouth as if about to protest and the blue eyes narrowed. Slowly her mouth closed and the hand on her arm let go.

"Give it a couple days for them to get settled then you're all welcome."

"Bet the doors going to be locked from now on." Quinn mumbled under her breath at Bishop who tried to stifle a laugh.

"Yes it will be." Gibbs glared at her.

"Is Tony coming back?" Bishop saw the excited look in Abby's eyes as she said it.

"He's not coming back." Gibbs watched as the excitement faded from Abby's face. He knew Tony didn't want to come back at least not as an agent.

"So when are they moving in?" Torres asked still smiling.

"Today, Tony's getting everything settled."

"Wow that was fast." Torres folded his arms across his chest. "At this rate you two will be married in another week."

Gibbs didn't respond just sat down at his desk.

"Another wedding." Abby sighed wistfully. "We so need another wedding."

"Can we just focus on Tony and Tali being back here without making wedding plans?" Gibbs barked.

All four of them looked over at him.

"Right three divorces would make anyone a little wedding shy." Torres instantly felt the glare and took two steps back from Gibbs direction.

The elevator dinged and two officers stepped out with a man in handcuffs.

"I think I'll take care of this." Torres quickly made his way towards the officers happy to deal with the transfer and get away from the Gibbs' glare.

"The rest of you go home." Gibbs snapped. Abby took off for the back elevator to her lab while Bishop and Quinn grabbed their gear and started towards the elevator. McGee was still standing by his desk. "Go home Tim, I'll take care of it."

McGee took the couple steps towards Gibbs' desk. "Go home spend time with Tony and Tali. It's important. I can take care of this."

Gibbs looked up at the younger man. "And you have a pregnant wife at home that is important too."

McGee chuckled. "I have a pregnant wife that still works longer hours than me. She won't be home till late." He could see Gibbs still hesitating. "Trust you're Senior Field Agent."

"I do." Gibbs took a deep breath. "More than I probably let you know."

"I know boss."

Standing up, Gibbs patted McGee's shoulder as he walked by. "Thanks, for everything."

Smiling proudly, McGee nodded as Gibbs made his way to the elevator.

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Opening the door, Gibbs heard the music drifting out from the kitchen then the laughter. Quietly he closed the door behind him and stalked towards the kitchen. The scene made him smile as Tony stood at the counter, Tali on a little step stool next to him. They're backs were to him and he could only assume they were working on the pizza they had talked about. Tali suddenly held up a pepperoni looked at Tony then popped it in her mouth.

"You keep eating those and you won't have room for the actual pizza when it's done." Tony grinned.

"What else does Gibbs like on his pizza?" She asked adding more pepperoni.

"Anything but anchovies." Tony picked up some sausage and placed it around the pizza.

Leaning against the opening leading into the kitchen, Gibbs watched with a smile. This is what he'd missed for so long…just coming home to someone, knowing someone was there.

"I think that's it." Tony glanced down at his watch. "I'm not sure when Gibbs will be home…maybe I'll text him." Turning around to grab his phone from the coffee table he stopped in mid step when he saw Gibbs. "Guess that answers that question."

Tali spun around and seeing Gibbs she jumped down from the stool and headed right for him.

"Gibbs we made pizza for you."

Squatting down Gibbs scooped her up as she jumped into his arms. "I see and it looks yummy." He glanced at the pizza piled high with toppings then smiled at Tony.

"I didn't think you'd be home so soon."

Gibbs extended his hand and when Tony's hand touched his, he gently pulled the man towards him. His lips captured Tony's for an all too brief kiss.

Tali giggled as she wrapped her arms around Gibbs' neck.

"Okay." Tony smirked. "Let's get this pizza in the oven." He went to let go of Gibbs' hand and was tugged back against the man, their joined hands held against Gibbs' chest. "She's getting to be a good cook, but she still has a hard time getting the pizza in the oven."

"Thank you."

"For what, you haven't even had the pizza yet."

"For this, us, making this feel like a home again." Gibbs squeezed Tony's hand the emotion he felt overwhelming in its simplicity.

Tony brought their joined hands to his lips and kissed the back of Gibbs' hand. "Our home…together." His lips brushed against Gibbs.

"Enough kissing, pizza!"

The two of them laughed.

"I know you're hungry." Tony laughed. "She has her father's appetite."

Letting go of Tony's hand, Gibbs put Tali down as she followed Tony to the oven and he slid the pizza onto the rack. "And now we wait."

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Sitting at the dining room table, Tali took a huge bite of the second slice of pizza on her plate. Gibbs watched and bit back a laugh. She looked just like Tony as she spoke between slices.

"My room is so big. I need more stuff." She picked at a piece of sausage on her pizza. "I need my stuff from Paris."

Gibbs glanced over at Tony.

"I'm working on it." Tony looked at Gibbs. "I called the landlord to see if she knew of a company that could pack things up and ship here."

"Gonna be a little spendy." Gibbs took a bite of his pizza.

"I want to try and sell the furniture and just ship the necessities."

Gibbs nodded then put down his slice. "If you need to go back to get things settled I understand."

"I'm trying to avoid that." Tony didn't even want to think about having to leave.

"Well." Gibbs turned to Tali. "We can get you anything you need okay."

Tali's smile lit up the room. "Can we go shopping?"

"Sure."

Tony chuckled and shook his head. "She has you so wrapped around her little finger."

"Yeah." Gibbs smirked. "Kinda like her Abba." Tony's smile was a mirror image of Tali's.

Tony reached over and touched Gibbs' hand.

"You're in looove." Tali giggled.

"Yes we are." Tony squeezed Gibbs' hand then let it go.

"So what's for dessert?" Gibbs asked.

"Dessert we made pizza what makes you think there's dessert? Tony scoffed.

"Because I know you and there is always dessert." Gibbs smirked.

"It's Gelato." Tali's voice was filled with excitement. "Two kinds Bacio and Strac, Stracci-" She paused as she tried to remember how to say the word.

"Stracciatella." Tony smiled.

"Chocolate Chip! My favorite." Tali said deciding the English was easier.

"And what is Bacio?" Gibbs asked.

"Chocolate and hazelnut. It's yummy too."

"And I have no doubt Bacio is Abba's favorite."

"It is but they're both good." Tony stood up. "How about a little of each?"

"Sounds good."

"You two go get settled on the couch and I'll bring it in."

Sliding down from the chair, Tali grabbed Gibbs' hand. "Come on, let's go."

Getting up Gibbs let her drag him towards the couch, when they had just about reached it, he picked her up and gently sat her down on the couch. Her laughter filled the room.

"I love my room." She smiled as Gibbs sat down next to her.

"Good is there anything you want to change?"

She shook her head, but then stopped. "I need more stuff to fill it."

Gibbs snickered. "Well we'll take care of that this weekend."

"Okay." She pulled her legs up and sat Indian style. "I talked to Orli today."

"You did?" Gibbs eyebrow went up and Tony walked in the room carrying two bowls.

"I need a Hebrew teacher for Tali." Tony explained. "She had one in Paris. I want her to keep learning. I don't ever want her to forget where she comes from."

Gibbs nodded as he accepted the bowl Tony held out to him.

Tali took her bowl and spoon quickly diving into the gelato.

"Orli knows a lot of people. She found the teacher in Paris for me." Tony's shoulders were back and his jaw tense.

"Hey." Gibbs brow furrowed. "I get it. It's not a big deal." He watched as some of the tense left Tony's body.

Tony sighed. "Sorry it's just people always get-."

"Relax." Gibbs turned to Tali who looked completely confused. "Did you have a nice talk with Orli?"

She nodded taking another bite of Gelato.

Gibbs glanced out into the kitchen as Tony finished scooping out a bowl for himself then came into the living room and sat down on the other side of Tali.

"Do you like it?" Tony asked taking a bite.

"I do, they're both good." After a few more bites his bowl was empty and he put it on the coffee table. "So did Orli give you some names of teachers?"

"She's double checking, but she thinks there's a couple nearby."

"Good."

"I didn't mean to get defensive."

"You and Tali have a different relationship with Orli than most people."

"We definitely do." Tony took a quick bite. "She actually gave me some pictures of Tali when she was just a few weeks old."

"Done." Tali held up her empty bowl.

"I hope she has her mother's metabolism."

Gibbs laughed.

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Climbing into bed, Tali slipped under the covers as Tony sat down on the edge of the bed next to her, Gibbs standing a step behind.

"Can we have cereal tomorrow?" She asked clutching EG against her.

"You just ate a few hours ago and you're already thinking about breakfast." Tony chuckled. "And yes you can have cereal."

Gibbs heard the buzz from Tony's pocket and watched as the younger man pulled out his phone.

"It's the landlord. I need to take this." Tony kissed Tali's forehead. "I'll be back in a minute." Stepping out of the room Tony answered the call.

"Are you all settled?" Gibbs asked taking Tony's place by her side.

"Night light." She pointed at the alligator night light plugged into the wall next to her bed.

Gibbs reached over and flipped it on a soft green glow illuminating out from it. "If you need anything our room is just down the hall and there's a night light in the hallway so you can see."

She nodded then suddenly remembering something she sat up and looked behind the mattress at the wooden headboard. "What's that say?" She asked pointing in something carved into the wood in small letters.

Gibbs looked at what she was pointing at and felt his heart skip a beat. Why hadn't he seen that before? Probably because he wasn't looking for it. He touched the carving with his finger tracing the first letter then putting his palm against it for a moment. Taking a deep breath he, took his hand away and sat back. "It says Kelly."

"Who's Kelly?"

Swallowing the lump in his throat, Gibbs smiled softly. "She was my little girl, but she paused away."

She cocked her head and looked at him with a puzzled stare.

"She went to heaven."

"Like Ima?"

Gibbs nodded. "Like Ima."

"You miss her?"

"Every day."

"I miss Ima." Tali sat back on her heels. "But I have Abba and you too."

"Yes you do."

"And you have me." Her little hand touched his cheek. "I'm your little girl now too."

Gibbs bit back the emotion, his eyes full of tears threatening to fall. "Yes you are." His words crackled with emotion as his hand came up and held hers at his cheek for a moment. When she pulled it away she took his hand and held it in hers

"Abba, me and you are a family." Tali smiled. "And we're the best family."

"We are?"

"Yep know why?"

"Why?"

"Because we picked each other. You picked Abba and me and we picked you." Her smile widened. "And that's the best."

"Yes it is." Gibbs picked their joined hands up and kissed the back of her hand. "Do you want a different bed, one that is all your own?"

She shook her head. "I love this bed." She leaned in an excited look on her face. "Can I carve my name next to Kelly's?"

Another wave of emotion washed over Gibbs and all he could do for a moment was nod and he sniffled fighting to keep the tears at bay.

"Are you sad?" She let go of his hand and put both her hands on his face.

"Not sad, happy tears."

"Happy tears are good Abba says."

"Yes they are."

She kissed the tip of his nose then her fingers pushed at the corners of his lips. "Smiley time now."

Gibbs laughed and kissed the tip of her nose then hugged her. When he finally let her go, she smiled at him. "Okay time to settle back in." He held up the cover and she crawled back under. Tucking the blanket around her, he smiled down at her. "Abba should be done with his call soon." Gibbs glanced back to see if he could see Tony in the hallway. Instead Tony was standing in the doorway, wiping away the tears from his cheeks.

Clearing his throat, Tony stepped into the room. "Are you all set?"

Tali nodded. "Happy tears?"

"Happy tears." Tony smiled as he walked over and leaned down kissing her forehead then her cheek. "Night love you."

"Love you too."

"Love you Gibbs."

"I love you too." Gibbs smiled standing by the door.

She curled up with EG and closed her eyes. Tony too a few steps back and felt the body come up behind him and the arms circle around his waist. In just a few seconds she was fast asleep. Tony felt the arms tighten around him and the lips brush a kiss against his neck.

"Let's go to bed."

Tony nodded, but didn't move just stood there still overwhelmed by the emotional scene he'd witnessed between them.

"We can talk about it in the morning." Gibbs whispered then let his arms slip from Tony's waist. He slipped his hand into Tony's and gently tugged the younger man out of his stare.

Finally Tony moved, following the hand that led him towards the bedroom, their bedroom and the first night they would spend in it as a family in the house.