A/N: Thank you so much for your reviews and words and alerts and even to those who lurk. :) And who else saw the season finale? I spent the whole hour hoping everyone would live so I had to go back and watch it again to actually enjoy the episode. It was a good one and now we have to wait till September.

Anyway, hope you guys enjoy the chapter. Next one should be up in a few days.

Chapter Sixteen

I'm having more seizures.

I mean, even though I don't remember having more, Boss tells me I am and I know he's right because Boss doesn't like me to go anywhere by myself for a long time just in case so I don't get to go outside a lot.

I take Baron for a walk like always but we can't go to the store where Baron can go anymore because last time we went, Baron made a big mess there right before I had my seizure on the ground. When I woke up, Baron was there and Boss was too and someone had called the ambulance people because they were there too but they only stayed to make sure I was okay. I was okay but I had another seizure that night right after my shower. Boss was there because Baron put big deep scratches in the door because he wasn't in the bathroom with me when I had my seizure.

But Probie is coming over today and he isn't afraid if I have a seizure. Boss said I had a lot in the hospital before they figured out which pills worked the best and Probie knows what to do if I have one because him, Boss, Ducky, and Jimmy learned what to do after I got hurt.

I don't like having seizures though. Even though I don't remember shaking like Boss says I do, I know when I have had one cause my body feels funny and sometimes I have a bruise or a cut in my mouth. That or I have an accident but I don't like talking about that very much.

Probie and Abby are coming over though cause Boss has to go to work. Not work like in our house but work like his real job, where Abby and everyone else works. His phone made noises and he got really mad the other day but he didn't throw his phone at the wall like I wanted him too. He just made the noises stop and then he called Probie and Abby to come because he found out he had to go to work really quick.

Boss doesn't work right now cause I'm still getting better but I hope I get better soon because if I don't, then Boss will never be able to go back to work. And that'll be a big bummer because even though I'm hurt I would still like to go to work and Boss isn't even hurt. Nothing's wrong with him but he's not at work because he stays home with me and helps me make food and watch the TV with me.

He also helps me when we walk Baron cause sometimes Baron moves really fast or something like that and I let go of the leash or it come out of my hand which isn't good.

But Baron wears this cool thing on his nose that makes sure he doesn't pull so if he does accidentally pull once, I don't fall. That and Boss spends lots of time teaching him how to behave and Boss is even teaching him more tricks. Boss is a really good teacher.

But Baron is going to stay with me and Probie and Abby when they get here and even though we won't get to go on a walk like normal, Boss said he would be back pretty soon.

I hope Probie can make pizza when he gets here. That sounds really good right now.

"Call me if you need anything Abs," Gibbs grabbed a light jacket, mindful of the breeze outside. Summer was slowly leaving the DC area and autumn had begun to take its hold on the large city.

"We will Gibbs," Abby kissed his check and smiled sadly, "Wish we could all go with you Bossman."

Gibbs sighed and ran his fingers through his short cropped hair before answering, "Me too Abby."

"Tony," McGee laughed from where he had gone to say hello to his friend, "You can't eat pizza every time I come to visit."

"Blue. Yes," Tony smiled as he slowly followed McGee into the kitchen, "Pizza. You can make it right Probie?"

Gibbs smiled when the younger man eventually succumbed to Tony's innocent demands.

"Alright Tony," Gibbs said, reaching over and giving Tony a quick hug, "I'll be right back. You ask Abby or Probie if you need anything alright?"

"Pizza. Yep," Tony bit his lip, a sure sign he was trying to hold in "bad words" as he called them, "Work. Back soon?"

"I'll be back before your movie's over, I promise," Gibbs ruffled the younger man's hair affectionately, smiling when Tony let out a small giggle and huff in annoyance.

"Soon. Kay Boss," Tony shuffled past and went to go sit down to watch his movie.

Gibbs watched him go before turning to Abby, "One more thing. Make sure to keep an eye on Baron."

"He won't hurt Tony, right Boss?" Tim asked, already taking a step towards the living room, where Baron and Tony were undoubtedly curled up on the couch.

"No," Gibbs shook his head. For being such a large dog, Gibbs had yet to see Baron physically aggressive with anyone, "But if he starts acting funny, then get Tony comfortable. Baron normal starts acting…hinky before Tony's seizures."

Abby and Tim's eyes widen in amazement, "Really?"

Seeing their looks, Gibbs nodded slowly, "Yeah."

When he failed to see why Abby and McGee were making a big deal out it, he continued, "Remind him about using the restroom- sometimes he forgets when he's watching a movie. And no matter what he says, I don't let him eat two bags of popcorn."

"Alright Boss," Tim smiled, knowing that even now Tony could probably convince them of that very thing, "We'll be here."

"Tony?" Abby asked as she looked into the living room, "You ready for some pizza?"

"Huh?" Tony asked, turning to look at Abby. His eyes were wet and he used his good hand to wipe the unshed tears away, "Sad. Sorry. Yes, I'm hungry."

"Tony what's wrong?" Abby said, her voice filled with worry. She sat down on the couch, careful not to squish Baron. She pulled Tony into a tender huge, squeezing him only a fraction of what her bear hugs could be. The kind of bear hugs that she use to give Tony.

"Are you sad that Gibbs isn't here?" Abby asked again when Tony just buried his face into her shoulder.

"Sad. No," Tony shook his head, his voice muffled by her shirt, "Sad. Cry. Movie."

"The movie made you sad?" Abby asked, a part of her relieved that Tony was upset about something as simple as a movie. She had nieces and nephews. She could handle this.

"Dead. The dog dies," Tony reached over and played with Baron's ears. Baron huffed good naturedly and crawled forward, hoping Tony would start rubbing his belly too, "Baron. I don't like the movie."

"What movie did you see?" Abby asked, rubbing Tony's back until he pulled away.

"Dog. Marley and Me," Tony looked at the credits as they rolled by, "Dog. He looked like Sam."

Not really knowing who this Sam was, Abby just smiled before walking over to grab a Kleenex for Tony to blow his nose.

"Here. This is much better than you sleeve," Abby extended the square piece of cellucotton to her friend.

"Blow. Thank you," Tony took the tissue even though he still used his sleeve. Snuffling one more time, Tony looked at the Kleenex before actually blowing into the tissue, "Thank you Abby."

"No problem Tony," Abby smiled and using another tissue, took Tony's used one, "How about we eat some dinner? McGee ordered pizza."

"Baron. Pizza?" Tony said hopefully. Normally he could smell it but his nose will still all stuffy, "Pepperoni?"

"And sausage and extra cheese," Abby nodded, her hand reaching out when Tony stood rather shakily. But she knew how much Tony liked do things for himself and instead her hand hovered in the air as Tony found his balanced and started his shuffle walk towards the kitchen.

"Yum," Tony smiled at her, "Food. I love pizza Abby."

"I know," Abby replied and smiling even if her eyes were welling up with tears. It was stupid really. She was crying because she missed Tony but Tony was right in front of her. He just-he would never be the same. He was her little brother now, no longer the protective older brother. And sometimes, it hurt to think of Tony, the old Tony.

Looking at her, Tony must have caught her expression because he stopped and turned around, opening his arms and squeezing her as best he could, even if one arm didn't always work right.

"Cry. It's okay Abby," Tony said, his voice filling with tears too even though Abby knew Tony wasn't crying for the same reason she was crying.

"Dog. They get another dog in the end so it doesn't end really sad," Tony nodded as he looked down on her. He was standing taller lately, using his full height even if he was still shaky.

That was good. Abby hated seeing Tony hunched over.

"Thanks Tony," Abby returned the hug and stayed that way for a few moments. That was one thing that hadn't change. Tony still knew how to give awesome hugs.

Tony hummed along with the beginnings of the next movie. Abby got to pick and they were all watching it until Probie's phone started to make those noises that Boss didn't like.

Then Probie went into the kitchen only he talked really quietly into the phone, which wasn't like Boss at all. Boss talked loud and he yelled and it scared Tony sometimes but Tony was pretty sure Boss only yelled like that when he was scared too.

"Noise. Abby?" Tony asked, playing with a loose strand on his long sleeve t-shirt. His shirt was blue with green on it and Tony hoped the string didn't fall off or then his whole shirt would fall apart and then what would Tony wear when he got cold?

"Yeah Tony?" Abby said, snuggling closer to one of her best friends, "Are you cold?"

"Cold. Um, a little," Tony waited until Abby was done spreading the blanket on him till he opened his mouth to keep talking.

What was he going to tell her again?

"Phone. Where's Probie?" Tony remembered and watched when Baron got off the couch.

But instead of going outside like he sometimes did he nosed Tony in the leg.

"Outside. No Baron. I don't wanna play," Tony said right before Probie walked back in and his eyes were worried.

"Movie. We can start it over so you can see it?" Tony asked when Baron put his front paws on the couch and nosed Tony's arm, "No. Outside. I don't wanna play Baron."

But Baron was persistent.

"Abby," Tony whined when Baron wouldn't leave him alone. Hoping that Abby could get Baron to stop. But Abby wasn't paying attention.

"Come on Tony," Abby said from where she stood. When had she stood up? Wasn't she lying down with him? Tony frowned but Abby started talking really hurriedly anyway, "We're going to go for a ride. Do you want to see where we work? We get to go see that right now."

"No. Baron. I don't wanna go," Tony said, shrugging Abby's hand off his arm, "Home. I'm tired. I wanna stay here with Baron."

When Tony shrugged off Abby's arm again, Tim took the young goth's place, "Hey Tony. What if Baron came on the ride too? You think he would like that?"

Tony bit his lip and looked at Baron who kept nosing his arm. Did Baron want to go on a car ride?

"Ride. But, but Boss said he'd be back here," Tony looked hopefully toward the door, as if saying Boss' name would make him walk through it, "I..I-"

"Boss is where we're going," Probie smiled at him but Tony could tell Probie really want him to go even though Tony didn't know why.

"Go. Really?" Tony asked uncertainly. Probie was his friend and he wouldn't lie to him, Tony knew that, "Promise?"

"Promise," McGee said as he breathed a sigh of relief. They needed to get back to NCIS fast. A bomb had exploded in another area of the Navy Yard- something having to do with the current case that another team was investigating, and Vance had called all hands on deck. No excuses.

And since McGee had no idea where Gibbs was, nor did he want to incur his wrath and have his Boss skin him alive for leaving Tony with someone else, taking Tony with them had been the only solution he could think of. Besides, Gibbs would call him back. And everyone would be happy to know that Tony was safe in NCIS headquarters.

"Come on then," Tim smiled and helped Tony stand up. Abby had been grabbing anything that Tony would need while they were gone- a change of clothes just in case, all his medication etc- and was already waiting for him by the door with Baron's leash.

Tim clipped Baron to the end of the leash even though he didn't really need to. The dog was circling around Tony and letting out small huffs like he was sneezing. Tim figured that Baron just got excited when they went for car rides.

"Ride. Baron has a seat belt too," Tony mumbled before looking at Tim's car, "No. No Probie. No car. Truck. I go in the truck."

"I know Tony," McGee showed Tony the keys in his hand, "That's why we're going in the truck see?"

McGee was glad Gibbs had the sense of mind to leave the truck and take his Challenger instead.

Tony took a big shaky breath before nodding. Everything was happening really fast and he didn't like it one bit. Boss said when things were fast he was suppose to slow them down but he kept trying. Abby and Probie though kept wanting to go fast. Didn't they know it was bad when things went fast?

But they kept looking at him and he bit his lip, having a bad feeling in his chest by his heart.

"Okay," Tony said and tried to smile even though it didn't feel right when he tried.

I don't feel very good but Probie and Abby have to go on a car ride.

Baron's with me though even though he keeps bugging me. I think he wants to play but we can't play in the truck cause I'm in a seat belt and he's a seat belt too, that makes sure he doesn't get hurt if we get…

There were lots of ambulances when we pulled up to this scary looking place but Probie knew where we were going cause the voice at the scary place talked to him even though I don't know what he said.

But we parked in a big echo place, a parking garage Abby said it was called, and Probie had to go running somewhere but me and Abby and Baron, who still wants to play, got to walk really slowly and we went to where Abby works.

But I still don't feel good and Baron keeps huffing at me.