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I wanted to finish the chapter yesterday, but we went to go shopping for a new coffee table and well... we succeeded at finding one, as well as a new TV cabinet, dining room table, sideboard cabinet... hihihi XD and then baby sitting three of my little devils of 4, 5 and 7.. I really didn't have much time.

Well that's enough of my day... :p Back to the story! Enjoy your reading.

''Yeah, McGee you got something?'' Tony asked as he answered the phone.

''Tony! Yeah I do. And it's really weird. I don't understand it'' McGee replied.

Tony leaned back against the tree. ''How do you mean weird?'' He didn't think things could be much weirder after his conversation with Shannon?

''Well. You do have an extra bank account and monthly there is a standard deposit from your father's account. I think'' McGee explained.

''Is it from DiNozzo Sr.' bank account?'' Tony asked.

''Yes it is'' McGee confirmed.

''Okay... so far my father hasn't lied'' Tony looked up as he heard to back door open and close and saw Gibbs coming towards him. As Gibbs reached him he put the phone on speaker, so Gibbs could hear in on the conversation.

''I also think I know why you didn't know about the bank account'' McGee continued.

''Why's that McGee?'' Gibbs asked, slid down against the tree. At the spot where Shannon said she was previously.

''Oh hey, boss. Didn't know you were listening too'' McGee greeted.

''McGee! back to the account'' Gibbs ordered.

''Well. The bank account is under Tony's name and changes details about him when his other one does too, because the two are linked. But the link is hidden. I was able to find it because I sort of hanked into the database of the bank, when they couldn't give me info since I'm not Anthony D. DiNozzo Jr.'' McGee explained. ''But even though it's under your name. It's not opened by yourself''

''Kinda figured that, Probie'' Tony scolded.

''The person didn't leave a full name at the time, just initials''

''Yeah? Do you know them?'' Tony asked.

''Of course!'' McGee said, as if it was obvious. ''The initials say, 'R.A.C.' ''

Tony frowned for a moment, he knew those initials. Gibbs watched as Tony's expression went from confused, to realization, to shock.

''No!'' Tony thought. ''McGee, when was the account opened?'' He asked.

They heard typing and then silence. ''1979. I don't know why you didn't know about it for so long''

''You got a more precise date?'' Tony asked.

''Yeah... September 17th''

It was a good thing that Tony was already sitting on the floor, because he was sure if he stood he would hit the ground face first.

Gibbs saw the reaction. ''What is it, Tony?'' He asked.

''I know who 'R.A.C' is'' Tony said quietly to Gibbs. Then a thought struck him. ''Do you know if someone else has succeeded in finding this information?''

They heard typing again. ''There is evidence of trying to hack in, but whoever it was, wasn't really good, they don't have this information as far as I know''

''Good'' Tony sighed in relief. ''That's a good job Tim''

''You want me to dig in a little further? I didn't get the amount of the deposit yet'' McGee asked.

''No...'' Tony didn't want to know, yet. ''Which bank is it?''

''Bank Of America'' McGee asnwered. ''The one you did know about it from...''

''Citibank'' Tony finished.

''You said you would explain to me what was going on?'' McGee pointed out subtly.

Tony looked at Gibbs, who tilted his head in question. He sighed. ''How is pizza tonight? Gibbs' house''

''Uhm... sure'' McGee said. ''Do I have to bring anything?''

''Just yourself and a little confidence'' Tony said. ''You're going to need it''

''Why?'' McGee asked.

''Bye McGee'' Tony said and hung up the phone. The light demeanor gone in a millisecond.

''Gonna tell me who R.A.C. is?'' Gibbs asked.

''Rose Adelaide Cornwell'' Tony asnwered. Gibbs stayed quiet in order for Tony to elaborate. ''Other known as Rose A. DiNozzo... my mother'' Tony's voice cracked. He closed his eyes in defeat. ''I've had it with this, Gibbs! My life was good. Really good. And now every little thing I tried to forget or to avoid or moved on from... why does is it now, when I already have problems, everything catches up with me?''

Gibbs didn't know and he felt bad that he didn't have an answer for Tony. He put a finger under Tony's chin and turned his face towards him. ''Hey'' He said making Tony open his eyes. ''Don't think about it right now. Think about it as an investigation. How would Rose manage to do this to Senior?''

Tony took a deep breath and started thinking, ignoring the throbbing in his head. ''Senior never was one to check his bank account or anything else. He was only aware the details when there was more money to get or when there were great problems, like now. When I was eight, my father was at a highpoint. Business was going the best then I can remember from when I lived with him. So my mom would know that too''

''I don't remember what she studied. All I know is that she worked as a accountant herself.. My father didn't want her to be involved in his business. But whatever she studied she would be able too. I just never thought she would do something like this. It's too... insidious?'' Tony said frowning, about the fact his mother would do this. ''What do we do know?''

''What would Very Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo do?'' Gibbs asked.

Tony thought for a moment. ''Well we know that she had opened a bank account, but no one is able to get information, so she had that pretty solid, Only her son can reach that money. Guess we have to go to the bank and get the info legally. Don't want the probie in trouble over this''

Gibbs nodded, stood up and reached a hand out to help Tony up. When he wanted to start to walk back to the house, Tony spoke up again. ''Gibbs?'' Gibbs turned and waited. ''September 17th... is a day before she uh... past away''

''so that's why you wanted to know the date'' Gibbs thought. Tony already suspected something like that, when McGee told the year.

''Well, lets see what she did for you, then'' Gibbs said. He walked back into the house followed by Tony. He knew that Rose had done something for Tony and his gut told him that Tony finally would get some closure that was long over due.

…

Olivia had hugged Tony as soon as he was back in the house. She apologized that she didn't mean to make him feel that way or to bring up something like that. Tony had dismissed her. He couldn't be angry with her. Besides, he felt better after his conversation with... Shannon.

Of course Gibbs didn't know about that, and he was surprised and confused, by the change he had seen while he was talking to McGee. Well, of course until his mother got involved of course.

''You're gonna be okay without us?'' Tony asked for the third time. He didn't know why but he was nervous to leave Olivia alone for the afternoon.

Olivia rolled her eyes and grinned at Gibbs who was standing next to Tony. He smirked. ''She's a grown woman, DiNozzo. She can handle being here alone for a while ''

''Yeah, but I just...'' Tony frowned, why was he so anxious about this? He looked over at Olivia she just gave a reassuring smile. ''Okay, but if somethings wrong with you or Mason, you call, okay?'' He asked seriously.

''I will, Tony'' She nodded. She stepped forward and laid her hand on his cheek. ''Just go will you? Get some answers you need''

He smiled and took her hand from his cheek and squeezed it. ''Be back soon'' He let go of her hand and walked about of the house.

''Watch him will you?'' Olivia asked Gibbs. ''He's acting weird''

Gibbs nodded and walked out, seeing Tony stepping into the passengers seat of his truck. He narrowd his eyes and went to the truck.

…

They were ten minutes on the road when Gibbs glanced at Tony. ''Are you so nervous because of your mom or are you nervous that Olivia is alone?''

Tony watched Gibbs for a moment as the older man drove, then he turned his gaze into the same direction as Gibbs. ''Both, I think''

''Why the angst with Olivia?''

''The last two times I left her alone, she got a miscarriage and the other she left me'' Tony explained.

''She's not going to leave again Tony. It was a long time ago'' Gibbs reassured him. Tony shrugged. ''About what she said''

''Gibbs...''

''I think you would be a great Godfather'' He stated.

''Why?'' Tony asked. ''It didn't go very well the last time''

''Gut feeling'' Gibbs told him. ''You love that kid'' He stated. Tony looked at him as if he was nuts. Gibbs rolled his eyes. ''I know you do, Tony. It's not hard to see. I like the kids too. And you love Olivia you told me that. You didn't do anything wrong with him yet. And when he gets older and you screw up, you make it right. You always do, you follow my rule to clean your mess''

''I know. I just. I'm...'' Tony trailed off.

''Scared?'' Gibbs asked. Tony nodded.

''It's not my kid, what if something does happen and I have to take care of him. I don't want to fail Olivia's joy and pride. You see how she looks when she looks at him''

''Yes I do, Shannon had the same look'' Gibbs told him.

''It's not the same'' Tony said. ''She was your wife and your daughter... and you didn't fail them. I thought you knew that?''

''And you didn't fail Olivia and the baby when you were in college'' Gibbs said. ''She's maybe not your wife and Mason isn't your son, but I can see how you look at her with love. Not the same love I and Shannon had, but just as strong, Tony''

''I don't understand it myself somehow'' Tony admitted to that. ''Sometimes I even asked myself why I don't love her that way. It would make life so easy. Being in a relationship with her, but I know I won't work out, it won't be right and I don't understand why not. If I love her so much and it won't work. Will there be someone out there for me?''

''Life is complicated'' Gibbs agreed. ''But we have to be patient. You can't just want someone so you can fill in a gap. Trust me I tried. I'm not ready to do that. I tried, but I'm not and maybe I won't ever be. But you, I know for sure there will be someone, just be patient''

''Never knew you were such a shrink'' Tony grinned.

It was silent for a moment as Gibbs considered if he should bring it up, but then he just chose to do it.

''About that 'foster parent thing', don't give up on old dreams. And don't tell me you really haven't thought about it in all those years''

Tony sighed. ''There's courses and classes I had to or wanted to take, my apartment isn't big enough. But work is the biggest issue. I'm not going to be a good foster parent when my life's at risk for work. It doesn't sit well with me or the social workers'

''Seems like you have done research on it'' Gibbs said.

''A long time ago. Around the time Olivia was talking about' Tony said. ''it just never came to it and after Olivia choosing the baby, like she said, I didn't see it as an option and chose work''

Gibbs decided he wanted to know, how much Tony really thought about it. ''Didn't know you had to do classes for it''

Not realizing what he was saying or what Gibbs was doing Tony talked. ''You don't have to follow classes, there are courses for preparing you, because the kids can have any kind of age, from a baby until eighteen. so you follow a course program for 5 days a week for three weeks. Learn how babies, toddlers, kids, teenagers react. Difference in parenting, that sort of stuff''

Gibbs nodded. ''But you wanted to take classes?''

''Child psychology'' Tony answered. ''Like Olivia said I wanted to help kids who were in the same or similar situation as I was. I know many things about it, but I wanted to have the extra knowledge, you know?'' He shrugged like it wasn't a big deal.

''How long would that study take?'' Gibbs asked, knowing he sounded surprised, which he was, but he couldn't hide it.

''I didn't want to be a psychologist, so not as long as that, which is four years'' Tony explained. ''I just wanted have some knowledge. So not a full degree, but just a part. It's called a research based degree. You only do the book part of the study, no internships or any practical exams. It would be two years or a year and a halve if you would take the advanced classes''

''This is research from twenty years ago?'' Gibbs asked, skeptically. He looked over at the younger man when he didn't get a respond, he saw Tony grimace over his own words. ''Yeah I didn't think so''

''It's not a big deal, okay?'' Tony wanted to stop it.

''You wanted to be a foster parent'' Gibbs stated.

''Yes, I wanted to be foster parent'' Tony pointed out. I want to be a cop... a navy cop'' He retorted.

''Then why the recent research?'' Gibbs asked. Silence. ''What do you really want Tony''

''I want this conversation to be over!'' Tony snapped.

''Are you happy?'' Gibbs asked suddenly.

''What are you talking about?'' Tony asked.

''Just like I asked. Are you happy? With your job, with your life how it is. I know you love your job, but are you happy?'' Gibbs wanted to know. ''Cause loving something doesn't always make an happy ending''

''Are you trying to make me quit?'' Tony asked a little in disbelieve. ''Cause if you don't want me on your six anymore, you can just say it!''

''Of course I want you on my six!'' Gibbs growled. ''But this isn't about me, DiNozzo! This isn't about what I want. This is about what you want!''

''It's never about what I want. It's always to please other people! To keep them satisfied!'' Tony snapped again.

''Well then it's time that changed!'' Gibbs stated as-matter-of-fact as he stopped the car in the parking lot of the bank.

''We don't have time for this. We are here'' Tony stated as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the truck, slamming the door as he did so.

Gibbs hurried out of the car and caught up with Tony as he entered the building. Silently they walked over to the help desk. Tony could have just called, but they knew that they could just hang up a phone or ignore his questions better that way.

Tony grinned as he saw the young woman looking up from her paper work as they approached the desk.

''May I help you?'' She smiled politely at Tony, ignoring Gibbs somehow.

''I hope you can'' Tony smiled back. Gibbs rolled his eyes. ''I'm Antony DiNozzo and I have an account here. Unfortunately I don't know anything about an account, because it wasn't me he opened it''

The young woman began to type on her computer. ''Do you know who did open it for you, Mr. DiNozzo''

''Call me Tony'' Tony said. ''And yes. I think it was my... my mother who did. Rose Cornwell''

More typing, it was like talking to McGee on the phone again. ''Is it correct that you never had used this account in all those years'' she frowned.

''That's correct, my mom passed away, before she got the change to tell me'' Tony said. He didn't know if that was intentionally done or she hadn't thought about it. The young woman looked at him skeptically. ''Look...'' He looked over her name tag. ''Melissa, it's a long sad story, that I don't want a beautiful woman like you have to deal with that'' Tony said and her eyes softened at that. ''Can you just tell me about the account?''

''Sure'' She typed again. Tony glanced at Gibbs. He was ignoring the glare he got and he really didn't care. What Gibbs said in the car, about that he had to change... he wanted Gibbs to be right, but right now, that wasn't going to happen any time soon. And he had chose work right? He loved being a agent. He was damn good at it. Why would he change that?

''Well, the account is opened in 1979 and your income is 100% due of no expense whatsoever. You have a monthly income like paycheck'' She confirmed what they knew. ''Do you want to know the amount of your monthly income, Mr. Di— Tony?'' She asked.

Again Tony looked at Gibbs, who nodded. Turning back to Melissa he answered, ''Yes''

She clicked her mouse button a couple of times and her eyes widened slightly. ''I want to have that kind of paycheck...''

''What is it, Melissa?'' Gibbs spoke up, before Tony had the chance, when he saw her eyes widen.

She cleared her throat. ''You're doing good business, Tony. Your monthly income is $12.500,-''

''What?'' Tony asked in disbelieve. ''That can't be right''

''I don't know about that'' Melissa answered. ''But I don't see anything out of the ordinary except from the bigger amount that I get for my work''

''You said there were really no expenses?'' Gibbs asked. She shook her head. ''And in twenty-seven, the amount of the income hasn't changed?''

She typed and then looked up again, shaking her head. ''No, Sir. Not one dollar or cent''

Gibbs looked at Tony, seeing him standing there stunned, unable to speak. If he calculated that right, then... ''What's the total amount on the bank account?'' Gibbs wanted to know.

Melissa clicked one time. ''4 million and 50 thousand dollars...'' She asnwered. She looked over at Tony and took in his pale face, as if he was going to pass out. ''Most people would be excited to know that they are rich...'' She told Gibbs.

Gibbs glared at her. ''It's the reason why and how'' He replied. He turned to Tony. ''You okay?''

Tony closed his eyes. What had his mother done? Why and how? He had been rich even after he was disowned by his father. It didn't matter. Had his mother known his father would do that to him? Or did she just do it? And why commit suicide a day after she had finished all this?

''Mr. DiNozzo?'' Melissa asked.

''I'm okay'' He replied automatically.

''That's great to hear, but I've looked a little bit more'' She said.

''What is it?'' Tony didn't know what else could be there.

''It looks like Miss. Cornwell left something in a safe, back in New York and it has transported three times after that. Once to a bank in Philadelphia, then again a few years later to Baltimore and then to here in D.C.'' she explained.

''You know what it is?'' Tony asked.

''No, we're not allowed to look into the safes or know what it is, unless our clients tell us to'' Melissa said.

''Can I see it?''

''Yes you can, like the account the safe is under your name. David!'' She called out. A man in a black suit and his hands behind his back walked to over to them.

''Yes, Melissa?'' He asked.

''Can you show Mr. DiNozzo and...'' She looked over to the older man next to Tony.

''Gibbs'' Gibbs spoke up.

''And Mr. Gibbs to the safes room?'' She asked. ''Mr. DiNozzo would like to take a look into his safe'' she explained. And typed. ''It's safe 267'' She added.

''Sure, Melissa'' David turned. ''Just follow me''

''Thank you Melissa'' Tony said to her.

''My pleasure, Mr. Di— Tony'' She smiled at him. ''Just let me know when you need anything''

''I will'' Tony said and he and Gibbs followed. 'David' to the safe room.

...

Once there, Tony and Gibbs didn't kno, how you could find the right safe in there. There were thousands of safes, But David knew the way out of his head and led them to the right one without any mistakes or hesitations.

He unlocked the safe and shoved it out of wall, then placed it on the table opposite from it. ''Do you want so privacy?'' He asked. Tony nodded. ''Very well, just buzz the button on the the table when you're finished'' He said and walked again.

Tony sat down on one of the chairs and looked at the safe that was now open on the upside of it. It was a bigger safe then others, but it was filled up nonetheless, with a letter on top of it. With the years that had gone over it. The paper was slightly colored and the writing was faded somewhat but still readable.

His hand shook as he picked it up from the safe and read it.

Dear Tony,

I don't know how old your are, or what school you're going to or what job you have. I don't if you have a girlfriend, or a wife or any kids. I will never know that. Because when you read this, I'll be gone and you will be angry at me. But I'm proud of you no matter what choices you make in your life. That is what I wanted you to know first.

By the time you read this, you have discovered what I have done to Senior, and I can only hope you have discovered it somehow before he does, because I don't know how it will end when he does know first. I'm not going to tell you how I have managed to do this. The less you know, the better. I do however tell you why I did this.

I did this because you deserve his money and I know about Senior's plans to disown you. You deserve to make the best out of your life and in this hard world, how stupid it sounds money does help with that. But next to that I'm sorry that I left you alone with that bastard. I did something horrible to you when I ended my life. But I didn't see any other way to get attention. I can only hope the police saw something wasn't right in our house. I was too weak to admit it to them when I was alive. And I hope they got you out of that hell hole. If not than... I'll regret what I did for the rest of my after life for leaving you alone with him. What I did wouldn't be right then and I understand you will not forgive me for that.

I hope you get to grow up in the fine man I know you will be. Follow your dreams, the big ones you always talked about. You dreamed so much and I hope that hasn't stopped or turned into horrible nightmares.

In this safe are things I took here, because I know that Senior will throw everything away. I wanted you to have this. See for yourself what it is and I hope you can do anything with it. Remember the good memories of your childhood instead of the bad. I hope you will accept it and if not I will understand.

I know you will put the money to good use, whatever you decide to do with it.

I will never stop loving you, my little sweetcheeks. Never. Wherever I'll be, I will watch you and be proud at the person you become. Love you with all my heart,

Your mother, Rose Cornwell.

As Gibbs watched Tony read the letter, he saw the more Tony read, the more emotions went through the younger mans expression.

A moment later Tony let the letter fall on the table and let his face fall into his hands. ''You were right'' He said with a muffled voice.

''About what?'' Gibbs asked as he knelled down next to his SFA.

''Killing herself...'' Tony said looking up. His eyes red rimmed already. ''It wasn't because she was weak. She thought that if she killed herself, the police would come and then they would see that something wasn't right in my house. It was the last thing she could think of to get me out of there. She was too scared to go to the police'' Tony explained ''And she was right, they did come. Asked me questions I didn't know how to answer, because I was scared and they were doing well, but my father and his puppets... they... suddenly no one came anymore and I didn't have to go to the police office anymore. It was like the whole thing hadn't happened and it went back to the way it was. Senior had won against my mother's last resort'' He finished as he again put his face into his hands and cried.

Damn that was longer than i had thought it would be. Sometimes i have trouble putting a end to a chapter... But you didn't mind did you?

So tell me what you think! do you like where this is going? What do you think what will happen in the future chapters? Really i want to know your thoughts! Review and motivate me :D

-X- Leonie