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Gibbs was absolutely lost. He didn't understand all this. Was he really willing to listen to something that wasn't there? And what was that weird tingling feeling on his left shoulder? Why did he hear her voice?
''First of all, you're going to take a deep breath'' Shannon ordered.
Gibbs unconsciously obeyed.
''You have to believe me, Jethro'' Shannon told him. ''I'm here. Always been and always will''
''I don't understand'' Gibbs said. He didn't know where to look.
''You never believed in ghosts or spirits''
Gibbs shook his head. ''They're not real''
''Didn't think so either. Yet here I am''
''Where?'' Gibbs asked.
Shannon smiled at the tone in his voice. Confused, fear, but most of all hope. For what? he didn't even know. She lifted her head of his shoulder. ''Right next to you'' She stroked her fingers over his temple. She smiled when she saw him shiver.
''Shannon'' Gibbs whispered and reached for his left temple.
'''See?'' Shannon said. ''Jethro, you have to keep your promise to Tony''
''What?'' Gibbs frowned. He was confused about more then just one thing.
''I saw the way you looked at the laptop, when he went back upstairs'' She said accusingly. ''You can't break your promise. Some things are better left unknown''
''But...'' Gibbs looked hurt.
''I know you want to know everything about that boy. But you don't need to. If Tony wants to talk about it, he'll come to you. He's been too much already, you knowing about what happened to him. Plus Olivia. You both can take a break, after this is finished. You still have a life time to get to know more about him''
Gibbs rubbed his face. Was this really happening?
''Are you still doubting me?'' Shannon asked. ''How about, yesterday? I saw you when you were waiting for the baby to wake up. Or the way you looked at Tony's back when he froze after calling you dad?'' She asked. ''Maybe a little more back in time. I was here when Tony stayed here looking about your house when you were in Mexico''
''Tony did what now?'' Gibbs asked eyes widening.
''Stayed here. Do you want to know why?'' Shannon asked. Gibbs nodded silently. ''Because the kid wanted this house to be lived in. As little you did in it, it was still there. After you went to Mexico, he wanted to keep it lived''
''I never knew'' Gibbs said softly. ''I didn't even noticed that someone had been here''
''You shouldn't be surprised by Tony's skills, Jethro'' Shannon told him sternly. ''You believe me?''
''It's hard to believe'' Gibbs sighed. He really wanted to believe he was talking to his (dead) wife. ''How long?''
''Pretty much since the day that you held that stupid gun against your head. But that was really the only time I was outside the house, though'' Shannon said. ''Have I ever told you, how much I hate those things?''
Gibbs smiled. ''Only a few times'' Okay, that was an understatement. His smile faded. ''Sorry you had to see that...''
''Don't be, I would've done the same thing, I guess and I would throw it away too, just like you did. You kept going Jethro and I'm proud of you. You got some great friends at work and a family at home. Just a little dysfunctional''
''Yeah... DiNozzo's a weird one'' Gibbs said. He felt himself relax somehow. It just felt right.
''Reminds me of you'' Shannon chuckled. ''You need each other. You both lost a family and you both got a second change. just like Olivia and Mason got with you.''
That perked Gibbs interest. ''How much do you see?'' He asked.
''I pop up a couple of times a day. By strong emotions it's faster and longer, like now. And in the beginning it was more too, because you were in such a bad place. I just couldn't get through to you. You wouldn't let any other''
''I would've, if I had known'' Gibbs told her. ''Why now?''
''Tony'' Shannon said with a smile. She had it figured out after her chat with him. She saw the confused look on Gibbs face. ''You didn't let anyone in for years. but over the last couple of weeks that changed, when you found Tony talking to us at our graves. It made something click in that thick stubborn head of yours and you started to share, causing Tony to trust you to share his past. But it were the photo's of us with him that eventually made the last step for him and you showing your emotion towards it to really see us together as one. That's why you are just able to hear me now. It was the bond you have with Tony, that made it possible'' She finished explaining.
''Wait. He hears you too?'' Gibbs asked surprised.
''Yes he does. Already spoke to him, couple of days ago when he was outside'' Shannon said. ''Don't be mad at him, I made him promise to keep it from you. I had to talk to you myself. And you know how he is with promises. SOB of a father, who never kept one...'' Shannon actually growled the last words.
Gibbs knew that and again mentally head-slapped himself for even considering pressing the play button again. ''He's family, Shan'' Gibbs said.
''I know. You had to see Kelly lighten up, when he was around. She was still angry with you for going even though she understood. Tony got her over that'' Shannon said.
''How many times to I have to thanks him?'' Gibbs asked.
''Tony knows, Jethro. He knows that his actions spoke volumes, just like you know that your actions mean something to him''
''Do I get to speak to Kelly?'' Silence.
Shannon looked at him. She saw worry in his eyes.
''Shannon? You still here?''
She stroked through his silver hair again and saw him shiver again. ''Not for a while''
Gibbs frowned. ''Why not?''
''She doesn't know you can hear her'' Shannon said. ''Didn't tell her yet. She was so upset with everything. It took her awhile to get used to the idea she was dead and then this... at the idea that we're are part of a few that can travel between here and there. It takes a lot from her energy, because she's still so young. If she knew that you could hear her, she will want to stay here longer and then they would take her energy away''
''Who are they?'' Gibbs asked.
''Can't tell you that, Jethro. Against the rules and we all know how you are with rules'' Shannon said.
''Yeah, when they are not mine, I break them if I don't like them'' Gibbs stated.
''I have seen that many times'' Shannon chuckled. She felt a slight pull and knew she was out of time for the moment. ''Promise me you won't watch the other tapes. Unless Tony wants you to watch the other ones''
Gibbs sighed. He could never disobey an order from her. Much less a plea. ''Promise'' He said honestly.
''Oh and just so you know. Kelly loves it that her room getting used again'' Shannon said. ''She's watching the little kid every time he's up there''
Gibbs smiled. ''That's good to hear. She always wanted a sibling''
Shannon smiled. ''And now she's got two. Only weird part is that she won't get older and they do''
''So... you stay here?'' Gibbs asked. ''This is not some, we-got-closure-now-you-can-go-into-the-light thing?''
''I'm not allowed to say much. All I know is that Kelly and I are part of a little group of uhm... Ghostly people who are able to travel between here and There. It's because we are a link that make two or more families into one. They say that we have such great influence on it. We and the family deserves this kind of... present''
''Do I have to thank God or something?'' Gibbs asked. He wasn't such a believer in Him after what happened.
''You can call him that if you want. Other people with other religions call him differently. Some other people don't believe in God at all, but still in Spirits and Souls. It is who or what you want to call it'' Again the pull, now slightly harder. ''I have to go Jethro'' Gibbs didn't want that. ''I really have to. And you have to sleep otherwise you aren't at the top of your game tomorrow when you arrest Senior''
''You'll be here?'' Gibbs asked.
''Here, yes. I'll be here when you and Tony get home'' Shannon promised. ''Bye, Jethro'' She left the couch and went to kneel down... levitate.. whatever... in front of him. She gently kissed his lips, trying to be as normal as possible. She didn't want this to be weird.
Gibbs closed his eyes when he felt the prickly feeling against his lips. ''Love you Shannon'' He said and suddenly the prickly feeling was gone, as was the breeze on his left side.
It was like he was in sort of trance, as he stood up and walked to the kitchen. He was so confused by it all that he didn't noticed, Tony walking back up the stairs again.
Gibbs went to laptop and closed it. Then went back to the living room and laid down on the couch, pulling a blanket over himself and let the exhaustion take him into sleep.
Tony had come down. He had heard Gibbs talking. First he thought Gibbs was talking to himself and it took him a moment to realize that he was talking to Shannon. It caused him to stop on top of the stairs to listen until Gibbs went to the living room. When he heard, Gibbs say ''I love you Shannon'' He smiled and decided it was time to go to bed again. Gibbs was going to be alright.
…
The next morning when Tony woke up, by his alarm. He knew that Gibbs was already gone. Gibbs had to go to work anyway on a normal time and Tony guessed that he was filling Ziva in on the investigation, right now. Tony groaned. He really hadn't been waiting for Ziva to know about this. Hell, he didn't want anyone to know. Not even Gibbs, but yeah that blew up in his face.
Now everything was going to be out in the open and he hated that. So many thing about it could come in to the wrongs hands and be used against him. Vulnerability was an ugly thing.
A knock on the door, interrupted his thought. ''Come in'' He called with a sleepy voice.
The door opened and Olivia stepped inside, with Mason in her arms. She sat down on the edge of his bed as he pulled himself into a sitting position. ''Morning'' she smiled.
Tony took a deep breath and stroked his finger through the blond hair, which he noticed looked darker then the day he saw him for the first time tree weeks ago. He smiled. ''Good morning'' Tony said.
''Yes it is'' Olivia said.
''I'm going to talk to my Director today'' Tony informed.
Olivia looked at him, confused. ''I thought, Gibbs would have already done that''
''Not about that'' Tony said. ''A month ago, the girl from the NCIS cafeteria on the ground floor moved. Since then they have been one person short. I hope they still are. I was thinking that maybe you could get the job'' He looked up to her.
''What?'' Olivia asked.
''You did the job already, when you were pregnant from—uhm... the last time, so I know you can do it. Plus when I'm going back to work I want to work with a pleased Gibbs. Not a grumpy one, because the new woman or guy doesn't know how to make Gibbs' coffee. You already know. And when your are in the NCIS building, I can keep an eye on you. Plus NCIS has a daycare and if you are an employee you get a discount of 65% of the normal price''
''You are... you're going to ask the Director of NCIS to ask a favor to get me a job?'' Olivia asked in disbelieve.
''Let's just say she owes me'' Tony shrugged. ''Are you up for that?''
''I don't know'' Olivia whispered. ''Jobs didn't go so well for me in my life''
''I wasn't there'' Tony said. ''I am now. And if something is bothering you or goes wrong, I am just four floors above you. And I come to visit everyday, because even if it's not as much as Gibbs I still need my coffee'' Tony chuckled. And Olivia did too. ''Today you're going with me, so a tour can come with it, right?''
''Okay'' Olivia smiled shyly. ''Thanks Tony. For everything'' She leaned in and kissed his cheek.
Tony smiled. ''Anything for my best friend'' He said honestly.
''Well, come on. Can't be late for your first day of work after your 'vacation' '' Olivia said excitedly despite everything an standing up.
''This wasn't a vacation, Liv'' Tony said sternly.
''Whatever'' Olivia said and left to the room
Tony could out of bed and went into the bathroom. He showered changed. Then went down to eat his breakfast, which Olivia had made. Mason was in a carrier, to Tony's surprise. Olivia gave him a note. Apparently Gibbs had grabbed it from the attic, because it was easier then the dragging the car seat everywhere and so that the car seat could stay in the car. Tony smiled at that.
…
Gibbs walked out of the elevator and into the bullpen. A big stake of files under his arms. McGee looked up and greeted him, but Ziva seemed surprised by his sudden return.
''Hello, Gibbs'' She said politely. ''Back again?''
''Uhu'' He acknowledged. He went towards McGee and dropped some of the files on his desk, then turned and walked over to Ziva's and did the same. He dropped some on his own desk, but kept two.
''What is this?'' Ziva asked.
''I want you to read everything, twice. I don't you want to miss something. You wait with questions when our witnesses come up. McGee! I want your notes into the official case file as well. Let Mr. Green come too and sign his statement after he read it'' He ordered and got an 'On it, boss' in returned.
He turned to Ziva. ''The only thing you have to do, is read into the case, type the notes into the computer, print them and let our witnesses sign it as well. Interview won't be necessary, unless something is not clear for the case's sake'' Gibbs added the last words on purpose.
''Very well'' Ziva said slightly annoyed by the lack of explanation.
''Good. I go up and talk to Jenny about this case'' Gibbs said and took two steps at the time when he went up the stars.
Once Ziva saw Gibbs disappear into the waiting room, she turned to a hard working McGee. ''Do you know what going on?''
''Most of it. Gibbs had asked me to come to his house, to talk about this'' He gestured to the files. ''I've been working on it ever since''
''And you did not tell me?'' Ziva asked offended.
''Had strict orders to keep quiet until we finished collecting evidence'' McGee informed. He looked up to her. ''I would read if I was you, because this case is personal for Gibbs''
Ziva looked down at the files and opened the first one. She read it and out of the corner of his eye McGee saw Ziva frown and then her eyes widen. She had discovered it was about Tony.
Ziva couldn't believe what she was reading. Was this the reason why Tony was away? Had his father returned? She couldn't believe that Tony had been through all this. It should make a lot of things make more sense, but she was just confused for most part.
And who was Olivia Surray? Probably a nanny or an cook, like the rest of the people on the list. Flabbergasted she read more and more of the case, while typing things into her computer.
McGee had watched her expression change for a couple of minutes and shook his head, as he went back to his own file.
...
An hour later. Tony and Olivia stepped out of the car. Olivia grabbed Mason out of the car seat and into the carrier. She turned towards the building and observed it. It was bigger then she thought it would be. But then again, as she looked at Tony's suit, she shouldn't be surprised.
As she watched, Tony went to stand next to her. ''Inside it's even cooler'' Tony said to her.
Olivia chuckled. ''I'm sure it is'' She turned to look at him. ''You ready for this?''
''I'm ready for this to be over'' Tony replied with a sigh.
''Me too'' Olivia said. She looked down. Mason was awake and looking at the clear blue sky with some white clouds. ''And I'm sure this little one is too''
''You know, this is the first time, he had been outside during the day'' Tony pointed out. ''I think we can do this more often''
''Would like that. It's beautiful here'' Olivia said, looking around the Navy yard. ''I thought I would see bunkers and tanks...'' She saw him smirk and chuckled. ''Okay I didn't know what to expect, but this wasn't it''
''Yeah, you really should see inside, if this surprises you'' Tony chuckled and started walking, followed by Olivia.
When they got to the entrance, Tony stopped by the guard. ''Hey, Pete''
''Morning Agent DiNozzo. Haven't seen you in a while'' Pete answered.
''Got hold up, by this lovely lady'' Tony said gesturing to Olivia.
Pete smiled and nodded at her. ''Morning Ma'am''
Olivia raised her eyebrows in surprise, but smiled. ''Good morning''
''So Tony, she coming up with you?'' Pete asked.
''Yup. Gibbs should've put her on the visitors list''
Pete looked over the list for a while then tapped on a name. ''And there she is'' Signing off. He bend down and opened a drawer, grabbed a pass and gave it to Olivia. ''This will allow you to walk around in the building, Ma'am''
''Thank you and call me Olivia. Ma'am makes me sound... old'' She grimaced amused.
Pete looked at Tony with a grin. ''We should keep her. I like her''
''Working on it Pete'' Tony grinned back. then winked at Olivia. ''Come on, Liv. You gotta see the bullpen'' He said walking towards the elevators.
''Bye'' Olivia said and smiled at Pete, then went to catch up with Tony.
…
Gibbs marched passed Cynthia's desk and into Jenny's office without knocking. He slammed it closed and went to stand in front of her desk, hands behind his back.
Jenny looked at him, as she listened to the person who was talking from out the phone. ''I... think I have an emergency. I have to call you back'' She said and put down the phone of his receiver. ''Jethro, I should've been used by you abusing my door like that'' He just stared at her. ''What is going on, Agent Gibbs''
''I have a case'' Gibbs stated.
Her eyebrows shot up. ''Really? I didn't receive a phone call from dispatch''
''It's not that. DiNozzo filed charges—''
''Has he finally have enough from his coworkers?'' Jenny asked.
''—Against his father'' Gibbs finished, ignoring her question.
''His father?'' Jenny asked, confused.
Gibbs dropped the two files, he had kept, in front of her with a thud. She looked at him with narrowed eyes and then reached out, opening and reading it.
Surprisingly her expression hardly changed. After a couple of minutes she put down the second file. ''Do we have something on the abuse from when he was younger?'' She asked seriously.
''Going to call his personal physician at the time. Carmen Baily. Tony thought she maybe would be willing to talk about his injuries'' Gibbs explained.
''I should—'' Jenny began but was cut off.
''We're not handing this over to the FBI, Jenny. DiNozzo is my SFA and he was assaulted by his father! All of this'' He gestured towards the files. ''Just came up during the investigation''
Jenny began a stare of, but knew it was a losing cause. She sighed. ''Okay, but if you lose your control over this even once, I'm going to pull you out of the case and you can't help anymore''
Gibbs smirked. ''Trust me, when I lose my temper. This case is long closed'' He went to the door again.
''Jethro!'' He turned to look at her. ''How's DiNozzo doing?''
That took Gibbs by surprise again. ''He'll be alright. He won't be back for field work with his hand,for a week or three, but I can't keep him home, so desk duty it is''
She nodded. ''Very well. I want that official on my desk, by Dr. Mallard''
He nodded too and walked out the door. Jenny leaned back into her seat and looked at the open files on her desk, rethinking a couple of things of her assignments and her opinion of Tony himself.
…
The ding of the elevator made both McGee and Ziva look up. The doors opened and Tony stepped out with Olivia on his heals.
''Wow!'' Olivia exclaimed, looking around in wonder. ''You weren't exaggerating when you said the walls were orange''
''I would never'' Tony chuckled, as they walked into the bullpen. ''Welcome to the place, where the masterminds come together'' He said with a accent. He guided her to his desk and ordered her to sit down and placed Mason on his desk. ''And this is the place where the best work happens''
''In your dreams DiNozzo'' McGee joined. Tony narrowed his eyes, but McGee smiled at Olivia. ''Good morning. You and Mason feeling alright?'' He asked.
''Yeah actually. thank you, Tim'' She smiled shyly at him. ''It's good to be out of the house without watching my back everywhere I go'' She smiled at her child. ''And for this little guy over here, it's the first time he has seen the outdoors. We see it as an trip'' She unbuckled the carrier and grabbed Mason.
Tony saw Ziva standing up and coming over. Olivia looked up at Tony and then followed his gaze. ''Agent David'' Tony said sternly.
''Okay'' Olivia thought. ''This is the last one''
''This is Olivia Surray and her son Mason'' Tony introduced. ''Olivia, Ziva David. Our liaison Officer from Mossad''
Ziva's mind froze for a moment when he said 'Olivia'. But she recovered quickly and extended her hand and smiled politely. ''Nice to meet you''
''You too'' Olivia said, not meaning any word of it. Who hurt Tony, hurt her.
For anyone, but Tony, the tone in her voice was sincere, but he knew her too good. ''Play nice, Liv'' He whispered when he bend down to stroke Mason on his cheek. He caught the corner of her mouth twist, trying not to smirk.
Ziva completely oblivious of it, smiled down at Mason. ''He's a very beautiful child'' She responded at the sight.
In the mean time, Mason was busy taking in his surroundings. It was a big place with lots of different things to see and to here.
''He looks like his mother'' Tony stated. And Ziva narrowed her eyes as she was trying to figure out what was going on.
''You can see that. Blond hair, blue eyes'' Ziva said. ''Typical American. I'm sure he will have the girls after him when he gets older''
''As long as he's healthy and ends up with someone he really likes and loves when he grows up, I'm okay with almost everything'' Olivia said, showing no emotion towards Ziva.
''Guys'' McGee interrupted. Olivia and Tony turned to him. ''We really should get your statements''
''Right'' Tony's mood changed. ''Do we know where Senior is at the moment? Are you still monitoring him?''
Understanding the tone in Tony's voice was serious and didn't want it too make it too personal. McGee just nodded. ''He's still at his hotel in D.C.'' He replied. ''Didn't do much but order room service, making appointments at the pool or massage and call for... uhm woman to come up to his room''
Tony groaned at the last part. He so didn't want to know about his fathers potential sex life. ''So he still gives out that kind of money despite that he doesn't have it?''
''He still has money. But he gives out more then he gets. Especially with the deposit to your account, his numbers are going down fast'' McGee pointed out.
''Okay'' Tony sighed. ''Let's do the statements. McGee you can interview Olivia here and Ziva and I can it in the interrogation room'' Realizing how that sounded, he looked up. They all had smirks on their faces. Even Ziva. ''Really, she had to understand that one?'' He asked himself. He cleared his throat. ''Nothing funny people, get to work''
Olivia and McGee chuckled as Tony walked of down the hall. Ziva grabbed her notes and hurried after him.
''Okay, Do you want something to drink or do you want to begin?'' McGee asked hesitant.
Olivia smiled at that. ''No let's get this over with. You can get me something to drink after that'' She told him and placed Mason back into the carrier.
''Alright'' McGee said and rolled his chair over to Tony's desk and started.
Olivia told everything she knew. From the first time Tony told her, leaving out she told Tony the same kind of thing, to Tony telling her about his mom, to Tony's coma and him being shipped of to military school and everything in between those time zones.
Just as they were finished, the elevator dinged and Gibbs came strolling into the bullpen with two coffee cups. He placed one down in front of Olivia, while he kept walking to his desk.
''Good morning to you too, Gibbs'' She said amused. She grabbed the cup and sniffed. She smiled when she smelled tea instead of coffee and took a sip.
He looked up to her, smiled and nodded. Then looked around. ''Where are DiNozzo and David?'' He asked.
''Ziva and Tony are doing it in the interrogation room?'' Olivia said innocently. Gibbs eyes widened and looked at her. She held her hands up. ''Tony's words, not mine''
He looked at McGee. ''I'm sure he meant the interview, boss'' McGee replied.
Gibbs groaned and rolled his eyes. He turned his attention to the sticky note on his desk. He had found the phone number of Tony's personal physician earlier. He dialed the number. While he waited he ordered, ''McGee, record this conversation''
''On it, boss'' McGee said, rolled back to his own desk and began typing. Olivia rolled Tony's chair to Gibbs' desk. He looked at her and knew she wanted to listen. He put the phone on speaker, just as the other side answered.
''Hello?'' A soft older female voice answered.
''Good morning, Mrs. Baily?'' Gibbs asked.
''Yes this is she'' She confirmed.
''Ma'am, this is Special Agent Jethro Gibbs from NCIS''
''NCIS?'' Mrs. Baily asked. ''That's an federal agency, isn't it?''
''That's right''
''How can I help you?'' She asked hesitant.
''I wanted to talk to you about a patient you had a long time ago'' Gibbs informed. ''Anthony DiNozzo''
It was silent for a moment before the woman asked. ''Junior or Senior?''
''Junior, Ma'am'' Gibbs answered.
''Agent Gibbs, I'm sure you well aware that I can't give personal information to other people. Even if I'm retired''
''You have Tony's permission. Anthony DiNozzo Jr. is my agent and we are currently in a investigation against Senior, by charges that Tony has filed against him'' Gibbs explained.
''Tony has filed charges against his father?'' The older woman asked in disbelieve. ''And he wants me to help? What happened that caused the sudden change after all these years?''
''Senior came back into Tony's life about two weeks ago. I'm afraid that something went down between the two of them. Tony was forced, but willingly told us his story and wants to end it'' Gibbs said.
''Is Anthony alright?'' the woman asked.
''I'm fine, Mrs Baily'' Tony's voice interrupted. Gibbs looked up to see Tony standing next to Olivia in front of his desk. He frowned at the expression on Tony's face, then looked over to Ziva who sat down with an expression he couldn't place. He sighed knowing that something more was said than just the questions and answers concerning the interview.
''Anthony?'' Mrs. Baily exclaimed softly surprised. ''How wonderful to hear from you again!''
''Same here'' Tony said with a smile. ''Wish it had been under better circumstances, though''
''I had hopeed the same thing, my boy'' She said.
''Mrs. Baily, it is really okay to tell them what you know and to answer their questions'' Tony told her. ''It has been long enough that he walks around and he can't threaten you anymore''
Silence again. Then, ''How do you know about that?'' Mrs. Baily asked.
''I was a very quiet boy'' Tony replied. ''Heard a lot of things I shouldn't have''
''That certainly is true'' Mrs. Baily sighed.
''Tony, why don't you give Olivia a tour to the lab and autopsy?'' Gibbs interrupted.
Ton looked at him. Seeing the look on Gibbs' face he wasn't going to protest.
''Olivia?'' Mrs. Baily asked. ''Olivia Surray? She's with you?''
Olivia smiled. ''Hello Mrs. Baily!''
''Oh my dear girl!'' The older woman exclaimed. ''It's good to hear your voice. Especially after you left so abruptly''
''I'm sorry'' Olivia said sadly.
''Never say your sorry when you know it wasn't your fault''
Gibbs heard that and decided that he liked this woman. ''Tony'' He pressed.
''Right, boss. Come Liv'' Tony said reaching for her hand and pulling her up. As they passed Tony's desk they took Mason and the tea cup with them.
''What is it that you want to know, Agent Gibbs?'' Mrs. Baily asked seriously.
''Mostly about your visits and Tony's injuries. The excuses and you opinion on them'' Gibbs said and Mrs Baily began to tell him what she could remember. Gibbs wrote down the things and got angrier, the longer the list of injuries got. She also talked about Rose's injuries and Gibbs was glad for that. He wanted her included. Give her the justice she deserved.
''What about the threat?'' Gibbs asked.
''Anthony Sr. threatened me with his big influence. Telling me he had people watching my family who had been trained to harm. He also said he would fire me and that he could manage that I wouldn't get another job'' She explained. ''Losing my job would be bad at that time, but I didn't care about that. My family came first and even though I never saw the people he talked about, I didn't want to risk getting my husband and my three children, at that time, in danger. I didn't trust Mr DiNozzo normally, but those words I did''
''I completely understand that Mrs. Baily. You took care of my agent and I'm thankful for that'' Gibbs said honestly.
''You talk like you have children of your own'' Mrs. Baily commented.
McGee looked up at that statement and waited for Gibbs reply.
Gibbs didn't look up, nor did he noticed McGee. ''Had a daughter, still have a son''
McGee was shocked to hear that, but somehow he knew who Gibbs was talking about and all the things fell in his place.
The tone in Gibbs voice came through by Mrs. Baily. ''How unfortunate to here that''
''Thank you, Ma'am'' Gibbs replied. ''Mrs. Baily. Thank you for your information''
''Will you let me know what happens after this is all over?'' She asked.
The sincere concern in her voice touched Gibbs. ''I will let Tony personally call you''
''Thank you Agent Gibbs! Take care of Tony''
''Don't worry, Ma'am. I will have his six'' He promised and hung up the phone. He looked up at McGee who gave a thumbs up that the recording was succeeded. He then looked at Ziva, but she looked like she didn't get any of what had been going on.
He shook his head, deciding, that he wouldn't get involved in this for as long the case was still open. Which made him think about it. ''McGee, David!'' They both looked up at him. ''Those statements signed?'' He asked.
''Yes, Gibbs'' ''Yes, Boss'' McGee and Ziva answered.
''Good, then get your buts out of here and get him!'' He growled. ''I want him in one of my interrogation rooms within forty-five minutes! Understood?
McGee and Ziva hurried to get their stuff and went to get Senior.
''Finally'' Gibbs whispered. ''Just one more hour and then everything is over'' A evil smile creped onto Gibbs's face as he thought about all the things he wanted to go to Senior, if he got the chance. Feeling he was being watched he looked up to see Jenny standing there, looking at him sternly. He sighed, knowing that he wouldn't get that chance.
…
Tony took Mason and Olivia to see Abby and Ducky. Abby was excited to see Mason again and glad that Olivia was here too. She knew what was coming, Gibbs had told her before he went to the bullpen, this morning. They talked little about it and Tony was glad. There wasn't any other evidence to process for her so he didn't want to go into detail about it.
Down in autopsy Ducky greeted them with warmth. Tony introduced Olivia and Mason to Palmer and the young man was a little nervous at first, but soon warmed up to them. Tony smiled at that. The gremlin was the one that he could talk to in the time Gibbs was away. Not so much of his problems, but Palmer was just innocent and free from the tension that the other had. They grew a little closer over the summer and Tony was happy to introduce Olivia to him.
While they were down there, Ducky examined them both and was pleased to see the process of gaining weight, was going as planned. He was also pleased that Olivia seemed to do better mentally and Tony told him his plan for talking to the Director about the job in the cafeteria.
Now they were in the elevator back upstairs. Olivia glanced at Tony and casually asked. ''What did Agent David said to you?''
Tony sighed. He had expected Gibbs to asked, not Olivia. He flicked the switch and wasn't surprised that Olivia didn't jump or even blink, instead she turned to him, setting down the carrier. ''What did she say?'' She demanded.
''You know'' Tony began. ''I really don't understand her. At first she was all flirty, then we became friends so the flirting continued with another meaning, I thought. But sometimes she snap at me for no particular reason. I didn't super-glue McGee keyboard, I didn't throw a paper ball at her, I didn't say anything inappropriate. And then when I was serious, she would ask me what was wrong, with sincere concern in her eyes'' He took a deep breath. Olivia stayed silent, intrigued by the story. ''Then Gibbs went away, and she changed... It wasn't a switch between behavior anymore, she was constantly angry at me and wanting to know what I was doing, who I was texting. And I couldn't read her anymore like I used to. She had shut down on me, en then the whole situation started about trust'' Tony trailed off.
''What happened, today?'' Olivia asked.
''She did her job. Asked the questions and wrote up the answers. When we were finished I wanted to go to the bullpen again, when she asked, who you were. I said that I already told her, then she corrected herself asking who you were to me. I didn't want to explain now and she got angry, saying things, asking is Mason was mine. I asked her what her problem was and she said that I was her problem. That she was frustrated with me, because I gave such weird signals to her and then you show up'' As he looked at Olivia he saw a weird expression on her face. She chuckled and shook her head. ''What?'' He snapped half-heartily.
''Oh T. You can be so foolish sometimes!'' She stated.
''What are you talking about?'' He asked.
''She's jealous, Tony'' Olivia laughed.
Oh shit. His gut was crunching about that thought the whole time. ''Ziva?'' He asked.
''Yes, Ziva!'' Olivia said. ''How she did to you when Gibbs was gone, was wrong, but the woman is obviously jealous''
''How would you know that?'' Tony asked her.
''Hey!'' She stomped his arm. ''I'm still a woman you know, i have woman's intuition!''
Tony sighed and leaned against the cold metal. ''Great''
''So there is just one more question?'' Olivia said.
''And that is?'' Tony asked.
''Didn't you catch up on it, because you are just a stupid fool or didn't you see it because you have feelings for her too?'' Olivia asked and without waiting for an answer she pushed the button and as soon the doors opened stepped into the bullpen, leaving Tony in the elevator.
I'm soooo sorry guys, next chapter I swear! This one was getting too long. you know... Tell me what you think. I love getting reviews knowing what you guys think what will happen next and such. :)
Oh and I decided to continue on my sequel! Yay! I know it's still going to be a while until i post it, but I got a name, What do you guys think when you hear the next story is going to be called ''Italian('s) Job''? Well? Tell me your thoughts! :D
Love you! -X- Leonie