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As the doors closed Tony hit the button again and began to pace to think of what Olivia said. He knew that Ziva was attracted to him, but feelings? The flirt thing was more than just that, flirting. God so messed up. He couldn't have this right now! He knew that Ziva was a beautiful woman, No doubt about that, but she was too unreadable, too fickle, too must work, where he didn't have time for. And when did he come over that he liked her more than just fun flirting? He really didn't.
He kicked the metal wall. ''Messed up!'' He mumbled. Normally he had no problem with rejecting woman, but this was Ziva, a friend? Well she was one, but also a ninja assassin, who could kill him 18 different ways with a paper clip only. God only knows which ways those are and what she also could use, next to her own hands... feet... toes. So this was a little more complicated.
The sound of banging made Tony jump. ''Hey come on! You've been there for fifteen minutes! I hope you're in there with two because I don't want to know what you're doing there alone!'' An unfamiliar voice came from under him. Tony frowned and then remembered that he was in a elevator. He hit the bullpen floor again and then the switch.
He stepped out and went to his desk, where Olivia was giving the bottle to Mason. She looked up to him. ''Figured it out yet?'' She asked. Gibbs also looked up interested. Tony just nodded.
''Something I have to know, DiNozzo?'' Gibbs asked.
Tony turned to look at him. ''No, boss... Nothing that has to do with the case''
''Still the same question'' Gibbs stated.
''Again, that's a no'' Tony retorted. Gibbs narrowed his eyes for a moment then nodded. Tony looked around. ''Where are McGee and Ziva?''
''Bringing in Senior'' Gibbs looked at him with sympathy. ''Gonna be here any minute now'' Seeing the worried look in Tony's eyes he stood up and walked over to him. He placed a hand on the younger mans shoulder and pulled his chin up to look into his eyes. ''Hey. It's gonna be alright. We have everything we need, this interrogation is just protocol''
''I know, but...'' Tony trailed off.
''It's overwhelming'' Gibbs finished.
''Yeah'' Glad that Gibbs understood how he felt Tony smiled sadly. ''30 years, Gibbs'' He said. ''I was five when I became aware what my father was like. What he did to my mother. And even though I moved to military school when I was 12, it still tortured me. Everyday I had to go back home and later the memories, the phone calls or unexpected visits''
''Trust me, Tony. The man doesn't know what hit him in there'' Gibbs said.
''You're not going to kill him, are you?'' Tony asked with a light tone, but for all he knew Gibbs would really do that. And that scared him, even though he did the same thing 4 days ago.
''He doesn't deserve that kind of pleasure'' Gibbs said. ''He's going to be suffering a long life, until he dies in prison'' He promised.
The next words were surprisingly not from Tony. ''Thank you, Gibbs'' Gibbs lowered his gaze to Olivia, who smiled at him.
He knew that this was also important to Olivia, if it just was because her best friend was getting some closure and for what he had done for her or because of something else, he wasn't quit sure. Over the weeks she was giving him all kinds of weird hints towards something he couldn't figure out. He only knew that it had to do with Senior.
The ding over the elevator arriving made them look up and both Olivia and Tony paled at the sight of Senior, who was pushed out of the elevator. Behind him were McGee and Ziva. Ziva held Senior's cuffed hands, just a little higher, as they walked out of the elevator.
She had to say, when Senior opened his hotel room door, she was surprised with the patch on his nose, he had apparently broken and the pair of black eyes. Tony had done a good number on him.
''Doesn't anybody here know how to treat a person?'' Senior's voice echoed through the area as he turned to glare at his two captors.
Gibbs moved towards them. ''Where do you want him, Boss?'' McGee asked, making Senior look back and into Gibbs eyes.
''You?'' Senior asked with Venom. ''You are after this? I will have your head for this!''
Ignoring Senior's words, he looked at McGee. ''Interrogation room, McGee. Like I said wanted him there with in forty-five minutes. We still have...'' He looked at his watch. ''seven to go''
They took a few steps until Senior stopped as he saw Tony and Olivia sitting at Tony desk. ''Oh how nice, the whole little family back together? Tell me Junior, how's it working out for you this time?'' He said malignant.
Tony went to step towards him, but Gibbs blocked his path, while Olivia caught his wrist. He looked down at her and she shook her head, mentally saying. 'It's not worth it'
''Do you want me to begin for you, Gibbs?'' Ziva asked, with a glimmer of hatred in her eyes. Something that Gibbs had not seen in a while.
''Nah, this one is for me'' Gibbs nodded in the direction of the hall and then turned and walked back to the bullpen, while Ziva and McGee brought Senior to interrogation.
''I can't believe that his words still effect me'' Tony said in disbelieve.
''Always will, Tony'' Gibbs said.
''Let's end this, Gibbs'' Tony said as he wanted to walk after McGee and Ziva.
''Wow! What?'' Gibbs stopped him with a hand on the younger man's chest. ''You really think I'm going to let you into that room?''
''Gibbs I'm the SFA, your second in command'' Tony reasoned.
''No'' Gibbs said with a low voice. ''I know you don't like it or even willing to admit it entirely, but today you aren't and you know it. You are the victim here'' Tony went to protest, but Gibbs held up his hand. ''The closest you going to get is in the observation room, with Ziva, Ducky and maybe Olivia for support'' He glanced down at her to let the unspoken question come across.
''Sure Gibbs'' She answered.
''You can bring Mason to Abby. Without her... music, the lab is much quieter for him to sleep right now'' He said. She nodded and went to the elevator.
Once the doors were closed Gibbs looked at Tony again.
''Let the showdown start'' Tony said quietly. Gibbs nodded and Tony followed him as they went to the hall.
Instead of walking into the interrogation room Gibbs went into the observation room. ''How is he?'' He asked the other two.
''Resisted arrest when we went to pick him up. He has been chatty and has quite a vocabulary, I must say'' Ziva said, watching through the window. Senior was pacing and mumbling to himself.
''What does he know?'' Gibbs asked.
''That he's here because of charges that someone has filed against him'' McGee said. Gibbs nodded. The door opened again and Olivia came in.
''Good'' Gibbs said ''Let's have a talk with him. McGee!'' He called when he walked out. McGee hurried after him.
''Have to say, Tony. This doesn't look like the rooms I have seen when I watched crime movies'' Olivia commented.
''When was the last time you have seen a movie, before you came to live with Gibbs?'' Tony asked.
That made Ziva look away from the window. Olivia lived with Gibbs?
''I don't know. I have been in the the movie theaters a couple of times to warm up'' Olivia said. ''But I think I was too tired to really watch the movie''
''Tonight, We are going to catch up with a movie marathon. Gibbs can work on his boat'' Tony grinned.
Ziva frowned, but hers and the other two's attention was back to the other room when the door flew open.
…
Gibbs opened the door a little more forcefully then necessary, but the little jump from Senior made it worth it.
''Agent Gibbs'' Senior said. ''Can't say it's nice to you again''
''Sit'' Gibbs ordered pointed at the chair.
''I see where your subordinates have their behavior'' Senior said, but he obeyed.
Gibbs went to sit across from him, laying the laptop he had brought with him on the table. Meanwhile McGee, who did what was ordered, leaned back against the wall, next to the door. He was here simply for when things got out of hand.
''I'm not wasting much time with you, Mr. DiNozzo. This is simply for my paperwork'' Gibbs informed.
''Can I know why I'm here?'' Senior asked. ''My lawyer is going to be here any minute''
''You have been arrested for assaulting a federal agent'' Gibbs stated.
A barked laugh came out of Senior's mouth. ''By the federal agent, I assume you mean my son?'' Gibbs surprised himself by how he could control himself at the last two words. ''That's bullshit! He was the one that started hitting me!'' Senior yelled.
''Not according a witness. It was you who threw the first punch'' Gibbs said. ''But that's not the only thing why you are here''
''Then why am I here?'' Senior demanded to know.
''During our investigation, relating the fight. We had to do background checks. It seemed that we have found some interesting evidence'' Gibbs said. ''Special Agent DiNozzo was forced to tell us some things involving his childhood''
''What lies has Junior told you, now?''
''It seems that you couldn't keep your hands to yourself', even when he was a kid' Gibbs stated.
''What are you implying, Agent Gibbs?'' Senior narrowed his eyes.
''I mean that we are arresting you for assaulting a federal agent and for Child abuse and abuse of your deceased wife Rose Adelaide Cornwell! And while we're at it why don't we throw in threating of your several members of your employees''
''Did Junior tell you that I hit him?'' Senior asked, ignoring the rest. ''I'm sure you well aware that the boy has quite a imagination'' Senior dismissed.
How...? ''Are you saying that what Tony has told us are all lies?'' Gibbs asked him, slight disbelieve showing.
''I'm saying that Junior most of the things he says he exaggerates, to make a good story'' Senior said. ''I would never purposely hurt my wife!''
Gibbs did everything he could to not shoot from his chair and attack the other man. He took a deep breath. ''Were you aware of the fact that you missed a couple of security tapes, back in 1979? Mr. DiNozzo?''
Insecurity flashed on the other mans face. ''What are you talking about?''
''It seems that Miss. Cornwell got her hands on your security tapes, in exchange for sum of money of 3000 dollars. I gotta say that I would have liked her. She was very smart'' Gibbs said. While he opened the laptop. ''It seems that Miss Cornwell knew that your behavior would be taped and knew you threatened the family of your guard, like you threatened the families of your cook, butler and personal physician'' He stated.
''I have no idea where you're talking about'' Senior barked. ''Where is my lawyer?''
Ignoring the question, Gibbs asked. ''Are you still denying your behavior?'' Silence. ''Let's see if this refreshes your memory''
Gibbs clicked play and the same scene he had seen the night before came on. He rotated the laptop so that Senior could watch.
Seniors face was impassive while he watched the scene. He knew he was screwed. At first he thought that Gibbs was bluffing, but seeing this, he knew there was no way out. And somehow he didn't care anymore.
Gibbs heart almost stopped when Senior began to smirk, while watching the footage. Eventually after a couple of minutes the footage was gone, but the smirk wasn't. Senior looked up at Gibbs.
''Junior deserved every minute he spend behind those doors'' Senior said. Gibbs eyes turned haunted. ''He deserved every hit and bruise he got. Every single bloody line on his back!''
In only one millisecond the chair Senior had been sitting on, had fallen and Senior had gained an extra hit in his black eye. But Gibbs could contain himself and stood back up.
Senior looked at McGee, who hadn't moved an inch. ''Aren't you going to report him?''
McGee frowned at him. ''Report him for what? Did he do something?'' He asked Senior.
Gibbs smirked, turned to the mirror and shrugged. ''This agency is corrupt!'' Senior shouted.
McGee come forward and hauled him up to his feet. ''You are now officially arrested for, assaulting a federal agent, Child abuse, abuse of Rose Adelaide Cornwell and for threatening personnel. You have the right to remain silence...'' He trailed off when he dragged a cursing Senior out of the room.
As they walked through the corridor a man with graying short hair, black glasses and a leather suitcase came walking towards them.
''Decker!'' Senior barked. ''Where the hell have you been?''
''Sorry, sir. I... got held up'' He stammered. He looked at McGee. ''Thomas Decker. I'm Mr. DiNozzo's lawyer''
''I'm afraid you are too late. We already have an confession and enough evidence'' McGee explained.
Mr. Decker glared at him. ''You are supposed to wait''
''We just talked to him'' McGee shrugged. ''He was the one that yelled that his son deserved to be beaten''
''They are corrupt! Agent Gibbs hit me in the face!'' Senior protested.
''We'll see what the camera footage thinks about that'' McGee said, knowing full well he didn't see a red light coming from the camera in the room. ''Are you coming with me or are you gonna stay here?'' He asked Mr. Decker as he continued dragging Senior.
''He's coming with me!'' Senior snapped and decker hurried after him.
The door of the observation room opened and Tony looked after the three person's walking down the hall. ''He's gone, Tony'' Gibbs said. Tony turned to him and found Gibbs leaned against the door frame from the interrogation room. ''Ziva, I want a report finished on my desk''
''Yes, Gibbs'' She said, then glanced at Tony.
Gibbs caught on and said, ''Tony wasn't on this case, he was simply a victim, so no paperwork for him.
She nodded and walked away. Gibbs turned to Tony. ''What?'' Tony asked. Without saying anything Gibbs pushed Tony back into the room. ''What are you doing?''
''Jacket off and shirt up'' He ordered.
Tony raised his eyebrows. ''Boss, I don't think I'm you type''
Gibbs rolled his eyes. ''Now DiNozzo!''
Tony frowned and looked at the person behind Gibbs. ''He wants to see your back'' Olivia said.
''Why would he—'' He trailed off as the realization hit him. ''Close the door'' He said to Olivia who did what she was told. Gibbs just kept looking at him seriously and Tony sighed. He took off his suit jacket then opened his dress shirt. Taking it off he turned around and waited.
Gibbs watched, he didn't know what to expect. He hadn't seen scars before. Not that he was looking for them, but still. As Tony turned he came a little closer. He looked at his SFA's back. If you didn't know what you were looking for you wouldn't find them, but they were there. Vague, horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines all over each other. They were slightly lighter then Tony's skin color.
''They're much less visible then the last time I saw them'' Olivia pointed out.
Tony turned again. ''Happy now?'' He asked Gibbs, but he just shook his head. ''Gibbs, they're there. They always will be, but I got used to them. I can't to much more then that. You will always discover something more about my childhood that you won't like'' He grabbed his dress shirt again and got dressed again.
Gibbs sighed and nodded. ''Yeah yeah. I just... like you said, don't like it''
''And like you said, it's over'' Tony retorted, he put on his jacket again and closed the button. ''We put it behind us and move on''
''We're going home'' Gibbs said.
''I have to talk to Jenny first'' Tony told him. ''I have a favor to ask her''
Gibbs frowned. ''What kind?''
Tony grinned. ''I thought you would appreciate some good coffee in the building, so I wanted to ask her for a favor and let Olivia work down in the cafeteria. That way you don't have to find a Starbucks or go to that diner of yours to get good coffee''
Gibbs looked over to Olivia. ''You up for that?'' He asked.
''I'm willing to try and like Tony said, you guys are only four floors above me'' Olivia said.
''Sounds good'' Gibbs nodded. ''You go do that DiNozzo, while I finish off paperwork''
''On it, boss'' Tony grinned and passed them going to Jenny's office.
Gibbs turned to Olivia. ''What?'' She asked as she got a look from him.
''What do you know about what's going on between Ziva and DiNozzo?'' He asked bluntly.
''Just that Tony has to talk to her and we will see what will happen'' Olivia told him.
''She likes him doesn't she?'' Gibbs sighed.
''You knew?'' Olivia asked.
''Not hard too see'' Gibbs said. ''What about Tony?''
''He has to be blind not to see she's beautiful, but he doesn't like her or anything. He was just stupid enough not to see through the flirty behavior'' She chuckled.
''Yeah he can be stupid something'' Gibbs also chuckled.
''you think this is going to be a problem?'' Olivia asked.
''All depends on how Ziva reacts'' Gibbs stated. ''Come on. Have report to write. Then we go home and have the rest of the day worry free''
He went to go to the bullpen, but was stopped when she spoke again. ''I like the sound of the word, home'' He turned to her and saw the small smile. ''It's been a while since I had one''
He smiled in return. ''It's been while since my house was one'' He walked up to her and gave her a kiss on her forehead. ''Welcome to stay as long as you want''
''Careful, maybe I don't want to leave'' She warned.
He smirked. ''Fine by me too'' He said then walked away, leaving Olivia standing in the room in surprise.
…
Tony knocked on the door of Jenny's office and waited for the... ''Come in!'' He opened the door and walked into the room.
''Agent DiNozzo'' Jenny looked up in surprise. ''I didn't expect to see you here''
''Won't be here long. I go home when I'm done'' He said, then went to sit down in front of her desk.
''Do I have to suspend Gibbs?'' She asked with a chuckled but serious.
''No, he surprisingly was very calm while interviewing Senior''
''I guess the case is closed then?''
''Yes it is. And it's all in the past''
She nodded. ''What can I do for you, Agent DiNozzo''
''I have a favor to ask you'' He said seriously.
''A favor'' She raised her eyebrows. ''Didn't think I owed you one''
''Didn't know your memory was that bad, Director'' Tony narrowed his eyes at her.
''Careful'' She said, with a warning tone.
''I was almost killed three times. In three months that Gibbs was away. I took the blame, when people you worked with were to blame. I was a puppet in that time'' Tony continued intertwining his fingers and slowly turned his his chair from left to right and back. ''The only reason I aren't now is because you know you and I both can't hold it a secret from him'' He said. ''I think you owe me at least one thing''
Jenny glared at him. ''Sometimes he really is Gibbs' clone'' She thought. ''What is it that you want?'' She asked irritated.
''Does the cafeteria still need a extra pair of hands?''
She raised her eyebrows in surprise. ''Is Gibbs still grumpy?''
''Haven't noticed much, cause at his house people know how to make his coffee'' Tony retorted.
''To answer your question, yes. They still are. Maybe too even'' Jenny said.
''I have someone who needs a job and can make Gibbs coffee and any other kind'' Tony said.
''Who?''
''Olivia Surray''
''How come I know that name?'' Jenny asked.
''She was the witness in the case and the reason why I filed charges now'' Tony said. ''She's my best friend and needs a job''
''How does she know how to make Gibbs's coffee?''
''Trust me if you live with him for just a couple of days, you learn'' Tony stated with a smirk.
She frowned at that information, but decided not to get into that further. ''I will need to have some kind of background of her. But I will see what I can do''
''Not good enough'' Tony shook his head. ''I want her to have this job. It's not that hard''
Jenny narrowed her eyes. ''Didn't know that you were the one that told me what was and what wasn't good enough''
''I can easily take back my blame, Director'' Tony said. ''I have enough evidence to show that other people were after the mistakes made in the undercover ops''
''I'm starting to regret offering you the position in Rota except from just transferring you to it'' She said.
''Just another mistake you made'' Tony stated. ''And somehow I don't think Gibbs will accept that. And I don't think you can miss both me and Gibbs. You said it yourself the statistic don lie''
''Get out of my office, Agent DiNozzo!'' Jenny snapped.
''You will give her the job?'' Tony asked, already knowing the answer and stood up.
''She can start next Monday 7:30 am'' Jenny said.
''Always good to talk to you, Jenny'' Tony said, then walked out of the office again.
…
Tony took in the sight under him as he looked down at the bullpen. He leaned over the railing of the balcony. Ziva and McGee were doing paper work. Olivia was asleep on his desk and the thing that made him smirk was Gibbs, leaning back in his chair, feet on his desk and Mason sprawled out on his desk, while Gibbs hold him. It was funny and touching to see Gibbs like this. It gave a example of how he was with Baby Kelly.
That moment Gibbs looked up and looked at Tony. He only smiled and Tony made his way down. He walked into the bullpen and went to Gibbs. ''You can't do this too much, you know. People will start thinking you actually have a heart in there somewhere and that you aren't such a big bastard''
''Will never happen, DiNozzo'' Gibbs said. ''What did Jenny say?''
''That Olivia has to be here next Monday on 7:30 am. So that means you get your first coffee of the office then'' He grinned.
''That easy?'' Gibbs looked at him.
''Yup'' Tony shrugged. ''You finished your paperwork?''
''Yeah. Was waiting for you'' Gibbs said.
''I have my own car!'' Tony argued.
''Yeah and you have driven it too much with a concussion. And don't say you don't have an headache'' Gibbs glared at him.
''Dammit!'' How does Gibbs do that. Tony thought he had hidden it so well.
''Does Olivia know how to drive?'' Gibbs asked.
''Yeah, Nick taught her''
''I thought the last time she saw him what when she was fifteen''
''Yeah well... Everything to get out of the house'' Tony shrugged. Gibbs nodded in understanding.
''Let her drive you home, I wait until McGee and Ziva are finished''
''Okay'' Tony agreed, grabbed Mason from Gibbs chest and walked to his own, to collect his stuff and Olivia.
Together they went to the elevator and Tony felt eyes on his. He glanced back and saw Ziva looking at him, from the corner of her eye. He knew that he had to talk to her, tell her that this wasn't going to happen... but right now he just wanted to go home and not think about any other complicated thing.
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