December 18th: Piece of Joy - 100 words - Character finds an object that brings them a memory of joy.
Fandom: NCIS
Warnings: Another cheating prompt, instead of 100 its 184. Sorry.
Disclaimer: I don't own NCIS.
Rule 9
The boxes were heavy and the dust clouded his vision. He hated this; he missed his old life terribly, but as he looked at his daughter playing quietly with a stuffed bunny, he knew he made the right choice.
He pulled the last box from his closet, dust temporarily blinding him. As he opened it, memories washed over him. Right on top was a picture Abby had taken of the team for the last time.
The next made tears well up in his eyes and a smile appeared on his face. Gibbs had given him the silver knife for his birthday. It was the last gift his boss had given him before he left. His smile grew as fingers glided over the shiny metal.
"Abba..." Tali toddled over, bunny forgotten and gazed at her father's hand.
"Hey bambina...you okay?" Tony stashed the knife in his pocket. Rule 9 and all.
"Bedtime." Tony picked up his daughter, making her squeal when he tossed her in the air.
His life may be totally different, but he would always have the wonderful memories to keep him going.