The meeting with Emily's kids went reasonably well. He watched a movie with Emily and Carly and played a game of HORSE with Carly. Dylan never came out of his room the rest of the time he was there but Tony had expected that. Gibbs had told him that at least one of the kids wouldn't like him. He had quietly mentioned to Emily that Dylan had told him to watch his back and she had promised to talk to him. With any luck baby-sitting would go well tomorrow. Especially since he had to bring baby Jack with him.

"How did it go?" Gibbs asked.

"Pretty well I guess." Tony replied.

"You don't sound convinced. What happened?" Gibbs asked.

"Carly likes me but Dylan can't stand me." Tony replied.

"Just give him time and don't let him give you any crap." Gibbs explained.

"I know." Tony replied.

"So why are you talking to me?" Gibbs asked.

"Jeez I thought I could talk to you about my day." Tony scoffed.

"You can but I've been your Boss for thirteen years. I can tell when you are upset." Gibbs replied.

"First Tim now Dylan. Who's next? I can't take everybody hating me." Tony replied.

"I don't know what's up with Tim. Leon is going to talk to him though." Gibbs replied.

"Why aren't you talking to McGee?" Tony asked.

"I told him to treat you with respect and he accused me of favoritism." Gibbs replied.

"You don't favor me." Tony replied.

"I know." Gibbs replied.

"What about Dylan?" Tony asked.

"Like I said give him time and make sure he knows that you are in charge." Gibbs replied.


McGee slammed the door of the directors office. He couldn't believe that Gibbs had actually arranged for him to talk with Vance. He was glad that he would be leaving that team soon. He couldn't stand being around Gibbs and his favoritism anymore.

"You want to see me director?" McGee asked.

"I do and please don't slam the door." Vance replied.

"Sorry" McGee replied.

"I understand you have accused your Boss of favoritism." Vance replied.

"Yes sir." McGee replied.

"Well before I am forced to demerit one of our best agents and am forced to split up one of the best teams. Let's talk you and me." Vance replied.

"Uh OK." McGee replied.

"Gibbs told me that you wished to have more time off in the wake of Parsa's attack and Delilah's injuries. I am sorry if it seemed like I was forcing you back. If you felt you needed more time. All you had to do was ask. I just assumed that because you had been cleared by doctor Cranston and were in such extreme circumstance that you would like to get back as soon as possible. If you need more time I can put you on caregiver leave." Vance offered.

"It's not that. It's not even that I am that mad at Gibbs. I am just so sick of Tony! He is such a chauvinistic waste of skin! I cannot work with him anymore!" McGee yelled.

"Agent McGee you need to calm down." Vance warned.

"Has Tony brain washed you too?!" McGee demanded.

"No but I am not going to sit here and get screamed at by an agent about another agent over a little fight. If there is something else bothering you just let me know and I can help you." Vance replied.

"Just take me off of his team!" McGee yelled.

"If you are acting like this you have no business being in the field." Vance replied.

"Are you firing me?" McGee questioned.

"No I am transferring you to cyber until whatever this is passes." Vance replied.

"Why cyber?" McGee asked.

"First of all you get along great with everybody down there. Secondly I think you we put you back int the field a little too soon. I am making an appointment for you with Dr. Cranston and you will be keeping it. If you need to reschedule you come to me. I will drag you there if need be." Vance explained.

"Sir I have a follow-up with her in a couple of weeks." McGee argued.

"No McGee this is not about Delilah unless you take this last chance to tell me that you are still bothered and I can see if I can solve it myself or if I need to get you more help." Vance explained.

"It's not about Delilah! Now why the hell do I need to go to therapy!" McGee demanded.

"This is an appointment for you and agent DiNozzo. See if she can figure out what the hell is going on!" Vance yelled out of frustration.


Breena was staying late at work to help her father with his taxes. Leaving Jimmy home alone to deal with the Tony situation. Tony had already called him several times since the night he introduced them to Jack. If he didn't do something soon. He would end up destroying their friendship. He went into Breena and his bedroom and carefully walked into the closet. He pushed aside his clothes, knelt down and picked up the box. He set it down on the bed, gently removed the lid, and looked down into the box. Inside were letters, photo's and various mementos. All meant for Tony when he finally met his son.


After dinner Gibbs remembered that he needed coffee for the next morning. Tony was having trouble getting Jack to sleep and figured it couldn't hurt to try the going for a drive trick. He loaded Jack into his carrier, grabbed the diaper bag, and followed Gibbs out of the house. He was glad to be with one of the few people. Who actually didn't mind a screaming baby in their car. Because Jack decided that it would be fun to scream his head off the whole way to the store.

"Boss?" Tony asked as they entered the store.

"What is it Tony?" Gibbs asked.

"I need a of couple things for Jack. Can you meet me in the baby aisle?" Tony questioned.

"Sure" Gibbs replied.


Gibbs selected his favorite coffee, the proper filters, and some creamer and sugar for Tony. Personally he hated that stuff but it's how Tony liked it and he was his guest. He made detour to the magazine rack to grab the latest woodworking magazine. Before meeting up with Tony in the baby aisle. He turned down the aisle and found Tony lying face down in the middle. A store employee was holding baby Jack in his arms.

"What happened?!" Gibbs demanded.

"I don't know. I heard a crash and when I checked he was just lying here." The employee replied.

Gibbs ran over and rolled his son on to his back. Cradling his head in his arms. Tony's head rolled to the left and he let out a small moan before finally coming to.

"Who did this to you son?" Gibbs asked,

"CI Ray." Tony replied weakly.


A/N Why did Jimmy send Ziva the letters? Why did CI Ray just randomly attack Tony? New chapter should be up Wednesday. Please review and thanks for reading.