The idea of dating was still an alien concept to Tony. With the exception of the Jeanne fiasco. He had not dated since he was just out of college. It was funny to him. When he was in high school and college he was a player who considered three dates a long term relationship but after he met Kate. He did not want anyone else and he was sure that Kate wouldn't want him to love again. Now he had approval from her and more importantly Holly. He just had to talk to Noah about dating Ziva and then he would be free to dive in. Since Holly knew and he would be going on his third date that night. It seemed like the perfect time to sit his son down and discuss his new relationship with him. It was Friday afternoon and Holly was off with Julie McGee shopping for the newest McGee. Due to arrive in the fall.

"Hey Noah, can I come in?" Tony asked from the doorway to his son's room.

"Yeah sure" Noah replied.

"We need to talk." Tony said sitting down on the bed.

"Is this about the frog? Because you said that the best way to impress a girl is to act interested in what she's interested in and Gloria Ross is a vegetarian and animal lover. So when I found out the biology class was dissecting frogs I..." Noah rambled.

"OK you are grounded the rest of the weekend and you are paying for the frog but that is not what I wanted to talk about." Tony replied.

"So you didn't know and I just confessed to you?" Noah asked.

"Yes you did." Tony replied.

"Great" Noah sighed.

"Can I tell you my thing now?" Tony asked.

"Go ahead" Noah replied.

"I have a date tonight." Tony replied.

"A what?" Noah asked.

"A date" Tony replied.

"Like with a girl?" Noah asked.

"Yes, more specifically Miss. David." Tony replied.

"My English teacher?!" Noah snapped.

"Yes" Tony replied.

"How could you do this? Have you forgotten about mom?!" Noah snapped.

"I could never forget about you mom, Noah but I have been alone for so long." Tony explained.

"Alone?! You have us! You always told us that we were all you needed!" Noah yelled.

"I know but Noah I..." Tony started.

"No! Leave me alone! I will only talk to you if you cancel the date!" Noah interrupted.

Tony felt as though he had been punched in the stomach. He had been sure that Noah would be thrilled that he was dating again. Especially since he was dating Ziva. Miss. David had been Noah's favorite teacher in a long time. Instead he was furious with him and wanted him to call off the date. He didn't want to cancel on Ziva but if Noah wasn't happy. He couldn't justify dating anybody. After all it was more important that his kids be happy than for him to be happy. He went into the kitchen, looked at his watch, grabbed a beer, and walked out to the living room. He was sitting with his feet propped up on the coffee table when he heard his phone ring. It was Gibbs calling.

"Hello?"

"Do you still want me to come by and check on the twins around nine?"

"No"

"You think you'll be home by then?"

"I am not going. I was just about to call and cancel the date."

"Why? Is everything OK? Are you sick? Is your knee bothering you?"

"I am fine. The problem is with Noah."

"Shit he's not in the hospital again is he?"

"He's fine but he wants me to cancel the date."

"You can't do that."

"But Noah really doesn't want me to date. He is so upset."

"You can't let that kid call the shots."

"I know but this is such a small thing."

"No it's not! This is a huge thing and besides if you let him decide this. Next thing you know he is going to be ruling the house."

"I guess you're right but what am I supposed to tell Noah?"

"Tell him that you are going out with Ziva whether he likes it or not."

"What if he hates me?"

"He will get over it."

"I hated all the woman my dad dated."

"Your dad is an idiot and the woman he dates are cheap floozies."

"You never liked the girls that Jackson dated after your mom died."

"Yes and I feel terrible about that every day. He was deeply in love with a local girl when I was around Noah's age and he gave her up for me. He never found another woman. He died alone and depressed because of me."

Tony knew that Gibbs was right. He couldn't let Noah call the shots and he couldn't just sit around waiting. If he did Ziva was sure to find somebody else. She was beautiful, smart, funny, and vibrant. It wouldn't be long before another man swooped in and scooped her up. Still he felt guilty for moving so fast. Maybe if he had told Noah sooner, things would have gone better. He was just getting ready to leave when Holly jumped out of McGee's car and came running up the driveway.

"Are you leaving?" Holly asked brushing past him.

"Yes but I could have said hi to Probie." Tony replied.

"He has to get home." Holly replied.

"Is everything OK? Delilah isn't having trouble is she?" Tony asked.

"Delilah is fine but something happened with Chris and a frog." Holly replied.

"You don't say." Tony commented.

"Did they call NCIS or something?" Holly asked.

"No your brother had the same issue." Tony replied.

"It wasn't because of Gloria Ross? Was it?" Holly asked.

"It was" Tony replied.

"Oh no" Holly replied.

"Why?" Tony asked.

"Gloria Ross may be a vegan and president of the Qautico Youth Animal Society but she has no respect for boys." Holly explained.

"Shit" Tony whispered.

"Poor Noah but don't worry about him. I can talk to him while you are gone." Holly replied.

"Noah is pretty upset right now. I will talk to him tomorrow morning. Please don't say anything about Gloria right now." Tony instructed.

"If he doesn't know why is he upset?" Holly asked.

"He doesn't want me to date." Tony replied.

A/N: Don't worry Tony goes through with the date in the next chapter and Ziva helps with Gloria. New chapter will be up soon. Please review and thanks for reading.