Tony dropped Kami off at daycare before going upstairs to work. She had taken to daycare a lot better, having Tori Palmer by her side made things easier. The girls had become extremely close. Tony had decided to drop by and say hi to his old team before going on to work. He saw McGee at his old desk and noticed he wasn't acting like himself.
"What's wrong Probie?" Tony asked sincere.
"It's Delilah. She called a few minutes ago. Her water broke. Tony I'm scared! I don't know if I'm ready to be a father yet." McGee rambled.
"Probie!" Tony yelled. "Calm down! If I can be a dad, and let's be honest, could you really see me as a dad at first?"
McGee thought for a moment. "Actually no. But Kate changed you."
"Not only Kate, but Kami. The first time I held that little girl in my arms and looked into those sweet green eyes, I felt like my whole life began. I was excited to have that experience again with our son…" Tony stopped before the sob in his throat escaped. He cleared his throat before he continued. He desperately missed Kate, and he missed the son he always wanted that was ripped away from him.
"All I'm saying is you may think you're not ready now, but once you hold that baby in your arms and realize they needs you, your perspective will change. Your ready McFather." Tony patted McGee on the shoulder.
"Ready for what DiNozzo?" Gibbs asked walking in with his morning cup of coffee.
"Actually boss, um…well…Delilah's water…just broke." McGee stammered.
"Then why are you still here Tim? Go!" Gibbs barked.
"Uh yes boss." McGee said as he grabbed his jacket.
Gibbs grabbed McGee by the shoulders halfway scaring the daylights out of McGee.
"If you need anything let us know! We will be up at the hospital in just a little bit." Gibbs said causing McGee to grin. "Oh, and one more thing, I wouldn't tell Abby unless you want her in the labor and delivery unit. We don't need a birth and a death all in the same day." Gibbs winked.
Abby could get under Delilah's skin quick, and being in pain would only worsen things. McGee smiled and rushed out the door.
"How long will it be before he moves on from the team, Gibbs?" Tony asked.
"I'm hoping he's not like you DiNozzo. Though I don't blame you and Kate for moving on." Gibbs said.
Tony nodded his head and looked down. They had their reasons for leaving, starting a family was just one.
"Well I better get to work, if she has the baby will I see you up at the hospital tonight?" Tony asked.
"More than likely." Gibbs smirked. "You know I have been thinking of throwing some steaks on the grill lately. You and Kami should come over sometime."
"That would be great!" Tony smiled. He then proceeded to go to his division.
Tony was really getting the hang of his new position. He often missed the action and getting out investigating crime scenes. But being a single father, he knew this was for the best. He would do anything for his baby girl. His day went by slowly with every few minutes checking his phone to see if McGee had called or text. He hadn't been this anxious about news since the day Kate went into labor with their son and he waited to see if one or both had lived. When by 5pm still no message, he went and got Kami from daycare and started home. He stopped off and got pizza, per request of Kami. The two sat down to watch Snow White when Tony's phone went off. He looked with excitement when he saw it was McGee.
"McGee! Do we have a baby yet?" Tony asked with a huge grin on his face.
"We sure do! A little girl! 8 pounds 5 ounces." McGee cheerfully said.
Tony couldn't see McGee's face but knew he was beaming on the other side of the phone.
"We can't wait to meet her! Congratulations McDad!" Tony smiled. He hung up the phone and told Kami the great news.
"Miss Kami, it looks like you have a new friend! Aunt Delilah and Uncle Timmy just had a baby." Tony grinned.
Kami's emerald eyes lit up with excitement. She threw her slice of pizza down on her plate and jumped up in her daddy's lap, causing a groan from Tony, and wrapped her little arms around his neck.
"Baby! When we go see?" Kami questioned.
"Well we can go in a couple of days and see the new baby." Tony explained.
"No! Now!" Kami demanded grabbing Tony's hand and dragging him to the door.
"OK baby girl hold on let me get the car keys!" Tony laughed. If Kami was anything like Kate, it was she knew what she wanted and how to demand it. He grabbed his keys and wallet and out the door they went.
It was hard for Tony to walk into the hospital's labor and delivery unit as it brought back memories of the day he lost Kate and their son. The only thing that pushed away his tears and thoughts away was Kami dragging him wanting to go meet the McGee's baby. When they stopped at the nurse's station, Kami was bouncing up and down with excitement.
"Can I help you?" the young nurse turned.
"Yes, I'm here looking for the McGee's, Delilah and Tim." Tony said flashing one of his thousand watt smiles.
The nurse blushed at the DiNozzo charm and smiled.
"She's in room 375. I can walk you down there if you'd like?" The nurse asked.
"Sure that would be great!" Tony smiled.
"Daddy, where's the baby?" Kami asked pulling at Tony's pants leg.
The nurse's grin faded to a soft smile. She stepped out from behind the nurse's station and looked down at Kami. "Who do we have here?"
Tony squatted down to Kami's level.
"Kam can you tell the pretty lady what your name is and how old you are?" Tony said pointing at the nurse.
"Kami." She said trying to play bashful. "I'm this many!" she held up 3 little fingers.
"Wow you're a big girl!" The nurse said. "Well let's go meet that McGee baby, shall we?!"
"Yay!" Kami squealed.
Kami took her daddy's hand and skipped down the hallway following close behind the nurse.
"Here we are!" the nurse said as she knocked on the door. A faint voice could be heard saying 'come in.' The nurse opened the door and allowed Tony and Kami to go in.
They were met by the sweet side of Delilah holding a little baby wrapped in pink blanket, Tim sitting up in the bed with her.
"Hey McParents!" Tony smiled.
"Baby!" Kami said as she broke away from Tony's grip.
"Kami come over here and sit down on the couch and we will take a look at the baby together." Tony said. Kami pouted but did as she was told.
"How are you feeling Delilah?" Tony asked.
"Sore but so thankful to have our little bundle of joy!" Delilah smiled down at her baby girl. "Would you like to hold her?"
"Of course!" Tony smiled.
McGee took the baby and handed her to Tony.
"Well hello there!" Tony grinned as the little girl was placed in his arms. "Have you guys picked out a name?"
Delilah and Tim smiled at each other before she let Tim announce the name.
"Riley Erin McGee." McGee smiled. A new glow on the probies face.
"A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl." Tony grinned.
"Let me see!" Kami squealed.
Tony sat down on the couch with Baby Riley so that Kami could see her. She was fascinated by Riley wanting to touch her tiny fingers and toes.
"You're a sweet little girl. Can I get a smile? Can you smile for Uncle Tony?" Tony talked to Riley.
Baby Riley opened her eyes slowly.
"That a girl! Let me see those pretty little eyes." Tony said and then made a goofy face. That generate a smile from the newborn.
"What a pretty little smile you got there, Miss Riley!" Tony smiled.
Kami didn't like her daddy holding anyone besides her. She sat at the other end of the couch and tears were rolling down her little cheeks.
"Kam come here I got an idea." Tony said. Kami wiped at her little eyes and came closer to her daddy. "McGee, can you put Kami in my lap? Kami how would you like to hold the baby?"
Kami nodded excitedly.
Tony moved Riley out of the way and McGee sat Kami in her daddy's lap.
"Ok Kam, hold your arms out." Tony said as he placed Riley in her tiny little arms being sure to hold Riley as well.
Kami thought she was a big girl and got the experience of getting to hold baby Riley. Kami cooed and talked to baby Riley. The thought went through Tony's mind of how good of a big sister Kami would have been to her baby brother.
"My what a big girl you are!" Gibbs said as he walked in.
"Papa Gibbs!" Kami squealed.
Abby, Ziva, and Jimmy were right in behind Gibbs, all coming in to say congrats to the McGee's. McGee helped Kami out of Tony's lap, she went straight for her Papa Gibbs. Tony handed Riley off to a very eager Abby who was more than willing to hold the baby. Jimmy went over and was chatting with McGee. Tony stood up against the wall, trying to hold it together.
"You looked good holding a baby." Ziva's voice broke through his thoughts.
"Just have practice I guess." Tony looked down at his feet.
"I don't want to come across as too forward, but how about we go to dinner so I can finally get to know the famous Tony DiNozzo everyone talks about. Gibbs especially." Ziva said.
Tony gave her a perplexed look.
"Gibbs talks about me?" Tony asked.
"All the time. Says you were the best agent he ever worked with. I'd like to see why." Ziva flirted.
"Are you asking me out on a date Miss David?" Tony questioned.
"I suppose." Ziva smirked.
"Ok…" Tony's mind was racing. "When do you want to go have dinner?"
"How about now?" Ziva bluntly said.
"Now, as in right now." Tony furrowed his eyebrows.
"Yes." She let out a little chuckle.
"But I have Kami with me. I guess she could go home with Gibbs." Tony smirked.
He never thought he would jump back into the dating game so quick after Kate's death. But maybe he was a little lonely and needed to get back out there again.
"Give me a few moments." Tony said as he slipped across the room to talk to Gibbs.
"Hey Gibbs, is it alright if Kami goes home with you?" Tony asked.
"Of course! But where are you going?" Gibbs narrowed his eyes.
"Ziva has invited me to dinner." Tony smirked.
Gibbs rolled his eyes. "Ok, just make sure she doesn't have any paperclips on her."
"Paperclips?" Tony asked.
"Don't ask. You kids have fun. I know myself and Miss Kami will!" Gibbs smirked.
"Thanks Gibbs!" Tony smiled. He then made his way over to Ziva and they were off for their first date.