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This is ''Who's That Girl?'' Sequel. It's multi-chapter and you need to read the Prequel to understand this story.

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"Secrets & Family"

Chapter 1.

In the Squadroom, Ziva and McGee were astonished. Tony had gone out without asking permission and Gibbs had run after him without saying anything.
It was just too weird! And worrying too!

"Did you understand anything just now, McGee?" Ziva asked.

"No," answered Tim, still looking at the elevator.

The waterfront out of NCIS Building.

"Tony, call him," Gibbs said thoughtfully, sitting on the bench next to him.

"I can't," sighed Tony.

"Why?"

"It's been a long time since I've talked to him."

"Why?" repeated Gibbs.

"It's complicated, Boss," said Tony sotto voce.

"Tony, how many years have passed since you talked to your father?" asked Gibbs.

"About five and a half," sighed Tony.

"What happened the last time?"

Tony took a deep breath. ''I'd gone to Southampton for the funeral of the mother of an old friend and I'd decided to pretend that everything was good with my father. I behaved very politely to him, even if I just wanted to ignore him. So after the funeral party, I couldn't refuse to go home with him when he invited me."

"And?"

"And after about half an hour of 'normal' conversation, he...'' Tony sadly chuckled as he shook his head. ''He asked me when I'd find a real job."

"What?" asked Gibbs surprised and vexed.

"To him, only the jobs that let you make lots of money, are real jobs," Tony sadly smiled.

"What did you tell him?"

"Oh, I told him that our job helps people and the world to be a better and safer place, but he said that the only thing that can do that is money. He said I was a day-dreamer and..." Tony swallowed hard to push back tears. "He told me I've always been a day-dreamer since I was a child, when I thought that he'd married my mom for love. My father said that he'd married her for money and to earn an important position in high society. He... he said, 'You've always thought you are the fruit of a love story', but that wasn't true," sniffed Tony. "He then went on, 'You were an accident on my way to success and the certainty to be linked to your mother's very rich family for the rest of my life'," Tony finished, with tears in his eyes.

Gibbs didn't say anything. How was it possible? How could a man can consider his son an accident? He had lost his daughter Kelly and he still hurt from it years later. Anthony DiNozzo Sr., was a cruel monster. He'd handle him and protect Tony.
Nobody can hurt one of my people and get off scott-free!

"If you'll order me to call him, I'll do it boss, but..." said Tony sincerely, looking up at Gibbs who was already standing.

"No Tony. If we'll neeed to talk with your father, I'll do it," said Gibbs. Tony nodded and his boss added, "Call your girlfriend."

"Oh yeah! And what am I gonna to tell her? 'Hi Alice, I have really good news: my father is a suspect in a NCIS investigation'! It'd be a great start of a relationship, right?" Tony bursted out as he stared at his boss. He saw Gibbs raising his eyebrow as a very small smile appeared on his face and it took him just that to calm him down. "We just got together again a few hours ago, Giss. I can't call her now... maybe later, when I'll know something more about this mess, but not now," Tony shook his head.

"Maybe you're right," Gibbs smiled gently then said, "Go home, Tony."

"No Boss. I'm an agent. I'll go back to the office with you," Tony as he stood up as well, but he didn't move. Tony looked out at the water in front of them.

"Tony," Gibbs called him softly making him turn. "You're not alone. We're here with you. I'M here with you and for you," whispered Gibbs, reaching out and squeezing Tony's shoulder.

"I know," Tony sighed as he nodded and slightly smiled.

"Let's get back to work," smiled Gibbs, but then he stopped and said softly, "Dry your eyes."

Tony dried his eyes with his hands and followed his boss, but before entering the building he paused and said "Thank you."

He felt sure and safe with his 'family' at his back and Sandy in his heart. Now he could face his past and his father.

TBC

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